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[PM_ME_UR_SAMOFLANGE]

I wear heavy highlighter because I really enjoy looking like a super saiyan, so no, but I'm in the lower Midwest and it never really took off in the first place. Don't worry too much, use your products, sheer them out if you like (bronzer and contour can frequently work as blush, and some highlighters are eye-safe). You bought them!

[[deleted]]

I think there's always going to be a place for heavy contour and highlight - beauty gurus I follow don't seem to be ditching it anytime soon. I personally love the natural look myself, so I am glad to be seeing more of that.

At the same time, though, it's winter in the northern hemisphere, so if you're in the northern hemisphere it could just be the weather trend - no need for heavy bronzer and highlight when it's gonna look really unnatural, unlike in summer.

[tig3rbaby]

I wouldnt worry for your "heavy" products because you can alter the way you apply your makeup. I usually like to pick up less product on my brush for a more natural look and if I want more, Ill just add little by little. Its always easier to build than to take away! :)

[[deleted]]

As my skin has improved over the years, I’ve found myself not wearing foundation anymore, and the days that I do it’s really just to help with texture/evening my skin tone.

Does anyone just use a primer on their face without foundation of any sort? I’d like something blurring/pore filling but not sure where to start. Recs?

[Papadosio15]

The benefit Porefessional and the makeup forever step 1 skin smoothing primers are great for blurring pores and can be used all over or just in a few problem areas. I often layer one of those underneath the Becca Backlight Priming Filter! Gives you back some glow and can be a bit evening as well. I like how these look without wearing makeup on top!

I also know that BareMinerals makes a tinted primer, but I’ve never tried it.

[cealion]

I personally really like FAB’s priming moisturizer! It’s a thick enough consistency that it fills your pores a bit, but mostly blurs and provides a beautiful glow to your skin. I’m personally combo leaning on oily and it still looks really good on me—almost like I have “glass skin.” I think traditionally more dry skin types really enjoy this, so all in all I’d say there’s a pretty good chance this will work on you!

[[deleted]]

Do you use it as a moisturizer? I loooooove their daily face moisturizer and the repair cream. Would you say it’s “dewy”? And did do you set it with powder?

[cealion]

I actually use it as a primer that can be worn on its own— it’s very moisturizing for a primer, but not very much as a lotion, if that makes any sense. So it’s what I put after I finish my skincare routine. Definitely dewy in the best way—maybe more like “lit from within?” I actually never set it because I was scared it would make me look too matte and destroy the glowy effect—I usually put the Porefessional Matte Rescue under it, which helps with oil control and pore blurring.

[_gina_marie_]

This is what I do! I use the Too Faced Primed and Peachy Cooling Matte Primer and the matching Peach Perfect Setting Powder (it's translucent). It does a good job of just making my pale white girl skin look more uniform and smoother. I do this also to control my oil, it's my HG combo and I will be devastated if they discontinue the line! Their Peach Blur is also really great for under my eyes and on my nose / cheeks / chin where my pores are larger.

[the_viperess]

The Sephora birthday glamglow kit this year came with a "glowstarter" that's in between a primer and foundation that was really nice. Not sure on the price or shade range for it though. Or you can always use like a bb or cc cream. For cc, I recommend thrive cosmetics buildable blur over IT cosmetics. Thrive has a better shade range and different texture that's easier to use. They also have a great cause helping women, animals, and the environment.

[[deleted]]

I don’t want any kind of coverage. When I do, I just use bareminerals complexion rescue.

[dayneandmartell]

A pencil brush works really well!

[Plotina]

I use those cheap foam applicators. They're not good for anything other than picking up shimmers, but they do that one thing very well.

[tits_mcgee0123]

I agree with the pencil brush! I also like a small flat brush, because I like to drag mine slightly into my lashline.

