/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8203231

Limecrime is/was already a dupe..lol but I don't buy dupes just alternatives like makeupgeek, colourpop,and nyx. I'll splurge on things like dip dip or banana powder from Ben nye but that's about it.

>>8203231
>http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php

I've always found NYX to have the best dupes. they're often the most featured on DUPETHAT.

Anyway I'm looking for where these products are from? Or any brands that sell things with cute packaging this this?

>>8203231
I personally like nyx just in general. I like their liquid eye liners and their concealer pencil thing.

>>8203303
>Heart shaped lipsticks

Oh please yes..

>>8203303
I found the heart lipstick
http://www.prettyandcute.com/Holika-Holika-Heartful-Moisture-Lipstick-p4415.html

>>8203303
>>8203319


It's Skin. A famous Korean makeup and skincare brand. Majority of Korean makeup have cutesy packaging so all you need to do is look for them.

Here are good ones to look out for just to start you off:

It's Skin
TonyMoly
PeriPera
Etude House
Lioele
Holika Holika

You can find animal, food and heart shaped items from there.

>>8203325

I like how classy this one looks

I don't usually buy dupes except occasionally a trendy throw-away lip color. Dupes very rarely perform or last like the real deal.

>>8203303

You might like these. Just head over to Ebay and look for those brands I told you about and you'll be drowning in cute makeup.

Any makeups with a science/chemistry gimmick? There's a brand at Ulta that has a chemistry gimmick, but it seems to be all moisturizers and stuff. No makeup.

>>8203231
There's a makeup thread at >>8159050, but it was poorly labelled so you would need to recognise the OP to find it in the catalog.

I recently found out about ColourPop, which anon mentions above. I ordered a few of their lipsticks and liners, waiting on the package. Apparently some of their lipsticks are close in shade to MAC products, but I mostly use makeup for cosplay so I'm not familiar with brands/shades.
>https://colourpop.com/

What makes something a dupe? Is it matching an eyeshadow palette colour for colour? Is it copied packaging? Or can it just be something like a similar shade?

>>8203335
dropped pic

>>8203339

Dupes are usually near copies of certain shades. They may or may not try to emulate the packaging. Makeup Revolution London's price's are crazily low though. It's so easy to buy a shitton of products or a complete set to be a noob MUA.

>>8203336
F-friend? Are you a scientist? I'm a bio major constantly looking to incorporate it into my life

>>8203352
I'm working to get my degree. I'm still undecided in regards to astronomy, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering.


.....and animation

Help me seagulls. Looking for a BB cream or any kind of liquid foundation that's thick enough to hide dark stubble. I'd probably layer powder over it but I need a liquid foundation heavy enough to cover where I've shaved.

>>8203408

PeriPera BB cream. They work pretty well for me. It's thick so it should do the trick. Buy Naturactor concealer, too. It works wonders.

>>8203358
Anon are you me? I either want to be a reconstructive plastic surgeon or an animator. They are worlds apart and I want to be both so bad but I have to choose, and soon...

>>8203417
Bless you anon. Do you have a preferred website that sells them or is just any Korean (guessing they're Korean?) beauty supply website?

>>8196224

Got my package, they have some cards with how to apply their products (eyeshaows and blushes should be applied with fingers,etc)

the shadow I have is Flux (their new matte mint) and some lippie stixs and pencils.

The eyeshadow has a gel/cream like texture but dries like a powder , I swatched it without a base and its pigmented but I can't wait see it with a base.

Lippie stixs and pencils are smooth and creamy,goes on like butter.overall. i recommend them

>>8203421

You can try Ebay. There are a lot of good sellers there. Look for ones with Free Shipping and ship directly from Korea. Rubyrubyshop seems to be the most popular. Don't forget the Naturactor. I swear it does wonders.

There's a goldmine of swatched and reviews in Google for that particular product. I have one and I consider it to be the best one I ever had.

>>8203408
You should color correct first. You can't just slap thick BB or foundation and powder on and expect to cover beard darkness.

>>8203450
Color correct?

>>8203478

She means this anon. Here's an article for you:

http://www.leadinginstanteyelift.com/blog/differences-concealer-camouflage-color-corrector-and-cover-up-makeup


I never had the need for color correct, though.
Naturactor has a very solid color so I guess it should be fine on your stubble. I've seen a lot of women with disgusting acne who used it and looked great in the after photos.

>>8203489
I had no idea about all of this but I'll take your word about Naturactor. I've found a seller for the BB cream on Ebay so I've bookmarked that to buy this week.

>>8203358
>>8203420
I have some way to go but my plight is what I want to specialize in. Pediatrics, obgyn, or medical examiner. Do you guys Lolita? I fear I wont have time once in Med school or once actually practicing

Is there a good dupe out there for Kat Von D Motorhead? My friend loves it but its forever out of stock.

>>8203231
I've been using MUR stuff for a while. Their prices are so low that it's fairly risk free.

Their volumising mascara is one of the nicest I've used. Their highlighter is a real dupe for the Nars golden highlighter and their blush is awesome. Eye-shadow doesn't have enough pigment for my liking until you use a primer. Lipstick is in a good range, and tends to have good coverage.

>>8203350
I took a gander at the MRL page but
>International Standard (Shipping) £7.95
yeaaaaaah that's why I stick to domestic. My ColourPop order was $32 after tax+shipping for six items. Not really looking to pay 50% of an order on shipping.

>>8203352
BS in bio here! Trying to get teaching credentials, scared that I won't have time to continue cosplaying once I start teaching (or even when I start the credential program).

This is probably a really stupid noob question, but does anyone have any recommendations for (ebay) sellers of dollywink or diamond lash falsies? Preferably with cheap/free shipping to the UK

>>8203604
NYX Siren was recommended by someone at a blog thing.

>>8203651
How about replicas, anon? There are some at 4.39eur.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ES04-False-eyelashes-japan-dolly-wink-style-No-1-Glamorous-5-pairs-/161542750695?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259cb2c1e7

You can go cheaper by buying those handmade eyelashes in box sets. They look exactly like Dolly Wink's because they're blatant rip offs anyway.

In the last makeup thread, someone posted a link to this amazing site that had a 99 cent sale section and a bunch of other awesome cheap stuff. I cannot for the life of me remember the name though, or even anything in the OP post of the last makeup thread to look it up in the catalog. Any ideas?

>>8203604
It's in stock right now, I just checked.

Since we are on the subject of dupes I have a velour liquid lipstick coming in the mail and I'm super excited. I've heard jeffree's formula is better then limecrime with more product with a cheaper price tag. Is this true or are people just putting on rose colored glasses cuz they don't want to give doe anymore money after being a mega bitch? Has anyone tried the lipstick? Is it comparable to velvetines?

>>8203626
Same here. My shipping was more than the items.

>>8203303
The macaron lip balms are from It's Skin and the bunny lip gloss bar is from Tonymoly. The middle right might be from thefaceshop? Not too sure about that one.

>>8203420
I actually want animation the most, but my state doesn't even have an animation course or class at all.

Really, what I'm weighing is Money vs one of the hardest and least respected professions that is impossible to find a job in, and you always get laid off after a year

If I chose animation, there wouldn't be any turning back

>>8203303
I have the macaron lip balm, love them. I've seen those products are on memebox. They ship super fast if you're in US.

https://us.memebox.com/it-s-skin-macaron-lip-balm-01-strawberry

>>8203303
I feel like I've seen those macaron lip balms by the cash at Forever 21.

