5 TIPS FROM MAKEUP BY MARIO MASTERCLASS
Fun fact: The masterclass I got to attend in LA with Makeup by Mario was a dream come true, but not the first masterclass of his I have been to! I flew down to LA years ago and attended his first US Masterclass. Kim Kardashian was his model! I hung on every word he said then AND now. There are definitely things that he still does exactly the same and I liked knowing that he has been doing these techniques for YEARS. I think there is so much value in every tip, so there is more to come and in video format. For now, some interesting facts I want to share because I know you are dying to know! Mario usually takes at least 2 hours to do his clients makeup up to 5 hours! This is because hair and wardrobe also involved too. For this class, he had 30 minutes and took 57 min to complete. The model came out prepped with brows and lashes. Big tips to come in video format on social, but here some fun facts/tips for you to incorporate in your everyday makeup routine below! Enjoy! XO
SKIN PREP
Mario has been using this same Augustinus Bader cream for over 5 years, to prep every client from dry to oily. This is a pretty emollient cream and I was surprised he used it on oily skin. He says the more oily and glowy the better and he sets the hell out of the face. If you want a more affordable product (still pricey I know) that will get you a similar result, check out the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream and they sell in a mini!
BROW PREP
Mario always does brows first. He said that in general a good structured brow can look so good, you can do less eye shadow and less makeup. In general he is a less is more guy.
ARDELL INDIVIDUAL LASHES
He can use any lashes he wants, and I love that he uses these (so do I!). They are affordable and easy. He said mediums on the outer half of the eye are his most commonly used length. I recommend dark duo adhesive for glue ICYC.
HE IS A BRUSH GUY
He primarily uses brushes to apply almost every product. He uses sponges to remove excess but NOT to apply. With the exception of setting under the eyes, he uses a puff. Another interesting fact is he taps every single brush on the back of his hand, before it touches the face. He says he likes to be in control of the build and doesn't want an uneven application anywhere. From shadow, complexion through lips I watched him do this.
UPWARDS + LIFTED
Another consistent tip throughout his makeup was that every feature was directed upwards and lifted. From the tail of the brow, to the shape of the shadow, the contour and even the edges of the lips. Everything is lifted and fresh.