Better late than never.....

Hello everyone,

I know that I did say a few weeks ago I would produce some product reviews, but I have been super busy with study and my oldest daughter has been unwell so it has been hard to find some free time to write them up.

I have over 20 e.l.f products to review and I’ll do my best to get them posted over the next few weeks, instead of me doing one great list I will review 5 at a time.

In other news

I have received a mark for my first test paper on my MUA course and was awarded a pass :-) I need to wait around 4 weeks to have my work returned as they can be chosen for a second marking by an Internal Verifier. 

I am now near the end of my second unit which is – Preparing for Make-Up

 I have found this Unit very interesting and have learnt a lot about the skin and different products used in the preparation process before make up is applied, Health & Hygiene Practice and different skin conditions.

I am on currently on Activity 6, I have to practice the cleansing massage routine - This is important to get right as you are assessed on this procedure in the Unit 2 Test Paper. I have been having great fun practicing so far on my Fiancée and my lovely friend Kim (who has asked me to do her Wedding make-up, which is such an honour)

I am practicing on all who’s willing as I am determined to get this right :-)

Now if you are doing the same course as myself (ICS BTEC Level 2 Make-up Artist) you may have noticed that the Deep Cleanse Massage routine is slightly different in the Textbook (Suzanne Le Quesne- The Complete Guide to Make-up) than it is in the course work folder, It does state in the textbook: There are many sequences, all of which are acceptable and achieve the desired outcome. 

I hope the same applies when carrying out this procedure in the test? I shall enquire about this soon and update my blog with the information given.

I have found a few videos on YouTube that would be helpful to all who wish to learn how to do a Superficial Cleanse and Deep Cleanse routine; it is much easier watching the process than looking at a picture demonstration.

 Deep Cleanse Massage Routine

Superficial Cleanse

If you have any tips or suggestions relating to the Deep Cleanse Massage Routine I would love to hear more about it.

Thanks For Reading and Take Care

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