I'm so sorry I'm not replying to comments my husband has taken me out for date night. I will answer them tomorrow. I have not forgotten about you. 😉 xxx
can you help me about eczema, ive suffered since i was a baby it has got alot better over the years but even with creams from doctors i still have dry flakey skin on my forehead, eyes and around my mouth and nose creases, and when i wear foundation you can see it even more, ive tried many different foundation and creams but i cant seem to find anything that works for me and i love wearing make up but i havent wore any for nearl a year and i just dont feel happy about going out on dates with my boyfriend i just feel like people are staring at me and pointing out how bad my skin is
Hi, Nic! Hope you had fun on your date :) just a quick question. Sometimes, when I apply peachy concealer over the green-blue area under my eyes, it makes the undertones standout! :( In the inner corner it looks great, but at the outer edge of the under eye, you can clearly see some small veins trying to pop up, or the underneath colour :( and building up the coverage does not seem to help. I use a NW25 in studio finish and for reference I m a C5 in Face&Body. Although I love the coverage of this concealer, in those areas it does not seem to help. Thanks a lot for taking the time to see our questions and hopefully you will reply to most of them :)
This video is great! Not only are you breaking down a difficult concept and actually teaching your audience something useful, but you are imparting a lot of wisdom. I think it's easy for people watching make up tutorials and seeing edited pictures to think that the person who is wearing the makeup has flawless skin, but sometimes it is just filters, lighting and editing. Thank you for making it really apparant (mostly to younger viewers) that we all have imperfections and that's ok. Thank you for this video x
I think it's so important that our viewers see really woman not trying to hide anything when they watch sam and I. It annoys me so much when people fake it as its not fair on the people that then go out and buy that product and waste money on something they think are going to make miracles happen. Thanks for your comment it means a lot xx
pixiwoo oh my god. So on point. That's why you guys are my all time fave. Greetings from Indonesia. Please come here and do a make up session. I'll be glad to help and arrange. There are so many new "Instagramers/TH-camrs" instant make up artist who only understand one way of doing make up (which is on their own face) and doesn't do justice to us, viewers. Thanks for bringing back the basic knowledge and to accept our flaws!
I love how honest you are about what you can and cannot change with makeup. It's fantastic! You give us the truth about what we'll be able to conceal, and I wish more people did that.
Nic, I really loved your frankness and down-to-earth perspective. I had a lot of acne growing up and I overwashed it because I believed the break outs were because of that.... and it always made it worse. I learned the hard way that beauty comes from the inside: drink more water, lower the sugar intake, wear spf... and such. Lots of tutorials online claim to solve all skin problems, but in the end that kind of makeup looks just awful and cakey when you see it up close... texture man! Again, thank you for giving an honest, simple and true information. Greetings from Ecuador.
I love how real and honest you were about things like creasing, texture, and sunken in eyes. Many gurus/companies make it seem like you can do crazy things with certain products but you keep it real with us and explain what is possible and what is not.
Also really loved how you mentioned how acne is not associated with bad hygiene. It seems a lot of people at school label those with acne as dirty and unclean and this really brings awareness to the real reason! X
This is the most well explained, thorough tutorial I've ever seen on colour correcting! I suffer with redness on my cheeks and have always struggled to disguise the colour with make-up, learning what products are complimentary for my skin tone from this video has really given me the confidence to try new products. I can't thank you enough for this insightful video Nic! xxx
As a super pale girl with rosacea, I've always preferred green primer to yellow. I have a tendency to look very jaundice when someone puts a yellow primer on me, whereas green evens out my complexion perfectly without making my cheeks appear a different shade/undertone than the rest of my skin. Just some suggestions for pale girls!
ElinaMih123 That's why I said it's a suggestion for pale girls, not for everyone. I just thought she should have noted that yellow doesn't necessarily work for everyone.
Theresa , go to Estee Lauder counter . They will put this plastic "thingy" on your face . It them says if u r warm or cool . Just crack on your trying out a foundation xx
Theresa Blueberry If you are not sure if you have more pink or yellow, in your skin, most likely you have both! Which means that you are neutral and can play up which ever you prefer. I do, so let me know if you want any suggestions :)
Can I say from a girl who has suffered from acne since a teenager THANK YOU! I loved that you mentioned there is nothing wrong with a person with acne and it's not because of cleanliness. So many times people have said to me "don't you wash your face" and they don't understand that I've done everything in my power(even gone to the dermatologist) but my body is the way that it is.
Finally someone with my skin tone and who doesn't end up 4 shades darker by the end I've seen so many of these where it's a case of yay she's my skin tone but then the dreaded words of "but at the moment I have a tan every where else so I need it to match that" ugh. So glad I fount this thank you :) and subscribed.
Thank you for that rant early on, and telling the stuff that makeup cannot cover. I spent all the time getting annoyed that I've bought the wrong makeup cos it doesn't cover this or that. I'm so grateful that you've said all those things, it's put my mind at ease now.