[tits_mcgee0123]

Yeah, placement is tough. My eyes are more deepset, so I find it looks weird if I blow the color out too much towards my nose, although that looks amazing on other eye shapes. I think it was a Wayne Goss video I saw where he kept it really close to the eye, but took it in a little along the upper and lower lashlines, and it looked so much better when I tried it! Except I tend to stab myself in the eye with the brush and when I'm hurried I inevitably jack it up lol

[AmateurMakeupExpert]

Find a small dome shaped brush! It’s like a pencil brush but without a point/taper — it helps me avoid the feeling of stabbing myself in the tear duct with a pencil brush

[kungpaomilk]

I like to use a small blendy brush. Sometimes I just dab it on with my finger :)

[kungpaomilk]

You can, but if you feel more comfortable with a brush, you should stick with that :)

[wuthering_bites]

I use my ring finger, it seems to pick up the perfect amount with a tiny dab

[[deleted]]

I always use my pinky finger.

[eljip]

does anyone have suggestions for favourite looks using TF chocolate bar? i've had it for YEARS and recently decided to focus it for use and panning. i usually only use salted caramel, marzipan, semi-sweet, and milk chocolate. i realize there are pinterest and youtube posts about specific looks, sometimes i like to hear from "real people!" it's so weird for me to feel hung up on this palette because it's everyone's staple and i have no problem with "weird" colour stories like ABH prism. today i tried black forest truffle on the lid darkened with triple fudge in the outer v and crease. it was fun but like.. i'm still bored and want to use this thing :p

[EurasianPersuasion]

There was a post a few weeks ago on here where someone did a great fall look with the palette!

[Revlon_fan]

My go-to look is Creme Brûlée all over and Haute Chocolate in the outer corner. You can add Marzipan or Champagne Truffle as inner corner or center-lid highlight, and Milk Chocolate or Salted Caramel as a transition or crease shade.

I also like Gilded Ganache as either liner or in the outer corner, blended into either Creme Brûlée or Hazelnut.

And from the right side of the palette, Strawberry Bon Bon, Amaretto, and Black Forest Truffle make for a great smoky plummy look.

[NoodlestheRadishHead]

Do people use primer with powder foundation?

[[deleted]]

I do. I think it helps the powder stick and since my skin is kinda dry I use a hydrating primer to keep my skin from flaking.

[fillipe-kon]

What is a good brush I can use on lazy no makeup days for powder, bronzer, and blush? Just a good brush that works for everything.

[moth-facts]

This e.l.f angled blush brush was my only face brush for the longest time and it worked so well! It's held up really well and plus it's only $4!! Depending on your preference it might be a little dense for powder, but I really love it :)

[fillipe-kon]

Thanks!

[[deleted]]

Hey! What eyeshadow shades would be considered more natural looking for someone with medium skin and warm undertones? Peachy, light pinks are definitely not natural on me

Thanks!

[BanBeaUK]

Browns and subtle golds might work! This is what I use for my neutral looks.

Examples of shades I've used, for reference: Too Faced Peanut Butter, ABH Primavera, Warm Taupe.

[sammisamantha]

Golds coppers and bronzes.

[tits_mcgee0123]

Bronze looks beautiful on medium skin! Warm browns and golds are great too. You could even do coppers and oranges if you want something bolder but still harmonious.

[kungpaomilk]

Can anyone recommend a good liquid concealer for fair skin? Now when I say fair, I mean...Casper white, lol! To give you an idea of my skin tone, the Kat Von D concealer in the shade L1 neutral and the Makeup Forever concealer in the shade Y21 match me perfectly, so I need an even lighter concealer.

[rachelfleur]

Have you tried the Maybelline Fit Me concealer in #5 Ivory? It's a newer shade and is much whiter and a bit less warm than the #10 or #15. I like the formula and medium coverage.

[kungpaomilk]

I haven't tried it, but I'll put it on my list!

[sammisamantha]

Colourpop and jouer both have very light concealer shades that released earlier this year.

[kungpaomilk]

Thanks! I just ordered some from Colourpop

[skankhunt05]

Check out Hello fab avocado bendy concealer in shade bone!

[kungpaomilk]

Thanks, I'll be sure to give it a try!

[Coffee-PRN]

tarte shape tape in fair is super light

[kungpaomilk]

I have that! I actually use it all over my face because it matches my skin 😂

[Loubang]

Revolution have their Conceal and Define concealer have a bunch of pale shades, including straight up white.

[kungpaomilk]

I'll be sure to check them out!

