MAKEUP allows its wearer to not only feel beautiful, but to express their creativity, since it is considered an art in some sections or society. So says Trinidad-trained makeup artist, Janica Sandy, and because of this, she believes that it is therefore unlikely that makeup would ever truly be “overdone”.
Janica told The Buzz that makeup is a versatile art, and can serve as an attractive accessory, depending on the occasion.
“It all depends on your application. Someone may apply too much foundation, but I wouldn’t consider too much eyeshadow as overdoing it; you can have creative makeup done, or show your creativity through heavy application, depending on the occasion,” she said.

A FEW TIPS
The increased fascination with and use of makeup throughout society has also seen an increase in trained makeup artists, but many women have also tapped into the art for personal use.

Now, with the art being given normative standards through its prolific presence, however, there are some mistakes that women (and even makeup artists themselves) fall victim to. To avoid these, Janica, who trained with Trinidadian ‘Colour-Blocking Queen’ and internationally recognised makeup artist, Ameila ‘Pinky’ Razzaq, has some tips for beginners who are looking to achieve basic everyday looks.
“Everyday makeup should cover blemishes, define your bone structure, and highlight eyes without making it look as though it’s ‘vamped up’,” she suggests, adding that foundation, powder, light eye makeup and neutral lipstick will help to create a natural, polished look that most women would feel comfortable with.
She says, however, that among the most common mistakes that women make in their makeup application are using the wrong shade for their foundation, not blending their eyeshadow enough, and choosing the wrong colours. Makeup artists believe that women should be tested by professionals in order to be advised on products that are right for their skin tone, as well as purchasing the right brushes and looking up colour schemes Online to know which colours go well with each other. “Makeup is an art like any other art, so just as you would have to learn how to paint, you need to learn how to apply makeup well,” Janica said.
The New Amsterdam-born native says that these are the tips that she and her team provide for their customers through her Ultimate Image brand.
“I also try to make my clients as comfortable as possible, meet them halfway with their timings, ask questions, and ask their permission before posting pics. These are the little things that keep them coming back,” she said.

EARLY INTEREST
Of course, her makeup skills have something to do with her satisfied customers as well. Janica’s passion for makeup stemmed from her early interest in fashion and pageantry as a young girl.
She then left her job to study cosmetology, before traveling to Trinidad to further enhance her skills.
“I used to travel a lot, and I would always be amazed at the things that women did with their makeup in those countries. They looked flawless, and they wore it with pride; and I wished that my fellow Guyanese would take makeup to another level, because it was becoming popular worldwide,” she said. Today, she admits that she is glad that Guyana’s makeup industry is also booming, and that so many makeup artists are striving to take their craft to another level.