Trends Fortune Seekers This year we’ve experienced an unprecedented reality, something that has left many of us a little shell-shocked. The experience for some has found them delving deeper into themselves to explore the inner self. When the world slowed down it allowed us time to think, to ponder life and the future, to wonder, to challenge thought and motives, to ask ourselves the question, “What’s next for me?”
Products in Focus Clean and Care As much as we all love to play with make-up, and feel like we’re looking our best, there’s nothing better than taking it all off at the end of the day and experiencing that feeling of clean and fresh skin. There’s something indulgent about the ritual of cleaning and cleansing your face to perfection.
Trends Pop of Soda In the light of what is coined as the ‘new normal’ our lives have taken many twists and turns, and as a result we see new trends evolving and emerging. The ever-present digital age has now become a large part of our social events and personal engagements, the lines between what is ‘reality’ and what is digital have been blurred in a way we haven’t experienced before.
Behind the Sciences High Gloss With any product development at Kryolan, there are certain processes and procedures that are followed. The first thing is always the concept itself. How does the whole initiative begin?
Pro Talk Diversity At Kryolan we have always strived to not only be inclusive of all make-up professionals and make-up users, but to actually provide what is needed. There has been little question if our brand caters for all, it is what we’re known for. As the world’s perception of beauty becomes more diverse all the time, how do we ensure that we keep our finger on the pulse?
Pro Tips Color Theory - Advanced When it comes to make-up it’s easy to forget the importance of the science behind it all when distracted by the latest release of glitzy pigments or fad applicators. Don’t get us wrong, there’s definitely room for all of that, too! However, nothing is more important than understanding color.
Pro Tips Set. Fix. Blot. When it comes to powder it can get confusing to know what to use and when. There are so many variants when selecting which powder is suitable. We want to break them down for you and explain all the options and their particular unique functions.
Pro Tips Dermacolor D31 + D32 There are many multifunctional products within our range. Two particular icons are from the Dermacolor Camouflage collection. Dermacolor Camouflage Creme D31 and D32 are shades predominantly used for color correction, they are crucial in achieving the impression of realistic skin during the cosmetic camouflage process.
Trends 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.
Pro Tips 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.
Products in Focus 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.
Trends 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?
Pro Tips Color Theory - Beginner 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.
Trends Bold Metallics This season we are inspired by a crossover of reality and virtual reality. Classic looks are amplified through color, dimensions and texture.
Pro Tips 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.
Products in Focus 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.
Products in Focus Dermacolor Camouflage - A system for all occasions The Dermacolor Camouflage System has been a leading range in professional make-up since its launch in 1975. From Hollywood blockbusters to the individual customer, the system is able to cover all manner of skin conditions, abnormalities and cosmetic adornments such as tattoos that conventional make-ups simply are not designed for or capable of achieving.
Behind the Sciences Dermacolor Camouflage Creme There are some things that make you wonder what they’re doing in a Kryolan production room. Why does every workstation have a mini flamethrower – that is, a gas lighter – when burners are not part of the equipment and the stove in the middle of the room is electric?
Pro Tips Color Correction Mastering color correction is fundamental for any professional MUA, and without a good understanding of color theory, you simply can’t correct. Color correction uses the basis of color theory to rectify discoloration, and therefore, the opposites on a color wheel will counteract each other.
Behind the Sciences Lip Stain Daniel Gräber stands in the production rooms of Kryolan and carefully pulls off the cover of a white square tub. There’s no other way to say it, other than what he sees next is a load of glaring pink.
Pro Talk Portfolio Management Once upon a time, an artist’s ‘book’ was the only way they could show off their work to prospective clients. And establishing and maintaining a portfolio in the form of a physical book was one of those catch-22 situations for anyone wanting to embark on a career in make-up.
