5 Minutes With Celebrity Make Up Guru
By: Alexis Tshangana
Shirley Molatlhegi is well known, respected in the beauty industry and has worked on some of he most famous and iconic faces in South Africa. We sit down for make up tips, advice, trends and more.
- What are favourite types of skin to work on and why?
It is always great working on normal skin because the skin is not oily nor dry, and it’s easy to
work on. However, I love challenging myself, so I enjoy working on dry skin, because the results
are always amazing, and the makeup looks great the whole day without looking shining,
however we can only get great results with good skin prep.
2. What brands get the job perfectly done- Please name from Foundation, powder, eyeshadow, bronzer, blush, and lips products.
Foundation: Lancôme Teint Idole, I am big on skin, so I love this foundation because it has skin care, and it is breathable. It’s long wear without looking cakey, the foundation doesn’t move. I love that its sweat proof, it’s my go to foundation this hot summer
Powder Laura Mercier Translucent Loose setting powder, it doesn’t give you the cakey makeup look, its light weight and your skin feels soft.
Eyeshadow: Inglot , Their eyeshadows are highly pigmented
Blush: Pro Face Palette: Blush by Mac Cosmetics. It’s a cream blush with 4 shades, it gives you radiance/sheer, it’s easy to blend to the skin. You can wear on lips , cheeks and eyes. It’s easy to apply you can use your fingers as well.
Bronzer: Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Pallet. It is long wear.
Lips: I love Mac lips lots of colours and textures to choose from. Matt I love Maybelline lip ink, its matte, kissable and doesn’t leave your lips dry and peeling off.
3. How does one prepare the skin for makeup application?
Making sure that you are working from a clean moisturised. I always clean the face, use a hydrating serum to add moisture on the skin, this works for all skin types. Then I go in with a moisturizer, you will choose the moisturiser suitable for your skin type. The moisturiser will seal in all the moisture, and this will give you are great finish once your makeup is on. Once skin car is done, then I apply primer on the face that will be suitable for your skin type. The primer is helps your foundation last longer and also acts as a barrier between face and foundation.
4. What skin care routine do you suggest for makeup users?
Cleans the face, Hydrate, Moisturise and lastly add sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun.
5. What is your go to secret for keeping make up looking matte?
Applying Mattifying primes, make sure you are using a matte finish foundation, set foundation with powder and lasting using a Matte Setting spray for set your foundation.
6. Why is it important to wash off make up before going to bed?
It’s important to remove your makeup at night as makeup clogs your pore, you need to let your skin breath. And this will also prevent breakouts.
7. What are the make up trends for the first quarter of 2024?
Natural glowing fresh dewy makeup look. Glossy lips, Full fluffy brows, Cream contour, graphic eye makeup & drown out wings.
8. What should one avoid when applying make up to avoid the cakey look?
Always hydrate and moisturise your face, do not apply more makeup than you need. Make sure that your foundation well blended. Do not apply foundation under your eyes, as you want as little products under your eyes to prevent cakey-ness and creasing under eyes. Always blend your under eye and smile lines before applying powder.
9. Who is your favourite local and international make up artist and why?
Local _Precious Xaba, I love her makeup application, she has a signature look, makes person look, not everyone she does makeup on looks the same, and she is an amazing person, very humble. Bimpe Onakyo – Her faces are clean, not overdone, hey looks are classic and Danessa Myrick _ her make up application is simple but striking. She uses minimal foundation, and to top with off she her own makeup line Danessa Myrick Beauty. She is really inspiring.
10. What are the top 5 make up products that should be in all ladies’ make up bag?
Lip gloss, a red lipstick, a primer, a liquid bronzer and mascara.