According to one of the most famous visagistes in the world of BOBBY BROWN, BEING BEAUTIFUL IS SIMPLE - YOU NEED TO RIGHTLY CHOOSE THE NECESSARY COSMETIC MEANS AND ABLE TO USE THEM. WE TALKED WITH BOBBY ABOUT MAKING TECHNIQUES AND ABOUT THAT CAN INSTANTLY INCREASE THE SELF-ASSESSMENT. Interviewed by Irina Malkova
Bobby, you revolutionized the beauty industry at one time by expressing the simple idea that makeup should look natural. Tell us about the makeup rules you invented.
Bobby: When I started my company, I had one goal - to help women love their appearance. I believe that makeup is an opportunity for every woman to look herself and feel more confident. Instead of changing facial features, I try to emphasize what distinguishes a woman from others. At the same time, in my opinion, the makeup should look fresh.
Do you think the beauty industry is still in need of change?
Bobby: Today, beauty has many faces, colors and shapes. I think we live in a society obsessed with perfectionism. To be beautiful does not mean to look perfect and meet some standard. It means looking confident. Many girls are so eager to look perfect that they forget about what constitutes their beauty. You need to learn to love your facial features. There is something incredibly beautiful in every woman, and I think we should use the word “live” instead of the word “grow old”.
When do you feel most beautiful?
Bobby: At home or on the beach with your family.
What are three things that a woman should always carry in her purse?
Bobby: Lipstick or cream blush for cheeks and lips, mascara and foundation.
You are very good at picking up lipstick. What should be a good lipstick?
Bobby: The right shade of lipstick immediately transforms the face. To choose it exactly, you need to rely on the natural color of your lips. Choose the shade that most resembles them for yourself - that’s the whole secret.
What is the most serious mistake when applying makeup?
Bobby: The most serious mistake is choosing the wrong foundation tone for makeup or trying to look different from yourself. Therefore, the main secret to proper makeup is foundation. It does not matter what your skin is: oily or yellow - the foundation can instantly transform the look. With it, you can mask the dark circles under the eyes, make the skin more radiant and rested. Do not forget about blush - a light shade on the cheekbones always adorns. You also need to have a set of good makeup brushes. I like to use special kits, they simplify the whole make-up process.
Which celebrity do you like working with the most and why?
Bobby: With Kate Upton. I love working with Kate, because she is not only amazingly beautiful, but also naturally gifted with healthy skin, which she really appreciates. She has so much positive, and this is a woman who sets her own rules.
What helps you look more confident?
Bobby: It's not that I'm obsessed with proper nutrition, but I know that the better the food I eat, the better I feel. I tried absolutely all kinds of diets, from the pineapple diet to the Atkins diet. I lost weight and again gained weight. The older I got, the more difficult it was to lose an extra couple of kilograms. But, it seems, I found what is suitable for my body, which gives me good health. You just need to choose a diet that you like and stick to it. When you take care of yourself - you eat right and go in for sports - you feel better, and this perfectly strengthens self-esteem!
