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RustyBug wrote:
Gotcha, nicely explained.
I figured it was "something" like that ... since you have your own command of what / how you use light for modeling (i.e. contouring).
+1 for artistic input ... which may not be the same as having a functional understanding of the use of light for modeling features.
It just looks to me that the MUA applied makeup for a different lighting setup (frontal, butterfly, etc.) than the one you shot with. Imo, the makeup doesn't help things that much, here. I probably wouldn't mention it, but you seemed to be a bit put off by the MUA decisions (i.e. without you). Imo, it just looks like gratuitous makeup (because we can), rather than actually helpful to bring out features (in concert with the lighting arrangement). That, and as you mentioned, it isn't like he needed MUA for coverup. And, it has a bit of sheen to it ... but, that could be just my personal preference for something more matte. Given your lighting (as designed for the shoot), I think the choice of makeup sheen is relative to the lighting, and to the intent for the image.
Seems like the MUA wanted to dance to the left, while you danced to the right. Probably better (to your point), if the MUA and lighting coordinator are in step with each other. 
Not that photographers should be MUA, or MUA should be photographer, but the point here is that there is a coordination between what each is doing wrt to the model. Imo, the MUA would WANT to know what the lighting is going to be.
Just my way of saying, yeah ... I might be bugged by some rogue makeup, too.
But ... real world, game day, showtime ... sometimes, you just gotta make the best of it. Which is what it sounds like you aspired to.
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You are absolutely right. I think the model had a part in it too, but I could tell it represented something a little deep-seated with him so I decided not to make an issue of it.
I personally don't like makeup when you can look at someone's face and tell that they're clearly wearing makeup, especially when a natural look is desired. In this instance I even had to reduce some of it in post, but that is a welcome cost if it means preserving a positive connection with a muse during and after the shoot. In regards to the sheen, I personally like a strong highlight on the features, so I don't mine that part. It seems this "dewy" look has been popular for a good few years now, which is a trend I don't mind at all. I think it adds to a three dimensional feel on a portrait.
I have actually considered going to beauty school in order to learn and apply makeup for my own and other's photo shoots, but I fear that it would interfere with my photography. A good friend of mine did this, and unfortunately in her case it ruined her passion for photography, so I'm unsure about going down that path.
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) on fashion is that it falls primarily in two camps. They are saying the same thing, but in different regard to nuance. Some apply fashion though shock, intensity, avante garde, different for different, etc. It is in a bold manner that cannot be avoided, but to be noticed. Others apply fashion in a more refined, classic, subtle ability to draw the eye.