Charlie

Licensed Cosmetologist and Film Critic

Charlie is a licensed Advanced Cosmetologist and movie reviewer based in the United States. With over 13 years of experience in cosmetology, Charlie uses her expertise in makeup, skin, hair, aesthetics, and color theory to educate her audience about beauty in film on social media. Her account on Instagram, @TakingFilmTooSeriously, has over 34k followers. In addition, with over 20 years of self-directed study in film, she shares story and writing analysis, exploring the spiritual, psychological, and emotional themes in pop culture media.

Education

  • Advanced Cosmetology

Professional Achievements

  • Consulted with thousands of clients on makeup and skincare, working with women of all ages and ethnicities
  • Specializes in transformational makeovers, helping people discover their best look based on their features, facial anatomy, and coloring
  • Worked as a cosmetic trainer and educator for a major cosmetics company for over four years, teaching classes for clients and new makeup artists
  • Brings her teaching background to social media, pulling back the curtain on techniques used on screen and current pop culture trends, educating on everything from skin undertone to cosmetic injections

Favorite Piece of Advice

Whether you’re an actor or a stay-at-home mom, analyze your undertone and facial features to unlock your best look!

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Forum Comments (1)

How to get the clean girl aesthetic as a lazy girl
There are a few components I see in the clean girl aesthetic.

1. Fluffy, natural, lived-in brows. To get these, use products like brow pencils and brow powders, and get away from brow pomades and brow dips that are really structured and heavy. Brows are kind of the foundation of the face. They shape the eyes. They have control over the cheekbones. They also help to shape the nose, which a lot of people don't know.

2. Clean skin. Here, use skin tints, BB creams, tinted SPFs, and types of foundations that are very sheer in coverage so that you can see freckles. You don't want to look like you've tried.

3. Glowing skin. For this, use glow serums (and just heavily focus on your skin care), highlighters, luminizers, and cream blushes. Skip the powders. Creams are like butter on toast. They will melt into the skin, like they did for Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights.

4. Natural lips. Maybe use a little lip liner, a little bit of gloss, possibly a lip stain. Do not use heavy lipstick or anything matte.

Co-authored Articles (8)

12 Features & Signs of Conventionally Attractive People

Taking a closer look at beauty standardsSometimes beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but other times beauty can be what society says it is. That’s why we have the term “conventionally attractive.” You might have...

Here’s What Every Power Rangers Color Really Means

Plus, a complete list of characters who wore each color''Power Rangers'' is an iconic show that ran from 1993 to 2023—and the fun might not be over yet, since a Disney+ reboot is rumored to be in the works. Every Power...

Are Dimples Considered Attractive? Everything You Need to Know

Licensed cosmetologist Charlie explains why dimples are considered attractiveDimples are a unique and eye-catching trait. But do people usually consider them to be attractive? If you’re looking for the answers to this ...

What Are Impossible Colors and How Can You See Them?

Licensed cosmetologist and film critic Charlie explains what impossible colors are and why we can’t see themThe human eye is only capable of seeing a very narrow range of colors, but that doesn’t mean other colors do...

Best Color Pairings & Palettes That Go with Purple

Discover complementary shades for purple decor and clothingPurple is a stunning shade that can enhance a room or an outfit. And, it looks even better when paired with complementary hues. There are a variety of colors tha...

How to Do Cheek Squats for Sculpted Cheekbones

Plus, learn about the potential benefits of exercising your cheeksCheek squats can be an effective way to tone your face. The facial yoga exercise can help to lift your cheek muscles, define your jawline, and reduce the ...

How to Create and Use an Analogous Color Scheme

Licensed cosmetologist and film critic Charlie explains analogous color schemes and what makes them so visually stunningWhether you’re interested in color theory or you need inspo for your next design project, you’re...

How to

Apply a Full Face of Base Makeup Without Foundation

You don’t need foundation to create a polished base, sometimes less really is more. This guide will show you how to apply a full face of base makeup using skincare, concealer, and a few defining products to even out yo...