I've been watching you guys and other youtubers/makeup artists for years. I knew most of your tips on color correcting and concealing from all the videos I've watched throughout the years, but have NEVER seen a video of so in-depth content. This is great for beginners and preventing many mistakes. You explain everything in a very simple way. Love love love. Hope you make more videos like these, Nic. Thanks for being so patient in explaining everything, and most of all, in reassuring us of what will and can't change with makeup. Sometimes we forget that imperfections can't always be covered up, and we shouldn't give a damn about it. Skin is skin, and no one's is perfect. Have a great weekend!
Thank you for being so realistic about the limitations of make up! I think it is so important for individuals to understand that your face is your face and make up is there to enhance, not change (such as texture, or actual features).
Thanks for saying, that people shouldn't stare at other people who suffer from acne. I suffer from acne for many years now and I hate it, when people who have no idea about it say it's because of my foundation or think that I don't cleanse. I cleanse more and look after my skin like crazy, more than people without acne would ever do. So thank you so much for clearing that up, because we really SUFFER of acne and it so difficult for many of us to even leave the house without a full coverage. And staring at someone makes us feel even more uncomfortable. Thanks again and lovely video like always !!!! :)
wow this is exactly what I was looking for, spot concealer, I've tried so many and nothing has worked. Thank you for the video. Which other spot concealer would you recommend?
Thank you for doing these more honest videos, the one about contouring too, there is so much pressure to be this prescribed 'perfect' and it's impossible but we seem to be obsessed with tiny details, you could spend half your day every day trying to make yourself look 'perfect' what kind of life is that, we are more than what we look like.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video, it is incredibly helpful and what I like best is how HONEST you are about what can and cannot be covered....I don't think anyone else has ever been so upfront about that so I thank you so very much - we all needed to hear that xx You look stunning as always Nic
One of the best vids on makeup Ive seen lately!! Love all your vids but the fact that you explain the "whys" behind each decision is the best ... love the care both of you put on your vids!!!
I'm so glad you mentioned how hormones can have an impact on acne- I had always thought it was my fault I was getting spots because people (not everyone) often jump to conclusions like you said. Blaming somebody is the worst thing to do- as if we don't feel self-conscious enough already! I just wanted to ask which out of powder/cream/liquid foundations you think are best for covering scars and spots? Thanks Nic :) xx
The best advice my mom ever give me about makeup and coloring was to do it all in steps at a makeup counter. Try foundations one by one. After each foundation, walk around the mall if you're there, go outside and let it oxidize more or hit the sun and look in all types of lighting. Same with other foundations and concealers! I'm 20 and it's taken me 4 years to find my perfect foundation color and formula, and the same with concealers (for different purposes). Patience is a key with this and I get the exact look how I want it! Great advice from you and added with my mother's I can do almost anything I want with my face plying with coverage and coloring! Thank you! Love you!
So glad you mentioned acne. So sick of hearing people wax on about diet, clarisonics and the "dangers" of oral antibiotics. I may not know what it is like to have acne but always assumed it was hormonal or genetic and that if you have it, you have it and it is no fault of your own.
thank you for pointing out that acne is hormonal and not 'catchy' people are so ignorant on the subject so they'll tell you 'uuuhm just eat healthy'... wow it hurts! I LOVED this video! this is why I love working as a makeupartist! to help others and the work behind being an MUA! it's so technical! IN LOVE!! yes yes yes!
Nic, this was such a great video. Explaining the color wheel is difficult for anyone who doesn't have an understanding of color theory, as colors in the face don't translate exactly to colors on the color wheel. Loved everything. Bravo!
One thing that I feel is really important when color correcting is to keep in mind, and take a good look at, your body's color as a whole. Some people have a ton of reddness all over their body, so to nuetralize all the redness on the face could make their face look alien to their body. It is really is tricky. Just because the face is warm or cool, doesn't always mean that the body is as well. And it's way easier to adjust the undertone of the face with makeup then the entire body. :) Good job Nic, great video as always.. 👍
radxlikexme I agree with the redness... I'm such a "red" person that I need pinky foundations because I feel like if you can't see my redness at all then that's not a realistic portrayal of my skin lol. I may look a bit whiter than normal in my profile picture but I'm pretty sure I was wearing a BB or foundation with SPF and it's a flash photo so I kind of... illuminate white lol. My skin does the same thing if I go out in sunlight it seems to reflect like a mirror... unless I stay out for like 5mins then I start burning pretty much lol
I love this video! Not just for the explanation of the color correcting but also for the education of acne issues and how we as a society should approach it.
