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Makeup & Skincare/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer any question about makeup application, what brands would be best to use for you and your skin type and age, how to determine skin tone, and many other things having to do with makeup and beauty!
Experience in the area
I am a professional makeup artist for film, television, and fashion photoshoots etc. I have been doing makeup for over 18 years in the industry.
Education/Credentials
I have a degree in Graphic design and Illustration as well as having gone to several different professional makeup and special effects courses around the country and have learned on the job from and from my mentors such as Billy B. and Candace Corey and Tim Vittetoe to name a few.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Michelle | 08/22/09 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | |
| Michelle | 06/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks alot! |
| lee | 06/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Maia | 06/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| Terri | 06/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Tyla Smith
2009-09-07 Makeup Coloring:
You have a lot of options. You can use purple eyeliner and mascara to make the purple pop, or browns to bring out the golds and the color of your eyes. Black will make it more vampy for an evening look
2009-08-26 Choosing a Foundation:
The best thing to do is have two different foundations, one for your lightest and one for your darkest and then mix for the in-between times. Thats the best way and then you are sure to utilize all of
2009-08-17 Toxin free make-up:
You could try Physicians Formula, they have an organic line of products, or go to a natural health food store and see what they carry there. True mineral makeup only has the minerals in it, so they should
2009-06-28 Lasting eyeliner:
Try applying eyeshadow that's the same shade on top to help set the eyeliner. If this doesn't work then try finding the mixing medium that pro makeup artists use to turn eye shadow into eyeliner. That
2009-06-20 What is a skin toner?:
Ok, first off- a toner is a skin tightener. Witch hazel is a natural toner and astringent. Its nice because not only is it simple, completely natural and cheap, but it works well and is gentle. Toner
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