Beach Break

The forecast for the fashion Spring Summer 2020 make-up trends direction is inspired by the 1980’s surf culture. A palette of summery, soft colors reminiscent of sun-faded beach scenes. Playful, experimental and even haphazard at times, this vision is a nostalgic journey back through simpler times and encourages us to have fun with a sense of effortless femininity and an ultra-modern edge.

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Skin Tones

For many make-up artists, one of the most exciting discoveries on their professional journey is the moment they can truly identify the full range of hues in every individual’s skin tone and undertone – it’s only then they can understand the distinct differences between the two, and why it’s crucial to get this right.

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Foundations

“We really don’t have enough room,” says a laughing Skadi Langer as she whirls through the Kryolan shop located at the Berlin Headquarters. The make-up artist is holding an overview in her hand that has all the foundations listed and sorted in a diagram.

Melting Glaze

This season encourages us to reconnect. Becoming aware of what moves us emotionally and physically is important to embody this emerging trend. Color plays an essential part in showcasing this movement.

Behind the Sciences

Spy the germs

Gray-blue work surfaces run along the walls at hip level, on them at irregular intervals stand cabinets with heavy metal doors and bright red digital displays, all kinds of high-tech equipment whose purpose is not immediately revealed, piles of Petri dishes, two old-fashioned Bunsen burners and – strangely, above the door hangs a squeaky green rod system with a shower head?

Color Theory

Colors… or your brain’s interpretation of assorted frequency light waves hitting your eyes… are our world at Kryolan. Our scientists’ work with over 170 pure pigments to bring you every shade you could possibly need.

Bold Metallics

This season we are inspired by a crossover of reality and virtual reality. Classic looks are amplified through color, dimensions and texture.

Going Bald

Gone are the days of pre-conceived ideology that bald caps are used to simply make a person look older. Bald caps have now become a technique of make-up artistry not confined to theatrical and aging constraints.

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Blood

Ploppppp – a red droplet falls into the aluminum sink with a dull thud, forming a spot of the size of a penny, whose center is darker and the edges slightly feathered. Fascinated, Gregor Knape watches as the blood-red liquid slowly runs down his hand, condensing until it’s nearly black and slightly bulging at the point where it falls.

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Make-up International Magazine

The M.U.I. has meanwhile matured into a high-class medium and the 6th issue is again full of interesting topics.