CONTEST RULES 1/21- 1/28

(Sorry for the technical difficulties, I think I have it straightened out now)

*RPM ONLINE MAKEUP ACADEMY CONTEST*

CONTEST Rules and guidelines:

 In honor of Martin Luther King day, I wanted to have a special contest! 

What I would like for YOU to do is MESSAGE RPM Online Training a photo of a  makeup look that YOU have applied, either on yourself or a client and that photo will be entered into a photo album on the RPM page. 

You have until THIS FRIDAY (1/25/2013 @ 11:59pm PST) to send in your photo. ONE PHOTO MAY BE ENTERED. You can make a collage to show eyes open and/or closed. Just make sure to message ONE photo to be entered. Choose wisely! :)

Beginning  9 am PST Saturday (1/26/13) the album will be available for people to "LIKE" which photo they like or want to vote for. LIKES = VOTES. So, feel free to take the album link and share it on YOUR timeline so your friends can vote for you.

 Whichever photo gets the most "Likes" by 8pm PST on MONDAY 1/28/2013 will win! 

***WINNER WILL BE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED SHORTLY AFTER CONTEST ENDS***

What do you win? How about a FREE enrollment to my PREMIERE ARTISTRY class and FREE BRUSH SET! Artistry class includes : Learning usage of professional brushes, color theory, how to do red carpet makeup, marketing yourself, HD Airbrushing class, learning how to build your makeup kit, just to name a few! 

Make sure to get your friends to like your picture and get as many Likes as you can! I want everyone to enter. Don't be discouraged and think you "may not be good enough", or "I'll never win"! I am looking for the most LIKES on YOUR PHOTO! 

Good luck! I can't wait to see your looks





Be bold
  Be sexy
   Be YOU!

- xxoRain

You have questions, we have answers!

Thank you for sending in some of your questions. Let's get right to it.

Question & Answers:

Q1:  "I have blue eyes and don't want to over do my eye shadow. What do I do with my eyeshadow to not downplay my blue eyes? Also, what is a good nude lip color ?" - Wendy Tesch

A1: Blue contacts (eyes) work great with warm tone eye shadows. Golds, brown, beige, yellow and orange looks great with blue because they are on the opposite end of the color wheel, so they compliment the blue. You could also go with green. They will make those baby blues really pop! 

For nude lips, find a warm tone liner and lipsticks just slightly darker then your tone lips. Then add a translucent lip gloss for shine. If you want to really go nude add a little concealer over the lipstick.

Q2: "How long is the shelf life of makeup products like eyeshadow? I never know when to replace them." - Krista Marino Orne

A2: By law all products have to have the tuna can symbol. Creams don't last near as long as dry products because cream products are more susceptible to bacteria. Foundations, liquid liners, mascara are examples of products that need to be replenished more than shadows. There are products out there to sanitize your dry powders. Or just make your own with (at least) 75% alchohol and spritz the top layer to kill any bacteria. That bacteria could cause itchy eyes.  

Q3:  "What do you recommend for under eye concealer, for older women, to prevent creasing in fine lines?" - Suzi Varela

A3- Any 'makeup artist' designed makeup line has great concealer: Makeup Forever, Bobby Brown, Smash Box, etc...

•The key to avoid creasing is using a finely graded loose powder and set the makeup. Really press the product it into the skin and brush off access. 

Q4: "I'm interested in enrolling for your Master Artistry course soon. I see the brushes are included; what about the makeup? Is there a certain brand to use?" - Amy Moreno

A4: At this time, we don't offer makeup kits with classes. I mainly use Makeup Forever products. Online, you can sign up to the Makeup Forever artist program and they will give you discounted starter kits. If you are in Vegas, go to Sephora on Las Vegas blvd. to Makeup Forever's pro store. The Artists there can help you put together a kit. 

Q5: "Which cosmetic stores offer their discounts once you're certified and which stores are best to start building my makeup kit?" - Anjy Boussy-Wehbe and Rachael Shaffer

A5: Click here for more information ( http://makeuponlinetraining.com/customer-service-2/pro-discounts/ ) Makeup Forever, MAC, Stila, Urban Decay, NYX, TEMPTU PRO, Smashbox.

•You can also get really great deals on makeup at beauty expos. IMATS is a great start. It's a great chance to play with the makeup and see what you like. 

Thank you so much for your questions. I hope they have helped you! 

Do you have another question you would like answered? Please contact me by clicking on my TWITTER or FACEBOOK and please stay tuned to my ONLINE MAKEUP TRAINING page , as well. I will have contests ,coming soon, you won't want to miss!

Be bold,

  Be sexy,

    Be You!

Rain Andreani founded the world's first Online Makeup Academy

Artists create life in ways others are unable to imagine it. Creativity matched with talent and knowledge becomes transforming. Rain Andreani, your lead instructor, is one of Hollywood’s most sought after makeup artists. A consummate professional, Rain has hands on expertise in the beauty and entertainment industry ranging from weddings, pageants and photo shoots, to high octane concerts and red carpet events. She has had a lifelong passion for makeup beginning with a fascination with her mother's makeup drawer at a very young age and even today classifies herself as a continual student of the art of makeup. Rain got her start as a last minute stand in for an absent makeup artist and has never looked back. She learned from every formal and informal opportunity she could find, seeking out any new tips, tricks or mistakes to perfect her art.

Her genuine love of people, and talent with a makeup brush, pushed her quickly into the spotlight. Her brushes have touched the faces of several of Hollywood A-listers such as Kirsten Dunst, Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, and Brittney Spears to name a few.It wasn't long before Rain realized the need for more options in both quality products and continuing education for aspiring makeup artists. As a result, Additionally, Rain founded a company of unsurpassed quality cosmetics in Las Vegas from the ground up making her the first makeup artist in Las Vegas to have created a cosmetic line named after her with amazing formulas and packaging...

However, Rain's dream was to have the ability to reach people all over the world on a mass scale. As a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Rain's ability to relate to others is unmatched. She decided to share her inside secrets with those who share her passion by creating the first True Online Makeup Academy that could be accessed from anywhere in the world. This academy allows aspiring makeup artists to effectively learn at their own pace in the convenience of their home or work. All students receive a certificate of completion after they complete their course. Its not that easy Students must take numerous test and do assignment to be able to graduate. Rains grades all in her e-learning platform herself.
Today, Rain continues to teach and inspire. She is an unstoppable force in the makeup industry. Like her makeup idol Kevyn Aucoin, Rain believes " there are no rules in makeup," but with guidance and inspiration everyone can bring out true beauty.

Be creative. Be passionate. Let Rain Andreani show you how to create life as you have only imagined it could be!

Rain Andreani
http://www.makeuponlinetraining.com

Gene Simmons makeup look

Hi makeup friends, we are proud to launch a new FX special effects class featuring the one and only Gene Simmons with his Kiss makeup look. Celebrity makeup artist Rain Andreani recently tour with Kiss and knows all the secrets and techniques that goes into creating this amazing look, just in time for Halloween for all the fans! We will show you step by step how he puts this amazing makeup look every night before going on stage. For more information visit http://www.makeuponlinetraining.com enjoy :0))