The Right Brush For A Polished Look

While attending the Body Elements anniversary party I met a local makeup artist who really knows her subject. Besides making brides and all of her clients beautiful, Marti Wright has her own makeup line and a website filled with great information and beauty tips www.ticabeauty.com.

I asked Marti if she would provide a guide for BeautyInDC.com readers on using the correct makeup brush for the best results. If you've ever been made up professionally, you'll notice that they always have a box full of brushes with very specific ones for each step of the process resulting in such a polished look. With Marti's expert advice we can aspire to achieving those same results at home.

Originally from the island of Cuba, Marti (Martica) Wright has always had an eye for color and a love of adventure. Marti has been a Makeup Artist for over 15 years working with such lines as Chanel and Lancôme. Wanting more creative control over color and ingredients, Marti decided to take the leap and go out on her own. Together with her daughters she is now carrying her own professional line of cosmetics, Tica.


Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in makeup and becoming a makeup artist?
Marti: I’ve always been interested in Makeup, as a teen I was always the one putting makeup on all my friends. When I started working for Chanel and training under them I knew I had to do more!


Q: For what occasions do people use your services?

Marti: I do Makeup for Brides and their wedding parties on their special day. I also do Makeup for special occasions, photo shoots for corporate brochures and advertising. I really enjoy teaching women and teens the proper techniques for applying their Makeup.


Q: Makeup artists always seem to use a lot of different brushes to apply makeup well but many of us are confused about which brush is best for what application so could you walk us through the basics of which brushes we should use for the best results?

Marti: Good quality brushes are very important to the application of Makeup; there is a definite difference on the outcome! I highly recommend the use of brushes.

The foundation brush is used by dotting your face with the foundation and then brushing it throughout, it will distribute it evenly and smoothly.

The concealer brush is also used for the Shadow Magnet which is a great product to make shadow stay on all day.

These 2 brushes have to be synthetic since the products you are applying are of creamy texture.

Shadow brushes are made of Blue Squirrel, Pony and Sable; they place and distribute the shadows on your eyelids in a beautiful and even manner. The Smoky brush is great for achieving the smoky look; it is the perfect size for the crease and corners of the eye.

The Blush and Powder/Bronzer brushes are perfectly shaped to apply the products exactly where you want them.




Q: How did the name and idea for your cosmetic line come about and can you tell us some details about the line?

Marti: My line of cosmetics “Tica” is mineral based and very high quality at an affordable price. Tica has foundations for all skin types and colors of Shadows, Blushes, Lipsticks and Bronzers to compliment any skin tone.




For more information about Marti's services or Tica Cosmetics call 703-282-1347. Tica Beauty is open from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Time or you can email her at marti@ticabeauty.com.

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