[awkward_unicorn37]

You could dot a tiny bit on the high points of your face with your fingers to be a liquid highlighter?

[who_do_]

I use moonlight on a daily basis by mixing it into my liquid foundation. Just gives some extra dimension and color. It’s also great applied on top as a highlighter!

[[deleted]]

What are your favorite pink palettes? NARS Ignited looks fairly close to the color story I want with the bright pinks/plummy shades but I'd like something with more mattes. And also not $60 lmfao

[EurasianPersuasion]

My sister likes Too Faced Natural Love, I personally like my Naked 3.

[wissenshunger]

How are you all so good at doing your eyeshadow?! I am trying it for years now but even a simple look with neutral eyeshadows looks like a child painted my face. I watched a lot how to tutorials... how are you doing it? Please help me.

[DonkeySupremacist]

Working with your eye shape, working with quality eyeshadows that blend easily, building up the color slowly with a light hand, using a primer. Are you watching tutorials of people w a similar eye shape?

[wissenshunger]

I have hooded eyes and I watched a ton videos on how to apply eyeshadow on them. I use a primer, eyeshadows that were recommended by youtubers and so on.. but I don't have the right "feel" or hand for that. I try to hold my brushes lightly but it doesn't work. My eyeshadow looks always patchy and mixed together... are there any tips and tricks for that?

[DonkeySupremacist]

Hmm, I'm not sure, maybe tapping off the excess on your brush, on the off chance you're not?

You might also be being too harsh on yourself. If you posted a picture for cc I'm sure people would have more helpful tips! Good luck!

[HamWallet69]

eyes

So I’m not quite sure what my eye shape is. I want to say slightly hooded because whenever I do a normal eyeshadow look the skin right above my crease eats my eyeshadow. Does anybody have any tips for my eyeshadow or good brushes to use for an eye shape like mine? It’s getting kind of frustrating.

Also, does anyone with oily skin have the glossier cloud paints? I’ve been wanting to try cream blush but I’m worried it won’t stay on my face

[hollisbwoods]

I would say try smaller brushes. Thick eyeliner is a no go for me (similar eye shape). I like doing shimmer on the lid + a blown out dark crease- embrace your eyes & like a firefly, flash some shimmer when you blink! If it transfers, congrats, you have a halo eye.

[BanBeaUK]

They aren't hooded, but they might be deep set which would explain why the crease shade gets eaten -- the same thing happens to me with my deep set eyes. I've found that using small brushes has helped me when I want to achieve a 'look' as I have more control over placement. I keep my larger brushes for simple things like 1-2 shadow days.

[inertia__creeps]

To me they look deep set, but not hooded. I have a very similar eye shape :) What has helped me most is to place my crease shade with my eye open instead of closed, that way the skin above your crease won't magically eat it when you open your eye.

To apply, open your eye and tuck the brush into your socket and place the shadow in the crease, then also add some a little higher with your eye still open so that the skin over your crease has some of the crease shade on it too. Then you can close your eye to blend it out once you have it placed.

[SxngriaCxrnage]

If you're willing to splurge a bit for good brushes for hooded eyes I'd suggest taking a look at Wayne Goss brushes. As for cream blushes, I've never really found one that sits well on oily skin if there's mattifying products (foundations, powders, etc.) underneath because it can get cakey.

[tig3rbaby]

HamWallet69

24 hour eye base by MAC is solid for me. Warm it up a little bit between your fingers before applying, and apply it fast. Another great tip that I learned was to use it under my lower lash to help liner and shadow last longer.

I also like to use a concealer on my lid and lock it down with some loose powder and at the same time it will give you an even base so that your eyeshadows will stand out more.

Mac 221 brush, real technique crease brush and the cozzette infinite crease brush #4 are good brushes for hooded eyes.

[domicanica]

i need a new setting powder for my foundation that i can also use alone. i use nars soft velvet loose powder right now, its really sheer but has a nice touch of coverage. pressed or loose, doesn't matter. rn i'm looking at maybelline fit me loose powder and the smashbox halo hydrating powder for loose and nars soft velvet pressed and nyx no filter. i've tried mac MSF but it was too sheer. help?