>>8203872
I'm none of the previous anons but damn this is exactly my predicament (money vs. unrealistic art dreams). I would laugh but it's mostly just depressing

ok. I'm not sure if I'm stepping into something I shouldn't but...why are dupes ok and not clothing replicas?

>>8204440
because you can't really copyright a color? i mean the only thing i can think of that could be "copyrighted" or something is IK blue (google it) but other than that, similar shades of product aren't something that is considered thievery, so to say.

>>8204440

Dupes aren't always intentional copies of each other. Makeup bloggers have often posted that they bought a new product that reminds them of some other product X, they take out the two to compare, find the results are almost similar enough, and ta-da, the cheaper one is now a dupe of the pricier one, although the two products may have been manufactured and released years apart in completely different countries, and have absolutely nothing in common other than "this product kinda has a similar result with this other product". It doesn't even have to be a 100% similarity for someone out there to say "it's a decent dupe for the price savings"


For a proper comparison, fakes are not okay, such as fake Maybelline mascaras, fake MAC cosmetics, etc.

>>8203653
Thank you, will pass along to her.

>>8203672
Wasn't last time we looked, thanks for letting me know though! She got put on some kinda preorder list thing so hopefully that means she'll get it soon. I got one of those little sample sized ones and she fell in love with it and had been checking the site constantly for it to come back.

>>8204470
Or home depot orange right? That's kinda why I was wondering. But I get you. Who can own a rainbow?
>>8204489
That is an excellent explanation! I guess I assumed it included intentional replication of packaging, logos, and the like. Much appreciated

>>8204440
Well with replicas its paying someone else to directly replicate something and then usually wearing it out with the intention of it looking like the original, or bearing the original's logo or name. Dupes aren't really pretending to be that item, they're more often than not just trendhoppers or coincidence than a true copy (though that certainly happens too). There's actual straight up bootleg makeup which is usually super shitty but in similar packaging and I would say that more directly compares to replicas as they're often lower in print or material quality as well. Dupes are more like, when cheaper trend fashion places like F21 try to ride the coattails of designers and feature similar cuts and colors and trims but almost never are direct cut for cut remakes. Its cheaper, likely not identical and might not last as long but certainly gets the job done and looks good doing it.

>>8204470
Hehe, Cadbury purple is another one of those copyrighted colors

>>8204566
It's trademarked, not copyrighted. There's a difference, "reeses orange" is trademarked too, but it just has to do with competitor candies. Like how some store brand foods have really really similar coloring and labeling as their brand name verisons, many companies trademarked the colors and look of their packaging because people relate familiarity with quality.

>>8203653
thank you! I'll give them a look!

Any cocoa pallets that aren't Two Faced's expensive stuff?

Does anyone know which one would work on a neutral skin tone? I'm not sure which one really qualifies as neutral… (I'm kinda of olive colored? italian skin)

>>8206041
If I had to guess, I'd say peach

>>8203667
seconding this, because i remember being on a similar site a month ago and am absolutely lost on trying to figure out what it was called

>>8203682
I've heard the quality is pretty damn good, but the problem is they're always sold out.

>>8206041
I have the peach and just to put this out there this stuff is not for darker colored skin at all. It's also kind of drying imo.

Can I get some recommendations for makeup to pick up in Japan? I don't know what I'm doing at all, so suggestions are very welcome!

>>8203682
The overall quality of Jeffree Star's liquid lipstick is actually much better, doesn't dry your lips out and crack and flake like lime crime, I have some of the makeup revolution salvation lip liquids and they're ultra pigmented and don't stain or dry your lips out either, although if you're in the US the shipping might be crazy.

>>8203667
>>8206132
Link to the last thread, if that's what you're looking for >>8159050. What was the site?

>>8206409
It wasn't that thread, but thank you anyway, anon. It was a site just for beauty products, and I remember it having some very cheap brush sets (like $4-$8). I feel so stupid, but I can't remember any part of its name.

>>8206429
ELF? Sorry for low contriboot, but that's the only cheap makeup site I can think of.

>>8206479
No, it was definitely Chinese. It even had the option for when you shipped it as a gift to remove the company name from the box.

>>8206612
I've tried looking through the archive and I've found shit. Sorry anon.

>>8206429
I know BH cosmetics isn't bad. Not my taste, but much better than drugstore.

What's a good korean BB Cream for a pale ginger? I should also note I have pretty dry skin.

>>8206375
Quick question. I just got queen supreme and while I love the color it looks very dry on me and I have gaps of skin that show when I smile. I put a very small amount of lip balm on right before and then wipe it off before applying the product. Am I doing something wrong I thought this wasn't supposed to happen with this formula?

>>8203231
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0Al-eVynO4goydFdCVkl1RlNMSmYwdnpOSHdWX1YzSnc&output=html

Spreadsheet someone made for different skin tones.

>tfw just bought Philosophy Hope in a Jar foundation on sale for $25
>want to return it and get this solely for the packaging

I mean, I'm sure it works well for the price but that packaging is so tempting. Has anyone tried the Babyface line before? Do the products work well? If not the BB cream then I'd get some blush.

>>8206041
It's to color correct TO neutral. If you are already neutral, you don't need any of them.

>>8203653
Those 'dupes' do not look anything like Dollywink #1 and won't give the same effect. They might be cute cheap lashes but they really aren't a very good dupe at all if you compare them.

>>8208663
Thank you!!!!

What is the best drugstore eye shadow palette for sweet lolita? For classic? Is there one that will work well for both?

>>8209327
Are you new? Insecure? Or both?
You should be looking for colours that suit you, and your wardrobe. What's your wardrobe color scheme like?

>>8209551
I just notice a lot of girls use pinks, creams and neutrals so I figured there might be a good palette for those that is popular. In my regular makeup I like brights but the pastels and muted colors for lolita clothes need something different.

Has anyone tried the Manly 120 eyeshadow palette? I've read some good to decent reviews, but after finally kicking coastal scents to the curb I don't want to get stuck with another set that's great variety but doesn't stick worth shit. I primarily use it for cosplay so I just want a variety of very basic colors.

I'm stuck between that and shelling out the cash for MUR's usa shipping. Are there other multipurpose palettes I should look into?

>>8209327
Hard Candy came out with some Too Faced dupes recently, and they swatch very well!

>>8209614
Thank you, I will check them out!

>>8209607

> Manly

Good luck with that, anon. Sounds like some shitty Chinese cosmetic with traces of feces and unchecked chemicals in it.

>>8209739
Thank you for your meaningful contribution

>>8209752

Swatches of 120 Manly Palette:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2-iWuHCAxA


Seriously anon, cheap makeup is fine but that one sounds sketchy as hell. It's not going to be good for your skin in the long term.

>>8209607
they all come from the same chinese manufacturer.
the coastal scents palette is the exact same one you can find on ebay for like 10 bucks, just unbranded. probably the same with this one.
also, try using an eyeshadow primer and a cream eyeshadow base if you don't already. the pigments in those palettes aren't the greatest, but if you prime your lids for longevity and use a base for the pigment to stick to, it isn't terrible.

also just a headsup, any palette that includes a true red eyeshadow is probably not going to be good for you. something about red pigments not being healthy to put near your eyes.

>>8209614
I don't see this one on their site

>>8206132
Miss A?

>>8209607
Hey I just sold mine! Haha I just never used it anymore. The colors do well but as another anon recommended, use an eye shadow primer and they should last a while. There's a good variety of colors for $10 so I say get it.

>>8209782
No, but that is significantly better than the site I was thinking of. Thanks, anon!

