Ask me your questions and I will answer! ;)
Hey guys, I’ve been getting lots of questions about makeup, how I started, etc and it’s hard to answer them all throughout the day so I thought I’d have you all ask me here on the comments area of this post and I will then post another blog with your answers. This way, you can all see answers to other peoples questions that can be helpful to you. Xo
Mario
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Hi Mario
Loving all the looks you create with your magic..and thank you sooooo much for this amazing blog where people like us (who have no clue about looking as hot as celebrities) can learn SO much from experts like you..you have a BIG HEART!! thank you for sharing your tips and tricks and giving the exact placement techniques…you are a gem!
now to my question…i actually have REEEALLY dark under-eye circles..i am presently using bobbi brown corrector & a mac concealer…i just thought i should take your expert opinion on this..which concealer would you recommend for HORRIBLY dark under-eye circles and which won’t crease alot…?
and oh one more thing..i read your blog post about weddings..and the makeup you did for your sister’s wedding was AMAAAZING!! OUT OF THIS WORLD i tell ya!! she looks like an ANGEL!!! i know i might be asking too much..but is it possible you could do a close “GET THE LOOK” for your sister’s wedding makeup? i don’t even know if you still remember it..but i would REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY appreciate it if you could
or atleast just a break-down of how to achieve a similar look for the EYES 
i hope you take my questions into consideration as well..thanks in advance!
takecare
a regular reader of your blog…
HEY MARIO, I LOVE THE WAY YOU DO MAKEUP!! I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS. 1. I NEVER USED FOUNDATION BECAUSE I’M SCARED IT MIGHT RUIN MY SKIN, AND I WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK LIKE MYSELF WHEN WITHOUT IT! HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT FOUNDATION?? SHOULD I START USING IT? I FEEL WHEN I DO MY MAKEUP IT WLD LOOK BETTER WITH FOUNDATION. DO U KNO ANY THAT WOULDNT DAMAGE SKIN? 2. I HAVE A LIGHT SKIN COMPLEXION SO WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD LIPSTICK & GLOSS COLOR? 3. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO HELP ME KEEP MY SKIN AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE? 4. HOW DO SOME WOMEN GET THE BIG PORES AND CRATERS ON THERE FACE? AND HOW CAN I PREVENT THAT FROM HAPPENING. THANK YOU SOO MUCH I CAN’T WAIT FOR YOUR RESPONSE
Mario ,
You are really talented!! Love your blog
Can you please share what highlighter you used on the model for this blog post?
Kim always have this bronze glow on her skin, legs , shoulders.. What can I do to achieve such a look?
cant wait for your next post.. I really respect you because you are very people-friendly and your fans love that!!
Mario’s fan here!!! Mario rockssssss..
Hi Mario, i love your work, Keep it up, i just have a question if you can answer me back please, on kims face i seen you ues a power under her eyes i just wanted to know the name of the product and what foundation is good if you have a face the breaks out from MAC foundations, thank you
Mario- How do you get the undereye area above the cheek bone on Kim Kardashian to look so bright? I love it! What product do you use and specifically where and how do you apply it? Thanks!!
When will you be answering the questions? I have a few more.
Hi Mario!
I’m having my big birthday party coming up in 2 weeks and I wanted help on my makeup! I’m wearing an ivory colored dress with a fuschia orchid in my hair. I have dark brown hair and blue/green/grey eyes. All of your makeup looks are mainly for brown eyes, I was wondering what you would recommend for me. My lips are also pretty reddish, so it takes time to nude them up. I was thinking of tying some fuschia into my lips or eyes. I have fuschia MAC pigment powder and MAC pink poodle gloss and the sparkly pink dazzleglass… I know its prob all too much together… what do you think?? Would love your advice.
Thanks!!!
Hi Mario,
I’m a Vancouver based makeup artist. I recently graduated from John Casablancas Institute. I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how you could started and how you got yourself out there. my email is teresa.hornacek@hotmail.com. thank you!
Hi Mario. I’ve modeled in the past and had some really amazing makeup artists work on me and the best were masters at contouring. I’ve tried to do it at home and I can never get it right! Can you share some tips? Thank you so much!
Hi Mario
Just wondering where i can find the Beauty Tech concealer palette online..I live in Canada so trying to find a website where I can purchase it online..
thanks
M
how many concelur i should use for my eyes because i have balck circle and i have medium skin colour which brozners are fit me send me in this emial : lmshehhi@dm.gov.ae
for under eyes that somewhat sink in, what is your advice to make it look smoother and more flat under the eye?
if you have acne scarring, what should i do to conceal that…apply concealer before or after foundation?
is there a way to use the beauty blender without it soaking up the product?
what bronzer is good for african american skintone(nc50)
what is the best foundation for skin that needs more coverage?
is armani foundation good?
what is advice on large pores when putting on your foundation?
Hey Mario
- First of all i think you are g.r.e.a.t . I learned sooo much from just watching your video’s !! i looove you!
