/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I really want this set, I've heard good things about sephora brushes and I know this is a good deal price wise but I still can't get myself to buy it lol
http://www.sephora.com/perfect-pink-brush-set-value-150-P291404

>Always used E.L.F. cream eyeliner because it's cheap
>It smudged a lot by the end of the day and in order to keep it from smudging I'd have to check it every half hour
>Go to MACYs to get Urban Decay primer
>At store, see MAC stand
>"Eh what the hell I'll treat myself"
>Buy MAC Cream Eyeliner
>MFW THE STAYING POWER OF THOSE TWO COMBINED

HOLY SHIT I CAN NEVER GO BACK EVER AGAIN

tomboyfag
never wore makeup, where should I start

>What's your routine?
Pasty white foundation for dat blotchy skin, concealer for extra help, some lipstain to give my face colour, mascara because I HAVE NO EYELASHES, and recently eyeliner :D
>What can't you live without?
Probably concealer since I'm very insecure about my skin.
>Buy anything recently?
Eyeliner I really love what it does to my eyes

I'm having a very hard time covering the redness in my skin. The foundation I use isn't doing it, any suggestions? I'm very very fair with yellow undertones.

>>6831248
Getting the right foundation for your skin type will save your life.

Do you have oily, dry or combination skin?

>>6831246
Yeah, I keep hearing Urban decay's primer is even better than Smashbox

>>6831250
Yeah i've tried too faced shadow insurance as well and Urban Decay is better than both - and cheaper!

Oops, my comment was meant for >>6831264

>>6831264
Your use of "too" makes complete and total lack of cognitive ability.

>>6831272
What? 'Too Faced' is a makeup brand?

>>6831264
Oops, my comment was meant for >>6831252

>>6831248
Basics, really. My tomboyish roommate pretty much just had a good moisturizer, foundation and concealer, eyeliner, and occasionally mascara. That was all she did, and it's a good place to start if you're not looking to wear a lot of make up.

>>6831274
If thats true then why wouldn't you capitalize Too Faced? I don't even hun.

>>6831281
>if that's true
You're an idiot.

> trying to correct my grammar
Ah, the favourite argument of the butthurt.

You made a stupid comment - get over it. Why are you even in a makeup thread if you don't know who too faced are?

>>6831281
Stop being butthurt for no good reason.

>>6831286
Because I want to be the pretty girl. But your inability to grammar creates a situation that lacks depth or infallibility. If I wanted anything that I want, I'd go to Alice's restaurant.

Tranny new to the world of makeup. Love these threads.

>What's your routine.
MAC Matte-ifying creme used as prime, MAC SPF 35 Studio Finish concealer to cover faint beard shadow which is slowly going disappear (three sessions of laser hair removal so far)
I'm satisfied with the resulting looks so far but I've been trying to subtly add a little bit more femininity without going all out drag queen.

Today I went in for a little retail therapy and picked up an urban decay naked basics eyeshadow palette and one good brush from Sephora. I followed this video tutorial as closely as I can and while I wouldn't go out looking the way I do right now, I'm confident I can settle into a routine I like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbyPAL4Drfw

Tell me what war paint to put on my face so I can be pretty like a girl

My general daily routine:
-Too Faced face & eyeshadow primers (I like UD's eyeshadow primer too, but the TF works better for me personally)
-Covergirl Natureluxe foundation (in the market for a new one that's paler, though)
-Too Faced matte palette to fill in eyebrows (mostly the dark brown with some of the dark gray mixed in)
-Urban Decay Naked palette (5 most used colors marked)
-Maybelline Line Stiletto eyeliner
-Chanel mascara (sadly a sample size, this stuff is awesome)
-Covergirl classic blush in silk rose
-Maybelline mineral power finishing veil translucent powder

On days I have little time, I narrow it down to foundation + fill in brows + mascara + a bit of blush so I don't look like I'm dying.
Being really pale means that I always get asked if I'm sick if I wear zero makeup.

>>6831246
Maybelline's gel eyeliner is amazing, if you want something cheap (though it's not as cheap as ELF). I have incredibly oily eyelids, and it stays put on my all day without primer.

>>6831292
you're fat smoker pls go

Mineral makeup question:

I keep seeing it said that using mineral makeup, such as Bare Minerals, will "improve skin".
Does this mean that your skin will get better if you switch from regular makeup, or does it improve skin overall (whether you do or do not wear makeup at all)?

(disclaimer: I know all skin is different, and not all things work the same for everyone, etc,etc - but this is the claim I've been hearing in regards to the "majority" of users).

>>6831306
If you're looking to be subtle with your make up, go with neutrals. I'd recommend a brown kohl eyeliner over something black, and for now avoid liquid/gel/brightly colored eyeliners. The Naked palettes are great for adding subtle shimmer and shine without looking ridiculous as far as eyeshadows go. I'd recommend a good lip gloss/lip stain to add a bit of color, like the Tarte Lipsurgence, for something nice but not over the top. I'd recommend against mascara for an everyday look, and save that for going out/special occasions instead. Good luck, and post pics if you're comfortable doing so!

>>6831322
>I'd recommend against mascara for an everyday look
I'd disagree, mascara is the one single product I make sure to wear if I'm going to wear makeup at all. As long as the product isn't something that's extremely volumising or lengthening, it generally looks really natural. Takes a lot less longer to apply than eyeshadows too.

/cgl/ can you make me pretty? I wear no makeup generally because I have no clue where to start.

Pic related, it's me. Sorry it's shitty quality.

>>6831323
Agreed on this point. If I had to choose between mascara and eyeliner for everyday, I would choose the mascara.
Eyeliner, and eyeshadow, ends up looking too jarring with worn without mascara, imo, but mascara can look fine on its own.

If you're worried about it being too dark, there are more mascara colours than just black.
I'm pretty fair, and my lashes and brows are blonde as fuck, so I wear brown mascara for a daily, minimal look, and go for black when I'm full-out.

>>6831325
Start with a haircut, I would say. I won't make suggestions as to what kind right now, since I don't know how liberal you are with what you'd allow done to your hair.

As for makeup, you look pretty as it is. If you want to try stuff out, start with a BB cream, mascara (black or brown), eyeliner (black or brown; pencil or cream), and neutral eyeshadows (browns) for basics. It's hard to mess up on those, so don't go for bolder colours until you feel like you kinda know what you're doing.
Once you get a relatively steady hand with eyeliner, try out using liquid.
I'm personally not a huge fan of using glosses or lipsticks, unless I'm going to an event, because I end up eating them or my hair sticks to my lips non-stop. But get them if you want them.

>>6831229


>What's your routine?

Skin79 Oriental Gold BB Cream + Light gold brown eyeshadow + In2it fiber mascara + light pink blush + Nivea lip balm + Revlon orange lipstick

>What can't you live without?

BB cream and mascara

>Buy anything recently?

Latest haul was In2it mascara and a light pink lipstick. I'm currently tempted to go to Etude House and buy some makeup remover and other cute things I know I wont use. ;A;

Stop me fellow seagulls. My wallet is deflated.

>>6831333
My hair is the one thing I won't change. I'll wear wigs, but not cut my hair. It looks like crap right now though not gong to lie.

Any BB cream recommendations? I'm basically white, so I'm pretty sure I'm stuck with western brands, if that changes anything.

Okay, so I'm in the market for an eye primer. The catch is, I live in New Zealand, so brands like Too Faced and Urban Decay aren't available here. We do have some 'drug store' brands like Maybelline, Revlon, Covergirl and L'Oreal (inverted commas because these products are nowhere as cheap as they are in the States). Do any of these brands make eye primers, and if so, do any anons have experience with them?

At the moment I stay away from eyeshadows because I have oily lids and shadows crease before I've finished putting on the rest of my makeup so I'm interested to see what difference a primer makes. I could resort to ebay if I had to, but I doubt the authenticity of products from there. Online shops charge an arm and a leg for shipping.

>>6831325
you have the perfect hair/face for mori.
and your skin seems fine, don't ruin it with too much makeup. you just need to shape those eyebrows tbh.

