The Painting of the War (part1)

Happy Easter, everyone!!

I've had a lot of questions and comments regarding my performance make up. 
I thought I would help take some of the mystery out of how I do it. So, I am going to do this as a series of posts.

Being a self-confessed make-up whore, there is no single brand that I use on my skin.  Instead, there is a lot of mish-mash.  All depending on how my skin has reacted to things.  (I tend to have sensitive skin and I wear contacts, which, right there means that I have had to try different brands to make sure both my skin and my eyes agree with the kind of goop I am putting on them)

That out of the way, I figured I would start the series the same way that an artist would.   Afterall, they don't make works of art right from the middle.  They have to gather up the tools and prep the canvas first.  Cosmetic application is very much the same.  Your face is the canvas.

So, let's start with just tools:
Invest in Brushes, for everything!
Concealer
Foundation
Blush
Loose Powder
Eye shadow brushes of EVERY shape that is made, from angled to fan brushes.
Eyeliner
Eyebrow
Lip Brushes
Tweezers
Mirror(s) (Standard and Magnified)

Truthfully, you will want nice brushes, they don't have to be natural haired they can be synthetic.  In my opinion you would want good quality synthetics.  The kind that feel soft to the touch.

Once you have your army of brushes, the next thing you will truly want is a good soap to clean them with.  Even if you haven't spent a fortune on them, might as well take good care of your tools.
(I'll get a bit brand specific here-  I use Dr Bonner's Soap.  The Baby Formula for mine. )

Your next trusty tool is tape.... Yes, Tape.... Scotch Tape...   Be cautious if you have sensitivities to adhesives, since they are going on your face. You may have to do some experimenting here, but, once you find a tape that works for you, STICK WITH IT!!!  (pun intended)

Not that you have collected your tools.  The next thing you really want to look at is your workspace.
Personally, I find it a shame that Vanity Tables have gone the way of other antiques.  Because truthfully, you may find that your new tools and other items may crowd your bathroom, unless you are blessed with large counter space.
IF you happen to have the space for it, make yourself a vanity area, this will help you prepare yourself for the Painting of War.  If you are a bit tight on space, get a little creative and you can make one that is easy to set up and take down.
Lighting is very important for putting on the face.  Even if you are getting ready in the bathroom, you are going to want to take a trip to Home Depot and get yourself some true color light bulbs.


Okay, we are just about ready to get started with the prepping the canvas portion.  But, you should now have the most basic of all tools needed.