I don't know what part of the world you're in but I saw yesterday at the drug stores more of the brands like maybelline for example, have been coming out with more color correcting products. I know they sell green and yellow in a lipstick packaging and they've had those for years, my mom used to use them when I was younger. Hope I helped. x
Loved this video so much! For someone who cant afford makeup lessons right now, it really sheds light on so many things i had doubts on. Thank you so much!
what's the best way to cover flakiness? I think you 'covered' all my other problemo's in the video! especially the lines & wrinkles, never knew what to about that.
Flakiness can not be beaten with just moisturiser and liquid foundation you need to exfoliate not to often but maybe once a week. Use a light exfoliater nothing to abrasive. Don't expect results after one use but bare with it and hopefully it will help you. Still moisturise as normal. X
I suffer with flakiness and theres no getting rid of it, I get it around my nose and my forehead, what I do when I'm applying foundation is that after I moisturise I use the Maybeline baby skin primer which is a clear primer and it just settles the flakey skin and doesn't exaggerate it :) the only thing that's working so far :)
I gave this vid a thumb up firstly because I think you're a great makeup artist, secondly, I think you're a beautiful human being, in and out! Love your advise!
This video has left me with so much confidence in my skin- it's clear I've spent too much time worrying about contamination and the creases under my eyes!:)
I have cystic acne and very dry skin, rather than the usual oily. My skin is also very sensitive and gets irritated quickly. Do you have any suggestions for foundation and concealer?
Creative Mismatch I have very very dry skin and I find MUFE Liquid Lift works great at cover my dry patches. Now I don't know about how it will react to your acne, but if you can I would definitely try a sample. Another great foundation for dry skin is Chantecaille Future Skin. It's sheer but buildable and comes in tons of colors.
Your skin sounds like it might be dehydrated, have you looked into different products/oils to fight that battle first? I know you know your skin best, but some people look over dehydrated skin as even being an option.
Thank you guys for replying. Are any of those products available in England? They're not ones I've heard of before. And no, I'm not dehydrated. My skin dries out very quickly on the surface of my body. I drink plenty of water.
the video is very informative! but it did not help whatsoever with my skin tone :( im not pale or pink i'm Caucasian with a bit of tan and with dark under eyes, not purple but almost a light brown, could u make this same video on a model with a darker skin tone that has dark circles?
if you have a darker skintone you could try a more orange or maybe almost "reddish" concealer for correcting your undereyes instead of pink or peachy shades. Kiko does a concealer that is orange, if you wanna see it in action Amelia Liana uses it im a get ready, she also has a darker skintone and quite dark undereyes.
THANK U FOR UR HONESTY!! YES, there often aren't simple answers, YES people sometimes have to accept their problems & they can't correct them with make up without there being another negative consequence. THANK U!! Finally someone goes in depth about the reality behind make up & skin!!
Love the honesty. I can barely watch other make up TH-camrs because they always make it sound so cookie cutter and perfet for everybody. You guys keep it real. Personally I am struggling with sharp scars on my nose and forehead (Colleague accidentally dropped a heavy iron bucket on my face a couple years ago, how lovely), and everything you said about texture is very true. You cannot hide them. But at least you can make other parts of your face stand out :)
Love when you guys do videos like this! I love watching tutorials but I never do them. This is really handy for those occasional flare-ups and skin issues! Thanks :)
This is a INCREDABLY helpful video, because most likely everyone has something on the skin they want to hide. I think that Mac conceal and correct would be perfect for me, because I have a lot of redness and also really annoyng dark circles. Thanks!
Most informative vid ive seen ..So refreshing to hear " it doesnt matter what you put on it aint gonna change things" Im all for trying to "improve" but love the fact youve pointed out if youve got a big bumpy blemish theres no concealer on the planet is going to make it look less like Everest :) x
So glad you explained the under eye. I can never find anything that works for mine so now I know I will never powder under them again. The creasing was driving me nuts. Thank you so much for that information.
Nic, what an wonderful idea for a video! You did a marvelous job. Really helpful video, and information you don't see over and over (well and accurately) on TH-cam. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for doing this video, it was a massive help for my red checks, I thought plaster the foundation on and it made me look older so this look is much fresher looking x
Lovely video! I found working on more mature skin that spot treating/ concealing is the best way to go! I feel like a lot of girls are mislead in the sense of them needing foundation all over the entire face. You can still get a full coverage look without it looking too heavy! Great video with great advice! Sending love from Utah! Xx, Kelsie
great video! I would love to see a version of this where you work on models with different types of skin coloring to see all these concepts in practice!
Thank you for the disclaimer about not being able to make a pimple look flat. I feel like so many people expect makeup artists to not only change their look but their texture. Like you said it's impossible. What's not impossible is getting into a good skincare regimen that can improve the skin overall. Great skin care is the KEY to good makeup. Great informational video!