>>6831338
Some Asian brands have extremely light BB creams. I'm not pale so I can't recommend one in a shade that's light enough for you, but Missha M Perfect Cover is a nice basic BB cream if shade 13 is light enough for you. If you're insistent on getting a Western one, do not purchase one expecting it to be the miracle product it's hyped up to be, and do not expect it to be anywhere near as good as an Asian one. They are almost always nothing more than a tinted moisturiser. The remainder that aren't are often too orange and too dark.

>What's your routine?
1. fit me foundation
2. physician's formula face powder with green, yellow, and pink undertones
3. fill in brows with brow pencil, not sure what brand
4. winged eyeliner
5. lash blast mascara
6. lip gloss
only takes about 10 minutes

>What can't you live without?
brow pencil and lash blast mascara.

>Buy anything recently?
unfortunately, no. i really wanna buy the urban decay primer potion and naked palette but no money :c

>>6831338
Just out of curiosity - why do you not want to change your hair? I've always wondered why some girls get really attached to theirs.

I have not tried any of the new western brand ones, so I cannot advise on that.

>>6831340
Thank you so much! I've never tried mori, might have to stalk the threads now. My hair is down to my hips if you're curious about how far it goes.

Ugh eyebrows. I let them get out of hand during school. Thanks for the reminder, and the complements, they made my day.

>>6831342
I'm definitely not insistent on getting a western brand, I know the Asian ones are better. Thanks for pointing me in the direction of one light enough! I'll check it out in a couple minutes. Oh and thanks for the complements!

>>6831344
There's a lot of reasons honestly. I grew up wanting to be Sailor Moon, so that started the wish to have long hair, then a traumatic (to me) experience when I was a kid made me not want to cut my hair into my teens. Then getting bullied and called a witch because of my hair made me stubbornly refuse to cut it through high school. Now, at 20 I realize how lucky I am to be able to grow my hair as long as I have.

Having long hair and keeping it presentable can take a lot of work, depending on your hair. With the amount of time you spend growing it and keeping it nice, it's not shocking that a lot of people get attached to it. Of course, plenty of people just don't like change, and cutting your hair can change your look significantly. It's why a lot of women cut their hair after a breakup or other significant event in their lives.

Sorry if I didn't really answer your question, but I feel like I'm rambling so I'll shut up now.

I completely forgot to fill out my own thing, whoops.

>What's your routine?
Cleanser, moisturizer, astringent, Skin79 Super+ BB Cream or Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream in #21, NYC setting powder in translucent, ELF tone correction powder, ELF Blush in Peachy Keen, ELF eyelid primer, eyeshadow, ELF cream liner, curl lashes, Revlon CustomEyes mascara or some cheap ELF shit, some lip product
If you haven't noticed, I'm just a huge ELF fag.
>What can't you live without?
Cream eyeliners, ELF studio's angled eyeliner brush, and lip products. I feel absolutely naked and terrible if I don't have something on my lips. :(
>Buy anything recently?
I recently got one of those L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadows in Iced Latte and the Wet n Wild Coloricon pallette in Comfort Zones. They're all absolutely amazing eyeshadows, wow!!

>>6831325
Your eyes are absolutely gorgeous!

>>6831339
You can always order on their websites. International shipping can be a bitch, though. :(
I hear that you can use foundation/concealer and set it with setting powder as a pseudo eyelid primer. Never tried it, but you can always try that! Have you ever looked for E.L.F.? It's a pretty cheap and decent quality makeup brand from the UK and they have an eyelid primer for $1USD.

Any advice on how not to be so afraid of makeup? I want to play and experiment with colors, getting more comfortable with better looks for my eyes to possibly brighten them up, and learning how to better apply eye makeup; however I just have this fear that everybody around me is thinking I look too overly made up like a porn star or something.

Don't get me wrong, I feel more comfortable in the, already what I feel is a lot, makeup I wear, but I just have this gnawing feeling that I'm too overly made up.

>>6831370
A lot of it is just getting used to how you look. 9 times out of 10, when you wear a product you don't normally wear, you feel like it really stands out on your face, even if it looks okay to everyone else. If it's eye makeup you want to get used to, start off small, then work your way up. Start with mascara alone, then with a thin line of brown eyeliner, then black, then maybe thicken it a little, then wing it out, then play around with neutral shadows, then maybe some natural-ish colours like peaches and golds, then some brighter colours that contrast well with your eye colour. Alternatively, try coloured eyeliner instead of eyeshadows for a pop of colour. I love wearing a thickish coloured line with a thin black liquid line on top.

>>6831356
I don't know how long your hair is, but I personally think that styling your hair can give it a nice change. So personally I'd suggest looking up hair tutorials on youtube, a lot of them are for long hair. That way you can look different without having to cut your hair.

Also does anyone have tips for someone with somewhat hooded eyes? I love eyeshadow and eyeliner but if I put on eyeliner you never see any eyeshadow anymore unless I close my eyes.

I'm pretty bad at applying makeup, and I'd love to get some help on what looks good.
I have short, thin eyelashes, even with mascara they're barely visible. My eyes are deep set and close together, and also hooded (I think?) and so eyeliner and eyeshadow tend to not really show.
Also, where on my cheeks should I apply blush?
BTW I do have eyebrows, they're just blond and therefore don't really show in the pics that are taken with zero makeup.

Oh! This is a good thread for me!


I'm about to have a final interview for a position in a maid cafe. How can I do my make up in a cute/classy/otherwise fitting sort of way?

>>6831384
You seem to have a bit of redness on your face, some BB cream of tinted moisturiser should help even out your skin tone. As for your lashes, have you tried curling them before applying mascara? And what mascara specifically have you tried? If you don't find that some of the more 'normal' types make a difference, how about one that's supposed to give you a bit more of a dramatic look? As for eyeliner, start off thin in the inner corners, and thicken the line outwards, particularly focusing on the outer corners, which should help make your eyes look not so close set. Alternatively, if you only want a thin line, only line the outer half of your eye. With your brows, maybe fill them in, or use a tinted brow gel to make them stand out more. I'm not too experienced with eyeshadow and blush, so unfortunately I can't help you with that.

My winter routine was a bit too heavy now that it's warmer, so I've recently switched to some new products that I'm absolutely loving and want to recommend.

Skinfood has a charcoal bar soap which completely destroyed the blackheads and clogged pores on my face, which have been a problem now that I'm sweating a bit more. I can only use it on my chin and around my nose, though, because it burns the rest of my face. A lot of my friends use this one too.

I also reallyreally love Tonymoly's Floria active peeling gel. Blobs of dead skin come off every time I use it, and I use it once a week all over my face/neck/shoulders/upper back before I shower. Since it's chemical peeling it's less abrasive than exfoliating, so my skin isn't as irritated after.

My current favourite sheet face mask is Skinfood's Hydro Fitting Snail Mask Sheet. It leaves your skin a bit sticky after you remove it, but it absorbs after a few minutes and leaves my skin incredibly smooth. This is insanely moisturizing, so I only recommend it for people who get dry patches on their skin. I like to use it after I do the peeling so my skin doesn't die.

And my favourite bb creams at the moment are Etude's Dear Girls Be Clear and Skinfood's Platinum Grape Cell Essential. Both are really smooth and creamy pale, and just blend really nicely without leaving a texture on my face. The SF one has better coverage and 45 SPF. I like to finish them with the Etude sweet recipe cookie pact which gives a soft and non-cakey finish.

... There's a lot of other products I could pimp, if anyone is interested.

>>6831380

There are two ways that have worked for me.

1) Don't use crazy/really dark eyeshadow colors and play up your lashes with falsies.
2) If you must use those two, apply the shadow way above your crease as well so it won't get hidden when your eyes are open.

Here's a tutorial that I like because the lady has hooded eyes, but her makeup makes it look like she doesn't.

>>6831386
IMO, maid cafe = flirty makeup. Maybe some false lashes, the kinda wispy style that still look kinda natural? Winged eyeliner and a sweep of pink eyeshadow blended with a shadow that matches your skin tone in your crease, and a slightly shimmery champagne colour in the inner corner and under the brow. Maybe a subtle blush which suits your skin tone, and pink lipgloss too.

