5 Minute Face Talk - Pro Makeup Tips for Film and TV
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5 Minute Face Talk - Pro Makeup Tips for Film and TV
Welcome to 5 Minute Face Talk, the podcast that is its name - short, easy-to-digest episodes inside which I indulge you in the world and art of makeup. With over 25 years of experience as a film and tv makeup artist, a bunch of Emmy nominations, and a film credit or two under my belt, needless to s...
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It's Never Too Late to Learn How to Hair Punch into Foam Latex
Episode #092.
This episode touches on the often overlooked and underutilized makeup effects material that is foam latex. We focus on how it can...

How to Create Awe Inspiring Burn Makeups
Episode #091.
Creating realistic burn makeups and effects can be quite the creative hurdle. After all, we are usually required to leave the perf...

The Lost Art and Techniques for Beard Cover Makeup
Episode #90. Listen for a moment, as we delve into a classic yet often overlooked makeup technique: beard cover makeup. I'll share some essential tips...

Brush Kit Building with The Best Low Cost Makeup Brushes
Episode #089.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, we'll explore the essentials of upgrading and streamlining your makeup brush kit withou...

What's the Secret to Being an Efficient and Fast Makeup Artist?
Episode #088.
Have you ever felt the pressure of time constraints in our industry? "How long is it going to take?" "How much longer will you be?...

How to Stop Getting Caught up in the Details of Your Makeup
Episode #087.
This episode of 5 Minute Face Talk explores a topic that's all too familiar for makeup artists the world over getting caught up in...

The Unconventional Art of Adaptability for Makeup Artists
Episode #86.
Take a stroll with me, if you will, into a critical and often overlooked skill for all makeup artists: adaptability.
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The Best Brow Pencils if You Have Red or Auburn Hair
Episode #085.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, we'll paint the town red, or at least our eyebrows, well, sort of.
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6 Surefire Quick Fixes & Tips for Pro Makeup Artists
Episode #084.
Want to know the best quick fixes and top tips from the world of movie makeup and skincare?
Inside this episod...

The Art of Negotiating for Makeup Artists
Episode #083.
This episode takes a vital detour from the usual creative discussions to focus on a skill that’s just as essential in the world of...

My Favorite and Therefore the Best Must-Have Setting Sprays and Sealers
Episode #082.
Inside this, episode 82 of 5 Minute Face Talk, I'm diving into the world of setting sprays and makeup sealers.
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How to Stand Out like A Bright Shiny Star in the Competitive Field of Makeup
Episode #081.
Let's face it. It feels like everyone's a makeup artist today. From the barrage of (unrealistic) reality tv shows that have made c...

How to Prevent Lipstick Feathering with Just One Product
Episode #080.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, I share a trade "secret" that was taught to me years ago. it involves a lip primer. Jus...

My Guilt-Free Method to Add Luxury Foundations to Your Pro Makeup Kit And Condensing (at the same time)!
Episode #079.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, we explore a logical, yet sneaky little way to get started building your favorite (and...

The Tantalizing Topic of Avoiding Injuries As an On Set Makeup Artist
Episode #078.
We have gotten to the episode that no one wants to hear about, or really, talk about either. The rather unsexy topic of personal i...

The Most Absurd Misconceptions about Makeup Assisting
Episode #077.
We all start somewhere in this wonderful career of makeup art, don't we.
And for almost all of us (except those elite and ut...

Undiscovered Tricks to Create a Mud Makeup Look that Stays
Episode #076.
Ever got that call to create that character covered in mud? Or perhaps a cracked doll face look? And then they tell you it has to...

The Crucial Thing to Know On Your First Day on a Movie Set
Episode #075.
Showing up for your very first day on set, working as a movie makeup artist can be daunting. It can be overwhelming. Who are all t...

70% Alcohol is better than 99% in Your Makeup Kit
Episode #074.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, we are exploring the crucial topic of basic sanitizing within the world of makeup: why...