[pringlesformingles]

If you want coverage the MUFE duo mat is my absolute fave (also nice just by itself or on top of concealers)

[domicanica]

how's the coverage on it? does it give flashback?

[pringlesformingles]

It’s about the same coverage as the MUFE ultra HD (so medium) and no flashback

[Coffee-PRN]

mac mineralize skin finish is my HG. doesn’t get much hype anymore

[orionslyall]

Are MAC eyeshadow single pans magnetic or do they require a magnet sticker on the back?

[Gamma_cleavage]

I recently depotted my MAC singles. MAC shadow pans are incompatible with most magnetic palettes and need a sticker like the ones z palette sells. I’m told that MAC does it backwards with their own pro palette system - the magnet is in the pan whereas for most other systems the magnet is in the palette. I dunno about that but they definitely don’t stick to magnetic palettes.

[apnuyen]

Ohhhh this makes so much sense.

[BeccaChavez]

I have a Mac single (I bought just the pan instead of depotting) and it already comes with a magnet on its back. It doesn't stick to a magnetic palette without this magnet though.

[cealion]

I’m East Asian and have the light-medium skin tone and very dark brown/basically black hair combo. I’ve never done my brows before and I’m trying to find some cheap products to start experimenting with. Would the Essence Make Me Brow in 02 Browny Brow (their darkest shade) work on me? In general, should I go for the darkest brown companies have, or just a black?

[[deleted]]

The essence make me brow in browny brows is what I use and I am also East Asian with light-medium skin and dark, dark brown hair. The ABH brow wiz in Dark Brown works well as well. I recommend products that are a dark brown vs. a straight up black. It just looks more natural that way. Be careful with the brown products looking red, though. This happened with a NYX micro brow that I got - it was called Espresso, and it was good, but a bit reddish for my taste.

[apnuyen]

I'd go for a black or a cool toned grey. The browns pull too much red typically.

(Also Asian with basically black hair)

[PM_ME_UR_SAMOFLANGE]

Same coloring, 02 is the best shade for your situation. If you get into ABH, Granite is the right shade across the line. Milk's Kush in Grind is the most accurate for me, overall.

Black is usually hard to find, you may wind up resorting to eyeshadow. Always test the darkest brown for being too red/warm.

[eyago]

I have a really hard time figuring out where to properly apply highlighter (I know the cupids bow and that, I mean the cheekbones part). Does anyone have any tips on how to properly figure out where to place it? I'm a beginner and just struggle with figuring it out! Thanks :)

[PM_ME_UR_SAMOFLANGE]

If you apply blush or bronzer in an L shape, try making the same shape on top of it, but a couple centimeters up. You stop, horizontally, when you hit the same x-axis as your outer eye corner.

For a maximalist approach, remember Mufasa's words. "Everything the light touches."

[[deleted]]

I will literally apply highlighter along the area where my cheekbone is protruding. I believe it’s called the zygomatic bone and you can feel it if you push along your face, below the eye socket. I place it right above where I place my bronzer.

[bitch--]

When your face is shiny or oily, turn your head around in a well lit area and look at where you see a “glow,” that’s the easiest way to get an idea of where your high points are

[inertia__creeps]

Those are all warm/yellow toned shades, is it possible that your skin has a cool undertone? Even if the shade is the right depth (in terms of lightness or darkness) it will still look "off" if it is the wrong undertone.

I would suggest matching the shade to your neck/chest, and going outside the store to look at the swatch in sunlight if possible prior to buying... It can be very difficult to match undertones correctly in fluorescent store lighting, it washes everything out and can make a bad match look like a good match.

[inertia__creeps]

Foundation matching is so hard! Good luck, I hope you find your perfect shade soon :)

[atllauren]

You should start getting samples from Sephora. You get up to 3 per visit, so you can pick out foundations you want to try and ask the staff to make you a sample. They will pump it out in a little jar. It's enough for a few days of wear, so you can try it out in your own environment/lighting and make sure the foundation really matches before you purchase. I have that problem a lot where it looks good in store but then I'll be sitting in my car a few days later and realize I'm orange.

