@@arandomperson8636 That depends, if the camera is used on natural day light or the lights in a room, makeups would appear more obvious. But if there is studio lights focused on the people, like in this video, they won't be as obvious unless they used a lot of highlighters. There's another trick that Mary used which is using her fingers instead of sponges or brushes. The warmth of her fingers and the models' skin helps melt the foundation, and mix with the skin better according to Mary.
LOVE her down to earth attitude... "I just slap on foundation with my hands and hope for the best" - "as you can see I'm quite relaxed about makeup" - "that was just laziness and a mistake on my part" etc :D
Tsk. I'm quite shocked by the level of ignorance. Those who are complaining about Mary's application and attitude really don't know anything about the industry. She's a legend and many successful MUA's that we have today have assisted her including our darling Lisa Eldridge and the fabulous Charlotte Tilbury. It's just like those teenagers these days who are bashing Mariah Carey without even knowing her legendary body of work. All the geniuses in history have been slightly eccentric. But just look at the flawless and impeccable result at the end. I personally would be honoured to have this lady "slap my face around" if you wanna call it that.
I know you wrote that a year ago or so, but I want to thank you so much for putting my thoughts in words. I am 25, still pretty young I think and every day I feel ashamed or even disgusted with kids-these-days appropriating, misunderstanding or bashing the past. I don't think age is an excuse for ignorance, not when you have the Internet connection. It simply baffles me so much that they associate contouring with Kardashians, rather than decades of theatre and drag make up and blindly trust and follow all these self proclaimed "MUAs" and "experts", who are simply money making machines with no real passion. And I love that you've used Mariah as an example, as I am huge fan of hers and her work and I think it's beyond discussion that her impeccable artistry, technique and musicallity make her the very best vocalist in non classical music (first 15 years of her career). But all these kids see and hear is a divorced mom with weight strugles, two kids and nodules and very over-the-top persona they don't get (and which is basically a charisma of a real diva, something very lacking today). Once again, thanks a lot and bless your heart!
ocandro No truer words. I keep coming back to this video and Lisa's channel in general because we see actual professionals at work. Even Charlotte Tilbury with her brand is catering to Instagram and so on to sell products (not a bad thing, just what a business has to do) and Lisa seems safe from all that
isa If she was really "rough" towards her clients, do you think A-list celebs like Cate Blanchett or the late Princess Diana would engage her repeatedly? Her career has spanned decades. Surely she wouldn't have lasted this long if she wasn't doing it right.
A lot of you guys are saying Mary is being too rough on Claudia's skin but actually that MAC face and body foundation NEEDS that kind of massaging because it's so liquidy. That makeup has to be massaged into the skin to form this sort of film which also makes the makeup look so much more natural and beautiful.
She slapped her? Omg some of you people are such wusses. She barely patted it in. Have you ever been to a facialist? The skin is meant to be massaged with that kind of force to increase bloodflow and by massaging in and patting the MAC foundation, it really melts into the skin. It gives you a more lumionous, flawless finish. Make-up shouldn't be painful, but, it shouldn't put you to sleep, either. Also, Mary is really real, if you've watched any of her videos, she is quite the character, but, she's really respectful, I don't find her to be stuck up AT ALL. I'd rather have someone go straight to the point, than sugar coat everything with lots of adjectives and end up looking like a mess. Some people are such sensitive snobs nowadays, have you been to the real world lately? The model obviously wasn't used to Mary's technique, but, I doubt she found it uncomfortable. In the end, the girl looked beautiful and timeless, not like a Kim K. drag queen.
The model seems so lovely and kind of shy , so whenever Mary's expressing her quite the opposite personality she seems little overwhelmed !It's just so fun to watch two totally different personalities in one video ! Both are so lovely and amazing ! I really did enjoy and learned a lot from it !
Mary is KIND OF intimidating but KIND OF likeable :D I find it hilarious how someone so seemingly fragile like Claudia is paired up to be Mary's model for the day, but the end result is beautiful tbh! (Also I love how sloppy Mary is with her makeup, I used to be like that but then I thought I needed to use any kind of approach that's more "professional" in order for my makeup to look better but you know what?? I'm throwing that idea out the window right away. Back to using fingers to apply makeup!!!!)
In my opinion, she was not aggressive with the model, she was just being....well, what a makeup artist on a fashion show is. Do you think they have the time to be all fluffy and gentle? No! They must do makeup quickly and efficiently. I think that the girl (that is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo gorgeous) knows that. And she was amazing as a model by the way.
Also, Mary doesn't use too many brushes. So it's important for her to use her fingers efficiently to blend in the foundation and concealer seamlessly so it doesn't look patchy. Too bad too many people think she's a bit too rough :) xx
+Semara Simu Shahin I think we compare her to Lisa who seems to be incredibly gentle. We're used to her gentle nature and approach so it does seem a bit jarring to see Mary. Who of course is brilliant in her own right.
