Ayumi's make-up
 

Hello :) I've been wondering about Ayu's make-up since it's so perfect! Yes, I know there are many people around her who are responsible for her perfect look. I'm more interested in her big eyes and 'softer' make-up. :mischief

Is there maybe any official source of what cosmetics Ayu uses? (From magazines and so). Or some tutorials? I'd like to see/read them. I find it disgusting when she puts a tone of make-u on, but I like when she emphasizes her round eyes :eyebrow

P.S. And yes, I went through older threads and advanced search. Even though AHS can't work properly nowadays, I guess I didn't miss anything :innocent

Hmm well if you can read Japanese, I would say they most likely would be in fashion magazines and there are a ton of scans on zyrex.

I can't read japanese :( that's why I asked :) I thought maybe there are some translations?:) Did Ayu ever say anything about her make-up?

I think it speaks for itself lolol. I don't remember anything like that though; sorry Maemi.

hmm i can positively say she uses fake eyelashes~
i remember one popteen magazine talking about it, but i forgot which issue @_@

^ i think there are many 'fake' things XD

@Hazuki thanks :) edit: i can't see the last two links on lj, even though i have an account there. It's protected.

I joined, thanks, there are some really huge and interesting scans ;)

Anyway, i saw some creepy putting make up on eyes in order to make them bigger o_o;; I'll never do that to my eyes >_>;

btw i like Ayu's eyes here:


and i don't really like them here, they look fake in her case :


and there's maybe not even some big difference...

Very pretty in the first picture...very strange in the second lol.

I asked what kind of makeup and skincare she used many years ago, before youtube and all that... I think now it should be easier to find this stuff out... she doesn't endorse any cosmetics brands anymore, like aube and visee, does she? They need to do one of those "look inside her makeup bag" features.. a real one! She discloses what brand her clothes are in those daily picture threads, and showed her scent is Coco Chanel...

But also, if you are trying to look as flawless as her - you'll need some photoshop and good lighting :)

You can find PLENTY of makeup tutorials on how to get the perfect natural look on YouTube and makeup forums. Ayu has the perfect team of makeup artists behind her so her makeup will end up being flawless. It looks natural but there are probably layers of concealer and foundation on her face lol.

If you want a natural look, make sure you have your perfect foundation formula and concealer for your skin tone and type.

Wash your face, moisturize, prime your face for foundation (Smashbox Photofinish, Bare Escentuals Prime Time etc) and apply your foundation. That's what I do and it covers up my imperfections completely. You can use concealer if you're worried about certain imperfections on your face. Apply some natural blush, line your eyes and apply a few coats of mascara and you should be good to go. You can apply some natural eyeshadow colors if you want to bring attention to your eyes.

I hope I helped some. :)

There is a tutorial based on Ayu on a Spanish forum (but in Spanish obviously) it is titled how to make up like Ayu... I can translate if you want... it was really good :D

oki, I will! I´ll try to have it asap!

I think it's something that's called "GAL bla bla bla?...".

^ are you talking about gyarus?

Tutorial up and running here: http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showth...38#post1859438!!

Please do comment there!! :D

I would love that :heart thanks, i'm going to read it!

Anyone know what makeup Ayu uses for shows, pvs, daily life?
 

Hello!!!

I'm so curious! She looks awesome in her lives. My curiosity has heightened after watching the making of Sparkle, and I *think* the blush the make up artist guy was using on ayu's cheeks is a Dior. I am not sure though. Anyone have pics of her backstage getting her makeup done by makeup artists and seeing what she uses? or what mascara she uses on herself? I always see herself putting on mascara but never cared to look at the brand!


hee hee join the discussion!

She looks flawless because probably has an amazing high end makeup team. I remember Tyra took her show back stage to show how she gets made up and it's ALOT of work. Tons of concealer for even the slightest flaw or mark on her face. I'm sure it's 10 fold for Ayumi though. I'm guessing she uses Dior and Bobbi Brown for sure though. :D

I would say backstage her make up artists use the same as anyone...probably Dior, Guerlain...Make Up For Ever Professionals...maybe NARS, LORAC, and laura mercier...airbrush :laugh (seriously)

from her own collection...I would bet my life she uses a lot of Dior lol and probably Yves Saint Laurent. But it's most likely that she has a whole load of things from different brands...most people do.

Ayu have a lot of monay $26 it's nothing for her! :innocent

But do you guys have pics and stuff of her or her makeup artists using said product? or interviews where she says she likes something? And yes, I'm aware she has a make up team! :D

I am a true makeup fanatic myself... I use Bobbi Brown, Nars, Make Up Forever, Dior, Shu Uemura, and a few "professional use" makeup brands such as Graftobian and RCMA. It would be so cool if she or her makeup team uses the same stuff!

Back to Ayu: I once read she ordered an airbrush machine from US to Japan. Again, the brand is obscure. And looking at pics of her getting makeup done, brands are not shown! Sad. I'm itching to know! XP




If she does then I think I know what shade she uses! :D



EDIT: AIyaaaaah! wwwwhy did i get merged with this thread. all these girls are talking about how to DO makeup like ayu. i hate those tutorial vids where those ho-hum asian girls use cheap products and try to recreate ayumi's big eyes but end up applying too much eyeliner. aurgggh!!! I'm not one of them I swear! >.< hahahahaah!

Anyone's got some interesting informations too?:) I hope there are someone who can contribute to this thread and add some magazine Ayu's tutorials and so?

ayu have a pretty face naturally . thanks for the tutorial

to make your eyes look bigger, you can use the "black-magic" softlens~
^^

true :headache