>>8209782
im the milkbbi anon, but yeah that's the exact site i was thinking of, thank you!!

>>8209782
>http://www.shopmissa.com/Heart-Mosaic-Blusher.html

Damn that's kawaii as fuck. I'd be lost at using it though since I'm the type to swipe a brush over the whole thing instead of picking one color section.

>>8209327
I say get a good neutral set that works well on your skin and then pick some softer colors that match your wardrobe colors for accents. For the most part I have a sort of standard makeup scheme with the neutrals that suits my face and then depending on the color the accent will go either through the inner corner or swept up across the outer edge. I'm kinda lucky though, warm-tone brown eyes work with everything almost.

>>8209327
l'oreal has 2 new neutral palettes out too that are great for natural eyes. I've got the one and I love it. It's a bit pricy for drugstore at 15 bucks but I think it's worth it

>>8209782
Just put in an order. I had forgotten about that site entirely. Thanks anon!

Order collage: >>8210319
Will provide names of any products so people can find them on Miss A.

>>8208280
I would say try exfoliating your lips before use if you haven't been, lush lip scrubs are great for it, and then use balm while you apply the rest of your makeup. Anything that is left on your lips when you're done eye makeup and whatever else isn't near your lip line, wipe off then use Queen supreme and it should apply much better. Too much use of liquid lipstick can make your lips more dry than usual so taking care of them is super important (mine looked awful the first little while) I hope that helps!

Does anyone have any recommendations for eyeshadow primer? I need some new stuff, but don't really have time to get something delivered because it's for a con next weekend.

>>8210411
Thank you! I actually attempted to scrub my lips with just plain sugar but I don't think it did the trick I guess I'll shell out some cash for the lush ones they are a little pricey but everyone online gives them stellar reviews. I just want my pout to be pretty and pink, not dry and cracked.

Anyone used Sleek eyeshadow pallets?

>>8210595
sugar and a little olive oil to stick it together works if you'd like to give that a try!

>>8210610
I have Bad Girl and V2 and they're really good, I pretty much only use them now. Very pigmented and not crumbly or difficult to blend, they have a smooth texture and apply very well with or without primer. I'd say if you can get it for a reasonable price to give them a try, semi-related but their liquid lipsticks on the other hand not so much, even though people are raving about them I found them not to be true to colour swatch when applied and they have no staying power.

>>8210575
Not sure what drugstore options or makeup counters you have near you but apparently Wet n wilds fergie, Lorac and ELF primers are supposed to be good. For me Urban Decay's primer potion or Avon eyeshadow primer work really well and my eyelids are a little hooded so if they can stick my shadow and not smear then I think they'll be ok for most people unless you have super greasy or super dry eyelids. I'd say go test some in store just to be sure.

>>8210694

Cool beans, thanks a ton. I'll see what I can find.

>>8210667
Olive oil? I've never heard of that! Thank you anon I think I'll try that before I order anything

>>8210694
>>8210575
Was just at Sephora today and noticed their store brand now has their own primer and "glitter glue", they look like attempted Too Faced dupes. Anyone try those yet? They were $12 for what looked like the same size tubes as the original.

>>8210755
>>8210667
I've used this on my legs and it makes them silky and smooth. Not sure how well it would work on lips though so please keep us updated!

Stop me if I sound super fucking dumb, but where the fuck is my eyeshadow disappearing off to? I don't touch my face at all but by the end of the day the eyeshadow I apply is 100% just fucking gone. Is it evaporating off my face or something???

>>8210856
Are you using a primer anon? Throughout the day your eyelids will become oily and you'll sweat. Primers will keep your shadow looking fresh.

>>8210595
You could try buying an inexspensive baby toothbrush and use that to exfoliate your lips! Baby toothbrushes are softer than regular ones so its pretty gentle.

>>8210868
I would have never thought of this anon you are a genius! I'm gonna pick one up tomorrow and see if it works. Do you think I should use any oil or is that just for sugar scrubs?

>>8210894
Try it with oil and see how it works, I'd think doing it dry would irritate it too much.

>>8210595

Do not waste money on lush lip scrub please. It is basically wet sugar in a jar. If you wanna pay a shit ton at least get nuxe's reve du meil. It has an exfoliator in it that you basically work into the lip eventually but actually conditions the lip at the same time. Jeffree star is also releasing some lip scrub soon that appears to be more than wet sugar. Episilk balm is very good too because it absorbs fully but the hyraluronic acid plumps and smoothes the lips.

Anons, I'm getting desperate.
I have dry, sensitive skin and I'm using this bitching Vitamin E cream that helps a lot. It has very few ingredients.
However, recently they've made their packaging teeny tiny and the price just isn't worth it. I live in the EU.
Can you help me and suggest another vitamin E moisturiser that's similar but in a bigger packaging for a relatively reasonable price?
Please and thank you in advance

>>8211231
Boots have a vitamin e skincare range but I don't know if it would count as 'very few' ingredients. Look on their website?

>>8203331
reminds me of dior addict

>>8203331
>>8203303
Here's a few more!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ETUDE-HOUSE-Etoinette-Crystal-Shine-Lips-3-4g-rinishop/291414802560

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ETUDE-HOUSE-Dear-My-Blooming-Lips-Talk-3-4g-rinishop/291414779976

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291089354473

I own this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TONYMOLY-Delight-Tony-Tint-9ml-/380904519840?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item58afadb8a0

>>8211263
Oh meant to say - the lip gloss has a heart shaped cap, it's adorable in person and love the application.

>>8210090
Thank you, that's great advice.

>>8210097
That one looks nice, I'll check it out.

>>8203682
I recently bought a heap of Velour lips from Australis. They're so much better than Lime Crime's Velvetine's!! I found their formular bled more, where as Velour Lips has a thicker formula and is more creamy. Plus they smell like berries, unlike a sickly buttered popcorn smell that Lime Crime's Velvetine's gives off.

Lime Crime however, wins on packaging design.

Bad Swatch, best I could do with the light I have at night. Left is Lime Crime's Velvetines, Right is Australis' Velour Lips.

>>8211373
Tbh I know it's popular to say everything by LC sucks but the left red looks better imo

>>8210694
Just don't get the "pearl" ELF primer unless you want to have glitter stuck on your eye lids for a few days.

>>8211373
How is it wearing on your lips? Can you see cracks of your skin when you smile? How do you apply it?

What foundation (specifically BB-creams) has shades for REALLY pale skin? I'm an albino and so far I've found nothing that suits my skintone.

>>8212236
This question gets asked a lot so if you don't get many answers you could check the archives. From what I remember, some people have said some places sell white foundation base that you can mix color with to match your shade.

Serious question, this has me at a complete fucking loss.

How does makeup look so natural on some people? Like, they look almost air brushed in real life.

When I put on makeup, no matter what I do, it clumps or looks dry/cracked. I've tried every method of application and have over $1000 worth of various products I've tried, all with the same result.

Even when I have my makeup done professionally, it still looks clumpy and bad in real life.

What's the secret?

>>8211625
It's still bled and gone feathery though, why deal with that

>>8212324
The clumps/dried/cracked sounds like your skin is dehydrated.. do you have naturally dry skin, and do you moisturize before makeup application?
Also do you use a cream like foundation or a powder one?
In my opinion my most natural makeup is when I use a BB Cream. I had people mistakingly refer to it as my natural skin when I look gross underneath haha

>>8209607
It looks exactly like something BH Cosmetics sells
bhcosmetics.com/products/120-color-eyeshadow-palette-2nd-edition

Also, i like BH cosmetic's eyeshadows, they're pretty good with a base.

quad

>>8212236

How about Revlon Color Stay Foundation in Ivory + MAC studio fix powder foundation in NW15?
Revlon Photoready in Vanilla was also recommended for really pale people and albinos. You could try your luck with those first.