Hi Nic, I'm halfway through a makeup course and find skin tones / colour correcting a bit mind boggling!! I guess it comes with experience also. I found this really useful and will be ordering a colour wheel now! Thanks for great videos as always x
Great video. I suffer from blemishes, they get worse during time of the month when my hormones are all over the place. I really look after my skin, unfortunately they are just there. I know how much of a confidence knock it has on people, but I think it's important to know that spots come and go, it's your inner beauty that matters most. I love your videos, really inspiring and I adore trying out your make up looks, so thank you!
Nic, this was a fantastic video. Really expert tips and information. I love how you were real with what makeup can and can't do, like hiding the texture of skin or concealer creasing with lines. I think a lot of people never mention the limitations of makeup when it's applied to real people.
That is one of the most helpful videos ever. Thank you so much! And also I'd like to say thank you for all your kind words said to people who have acne. I've had it, my skin had cleared up a lot, but this girl with a fear of people's opinion about her skin still somewhere inside. So Thank you.
I love this kind of videos. I'm a starting makeup artist and I feel that this helps a lot to grow and understand more about techniques and theories about makeup, aplication and colors. So BIG THUMBS UP for this video and hope to see more related to makeup education. XO
Thank you for being so respectful and understanding of other peoples situations and opinions, i realy enjoy your videos and i actually learn something from them.
Amazing video Nic!!! So much great information. That colour wheel is such a throwback to makeup school :) colour theory is so important to understand for the perfect base.
although you said it's complicated and more theory, i really do like the whole theory part about the different skin tones and the colour correcting. i think it's super interesting 👍🏻
Precious Nic, this is a fantastic video. Tu so much for making it. I love that u spoke truth but tried to also remain positive, informative, and encouraging. Very well done. Glad u had the color wheel as well. You look beautiful! Also, I always remind myself how very critical my food/beverage intake is to my skin and how brilliant proper skin "prep"/care is each day BEFORE I put anything at all onto my skin. Tu again for such a wonderful vid. Blessings! ~ Melody
Totally made sense! I wish I could explain this as well to my customers! Great video! Need start carrying a colour wheel in my brush belt again! They just become tattered after a while!
I'm so sorry I'm not replying to comments my husband has taken me out for date night. I will answer them tomorrow. I have not forgotten about you. 😉 xxx
Awwww! Have fun!!! XO
This video was very helpful! Thanks so much. I'm a big fan. :)
Thank you so much this has helped me a ton! Stay gorgeous, lucie xx
can you help me about eczema, ive suffered since i was a baby it has got alot better over the years but even with creams from doctors i still have dry flakey skin on my forehead, eyes and around my mouth and nose creases, and when i wear foundation you can see it even more, ive tried many different foundation and creams but i cant seem to find anything that works for me and i love wearing make up but i havent wore any for nearl a year and i just dont feel happy about going out on dates with my boyfriend i just feel like people are staring at me and pointing out how bad my skin is
Hi, Nic! Hope you had fun on your date :) just a quick question. Sometimes, when I apply peachy concealer over the green-blue area under my eyes, it makes the undertones standout! :( In the inner corner it looks great, but at the outer edge of the under eye, you can clearly see some small veins trying to pop up, or the underneath colour :( and building up the coverage does not seem to help. I use a NW25 in studio finish and for reference I m a C5 in Face&Body. Although I love the coverage of this concealer, in those areas it does not seem to help. Thanks a lot for taking the time to see our questions and hopefully you will reply to most of them :)
This video is great! Not only are you breaking down a difficult concept and actually teaching your audience something useful, but you are imparting a lot of wisdom. I think it's easy for people watching make up tutorials and seeing edited pictures to think that the person who is wearing the makeup has flawless skin, but sometimes it is just filters, lighting and editing. Thank you for making it really apparant (mostly to younger viewers) that we all have imperfections and that's ok. Thank you for this video x
I think it's so important that our viewers see really woman not trying to hide anything when they watch sam and I. It annoys me so much when people fake it as its not fair on the people that then go out and buy that product and waste money on something they think are going to make miracles happen. Thanks for your comment it means a lot xx
pixiwoo oh my god. So on point. That's why you guys are my all time fave. Greetings from Indonesia. Please come here and do a make up session. I'll be glad to help and arrange. There are so many new "Instagramers/TH-camrs" instant make up artist who only understand one way of doing make up (which is on their own face) and doesn't do justice to us, viewers. Thanks for bringing back the basic knowledge and to accept our flaws!
I've never seen a better or more honest skin tutorial, thank you so much.
+perpaderpa Thank you :)
this is the best video I've ever seen, serious makeup artists are so different than makeup "gurus."
Great Video Nic! Finally I understand how to use some different products properly! You guys should do an updated Back to Basics Series!
yes! I'd love that!
I love how honest you are about what you can and cannot change with makeup. It's fantastic! You give us the truth about what we'll be able to conceal, and I wish more people did that.