Michelle Rivas of course... Every makeup artist has their style. She used to princess Diana personnal makeup artist though. I don't think she would've chose her if she was too rough, there's enough MUA to choose from. Here, there's only one person, so no she doesn't need to work as fast or in a rush. But this is her style, and she did someone's makeup in about 15 minutes, which is pretty much the dream. I'm rambling at this point 😂
People are so sensitive these days. Just because Mary Greenwell doesn't touch the models face like she will shatter if she isn't gentle doesn't mean she was being aggressive. You need to blend in foundation well and really buff it into the skin to get a nice finish and if you are sitting here saying "I wouldn't want her to be my makeup artist because she is rough" then that is ridiculous, Mary is an AMAZING makeup artist and just because she doesn't agree with the things that " beauty gurus" do doesn't mean what she does is wrong. You are all brainwashed with this idea that makeup artists are gentle when doing makeup but that's not how it is!! When you are doing makeup for fashion week and hectic fashion shows believe it or not you don't have time to be gentle with the model, she is not gonna go cry because you rubbed in foundation a little bit harder then someone would on your wedding day, she does what needs to be done to get a flawless look fast! There is nothing wrong with rubbing in foundation the way she did, and her model does not look tired or stressed, she actually looks like she is impressed with the fact that Mary is real and tough, because this is what the modeling and fashion world is all about, you are not treated like a princess and I don't know why you would want to be. People really need to get over themselves.
I agree with you but there was a point in the video where she was literally slapping the foundation on the model's skin. You can't blame people for thinking it was aggressive.
I agree. I can see why people thought Mary was being too aggressive, but if you watch her fingers on Claudia's face, the skin isn't stretching. Mary is particularly gentle around the eyes, the skin doesn't stretch, isn't pinched. She's just doing the makeup the way a makeup artist would on a job with limited time, quickly and efficiently.
Flyingburberries It's called tapping, not slapping. Tapping, just like the korean way of applying skincare, helps the product to blend and melt into the skin, making it appear more seamless and natural.
lol I made that comment three years ago but I said slapping bc she was being rather rough with her movements. Tapping consists of light and gentle movements but to each their own.
Oh my GOD! I love this woman! Her talent and career success are obvious. At the same time she reminds me of an absolutely hammered English Aunt sneaking Scotch in her tea. I needed that!
Mary is dead on about needing to look at the skin and lip tones of a redhead, not the hair! If only someone had told me this when I was young. Most makeup counter folks don't understand there are both warm and cool redheads, which leaves us cool-toned ones so confused, as the standard "redhead" advice is for the warm-toned ones. I see the same thing happens on the model as on me, which is the lip color always looks several shades warmer on my lips than in the tube. I have to go very mauve to match my natural lip tone. Clinique "Graped Up" and Mac "Midimauve" are the closest things I've found to my natural lip color. I was looking at the wrong end of the color spectrum for 40 years before I figured this out! Thanks again for such a great video!
Yes! You speak much truth lol! I find the seasons technique for discovering one's ideal colors holds very true and helpful for us gingers. My family is full of Gingers, and we are all different seasons, warm and cool. Even though we are closely related and all with similar shades of Ginger hair and clear eyelashes and eyebrows. But our skin tones are very very different, and we must wear different colors of clothing and makeups or we would look really weird LOL.
Fantastic that your family has it figured out :-) It seemed that in the 80s, the seasons technique threw me in autumn based on hair color, and the skin was assumed to be warm. I am glad this has evolved since then!! I was really surprised to discover I have brown lashes and brows, not clear or red. Again, I probably didn't really look till I was close to 40!
I am getting sooooo sick of seeing comments on the videos Mary is in with nasty, unnecessary remarks - it's absolutely hilarious seeing things like " she's shit" "she's so rough" "too much blush" - Mon then you go and be an internationally respected make up artist and then you can slaver shite!
How can people not love this? So freaking cool, she just slaps shit on and it looks fantastic! Personally I like the way she just bosses the model around, hahah. Sure the model looks slightly uncofortable but it seems like she's just generally awkard in front of the camera. You can see that she really likes the look by the way she smiles into the camera between the applications. Mary Greenswell seems like an amazing person and she's allowed to boss my face around anytime she wants to
Listen Bups! The fashion industry is full of people aggressive like Mary Greenwell. That's what professionals do. If they know of an unconventional yet effective method, they will use it.
Seriously though. She's been in this industry for years creating trends. She knows what she wants and is a bit aggressive. I'm kind of annoyed with comments here because they're making it like she was a complete asshole with the model. The only aggressive thing she even said was when she told her to keep rubbing her lips together because the model would do it once and then stop. People are making it like she punched the girl in the face and cursed her out or something.
kyrababieee914 I didn't think she was aggressive at all, but then again, I've been an artist for the past few years and it's a similar industry to Beauty :)
People bitching about her "slapping" the model's face have apparently never tried patting MAC F&B in to their skin. Trust me, it looks its absolute best when you pat it in. It may look stupid, but it works.
