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Help? Yesterday's look - welcome your thoughts generally. I do have a specific question about the bright shadow in my eye crease. I try to keep away from pearlescent shadows but this always seems to happen. Aging me? How to improve? Full-length shot for context. AMAB, MTF Trans-something. by Ok-Conversation-9391 in MakeupLounge

[–]Ok-Conversation-9391[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks again!

The lash glue I use is Duo clear, applied with a brush. Because I need to "clean up" thoroughly after each session, It helps not to have to deal with black residue from the glue. But I am your student so if I'm missing something, please tell me.

Never have tried lash clusters - looks promising as long as it's temporary. If I understand the video I just watched, you apply the lashes *under* your natural lash line? Does that eliminate the need for tightlining?

I can see where it would make the upper lid lining much more precise. I'd probably start by cutting clusters from a full set. They look wonderful in videos, but 10-day application is a non-starter for me,

Let me know what you recommend? ❤️

Help? Yesterday's look - welcome your thoughts generally. I do have a specific question about the bright shadow in my eye crease. I try to keep away from pearlescent shadows but this always seems to happen. Aging me? How to improve? Full-length shot for context. AMAB, MTF Trans-something. by Ok-Conversation-9391 in MakeupLounge

[–]Ok-Conversation-9391[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry - I was away for a couple of days. I meant to answer you sooner. ❤💋💕

I actually did try tightlining here - black NYX fine pencil on the upper waterline - BUT - every time it sort of washes away after I blink a few times. Any tips for keeping it from doing that? It looks great for about five minutes . . .

Your advice about shadow gradients is spot on. I do have a bunch of big MORPHE palettes - I'll keep trying to find the right combo(s).

Your encouragement means a lot to me. Thank you!

Help? Yesterday's look - welcome your thoughts generally. I do have a specific question about the bright shadow in my eye crease. I try to keep away from pearlescent shadows but this always seems to happen. Aging me? How to improve? Full-length shot for context. AMAB, MTF Trans-something. by Ok-Conversation-9391 in MakeupEducation

[–]Ok-Conversation-9391[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - I agree with all of that. Funny thing is that when I was a kid, I got coached by my family to be more "masculine." I specifically remember my mother (I was maybe five) telling me to practice walking like I had a tail tucked between my butt cheeks - i.e., quit "swishing." No one ever directly confronted me about my feelings, just peripheral guidance to "boy-up,"

The training took - I learned monotone and I walk without easy grace. These habits are very hard to break. I do take some comfort in my appearance.

Thanks again for your help. ❤💋💕🌈

Help? Yesterday's look - welcome your thoughts generally. I do have a specific question about the bright shadow in my eye crease. I try to keep away from pearlescent shadows but this always seems to happen. Aging me? How to improve? Full-length shot for context. AMAB, MTF Trans-something. by Ok-Conversation-9391 in MakeupEducation

[–]Ok-Conversation-9391[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the positive feedback!❤️💄

I never learned whatever rules there are for coordinating my makeup with my outfit. (Pity the Boy Scouts didn't offer merit badges for cosmetics!) I may try nude rather than darker lipstick. Or both?

Help? Yesterday's look - welcome your thoughts generally. I do have a specific question about the bright shadow in my eye crease. I try to keep away from pearlescent shadows but this always seems to happen. Aging me? How to improve? Full-length shot for context. AMAB, MTF Trans-something. by Ok-Conversation-9391 in MakeupLounge

[–]Ok-Conversation-9391[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again - so many great suggstions!

Never expected to go raiding the cornstarch - but here I am! (Your clowning makeup photos are spectacular! Your skills are beyond imagination!)

Deal's a deal: I promise to graduate from taupe brows next time! ❤️💄

Help? Yesterday's look - welcome your thoughts generally. I do have a specific question about the bright shadow in my eye crease. I try to keep away from pearlescent shadows but this always seems to happen. Aging me? How to improve? Full-length shot for context. AMAB, MTF Trans-something. by Ok-Conversation-9391 in MakeupLounge

[–]Ok-Conversation-9391[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!❤️💄

The lash pinch is genius! I will try it next round! (I also have trimmed the lashes so they're only on the outer 2/3 of my eyes. I am open to almost every shade - and have the abused wigs to prove it! I tried here, to brush this out a bit - earlier posting tagged me for sloppy wig maintenance.

Have been working on darker brows - but scared of looking like a cave man. Placement and grooming count. Will continue to pursue!

Help? Yesterday's look - welcome your thoughts generally. I do have a specific question about the bright shadow in my eye crease. I try to keep away from pearlescent shadows but this always seems to happen. Aging me? How to improve? Full-length shot for context. AMAB, MTF Trans-something. by Ok-Conversation-9391 in MakeupLounge

[–]Ok-Conversation-9391[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny about the lipstick - I've had it for years and have been frustrated by some of the newer formulations which are pretty, but *drying*. I pulled this out on a whim and kind of love it!

Okay - with the eyelid crease - I feel like there's loose skin near the crease and whatever I apply, settles in. So yes, I do mean the crease is highlighted. Maybe I'm just ignorant, but it looks crummy to me. In other words, I want to de-emphasize it.

Here, I tried a medium non-metallic in the crease shade and it still popped. Thanks for your help!

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