>>6831394
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QIV8Eq41E

Of course I forgot the link. time to go to bed

>>6831395
Thank you! That gives me lots of inspiration!

>>6831386
What do I do in a maid cafe?

Am I like....supposed to stare at your cleavage and grope your ass?

What the fuck do I do at a maid cafe as a guy that gets tea or whatever.

>>6831405
At good cafes, maids also talk to you and may even play games (card games, board games, etc) or smth. It's not supposed to be an overtly sexual thing. It's more of a paid companionship service.

A lot of people don't really care about that outside of Japan though, so you are not in a minority thinking 'wtf do I do there?'

>paid companionship service

So I'm in Vietnam right?
We find a karaoke bar. Legit place.
Get a room.
Sing some songs.
Next we know these girls come in.
Now it SHOULD have been a flag that they didn't speak English, but we were too drunk and singy-songy to care.

We get the bill when we go to leave. 4,400,000 VND.

That's $400.

They were paid companionship service.

Because they were prostitutes.

>>6831405

A lot of what >>6831418 said. We don't really do any physical contact at this one, but we can play games and take photos with customers. We call patrons Master/Mistress and we take care serving their food and pour cream/sugar into drinks and condiments on food (carefully, trying to make it seem like we are their full time maids). It's fun, but certainly not for everyone. It's definitely bizarre to try to explain to my friends and family what I am being interviewed for.

>>6831432
Valle, why do you use greentext arrows on tumblr when you're telling a story, but not on here where it would make a million more times to?

>>6831436
....now that I think about it, I don't even know.

>>6831432
paid platonic* companionship service

sorry I left out a word

>>6831363
Thank you!

>>6831380
Urgh, I wish I could find who your pic was of, she's lovely. I've actually been hanging out on the hair thread for inspiration and tutorials, so I guess it' time to spend some quality time with youtube. Thank you~

>>6831363
Thank you!

>>6831380
Urgh, I wish I could find who your pic was of, she's lovely. My hair is down to my hips, so I've actually been hanging out on the hair thread for inspiration and tutorials, so I guess it' time to spend some quality time with youtube. Thank you~

>>6831394
Thank you, the makeup from the lady in the link really does look nice!

>>6831473
I just got it through google, but I tried to do some reverse image searching but I ended up with Turkish sites?? And there are tons of good tutorials on youtube by ladies with long hair. I personally think updos with long hair can be very nice and detailed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMfQswObRAc
this is just her most recent vid, but I think she has quite a nice amount of hairstyles that especially look good with long hair.

I watch too many youtube blogs about make up....

>>6831339
I also live in a country without those brands and makeup is expensive as fuck. You can get Too Faced and Urban Decay (and a lot of other brands) from sites like beautybay.com or asos and they have free international shipping

>>6831292
you're a fucking moron

>>6831246
Best$$$
$31 1.00 fl oz.

>>6831338
"white" doesn't really say anything, in terms of makeup. Depending on whether your skin has yellow or red or olive undertones, different products are going to look bad on you. If your skin is yellowish, you should definitely look into asian products, since western ones are overwhelmingly made for those with reddish tone (excepting high end brands).

>>6831370
This is just an opinion, but I find that contrasts between the levels of makeup people wear are much more jarring than the amount that's actually on their face. For example, it's much more visually strange if somebody has super elaborate eye makeup and giant uncovered zits, than if they were just wearing full face in the first place. If you decide to experiment, just make sure you start with a "blank canvas"- foundation/concealer, primers, etc.

>>6831576
>physicians formula mascara
mah nigga

Any recommendation for high coverage powder foundation?

What kind of makeup do I need for covering conspicuously dark acne scars? I've picked up some concealer and foundation over the years, but they still seem to barely show through. Are there brands with really good coverage anyone can reccommend?

>>6831724
When I said white, I meant that I'm so pale that I glow in the dark. I have trouble determining my tone though because every foundation and concealer I try makes me look like a Jersey Shore extra. I mean, I think I'm neutral toned, but I have a hard time testing it out.

>>6831766

Drug store i would go with this stuff. Amazing coverage! (I have oily skin)

Also Prime your face first.

>>6831788
how well does this stuff stay put? i have the liquid colorstay foundation and the coverage is decent but i've heard this has better coverage and i'd prefer a mousse texture.

>What's your routine?
Concealer for those under eye bags
Foundation
Eyeliner
natural eyeshadows
Mascara
and a little bit of bronzing and powder
I would usually fill in my eyebrows with black, but i just recently took all the dye out of my hair and apparently i'm a ginger, so that's not happening anymore.

>What can't you live without?
Mascara and Liner !

>Buy anything recently?
Not in a while, i need some new make up for cosplay. I usually buy a really cheap drugstore brand
http://www.essence.eu/us/usa/products.html
The eyeshadows work better than any name brand i've used.

>>6831788
Thanks, I'll look for that stuff. I do prime but it's not a matter of the makeup getting stuck in pores so it mostly just helps with smoothing.

>>6831796
I am an RN and this is the only foundation (with a primer) that survives my mask going on and off my face. At first I was putting waaaay too much on because I underestimated how much coverage this stuff has. Don't use a sponge with this stuff. I just use my clean hands.
I also live in the swamps of Louisiana where the temps get to 98+ and the humidity is like 90% By 6pm my face still looks great.

My face is combo but mostly oily. I am in so much love with this stuff. It just works for me. I had to return 2 of them untill i found my right color. (It is hard to base it off the packaging.)

Bobby Brown is another good foundation for my situation, however I always keep going back to Revlon, it is cheaper and does just as good of a job.

>>6831809
Do you need any concealer with it?

>>6831809
Shit, I gotta get my hands on that stuff. How's the selection for medium/dark skin tones? I have trouble finding a good match too.

>>6831321
It does not improve skin at all. No BM product does not even the ones with the stupid rareminersls or "lemon peel". The way they package and formulate the stuff makes the unstable.

That said I own several BM products because they're lovely. Tried the Moxie lipstick and it's a thousand times more moisturizing than lip butters. They are 18 bucks so probably not for those on a budget.

do people really care about vegan makeup
and do you really need to wash your makeup

>>6831229

>Putting any makeup on besides lipstick and mascara

Enjoy your acne, bitches!

>>6831770
ask a consultant for makeup meant for cool toned people with "pink undertones".

That said I can see blue and purple veins through most of my skin and it
works for me.

i usually go for the lightest flesh tone next to "geisha white".

>>6831770

I'm in the same boat. I used to think I was neutral because I was just so light, but even the lightest skin is going to have SOME tone to it. Turns out I'm leaning towards a really desaturated yellow-beige.

Do yourself a favour Anon- go to the Meow Cosmetics site. I don't use their makeup because I prefer a liquid/cream foundation/concealer, but they have an amazing array of shades from just white to almost white with undertones, and so on. Buy a bunch of sample baggies of shades of the foundation in the depth you think you'll need- the Inquisitive level runs pretty light, I think lighter than even most pale girls are. So if you really are just -white-, get all of the shades in the Inquisitive range, or maybe the Sleek range. Swatch test them until you find the shade that blends in the best, and that will help you know what undertones you are.

It helped me tremendously because even if I'm ultra ultra pale, I realized because of my yellow tones to avoid pink foundations like the plague because they make me look dead.

>>6831751
I've used a lot of them, but for economical sakes the Clinique is a thick pan that lasts me three months of daily use. Pur, Studio Fx, Smashbox...all thin little pans with barely any makeup. I used to love Origins which I used to add to my favorite moisturizer, but it was discontinued.

>>6831893
>>6831788
So is Clinique a pretty good drugstore brand to start out with, at least until I get the hang of things?

>>6831823
I always use a concealer a shade lighter than my foundation for my dark circles. As for blemishes I just use a bit of the foundation on that spot if needed.
>>6831830
There is the kicker, I don't think this stuff comes in that many shades. I feel like there were 4 "porcelain white" shades and like 2 medium ones. Always keep your receipt ladies!