PeriPera BB in Light is also good enough for pale people, then there's Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream in #13 Milky Beige which the lightest according to : http://snowwhiteandthepear.blogspot.fi/2013/02/pale-girl-friendly-bb-cream-swatches-on.html

The best option would be to check out more reviews by googling them and when you're confident enough then you can buy.

>>8212236
pics of yourself, please!

>>8212448
I naturally have oily skin, but it's dry from retinol. I moisturize and prime before application.

I've tried powder, cream, and liquid foundation. They all look the same. I think the problem is that it's clinging to my vellus hairs.

Does anyone have the Two Faced Chocolate Bar palette? (The original, not semi-sweet or the cheaper dupe shown in OP's photo)
What do you think of it?
Worth it or hype?

everyones thoughts on BBcream VS CC cream?

I've been using maybelline's Dream Fresh bb cream, but I've been thinking of switching to the new covergirl queen collection cc cream, and I'm not sure if it's worth it.

I'm not even getting the coverage I would like, so I'm still trying to figure out what concealer I wanna get, but at this point it seems like wearing the bb or cc cream is pointless.
idk, i need a second opinion.

maybe I should keep wearing them as a primer?

I mean, the main problem is uneven skin, but using lightening soaps i've really only created more of a problem for myself recently, bleeeeeh

>>8212236
Illamasqua, MAC, Stargazer and Manic Panic all make actual white foundations that you can mix with a regular one to your lightness shade. So do theatrical makeup brands like Ben Nye, Kryolan, graftobian, mitsuyoshi. The latter even do some cake or powder foundations in a couple of shades of 'white, based slightly pinker or yellower.
For regular stuff, Kat von D's lightest is pretty light, 45, I think but it's online only.
Stargazer white liquid mixes well with L'Oreal True Match in C1, N1 or W1 depending if you are cool, neutral or warm. MAC's cool and warm tones are reversed from other foundations but they make c10, I think it's called. Otherwise Studio Sculpt (cream) and Studio Fix or Face and Body (liquids) in NC15 or NW15 is the lightest, and will mix with their Face and Body in White. Get samples if you can but if you buy your main color in the right undertone then mixing in white just takes practice. Set with barrier spray or if you must use powder, use translucent powder or mix in some white loose face powder with loose translucent. Baby powder clogs pores. That's all I got. Hope it helps.

>>8213633
Most western drugstore BB and CC creams are little more than tinted moisturizers. The only one I've tried that comes close in texture and coverage to Asian types is Flower by Drew Barrymore. It has no sunscreen and no benefits like Asian BB's. I suggest testing some Asian BB's. Target sells La Niege but I haven't tried it yet. Sephora sells some more $$ BBs and CCs and they will give you samples.

>>8203350
But how do these perform? Anyone tried any yet?

Damn the food selection captchas, now I'm hungry!

>>8213633
I've used Étude House BB and CC creams, back when it was just 'Precious Mineral' and later when they split it into Cotton Fit and the other one.
Depends on what you want really, if you just want to even out your skin tone a CCcream is great but when you want more coverage BB creams are better.
Also CCcreams can sometimes get quite orange.
Right now I use It's Skin's Babyface BB to conceal dark circles slightly, it's not too opaque so it looks natural.

>>8212324
If it looks too dry/cracked then you should be moisturizing well before makeup application. Let your moisturizer settle in for at least 5 minutes before moving onto your makeup routine. On the days where my skin is even drier than usual I like to do another thin layer of moisturizer after the 5mins before I begin makeup application. Also try applying you makeup with a damp (not wet, soak and squeeze before use) sponge for a smooth and even finish. You can also try mixing your foundation with some moisturizer before applying. Good luck!

>>8213641
do asian BBs come in darker shades though? I'm black (like...beyonce-ish colored, a little darker than her), so thats been part of my hesitation in just trying any product, ya know what I mean?


>>8213656
yeah, originally I just wanted to even out my tone without having to cake on foundation, but it's like alot of little discolorations and now a scar under my lip that makes it look like I have a huge chin; so thats where I'm torn. The bb cream was working decent enough because it blurred the imperfections even if it didn't make them go away+ the spf element was nice.

>>8212605
I have Missha and while it's the most matching from the others I've tried, it's not really close to my tone so I have to apply it really lightly.
I'll try to go to MAC and ask their staff to help me, thanks!
>>8213635
Illamasqua has tones that can suit me, but I'm afraid that If I'll wear them day to day I'll end up with clogged pores because they seem so heavy.
>>8212609
Sorry, but I don't like posting my photos on 4chan, I look almost like Nastya Zhidkova (on pic) and we share the same type of albinism.

>>8213690
Forgot to remove my e-mail, kek.

>>8213672
Destiny's Child Beyonce or current Beyonce?

>>8213707

>>8212112
It has the same application brush(?) as the Velvetines one, but I like to smooth it out with my finger sometimes. I don't find it cracks when I smile, I didn't really get that with Velvetines either, tbh.

By the way, Makeup Revolution has an anniversary promo. For £25 worth of products you buy, you get another £25 for free! It's until 10am on March 30.

Ordered €100 worth of products. Hope it's as good as the reviews say. I got carried away.

>>8213862

bought the full Lip Lava collection, I Heart Chocolate and Iconic 3 which are all dupes of Lime Crime, Too Faced and Urban Decay. Will post a review as soon as I get them.

>>8213672 and >>8212236


Not a BB but I think you can use this:

http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/foundation/the-one-foundation.html


I think you can mix those. According to a reviewer:

"The One Foundation - Same consistency of Mac Face and Body. Such a massive shade range. All the way from actual white to almost black."

>>8213862
Fuck. Why did I just drop $20 on Miss A?

What are your favorites whitening CC/BB cream ?

>>8213941

I am curious about this. I have been using BB creams that claim to whiten but in all honesty I have never found one that does that claim.

>>8214103
It's because there's usually a little asterisk-like comment that says, "Whitening* *compared to people who don't put anything on their face at all including sunscreen."

Since people who care about whitening/brightening usually so make an effort to moisturize and put on sunscreen, there's not a big difference at all.

>>8214115
Isn't there really any wich work ?

>>8213707
lelelelellele
but if you're asking seriously, I guess inbetween? I have that general light-brown/caramel-ish color. If I had a photo of myself with decent lighting I'd just post myself, but I don't.
I'm about the same shade as Rihanna or Pharrell.
>>8213871
hmm, I'd be willing to try that. I seems like I'd still need a concealer though, there aren't any reviews on makeup alley, but the ones on the makeup revolution store site are very mixed.

i guess I'd be a 14 or a 15 going by what they have.....

>>8213561
I think your only choice then might be hair removal. I have something similar going on, everything past my cheekbones looks flakey because of hair. You can do it at home, but since you'd be toeing close to the hairline you might want to find a good waxer. Look for a waxing salon/parlor rather than just a nail place that does eyebrows on the side.

Does anybody have any particular stores that they like to buy false eyelashes from?

>>8213623
I bought it for $29 on sale and it's nice and cute. I'd say it was worth it, but some shadows are not that pigmented. I was hoping the pink would show up on my skin, but it barely shows on my brush.

