Readers Fall Makeup Q&A's with Makeup Artist Trecie

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Readers Fall Makeup Q&A's with Makeup Artist Trecie

This week Fab Life wanted the readers to share their personal Fall Makeup questions with us. The response was great and I was surprised to see some many similiar questions about skincare, eye shadow, and the natural look. We sent over the questions to Tennessee Local Makeup Artist, Trecie Tharpe who answered the questions!

I'm pretty sure there is a few things with the Q&A we can all learn about!

1. What are some ways to do eye make up for those of us with sensitive eyes, especially during Fall season?

Trecie: Eye product sensitivity comes from a few different sources. It can be a color or dye you are allergic to or the actual ingredients. Switching to minerals will decrease your chance of irritation. Normal color allergies include red, blue and purple dyes or pigments. If you can get samples of some minerals try them one at a time to see which react with your sensitive eyes. But to still be in trend for the fall season, opt for a natural, neutral eye and a bold berry toned lip. For extra drama, select a deep, dark berry tone suited for your complexion!

2. What are the colors for the Fall to wear?

Trecie: Fall is all about berries, plums, eggplants, purples and deep, rich tones. Golds and bronzes are still a staple in any fall makeup collection as well.

3. How to do the Smokey eye look?

Trecie: To start out apply a primer to your eye to prolong eyeshadow wear and pigmentation. Start by applying the darkest color at the lashline and diffusing the color to the crease. Next take a mocha toned brown and blend the color for a seamless and gradient effect. Highlight the brown area with a cream tone color and line the lower lashline with a kohl liner. Take the dark color and smudge the liner slightly. Apply an iridescent cream on the inner corner of the eye to open the eye up and you are complete.

4. What are the best types of makeup for coverage?

Trecie: Cream products give you the best coverage. However, airbrush is light weight and can cover blemishes as well. It all depends on the severity of your blemishes and your skin type and condition.

5. How to master the Natural makeup look, primarily for models that are going on castings or open calls but don’t’ want to go without ANY makeup on?

Trecie: Natural looks are all about emphasizing or faking flawless skin. To achieve a flawless face, start by properly cleansing, toning and moisturizing your skin. Next, apply your color corrector on problem areas (green for redness, salmon/orange for hyperpigmented blemishes). Apply your foundation of choice, making sure to buff the product onto your skin. Conceal under eyes with a concealer a shade lighter than your skintone, as well as on top of your lids to even out the complexion. Set with a translucent powder, apply mascara and lipgloss and you have the appearance of a flawless face.

6. What are the Fall colors for blush and how to choose the right blush based on your undertone?

Trecie:For fall since it is all about drama, the cheeks should remain a natural, soft tone. Soft pinks and peaches are the way to go! MAC’s Peach blush is a favorite of mine.


7. What makeup companies offer the best eye shadow’s for the Fall?

Trecie: I have fallen in love with NARS’ fall single eyeshadows in Daphne and Coconut Grove. These two eye shadows capture the essence of the fall trends.

8. How to choose the right lip colors for different skin tones?

Trecie: You have to know the undertones of your skin…cool toned colors typically look better on rosy and pink undertones and those with fair skin; however, a blue toned red looks AMAZING on darker skin as well. Peachy, golden skin looks better in warm toned colors.

9. What colors are best to use to make your eyes pop during the day

Trecie: Soft natural, neutral shades are amazing during the day. To amp them up, use shades that have a slight shimmer to them. Also to make eyes pop during the day, try blue or purple toned mascara. It gives you a nice pop while still remaining business friendly AS WELL AS day safe!

Thanks to everyone who participated and thanks to Makeup Artist Trecie for the great responses.

To keep you with Makeup Artist Trecie check out her website at makeupbytrecie.com