>>6831229
>>What's your routine?
Cleansing:
Origins clean oil to dissolve makeup. Put oil on dry skin, rub with fingertips to loose eyemakeup and foundation. Wipe off eyes, rinse with water as it foams up. I actually tried a sample of Ulta oil cleanser, and I'll be buying this as a one step when my Origins Clean Start is gone. Which, should be in about 9 months.
I exfoliate with a cleanser every other day with fruit acids.
I use Aveeno calm foaming cleanser in the mornings on clean skin or in the shower to remove any conditioner residue.
>>What can't you live without?
Stila 10-in-1 primer SPF as makeup. It makes my pores disappear without hiding freckles. Evens redness.
Apply concealer from MAC.
Set with loose powder.
Origins bronzer to Tzone and cheeks.
Smashbox nude lip pencil. Plumping gloss or Revlon balm lipstick in a neutral peach, nude or pink.
>>Buy anything recently?
Enjoy the benefit summer kits. I just got their stick blush with three stripes of color. Pretty fast to highlight cheeks in summer for the evenings.
I recently acquired more Hemp hand lotion from body shop. Fantastic barrier cream inside gloves or bedtime to soften. I find the herbal scent nice.

>>6831838
BM is also a pretty good brand for eyeshadow, at least for me.

>>6831877
Holy....That is a ton of shades. Anon, you're my hero.

>>6831899
Clinique is not a drugstore brand, however it is a wonderful line of make up to try out for beginners.

Watch this video for good random "newbie" drugstore make up finds. Emily (the girl in the video) is one of my favorite youtube make up girls. She doesn't ramble too much and she knows her shit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdsXk-S_RtE

>>6831919
The drugstore part is only important so I know where to find things. Thanks for the link

Just got my first ever BB cream (skin79)
I tried it on and instantly fell in love
It's so smooth and thick and made my skin so happy.

Now excuse me while I go try other Korean makeup.

Also, heres a Skin79 BB cream chart I found only after I made my purchase
I don't have oily skin, so next time I think I'll try Super Perfection.
Even if it's not exactly for my skin type, Hot Pink is great.

bb cream heals, whitens, covers, removes wrinkles, stops oil
but can it see why kids love cinnamon toast crunch

>>6831893
Is there a specific one by Clinique? Are there full coverage powders? ( I checked their site but all I saw were sheer powders)

How does one pick a good bb cream? I'm very pale with pink undertones. Combination skin and prone to breakouts.

>>6832026
I just ordered the SKIN79 Super+ BB Cream VIP Gold Collection from amazon.

It should arrive within a week so does anyone want a review?

I'm drawing things on my face with eyeliner. I will probably have BB cream on my face too. Which brand should I buy if I want minimal smudging.

>>6832163
a permanent marker


Eyeliner is not meant to be used on areas you slather BB cream on

I hope you're a good artist.

>What's your routine?
-wash face (at night only)
-apply moisturizer occasionally

-Maybelline BB cream
-CoverGirl pressed powder for normal skin
-maybe Sephora Gel Eyeliner, if I feel like a slut that day
-NYC volumizing mascara
-some sort of pale pink-ish/orange-y pink lip
-tiny amount of pink blush so I don't look like I've been embalmed(not sure of the brand)
-douse myself in smelly stuff
AND THEN I SPRAY THOSE MUDDER FUCKING BRUSHES WITH ANTIBACTERIAL DAILY BRUSH CLEANER!

>What can't you live without?
-Smelly stuff.
If I smell bad, or think I smell bad, I will freak out. Smelling like butt is literally my worst fear.
-Mascara.
I have downturned lashes. My boyfran has luscious lashes. I am so jelly of him.
-Lip stuff/Flavored lip stuff.
I-I-I have a l-lip stuff obsession...
-BB cream.
because yes

>Buy anything recently?
I got a pimple on my waterline from dirty eyeliner brushes (I hardly EVER wear eyeliner due to having weird eyelids sometimes) so I recently purchased some cheap brush cleaner from Sephora. Also smelly stuff.

I need better BB cream though. I just got TWO cystic pimples. Though, to be fair, I've been eating like shit.

I forgot to say that I recently got Nature Republic's peeling mask and it's one of those chemical peels. Dang, I think my acne scars got a bit lighter!! Has anyone ever used this brand before and can recommend anything? They opened up a store in my city and I just want to buy everything. ; _ ;

>>6831393
I would! That all sounds absolutely lovely. Too bad I'm saving up for a Taobao order so I can't buy anymore makeup at all. ; _ ; I've always wanted to try Skinfood products, ugh.

>>6832073
Look up charts and see what you want. You can always order sample packets to test them out and see if they fit you.

>>6832176
>got a pimple on my waterline from dirty eyeliner brushes


uh that's a sign of infection not a pimple. It's not likely you'd get a pimple anywhere around your eye area without it being a sign of infection.


My issue with the eye area is not so much dirty brushes as it is sunscreen in my eye stuff. Sunscreen actives make my eyes sting.


All right, so i'll give this a go

routine:
Cerave gel moisturizer
Pond's clarant b3 moisturizer mixed with 2 drops jojoba oil for flake control and moisture retention
Tarte flawless 12 hr primer

foundation:
I either
a)mix bb creams with darker pigmented creams to match my desired skin tone
b)use Maybelline dream smooth mousse

concealing

I mix my concealers with bb creams in the summer

contouring
Milani shimmer powders in amber nectar and physicians formula BB powder

blush and highlighting
Milani shimmer powders in beauty's touch
Bare escentuals all over powders
Benefit watt's up highlighter in champagne

mascara:

Maybelline turbo
tarte amazonian clay

setting:
NYX setting spray

If I don't feel lazy i'll use my salicylic acid stuff

>>6832199
it wasn't inflammed at all
it was a stye, I know.
but pimple sounds less gross :x

>What's your routine?
Day to day its just BB cream + powder. At my job it's not really worth wearing a lot of makeup. If its the weekends or I'm going it its: primer, liquid foundation, powder, blush, setting powder, eyeliner and mascara.
For my lips I generally only use Burtsbees or a gloss. I don't really wear lipstick well.

>What can't you live without?
The Clinque moisturizer. A bottle can last me forever, it only takes a single pump, despite the fact I have fairly dry skin.

>Buy anything recently?
The Maybelle Fit Me! liquid foundation. The tone matches my skin fairly well, I like it well enough for a cheaper foundation.

I am doing face point for a costume, and it reqires a LOT of thin black lines. Would using eyeliner work? Would it be smudgy after sealing, or not stick to my skin? I can get black makeup and a fine brush, I just rarely trust my own hand.

>What's your routine?
1: Rub in some Ponds moisturizer.
2: Put sunscreen on my face
3: Put on some foundation over my freckles, under my eyes, and whaterever else looks uneven.
4: Apply matte wherever the foundation left me shiny.
5: Put on blush.
6: Put smooch proof lip stain on the inside of my lips for color.
7: Put on eyeshadow to match my outfit for that day.
8: Liquid eyeliner.
9: Mascara to lengthen my eyelashes, then a second one to thicken them.
10: Comb through clumps.
11:(not every day) Maybe a jewel on my cheek or I'll draw a heart or some design if I feel like it.
11 or 12: Light lip gloss to finish off the look.
damn I wear a lot of makeup.
>What can't you live without?
Foundation to cover the blue under my eyes and mascara!
>Buy anything recently?
Nope. I always use the same stuff really.

>>6832278
Liquid eyeliner, or gel liner should work well, as long as it's waterproof.

So what is bb cream and why should I buy it?

I saw some at CVS and remembered you guys talking about it and wondered if it would be a worth while purchase

So, my routine is as follows:

> exfoliate in the shower using Clean and Clear Foaming Facial wash and an exfoliating pad
> Burt's Bees Repair Serum as moisturizer
> Covergirl concealer for sensitive skin
> Covergirl pressed powder for sensitive skin
> Maybelline Eyeshadow quad (sunlit bronze)
> Wet 'n Wild Megalength eyeshadow
> a dab of lipstick for color
> chapstick over that

> mud mask once a week

Is there anything I'm using that might give me a better quality for my money? I don't want to post pics, but my skin is sensitive, and acne prone (dry and somehow oily at the same time).

