Makeup Tips for North Asian Clients

Written by Michelle Richardson, L.E., co-owner of California Makeup Academy - Training Center and Your Makeup Line
There are a wide variety of Asian ethnic groups and each group or mixed heritage has its own unique features. Therefore, the tips listed are not universal, but may be useful when working with Asian clients, particularly those from the northern region of the continent. FOUNDATIONAs with any client, it can be a struggle for Asian women to find a foundation color that best suits…
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Sanitary and Sultry: Creating Makeup Looks without Spreading Bacteria

Written by Lora Condon, L.E., The Beauty Buster
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