Nic, I really loved your frankness and down-to-earth perspective. I had a lot of acne growing up and I overwashed it because I believed the break outs were because of that.... and it always made it worse. I learned the hard way that beauty comes from the inside: drink more water, lower the sugar intake, wear spf... and such. Lots of tutorials online claim to solve all skin problems, but in the end that kind of makeup looks just awful and cakey when you see it up close... texture man! Again, thank you for giving an honest, simple and true information. Greetings from Ecuador.
I love how real and honest you were about things like creasing, texture, and sunken in eyes. Many gurus/companies make it seem like you can do crazy things with certain products but you keep it real with us and explain what is possible and what is not.
Also really loved how you mentioned how acne is not associated with bad hygiene. It seems a lot of people at school label those with acne as dirty and unclean and this really brings awareness to the real reason! X
This is the most well explained, thorough tutorial I've ever seen on colour correcting! I suffer with redness on my cheeks and have always struggled to disguise the colour with make-up, learning what products are complimentary for my skin tone from this video has really given me the confidence to try new products. I can't thank you enough for this insightful video Nic! xxx
As a super pale girl with rosacea, I've always preferred green primer to yellow. I have a tendency to look very jaundice when someone puts a yellow primer on me, whereas green evens out my complexion perfectly without making my cheeks appear a different shade/undertone than the rest of my skin. Just some suggestions for pale girls!
what green primer do you like?
thats because you are very pale. as she said, green can make skin look white, which is what you want if you are very very pale :)
Carissa Costello I like(d) the Makeup Forever HD Green Primer in 01. I haven't tried the new one, but I'm going to assume they are very similar!
ElinaMih123 That's why I said it's a suggestion for pale girls, not for everyone. I just thought she should have noted that yellow doesn't necessarily work for everyone.
Totally agree. Everybody needs to experiment and find perfect match :)
I love how you are so honest, other youtubers give you advice that never works
This is EXACTLY what I need, because I'm not sure if my skin undertone is more pink or more yellow :o Thank you
You really are everywhere :D
But I love your videos
Theresa , go to Estee Lauder counter . They will put this plastic "thingy" on your face . It them says if u r warm or cool . Just crack on your trying out a foundation xx
Theresa Blueberry If you are not sure if you have more pink or yellow, in your skin, most likely you have both! Which means that you are neutral and can play up which ever you prefer. I do, so let me know if you want any suggestions :)
Can I say from a girl who has suffered from acne since a teenager THANK YOU! I loved that you mentioned there is nothing wrong with a person with acne and it's not because of cleanliness. So many times people have said to me "don't you wash your face" and they don't understand that I've done everything in my power(even gone to the dermatologist) but my body is the way that it is.
Finally someone with my skin tone and who doesn't end up 4 shades darker by the end
I've seen so many of these where it's a case of yay she's my skin tone but then the dreaded words of "but at the moment I have a tan every where else so I need it to match that" ugh.
So glad I fount this thank you :) and subscribed.
THIS WAS THE BEST MAKEUP VIDEO IVE EVER WATCHED, Always wondered why all youtubers skin looks flawless in makeup tutorials!!
Thank you for that rant early on, and telling the stuff that makeup cannot cover. I spent all the time getting annoyed that I've bought the wrong makeup cos it doesn't cover this or that. I'm so grateful that you've said all those things, it's put my mind at ease now.
I'm about to do some bridal and bridesmaid makeup and this video came in handy !! Thank you
I've been watching you guys and other youtubers/makeup artists for years. I knew most of your tips on color correcting and concealing from all the videos I've watched throughout the years, but have NEVER seen a video of so in-depth content. This is great for beginners and preventing many mistakes. You explain everything in a very simple way. Love love love. Hope you make more videos like these, Nic. Thanks for being so patient in explaining everything, and most of all, in reassuring us of what will and can't change with makeup. Sometimes we forget that imperfections can't always be covered up, and we shouldn't give a damn about it. Skin is skin, and no one's is perfect. Have a great weekend!
Thank you for being so realistic about the limitations of make up! I think it is so important for individuals to understand that your face is your face and make up is there to enhance, not change (such as texture, or actual features).
Thanks for saying, that people shouldn't stare at other people who suffer from acne. I suffer from acne for many years now and I hate it, when people who have no idea about it say it's because of my foundation or think that I don't cleanse. I cleanse more and look after my skin like crazy, more than people without acne would ever do. So thank you so much for clearing that up, because we really SUFFER of acne and it so difficult for many of us to even leave the house without a full coverage. And staring at someone makes us feel even more uncomfortable.
Thanks again and lovely video like always !!!! :)
I'm trying to answer comment but some of them are set to private so It won't let me answer them. I'm not ignoring them. X
pixiwoo thanks for trying though xx
wow this is exactly what I was looking for, spot concealer, I've tried so many and nothing has worked. Thank you for the video. Which other spot concealer would you recommend?
