A radiant concealer paste, a 2-in-1 eyebrow pencil, the perfect velvet lipstick and 11 more favorites from the makeup artist Tima Leo's arsenal.
Tim Leo
Independent makeup artist
Corrective makeup base HD Green, Inglot
A primer is not always needed - if there is good care, this is enough for me. But if redness is noticeable on the skin, it is better to use a color correcting base. I love Inglot's green base - it overlaps the red.
If the skin is oily, I use silicone bases of any brand - they absorb the oily sheen, thereby prolonging the durability of the makeup. Silicones are harmless, and even vice versa - they create a protective "screen" on the skin from harmful environmental factors.
Foundation Luminous Silk, Giorgio Armani
Luminous Silk is loved by all makeup artists - a universal foundation suitable for all skin types. It is like a fluid: it creates a velvet coating that is invisible on the face (it contains elastic transparent Micro-fil spheres). At the same time, it evens out the tone well, masks imperfections.
Concealers:
Palette concealers Pro Conceal And Correct Palette, MAC
Concealers have two tasks: to hide imperfections in certain areas and to remove dark circles under the eyes. For local application, I use concealers from the MAC palette - they are dense and well mask redness and minor flaws.
Concealer against dark circles under the eyes Dark Circle Concealer, Kiko Milano
There should be a separate concealer for the area under the eyes that will not dry out the skin. It is dense but soft in texture. Very persistent - lasts from morning to evening.
Concealer-paste Erase Paste, Benefit
For a refreshing look, I use Erase Paste, a flexible and rather greasy concealer with reflective particles. Covers dark circles well and comes with a spatula.
Unfortunately, in Russia there are only two light shades, they are not suitable for dark skin.
Blot Powder Pressed, Medium, MAC
It copes with its tasks perfectly - absorbs oily shine and fixes the foundation. The Medium shade suits everyone, and the texture itself is light and translucent. It is convenient to carry the powder with you, the set includes a sponge.
Eyebrow Pencil 2 in 1 Pro Sculpting Brow, Make Up For Ever
For eyebrows I use flat beveled pencils. Pro Sculpting Brow has the perfect # 20 shade for blondes. It has a brush on the other side and a built-in highlighter applicator in the middle, giving a very delicate glow under the eyebrow.
Eyebrow gel Art-Visage
A budget transparent gel that does not leave white marks on the eyebrows, but fixes securely.
Sometimes, instead of a gel, I use a strong hold hairspray (in small "travel" formats). The main thing is that it is not wet: choose either fine spray or dry spray.
Blush cream AMC, shade 84, Inglot
Creamy blush with a cool pink hue - it refreshes even aging skin. Can be used as a lip tint.
Highlighter Cream Color Base, shades Luna and Pearl, MAC
I love the Luna shade because it is white, making it the perfect highlighter for fair-skinned girls. It is loved by photographers for the "correct" glow.
Pearl shade - golden, will accentuate tan.
Compact highlighter Glowing Skin, Promakeup laboratory
I duplicate the cream highlighters with dry ones. Available in four shades: white, pink, golden and beige (they can be combined into one palette). Fine grinding creates a uniform shine without glitter.
Eyeliner Aqua XL, Make Up For Ever
If I need a rich color, then I always work with pencils. Make Up For Ever has Aqua XL - pigmented and waterproof. Wash off with hydrophilic oil or two-phase make-up remover.
Shiseido cream eyeshadow
Pigmented, radiant and very long-lasting - does not roll or crumble all day. I love cream shadows for their plasticity - you can apply them with your fingers in a couple of seconds.
Lipstick Lip Color, Tom Ford
I was surprised by their velvety-powdery texture, which melts upon application - something I have never seen anywhere else. It contains exotic Muru-Muru oil from Brazil and chamomile flower oil.
The pigments are persistent, but after some time they become matte on the lips. To restore the creamy effect, I apply a balm on top of the lipstick.
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Interview and text: Olga Kulygina
