Application Tips

A light brush with Bella Vi will have you glowing. A carefully applied Bella Vi make-over will really set you on fire. These application tips from make-up Artist Melissa Furze, founder of Bella Vi, will help you get the finish you desire.

• Applying Foundation
• Applying Eyeshadow
• Applying Setting Powder
• Applying Lip Liner & Lipstick
• Applying Bronzer
• Brush Cleaning
• Problem Shooting

FOUNDATION

One of the many benefits of Bella Vi loose mineral powder is you only use a small amount for a full glamorous coverage.

Apply to dry moisturized skin.

Bella Vi loose mineral foundation can be applied  dry with a Kabuki short or long handled brush Kabuki or mixed with a facial moisturizer for sensitive or dry skin.

Bella Vi mineral foundation has a full coverage and full spectrum sunscreen, with oil control properties.  No separate concealer or powder is needed in most cases. It is ideal for problem skin, including acne, rosacea and scarring.

For blemishes, a separate concealer is not generally needed. You can use a small eyeshadow brush to apply a small amount to problem area’s and blend.

Bella Vi mineral foundations are all naturally preserved so they do not contain any fillers they are very concentrated a little goes a long way. Prior to applying the minerals moisturise and let it absorb into the skin.

Less is more when applying mineral foundation so start with small amounts.

To apply your loose powder foundation:

1. Dip your Kabuki brush into the powder sifter container (shake the powder down in the container first so you are using a small amount) and then swirl the brush to pick up the powder into the bristles ensuring the brush is evenly coated
2. Tap off the excess powder
3. Buff onto the face in a circular motion starting on the cheeks forehead and nose swirling all over the face. Use a small amount to start with for a lighter coverage keep buffing until you are satisfied with the coverage

Our professional quality natural hair brushes are designed with the finest quality of tapered and textured hairs to work with our pure mineral powders. These are the most important professional tool’s to applying the minerals and getting a flawless finish.

Do not add more powder to your brush when applying around your eye area .  Make sure you have hydrated the skin around the eye area first before applying the minerals.

For those with dry skin apply crem concealer under eye and cheek area then apply powder foundation. You can add your foundation powder to your own moisturiser mix and apply with fingers or a make up sponge.

The most important tip to applying mineral make up is to apply it in very sheer layers to create a flawless natural look .

You can spritz your face with a refreshing mist and then use a sponge or brush to lightly smooth your make up this will minimize the appearance of large pores. It also gives a dewy fresh finish for those with dry skin.

Bella Vi make-up can be applied after facial treatments such as waxing, IPL, microdermabrasion, laser and face peels. As the minerals have natural anti-inflammatory and calming properties to help soothe the skin and allow it to function and breath, and protecting the skin with it’s natural built in sun screen .  Mineral cosmetic’s are highly recommended by dermatologists, skin care professionals and cosmetic surgeons world wide for it’s unique healing properties.

EYESHADOW

Mineral eyeshadows are very versatile. They can be used as shadows, highlighters, contour shading powders and used wet for eyeliners and more dramatic effects.

Eyeshadow is best applied with the Bella Vi  oval fluff eyeshadow brush, using very small amounts at a time press the product into the brush head to reduce fallout, tap off excess and apply as desired.

• Use light base colours to highlight the brow bone
• Use medium colours on the eyelid and crease
• Use dark colours to contour and define the outer eye socket and lash line

Use the mineral eyeshadow over the Bella Vi eyeliners for a more defined sultry sexy look . Apply base colour first then draw along lash line with eyeliner then apply the darker contour colours in the socket crease by pressing the powder onto the eyes using the Bella Vi- oval fluff eyeshadow brush or the fine cheisel eyeshadow brush.

WET: Mix a small amount of powder with water in the lid of your eyeshadow container ( wipe the lid out with tissue when finished) to create a crème eyeshadow and using the fine cheisel brush to draw along the lash line for a liquid eyeliner effect and also creates a dramatic luster of colour on the eyelid.

Fabulous Eyeshadow combinations:

• Matte Beige, Iced Coffee, Matte Earth
• Chantilly, Iced coffee, Aqua Marine
• Moonstone, Candy Floss, Sugar plum or Exotic plum
• Moonstone, Bare Beauty, Sassy girl
• Matte beige, Gold, Mystic green or Mocha
• Moonstone, Sky Blue, Blue Bells

SETTING POWDER

Bella Vi Setting Powder can be used to apply prior to applying foundation as a primer for lasting oil control apply with the Kabuki brush, then apply foundation on top.

To reduce the appearance of  large pores apply setting powder with a sponge before foundation application . pressing the sponge firmly into the skin to smooth the skin surface.

For long lasting oil adsorbtion  and to give a lasting matte effect simply dust on Bella Vi  setting powder over your foundation including eye and lip area with our Kabuki brush.

To apply your setting powder:

1. Dip your Bella Vi brush into the powder and work into the bristles ensuring the brush is evenly coated
2. Tap off the excess powder
3. Apply in downward strokes all over the face

LIP LINERS & LIPSTICK

Bella Vi lip liners define your lips and help keep your lipstick on for longer, and also stops feathering of the lips.

When applying lipliner, outline your entire lip area and then fill in the lips. This is a wonderful base for your lipstick with great staying power.

You don’t have to use the matching lipliner to your lipstick. Mix it up to make new and exciting colours. Adding gloss onto the liners gives a great effect.

Try using a light liner with a dark lipstick or a dark liner with a light lipstick for a luscious natural, sexy pout.

Applying foundation onto your lip area prior to defining your lip contour with the Bella Vi lipliner will give it staying power and blot lipstick with a tissue for long lasting colour.

BRONZER

Bella Vi bronzer’s are very concentrated pigments so a little goes a long way use very sparingly

To apply your bronzer:

1. Apply your Bella Vi Kabuki brush into the sifter container or the lid, working the powder into the bristles ensuring the brush is lightly covered and evenly coated with bronzer
2. Tap off excess powder 
3. Apply on the cheekbone area working it back into the hairline. Can be used all over the face if it is the correct colour match for your skin complexion
4. You can apply powder to your face and body to even skin tones

BRUSH CLEANING:

To clean your natural hair brushes dampen the bristles with warm water add some antibacterial soap or shampoo wash . Gently press the brush back and forth in the sink workng it into a lather. Then give the brush a good rinse until water runs clear .

Leave the brushes laying flat on a clean towel to dry over night . It is important to keep your brushes clean and hygienic and you will get a better application if you clean them regularly.

Our Kabuki deluxe short and long handled brushes are made of high quality goat hair  and they are very soft and luxurious to use . Our eyeshadow brushes are made from natural hair – pony and sable.

PROBLEM SHOOTING