Thank you for doing these more honest videos, the one about contouring too, there is so much pressure to be this prescribed 'perfect' and it's impossible but we seem to be obsessed with tiny details, you could spend half your day every day trying to make yourself look 'perfect' what kind of life is that, we are more than what we look like.
pixiwoo very interesting !
I love your honesty about around the lines around the eyes
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video, it is incredibly helpful and what I like best is how HONEST you are about what can and cannot be covered....I don't think anyone else has ever been so
upfront about that so I thank you so very much - we all needed to hear that xx You look stunning as always Nic
Wonderful and informative video! Thanks so much :)
Totally agree!! Darn those hormonal changes we have to go through...
One of the best vids on makeup Ive seen lately!! Love all your vids but the fact that you explain the "whys" behind each decision is the best ... love the care both of you put on your vids!!!
I'm so glad you mentioned how hormones can have an impact on acne- I had always thought it was my fault I was getting spots because people (not everyone) often jump to conclusions like you said. Blaming somebody is the worst thing to do- as if we don't feel self-conscious enough already! I just wanted to ask which out of powder/cream/liquid foundations you think are best for covering scars and spots? Thanks Nic :) xx
It depends on the blemish for a lot of them I think you need both powder and cream concealer to help it last all day. X
The best advice my mom ever give me about makeup and coloring was to do it all in steps at a makeup counter. Try foundations one by one. After each foundation, walk around the mall if you're there, go outside and let it oxidize more or hit the sun and look in all types of lighting. Same with other foundations and concealers! I'm 20 and it's taken me 4 years to find my perfect foundation color and formula, and the same with concealers (for different purposes). Patience is a key with this and I get the exact look how I want it!
Great advice from you and added with my mother's I can do almost anything I want with my face plying with coverage and coloring! Thank you! Love you!
So glad you mentioned acne. So sick of hearing people wax on about diet, clarisonics and the "dangers" of oral antibiotics. I may not know what it is like to have acne but always assumed it was hormonal or genetic and that if you have it, you have it and it is no fault of your own.
thank you for pointing out that acne is hormonal and not 'catchy' people are so ignorant on the subject so they'll tell you 'uuuhm just eat healthy'... wow it hurts! I LOVED this video! this is why I love working as a makeupartist! to help others and the work behind being an MUA! it's so technical! IN LOVE!! yes yes yes!
Thank you for discussing texture! It's hard to explain to clients that they won't look like a Vogue cover. :) Great video!
This is probably one of the most helpful videos on this topic that I've ever seen. Brilliant!
Nic, this was such a great video. Explaining the color wheel is difficult for anyone who doesn't have an understanding of color theory, as colors in the face don't translate exactly to colors on the color wheel. Loved everything. Bravo!
Thank you xx
I love how honest you are in all of your videos, thank you!!!🙏🏼
One thing that I feel is really important when color correcting is to keep in mind, and take a good look at, your body's color as a whole. Some people have a ton of reddness all over their body, so to nuetralize all the redness on the face could make their face look alien to their body. It is really is tricky. Just because the face is warm or cool, doesn't always mean that the body is as well. And it's way easier to adjust the undertone of the face with makeup then the entire body. :) Good job Nic, great video as always.. 👍
Totally agree xx
radxlikexme I agree with the redness... I'm such a "red" person that I need pinky foundations because I feel like if you can't see my redness at all then that's not a realistic portrayal of my skin lol. I may look a bit whiter than normal in my profile picture but I'm pretty sure I was wearing a BB or foundation with SPF and it's a flash photo so I kind of... illuminate white lol. My skin does the same thing if I go out in sunlight it seems to reflect like a mirror... unless I stay out for like 5mins then I start burning pretty much lol
You have taught me more than what I learnt during my beauty course! You explain it in a way for me to understand and not make it all complicated
Almost everything i know about make-up and skin i learned from you 😊just wanna say thank you 😘
Me too! They're the best makeup youtubers 😊
I love this video! Not just for the explanation of the color correcting but also for the education of acne issues and how we as a society should approach it.
Can you do a video on foundations that photograph well?
Super honest yet still kind, supportive, and interesting and helpful as always. You're a gem, thankyou xxx
Do you have any suggestions for younger girls who can't afford expensive concealers?
I don't know what part of the world you're in but I saw yesterday at the drug stores more of the brands like maybelline for example, have been coming out with more color correcting products. I know they sell green and yellow in a lipstick packaging and they've had those for years, my mom used to use them when I was younger. Hope I helped. x
The collection lasting perfection concealer is brilliant and has great coverage! Also very affordable :)
mabeline fit me concelor is the best. cover blue dark circles. check out the reviews on beautypedia.com
Rimmel Wake Me Up is great.
collection long lasting concealer or the bourjois healthy mix concealer are amazing!!!!!
This was so amazingly helpful! Especially the bit about texture. I have always found that so frustrating. Thank you, Nic!
Brilliant. Thank you.
