Top 100 Makeup Artist

Makeup Artist for Music Video in Manchester

As the first artist signed to Ed Sheeran’s record label, Gingerbread Man Records, Lawson has already proved popular, with his hit ‘I wasn’t expecting that’ reaching number six in the UK Singles Chart in 2015.

When asked to contribute her skillset to the video for the singer-songwriter’s new single, ‘The Answer’, Cydney jumped at the chance. She was responsible for the hair and makeup of the extras, who are featured bouncing on space hoppers in the upbeat music video.

The best lipstick shade, or lipstick and liner combo, can make or break a look.

The right lippy will take us from day to night, it can brighten our smile and is often the only makeup we need to face the outside world.

Yet choosing the right shade for your skin tone can be a minefield. Even nude lipsticks vary wildly in pigment, shade and tone and it can sometimes feel as confusing as trying to finding the perfect foundation match.

Styled Wedding Shoot - Makeup Artist

Makeup Artist Top Tips

Be on time, never be late for a shoot.

Be prepared, always ensure you have the right equipment and products.

Be flexible – shoots can change at the last minute and you must be able to work longer hours to get the job done or to change a look in a short space of time.

Be confident in your abilities on set – ask the Director or Photographer to stop if you feel you need to make any adjustments.

Communicate – you will be working as part of a team and it’s important to make a good impression and ensure you understand what is expected of you.

With the current focus being on cleaning and disinfecting, I wanted to draw a parallel with current society and an everyday product Zoflora which is a favourite of mine and I started to look at how I can take this everyday object to inspire a campaign reflective of the global pandemic.

You need to use products that give the illusion of clear, dewy and radiant skin. A good moisturising, long lasting primer is key.

The next essential step is having perfected your colour correction skills. You need to ensure any dark circles under the eye are disguised. The best way to hide dark circles under your eyes is first apply a pink concealer from the inner corner, under the eye and around staying close to the lash line. Then buff out and pat with a small, stiff brush or your fingers. The pink tones neutralise any blue tones that exist already.