>>8214957
I just get the $0.99 boxes off Ebay. They've been pretty true to pic.

>>8214975
Wow, where did you find that good of a sale? I've been thinking about getting it but it's a little expensive. It's just really cute so I thought if the shadows are worth it, I might get it. I guess I'll look a little more first before I decide.

Is there a TL;DR guide for cos makeup for guys and what to get?

>>8213941
>>8214103
>>8214115
>>8214654
BBs are not going to lighten your skin at all, if they say whitening they usually mean application will give paler skin because the grey tones in most Asian BBs. If you are trying to fight your genetic skin tone you'd have to use lightening bleach or creams with mercury in it to inhibit melanin, which is obviously horrible.

Pale skin fixation is as stupid as it is dangerous, just pamper the skin you have and stick to spot treatments for hyper-pigmentation and wear sunscreen often. Sorry to lash out but I'm so tired of seeing rampant colorism everywhere I go.

>>8213672
The Asian brands will have better coverage than what you'll find in the states but they definitely do not have a wide range of skin tones, and like I said many of them have cool grey tones that will end up looking ashy on like 95% of skin tones. If you're looking for coverage, you'll either need to go high end or just go to foundation. Jouer Matte Moisture is great for oily skin (they don't go very dark tho), and the Tarte BB is pretty good as well and it has SPF 20. Also if you're treating uneven skin tone, use spot treatments or exofliants/masks, otherwise you'll end up damaging all your healthy skin trying to get rid of some spots. Bio-Oil works great for scars, and the Maybelline Fit Me concealer is generally considered best for drugstore-tier.

>>8214879
>Waxing your entire face.
NOPE. Waxing is so bad for your skin, what with the suddenly pulling and stretching. Anon would be much better off looking into face planing/shaving their face. It won't grow back thicker/darker/longer/whatever.

>>8215242
well it really depends on who you're cosplaying but idk here's this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR7ICA7QPOk his voice kinda sucks but here's the basics

i can send more specific stuff upon request

>>8215242
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU0j0K7josw

>>8210667
yup! you can use any oil with regular granulated sugar. i use maple syrup because the oil makes me break out also i usually end up eating some of it accidentally & syrup tastes better than olive oil and sugar. btw tree hut sugar scrubs are great for the body (not lips) and they're reasonably priced and smell great.

I just bought a NARS Velvet Matte lip pencil after searching for the perfect red lip, but it doesn't hold up super great after eating/bleeds if I'm not careful. Any suggestions for lip primers?

>>8215352
no suggestions for primers, sorry! the only one i tried was NYX's crayon one and i think made me break out like crazy. but if you have problems with bleeding, applying concealer after the lipstick to get a clean line helps a lot. also i dont know what the consensus on michelle phan is here but this video is actually very helpful for clean and long wearing lipstick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3vv6dRqn1o
it's a pain but a brush is usually better than straight from the bullet or pencil because you get a thinner application which will last longer. also are you blotting then reapplying? the color stays much better when you do, and some people will also brush powder after blotting, wipe off excess, then reapply.

>>8210575
drugstore wise, i swear by nyx

spelled it wrong last time

Dr. Gowoonsesang is my fave BB brand.

>>8215537
What do you like about it?

>>8215311
>>8214879
Do threading, not waxing.

>>8215537
I particularly like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Gowoonsesang-Dr-g-Perfect-Pore-Cream/dp/B005T57AOA

others like
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-G-Gowoonsesang-Total-Active-Cream/dp/B00CS7GWI2

>>8215538
Covers redness, covers well on all fronts, blends into skin tone after a short period of time, doesn't cause any reaction to skin, nice matte finish, very light.

Recommended by a guy on youtube doing make up. Tried it, loved it.

>>8215311
Not the same anon but what's an alternative to Dermaplaning your peach fuzz if you have eczema on your hairline/near your face? Tried threading/shaving and it didn't work.

>>8215551
Speaking of matte, what's the absolute best BB cream for matte finish for whiteys? Doesn't have to be available locally.

>>8215322

What an unfortunate face.

I have horrible dark circles that I can't hide.
I use concealer and foundation but they still are there ruining my face :D
What can I do?

>>8215579

Drink more water and use moisturizers, anon. I had the same problem, too. Water was the cure.

>>8215311
>shaving face
Oh honey no

>>8215578
You probably look no better

>>8215735

You probably don't either.

>>8215849
I don't insult others' looks

>>8215849
Well while we're hating on you, quit namefagging. Do you live to be as despicable as possible? Nobody gives a fuck you're OP, or a raging cheapass.

>>8215238
HSN had a bundle of the palette with primer for, like $50 and they had a coupon code that took a considerable percent off. You could try looking on their site and at their coupon codes.

lol nope

>>8215311
>shaving face
>won't grow back thicker/darker

Don't spread this shit around, anon. I started shaving for cosplay because of soft dark hairs because people told me it wouldn't grow back like that and guess what? It did. Now I have to shave every other day otherwise I've got man stubble going on and it's been years.

>>8216371
>being this stupid
It doesn't grow back thicker, it just looks like it does because cut hairs don't end in fine points. Bleaching hairs also works for some girls.

>>8216371
It's not growing back thicker, but darker yes (compared to the initial batch). What's happening is a mix of the hair growing back with a blunt edge and the fact that you're not letting the hair become sunbleached (like the initial batch was).

So basically >>8216384.

>>8216384
That's just as bad as waxing except waxing actually helps reduce the amount of hair that grows there.

>>8126397
Well my skin took bleaching fine. No pain, hairs are pretty much invisible. It won't work for everyone but I can't stand the pain of waxing so I'll take it.

>>8216397
>>8216407
On mobile, have to type out the numbers. Fucked up.

Has anyone tried Lancome's City Miracle CC Cream? I know it's $55, but it's got the SPF 50 PA++++ business on it, yet it's something I can actually buy instore within my own country. Which is funny since they're French, not Korean.

Where do you even start with make-up? I'm one of those weirdos who has no experience thanks to a life filled with butch lesbian parents.

My boyfriend always says I don't need it, but I'd like to pick stuff up for an upcoming meet (and the first one I'm getting to go to in this area), so I have no idea where to start - and when I have gotten help, I have trouble because I'm pasty as shit (and used to be in a mostly hispanic area).

Should I just go into Sephora and beg them for assistance?

>>8216627
Going to get a professional opinion for foundation and concealer is a good idea. For make up in general, just look up some tutorials online and see what you'd want to try. There's lots of good youtubers and bloggers. Try out some stuff, don't be scared, and have fun with it.

>>8216656
Probably for other stuff, too, considering I have no idea what colors work for my face.

Thank you, though! Now I just need time to get over to the mall and then more time after that to practice before the meet.

>>8216627
On the topic of Sephora, their makeup artists range from helpful to completely retarded. My friend set up an appointment there to get her prom makeup done, asked for subtle and light pink for her eyes, got a fucking smokey eye with orange-pink. At my local Sephora, I have always depended upon this Cantonese girl who has a similar complexion to me and gives great recommendations despite terribad English.

>>8212236
I'm not albino but I am super pale! When I want to look even whiter I use KSkin Bulgarian Rose Whitening Cream. It's very thick and pure white, blends nicely on pale skin and fills up pores and scarring too. Plus it's SPF 50 which is probably good for you, anon!

...And it has a soft, subtle rose smell. I love this stuff.

What exactly is BB cream?