- I have this question i asked so many “beauty-specialists” here in Germany but i never never got a satisfying answer and thats why I always bought the wrong ( but very expensive ) make up. I have some small scars on my cheeks (left from acne,little bit depressed)..when i dont wear foundation they are hardly visible but when i want to go out or when i have a date i want to put on foundation etc…but make up always makes it look even worse
because of the shadows that are created on my cheeks..in some lights it looks really bad 
i hate it so much that i became obsessed with trying out different foundation but nothing seems to help..or am I doing something wrong?..i use matte bronzers(MAC) and matte foundations (MAC) and a anti-oily-skin creme to prevent “shining” …but its still not how i want it to look 
..i mean i know foundation cant make them dissapear, but Mario do you know something that would help,something to put under the foundation or a technique that would make them less visible? I know you are working all the time with people with “perfect” skin..but I thought I’ll ask it anyway =) i hoooope to hear something from you!! Thanks in advance! Have a nice weekend!
Hi I was wondering what are some foundations that you normally use? I know you use a few different ones, so I just want to know the ones that are staples for you! thanks mario!
Hi Mario!
First I have to tell you that you are the best! I love all the looks that you do and I think it’s amazing that you have a blog! Here are my questions:
1) I know that in the wedding post you suggested the laura mercier loose setting powder. For everyday would you suggest that one too? And if yes do you suggest the traslucent or the beige one?
2) Ok may be this is going to sound like a funny question but do you know the product lashes to die for night time eyelash conditioning treatment by peterthomasroth? If you know it what do you think about it. It’s $125.00 at sephora and I really don’t want a buy it if it doesn’t work. lol
3) Wich anti aging cream do you recommend?
Thank you and I’m sorry if there is some mistakes in my comment but I’m french ( :
Like many fans of your work on here, I love blush and brozners. The problem I have have is choosing the right colors for my complexion and apply blush correctly. I am a woman of color and finding products can be difficult at times. If possible, can you do a video tutorial for applying blushes and bronzers?
You are by far the most talented make up artist I have seen. Keep up the good work and thanks for creating a blog to share your tricks and tips with us!
Greeting Mario,
Repetative question, but your fans are all dying to know how you pull of your concealer look for your clients. Specifically Kim K’s. What brand of concealer do you use and what brand of powder are you using under her eyes. What is your technique? I can’t wait to see the video you and Kim are coming out with. I’m such a fan of your work. Thank you, 916 Baby Girl
Hey mario! You are very talented!
I was wondering what you do in the summertime to keep makeup looking fresh and lasting all day?
What are some good everyday foundations?
With girls who wear makeup everyday, what do you suggest doing to stay away from breakouts?
Mario,
I can honestly say that you are one of my favourite makeup artists right now. I love your modern, fresh take on makeup and how well your vision for the person’s face translates and brings out their absolute beauty.
I guess I really don’t have a question, but i just love seeing your work and reading about what products you love for what and what works best for you, and seeing videos of you doing makeup because i really learn a lot and i love recreating your looks, so keep em comin! Oh I thought of something….as a makeup artist, I find that I still haven’t settled on one particular brand of foundation…do you recommend any brand in particular? like MUFE, Graftobian, Kryolan….Nars…etc?
Thanks a lot!
Hi Mario!
I was wondering what color eye shadows you recommend for blue eyes. I have more of a gray/blue eye color.
Thank you!!
HI MARIO!! PLEASE HELP…….
WHAT IS THE BEST BRUSH FOR APPLYING FOUNDATION? I USE BRUSH 188 BY MAC. IT HAS A WHITE TIP, BUT COVERAGE IS OK. ALSO WHAT DO YOU RECCOMEND FOR AGING PREVENTION?? I’M 27 AND FREAKED OUT ABOUT WRINKLES….LOL I JUST STARTED USING SHISEIDO. I REALLY HOPE U HAVE TIME TO ANSWER.
I LOVE UR WORK!
XOXO,
VERONICA
Hello Mario,
I think the work you do is very beautiful especially on Kim kardashian and the recent wedding post was great. I love the bronzed look and i use bronzer from Smashbox Suntan Matte and i was wondering if the product from model co BRONZE Airbrush Face would work better?
Thanks in advance,
Annalisa
Mario,
I am African American and LOVE the way you do makeup. I have two questions, I have really dark circles under my eyes and every concealer i try make me look ashy or greenish once it sets…any suggestions of a brand is should try? I have pretty much tried them all. Secondly, could you possibly do some get-the-looks on some darker skin tones so I can have a little something to go by! Thanks Love your work.
Hey Mario, I have dark hair and eyes, and a medium complexion, can you suggest a day eye color, that isn’t dull?..Thanks!
I have very oily skin and I like the matte look. I’ve tried all kinds of products from drug stores to the Brandt collection. Nothing seems to work. Right now I’m using the Sephora Picture Perfect primer (i think that’s the name). What do you recommend to keep the oil down and not have to powder every 30 mins to look mattefied? What are bronzers for? What’s the best pore minimizer? I’ve used Dr. Brandts pore minimizer products but they don’t do much for me. Where can I get great make-up brushes but not bank breakers? Thanks for making this blog! XOXO
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I always have trouble applying blush without it loose powder falling onto the rest of my face, and it’s never even. What is the proper way to apply blush, and any tricks??
