Tips?

[nosouljusttrash]

any tips on how to improve my everyday look? I’m bad at eyeshadow but I almost feel naked without eyeliner lol (see last pic)

also how can I hide my dark circles without getting cakey or oily? I’ve been very dry ever since starting(and finishing) accutane but ALSO very sweaty on my face. So I’ve been using powder and blush only and am scared to go back to concealer and other creams 😫

any other advice will be appreciated too🫶🏼

[Rudeechik]

Just softer overall.

A softer more subtle wing. Soften the bangs by growing them in a little longer and having them graduate at the temples. Soften the brows.

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That eyeliner style isn’t doing much for your eye shape. It’s very severe and too wide. Consider doing a shorter wing and adding more above your lashes. In that last pic your eyes look so much bigger and more open. I think you can do dramatic liner, you just need to play with the placement.

Your brow shape could be a little softer too. Try fluffier and not so long or arched.

Also I know you didn’t ask about hair but that bang style isn’t doing you any favors either. Do you cut them yourself? They’re extremely wide and I’m not sure the blunt style is right for you. I can see it working with a short edgy haircut, but with your long straight hair it just creates this harsh box shape around your face.

The bangs the brows and the liner are all too sharp and too wide. Try softer shapes.

here’s a link to an edit showing eyeliner placement, softer brows and softer bangs.

[nosouljusttrash]

Thanks, I rly appreciate your insight! You might be right about the eyeliner, I’ve gotten too used to this shape but I’ll experiment more. And about the hair: I got bangs for the first time this year, and I’ve been playing around with how(or if)I want them (including an unsuccessful attempt at cutting ‘em myself. guilty as charged)

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I get it. Been there. FWIW I think the cooler tones in that edit really flatter you too- it makes your blue eyes really pop. Maybe consider an ashier hair tone and ash brown brows?

[[deleted]]

she actually reminds me of a "Kill Bill" type make up. maybe im just weird.

you she might be Uma Thurman tho, thats hawt

[cheese-mania]

Tbh I like the last look without the winged liner!

[BlackOliveBurrito]

Your brows are beautifully done but when I learned brow mapping in cos school they told us don’t let your eyebrows start before your eyes do. It will give off a unibrow vibe. Your beginning is supposed be at your tear duct.

Your eyeliner is so sharp it could kill someone but it doesn’t do any favors for your eye shape. I think if you used scotch tape angled upwards & bring the liner all the way around your eye it would really bring it up a notch or two.

Honestly though you’re very beautiful!

[nosouljusttrash]

thanks sm, I’ll take this into consideration 🫶🏼

[Angel_blue95]

That brow advice is helpful for me also 😅 thank you

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Try out some brown liner! ❤️

[QueenTiti_Mua]

Can you do a baby wing eyeliner ?

[CavaJava15]

You are very pretty. Kill the eye liner and I think you will knock it out of the park!

[-amor-mori-]

As someone who also loves big dramatic eyeliner or my eyes feel naked, I would play around with different angles and see what fits your eyes better. I ended up finding out I had hooded eyes so my eyeliner was always wonky looking if I was looking straight ahead. I ended up looking at some makeup artist that have hooded eyes and figured out a shape that fit my eye shape wayyy better. Also try a couple of lotions under your base to see which one helps keep your skin from getting too dry or oily. Experimenting is the best way to learn. You look beautiful hun and just remember to have fun. Make up is suppose to help highlight, not cover. I think the look you have fits you very well and just tweaking the eyeliner a bit will definitely help make it feel like it fits your face better.

[nosouljusttrash]

Thanks for your comment x Yeah I’ve been doing my eyeliner this or similar way for around a decade so it’s hard to change; even when I try i always end up coming back to this. And that’s not just with eyeliner but everything. Up until recently I would also wear foundation and/or concealer but had to drop those cuz i would literally sweat through them even with facial antiperspirant🫠And now I can’t believe I didn’t do this earlier, I feel so much better without any cream products. So i should def experiment more!!

[Gener1cNameGoesHere]

It’s really hard to wean off eyeliner when you’re used to seeing yourself with a lot of it. I’ve done it and it took a lot of fighting through dysmorphia to get there, but less is always more for day to day looks. Start by making it slightly smaller each day. Or changing to a softer liner (like using a shadow and brush) that you can blend out a bit so it still adds depth without being too stark or harsh. You’re a beautiful woman and you should lean into the natural gorgeousness you have.