>>6831325
Seconding shape eyebrows-don't go overboard, just get rid of stray hairs. Getting them threadded is pretty cheap if you're nervous about doing it yourself.

I'd add a mascara, possibly in a dark brown to keep it from being too harsh but still helping your eyes to pop a bit, they're so pretty!

I can't tell if I'm seeing undereye circles, but if you do have them grab a concealer and a powder to set the concealer.

A tinted balm or lip tint might look cute as well. You're super pretty and should go with something simple. Also, I kind of like your hair- especially for mori or classic/country lolita. although you maybe should be more careful about how you part it.

>>6832219
Is it a skin tag?

>>6832861
Yeah, I have to get on those. My eyebrows wern't fantastic to begin with and neglecting them for the last month or so of school did me no favors. I might go get them threaded next weekend.

Brown mascara and concealer added to the list!

With all the mori comments I might have to loose a few more pounds and try out the style. Thank you for the comments and complements anon!

>>6831384
are you from rizon

>>6833512
No. Do I have a doppelganger?

what is the best BB cream for undereye bags?

best pic i could find, they're really reddish-purple and show up clearly in direct lighting

what is a good BB cream for undereye bags?

best pic i could find, they're really reddish-purple and show up clearly in direct lighting

>>6833499
There are actually brown false eyelashes. Definitely a unique look.

not really a particular make up question, but I NEED HELP!

omg, my eyes have been drying out and turning red, no matter how much sleep and water i drink. ;_:

*panic. panic*
fanime 12 days!

not really a particular make up question, but I NEED HELP!

omg, my eyes have been drying out and turning red, no matter how much sleep I have and water i drink. ;_:

*panic. panic*
fanime 12 days!

>What's your routine?
If I decide to wear makeup it's typically, wash face, moisturizer, concealer around eye area, light shadow under eyebrow and in tear duct area, medium toasty brown color on my lids, dark chocolate brown ond the outside of my eyes, mascara, line the the outside quarter of my lower waterline (if that makes sense) and outside half of my upper waterline, mascara. Done. If I really wanna pull out the stops I'll do BB cream and powder foundation to start, but I don't really like wearing that stuff. So, basically, I just do my eyes.

>What can't you live without?
Bo-ing Concealer. I, like many others, vouch for it. It's awesome. It's a staple of my makeup routine and wonderful.

>Buy anything recently?
Uh, no, actually. Now that I think of it. I haven't bought makeup in a few months. I think my last purchase was some BB cream, but that was in February.

>>>/adv/12255687
This thread is just too funny.

>>6834572
Get an antihistamine tablet!

>>6832804
Well, one tip would be not to exfoliate daily. Doing so excessively will dry your skin out. Also I might recommend using Clean 'n Clear's Daily Moisturizer. It's what I use and it works nicely for acne.

>>6834608
Could I get that at the drugstore!?
or will I need to get a prescription ;_;

Yo /cgl/ I have a question about my eyes, specifically talking lids. That's my eyes, opened naturally. My eyes are pretty narrow and basically about 10% of any makeup I put on my lids actually shows. My eyes basically take up the whole area/you really can't see my lids period.

I like how I typically do my makeup, but the only problem I have is that if I want to make it look like I'm wearing any makeup, basically all of the makeup goes on the outside of my lids. This makes me feel weird/uncomfortable because, quite frankly, I feel really weird/OTT/drag queen when I'm putting all of this eyeshadow on my brow bone/not my eyelids.

I guess my question is, is there any solution for this? Should I look toward Asian eye tutorials because they also have narrow eyes with minimal lids? Should I just put more makeup on my brow bone or outer area?

>>6834639
dammit, dropped the pic

>>6831229

>What's your routine?
Wash face with exfoliating scrub, use St. Ives Collagen Elastin moisturizer on my face, neck chest and shoulder, apply stick blush, face powder, chapstick and sometimes mascara.

>What can't you live without?
Chapstick, blush and shine control powder.

>Buy anything recently?
Not that I can think of. I don't wear a ton of makeup really.

>>6834641
cute
are you a boy?

>>6834631
An antihistamine is your everyday allergy medication, usually for hay fever. It's readily available over the counter.

>>6834639
what you want to do, is tilt your head up, and look down while applying shadows to the lid and bone

>>6834641
Anon with the same problem here. What you need is look for makeup with hooded eyes, baby.

>>6834648

Also, does anyone know of any websites that offer sample packs of products to try before you buy the whole thing? I remember Covergirl used to do that with their foundation back in the day and it was really convenient.

>>6834660
I'm a girl, but thanks for calling me cute.

>>6834670
Thanks anon! Suddenly everything comes to the light! My issue is I guess I've never heard of hooded eyes before, which makes me feel really stupid. But whatever. Thanks so much.

>>6834670
Thanks anon! Wow, I feel so lame for not knowing what kind of eyes I've had all these years. Like. really dumb. But thanks! This'll help so much! It still kinda stinks because there's so little I can do that'll show up, but at least I know what to put into google.

>>6834641
I'm a girl, but thanks for calling me cute.

>>6834665
Thank you Anon!

is there such a thing as permanent hair removal

/cgl/ I absolutely fucking suck at actually placing a darker colour in my crease and a light colour on my lid, and then only blending it around the crease and outer edge so you have that lovely "eye opening" contour to the shadow.

Tell me what I am doing wrong. I basically want to wear my shadow the way Chokelate wears her neutral eyes. Why do I suck nipples at placement so much goddamns

captcha: nvirera probably

>>6834711
There are laser treatments available that I heard do a quite good job. The downside of it is that they are known carcinogens. And they really mess up your skin, with all sorts of skin rashes and the sort.

>>6834711
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_hair_removal

Guys, what are some good drugstore/mid range foundations that offer a wide of colours available and are suitable for oily skin?
I don't need much coverage, I am only looking to cover up a couple of freckles and even out my skin a bit for a wedding in this upcoming weekend, but the majority of the popular foundations that I've looked up on MUA seem to have all sorts of problems with oily skin, as well as oxidation and rashes/spots occurring.
Any recommendations/ideas?

eyebrows
shave, wax, thread, au naturelle?

>>6834770
Plucking and shaping around the natural shape of the eyebrow.

>>6834770
....who the fuck shaves their eyebrows?
GAIZE, your face is not a vagina, don't just randomly shave off all hair off of it, please.

>>6834770
>shave
Unless you are a cybergoth and it is 2006 then step away from that Bic, missy.

>wax
Sugary shit all over my forehead wtf

>thread
Jesus god the pain

>au naturelle
Unless you were born with godly neat perfect arches with no strays, plucking and shaping as >>6834772 says.

>>6834775
wow
Almost all gyaru girls shave their eyebrows. I shave because i do vk style. allowed to shave my brows if i wanna, nazi anon

>>6834786
Idgaf about gyaru girls. Also, I'm not a nazi... I said please at the end of my post.

>>6834770
Waxing. It's the most efficient way to tame the monster caterpillars on my forehead and it's not nearly as painful as threading. I've gotten waxing for a few years now and I've gotten pretty used to the brow area to the point that it barely hurts. The upper lip, however...

>>6834781
plucking doesnt hurt?

>>6834797
More or less. The first time I even touched my eyebrows(I was only 17 at the time) it hurt so much it made my eyes water. However, after the third time or so, the pain was not as bad(eyes didn't water anymore) and after half a year, there wasn't much pain, just a bit of a pinching feeling, which is pretty much the same up to this day.
Also, after several years of plucking, your hairs become scarcer, so you'll have less of a job.
That being said, don't overpluck for a long period of time as this can work against you i.e remain with a thin line by the time you're 30.

>>6834810
wrong pic, meaning to use this
But yeah, you get the idea - keep them as thick as you can while still looking polishes.

>>6834618

I don't really rub hard with the exfoliating pad, just buff my skin a little. Like I said, it's dry and oily at the same time, and before I started using the pad, I'd get these awful flaky patches on my forehead and cheeks.

>>6834795
it's funny. i think threading hurts less than waxing and it looks cleaner

>>6835109
This.
Then again, my threading sessions last so little because I have thin eyebrows to begin with, but the pain is much less intense.