You Don't Need Powder to Get Rid of Shine
Episode #073.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, we'll get cracking at some of the easiest ways to take down the shine in your makeup ap...

Three Little Known Ways to Save Time with Your Makeup Applications
Episode #072.
Inside this 5 Minute Face Talk episode, we're going to tackle a vital aspect of our daily grind as makeup artists: time management...

How to Decide Which Bald Cap is Best for Your Makeup
Episode #071.
Let's take a look at an aspect that's all too familiar for many of us in the makeup and theatrical arts world: bald caps.
We...

How to Create A Screamworthy Werewolf Makeup Look
Episode #070.
Wanna make a werewolf? Inside this 5 Minute Face Talk episode, I’ll break down the step-by-step process for you, from initial desi...

Is Instagram The Best Strategy for Pro Makeup Artists?
Episode #069.
Take a scroll with me as we explore a topic that's become crucial for makeup artists in today's digital age: utilizing Instagram a...

Going Cordless - The Best Choices for Your Makeup Kit
Episode #068.
There's no better time to explore the liberating world of cordless makeup tools and devices than right now.
Fr...

The BG Makeup Kit Breakdown
Episode #067.
Let's explore a crucial yet often underappreciated aspect of makeup artistry: the background makeup kit.
I'll...

7 Foundations for Your Beginner Pro Makeup Kit
Episode #066.
If you're a new makeup artist to the film and tv industries, you'll want to sit up because I have some very good news for you!

When Will the Unstoppable Force of the Long Lasting Makeup One-Upmanship End?
Episode #065.
Have you noticed the numbers on your foundation bottle getting higher? Remember when it didn't matter how many hours your foundati...

Beauty Breakthroughs #3
Episode #064.
In this, my third "Beauty Breakthroughs" episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, that focuses solely on my sharing my favorite new discover...

How to Be Flashback-Free!
Episode #063.
No one wants to see that Insta photo of themselves days, weeks, or years later and wonder, "why nobody told me" I looked like I wa...

The Affordable Antishine Alternative You Might Be Overlooking
Episode #062.
Do you have a favorite antishine or mattifying makeup product that has alas, fallen prey to the makeup fun police I like to call "...

Undertone Uncovered: How to Easily Understand and Analyze Your Own and Other People's Skin Undertones
Episode #061.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, I'm demystifying the ever-elusive concept of skin undertones.
Wheth...

The Spellbinding Stamina of the Blue Eyeshadow
Episode #060.
It dawned on me recently that blue eyeshadow has just always been in fashion. The eyeshadow shade we hate to love, but love to hat...

Learn Why I've Become Gommage Obsessed!
Episode #059.
Inside this episdoe of 5 Minute Face Talk, I'll indulge you in the woes of my sorry skin condition of late, and the one product th...

The Undeniable Importance of Research to A Makeup Artist Pt. 2
Episode #058.
The sequel to my recent episode all about how vitally important research and reference images are to us makeup artists. Inside thi...

Beauty Breakthroughs #2: The Züca Pro Artist Shoulder Bag
Episode #057.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, learn one of my new makeup bag loves, and why. I can talk makeup kits, bags, cases and...

Is Spirit Gum Obsolete? The New World of Lace Adhesive Techniques
Episode #056.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute face Talk I share a newish technique for attaching facial hair pieces, wigs, and all lace from hai...

The Undeniable Importance of Research to A Makeup Artist
Episode #055.
One ever-present, but sometimes, not often acknowledged aspect that has always remained constant in the career of a makeup artist,...

Are You Tired of Glitter Makeup Mess and Mishaps?
I would bet money that at some point in your time with makeup, you've had a major glitter incident; whether it be spilling it all over the house, your...

Surefire Tactics to Combat Oily Eyelids Effectively
Episode #053.
Inside this episode of 5 Minute Face Talk, I take a look at the sometimes frustrating phenomena that is the oily eyelid. How it af...