>>8217514
>BB cream is promoted as an all-in-one facial cosmetic product to replace serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation and sunblock. It can be worn alone as a tinted moisturizer, over serum and moisturizer as a regular foundation, and under powder, depending on the desired amount of coverage.

Straight from wikipedia.

>>8204440
To add on to everything else, a lot of dupes (COUGH LIMECRIME) are just repackaged. Like buying $3 lipstick, putting it in a pretty tube, and selling it for $12

>>8212236
If you wanna be goth trash like me, manic panic's foundations are amazing.

has anyone tried those biore nose strip things? i've read too many horror stories about skin peeling off with it that i'm scared to actually try it out. but i wanted to get a good pore cleaning and haven't found any good alternatives yet.

also what do you guys recommend for huge pores? i currently use bare minerals but people can tell i pack the makeup on so i'm looking for something more natural.

>>8217811
You might want to go to the silicone route. I use pore putty (available in a primer and a powder) but not all the time since I don't like the feel, but it covers up my bigger pores near my nose and cheeks pretty well.

>>8217811
i use the charcoal nose strips from the faceshop and forever21. i don't know if they also peel the skin off of your nose, but i haven't noticed any problems. after using it every 1.5 weeks, i've noticed a reduction in blackheads.

however, i always have some left, so i just push them out using a Q-tip

>>8208935
I've used this exact BB cream before, and it's pretty nice! The coverage is more light to medium, a mild fragrance to it. My skin always feels really nice wearing it and after I take it off!

>>8217811
Liquid foundation/bb cream usually hide my pores, if not then a primer and then the bb cream and everything should be covered.

>>8217848
Cool! And how about the color? The thing that worries me about BB creams in general is the lack of color options. I don't have a hard color to match, but it's always good to actually test the color before purchasing.

I ended up buying the translucent powder since by the time it arrives I'll be out of my current powder anyway.

>>8212236
Just going to put this out there, but sephora has their in store brand dupe of the Chanel spray foundation in a shade called cream and it works for my pasty ass.

>>8213672
Skin79 makes a bronze bb. It's swatched in the pic.

I have a guy friend who wants to give lolita a try and I want to get some makeup to try on, but I don't want to spend a lot since it's just for one day.

I'm curious about ELF dupes. I want to know if the tone adjusting green colored primer is comparable to smashbox's.

I'm considering getting samples of BB creams, too, since I don't know what works for him skin tone and property wise, however, thinking about powders since guys tend to sweat more and may need more coverage. Would Elf's blemish powder be too fine of a coverage?

Although I have experience with drag and stage makeup, tips for contouring and softening face (especially the jawline) would be great, especially since I want to make my friend into a decent trap.

>>8215242
For bare basics for a beginner I'd say something like a BB cream and a mineral or setting powder. Once you're used to wearing it you can upgrade the BB cream to a primer and foundation.

>>8216669
What colors are we working with on your face, anon? I have some makeup artist training. Just like, skin tone, eye color, hair color?

In general though if you're just starting, I'd say pick up a neutrals palette like the one in >>8210097 for your eyes, maybe grab a few individual brighter colors to play with, and for lips and cheeks generally you want to go for something that is the same tone of pink as what you are naturally but just a bit more vivid or noticeable. Like my favorite lipsticks for every day wear are the same tone of pink but a shade or two darker. A good sales person can help you find your correct tone.

>>8220888
Speaking of Elf dupes, is it true that their powder is a dupe of Makeup Forever's HD microfinish? I love the HD but I'm going to be mad at myself if there's a $6 copy out there.

What is the diffrence between light and fairly light for the bare minerals fundation powder ?

Can we still discuss perfume in these threads?

I stumbled upon and tested a bottle of this today and I absolutely love it (Which is weird considering that I normally go for high-end white florals.)

It's pure brown sugar with licorice undertones on me.


Just wondering if anybody here knows of any other perfumes which have a very strong sugar scent with very few accents?

>>8222504
Would love to discuss perfumes. I got some skull ones from Hot Topic for cheap on a 3 for $5 sale just because I liked the bottles but now one of them is my favorite scent.

>>8222504
I have the hair perfume of this scent, and I'm surprised how much I like it, since I'm usually a hipster with my perfumes, and much prefer darker scents.

>>8222530
New to perfumery - what's a "dark scent" like? Besides the bottle shape.

>>8223125
oops
Was meant to reply to >>8222532

>>8223125
usually musky, smoky, less sweet scents

>>8222485
Different anon, I've never used the MUFE one but the ELF one works pretty well and the powders are super fine and makes your skin feel very soft. One thing is that it gives a slight white cast which will fade out a bit after a bit of wear. Worth a try, I got it for $3 during one of the sales.

>>8222530
skank detected. I bet you think vistoria's secret scents are good too.

>>8225713
>skank detected
>Vistoria's Secret

Eat a Snickers bar, anon. You're not you when you're hungry.

>>8204489
Buying cosmetic fakes is also one of the worst fashion ideas ever. Best case scenario--the product probably won't be any better than Wet n Wild. Worst case--it was made with god only knows what and you have an allergic reaction, breakout, chemical burns. It can't be traced back to the manufacturer, they don't GAF.

My Miss A order is arriving today if anyone wants pics or reviews.

>>8212236
You might want to go to Sephora and get color matched. Just go in without any makeup. Then you can sample different foundations in store, or they can give you free samples to take home.

>>8225713
I like love spell. Get over it.

Can anyone recommend me some good not-over-the-top false lashes for cosplay? I want to use some for characters with natural looks, since my own eyelashes are practically non existent. eBay or any other online site is preferred!

>>8226404
Miss A Haul 1/2

>>8227099
2/2

Everything is great except one of my rings arrived broken (I can glue it though) and the powder I got is too dark for me.

>>8203417
I haven't bought the concealer yet but my PeriPera BB Cream from that Ebay seller arrived today and they even tossed in some free SkinFood and TonyMoly samples.

I probably should have gotten the light beige but I got the natural beige because it said it covers pores and blemishes more.

>>8227110

I am also using the I Love BB Cream, anon!

>>8227110
I got the banana lotion and imma use it as a dildo after I finish with it.

>>8227951
Chase your dreams anon

Is there a bb cream that you like better than missha? Im in the mood of trying something new but it should have the same paleness and sunblock
I heard a lot of good thing about the korean brands, can you suggest some please?

>>8226560
I have a birthmark on my cheek and really pale skin and the sephora worker who made me this test fucking did it on my birthmark. I ended up with darker shades of some products when I am too pale for some paler ones.

>>8228377
>and the sephora worker who made me this test fucking did it on my birthmark
how big of a moron do you have to be to do something like that, christ it's like they hire speds

>>8210005
I think you're supposed to swipe over the whole thing?

Pic related, when I received this, I always tried to use one specific color at a time. When I let someone borrow it, their first instinct was to mix all the colors up. I don't know why, but I was so fucking pissed.

>>8228462
it's the sperg, pet

>>8210755
use a tooth brush also, a new one obviously

>>8228462
You're supposed to mix it. the colors go all the way through, it's not a cheap overspray.

Trying to improve my cosplay makeup, any recs for decent (relatively inexpensive) setting sprays or powders to get me through a day at the con? Also is there any difference between the two other than the way it's applied? Thanks in advance, gulls

>>8227110
>>8227948
I think it covers super well and I added some cheap powder over it to offset how dark it was (you can kind see where the makeup ends on my neck) but it's pretty good for day to day BB Cream though after a while it sort of faded and I could see my blemishes again. Probably should have added a second layer.