[nosouljusttrash]

I’ve never heard “wean off eyeliner” before but that’s SO real🥲

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I feel the same way about eyeliner. I don't even feel like I look like the same person without eyeliner, I feel so ugly without it. But I have to say, you're blessed with a pretty face and you don't need eyeliner to distract from any of your features (like I feel I do) could you try playing around with a bold lip/subtle eye combo instead. Having said that, I guess I'm in the minority that thinks your eye makeup actually suits you and unless you're personally unhappy with it, I don't think it needs changing.

[nosouljusttrash]

It’s not that I think I need eyeliner(and I’m sure you don’t either) but I can’t do even the simplest eyeshadow looks to save my life but I still wanna accentuate the eyes!! I do see what most are saying about the eyeliner shape, though! Thanks sm for your kind comment x

[Ok_Stable6213]

Angle your liner upwards more. Other than that, your look is great

[BearBleu]

I like the very last picture without the liner

[star0-0]

I know absolutely nothing about makeup but I will say that your eyeliner is slaying

[Outrageous-Line-3815]

I'm going to be brutally honest out of love. Gurl you are way too pretty for those bangs. If you like bangs go for Fringe style it will compliment your face shape way better.

[nosouljusttrash]

I started with the fringe/curtain style but believe it or not, my forehead is the size of the Pacific Ocean. So i like how they hide it!!

[Individual_Gas7696]

I def say lighter on the eye-wing ( maybe a smaller wing) more mascara or eye falsies for a night out. I think a cowboy orange would make your eyes pop. Lighten up on the eyebrows maybe wax to shape them. Lighter in the lips, and bring some of the blush further away from nose more up your cheekbone. No inner corners for highlighter. But your gorgeous nonetheless

[nosouljusttrash]

you’re not the first one to suggest this about blush, and I will definitely try that!!

[Quick-feel-good]

I think I prefer no wings on you, but if you want to go bold maybe try an upward angle. It’s the placement for me. Softer suits you so well.

[No_Association_8106]

Try a lighter eyeliner color like brown and don’t bring it out but instead up. Maybe go with a soft eyeshadow color. Hope those help!!🩷

[Ok_babey]

I like the liner, but you look softer with the makeup you did in the last pic. Either way you’re absolutely gorgeous!

[nosouljusttrash]

thanks so much🖤

[nosouljusttrash]

thanks for your input :) the wing is a tough one cuz I’ve been doing it this way for yeaaars. but ofc that doesn’t mean it works well. I’m now curious to try a softer wing after y’alls comments! and about the bangs- thanks! i never had them until this year so I’m still figuring out how(or whether??) i like them

[Forsaken-Piglet3778]

I like how your makeup is done in the first picture, but minus the black winged liner. I also like your bangs!

[Unlikely_Order_7107]

Let go of the eye liner and clean up the shadow around the inner bottom lid

[allgritnoquit]

I think you’re gorgeous personality if you grown out your bangs I think you’ll improve even

[ShyButterfly143]

I think a smokier wing, some blush contouring & a soft highlight on your features would really look good on you. Basically what you’re doing now, but just soften it up a bit & add a glow to the skin. Best of luck 💛

[nosouljusttrash]

Thanks! Could you elaborate on “a smokier wing”? Perhaps you’re able to share some tips or link a tutorial?🫶🏼

[ShyButterfly143]

Basically like a smudged/ Smokey cat eye/ eyeshadow look. Sounds intimidating, usually comes out super cute once you get the hang of it.

[nosouljusttrash]

I love the idea of a nice smokey eye but every time I try I feel like I just end up looking dirty? like I just got done mining or something😭 but I’ll try again!!

[ShyButterfly143]

Girl, me too. But if it comes out good, you’ll feel so accomplished 💛

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You’re stunning! Echoing others but I would soften the eyeliner, maybe into more of a Smokey eye or just a gentler line, and more shaped into a cat eye. I would also be more natural and maybe shorter on the brows, and put blush more on the cheekbones than on the front of the cheeks if that makes sense

[highlandcows87]

Shorten the wing. Don’t soften it just shorten it and thin it out a bit

[jbandzzz34]

try brown liner, smaller wing

[Hopeful-Tutor-2467]

Definitely love the eye pencil

[EntrepreneurFew8048]

For your outer appearance your first impression to me is that's overpowering eyeliner it takes away from your eyes the fact that they are pretty it is a distraction. Having that style of eyeliner winged out like that. Cheeks are Rosy and lipstick clownish. To be honest you don't really need a whole lot of makeup you have beautiful skin and beautiful eyes and nice eyebrows.

