How does makeup affect public perception
For this interview, you will prepare 10 open-ended questions that focus on your newly approved EQ (in fact, your first question can be your EQ). Remember, all interviews must be done in person unless they are specifically approved by your house teacher. Additionally, one person may be interviewed a maximum of two times.
1. Who do you plan to interview? What is this person's area of expertise?
- Esmerelda Lopez. She's a Ruby Makeup academy certified artist which qualifies her to be a great interviewee.
2. Verify that you have called your interviewee to schedule an interview. What is the date and time of the interview?
- February 6th, 2016
3. Phrase an open-ended question that will help you find research resources that would help to answer the EQ.
- Do you suggest that girls should wear makeup at a certain age or do you feel that there should be a specific age limit?
4. Phrase an open-ended question that will help you think about other useful activities you might do to help you answer the EQ (IC2, possible experts to talk to, etc).
- How do you think makeup has changed throughout the years? And how it's been viewed?
5. Phrase two open-ended questions that help you to understand your interviewee's perspective on an aspect of your EQ.
- How do you think media affects the way people see makeup?
- Should it matter how makeup is advertised? Or should that be a main focus point to change the way it's viewed?
5. Do you feel that makeup empowers you?
6.What are some key points that you notice from negative energy people may say about makeup/cosmetics?
7.How can we change the way makeup is advertised?
8.Is there any problems within the makeup industry and the way it's been selling itself these past few years?
9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years as a makeup artist?
10. What advice would you give someone who is just starting out on makeup?
Do you feel that makeup empowers you?
Yes I feel that makeup gives me the ability to look my best self even when I may not feel 100%. I know makeup is seen as something really negative most of the time but I know that not only for myself but for other people that it makes a big difference in some people's life. And I think that's the most import part.
What are some key points that you notice from negative energy people may say about makeup/cosmetics?
I’ve noticed that a lot of people love to have opinions about you and what you wear. Its really confusing and funny at the same time because it's people telling me that I shouldn't wear too much makeup or make my eyeliner that thick. It's crazy to hear the things that people say about girls in general too. Like wow we get slammed for not wearing makeup too. There's always negative energy in the makeup industry and it's really sad to see it.
How can we change the way makeup is advertised?
I think if we advertised the benefits of wearing makeup that would help the industry a lot even if it was just showing the self-esteem that it gives girls it might give people a different perspective that opposers don't really see that often. Also of course, showing that cosmetics gives people empowerment is really important too, since you know that people often see it as a way to hide yourself, it's actually the opposite, well at least for me I feel that way.
Is there any problems within the makeup industry and the way it's been selling itself these past few years?
Well, I feel that the makeup industry has been growing a lot these past few years but I don't really know what to say about it. There are a lot of artists who are fame hungry and trying to get into fashion shows or doing makeup for celebrities. I would say that it's a hard industry to work in especially as a full time job even though I do part time for now. I have friends that do it as their main job but it's not enough so they have to get a second job until they establish their name and get more clients but that's always the hard part because it's such a competitive job.
The industry has sold itself well to the public and I think that's why a lot of people are considering becoming makeup artist but it's becoming a common job now.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years as a makeup artist?
Um, in 5 years I see myself growing my name a bit more as far as getting clients. But Honestly, I don't really know where I want to go with my skills in makeup artistry. There's a lot I can do but again I also have to consider that it if I decided to do this full time that it has to financially support me too. So always remember that when looking into a career!
What advice would you give someone who is just starting out on makeup?
I would say to not be in such a rush to wear it. As much as I love makeup I wish I waited until I was older to use it because it changes you and the way you see yourself, even if you're comfortable in your skin. I would say first learn to love your face first without makeup, and when you feel confident enough, i'd say that's the best time to ease into cosmetics.
- Do you suggest that girls should wear makeup at a certain age or do you feel that there should be a specific age limit?
Again, it depends on how comfortable you are. I personally feel that 15/16 is the best age to look into it. The longer you wait the better it is for you because no one wants to go through that awkwards blue eyeshadow stage. As far as should there be a specific age limit, I would say yes and no. I don't think 12 year old girls should be wearing makeup but it's hard to monitor it because there's a lot of advertisements directed to the younger girls that tell them to wear makeup.
- How do you think makeup has changed throughout the years? And how it's been viewed?
Yeah most definitely haha. Makeup has grown for the better, remember when thin eyebrows were a thing? Gosh that was such a bad makeup phase! I feel that we have hit a lot of growth with seeing makeup more of something positive then negative too.
- How do you think media affects the way people see makeup?
Social Media in my opinion puts a lot of ideas in young girls heads that they need to do specific makeup looks in order to look or be “pretty”. I think it's mixed message most of the time to be honest.
- Should it matter how makeup is advertised? Or should that be a main focus point to change the way it's viewed?
Advertisements for makeup should encourage beauty positivity instead of putting down simple imperfections everyone has like blemished skin or short eyelashes. It really matters how it's advertised because that shapes the public view of it.
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