It's short pricks of pain for a seemingly long period of time, or one large amount of pain for a short period. Take your pick.

>What's your routine?
exfoliate with clarisonic+neutrogena stress control acne cream cleanser (I'm 26 and still have cystic acne because there is no god)
2.5% benzoyl peroxide
cetaphil moisturizer
paint my face with a thin layer of milk of magnesia as an oil control primer

if it's a day off then I just use some of that mattifying Garnier "BB cream" for oily skin and some rimmel stay matte and I'm done. I don't know if you can tell from all this matte shit but I am oily as fuck.

if it's a work day,
thin layer of my bff Revlon Colorstay in ivory
dab on some Colorstay concealer on any red spots (i.e. most of my face)
quick extra swipe of Colorstay on red spots
Rimmel stay matte powder to set
ELF eyelid primer
swipe on Maybelline color tattoo in whatever color, usually asphalt or pomegranate
thick line on my upper lid with physician’s formula lash booster 2-in-1 blahblahblah World’s Longest Product Name (the fat sharpie marker version in extra black)
thin little accent line extending out to wings with NYX's studio liner, in black
the nyx takes foreverrrr to dry but it’s amazing and stays all day super black without fading or flaking. sometimes if I’m doing something fancy I do another line in a bold color of the studio liner
maybe some extra shadow, usually a NYX nude matte or one of ulta's
swipe some rimmel powder over my eye to set
ELF studio mineral mascara
tiny swipe of NYX powder blush, or if it's winter the cream one
revlon just bitten balm stain in adore or their super lustrous one in wild orchid.

>What can't you live without?
colorstay. benzoyl peroxide. ELF eyelid primer. my Sonia Kashuk blending sponge. seriously, pic related, this sponge is the greatest fucking thing on earth. it will change your life. my foundation looks 10000x better.

>Buy anything recently?
got a bunch of the NYX loose pearl pigments, which are really fun but tricky to use.

Hey, I have a question. When I put concealer under my eye to cover my dark circles, my eyelashes pick up the concealer and look light. Is there anyway I can make it so that doesn't happen, or should I get a different brand of concealer? I use Covergirl.

>>6835538
Don't put the concealer all the way up to your eyelids, only do it on the darker area at the bottom.

>>6835408
Yo anon, can you help me out? I have Maybelline Color Tattoos in Audacious Asphalt, and I find it so hard to wear, it's just too cool of a colour for me. I'm shit with colour theory so I have no idea how to make it work, the most I can do is wear Pomegranate Punk on my whole lid, with Audacious Asphalt in the outer corners.

>>6835538
Put mascara on your lower lashes. Or buy spoolies, dip them in water, and run it through your lashes to get the concealer off.

>>6835543
A lot of people have discolored eyelids. They have to conceal the eye area entirely.

>>6835543
I do put it only on the bottom, my eyelashes pick up the concealer after a while of blinking and stuff. My eyelashes are pretty long so they easily pick up dust and crap.

>>6834770
shave with an eyebrow razor if I really need to get an acceptable shape quickly. I shave off like...the bottom half of my eyebrow.

Otherwise, threading then plucking to maintain.

>>6834220
Its better to have a concealer for that. If they're reddish purple, you should go for a concealer yellowy green in colour.

Can anyone recommend a good brand of drugstore eyeliner?

>>6839170

liquid, pencil, marker, or gel?

hey guys, just a question.
My eyebrows are pretty thick and dark naturally, as you see in the picture. Should I fill them with makeup anyway? Everytime I try to, I end up looking either angry or like a drag queen. Some suggestions, please?

>>6839820
If you are going for a natural look I would not fill them, they are dark enough, maybe just a tiny bit in areas were the hair is more sparse to give uniformity. Do it softly with an eyeshadow a bit lighter than your hair color so you don't get the drag queen effect.
Also I would pluck a bit under the arch area to give more definition

Can anyone suggest a good slightly shimmery peach/warm pink blush? I'd prefer it being somewhat light and easily buildable. I've got fairly pale skin, but I have olive-y neutral undertones. I'm still pretty pale, but I've been getting some sun lately so it'd be best if it was a more "versatile" shade; it'd be best if it was in one of those duos with a good bronzer too or had a hint of "sunkissed" sort of colour in it, but I know that's getting way to specific. I'm better with powder/cake blushes, but I'm open to trying any type!

>>6839757
Okay, while these are good suggestions, I'm wondering where the hell they got these prices from. They have a L'Oreal mascara listed as $26, but I got the exact one recently from Walmart for around $7 or $9.

Playing off this, can some suggest a good drugstore gel eyeliner that has good staying power? The Maybelline one is good, but the "black" of that line is really only charcoal, and I'd prefer something completely black and matte. Also, is the Bobbi Brown gel liner matte?

>>6839875
mac fluidlines in black is $16 where i am (california), i've sworn by it for years now. it's awesome awesome awesome

>>6839841
i like this one, it's got a nice amount of flush to it with a nice glow, there's another one i really like but i cannot for the life of me remember what it's called. but it's a liquid and you mix it with a dab of foundation or primer or w/e and it gives a glowy peachy color as well https://www.toofaced.com/p-1363-sweetheart-beads-radiant-glow-face-powder.aspx

>>6839928
>https://www.toofaced.com/p-1363-sweetheart-beads-radiant-glow-face-powder.aspx
That blush looks super pretty; I'll have to try it!

I just bought Lancome's Rouge in Love, in Rouge Saint Honore, and it is so amazing.
It's really smooth, has a beautiful, and is fairly lasting.
Definitely worth the 26 bucks, even with it being pretty small.

>>6839841
I like Hard Candy's blushes - you can try Honeymoon. It's a pretty light peach and shimmery, if you are into that kind of thing.

>>6834641
Are you rebecca black?

How the heck do I know what my skin undertone color is?

Routine:
>shower
>moisturize
>moisturizing toner
>setting spray
>undereye concealer
>more spray dabbed onto undereyes with sponge
>powder concealer all over
>blush
>eyeliner
>eyelash curler
>mascara
>hair

My god. I used to only go concealer and mascara, writing out my routine now has made me very depressed.

>What can't you live without?
Concealer. My skintone is very uneven, very pale with red undertones. Also doing my hair, but that's not makeup really.

>Buy anything recently
Just some false lashes for AN, and setting spray.

>>6835560
Posting to agree with you, anon. My eyelids have a slight pink tint to them without make up. I've always covered them in foundation so my skin looks evenly toned all around. I'm actually surprised people don't do that.

To each their own, I guess.

What do you guys normally do as far as eyeshadow goes for characters with unusual hair colours?

if I know I'm gonna get super sweaty should I not wear anything

>>6840158
Hey, don't feel bad, anon.

Feel proud because you have evolved and turned into a swan.

>>6839841
Nars orgasm sounds like that, and I think they have a duo with it and a bronzer.

>>6840157
If your skin has a tinge of pinkish red (exluding inflammation) you are cool toned (almost all fair people are cool toned). you'll also notice that bluish veins will give your skin a "cool" tone which is where "cool toned" comes from.

If your skin has a yellow/tan tan tinge naturally you have warm undertones

If your skin is neither yellowish or pinkish, you have neutral undertones. It helps to print out swatches of blue/yellow and line them against your skin.

>>6839757
Speaking from experience, the clarins brush type is best for sparse lashes.

>>6832143
It just arrived and holy shit I LOVE IT.

BEST PURCHASE EVER.

It performs so much better than the shitty $40+
UD, Tarte and every other tinted moisturizer disguised as a BB cream ever.

I have never had a foundation product adjust to my skin so well. and I have the most problematic skin imaginable. I'm already pasty as fuck so no whitening needed and no gyay cast!! Yay!

i mixed it with some gel moisturizer to thin it out before i applied.

>>6840164
Matching eyeshadow to your hair color would be weird. Do blonde girls wear yellow eyeshadow? Use a color that brings out your eye color instead.

>>6840912

I think they mean in terms of filling your brows in with eyeshadow, not as in wearing the eyeshadow on their eyes..