What self tanning should I use with light skin.
Hey Mario! My question is what would be your favourite MAC & NARS eye, lips & blush products for brown eyes, brunette…basically myself, you can see me on facebook. lol. Otherwise to use on Kim!
i LOVE your work, i think you’re truly an artist. I’m sure you have experience with South Asian clients in the past – from that, do you have any products you think specifically work better on that kind of a skin tone?
What’s your opinion on MAC vs Makeup Forever? Do you like one over the other, or feel like it’s pretty even on quality of things like foundations and eyeshadows?
Hi Mario! I would like to know how to match make-up and outfit…I love bright and colorful eyeshadows, but if I match it with what I’m dressing I’m afraid I’m overdoing…what do you think? when can someone wear purple, green or blue eyeshadows?
Hi Mario, big fan of all your work – your video with K Kardashian was really helpful!
The one thing I can’t seem to master is the “dewy” look. I’ve tried using highlighters and primers but i still just look matte! I have normal/dry skin, HELP!
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Hi Mario!! i was wondering if you had any tips/tricks for working with oily skin. Are there certain products that work better then others like primers or eyeshadows? I am sure you come across many skin types so any advice or tips you have would be awesome!! Thanks so much! I love all the looks that you do and I am super excited you have a blog!!
Ok Mario, here we go, what is the trick to putting on false lashes, its so difficult but it makes a big difference in the complete look? And also please send me a link to a tutorial on the “smokey eye” look. Thank you soo much. Oh yah and are you gonna be in the Vegas area around June 24- 29? i and my sisters would love a personal tutorial make over. Thank you for your time.
If you could recommend a school in California to attend to learn amazing techniques where would u go? I want to attend school down there then hopefully transform into a professional makeup artist!!
Hi Mario,
What are good combinations of eyeshadow colors, something you can wear causally? Something besides the browns?
Thanks, Mae
hey mario what loose and presses powders do you use?
Hi Mario,
i think you are great at what you do and love alll your work so far!!
i have a big problem lol i have really small eyelashes what do you think is the best mascara? also how did you get in the business? i love the way you make Kim look so TAN how do you achieve that? ok love thanks muchas Gracias!
Jenn
will you make anymore videos?
Hey mario!!! what foundations do you use most of the time? what is your favorite foundation? what is your favortie make up line?
Hi Mario! I bought the Stila brush you recommended and I love it!!!!! However, I am having a hard time finding the LORAC flatter edge brush you used for your video with Kim K. Do you know where to find it or a good substitute for it? Thank you for sharing. You are the best!!! I love your works….
I love you work!!!!!
What blush or bronzer did u use on this model (picture on top) I love it!
also whats your favorite bronzer?
Hi, Mario. First of all, I think you are a magical makeup genius and I am a big fan of your work. I am the writer and editor of Spoiled Pretty, a beauty blog…and I frequently post and discuss your makeup techniques and favorite products on my site.
I would LOVE to interview you for my blog. If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to contact me. My readers would be thrilled (and so would I)!
Daneen Baird
Spoiled Pretty
http://spoiledpretty.com
spoiledpretty@gmail.com
PS…you are are such a cutieeepie!
How did you become so famous? Did you just wake up one day and deicided that you were never gonna stop until everyone knew your name?
Who has been the worse person you have every worked on?
Hi Mario, you’re makeup talent is unbelievable! you are by far better than the rest…i have a couple ?’s:
1) how do you apply blush so perfectly and make it look so good?? Where and how is blush supposed to be used? it is my favorite makeup staple but i feel as if everytime I apply it, it doesn’t look as defined and flawless.
2) What is the easiest way to apply liquid eyeliner?
3) I looooove love Smashbox bronzer, but am getting sick of it, do you happen to know of any other great bronzers??
I love your art !
I have a lot of trouble having my under eye concealor staying put without sliding or creasing throughout the day. I use Bobbi Brown’s eye corrector underneath and then I layer it with Makeup For Ever’s waterproof concealor…but, it still doesn’t stay put. Could you do a STEP-BY-STEP tutorial on undereye concealor?
Thank you!
Hi Mario, Just started reading your blog. I love how you do Kim K’s face. I noticed that you make her cheeks so defined and they end up looking amazing. I have a face that is similar to that complexion. When going for an “everyday look” what blush and bronzer do you recommend? In other words what is your favourite Blush and Bronzer?
I can’t wait to see more “GET THE FACE” posts. You are amazing!! Truly an artist!
What are your make up must haves? what are your favorite make up brands? what moisturizers do you use?
i love your videos / pictures and i think your amazing !!! i was wondering if you can give me some tips on how to correct purple/blue under eye circles and concealors/ correctors you would recommend? i love how you make everyone look refreshed and natural under the eye and it’s always been problamatic area for me so please if you can help me out it would make my day! thanks for your time : )