Okay enough waiting– I think its time to give you my #9 favorite product. Working as a makeup artist in the Vancouver T.V and Film industry I have to make sure my actors look fabulous all day, even after wearing their makeup for 16 hours. The same is true when I am doing makeup for a wedding, I don’t normally stay with the bride for their entire special day. So what do I always suggest they use?
Mac Blot Tissues
I love these little tissues. I also like the ones from Clean and Clear, but I picked the Mac ones because they are slightly larger, which gives you more use out of one paper. Working as a makeup artist in the Vancouver T.V and Film industry, the number one thing we have to watch out for is too much shine. Under the hot lights the cast gets very shiny very quickly. You can imagine how quickly the powder can build up. Especially now with high definition television over-powdering is more noticeable that ever. This is why I always keep a pack of mac blot tissues in each cast members’ bag.
As well when working with brides, I always recommend they keep a pack of these in the maid-of-honour’s purse. Brides are extremely busy on their special day so I am sure they don’t get a lot of chances to go the bathroom and re-apply their powder. The last thing a bride needs is to get her wedding pictures back from her photographer and realize she was a soggy mess.
I am suggesting that if you find yourself re-applying your powder several times a day, carry a pack of blot tissues in your purse. These blot tissues don’t clog your pores like over-powdering will.
Like I said all good things have an opposite side as well, so lets look at the con’s. Mac blot tissues are more expensive than the other tissues, about $15 CAD. The clean and clear wipes are a little more cost friendly, they go for about $7, but like I said they are smaller so sometimes you have to use two at a time. Also if you don’t always have a garbage can handy you will have a whole lot of oily wipes in your purse (gross!). As good as these tissues are they are not nearly as strong as powder, so for people with oily skin they will have to carry both in their purse.
I hope you guys find this list helpful! I love hearing your feedback on the blog and the products that I suggest, so leave your comments.
-Vancouver Makeup Artist