>>6839757
Doesn't really matter as long as it has excellent staying power. I have heard anons recommending Maybeline, is this legit?

>>6843505
Maybelline gel liner is amazing, I have oily eyelids but it stays in place all day.

>>6831335
>>6831363
How is the skinfood and missha BB creams? I'm thinking about buying some. I have to stay away from etude to save my money, the cute packaging is too much for me.
>>6831899
I don't recommend Clinique. They're products are alright, but there are many cheaper better alternatives. I've used most of they're line and it never helped my breakouts.

Not exactly makeup, but I'm the the market for a new moisturiser. It's autumn now and it'll be winter soon and I'm particularly prone to dry skin so I need something quite heavy-duty. I currently use pic related which I apply twice a day after washing my face, but I still end up with a few dry patches.

What's a good waterliner or just white eyeliner?

I only recently started trying makeup at the behest of my older sister, but holy crap does Urban Decay's foundation make a huge difference on my skin. I wasn't expecting only one makeup product to do such a good job, although I also have Smashbox's BB cream too. But this stuff totally blew me away.

I'm also going to be switching over to contact lenses soon, and I was wondering if there's anything I could do to make it look less baggy/pale under my eyes when I start wearing them? My skin in that area is a really pale purple right now, it makes me look kind of sick...

L'Oreal Infallible The Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner ???

anyone tried this?
Its their new eyeliner.

>>6843985
I can't say I'm an expert when it comes to moisturizers as I'm allergic to some component in drugstore stuff, but I really love this. It doesn't leave me with a nasty oily film, it feels amazing and it doesn't irritate my skin. It's also affordable.

>>6846648
>L'Oreal Infallible The Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner
Sounds like a print name from AP

Are MAC Brushes really that good?
I swear that 90% of the makeup tutorials on youtube feature some MAC brushes but I'm unsure whether this is because they're actually amazing or because that's the go-to in America...
I'm in Australia and MAC is a fair bit more expensive here... but is it worth it?

>>6846730
I think that their powder brushes are really nice, but for stuff like concealer and foundation, just get a synthetic hair brush that isn't falling apart. You will save money. I think a lot of gurus get MAC brushes to look like they are really good or something.

>>6846730
No. Just go online and get cheaper ones, look up reviews for the brushes before you buy them though.

Hey /cgl/

Should, I get a Beauty Sponge or MAC 187/188?

Skin79 Hot Pink sounds like something I'd like to try out. Does anyone know of a European based store/seller I can order it from? I'd love to avoid getting scammed by the customs office if possible.

>>6847420
forgot to mention the Make Up Forever S55 brush.

So...Beauty Sponge or Stippling brush?

>>6843945
Missha has pretty clear coverage. I've only tried their Perfect Cover BB Cream and it leaves a dewy-ish finish and is light. My Skin79 one always feels a bit heavier.

>>6844428
I use the NYC Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in White. It's only a dollar but it works on my waterline fine.

>>6847458
rubyrub76 on ebay

>>6849000
>Location: Korea, South

doesn't look European based to me

this girl, Vanilla Chamu has some way over the top "modeling" shots where her yes are the size of her fist.

the huffington post had one before they deleted the article.

her blog is

blog.crooz.jp/vanillachamu/ShowArticle/?no=333&pvFlg=

she abuses filters and myspace angles and probably uses a shooping app

>>6851933
wrong thread my bad
>>6847967

>>6843812
Thanks, will totally check it out. Sounds just like what I need

>>6850040
The shipping is free, so I thought it wouldn't matter

Bump

>>6831229
> Makeup Routine
Lancome moisturiser, Revlon colorstay foundation, Rimmel powder (if my skin feels oily), Maybelline concealer, MUA eyeshadow (champagne + golden brown + oyster white), random brown pencil topped with Maybelline's eyeliner, L'Oreal collagen mascara, Rimmel eyebrow pencil + a bit of reddish brown MUA eyeshadow, MaxFactor rose coloured blush and depending on my mood either bare lips or Rimmel's apocalips gloss

> Can't live without
Foundation, mascara and anything to help define my eyebrows. They're very sparse. Blush wouldn't hurt as well.

> Recently bought
FAST Shampoo. Not my favourite. Slight increase in hair growth but my hair is falling out faster than normal.
Cosmetic Catastrophe face mask by Lush. Sometimes it makes my skin look great, other days makes it look like it's covered in drag queen level powder.

>>6847458
>www.bbcreamshop.eu
Based in the Netherlands so shipping can still be a bitch depending on where you are, but it's definitely legit. I get all my stuff from there.

>>6831248
This: >>6831250, pretty much. Also eyebrows. If yours are full, have someone qualified to draw them for you (pull out some hair and give them a nice shape). If it's thin or has flaws, just buy a 4B/6B pencil to fill them.

My Etude House BB cream is going to run out in probably two weeks, so I'll need to buy another. I'm thinking of upgrading to CC cream. Is it worth it? Should I believe the hype; is there any noticeable difference between BB and CC cream?

>>6855947
I thought CC were just for dark circles/discolored spots of skin.

>>6855947
>>6855971

IMHO CC cream is just some shit the western makeup market made up to cover for the fact that they seriously fucked up and dropped the ball on BB creams.

Whats the order like for false eyelashes?

apply eyelashes/ curl/ mascara/ eyeliner/ rest of eye makeup?

i cant wear makeup without feeling fake and immediately removing it. i dont know why i have such a strage complex about it, i never judge other people for wearing makeup but for some reason i think people will judge me if i do. i still hold myself to ridiculously high beauty standards and compare myself with every girl i see. ugh just kill me already.

>>6856988

You need a healthy dose of self-esteem. That's something you have to help yourself.

>>6856970
I personally do all my makeup first, then eyelashes, then mascara. for sure do your eyeliner first though, if not you can be left with small spaces between your fake lashes and real lashes, which is really hard to fill in once theyre on.

>>6857002
alright cool thanks

>>6856960
But Etude house jumped on that shit too... they've released a CC cream along with a slightly higher coverage version of their precious mineral BB cream for this summer.

>>6856988
Maybe you're just not used to it? I never wear blush, and I always end up removing it when I do because I feel like it's really obvious and badly applied, but it's probably that I'm just not used to seeing my face with it on. Maybe you could start of with just mascara or a tinted lipbalm, and work your way up to more stuff? I have a friend who only really wears concealer.

>What's your routine?
Cleanse with my Clarisonic+ Lancome Creme Radiance
Moisturize with Lancome Bienfait Multi-vital
Prime with UD eye primer, Lancome face primer, and Carmax lip balm
Foundation- Revlon Colorstay liquid, Rimmel Stay-Matte powder
Eyes- Whatever shadow I'm feeling. Lately it's been "Jealous" in the UD Theodora palette; UD 24/7 Glide-on Pencil in black; Maybelline Falsies mascara
Lips- neutral liner and Aveda Nourish-mint lipgloss

>What can't you live without?
My eyebrow pencil, mascara, and my Clarisonic. I swear, you won't regret that thing.

>Buy anything recently?
Yeah, I bought MAC's "Atlantic Blue" and "Typographic" eyeshadow, and their Mineralize eyeshadow in "Young Punk".

I've never been one for lip colors, but lately I'm really curious about looking into some. I like bold colors but since I don't habitually do my lips, I'm looking for something long lasting. Any suggestions?

>>6857346
Armani Lip Maestro has the most amazing formula ever. I only ever need minimal touch ups for it when I eat.

Also, the Nars Mexican Rose pencil stains the crap out of my lips, though that's the only color I've tried in that range that manages to do that. Seriously, even makeup remover doesn't entirely take it off.

I've been considering trying Revlon's Colorstay foundation for oily/combination skin. My current foundation is the perfect color for a couple hours, but then turns a little darker. Anyone care to share their experience with this stuff?

>>6857398
Weird, shame I'm not into bright pinks. How does the rest of the line last?
>>6857411
Mine doesn't give me any color changing problems. I use the Oily/Combination liquid and it does well for me with or without primer. You could also try setting your foundation with a translucent powder or the powder from the same line as your foundation to minimalize any color changing.

