Timed Assessment - In the Role of the Makeup Artist

I was rather apprehensive about my makeup assessment today, but I had nothing to worry about. I am so pleased with the outcome of the assessment - it went far better than I had expected. I usually work myself up for nothing but at least it puts me into a hard working mind set.

I made the effort to make sure my model was comfortable at all times, and asked if I was putting too much pressure onto her whilst I was blocking out the eyebrows. My model could withstand the pressure which made the eyebrows look great as they were such a smooth texture. I think she felt rather confident about me doing her makeup design which made me feel very at ease. I feel my timing was also good as I had ten minutes to spare at the end of the assessment. This meant I had an opportunity to do any touch up's if it was necessary.

My partner thanked me for doing such a good job which was lovely; she even told the lecturer that I had done a better job than she could have done herself! That was a massive compliment in itself. I followed the step by step that my partner had put onto the mirror for me which was a great help in reminding me of what I needed to do, and to make sure I did it all in the correct order.

It was vital to make sure I applied the products in the correct order, otherwise it may have become very difficult and messy for me to have finished. I was really worried about creating the 'paint effect' down my partners neck but it went surprisingly well - I think she was pleased too!

Overall, I feel my partner played as big a part as I did in this assessment as she supplied the correct extra products needed for her design, and she also had the face chart. The step by step method for the makeup was also very clear and simple for me to read which helped me along greatly.

I would love to redo the makeup again, I thoroughly enjoyed it and feel very proud of the outcome.