Makeup Basics For The Professional Woman

Ebony McGee • January 12, 2022

As a business woman, you want to show up to work every day with your best face forward! Make-up helps to accentuate your features and apply coverage to imperfections when needed. Your appearance speaks before you do in so many situations.  It should say what you want it to, especially in a professional environment.  Cosmetics can easily pull together a look and add not only confidence but a sense of sophistication and elegance. 


Why Good Make-up Is Challenging

Whether you are a teacher, pilot, lawyer, engineer, blogger, or fitness trainer you may struggle to establish makeup basics that support your features. There are so many different types of make-up and too many options often overwhelm people.

 In today’s world of bronzer, highlighter, and contouring there are many ways women go wrong. Instead of improving their look a woman may use contouring to create dark lines on her forehead which makes her look older and not put together at all. Failing to properly blend makeup has always been an issue for women.


Work is difficult enough, your makeup routine shouldn't be. With proper technique you can walk out the door with an effortless confident look. 



Makeup Basics for A Professional Woman 

You want to avoid heavy application of makeup because applying too much makeup can look “cakey." The less makeup you have to apply the better. Not only does it save you time and money but it improves your appearance with not much effort. Below is a simple routine that help get you started:


Primer

This concept is often overlooked. Even when applying light makeup you need to prepare the skin's surface. This will make sure your makeup lasts the whole work day. After washing and moisturizing your face in the morning apply a good primer to set your skin.


Foundation

Applying a subtle fountain or tinted moisturizer will give you light coverage for the day. It is important to blend your product into your neck down into your chest. Don’t forget to blend it into your ears as well.


Contouring & Highlighter

Again, you want to keep contouring light. Contour with a shade that is only a shade or two darker than your natural skin tone. You apply the darker shade to your hair-line, side of your nose, under your cheekbones, and under your jaw line.  With a blending sponge or brush be sure to blend the shadow in well. Finish your face make-up off with a gentle highlight on the ridge of your nose, top of your lip, and tops of your cheeks below the outside corner of your eyes. Blend with a soft brush if needed. 


Eyes

A professional eye look will include a natural eyeliner applique. Consider simply outlining your top lid only. Apply mascara on the top lashes only as well. This will promote a natural professional look. Use a neutral shade and do your best to avoid shimmer and glitter shadows. Going light on the brows is also important to not offset the whole look. Less is more and fill in with your brow with pencil.


Blush

If you want to apply blush at all you may consider a very light touch of blush to the sides of your cheeks. Your contouring should have created enough of a look that you do not need to apply heavy blush. 


Lips

Going with a bright color may compliment your light look and also communicate confidence. The only drawback is the possibility of getting lipstick on your teeth, lipstick bleeding onto your face, or having the time to reapply throughout the day. If you can avoid these situations then by all means, go with a confident building color. If you don’t have time for this then going with a subtle lip tint and gloss will complete your look nicely. 


You work hard and your look should showcase the effort you pour into yourself and your work. 


If you like help with your makeup please contact Ebony McGee.