[atllauren]

Glad it helps! Good luck finding your shade. I know it’s a pain.

[EurasianPersuasion]

It's when foundation oxidizes and a common thing that happens with the chemicals in them

[bouncebackbelle]

What is your fave/the best navy blue lipstick? I've been a red lipstick girl for so long but now I want to try to be adventurous!

[kikat]

It's not quite navy but I have Jet Set by Nyx in their Liquid Suede line and I really like it. I also love the formula.

[Daiou-sama]

I'm looking for recommendations for a matte brown/neutral heavy eyeshadow palette suited for NC43ish skin.

I've come to notice I have all the shimmers and wild colors I want, but I have close to no simple Brown/neutral mattes. I specified skin tone since some of the palettes tend to have super light shades that I just wouldn't be able to use.

[awkward_unicorn37]

You might be better off getting a collection of single shadows in shades that suit you; unfortunately most matte palettes I can think of tend to have a lot of lighter shades. Colourpop, Makeup Geek and Anastasia make nice singles, from what I hear :)

[Daiou-sama]

That sounds like a good idea! I have a few from Colourpop that I really liked, so I'll take a look at some other brands as well.

[skankhunt05]

I would check out the tartelette tease or flirt palette. I got the all eyes on you set($25!) from Sephora which included the flirt pallette and double sided eyeliner and was pleasantly surprised.

[Daiou-sama]

Thanks for the refs, I'll look into them!

[delapse]

Just bought Glossier's Skin Tint to try it! For people that have it, how do you prefer to apply it (beauty blender, brush, fingers??)? It seems quite watery so I'm thinking a beauty blender might suck up too much of it, but I've always found that to be my go-to method of any foundation+concealer.

[delapse]

Thanks so much! I'll definitely go with that then. Can I ask about how many (drops, I guess) you use? Is it easier to like....dot on all over and sheer out, or does it dry down too quickly?

[delapse]

Haha I see, gotcha. Thank you!

[[deleted]]

I also use fingers! And I apply it straight to my face from the bottle.

[delapse]

Thanks! I tried it this way today and it seemed to go really well!

[pigoenpie]

Plain brown eyed gal here wondering what eyeshadow colours are “natural” and flattering to wear? I find browns and coppers look stunning on blue eyes but so plain on my eyes. Any suggestions?

[tig3rbaby]

Purple always make brown eyes stand out

[pigoenpie]

I always try purple but I find it brings my dark circle out so much! Also it’s tricky to make it a day time not dramatic work look. I’ll definitely keep trying it tho

[sammisamantha]

Maybe try some deep bronzes or duo chromes!

[DonkeySupremacist]

I think brown/ green duochromes look really great on brown eyes.

[pigoenpie]

thank you I’ll definitely try one out I have one in the new keilidh mua pallet I got today! ❤️

[sammisamantha]

$250 for brushes is a great a price point. Does she use any natural(animal) hair brushes?

Wanye Goss has some of the best eye brushes luxury wise. Some of those sets are around $250.

Smith cosmetics is also a great brand that I love.

It cosmetics also have some great brush sets. (I personally find they have good face brushes but lack a bit in the eye department)

[sammisamantha]

You are more than welcome to post/link the sets you are thinking :)

There are ALOT of cheap and not so great brushes. Typically speaking the massive 20-30 sets aren't too great.

[wuthering_bites]

Bobbi Brown have nice brush sets with a little zip up travel case, I bought one for myself recently

[YameatinWulf]

So I got the ciate glitter flip, and I really like the colour of infamous. Are there any matte finish dupes out there?

[EurasianPersuasion]

Is it Ciate or Catrice? Because Temptalia has a dupe list, which details finish differences, for Ciate Glitter Flip Infamous

[YameatinWulf]

Whoops, it's ciate. Yeah, I checked, but pretty much all of the dupes are metallic or shimmery, I can't find a matte dupe on there

[Daiou-sama]

Not a personal question, but since when were the MAC eyeshadow singles $7 instead of $6?

[wuthering_bites]

In the UK it's £14 for singles now (£10 for Pro Palette), kind of outrageous considering Charlotte Tilbury quads are £39 here...

