MUA Certification with Twanna Y'vette

MUA Certification with Twanna Y'vette

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Advanced Makeup Tools, Your Makeup Kit

  Part 1: Advanced Makeup Tools

      • Strip Lash Tweezers – For gripping and applying lashes precisely.
      • Regular Tweezers – For grooming brows and applying detailed work (like nail gems or lash art).
      • Blemish Extractor – For blackhead removal (ONLY with proper sanitation!).
      • Small Scissors – For trimming lashes and brows.
      • Spoolie Brushes – To comb and blend brows and lashes.
      • Beauty Sponges – For flawless foundation, concealer, and cream products.
      • Disposable Mascara Wands – Sanitary application of mascara.
      • Disposable Lip Gloss Applicators – Sanitary lip color application.
      • Powder Puffs – For setting makeup with powder, especially under the eyes.
      • Mixing Palette and Spatula – To mix foundation, lip colors, or custom concealers hygienically.
      • Brush Cleaner Spray – For fast on-the-go sanitation between clients.
      • Makeup Sanitizing Wipes/Spray – To clean makeup products and surfaces.
      • Facial Tissues – For blotting or gentle cleanup.

      Part 2: Your Makeup Kit Must-Haves

      • Strip Lashes (Natural & Glam styles)
      • Lash Glue (Clear + Dark tone options)
      • Lip Liners (Nude, Red, and Brown tones)
      • Eyeliners (Pencil, Gel, Liquid)
      • Eyeshadow Palettes (Matte, shimmer, and sequin formulas)
      • Foundations (Cream, Liquid, Stick – various shades for clients)
      • Primers (Matte and Dewy finish options)
      • Setting Sprays
      • Concealers
      • Highlighters
      • Blushes
      • Bronzers
      • Setting Powders (Translucent + Skin-Toned)
      • Brow Pomade and Pencil
      • Brow Gel and or wax

      Part 3: Essential Makeup Brushes & Their Uses

      •   Face Brushes:

      • Flat Foundation Brush – Used to dab and smooth liquid or cream foundation onto the skin. Never rub!
      • Kabuki Brush – Dense, rounded brush for buffing foundation seamlessly into the skin for an airbrushed look.
      • Concealer Brush – Small, flat brush to precisely apply concealer under the eyes or on blemishes.
      • Powder Brush – Big, fluffy brush used to lightly sweep setting powder across the face to lock in makeup.
      • Blush Brush – Medium fluffy brush for softly applying blush to the cheeks.
      • Contour Brush – Angled brush designed to sculpt and define the cheekbones and jawline.
      • Highlighting Brush – Light, tapered brush to dust highlighter on the tops of cheeks, nose, and brow bone.
      • Fan Brush – Very soft fan-shaped brush to lightly apply highlight or clean away eyeshadow fallout.
      • Eye Brushes:

      • Flat Eyeshadow Shader Brush – Flat, dense brush for packing (patting) color onto the eyelid.
      • Eyeshadow Blending Brush – Fluffy brush used to blend eyeshadow smoothly into the crease and lid without harsh lines.
      • Crease Brush – Smaller, tapered brush for deepening the crease with darker eyeshadow shades.
      • Detail Brush (Pencil Brush) – Tiny, pointed brush for precise color placement (like inner corners or smudging under the lash line).
      • Angled Liner Brush – Thin, angled brush used to apply eyeliner with gel or powder along the lash line.
      • Flat Definer Brush – Short, stiff brush for tightlining or creating sharp lines with shadow or gel.
      • Brow Brushes:

      • Angled Brow Brush – Thin, stiff angled brush for filling in brows with powder or pomade using hair-like strokes.
      • Spoolie Brush – Mascara-wand style brush used to blend brow product and groom brows into place.
      • Lip Brushes:

      • Lip Brush – Fine-tipped brush to apply lipstick or gloss precisely and cleanly, especially helpful for bold colors.


        ✨ How to Handle Brushes Correctly:

      • Face Application: Pat and dab product into the skin, never wipe or drag.
      • Eyeshadow Application: Sweep and blend gently. Pat color on for maximum pigment.
      • Powders: Lightly dust powders, don't mash the brush into the skin.
      • Cleaning: Always sanitize brushes between clients with professional brush cleaner spray.
      • Gentle Touch: Treat the face like delicate silk — soft strokes protect the skin from early aging!

      Part 4: Correct Application & Gentle Technique

      • Always use soft strokes on the facial skin — never harsh rubbing or dragging.
      • Sweep eyeshadow onto the eye gently — don't scrub it!
      • Pat (not pack or rub) eyeshadow onto the lid for vibrant color payoff without irritating the eye.
      • Dab foundation with a brush or sponge — never rub foundation into the skin.
      • Blend with bouncing, tapping motions for foundation, concealer, and powders.
      • Handle brushes lightly — like you're painting delicate silk, not scrubbing dishes!
      • Harsh treatment stretches the skin and causes premature wrinkles. Treat every face — yours or a client’s — with care and respect!

      🎯 You're Almost a Pro!

      You’ve built your beauty toolbelt, packed your kit, learned what each brush does, and mastered the art of the gentle hand!
      When you’re ready, head over to Classroom #3 — it's time to level up even more! 🚀💖

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