I love how honest and sweet you are, thank you for the pro advice.
Yess! Exactly the video i needed! Thankyouuu! xx
I truly enjoy your passionate rambling. I think those are my favourite from you two.
Can you please do a video for darker skin? :)
I love how you mentioned the sunken in eyes! I am one of the unlucky that have this problem.
very informative, thanks a lot for ur time
Tahira Sheikh thanks.x
Loved this video so much! For someone who cant afford makeup lessons right now, it really sheds light on so many things i had doubts on. Thank you so much!
what's the best way to cover flakiness? I think you 'covered' all my other problemo's in the video! especially the lines & wrinkles, never knew what to about that.
Flakiness can not be beaten with just moisturiser and liquid foundation you need to exfoliate not to often but maybe once a week. Use a light exfoliater nothing to abrasive. Don't expect results after one use but bare with it and hopefully it will help you. Still moisturise as normal. X
I suffer with flakiness and theres no getting rid of it, I get it around my nose and my forehead, what I do when I'm applying foundation is that after I moisturise I use the Maybeline baby skin primer which is a clear primer and it just settles the flakey skin and doesn't exaggerate it :) the only thing that's working so far :)
Sorry that was can't not can. 🙈
Nicole Stewart Thanks I will give it a whirl!
pixiwoo Thankyou for the advice x
I gave this vid a thumb up firstly because I think you're a great makeup artist, secondly, I think you're a beautiful human being, in and out! Love your advise!
Love love love this. Thank you soooo much!!!
I love you Nic. You're always so relatable and kind xx
I have brown/darkness around my mouth what color do I put on top to correct??
It is depen what kind of brown it is, what undertone the brown has.
You can try a lavender tone to counteract the brown
A medium organge/peachy color
This video has left me with so much confidence in my skin- it's clear I've spent too much time worrying about contamination and the creases under my eyes!:)
I have cystic acne and very dry skin, rather than the usual oily. My skin is also very sensitive and gets irritated quickly. Do you have any suggestions for foundation and concealer?
I know you mention plenty in the video, but I mean specifically one that's better for very dry skin.
Creative Mismatch I have very very dry skin and I find MUFE Liquid Lift works great at cover my dry patches. Now I don't know about how it will react to your acne, but if you can I would definitely try a sample. Another great foundation for dry skin is Chantecaille Future Skin. It's sheer but buildable and comes in tons of colors.
Your skin sounds like it might be dehydrated, have you looked into different products/oils to fight that battle first? I know you know your skin best, but some people look over dehydrated skin as even being an option.
You're dehydrated. Drink more water
Thank you guys for replying. Are any of those products available in England? They're not ones I've heard of before. And no, I'm not dehydrated. My skin dries out very quickly on the surface of my body. I drink plenty of water.
Nic your honesty is so refreshing... I hate all the filters it's good to see how people skin actually is to relate to it... Your fab! X
the video is very informative! but it did not help whatsoever with my skin tone :( im not pale or pink i'm Caucasian with a bit of tan and with dark under eyes, not purple but almost a light brown, could u make this same video on a model with a darker skin tone that has dark circles?
if you have a darker skintone you could try a more orange or maybe almost "reddish" concealer for correcting your undereyes instead of pink or peachy shades. Kiko does a concealer that is orange, if you wanna see it in action Amelia Liana uses it im a get ready, she also has a darker skintone and quite dark undereyes.
Nadine Truttmann thank you :)
THANK U FOR UR HONESTY!! YES, there often aren't simple answers, YES people sometimes have to accept their problems & they can't correct them with make up without there being another negative consequence. THANK U!! Finally someone goes in depth about the reality behind make up & skin!!
Love the honesty. I can barely watch other make up TH-camrs because they always make it sound so cookie cutter and perfet for everybody. You guys keep it real.
Personally I am struggling with sharp scars on my nose and forehead (Colleague accidentally dropped a heavy iron bucket on my face a couple years ago, how lovely), and everything you said about texture is very true. You cannot hide them. But at least you can make other parts of your face stand out :)
You have NO idea how helpful this was!! I Have roseaca and struggle with evening my skin tone. Thank you so much for all the tips!!!
Love when you guys do videos like this! I love watching tutorials but I never do them. This is really handy for those occasional flare-ups and skin issues! Thanks :)
This is a INCREDABLY helpful video, because most likely everyone has something on the skin they want to hide. I think that Mac conceal and correct would be perfect for me, because I have a lot of redness and also really annoyng dark circles. Thanks!
I actually totally enjoyed this review. Your honesty was refreshing :)
Most informative vid ive seen ..So refreshing to hear " it doesnt matter what you put on it aint gonna change things" Im all for trying to "improve" but love the fact youve pointed out if youve got a big bumpy blemish theres no concealer on the planet is going to make it look less like Everest :) x
So glad you explained the under eye. I can never find anything that works for mine so now I know I will never powder under them again. The creasing was driving me nuts. Thank you so much for that information.
