Episode 12 hosts Bonnie Gillies (Makeup artist from Sydney, Australia)

Bonnie is better known as the 'Oz Beauty Expert'. Her Oz Beauty Expert website, Instagram and YouTube channels have a huge following and showcase beauty, health and wellness topics.

In this episode, we focusing on the world of makeup - something that most men and surprisingly many women don't fully understand! We explore the main types of makeup, what the aims of makeup are, how to apply it and we discuss how makeup fits in with the broader world of facial aesthetics.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Bonnie Gillies 3:19 Career Background in Makeup and Fashion 5:16 Starting the Oz Beauty Expert Blog 9:44 Makeup and Aesthetics Shared Goals 11:56 Basics of Makeup Products and Tools 14:01 Foundation Blush Mascara and Brows 16:30 Primer Versus Moisturiser Explained 18:16 Why Basic Makeup Education Matters 23:53 Training Pathways Into Makeup Careers 27:02 Makeup as Art and No Fixed Rules 30:22 History of Makeup and Cultural Use 33:44 Men and Makeup Changing Trends 37:39 Cost Versus Quality of Makeup Products 41:39 Choosing the Right Foundation 45:36 Skin Type and Product Selection 48:05 Makeup Trends and Social Media Influence 51:43 Heavy Makeup Versus Natural Look 57:32 Common Application Mistakes Explained 1:01:04 Choosing the Correct Foundation Shade 1:03:30 Fake Tanning Methods and Application 1:07:48 Spray Tanning Versus At Home Products 1:12:19 Modern Tanning Technology and Timing 1:16:00 Wearing Makeup During Exercise 1:19:56 Mineral Makeup Benefits Explained 1:22:22 Skin Preparation Before Makeup 1:25:07 Exfoliation and Hydration Importance 1:27:43 Contouring Trends and Purpose 1:30:37 Assessing Face Shape and Features 1:33:59 Makeup Differences for Men and Women 1:36:53 High Definition Cameras and Makeup Detail 1:39:25 Social Acceptance of Male Grooming 1:42:10 Makeup Versus Injectables Perception 1:44:30 Social Media Beauty Standards 1:48:40 Natural Versus Enhanced Appearance Debate 1:53:30 Personal Experience With Injectables 1:55:45 Matching Makeup With Fashion Trends 2:00:30 Seasonal and Cultural Makeup Differences 2:03:05 Acne and Sensitive Skin Considerations 2:05:40 Favourite Skincare Products and Cleansing 2:10:55 Essential Makeup Routine and Tips 2:13:30 Learning Makeup Techniques and Training 2:18:00 Workshops Social Media and Contact Details 2:20:15 Closing Remarks and Sign Off

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