Makeup Lessons From Elena Krygina

We have already written about how she created looks for models for the fall-winter collection of the Viva Vox brand, and her favorite products in care and decorative cosmetics.

Elena Krygina, a video blogger with a million audience and one of the most famous makeup artists in Russia, advised us the best beauty products.

Elena Krygina

star makeup artist, blogger

I am constantly testing new cosmetics, so I rarely use the same product for more than 5 days. To leave the house, if we are not talking about an important event, you need a minimum of funds, my personal cosmetic bag looks very modest. When I get tired of trying new things, I come back to the following must-haves over and over again:

Concealer Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation

Foundation with dispenser, in a glass bottle. Most importantly, it has a balance: it sits right in the middle in the Bobbi Brown line, from the thickest sticks to the lightest balms.

You won't feel the cream on your face - very comfortable, but it gives good coverage. It keeps well and does not dry out the skin during the day. By the way, I even put it under my eyes - instead of concealer.

Tip: If you like to use both tone and concealer, it is better to choose products from the same brand. It often happens that two products are good on their own, but do not rhyme together, they leave a noticeable border, no matter how shaded.

Foundation Maybelline New York Affinitone

Ideal foundation - blends in with the skin (I apply with my fingers), dense enough to mask imperfections in a quality manner, shades well, inexpensive. I use shade # 3 - this is the "golden mean". Refreshes the complexion, not too dark, but not too light.

Billion D ollar Brows Brow Gel

American gel, which, unfortunately, is not very easy to buy in Russia. If I do a minimal make-up, I just comb my eyebrows with it. Works like mascara. The range of shades is small, but all are cool! Especially beautiful blond - take note.

I think that the gel could be a little cheaper, but in Russia there is a large margin associated with import regulations.

Concealer Smashbox Contour Kit

I do light corrections with this three-color palette. Of course, sometimes you can indulge in cream sticks, but I still go back to dry products - they do not mix with foundation, they are easier to shade, their shades are always colder.

Tip: Buy a normal brush for correction. The one that comes with the palette can be thrown away immediately - it is too soft.

Bobbi Brown Brownie Pink Nude Pencil

This versatile liner is always with me - I do not draw a clear outline, but gently blend it on the lips, without pressure. If you want to give your lips a slightly brighter shade, tint helps out - recently I have been using Becca Raspberry. I rarely use lipsticks, and if I get to them, I don't paint with a stick or a brush, but stuff with my fingers - then they work like tint.

Blush Benefit Dandelion

Blush completes my daily makeup. Recently I have been using dry Benefit. As in the case of the concealer, creamy textures are more suitable for professional makeup, and for ordinary girls I advise you to stick to dry blush. Benefit look very natural - apply to the apples of your cheeks with a fluffy brush, barely touching the skin.

Text: Nino Takaishvili

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