In this exclusive interview with Juanjo Gragera, an expert from the prestigious Alberto Dugarte Institute, we explore the secrets behind flawless makeup.
Discover how skincare can transform your final result, the most common mistakes in beauty routines and key tips to get the most out of your skin before a special event.
A conversation full of inspiration and learning for makeup and skincare lovers!
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MAKEUP PHILOSOPHY AND WHAT YOU TRY TO CONVEY WITH EACH LOOK YOU CREATE?
At Alberto Dugarte we always try to enhance the natural beauty of every person who comes to our salon. Our goal when we do makeup on someone is not to make them look well made up, it is to make them look spectacular . Beauty comes before makeup itself.
WHAT LEARNINGS HAVE IMPACTLED YOU MOST DEEPLY WHILE WORKING IN THIS MAKEUP CENTER?
Being decisive, fast and always getting every look we create right. At Alberto Dugarte Institute , we study our client's face and style to always guarantee success.
IN YOUR EXPERIENCE, HOW DOES SKIN CONDITION AFFECT THE FINAL RESULT OF A MAKEUP? ARE THERE ANY KEY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACHIEVING PERFECT SKIN BEFORE A SPECIAL EVENT?
It is essential that the skin is well prepared so that the makeup looks and, above all, is applied properly. It makes the process much easier for us makeup artists and makes the products you apply later look incredible .
We recommend that you do not change your routine right before an event. Your skin is used to the products you apply on a daily basis, so don't take any risks right before an event!
FROM YOUR PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE IN THEIR SKIN CARE ROUTINE THAT AFFECT MAKEUP?
The rush! We have to give each product time so that the skin can absorb it. If we have 5 steps in our skin preparation routine and we do it in 2 minutes, we are saturating the skin with product. Patience is the mother of science!
TELL US ABOUT A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHERE GOOD SKIN CARE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR MAKEUP.
It's a pleasure when you do the makeup of a bride who has taken skin care seriously. The skin is healthy, juicy, hydrated ... That, added to good makeup, is guaranteed success.
YOUR WORK LEADS YOU TO EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT SKIN AND FACES TYPES. IS THERE ANY TECHNIQUE OR TRICK YOU ALWAYS USE TO OVERCOME SPECIFIC CHALLENGES, SUCH AS DEHYDRATED OR TEXTURED SKIN?
Working in thin layers always helps us to modulate and not saturate the skin with product.
AT OHMYKOKO WE PROMOTE THE USE OF NATURAL, VEGAN AND NON-TOXIC COSMETICS. FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE, HAVE YOU NOTICED DIFFERENCES WHEN USING MORE NATURAL PRODUCTS COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL ONES?
It gives us security and peace of mind. We don't know if our client may have any kind of skin problem, and using natural products is always a good idea to avoid any reactions or problems.
DO YOU THINK THERE IS A GREATER AWARENESS ABOUT WHAT WE APPLY TO OUR SKIN? HOW IS THIS REFLECTED IN PEOPLE'S PREFERENCES WHEN CHOOSING MAKEUP PRODUCTS?
Absolutely. Thanks to social media, a wider audience is aware of new products, differences between them and is concerned about finding the right one for their skin type.
FOR THOSE WHO DREAM OF BECOMING PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTS, WHAT SKILLS OR VALUES DO YOU THINK ARE ESSENTIAL TO STAND OUT IN THIS FIELD?
Be very focused on your work and the only competition you have is with yourself. Train yourself and learn from your mistakes.
MAKEUP HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM AND EMPOWER. WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING THING FOR YOU WHEN SEEING THE IMPACT YOUR WORK HAS ON PEOPLE?
The look of astonishment on the client's face! When they get excited and thank you for looking so pretty... it's priceless.
WHAT EXCITING PROJECTS DO YOU HAVE CURRENTLY? DO YOU HAVE ANY PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL GOALS THAT MOTIVATE YOU?
We always have goals, objectives and desires to achieve. I am not in a hurry to reach those goals, I just enjoy the process.
IN THE FUTURE, HOW DO YOU IMAGINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SKIN CARE AND PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP WILL EVOLVING?
They should always go hand in hand. We shouldn't separate skincare and makeup, they should be one and the same to get a perfect result.
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