Nic, what an wonderful idea for a video! You did a marvelous job. Really helpful video, and information you don't see over and over (well and accurately) on TH-cam. Thanks so much!
I love your honesty, it's good to know what genuinely going to hide or help blemishes etc. thank you. :)
Nic! This video is exactly what is missing from your channel. Fantastic job, you explained it beautifully. x
Thank you so much for doing this video, it was a massive help for my red checks, I thought plaster the foundation on and it made me look older so this look is much fresher looking x
I just adore your videos, I loooove how you two instruct and show us how to apply makeup. You're amazing. Thank you.
You guys are always sooo sweet and chatty and give THE best advice and insight
Lovely video! I found working on more mature skin that spot treating/ concealing is the best way to go! I feel like a lot of girls are mislead in the sense of them needing foundation all over the entire face. You can still get a full coverage look without it looking too heavy! Great video with great advice! Sending love from Utah!
Xx, Kelsie
Great info, and the way you say "capillaries" is just the cutest thing!
This was so helpful! I think basic videos are so good because i know i forget the simple stuff!! You guys are amazing x
great video! I would love to see a version of this where you work on models with different types of skin coloring to see all these concepts in practice!
This was more than a video, it was a full lesson! I have mixed skin but same colors as yourself. Loved it! So informative! Thanks x
Thank you for the disclaimer about not being able to make a pimple look flat. I feel like so many people expect makeup artists to not only change their look but their texture. Like you said it's impossible. What's not impossible is getting into a good skincare regimen that can improve the skin overall. Great skin care is the KEY to good makeup. Great informational video!
Hi Nic, I'm halfway through a makeup course and find skin tones / colour correcting a bit mind boggling!! I guess it comes with experience also. I found this really useful and will be ordering a colour wheel now! Thanks for great videos as always x
This is my first comment ever, I just want to say that this has been one of the most useful videos ever. I love this type of video. Thanks Nic xx
VERY useful video thank you!! I've just looked up the color wheel and I'm glad I've been using the right colors
learnt some lifelong lessons from this, but I constantly wanted you to say just embrace your skin! X
This helped me dramatically, I had so many questions before and now they are answered, I feel more confident with my makeup now, thank you. X
Loved this video, Nic! Can you do an in depth cream highlighting and contouring video? I would love to see that!
Great video. I suffer from blemishes, they get worse during time of the month when my hormones are all over the place. I really look after my skin, unfortunately they are just there. I know how much of a confidence knock it has on people, but I think it's important to know that spots come and go, it's your inner beauty that matters most. I love your videos, really inspiring and I adore trying out your make up looks, so thank you!
You are so encouraging!!! This is such a helpful video and I absolutely love your positivity, and realism. Thank you!
Nic, this was a fantastic video. Really expert tips and information. I love how you were real with what makeup can and can't do, like hiding the texture of skin or concealer creasing with lines. I think a lot of people never mention the limitations of makeup when it's applied to real people.
Your wisdom is bang-on... You are brilliant. Well done!
Thank you so much for the in depth video Nic ! 😍
That is one of the most helpful videos ever. Thank you so much! And also I'd like to say thank you for all your kind words said to people who have acne. I've had it, my skin had cleared up a lot, but this girl with a fear of people's opinion about her skin still somewhere inside. So Thank you.
I love this kind of videos. I'm a starting makeup artist and I feel that this helps a lot to grow and understand more about techniques and theories about makeup, aplication and colors. So BIG THUMBS UP for this video and hope to see more related to makeup education. XO
Thank you for being so respectful and understanding of other peoples situations and opinions, i realy enjoy your videos and i actually learn something from them.
Amazing video Nic!!! So much great information. That colour wheel is such a throwback to makeup school :) colour theory is so important to understand for the perfect base.
You made complete sence! Thank you... don't feel frustrated you did an amazing job explaining things.... than again you are one of the PIXIWOO
although you said it's complicated and more theory, i really do like the whole theory part about the different skin tones and the colour correcting. i think it's super interesting 👍🏻
Precious Nic, this is a fantastic video. Tu so much for making it. I love that u spoke truth but tried to also remain positive, informative, and encouraging. Very well done. Glad u had the color wheel as well. You look beautiful! Also, I always remind myself how very critical my food/beverage intake is to my skin and how brilliant proper skin "prep"/care is each day BEFORE I put anything at all onto my skin. Tu again for such a wonderful vid. Blessings! ~ Melody
Totally made sense! I wish I could explain this as well to my customers! Great video! Need start carrying a colour wheel in my brush belt again! They just become tattered after a while!
I think it's so cool you did this! I love when you teach us new things, even the simplest things... You never know what you don't know😄👍❤️
amazing video (as always), amazing lighting, everything in this was absolutely perfect!