Digital tools for makeup artists: Face Chart Apps

Face Chart – Makeup Guru

Face Chart – Makeup Guru is a mobile application designed to allow users to create and share customized makeup looks. Available for both iOS and Android devices, the app features an intuitive interface that makes exploring a wide range of makeup options easy.

Key Features:

• Creation of digital face charts: users can experiment with color combinations, application techniques and blending methods to plan innovative makeup looks.
• Wide range of skin tones and colors: the app includes inclusive options to represent various skin tones and a diverse selection of makeup colors.

Face Chart – Makeup Guru Free app with in-app purchases on Google Play Store and App Store.

WHO IS IT FOR? For everyone. It helps present oneself in a highly professional manner, especially during client meetings or production team briefings.

Procreate

Procreate is a digital drawing and painting application for iPad, widely used by artists and designers for its versatility and power. It also offers advanced tools that makeup artists can leverage for:

• Creating digital face charts: allows users to draw and color detailed face charts, making it easier to design customized makeup looks.
• Makeup simulation on photographs: enables virtual application of makeup on face photos, useful for presenting proposals to clients or building a professional portfolio.
• Experimenting with colors and techniques: provides a wide range of brushes and tools to digitally test different color combinations and makeup application styles.

Ideal for planning complex looks for film/theater productions, photo shoots or fashion shows, as well as preparing visual options for clients, ensuring clear communication about expectations.

Tool for Makeup Artist training

Convenient for teaching makeup techniques to students or creating educational materials if you teach makeup or train other artists. It can also be used for self-training, allowing users to practice creating looks, develop skills in color combination, and enhance visual design proficiency.

Efficiency and Organization

The power of this tool allows for the creation of a true digital archive: looks can be saved, organized, and easily retrieved, making it easier to track designs created for specific clients or projects. Information can be annotated directly on the digital face chart, serving as:

• A precise guide during the practical makeup application, ensuring consistency between the design and the final result.
• A reference for future client requests.
• An asset for your digital portfolio.

Procreate for SFX Makeup

The biggest advantages for MUAs specializing in special effects (SFX) makeup are undoubtedly in prototyping and planning:

• Preliminary sketches: procreate allows users to create digital drafts of SFX looks, experimenting with different ideas before moving on to practical application.
• Multiple layers: artists can work on separate layers to simulate prosthetics, skin tones, and additional details like scars or veins.
• Realistic simulation: the app provides tools to replicate textures (roughness, smoothness, skin details), offering a preview of the end result.

Procreate Tutorials

There are tutorials available to guide you in using Procreate for makeup. Here are some videos that might be helpful in giving you an initial understanding of the tool.

• How to add digital makeup in photo: Procreate makeup tutorial
• Drawing makeup in Procreate
• Procreate Tutorial. How to do everyday makeup

Procreate it is available only for iPad on the App Store (priced at €14.99).

WHO IS IT FOR? For those who already have or want to invest in developing digital skills in image processing. An exceptional toolkit essential if you want to specialize in SFX (Special Effects) makeup.

In the next episode, we will continue discussing technology, but more importantly, the new structures and working methods of MUAs! And to equip yourself with the best “hardware” for your professional makeup work, explore the range of Cantoni products.