We are in wedding season and with how intimate wedding events are now, we are sure to see a lot of happy brides sharing in their joy and emotions – dancing and shedding tears.

I am happy to share expert tips on make-up products and methods to ensure your bridal makeup stays fresh and smudge proof through the tears, kissing and excessive smiling & dancing of the day. 

Make-up artists have been preaching skincare for a while now because it is the industry secret to long lasting make-up; even more important than the actual make-up application process. It is a widely know fact that, skin that has not been properly taken care of and prepped will not be able to hold make-up well. This is why I recommend you start with a good SKIN PREPARATION session prior to the big day. Why don’t  you have a consultation with your dermatologist? ( Did you know – We have an in house skin specialist? )  Depending on the condition of your skin, your dermatologist will know which cocktail of skincare you will need. From my point of view as a make-up artist, the most basic skin treatments to incorporate are hydrating facials and Vitamin C facials. That being said, let’s get right into skin prep. 

Continue reading HOW TO KEEP YOUR BRIDAL MAKEUP FRESH ALL DAY LONG – Tips for Make-up Artists and Brides.

Are you a freelance make-up artist who needs innovative ideas to keep business going? Yes, I know it has been especially difficult for us in the beauty industry. Usually as an artist your main and only source of income is your service – Active income. This shouldn’t be. Your active income is contingent on the amount of time you can physically and actively perform a service. Most artists feel stuck and trapped. What happens then, if you get pregnant or fall sick or a pandemic affects your business ( service) directly?

The good news is, there are still so many opportunities (new & old) available to you as freelance make-up artist. Did you know that since the lockdown rules were lifted, there has been a barrage of weddings, photoshoots and events that require our services? Maybe things are not the way you expected because fashion and beauty services may no longer be a priority to many of your usual customers but here’s how to maintain your relevance even in this pandemic. 

Continue reading A MUST READ – HOW TO ADJUST TO COVID-19 AS A MAKE UP ARTIST 

One industry that has greatly been directly affected  by the COVID-19 pandemic is the beauty industry. As we continue to practice the general safety measures put in place, one other measure that should definitely be employed is the use of clean / disinfected tools and accessories. At CVL Beauty, we encourage our clients to come in with a set of clean brushes or to purchase a new set from our brush and accessories line. 

Today, we will learn how to clean our makeup brushes by answering some frequently asked questions.

First of all let us have a look at the parts of your brush.

Continue reading HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BRUSHES & HOW OFTEN IT SHOULD BE CLEANED

Continue reading Skin Care & Lip Care