+Haneen z YES! Like a natural look for olive skintones right? I generally know that i have to use yellow, warm toned stuff, but how does one make everything harmonious without looking too yellow and too sickly
Julia Cardoso Thanks for the tip but nah I'd rather pass haha :) Actually, I detest BB creams - they usually have a pink or beige undertone, contain sunscreen in it, and darker shades are lacking in variation on the market. Also, I was referring to colours to be used on the eyes/ lips/ cheeks in order to create a harmonious look, and not in reference to the shades of foundation :)
Oh yes! I love Karima; have been following her for some time. However, I'm darker than she is - pale olive skin tones and darker olive skin tones tend to require different kinds of attention as they usually belong to people of different colourings I've found. I did get some great foundation recommendations from Karima and I try mixing my existing foundation with the paler olive ones. Lisa recently did a look on the model Neelam(?) which was Amazing!! Yeah - I'd wish for a natural look with someone like her with tips on colour combinations and the such ~ :)
This is natural fresh beauty of youth like a "flower" that we cannot see much on young girls these days. It's all about perfection now; something that the American popular culture has made "trendy"... I love this kind of approach to makeup and I love the application because it is as natural as the conclusion..
This is beyond amazing. This is the kind of makeup i love. This really brings out the beautiful features, versus just layering on a bunch of products that are relatively unnecessary.
Mary is a queen! I love the way she talks and approaches her philosophy of makeup application. I could see why you looked up to her soooo much!!! Amazing.
This is a great video, but I feel bad for model. She had a legend do her makeup, make her look the best she'll probably ever look, and that legend will just walk out of her life. lol
When i went to makeup school they always reiterated not to use my hands because "it looses the exclusivity and respect for space" kind of feel for the clients, i always wondered why and I couldn't understand why using my hands would be a bad thing. They also taught me not to ask my clients to rub in their lips for me because according to my teachers, it was my job to blend it in, i kind of understood that, but i still didnt find it wrong to ask. Now, seeing Mary Greenwell whip up her magic once again with all my schools rules broken, I can't help but think "i dont give a damn what my teachers said" hahaha! Honestly, i never really followed the rules once i was done with school and now im so glad i didnt stick to the rules. This collaboration is one of the best! I hope to see more of her in the future. So much to learn from you both.
Yeah screw the rules. Pat Mcgrath also loves using her hands to apply foundation. As Lisa Eldridge said, the tactile experience allows you to understand the product better and the warmth of your hands actually helps the product to melt and blend into your skin more seamlessly.
This is Mary Greenwell not your typical "makeup guru". She is an icon to anyone who is obsessed and is part of the Make-up world. She wasn't aggressive at all, if you want to go see aggressive then go back stage to a behind schedule fashion show. Those artist basically slap the make up on and spin you around.
I love the look. I wish someone could do that one me. Every time I get makeup done I look like a clown afterwards. I couldn't stop but picture Mary slapping on makeup like that on Lady Di, which bizarrely amused me....great approach to makeup after all these gurus on youtube and their collections of a million different brushes, here comes the real pro and gives everyone a reality check. Love it.
I love love love that she said she's making it almost unperfected. This is the rule of makeup that I have lived by since I began doing makeup. I'm almost so surprised that a very famous makeup artist said that. Mary is amazing!
Also you are going to love the new videos that Mary has on her OWN RU-vid channel from ig lives. Where she is doing 15 minute tutorials of STUNNING plain gorgeous makeup. I never know if it’s the model or her, but both of them are just chefs kiss
I adore Mary's approach to makeup in general. Very fresh and modern looking which is what any Lisa Eldridge fan has come to appreciate in her work. Also I find no problem with Mary's truly hands-on approach. It makes the makeup application more real and less fussy. I think sometimes we get wrapped up in needing 10 brushes for every face look. Brilliant makeup by a brilliant artist!
Lisa Eldrige, Mary Greenwell and Charlotte Tilbury are my makeup artist icons. Their work is so flawless and their knowledge is huge. I love how Mary works, true inspiration !
Mary Greenwell is amazing I love how she explains makeup and how down to earth she is... she is simple, practical and doesnt need a million products or hours like some youtube makeup gurus.
One thing I have learned regarding makeup is that there is not one way to apply it properly. Sure, there are common things that most people would agree on: match your foundation to your skin, no wearing blue eyeshadow up to your brow...etc...but no two makeup artists have an identical technique and what might be considered professional by one might be considered atrocious by another. I am a redhead and was told for years to avoid pinks and purples due to the redness around my eyes. I think this can be true when it is spring time and I have allergies, but otherwise I love the subtle and angelic beauty that these soft pastel tones create...Why stick to one technique when there are so many to choose from...my face is like a blank canvas for endless options...