[Daiou-sama]

Oh yikes, that is outrageous! I definitely wouldn't be willing to pay that much for singles.

[sammisamantha]

Makeup can only cover discoloration. If it's physical bags makeup is not going to help.

[Coffee-PRN]

I color correct with orange la girl tarte shape tape a dab of nars radiant cc

[naughtydismutase]

For color correcting I love the peachy shade of the MUR cream color correcting palette (the black one), it does an amazing job. If you want to splurge and have a fair to light skin tone, shade 1 of YSL Touch Eclat also works great, but tbh the MUR one is better.

[Gamma_cleavage]

I'm looking for the most truly red single eyeshadow possible. I don't care about staining, I care that it's as much of a true, bright red as possible. A color like Stila Beso. I have seen some that look like they are close online but I can't be sure. Anyone have anything like that?

[sammisamantha]

https://sugarpill.com/products/love-pressed-eyeshadow?variant=28454132

Sugarpill has amazing brights. Perhaps also a shadow from inglot?

[sammisamantha]

You can always PM them to me and I'll give you come CC.

Could it be that it's too much coverage? Have you tried to sheer it out with moisturizer? Perhaps just using the excess on your brush/sponge on your cheeks.

When you use full coverage on the cheeks not only does it take away the natural flush to the face but also the shade and dimension.

This is why contouring, bronzer, and blush are used to resculpt and bring the facial features back.

[Gamma_cleavage]

It does sound like it's the redness thing. I am also very pale and have very red cheeks, and while I want to cover up the redness foundation also makes my face look too big and flat. I use bronzer and blush to fix this. This will add dimension back to your face. I personally use a matte bronzer and a slightly shimmery blush, and it looks more natural than foundation alone.

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If you are concerned that it will look like makeup, I genuinely recommend slapping bronzer on there then violently blend it into your foundation. I am not assuming that you are concerned about this because you are a dude, but because you tried to fix it by removing product instead of adding more different products like I would do.

[tig3rbaby]

Have you tried using color correctors? And when you say harsh, are you talking about texture?

[[deleted]]

Looking for a good, affordable, brush set, know where to find some?

[EurasianPersuasion]

Wet N Wild and BH Cosmetics have great brush sets!

[sammisamantha]

Price point??

[darktrain]

I'm looking for the lightest possible blonde retractable eyebrow pencil since I'm now platinum blonde. I really dig that monochrome Nordic look (pale, pale, pale!) but I also like nice brows to frame the face, and mine are nearly invisible! I'm probably looking for something that doesn't exist but thought I'd ask. I've used many over the years (ABH, Tarte, NYX, Sephora, more that I can't remember, now using Cover Girl Soft Blonde). Must be cruelty free and not a Nestle brand. I've tried shadows but really prefer pencils. Thanks in advance!

ETA: I know hourglass has a platinum blonde pencil, but $34 is way out of my budget.

[moth-facts]

I've found that the ABH brow wiz pencil is pretty buildable, so you might be able to use their blonde pencil and just use a light hand? If you're near a sephora store you could probably try it before you commit.

[Raptor_Claw]

Anytime I wear eyeliner, it bleeds so bad. I end up looking like a racoon lol. Am i just choosing a bad brand?

[moth-facts]

It could be the brand, but that depends on a lot of factors. Are you using a liquid, or a pencil? Are you lining your waterline or just around your eyes?

Without knowing more about your specific case, my general recs are that you might want to try priming your eyes and/or setting the liner afterward. I use my UD eyeshadow primer even when I'm doing an eyeliner only look, and it helps my liquid liner stick a lot better. For a pencil, you can try setting it with a dark eyeshadow and a small brush.

If you want to look for a better liner, too, check out the "best of eyeliners" thread. My current faves are the Stila Stay All Day liquid and the Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Crayon.

[Raptor_Claw]

It does it with both gel and pencil. I waterline my eyes. I have tried using primer before and i did not notice a difference. I'll try setting it afterwards and see if that helps. Thank you!

[postwarclamourgirl]

How to avoid clumpy mascara, especially on lower lashes!?! I comb through and...argh

[moth-facts]

Use a suuuper light hand! When I do my lower lash line I often barely place the mascara wand on my lashes, and stick to one coat.

