The perfect lip application lesson with Sue Mainstone.

In todays class we were taught how to make up the eyes and lips. Sue gave us a demo and then it was up to us to repeat this on our model. After setting up my station covering my model so not to cover her with makeup and then washing my hands, I then did a consultation with my model Annie. When this was complete I then proceeded with cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Then I applied a matte primer to Annie (my model) and after this I began with the application of the base. I then continued with contouring and when this was complete I began to apply makeup to the eyes and lips.

Health and Safety check:

1. Check that all bags and belongings have been stored away properly.
2. Make sure my client is sat comfortably and caped. 
3. Cover my work station with couch roll.
4. Make sure all of my brushes have been washed and sterilised with Isopropyl ready for application.
5. Complete a consultation form with my client and check for any Contra-indications. 
6. Wash hands with soap and water to prevent bacteria from being transferred to my clients face. 
7.  Decant products onto my Palette to prevent cross contamination. 

Lips.

Products list:

  

• Mac lip liner in rose.
• Translucent powder

• Mac lipstick in please me.

Tools and materials used:

• Lip liner brush
• Lip application slanted brush
• Tissue
• cotton buds
• Powder brush 
• Decanting sticks.
• pencil sharpener

Technique.

•  First of all I sharpened my lip pencil. This is good way to avoid cross contamination. I began lining Annie's lips with mac lip liner. Being careful not to go over her lip line. This did happen once or twice but I just carefully removed it with a cotton bud and re-applied.
• Once the lips are lined I began to fill them in with my lipstick. Decanting the colour on to my hand first to avoid cross contamination. 
• Once the colour has been filled in I then asked Annie to blot her lips with a tissue twice and then lightly dusted the lips with translucent powder. This will help the colour last longer. 

Outcome:

I really love this look on Annie. She had said that she doesn't wear a lot of pink as she thought it didn't suit her but how she was impressed with the lip colour. this was nice to hear as I thought the colour really suited her. Its definitely a 'practise makes perfect' technique as I find this very presise so a steady hand is a need.