I thought I was the only one always putting on foundation with my hands and blending with my fingers :D. Can't stand the brushes they do my head in and it never blends in well enough.
Actually massaging the skin the way Mary does is good for the skin, it may looks. Little bit aggressive but I doubt you could get as far in your career as Mary if you were really as harsh as she appears.
This is one of my favorite make-overs of Mary's. A no-make up make up look. PERFECT. The model looks exquisite. Her looks werent altered, just magically enhanced.
Haha, this is the way I do my makeup! :D Even the products are all almost identical: MAC Face and Body, Givenchy blush in the same colour, the nude glow Dior Powder, just in the mineral version, a MAC mineralized blush around the temples XD So random, but as a makeup junkie, I have found the same products work for me for a natural look! :) The only thing that is significantly different is that I'ma brunette, so for the eyes I use MAC's Era eyeshadow when I'm NC15 and Soba when I'm NC25 :) Lancome also do some amazing eyeshadow kits, my favourite, which has all of the colours I need, is Lancome Magic Voyage Travel Eye and Lip Palette - both the eye and lip colours in there are really pretty :) Also, when I apply the Face and Body, I use one of two things: rub the foundation between my fingers and pat it onto my face, or rub it on the back of my hands and then blot that onto my face, straight from the hand.
FINALLY...someone has embrased the natural, pale redhead. I might faint. She was so beautiful. Very angelic. Unfortunately for me, I am pale, but I get quite red in my cheeks and a bit blotchy (English/German skin). I don't know if someone even as amazing as you both could do anything with me, but I truly loved this tutorial. Thank you.
+Gail Fattori This would be a great look for anyone with fair skin, not just redheads. I love how subtle it is. Mary made the model still look like herself, but more ethereal and glowing. I'm just tired of all the amateur RU-vid make-up artists who slather on layers and layers of make-up and look unrecognizable when they're done putting on their masks of make-up. It's great to watch a real pro in action.
+Gail Fattori If you're worried about redness on your face, use Shiseido's Benefiance. If you don't want to buy it yet (it is quite expensive), try to sample it. I got two samples luckily
I love that she uses her fingers! I have found that with delicate, pimple prone skin brushes and sponges are NEVER clean enough! Also, I have found patting with my fingers I get a wonderful texture :)
Mary is such a joyful and down-to-earth person. I love her, she is so amazing. When she pinched off the excess mascara and acknowledged her "laziness". I have never seen a make up artist do that :) And the result...simply wow
Of course that doesnt hurt! What is she? A 5 year old girl? Everyone has their own way. To me, Greenwell did a great job! And that is a two-thumbs up 👍👍 (the model looks gorgeous without make up, and with make up on WOW! You can make it to vogue!!)
Very late to comment... I just love how fresh, & simplistic this look is..I wish I were half as young as the pretty model, but I feel like this is wearable for any age. Mary (or anyone), what color cream shadows should someone who is fair, with medium ash brown hair & hazel green/brown eyes use to achieve a similar look?
I didn't know you could be a legend with make up. I always thought It was easy. I always pictured it as a human painting. All you have to do is blend the colors well like if you were painting a person in a frame. It's art and that's why I always found it interesting. It was somewhat painful to hear the lady say " now to cover her pimples " and the girl immediately looks down and sense awkward vibes. Shes beyond gorgeous. Makes me want to be a red head. :)
***** She is very beautiful but she's a model and is probably aware of that. I think Mary Greenwell and Lisa are both great at seeing the beauty in faces instead of the flaws. So she's like 'whatever, she has spots!' assuming that no one cares because we're all human!
I digged for this old video because I am mixed race with very very white skin, I found out I have a red haired grandparent which explains the reddish pigment in my skin and dark blonde hair plus all the various beauty product fails I've had. For years I could only find makeup for gothic looks or dark tan Kardashian type makeup to sort of cover up that red pigment but now in my 20s I think it just looks fake and orange and I'm sort of over the goth look. I stopped wearing makeup for a long time and lots of people tell me I should (in a good way, like some people even suggested I try modeling makeup as I've grown up) but it's impossible to find products for skin this light. The products here may be defunct but the video itself gives me a lot better of a perspective on how I should approach my skin pigment and that it does not change whether my hair is blonde ( level 7-8 for me) or a true red head like the model.
This is the best makeup tutorial i've ever seen, I can't forget about the look and the face of the model. She is the most beautiful person i've ever seen, really, the celebritys are all ugly compared to her!!! Thanks for doing a makeup tutorial for redheads, there aren't many on RU-vid. I'd love to see more redhead makeup looks, maybe a look with emerald green or violet, because o think those colors would look nice with redheads :)
