Christian Kotey 2day sfx workshop

I had a 2 day workshop with Sfx Make-up artist Christian Kotey. It took place in 38Dame street in The Makeup Crew training academy.
On the first day he showed a demo if decayed zombie like look, using various materials like, cling film, latex, tissue, cotton wool,silicone etc. There were just simple things that I did not know, like to cover the eye and make  it look like it is gone.  I had the chance to practice how to use  silicone which I haven't done before.  I learned how to use wax a lot better and things like not to use wax on parts of face that will be moving as it can fall of and just use it on hard surfaces like forehead. There really is a lot of things to learn.  I will add more pictures at the end of the blog.

Demo

On day 2 he showed a clown demo and how to make your own prosthetic that will last on the face for the whole day. On the 2nd day we also used gelatin and airbrushing which was fun to do. I realized how much work actually goes into sfx and movies it can take ages to build up layers upon layers but it is so worth it at the end.
Christian was really easy to get along with, willing to help with anything and answering any questions, atmosphere int he workshop was really relaxed and fun to work as there was no tension and it is one of the things that help a person to develop more skill if there is someone that is so dedicated to what he does and willing to help others.

I would highly recommend to go to his workshops, even if you are not into sfx they are still amazing to do and fun, and you will gain new skills.
Keep an eye out on The Makeup Crew Facebook page for future workshops https://www.facebook.com/themakeupcrew/?fref=ts

Demo

Have a look at Christin website he is an amazing sfx make-up artist who has been in the industry for over 20 years, worked on Game of Thrones, Walking dead, Star-wars, etc. He does concept design,comic books,story boarding, graphic design, his body painting & airbrushing and sfx skills are unreal. http://www.christiankoteyfx.com/

My looks created

Day1

Day2

 On the day 2 I did a slightly different version of a Joker

Small step by step

 This is just a comparison picture of a joker I did about 4 moths ago to the one I did on the workshop, so as you can see the workshop is while worth it to go and you will 100% gain new skills.

1st Day step by step demo

 

Day 2 step by step demo

 

Other looks created in the 2day workshop

Myself & My work

Myself in action

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Maya

 Maya Confident Curling & Styling Crème

I been using this product for over a week I  must say I like it, it is filed full if oils and extracts that help to repair the hair.
This product is filled with:  Shea butter,Flame tree extract,Tomaote oil, Carrot oil, Olive oil, Argan oil, Marula seed oil, Baboba oil, Cedar wood bark oil, Soybean oil,Rice extract and Radish root extract.

I love that this product is filled with loads of natural ingredients, it nourishes the hair as well as keeps the style and curls in place.

It is perfect for  girls who have naturally curly hair to keep them soft and defined, while nuriosushing the hair at the same time.

This is a Uk brand that you can order online https://becomemaya.com/about-us

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Empty Reviews

Theses are February empties, but I will not be doing empty blogs every month since some moths I hardly have anything used up.

Garnier Ultimate blends conditioner: €4.29-  I would not recommend this as it wasn't moisturizing at all, even tho I have really thin hair this did nothing to it I used it up really quick since I had to use ridicolous amount of product to be able to get any moisture & softness from it.

 Herbal Essences Naked  Dry Shampoo:€4.29- This dry shampoo is one of the best ones, absorbs the oil without leaving the hair dry and feeling like a straw I've been using this for nearly 2years, really similar one is Timotei Pure Dry Shampoo( €4,89) so I  just get the one that the store I'm at have in stock.

Garnier Soothing 2in1 Make-up remover:€4.99. Since Garnier make-up removers are on sale or offer really often I usually get them only then. This one is good but since it is 2in1 and has oil you will need to clean your face with toner after so that it wouldn't be oily, as per eye makeup and mascara the actual small Garnier 2in1 eye makeup remover is better than this one.

 Garnier Express2in1 eye make-up remover: €4.49-  This is the remover I mentioned above, again it is on sale really often as well as now in boots for €2.99 so I get them when they are on sale, takes eye make-up of easy and doesn't leave the eyes feeling greasy.

 Mac Brush cleanser- €15.50- I wouldn't necessarily  recommend this even I use it, there are lot better brush cleansers out there, especially cinema secrets.

 Impulse Hint of Musk: €2.99 on sale now in boots for €1.50. I didn't like the scent neither it lasted long anyway.

Crazy Color silver:€4.49- It did not make my hair silver even a little, if you want silver hair get the  Schwarzkopf silver Shampo. Also crazy color drys out the hair(damages it).

No7, Normal/Oily Day& Night creams: €18.50(each)- I think these are 100% worth the money for oily skin, they kept my skin moisturized, smooth,  didn't make it oilier and they are perfect for sensitive skin too.

Sephora lotus Mask: Around €3- This one was really moisturizing and soothing good for people with dry&sensitive skin, if  we had them in Ireland I would purchase more.

Mac studio sculpt:€36.50- This has been my favorite foundation for few months now it is all I want to use. Has medium to high coverage, stays on all day. I have oily skin.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Black cream shadow: around €20- This is way better than the Inglot Gel eyeliner for reasons as such, It is a lot easier to apply cuz it is really smooth and glides on the skin, it doesn't dry out ,you don't have to put duraline it in, it stays on all day and does not smudge but is its a lot easier to take of than Inglot.

 

Ysl Touche Eclat Highliter: €35.00- I am not saying that this is a bad product but for the price it isn't worth it,the L'Oreal Lumi Magique (€12.79) is better, Ysl used up really quickly due to the lack of pigmentation you have to use more, as well as it isn't that much brightening. L'Oreal one lasted me for ages, has more pigment and is a lot brighter, I wouldn't repurchase Ysl one and will keep purchasing L'Oreal concealer if i will need brightening concealer.

 Blanck Canvis- Did not have it long, no explanation worked while was oky it just fell apart like that.

 Makeup Revolution Salvation velvet: around €4- The product isn't good quality flakes of really fast, dry out lips a bit, but the main thing is it doesn't not stay on lips and when you replay it it makes a mess and builds up product and flakes of again

Vaseline- There is nothing much to say everyone knows that it is a lip balm and moisturizes lips but the Aloe Vera one is my favorite.

These are some No7 lip glosses and some I got in Tk max ages ago, by this stage they are gone of and aren't usable.

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