The latest sensation taking over runways, TikTok, and summer makeup routines is "chrome eyes." This trend is characterized by its metallic, high-shine finish that mimics the reflective quality of chrome. Whether you're aiming for a subtle sheen or a bold, futuristic look, chrome eyes are the ultimate way to make a statement.

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Get the Look!

1. Prime Your Eyelids: Start with a good eyeshadow primer to ensure the chrome pigments adhere well and last longer. This step also prevents creasing.

2. Apply a Base Color: Choose a neutral or complementary base color to enhance the chrome effect. A matte shade can help the chrome pigment stand out more.

3. Use Chrome Pigments or Shadows: The key to this look is the metallic product. You can use cream eyeshadows, liquid shadows, or pressed pigments. Apply it with a flat brush or your finger for maximum impact.

4. Blend Carefully: While blending is crucial for most eye makeup looks, for chrome eyes, you want to blend the edges while keeping the center intense and reflective.

5. Add Dimension: For added depth, use a slightly darker shade in the crease or outer corner of the eye. This can help create a more dynamic look without taking away from the chrome effect.

6. Highlight the Inner Corners: A touch of lighter chrome or a highlighter in the inner corners of your eyes can make them pop even more.

7. Finish with Mascara or Lashes: Complete the look with volumizing mascara or false lashes to draw more attention to your dazzling eyelids.

Product Recommendations

• Danessa Myricks Twin Flames: These multi-chrome liquid eyeshadows shift colors and provide a stunning, reflective finish.

• Danessa Myricks Chrome Flakes: These lightweight, high-shine flakes can be applied for a bold, glittering effect.

• Danessa Myricks Colorfix Foils: These waterproof, long-lasting foils offer a metallic finish that stays put all day.

• Danessa Myricks Infinite Chrome Micropencils: Perfect for precise application, these pencils provide intense chrome color in a convenient format.

• Danessa Myricks Invisible Eye Base This colorless, lightweight primer extends the life of eyeshadow and makes colors more vibrant.

• Bdellium Brush 775 Duet Fiber Shader: This versatile brush is ideal for applying and blending chrome pigments for a seamless look.

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Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II
March 23rd-27th

Get a jump start on your makeup artistry certificate with our Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II course. This intensive class runs from March 23rd-27th, 2020 and covers the entirety of Basic Makeup I & II in just one week! If you’re traveling from out of town, or are restricted by other commitments, our consolidated course provides a great opportunity to start (and finish) your certification at an accelerated pace.

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What to Expect

On the first day of class, you’ll get your makeup artist kit, complete with all the makeup and tools you’ll need to complete the program and start your career! We’ll cover how and when to use everything in your kit, as well as sanitation procedures for your tools and cosmetics.

Learn the foundational building blocks of makeup artistry, such as facial anatomy, skin type identification/prep, foundation matching, and color theory, with hands-on learning every class.

Dive into full face applications, using corrective makeup techniques like highlight + contour to alter the shape of the face as well as the eyes, lips, nose, and cheeks. Learn how to apply makeup to multiple face types and shapes, including models of different ethnicities, genders, and ages!

Get a jumpstart on earning your certificate and becoming a professional makeup artist! Join our community of teachers and artists to get advice, recommendations, and job opportunities today!

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Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II
November 18th-22nd!

Get a jump start on your makeup artistry certificate with our Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II course. This intensive class runs from November 18th-22nd and covers the entirety of Basic Makeup I & II in just one week! If you’re traveling from out of town, or are restricted by other commitments, our consolidated course provides a great opportunity to start (and finish) your certification at an accelerated pace.

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What to Expect

On the first day of class, you’ll get your makeup artist kit, complete with all the makeup and tools you’ll need to complete the program and start your career! We’ll cover how and when to use everything in your kit, as well as sanitation procedures for your tools and cosmetics.

Learn the foundational building blocks of makeup artistry, such as facial anatomy, skin type identification/prep, foundation matching, and color theory, with hands-on learning every class.

Dive into full face applications, using corrective makeup techniques like highlight + contour to alter the shape of the face as well as the eyes, lips, nose, and cheeks. Learn how to apply makeup to multiple face types and shapes, including models of different ethnicities, genders, and ages!

Get a jumpstart on earning your certificate and becoming a professional makeup artist! Join our community of teachers and artists to get advice, recommendations, and job opportunities today!

As the new year approaches, now is a great time to take inventory of your kit. While you may have a preferred set of brushes and a go-to palette, you may be missing game-changing tools to make your job easier. Before you stock up for the holidays, take a look at some of our favorite picks below!

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Brush belts or easels are a great way to make sure you can grab any brush quickly while on the job. Small, folding mirrors can be a life-saver on the go when working in cramped or less than ideal spaces, while makeup capes keep your clients clean and camera-ready.

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Each product in the ATTN! Beauty Trio is made to fit easily in any kit and allows you to sanitize, remove, and improve your makeup with ease!

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Disposables are necessary for every job—making for quick, sanitary applications without worrying about messy clean ups and cross contamination.

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There’s a Vueset palette for any size or purpose. De-pot, store, and customize your own palettes, or salvage the last of your product in one of these easy-access containers.

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Keep your clients flawless with these adorably small kit additions. Eve Pearl’s finger-sized puffs keep your applications perfect while you work. Tweeze out any stray hairs with these travel-friendly micro tweezers. Tiny spray bottles work to keep your sponges wet and ready to use.

You love foundation and we do too! The artists and instructors at Make Up First (enthusiastically) tried out dozens of different foundations to find the best ones on the market so you don’t have to. Check out our favorites below!

Cinema Secrets—Ultimate Foundation 5-in-1 Pro Palette

Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation Palettes are an industry favorite that provide expert-level customization to match any skin-tone with ease. Use to color correct, contour, and highlight for a perfect custom blend. The sheer-to-full coverage foundation provides a natural matte finish that’s water resistant and long-wearing. Comes in six universal shade ranges based on depth and undertone.

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Danessa Myricks—Vision Cream Cover Palette Kit

The Vision Cream Cover Pro Palette is a 10 shade foundation/concealer kit that comes with it’s own 10+1 Flexi-Palette. This versatile collection allows you to match, blend, or customize your shades to any skin tone to create a smooth, even application on anyone. The compact and kit friendly flexi-palette allows you to customize and store your shades beforehand, and travel with them easily.

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FACE atelier—Ultra Foundation Pro

FACE atelier’s Ultra Foundation Pro is a silicone-based emulsion foundation that floats on top of the skin, does not crease or flake, and lasts all day. Hydrating yet oil-free, Ultra Foundation Pro fills in tiny lines and pores to ensure a flawlessly smooth finish. With 12 different foundation shades (and 5 foundation adjusters), you can combine or adjust to create the perfect skin tone match every time.