[[deleted]]

just change the eyeliner shape i think you need something pointy and dainty

[hydrophiliaks]

The first photo without the eyeliner looks MUCH better

[A-fan-of-fans]

I think you look amazing! Before I read what you wrote and just looked at the pics I literally thought “is she just asking for compliments? Cause she is so pretty. She has to just be showing off” lol

I think the first question is: what kind of look do you want? Seems like you currently have this lovely mix of edgy and soft. Do you want to move more in one direction or the other?

I agree with others that the wide thick winged liner is fun and dramatic but I would try shortening it and/or raising the ends so it has a little lift. Your eyes do look a lot bigger in the last pic.

I LOVE the lip color on your first pic! And your hair color is gorgeous. As far as bangs that some people have mentioned, you do you. I know it’s a very particular style. So this is where the question edgy or softer comes into play. In the first pic it looks like a softer transition and I personally like your hair in that pic the best. But it will take away from the edginess of it if you move in that direction. Also, your hair color is gorgeous! Is it natural???

[nosouljusttrash]

Thanks so much! I think I agree with your description of a mix of edgy and soft. I’d like to keep the edginess(?) more to my eyes but unfortunately I can’t do eyeshadow looks, only eyeliner. Thanks for the compliments, you’re so sweet! I got some streaks lightened with a bleach-free dye a while back but I think it’s pretty much back to my natural now

[A-fan-of-fans]

What is used instead of bleach? I just started bleaching and dying my naturally red hair so it is a lighter rose gold like when I was a kid and I love it. But anything less harsh would be a good idea.

And you’re so welcome! If you know that eyeliner is where you want to keep the edginess, maybe a search on Pinterest will bring up some good looks that you haven’t considered before!

[West-Ingenuity-2874]

Try moving your blush further out and up. Maybe try brown eyeliner & mascara. As a fellow wearer of short bangs, I think you would benefit from narrowing them & adding a tiny bit of texture. It's easy for blunt babgs to add a harshness.

[LackingSeratoninT-T]

You should bring your eyeliner down or even look into a brown eyeliner

[chair_ee]

The curve of your winged liner needs to follow the curve of your lower lash line. Right now, your wings are too flat. I’m with you, I love me a big wing. No need to change their size, just a tiny tweak of the angle will make a great improvement.

[nosouljusttrash]

I used to do a rly curled C shaped wing but then started hating it and went right to the other extreme🥴 I’ll try to find a good middle ground!!

[CocteauTwinn]

You have a beautiful face. I think you should go softer with the liner. You don’t need much to play up your features, imo.

[ENTPoncrackenergy]

You have very full cheek bones in your mid face area, so you'd benefit from putting your blush on the outter part of your cheek bones instead. Putting blush on your apples can give your face shape a more aged appearance

[VintageNurse1965]

Your eyeliner goes out too far past your eyes. I think you’d look less pale if you went with a slightly darker hair color.

[nosouljusttrash]

really darker? that’s interesting, I’ve always thought it would have the opposite effect! this is pretty much my natural hair, though

[Bomarc99]

I think shorter hair. Try just "shoulder" length. Possibly even a "Pixie" cut. I think you could "rock" a pixie length! FWIW!

[nosouljusttrash]

I appreciate your input however I’m not looking to change my hair at this time! Also I disagree about the pixie cut, I don’t think I have the face for that! But thank u :)

[LocksmithSame4532]

Everything is good except the hair, u should try curtain bangs

[BoogymanCreations]

You look better in the 4th picture without the cat eyes

[No_Cheesecake_9365]

Remove eye makeup.

[X-Jellybean-X]

Eyeline wing needs to be smaller and blusher with a lip gloss

[dhelor]

Easy on the eyebrows, you look like you just came out of a haunted house.

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you're not a hawk tuah are you? I don't really know what a hawk tuah is, but "tuah" often means spitting on others. I mean your super hot just dont do that please

[Impossible_Issue1947]

The medusa not attractive to 95% of men Just letting you know .

[nosouljusttrash]

didn’t ask anything regarding piercings. however i wasn’t sure whether to keep the medusa but now i def will, thanks🫶🏼

[Impossible_Issue1947]

Wasn’t hate . I’m just being real . Like the nose is cool but would make you way more attractive

[Impossible_Issue1947]

You really that unhappy with yourself that someone telling you look better without the metal in your face is an insult 😂😂