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The Art Of Transformation | Special Effects Makeup

Posted on February 2, 2017February 3, 2017 by beautybyshaq

An SFX Story

If you don’t know by now, I’ll tell ya… I’m a makeup instructor. One of my favorite things to teach is Special Effects Makeup. The reason I love teaching this subject is because to me it is what I think makeup is, which to me is; the magic of transformation! Transformation can be seen in simple day to day makeup, but when you use Special FX you can completely change a person into someone else like magic.. And I love that!

This week I’ve been teaching SFX Makeup, and I wanted to share some of the fun products

I work with:

We use the very exotic tissue paper..what?!?! Yes we use this with latex and create creepy skin.
Sponges (non latex) these sponges are essential to use with liquid latex because the liquid latex won’t eat them.
Stipple sponge.. we use these to create scrapes and other cool effects.
Q tips, from cleaning edges to adding color, these bad boys are useful.
Liquid latex will be your best friend (if you aren’t allergic) you can build and rip and with this product to create realistic skin.
Liquid blood is the best finishing touch to make a wound, burn, cut and flesh eating zombie look realistic.
Black creme color. I use this to give depth.
My favorite product to use is 3rd degree. This is a silicone 2 part product. When combined you have ten minutes to mold and shape into what you want it to be and it harden that way.
Another favorite not shown here, is thick blood. It’s a gel like blood with many uses.

I have some videos in my YouTube channel on how to use some of these, Actually I have an entire play list on these:

Here are some Special Effects Makeup looks I’ve created:

Burns

Psychopaths and real life BFFS

Clown and Burn

Wound and Bruises

Ok Beauty Addicts! I’m glad I got to share this side of the beauty world that I love, If you have any questions feel free to comment below!

Are you a beauty lover or a sfx lover?

Eyeliner Tips & Tricks

Posted on November 26, 2012January 25, 2017 by beautybyshaq

Hello Beauty Addicts!!!

The question I’m most frequently ask is:

How do you apply your eyeliner?

Followed by:

How do you make it last all day?

Which bring me to creating this post!

Eyeliner is one of the most flattering things you can achieve with makeup, Eyeliner can make your eye look:

Lifted

Awake

Larger

Smaller

Seductive

Conservative

and the list goes on and on!

So how do I apply my eyeliner? I’ll tell you, first you need to know my favorite type of eyeliner to use is Gel Eyeliner, It has the most smooth application and the darkest pigmentation.

People always say to me when I tell them that, that they don’t know how to apply it, they’ve only used pencil or liquid. Well I’m here to tell you that you are over thinking it! It’s just as simple, all you need is to find the right brush!

here are some examples:

Flat Eyeliner brush Thin Eyeliner brush (perfect for liquid)

My two favorites:

Round tip eyeliner brush Angled eyeliner brush

I think for beginners the bottom 2 are perfect, the round tip would be perfect for those pencil user, and the angled just gives you an advantage because of it’s shape.

I start my eyeliner on the outer corner of the eye and take it up as high as I want it

Then from the top of that line I go down on an angle, making it thinner to about the middle of the eye

then I start again at the inner corner of the eye until it meets up with the rest of the line

and then you should have a perfect Eyeliner with a bit of a cat eye. The higher you take the first line, the cattier the eyeliner.

For the second question (how do I make it last) it comes down to two things, either the brand of eyeliner or by setting the eyeliner. Some brands of eyeliner are great and will make it last all day (my favorite brands will be at the bottom of the post)! some not so much but once you set it, it shouldn’t go anywhere.

How to set it:

Here are 2 ways to set an eyeliner.

#1. after you apply your eyeliner, take your brush and dip it on a black eye shadow (or whatever color you are using)

Then go over the line with the powder.

That will set the cream, gel, liquid or pencil, and should make it last longer.

or you can buy and eyeliner sealer

These work the same way and there’s two ways of using them.

You can do just like I said above (dip the brush and then go over the line) or dip the brush on the sealer then on an eye shadow and then create the line. That’s perfect for people who don’t have many eyeliners and want to try different colors.

Now (as every makeup artist does) I have my favorite brands for smudge proof, water proof eyeliners:

L’Oreal has one of my favorite gel liners around $9.99

you can find it at Walgreens, CVS, Ulta, and some supermarkets.