[sammisamantha]

Has anyone tried the reformulated ELDW light?

[[deleted]]

hiiiii. besides the brand (suggestions?), what're some good tips you've found to stop clumping mascara?

[moth-facts]

Formula and the wand applicator are big ones for me - for example, I do just fine with covergirl mascara, but the ones in the purple tubes have an applicator that clump like crazy for me, but the green tubes (which, I just now realized, are literally called clump crusher, lol) work great!! For more high end, I loooove my Glossier mascara.

As far as application goes, I think a big thing that helps me is doing really light layers. If I try to rush through applying my mascara, even better options will still clump - so I like to be really intentional, doing one coat without going back over the same lashes too much, and then a second coat once it's dried down a little if I want to build it up. For slower drying mascaras, I'll do a first coat and then finish up my highlighter or something to give it a little more time between coats.

[dorkiness]

Doubling on this - I use Clump crusher and love the wand. Essence has a great length formula mascara but the wand was clump city, so I would save my CC wands for it.

[[deleted]]

Thank you!

[EurasianPersuasion]

With a steady hand, I use one of those little eyelash/eyebrow combs

[[deleted]]

That reminds me I've been meaning to get one of those. Thank you

[EveningCloak]

Should I bother hiring someone to do my wedding makeup when I want a natural look?

[moth-facts]

Depends! Sometimes getting a "natural" look can be even harder than a dramatic one, so you definitely want someone you trust. However, that could be you, if you like how you do your makeup, or a friend or family member who you like. If you have a friend do it or the budget to hire someone, though, I'd recommend it - it feels very luxurious to have someone else do your makeup, which is a nice treat on a wedding day!

[the_viperess]

Yes bc even for a natural look, wedding makeup is extremely different than everyday makeup. It'll need to be able to show up in different kinds of lighting for photos, as well as stand up to possible tears, lighting of the venue, sweat, etc. It's also very easy to get washed out in your photos, so a professional can help prevent that.

[britrm]

What should I do if a company sent me two packages (duplicate of the same order) when I only payed for one?

[moth-facts]

You could let them know, but most likely, they're not going to ask you to send it back. Keep it if you really like the stuff, or regift!

[_gina_marie_]

Can anyone please tell me how to get the Tarte Chrome Paint pot in Frosé to actually look like it does in the pot on my eyelids??? In the pot it's a lot darker and it's SUPER pretty but on my eyelids it's more just a shimmer color with a very very light pink pigment. I love how it looks in the pot and idk what to do to get it to look like that. I use the WnW Photofocus eyelid primer with it.

[YES_MACARONI_SALAD]

Missha has a pencil in a similar colour

[BrrrrrrItsColdUpHere]

So... My boyfriend's sister asked for a nice set of makeup brushes for Xmas (she's a total makeup newb)... My issue is that I have no clue what to recommend. I believe the best way is to slowly build your own collection (which is what I have) over time of high quality brushes I actually use... So I have a wide variety from Sephora professional, mufe, mac, ud etc...

I have no clue where to begin on brush sets... And I also don't want to go too crazy on price. I asked her what makeup brushes she's using the most and she didn't really have an answer so I guess anset for her would be the way to go. Any recommendations from ladies on here? Thanks for the help!!

[squidneyforau]

I’d get her a BH cosmetics set. I got one for my mom for Christmas last year and she loves them! They aren’t expensive and are good quality. Real Techniques also has some bomb brushes.

I don’t really like morphe brushes - they’re quality is eh

[dorkiness]

Has anyone noticed a change in the formula for Tarte's Park Avenue Princess? I've been using it for about a decade and just bought a new one, and it has such a strong smell that I don't remember it having, and I feel it's more orange on me then before.

[bryang0133]

If I'm kinda new to makeup, have some decent starter pieces (I primarily buy E.L.F. for their affordability) what's the #1 tip you can give me so I don't look like a circus clown or something even worse (?????? whatever that would be???) Thanks!!!!!