>>6857417
I use Almay Clear Complexion foundation and bareminerals mineral veil on top. I've tried with and without powder and got the same color change either way. My main concern with foundations is that I'm prone to breakouts. I've always had trouble finding a good color in a formula that works for me. I've previously had luck at Sephora, but I can't afford to spend that much on foundation right now, unfortunately.

>>6857422
I say give ColorStay a try. I've got a friend that breaks out from EVERYTHING and this one does well on her. Just be mindful that it is a full coverage, and therefore a bit thicker than a lot of liquids.

You mentioned your budget is tight, but I also recommend Aveda's foundations. They're largely naturally derived, so your skin might not get pissy with it.

Friendly PSA for a cheap mascara:
this mascara is actually really good. I got it when I was completely out because all my old mascaras had dried up, and Walgreens was out of the Jordana Extreme mascara I usually use. It was on sale so I gave it a try and I have to say it's pretty thickening and not too heavy or drying on my lashes. It gives good separation and fullness and layers like a dream! For $3 it performed way better than I expected. I've tried almost everything in the high-end range from Lancome to YSL and hated all of them except maybe Clinique, and this beats out all of them, especially for the price.

>>6857432
I might go ahead and give it a shot. Unless it turns out to be just perfect for me, I'll likely look around some more so I'll keep Aveda in mind. Thanks!

>>6857441

Agreed, I find that Wet'n'Wild is generally quite a reliable CheapGood brand. When I started filling in my eyebrows and shaping them, I would practice with their eye pencils and they were surprisingly good. It controlled really easily, applied evenly and didn't smudge. The pencil sharpens cleanly and doesn't break too easy and it still works pretty well even with the tip dulled down between sharpens.

Having said that, my philosophy is to invest in a good eyelash primer and then most mascaras all work better regardless of their price point.

>>6857452

CheapGood is definitely the right way to describe WnW. Their eyeshadows (the 3 pans and 8 pans) are really pigmented too.

What's a good makeup remover?

>>6859531
for waterproof mascara or what?

>>6859531
I like Rimmel's. Gets rid of everything and just feels like water in your eye.

/cgl/ I'm freaking out, I've been doing research on BB creams this past week, reading reviews, watching videos, reading these threads, everything. Even after narrowing it down based on my needs, I don't know how to choose. Should I just randomly pick a brand? Are there any general but key differences between the major Korean brands? Makeup is hard.

>>6859568
Lots of ebay stores have tiny samples. Narrow it down to a few brands and get samples of each.

>>6859568
Missha tends to be the go-to for beginners, their Perfect Cover BB cream is really popular and comes in lots of color choices (for BB creams anyway). The ebay samples are a good idea too though.

>>6831809

Fuck, I hate my skin! I have awful dark acne scars on my face and Revlon photoready mousse was the only thing that made my skin look perfect... but I turned out to be allergic to it.

fml

>>6831840

>>6832763

Don't even waste your money on that shit unless you have flawless skin already and just want tinted moisturizer. Western BB Creams are shit.

>>6861217
>>6832763
listen to this anon ! Why do people bother with western BB creams at all?

>>6861243

Because they don't know anything about anything outside of the US unless they see it on MTV and think America invented bb cream.

>>6859568
>>6859568

I usually narrow down the list by asking myself:

what kind of finish do I want? (dewy/matte/satin)
Coverage isn't something that varies greatly as most BB creams are sheer.

Is the brand trusted/popular?

what are the general complaints buyers have?

>>6859601
DO NOT BUY cosmetics from ebay anon! You chances of getting a lead-ladden knockoff from
China are astronomical!

Look up authorized sources. If you can't find an authorized seller, find one who has a 98% and up rating and send them a message. If they're prompt,courteous and helpful, give it a chance.

>>6861402
rubyrubyshop sells authentic BB creams, they're the only reliable ebay shop I've heard of

>>6861314
I laughed and then cried at this sad truth with most of today's youth.

>>6861402
What kind of fool buys Western makeup off ebay? It's fine to buy korean brands, but I wouldnt trust anything else.

>>6859601
This is what I did and it worked great. You can google "bb cream chart" for a jumping off point for what the different major brands do.

>>6857028

Just because EH jumped on the hype doesn't mean it wasn't still just a desperate attempt to distract people from shitty western BB creams... which it was. Think about it: why advertise this wonderful new pore minimizing, correction clearing, hydrating, moisturizing skin protecting non-makeup product, and then IMMEDIATELY switch over to something else which is mainly marketed as a "color corrector"? Logic dictates that the former would appeal to a much larger consumer base than the former, if it had actually worked. BUT since it didn't, CC cream came along.

Hell, now that people are realizing that most shampoos are bad for your hair, some company made a CC cream for HAIR.

>>6861460

Verily. I still regularly encounter people who think Chinese and Japanese are the same language, and do not know what basic words like "androgynous", "copacetic", and "innocuous" mean. Some examples:

>me: I don't like very girly things, I prefer to be androgynous.
>mom: androlygus? what's that mean? It sounds wrong.

>customer making a fuss at work over an expired coupon, call the manager and 45 minutes later manage to calm them down
>ask "So now everything's copacetic, right ma'am?"
>"whuts thayt meen? ahr yew maykin fuhnna me!?"
>45 more minutes trying to calm upset customer down, manager had to take an extra $5 off her total to shut her up.

>get my car checked out by mechanic for odd shaking when stopped in D
>mechanic says it's most likely an engine mount but that it doesn't need to be fixed any time soon but I could still fix it anyway for $400
>me: "Well if it's innocuous then I don't see why i should spend $400 RIGHT NOW to get it fixed. It is, isn't it?"
>"...Do whut now?"

It makes me sad.

>>6863838
Those examples make you sound so fucking pretentious.

>>6866904
not really.

>>6863838
Using florid language like that is pretty pretentious. I feel like there is context to be considered in using words appropriately. I wouldn't expect the average person to have that kind of vocabulary, and you shouldn't look down on people for not speaking the way you do.

>>6834220
What lashes are those? They look gorgeous!

>>6866936
Yes it is. You can get your point across most of the time without having to resort to that language. Most highly educated people I know don't even speak like that in their daily lives.

But whatever gives you that false air of superiority.

Does anyone have any tutorials for "kawaii" eye makeup tutorials for hooded/mature eyes? All I get on google are kawaii Asian-eye makeup tutorials and old lady drag queen makeup tutorials.

Also, would eyelid glue help "fix" my hooded lids or does that only work for making double lids from monolids?

>I fucking hate having hooded eyes

>>6866954

>Using florid language like that is pretty pretentious
>"androgynous"

Sounds more like anon lives in illiterate bumfuck nowhere to me.

>>6866904
>>6866954

Wow. Murrikka!

Is this thread on autosage yet...?

So in my younger years I overplucked my eyebrows, I haven't touched them in a really long time, but they still don't want to grow and I have to manually shade them bigger every day

Would putting rogaine on my eyebrows work? Or is there something else I should do?

for cosplay, I have backne and scars, the character I want has an open back with short hair.
How do i control it / cover it.
>never wear makeup

>>6866904
>>6866954
This.

>>6863838
you sprinkle your conversation with that of a cheap fedora wearer.

>>6863838
The only one of these that is even slightly okay to use the way you listed is androgynous. The other two, you just sound like you looked up some words in a dictionary, and liked the way they sound. Those words are more descriptors; as a writer, I would perhaps use them when describing a setting or situation, but never in dialogue. It's unnatural, and incredibly pretentious sounding.
Hell, even the way you typed their responses shows that you kind of think you're better than them for knowing a few 'big' words.

>>6869601
>>6869581
>>6869560
>>6863838

Can you guys bitch about vocabulary somewhere else?

>>6869620
naw.

>>6839875
Looks like it's Australian. Drugstore brands are a whole heap more expensive here.

>>6869855
Yeah. NZfag here, $20+ for a mascara sounds right.

bump

I have eye hollows or sunken under eye, is there some sort of face Spackle that I can use to slightly fill it and reduce it?
I have tried highlighting the area to reduce their appearance but that method breaks with most lighting and angles.