Inglot lasts all day and come in a variety of colors! They have Inglot store here in FL at Aventura Mall and in downtown Miami and it cost about $14.00

Milani is the one I use everyday! because is extreamly waterproof , some may not like that but I love it!

you can also find it at Walgreens, CVS, Ulta, and some supermarkets for only $6.00

Make Up Forever, one of the leaders in makeup, has an eyeliner that is smooth and long lasting.

you can find this at Makeupforever.com or at spehora and it cost $18

And last but not least Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners. Long lasting and smooth! available at Urbandecay.com & Sephoras for $19.00

I hope these tips, tricks, pictures and websites have helped you!

I would love to hear from you!!!

What’s your favorite Eyeliner?

Have you bought any of these? did you like it?

Send me pictures of how your eyeliner came out after you tried my way, I would love to see it!!

Once again thank you Beauty Addicts!

Need a make-up artist? Contact Shaquira at makeupbyshaq@aol.com or 786.879.2346

Special effects or beauty ?? That is the question!

Posted on August 27, 2012January 25, 2017 by beautybyshaq

For so many years I’ve been dedicated to beauty makeup, and I’m great at it!

But for the past 3 years I’ve been playing around with special effect……. Oh how my heart is torn !
I’ve grown To love the special effects.

But they are those the say you can’t do both, some argue that you have to choose you can do both because you would be better at one than the other!

I say if you love something you can grow to learn in every aspect of it….. I love makeup and I love every single part of makeup, I learn to love it so much that I got the passion to teach it, and I became very good at it, I love natural makeup, fantasy makeup, beauty makeup, special effects makeup and all others.. That to stay focused just 1 area it’s like stooping the growth of my passion for art.

Well some people consider them hey beauty makeup artist, or a fashion makeup artist, or a special effects makeup artist etc etc etc… I consider I’m a specialist in all areas of makeup. If somebody is forcing you to choose, tell them that you can be great in all of them and that is the beauty of Art it has no rules.

Besides how can I call myself a good teacher if I don’t know everything is the world makeup…..
I couldn’t … But I could because I consider myself a master in all areas of makeup. Join me in my journey in all of the areas of makeup the world. Follow my work here on facebook , YouTube , twitter and instagram @beautybyshaq, I hope you enjoy the journey.

Shaquira

Miss Mundo Latina Behind the scene makeup

Posted on July 30, 2012January 25, 2017 by beautybyshaq

I had the pleasure of being the Lead Makeup Artist for the Miss Mundo Latina Camp 2012

I was able to do this thanks to my job, A chosen group of students and my self were in charge of the makeup and hair.

This was such a great experience all the candidates were so sweet and a great pleasure to work with!

We were expecting cattiness, arguments, attitudes, and rudeness, but instead we were greated with smiling faces, the girls all got along great, they treated each other with love and respect, and were such great models never complained always happy with our work!

The first day I spent it, coming up with the makeup look with the MML group and helping the students, then I was outside with all the Models re-touching and adding anything else that need it to be done!

We even got to cover up tattos

I Got to spend time with the girls and they are all so sweet!

The secound day, we were short handed (one of our students got sick) So I got to step in and actually do 3 models and here they are!

Karimar Gonzalez

Venezuela

(Aragua)

Ximena Alvarez

Miss Chile

(chicureo)

Nishma Medina

Miss Puerto Rico

(arecibo)

This is my Jobs logo and me!

(I did the makeup on the blond girl in the picture!)

These are two of my favorite people in the world Ms. Dolly Rivera and Alexandra salazar

And last but not least here is our team with the Miss Mundo Latina team.

This trip was a great experience we loved every minute of it!

Please go to their site and vote for your favorite! You can vote everyday, they can use your support!

www.missmundolatina.com

Need a make-up artist? Contact Shaquira at makeupbyshaq@aol.com or 786.879.2346

Happy Insta-summer! Are you a Beauty Addict Yet?

Posted on June 27, 2012January 25, 2017 by beautybyshaq

Hello Beauty Addicts!!

I know it has been a while, but i’m back now! (and better than ever!) I’ve been a little extra busy at work,

but that’s always a good thing!

But if you got lonely while waiting for me…. Here are other ways to stay up to date with Beauty By Shaq:

Instagram

Youtube

Tumblr

Twitter

Facebook

You can find me at all these fun social media site under : Beautybyshaq

Just google Beautybyshaq and they will all pop up!

I don’t always have much time to write on my blog, but I do post pictures of my work almost everyday on Instagram! I’m in love with this app! On youtube , you will find fun and helpful videos, and from time to time on my twitter and facebook I do giveaway! So if you are not a BEAUTYADDICT yet…. Now is the time! Add me!

I leave you with pictures from my instagram!

See you soon beauty addicts!