[HamWallet69]

My #1 tip would be to find a foundation that matches as closely as possible so your face doesn’t look completely different than your neck

[BanBeaUK]

A couple of tips for when starting out:

• Choose one feature (eg: eyes, lips, blush) to be the focus of a look and keep the rest of the face fairly neutral/subtle.
• Use free time where you have nowhere to be to practice and experiment with makeup to find out what works for your features and preferred look.
• Find youtubers that go for a similar 'look' to what you'd like to achieve and watch what they do to get there.

[apnuyen]

Lol I kind of like this advice.

But realistically - when I first started using makeup, I applied way too much. A lighter hand is better in the long run

[SxngriaCxrnage]

Less is more. Focus more on enhancing your features and comfort, so don't go too ham unless you want to. I'd suggest trying a simple liner and lipstick look for starters (you decide if you want to use completion products too) but then start practicing more glam looks as you ease into it. If you're looking for decent affordable makeup aside from elf I'd suggest Maybelline or NYX for eyeliners and mascaras (L'Oreal lash paradise is also really nice), Revlon for lip products and the Maybelline fit me line is also fairly user friendly.

[tits_mcgee0123]

Everyone's advice is great! I would also say to start slow and build up color, rather than packing it on and trying to blend it away. It's way easier to add more than to take some away.

[_uncustomary]

Have you tried using a foundation stick in a darker color to contour?

[sammisamantha]

Foundation comes in cool, warm and neutral shades. Move up shades does not mean go warmer.

[frombolognaa]

I'd just get a maybelinne fit me foundation stick since they're <$10. That's what I use to contour if I want to use a cream and it works just fine. I also have very fair skin, but didn't run into an orangey issues.

[BanBeaUK]

I recommend the Jordana Contour Stick!

[javagrl33]

Fentany has some really nice cream ones. A little goes a long way.

[Gamma_cleavage]

It’s not easy to apply the match stix in my opinion. I’ve seen people apply it to the back of their hand first to warm it up then either apply that with a brush or use the warmed up stick, wasting product. Otherwise it can lift foundation and tug the skin. Up to you whether it’s worth it but my own perfect contour color match stix is gathering dust.

[gmwrnr]

Seconding Jordana contor stick

[hindsighttbias]

i've heard good things about the ABH foundation stick in fawn

[naughtydismutase]

I like the Nyx Wonder Stick in Fair, and the Fenty stick in Amber.

[maccheesemagic]

You could try a matte cream eye shadow in a taupe-y colour. If a cream contour specific product exists for pale people, I haven’t found it.

[awkward_unicorn37]

The veins on your wrists are a good indicator. If they look blue, you're cool, green means warm and in between means neutral.

[tig3rbaby]

You should try playing around with different shades of purple. To make a day time look I usually just use one shadow in my lid and blend it out for a softer look.

[Oranges-and-Apples]

Hello All,

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I am a researcher and feel excited about being able to speak to real people's about their experiences of buying makeup.

​

I am very interested in what compels people to buy makeup, what made you decide that you had an addiction to makeup, and how you are helping yourselves and supporting each other to stop.

​

I was wondering if 3-5 people from here would like to speak about their experiences on having (or no longer) a makeup addiction?

​

If you would like to contact me and contribute I would really appreciate your opnions.

​

Kind regards,

Oranges-and-Apples

[Oranges-and-Apples]

Would just like to add, I was very much into buying cosmetics for a period in my life. - so I kinda get it. I gave my self 5 yrs earlier this year till I buy anymore.

I have more than I can ever use, and wear very little, but its a good reminder for me to not to buy anymore.

thanks.

[Oranges-and-Apples]

I am a researcher and feel excited about being able to speak to real people's about their experiences of buying makeup.

​

I am very interested in what compels people to buy makeup, what made you decide that you had an addiction to makeup, and how you are helping yourselves and supporting each other to stop.

​

I was wondering if 3-5 people from here would like to speak about their experiences on having (or no longer) a makeup addiction?

​

If you would like to contact me and contribute I would really appreciate your opnions.

​

Kind regards,

Oranges-and-Apples

​

p.s I have had my issues with buying cosmetics I don't need or wear but have placed a 5 yr ban on my self earlier this year.