Going to try Naturactor foundation and powder next like >>8203446 suggested to see if that'll last longer.

>>8228854
Well, no idea why it rotated my pic. Sorry!

Does anyone have any good recommendations for an exfoliator? I have sensitive skin, and nothing works for me.

>>8226404
can you review the heart lipstick, blush and magic pout gloss? I'm about to order some myself.

>>8228874
Awkward but I'm actually wearing the lipstick and gloss in >>8228854 The lipstick isn't exactly the color I had been hoping for but I do like the heart in it and I think that bit is moisturizer?

The Magic Pout gloss smells FANTASTIC. I put it on and had someone asking what smelled so good and thought it was perfume, not gloss. As you can see in the pic it adds a nice shine over lipstick. The packaging is also super cute. I'd pretty much buy anything they put out with packaging like that.

The blush worked pretty good as well but when I swiped my brush over it and applied, I got a big patch of the white/silver-ish glitter powder that's in mine. I also had to stop and blow excess powder off the compact once I had finished because it made a bit of a mess. The design was still in good condition though, so that's a plus. The compact comes in several different colors but I've already forgotten which I got.

>>8228916
thanks a lot, anon!

When did BB cream become a thing in the Western market?

I usually can't wear makeup because it clumps and clings to my facial hair no matter what I do, but BB cream doesn't do this. I wish this had been a thing years ago.

>>8229617
Around three or four years ago

>>8229617
>>8229629
What the other anon said. But the Western market tried to make it seem like we had invented the damn thing by creating 'CC Cream'

>>8217811
I use one every few weeks and have no issues with skin peeling or anything. Your nose may be a little red and angry looking for a few minutes after, but that's it.

>>8228868
Check out the skin thread anon

>>8217811
those things really don't do anything. while they do take the sebum out of your sebaceous filaments (that literally fill back up within a day or two), they generally enlarge your pores over time. :/

topicals are your best bet for getting smaller pores-- and pore-filling primers.

>>8230274
Nah anon, Korea already had CC cream but the Western market did adopt it really fast after they caught onto BB creams.

>>8226560
I saw one of these in a store, but can't tell if I'm too retarded to operate or if it's broken. How do you use it?

Let's talk makeup primers and setting/finishing powders!

What are some good primers for acne prone combination to oily skin? I've used Lumene mattifying primer for years now but It just doesn't really work. At best it doesn't make my acne worse, but it doesn't do a great job at hiding anything or keeping anything matte.

Also, what's the deal with loose powders? I've tried out a few but all the ones which claim to have brilliant oil absorbing and mattifying properties either give off huge flashback from pictures or cake the fuck up during the day. I've stayed with Skin Food Peach Sake powder for now, but I'm sure there are better ones out there.

What do you use for primer and finishing powder? What works best?

Figured I'd ask here.

I'm doing a cosplay and I'm trying to do Kanji's scar with pencil eyeliner, but I keep fucking up the shape and it ends up looking wrong. Would a stencil be my best bet?

>>8232850

I am interested in primers, too. I have oily skin and have never found a working primer for me.

I have a favorite setting powder though, it's Palgantong 3W Clinic powder. It works pretty well with BB creams and it's soo light.

>>8203231

My Makeup Revolution loot is finally on it's way. Based on the online tracking statuses, it should be here by tomorrow or the day after. Does anyone want swatches or reviews?

>>8233773
>look at eyebrow products
>no orange
I don't know what I was expecting

>>8233789

I have dark eyebrows, anon. I have black brown hair which I dye to a lighter brown with ashy undertones on the reg.

What do you need the orange for? Are you a redhead?

Just bought Naturactor Loose Powder and Pressed Powder. All I have left in what's hopefully the perfect make-up base set is the Naturactor Concealer.

Does anyone know a drugstore powder that's good controlling oil?
My only problem area is my nose and it's always dripping in oil, have tried several stuff and nothing seems to work. Pls help

>>8234145

Nice! When is it arriving?

>>8233789
Many light brown pencils and powders have an orange cast when blended, combed through. I've tried several trying to avoid orange but most are pretty orange-y.

>>8222485
Nope. Similar ingredients but the finish is different and it just fades away. I've found that Elf quality is often not as good even if at first the color or product looks similar. I tried some of their stuff that was supposed to be dupes and the staying power and color intensities were not good at all. Their makeup setting spray stung my skin and made my makeup bead up. That's never happened with any other. I returned everything but 1 brush. In this case, you get what you pay for, Anon. Don't go putting just anything on your skin.

>>8233311

Anon, try spirit gum then some concealer. It would look better that way.

>>8228868
Alpha and beta hydroxy acid products. Physical exfoliation with beads or grains or rough cloths is too much so I use the chemical kind. No scrubbing = win.

>>8228837
Mehron Barrier Spray. Old-timer Gropey the Clown recommended it (he's a RL clown part time) and I tried it and it's fantastic. I miss him and wish he still posted here.

Can anyone here recommend a good drugstore mascara for short straight asian lashes that stays put? Hopefully something I can get instores in Australia.

I've been using Maybelline Full n Soft in waterproof, but I find that a bit still transfers to my bottom lids at the end of the day. I like the fluffy natural look it gives, but if only it was actually waterproof.

>>8235877
Maybellline Colossal Volum' Express! Chemist Warehouse normally has them for the best price, second best is Priceline. I believe there is both a waterproof and non-waterproof version of them. They make your lashes longs without clumping, the most natural I found. Thing is, I only use the non-waterproof so can't review the other :(

Waterproof:
http://www.maybelline.com.au/Products/eye-makeup/mascara/volum-express-the-colossal-waterproof-mascara.aspx

What I use:
http://www.maybelline.com.au/Products/eye-makeup/mascara/volum-express-the-colossal-washable-mascara.aspx

>>8233773
Anon, are you me? I just bought a shit ton of Makeup Revolution stuff too (split between a few friends since we're in the US and shipping sucks) and am waiting for my order to get here. The tracker is still "preparing" to go overseas, but I figure they just had a ton of orders to get through last week.

>>8236037

I'm in Finland and I ordered my stuff on Sunday. I'm still waiting for it. Hopefully I can get it by tomorrow and if not then by Friday.

Delays are to be expected because there was a holiday in the UK and over here so everything was so slooow.

The waiting has been killing me! I can only imagine you feel the same, anon.

Are there any dupes in your order?
I have a UD NAKED dupe in mine, Too Faced Chocolate, and the Lip Lavas are supposedly dupes for Too Faced Melted and Lime Crime. There's one there that looks like a dupe for OC Lip Tar. Hopefully I will hit the jackpot. I have to check them first, though.

UGHHHH! I hate waiting!

>>8235611
Should get here by Monday. I bought the pressed powder (not the pressed powder foundation) in 441 since it was the lightest color left and it said it blends well with the other colors I'm getting.

And the loose powder is in shade 31.

Still need to buy the cover face concealer in 130.

>>8203489
Could I use it for hiding my visible veins ?

>>8236565

Yes. And on scars, acne and other discolorations, too.

>>8236565
http://naturactorfoundation.com/shop/naturactor-cover-face-concealer-foundation/

This sounds like what you need. It has descriptions for what each color is for. There's a seller on Ebay that offers fast shipping that I'm >>8236080 buying from.

>http://www.ebay.com/usr/whitecat3845724

Anyone know of a comparable shade/Dupe to Kat Von D's now discontinued shade of lock it tattoo foundation "Siberia"? It was the only shade of foundation both pale enough and with a yellow/cool tint. Pink and Beige don't work on me.

