Transvox - Makeup Strategies with Joseph Harwood

This week Gillian chats to regular guest, Joseph Harwood and they continue their conversations around image, makeup, esteem and confidence.

They delve into the complexities of choosing the right makeup foundation, the challenges of finding the right balance between professional and natural looks, and Joseph's tips on enhancing eyelashes and nails.

They discuss the importance and complexities of choosing the right makeup foundation. Joseph emphasises that the formulas for foundations have significantly improved due to technological advancements, and the variety of options available from different countries. Joseph also highlighted the importance of considering skin tone variations throughout the year due to factors such as sun exposure and hair colour.

Joseph shared his approach to makeup, emphasising the importance of finding one's colour palette and using complementary colours to enhance features. He also shared a trick he uses to ensure symmetry, which involves comparing one's reflection in a mirror to the image on a webcam for a more accurate view.

They discuss the challenges of finding long-lasting nail products, with Joseph expressing his frustration with the frequent chipping and peeling of polishes. He shared a tip about using vitamin E capsules as a cuticle oil to help strengthen nails. The conversation touched on potential hormonal causes for nail and hair issues, with Joseph speculating a link to testosterone and menopause. Joseph also shares his approach to contouring, advocating for a more subtle and natural-looking approach rather than harsh lines.

Joseph also shares his excitement about his upcoming makeup collection, which includes a range of brushes, an eyeshadow kit, a skin-illuminating cream, and a collaboration with the nail brand Bright and Base.

A huge range of tips and ideas are shared with access to further resources and ideas.

Hope you enjoy and find this useful.

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