Difference Between An Esthetician and Dermatologist

By Ebony McGee • January 12, 2022
An Esthetician and a Dermatologist both care for the health of your skin. Although their training and treatments differ, their goals are shared. You may find yourself experiencing skin issues that are commonly and easily treated by an esthetician. Therefore, a visit to a dermatologist may not be necessary. In some cases, you could develop a more serious skin problem that requires medical treatment. By knowing what each professional does will, it will give you a better idea of which expert to see in regard to your skin health. What Does an Esthetician Do? An esthetician is a trained professional who is licensed in their state to provide health and beauty treatment to the skin. This skincare professional participates in various apprenticeships and must maintain continuing education to uphold their license. An esthetician completes an average of a few hundred hours of coursework or up to 1,500 hours of training followed by additional training in a specialty if desired. One thing to know is that an esthetician does not diagnose, prescribe medication, or treat skin conditions as their work is strictly cosmetic. Estheticians are not doctors and have not gone to medical school. However, they are highly knowledgeable about the skin and skilled in various techniques that support the health and well-being of our biggest organ. Their main focus is usually improving the look and feel of the skin by using advanced technologies and corrective ingredients to get results. The profession has grown tremendously within the last few decades as the need for corrective more youthful treatments grow in demand. Each treatment requires a significant amount of training and some must be certified to perform certain services. Below are some common treatments often performed by estheticians: Waxing Chemical Peels Body Scrubs Hair Removal Make-up Application Aromatherapy Microdermabrasion Extractions Steaming Laser Therapy Tattoo Removal Tattoo Make-up What does a Dermatologist Do? A Dermatologist is a doctor who has gone to medical school and chooses to specialize in treating the skin primarily. A dermatologist is fully licensed in their state and has completed 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year internship, 3 years of residency and over 12,000 hours caring for patients. They are able to diagnose, prescribe medication, and treat over 3,000 skin conditions. Dermatologists can also become board-certified if they choose to take and pass an exam administered by The American Board of Dermatology or The American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology and become a Fellow of American Academy of Dermatology (FAD). There are additional areas of specialty a dermatologist may choose like Pediatric Dermatology, surgical dermatology known as Mohs surgeon, or a Dermatopathologist. These providers are skilled in treating skin common conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne, and scaring among many more. They help educate clients on their conditions and prescribe medications and treatment when necessary. Why is finding the right care so important? Your skin is a vital organ that encapsulates your body. It helps protect you from the elements like the heat and cold weather while serving as a barrier against harmful bacteria and viruses. It also represents a report as to what is going on inside your body such as stress, inflammation, or toxicity. Each of these professions mentioned above care for the skin in different ways. Some people understand that they desire to have a more youthful look and know seeing an esthetician would help them achieve their goals. Both of these professions often work alongside one another and a good provider will listen to you and help you create the healthy skin you hope for. If you have questions about your skincare routine please contact Ebony McGee .

What Is An Esthetician?

By Ebony McGee • January 12, 2022
The United States Board of Labor Statistics reports that the demand for estheticians will grow 17% from 2019 to 2029. Many of the “baby boomers” and older population are outnumbering the younger population, increasing the need for these professions due to the desire to look younger. Estheticians have the potential to not only help create healthy beautiful skin but are skilled at many other health benefiting services. What Is An Esthetician? An esthetician is a licensed professional who has completed 200-1,500 hours of schooling, participated in an apprenticeship, and taken and passed their state board through the Board of Cosmetology or Health Department. Their skills strictly pertain to cosmetic procedures of the skin and are not able to diagnose, prescribe medication, or treat skin conditions. Estheticians are knowledgeable in advanced technologies and corrective products to help the skin look and feel better. Some Estheticians are also trained in a variety of specialties. Individual treatments require a certain amount of time and experience to perform and others even require a certification to use certain products or machines. What Do Estheticians Do? Estheticians help enhance the skin by using certain products, treatments, or tools. Many treatments focus on the face but some estheticians include treatment of the skin throughout the body. During an appointment with this professional they will go over your skin’s health history, examine your skin closely, determine your skin-type, and make recommendations for services. They are also skilled in providing clients with proper skin care education such as customizing a skincare routine, proper ways to cleanse and exfoliate the skin, how to keep skin hydrated, as well as sun and heat protection techniques. Below are a list of common services estheticians practice while some require additional training and certifications. Pore Cleansing Skin Assessments Chemical Peels Extractions Waxing Exfoliating Body Scrubs Body Wraps Removing Hair Aromatherapy Techniques Microdermabrasion Laser Therapy Fat Loss Therapy Permanent Make-up Tattoo Removal How to Find The Right Esthetician For You? Estheticians work in numerous locations like salons, plastic surgery offices, Dermatology offices, spas, and med spas. To determine the right esthetician for your needs you need to do research and ask questions. F inding a good esthetician is not hard to do. Below are 3 ways you can find the right professional to brighten your skin and give you that glow you desire: Online research and examining the reviews of the salon or individual will give you a good starting place. People often speak up when something has either gone horribly wrong or they are happy with their results. Experience is key in this field. The more experience they have may help you feel more comfortable seeking treatment from them. Word of Mouth. A first hand experience of someone you know is also a great way to narrow your search. It’s important to still ask questions and make sure their forms of treatment align with your goals. Your skin is very important to your body. It not only protects your interior organs but signals when things might be wrong in your body. Estheticians are highly skilled professionals who take the health of your skin very seriously. They are able to identify things that you might miss. They know when to offer recommendations and when to refer you to a medical specialist. If you would like additional help with your skincare routine please contact Ebony McGee .
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