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A few basic questions about lipstick...
Hi, I am wanting to learn a little about lipstick, and perhaps nail polish. I am interested in color coordinating with models' wardrobe. There could be times when I would be providing a dress or other wardrobe, and may want to also provide lipstick and/or nail polish to ensure color matches. I have very basic questions in mind... I checked out lipstick today in the make-up aisle of a retail store. The first things I noticed were terms like matte, satin, and gloss. I assume that matte would be the least light reflective, satin in the middle and gloss the most light reflective? Would that be correct? Are there other terms that refer to the degree of light that is reflected? I have heard the phrase "lip gloss" many times. Is there any difference between it and regular lipstick? Are there any products that come as a 'set' with same color lipstick and nail polish? I would also like to use something inexpensive as long as it looked good during a shoot, about 1.5 hours typically for me. Also would not want something that would be inconvenient for a model to apply or maintain while shooting. So yeah...I am totally clueless at the moment  Any pointers would be welcome... TIA Aug 20 17 07:11 pm Link Yes there are lipstick and nail polish sets. Yes you are correct about the finishes. Not sure what you consider cheap so that's hard to answer. Go to any cosmetic dept or store. If you are applying nail polish on set, allow plenty of time for it to dry -completely. Are you planning to apply it on your models then I suggest you practice, practice, practice. For lipsticks, you will need to buy disposable lip brushes or good brushes that you can clean with alcohol. Good luck Aug 21 17 10:41 am Link Please be aware of hygiene concerns any time that makeup is being shared. Colds, coughs and oral herpes are easy to contract through sharing anything that comes in contact with the mouth. If you are planning on having tubes of lip color that models share, you'll have to find ways to prevent contact with the lips, through use of washable brushes, etc. Also, keep in mind that not all colors look good with all skin tones. Pinks can make teeth appear yellow sometimes due to weird color contrasty effect, and that will add to something else that has to be fixed in post. I've also read posts from photographers complaining about models showing up to shoot with shimmery makeup or lip color, so apparently, shimmery colors really bother some people and they have perceived that shiny makeup ruins their photos. Makeup seems like a simple thing, but it isn't at all. Aug 21 17 02:54 pm Link Thanks Mary and Koryn for your replies and insights. I never thought that make-up was simple. On the contrary, I have been semi-amazed at what can be done with it and am aware that when done well, make-up can be both subtle and complex, like any art form. I would not be applying anything. No concerns about sharing or hygiene issues either. Both good points though. My idea is to match for a single outfit - single shoot only, and give the wardrobe and any accessories to my model after the shoot. I can't afford to hire pro models. So I though this might be a win-win as my TF model would at least receive something tangible in addition to any images. Interesting comments about color and degree of shimmery-ness. Perhaps I should ask about that in the photography forum. Aug 21 17 03:35 pm Link You are correct as far as finish descriptions. No, lipstick and gloss are not the same. Most glosses are sheerer than lipstick. These should be considered single use products for the model to use and keep due to hygiene concerns. For inexpensive lip products that look on lips as they do in the package, NYX cosmetics is a brand available in drugstores and Ulta stores and they offer a wide range of lipsticks and glosses in many finishes and average around $4-$6. Understanding color theory in relation to skin tone will be helpful in choosing lip colors for specific models. Aug 25 17 02:06 am Link roger alan wrote: This is My approach Roger. Aug 25 17 04:29 am Link thank you Danielle and FIFTYONE Aug 25 17 10:15 am Link Mary Durante Youtt wrote: Hypothetically, if doing a shoot with a change of wardrobe where one set used nail color and the other set without color... Aug 25 17 11:23 am Link roger alan wrote: look at self adhesive nail tips, they may work in Your scenario. Aug 25 17 12:34 pm Link roger alan wrote: YES ... VARIOUS BY DIFFERENT BRANDS BUT THEY WILL GENERALLY HAVE AN ADD THAT EXPLAINS IT roger alan wrote: TOTALLY. GLOSS CAN BE COLORED OR CLEAR, BUT IS ALWAYS GLOBBY 'WET LOOK' STUFF THAT YOU APPLY SEPARATELY. roger alan wrote: YES Sep 19 17 05:37 pm Link roger alan wrote: Roger you might want to consider lip pencil instead... Quality lip pencils are soft, go on smoothly and won't tug at the lips... They typically photograph extremely well since they are matte in surface luster... Ben Nye Lip Color Pencils work extremely well... Sep 19 17 07:31 pm Link |
