Cassie Lomas Masterclass

Cassie Lomas is a celebrity makeup artist whose client list boasts the likes of Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea as well as countless other A list celebrities.

Makeup by Cassie Lomas

Makeup by Cassie Lomas

I was lucky enough to train in makeup with Cassie at her academy (I have also written a review on training at CLMA) and recently went along to her Red Carpet makeup Masterclass held at her makeup academy in Manchester. If you trained at the academy the masterclass was free to attend, if you didn't train there the cost was £25 which was redeemable on the night against the academy's makeup courses. At £25 this masterclass was an absolute bargain for any makeup artists out there wanting to learn more about makeup. Other masterclasses being held by celebrity makeup artists cost well into the hundreds of pounds to attend - so if you missed out on this one, I would definitely recommend to keep an eye out for the next time Cassie hosts a masterclass!

Makeup by Cassie Lomas

Makeup by Cassie Lomas

Cassie describes wanting to create a modern, pretty aesthetic within her makeup style, and so the look for the masterclass was classic, highlighting the models natural beauty without applying too much makeup. Her inspiration for the look was Bella Hadid at Cannes film festival, who always looks flawless on the red carpet.

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid

Cassie began the masterclass by focussing on skincare. She would spend as much time as she could on skincare with clients, stressing that the more skin prep you do - the less you have to do with the makeup. She first cleansed her models skin, followed by applying the Rodial diamond face mask, then used a face gel to moisturise (Rodial's Stem Cell Gel features on my blog post about my favourite products!), then a serum and a face oil and also applied a lip oil. Cassie spent time after applying each of these products really working them into the skin, almost giving the model a face massage. This left the natural skin with a glow.

Cassie then primed the skin using an Hourglass oil free primer. She chose oil free here as she had already put oil into the skin when she was prepping. Cassie also used a mattifying primer in the T-zone.

For foundation, Cassie mixed a few of her favourites together to create the desired look - this included Nars skin tint, Hourglass liquid powder foundation and Armani Luminous Silk foundation. When applying foundation, Cassie applied it in light layers rather than one heavy layer to make sure it lasted.

To contour, Cassie used a nude liquid lipstick from her own capsule makeup collection with B. Beauty from Superdrug - they also sponsored the masterclass and gave us all some products to take home!

Cassie left her models brows natural, which she said is becoming more of a trend now rather than drawn in, defined brows. She applied a brow gel through them to coat and give some colour to the brows.

For the eyes, Cassie used her pigments from B. Beauty. She started with the shade "It's Them" and applied it all over the lid. "Shine On" pigment was then applied in the inner corner of the eye to highlight.

For lashes, Cassie chose Ardell Demi Wispies but also applied some individual lashes to the outer corners to make them a bit different. As Cassie was going for a fairly natural look, no eye liner was applied.

Cassie also used her B. whipped bronzer mixed with her illuminator over the cheeks, temples and under the jaw. To highlight, Cassie used her B. pigment in "Supermodel Sheen" and applied it in a "C" shape around the cheekbone.

For blush, Cassie chose Mac's "Warm Soul" and set the whole makeup with Crème de la mer powder.

To finish the look, Cassie went for a bold lip and used her B. liquid lipstick and went over it with clear lipgloss. Below is a photo of Cassie's final makeup look!

Makeup by Cassie Lomas

Makeup by Cassie Lomas

I hope you enjoyed reading this post and found it helpful if you couldn't attend the masterclass!

Any questions just ask!

Charlotte x

 

My Favourite Products

As a makeup artist, I often get asked what my favourite products are or what I would recommend buying or investing in for your personal makeup kit or if you are just starting out as a makeup artist. I have chosen items from each section of my kit which I couldn't live without!

Skincare

Recently I have really been enjoying using Rodial products. My favourite skincare product from them at the moment has to be my Stem Cell Magic Gel. This is quite a pricey product at £55 but I definitely think it is worth it. Not only does it work as a great moisturiser it also primes the skin perfectly for makeup application. On days where I am not wearing makeup, it also gives a healthy looking glow to my skin. You can also apply a thick layer of this at night to act as a face mask.

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Primer

My favourite primer at the moment has to be my Laura Mercier radiance primer. At £30 this isn't a cheap product, however a little does go a long way. This primer gives a really nice glow to the skin that everyone seems to want at the moment, it is also nice mixed into your foundation if you want to add that extra dewiness to your skin.

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Foundation

It is hard to pick just one foundation as choosing a foundation is usually down to personal preference, based on what coverage you want and what skin type you have. However, my go to foundation when working is usually the Charlotte Tilbury light wonder foundation. I carry two shades of this in my kit, 2 and 7, and find I can usually mix these two to suit most skin tones. This foundation aims to smooth, hydrate, illuminate, minimise pores and reduce wrinkles and I find it suits most skin types. This foundation is £32, although there is a pro artist program where makeup artists can apply for a 30% discount.

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Concealer

As a makeup artist, my go to concealers are from Mac. They provide concealer palettes which cover all the shades you need as a makeup artist and are really handy to carry in your kit. These are £36 however makeup artists can apply for a 35% discount.

Powder

For a translucent powder to set makeup, I really like the RCMA no-colour powder - which is also affordable at £12. You can buy this on Beauty Bay. I apply this powder under the eyes to set concealer, and also in any areas where you want to avoid shine, such as the T-zone.

Liquid highlight

For a cream highlight, I absolutely love the Iconic London illuminators. I carry two shades in my makeup kit, original and shine. I tend to use original for when I want a more bronzed look and shine when creating a light, bright highlight. I apply these to the highpoints of the face over foundation where I want a strong glow and also often apply them under foundation when I want to create more of a glow from within look. These illuminators are also lovely mixed into foundations for when you want an all over glow. These are priced at £29.99 however they often have discount codes available - use code "HOLDUP" for £5 off your next order

Powder Highlight

I often go through phases of using different powder highlighters, however at the moment my favourite is Double Gleam from Mac which is an extra dimension skin finish. This is for when you want a really strong highlight and works well layered over the Iconic London illuminators. Double Gleam is a beige that breaks silver and is priced at £24.50 however makeup artists can apply for a 35% discount.

Bronzer

My go to bronzer that I use on almost everyone is the Chanel Soleil Tan which is a cream bronzer and works really well on many skin types. It is priced at £32 however this product will last a long time. You can use a little product or build it up depending on your skin tone and what cover you are looking for.

Blush

My favourite blush at the moment is from Laura Geller in the shade Pink Grapefruit. This shade has tones of beige, mauve and shimmering pink. This blush is lightweight and creates a really nice flush of colour. I bought mine from Beauty Bay and it is priced at £23.

Brow products

My favourite brow product at the moment is the Anastasia Beverly Hills brow wiz, I have the colour soft brown. I find this product really easy to use and find it helps me create soft, natural looking brows. I bought mine from Beauty Bay and it is priced at £15.50.

Mascara

In general, I don't think you need to spend a great deal of money on mascara, make sure you curl your lashes and most mascaras will work great! However my go to mascara is Extended Play from Mac. This mascara is £15.50 (makeup artists can apply for a 35% discount) and I love it because it has a small thin wand, which helps to define lashes, creating length but without making them look clumpy.

These are my top products at the moment! Any questions just ask!

Thanks

Charlotte x