>>8235837
thanks anon, i'll give that a shot! and yeah, gropey always had the best guides/advice

>>8236805
>>8235837
Just bookmarked this on Ebay as well since I'm always touching up my makeup.

>>8236615
>>8236655
Thanks anons !

>>8226560
Not albino-anon but I've tried this three times and every time they tried to convince me that some foundation that was clearly way too dark for me was actually perfect, probably because it was the lightest they had and they just wanted to make a sale. Making a sale is more important to them than finding us the right foundation.
>be 15 and super naive about makeup
>trust Sephora employee and spend $$ on YSL foundation that supposedly matches me
>leave store with sample swatch still on my cheek
>run into friend
>"Anon you have something on your face, is that dirt? It looks like dirt."
>fuck.jpg

>>8235888
Hey thanks! I'll definitely keep an eye out next time Priceline has a sale.

>>8236670
Siberia is a NARS color. You are thinking of KvD 45, I think? It was DC'd but it's back as an online-only product at Sephora.com, same formula, same color. It got sold out fast because I think everyone bought back-ups but they should restock it.

>>8228377
>>8228382
They did that to me too, except on a laser burn mark on my cheek from having a birth mark removed. I guess when I told the idiot that I wanted a concealer to cover it, she thought it would be good to color match it?

This is really sexist, but I really only ask the men for help there anymore because they usually know their shit.

>>8237020
>clearly way too dark for me was actually perfect
They may have been trying to match your undertones like they did me, I've got really yellow skin and because the 2 lightest were all peachy they put the yellow one on me, it was either Chanel or Dior shit so I'm glad I got to walk out and see how it looked before I spent the cash on it. Looked burnt in the face.

>>8238456
>>8237020
>>8226560

I had a pretty nice experience. The lady guided me to a brightly lit center booth with a bunch of foundations and while at first I had the same problem where the first few were too pink on me (I have "yellow" skin too) eventually she found one that matched.

Maybe it's because the lady I met was really helpful and lenient but either way, don't be afraid to ask to try a different one if you're unsure of a product. They're not supposed to "insist" products on you (they can recommend but not insist) and of course "the customer is always right" so it's okay to disagree with them.

>>8238496
True, I'm just a big baby and dont want to deny their "professional advice!" by picking another when I clearly asked for help :(

>>8232850
>>8233773
i have really oily skin as well and i've found that the only primer that works for me is smashbox's photo finish primer. it's oil-free, water based, and evens the face out very well. i also actually look good when i take pictures too (non-photogenic here). it lasts for a good while before i need to blot but i only have to use one sheet and it's not that gross ugly shiny oil that most other makeup have. very subtle. the only problem is it's pricey and i haven't been able to find a working dupe for cheaper.

http://www.sephora.com/photo-finish-foundation-primer-light-P191603?skuId=1610328&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=m6eJu6I9&pcrid=49113167919&pdv=c&site=us_search&country_switch=us&lang=en&gclid=Cj0KEQjwxpipBRCap8PR2Om7vq4BEiQA6V7OVU8X2gpqvW7pX60EG91GtXTdlxkHfPXTYoLntc5rz8YaAiop8P8HAQ

I am >>8233773 and my package finally arrived!!!

I laid out the package beside my 6 month old Siberian Husky for reference.

>inb4 ugly sofa cover, it's a make shift one so she doesn't cover the black with her fur. She's been shedding like crazy for summer so we had no choice


Which product swatches do you want first?

>>8238878
>Putting a cover over your sofa instead of just not letting the dog up.

I like you.

>>8238887

We spoil her because we love her.
The bed is off limits and she understands that. :D

>>8238922
>The bed is off limits and she understands that. :D
That's totally fair because it can be irritating in your sleep breathing it in/tickling you. Cute dog!

>>8238878

>>8238878
>>8238922
Your baby is too damn cute, i understand ugly couch covers all too much.

>>8239062
Anyway, how much was all of this? When you get a feel for the product will you do a quick review of them? (Especially that Matte Brights palette, i had my eye on it but it sold out.)

>>8239088

She was cuter as a puppy. Now she's very lanky as she's at that awkward teenager stage. :D


It set me back by €100.58 including shipping.
The colors are highly pigmented and are really bright in person. The other palettes are just as highly pigmented as this one and the color on the pan is almost always the exact one that comes out when you swatch it on your skin. It's really impressive.

I didnt swatch the white and the grey one as I've swatched it on earlier and didnt have any clean fingers left.

>>8238878
>shedding for summer
That fucking feel. We've got a new brown water resistant cover for our couch because the puppy likes to lick the damn thing until you think she's peed on it and now the fatass cat who makes it her lounging spot has turned half of the cover into a giant hairball of white fur.

>>8239088
Makeup revolution eyeshadows are such a false economy.
Bought a palette after hearing people raving about it - whatever the naked 1 dupe was called - and expected it to be decent for the price from the reviews. The matte shadows barely showed up on the eye, the shimmery shadows had barely any staying power. And finger swatches of them are a fucking con. I get a bunch when doing a finger swatch, then actually using a brush to apply them I get a powder lot of nothing. Tried five different brushes to no avail. Even tried some old sponge applicators I had around to see if it made a difference.

If you're going for super budget eyeshadow I would go for mua eyeshadows. Better lasting power and a little more pigmented but still, if you're someone who actually enjoys using eyeshadow and has it as a major part of their look just skip mua and mur altogether. They're a big old load of hype for painfully mediocre products.

Only things I would actually recommend from makeup revolution is their powder highlighter. That's actually alright.

>>8239278

I tried them on my eyelids after I read your post, anon.

I used the Iconic 3 palette and the orange shade from the Matte Bright palettes.

The picture is a bit wonky because of shitty lighting so please bear with me.

The Iconic 3 palette's, aka Naked 3 dupe, colors are a bit mild for me and it's great for everyday makeup. The colors don't pop out really well on my skin tone unless I use a primer because I have the typical yellow-asian skintone. The orange shade from the Matte Brights palette easily overpowers them and the picture I have attached shows that.

I had the strange urge to try and cover the Iconic shades with the orange and it did just that. Easily. All that you can see from the Iconic shades are just their shimmers.


I am in love with the orange shade. It's the perfect kind of orange that I am looking for since forever.

Once again the photo is wonky and the colors are less red in real life. I'll try to wear them tomorrow and take pictures of them in better lighting.

>>8238878
Love that dog.

So some previous people from this thread recommended I use a baby toothbrush to exfoliate my lips. You are a genius and deserve a medal. Also another anon gave me tips about lip balm. Power to you anon you're the bomb. My jeffree star liquid lipstick is finally looking bright and wonderful and it's all thanks to you sassy babes. Thank you!

>>8238961
>can be irritating in your sleep breathing it in/tickling you
Different anon but I actually find it comforting to feel my dog at my feet at night. The family dogs never slept with me when I lived with my parents so when I got my own place with my own dog it was great having the dog stay with me all night.

I do have to wash the sheets quite frequently but it's worth it to me.

>>8240673

We actually use her as a model for practice photography. We have an entire folder dedicated to pictures of her growing up in hi-res photos.
I am also happy to report that Makeup Revolution's Vivid Blush Lacquer comes in a pump and the product spreads beautifully and gives off a natural glow. I tried it on without any foundation or traces of makeup or moisturizer underneath, but it still showed up beautifully!

Anyone use Dolly Wink or Diamond Lash?
Are they worth the $$?
Recommendations for good lolita lashes for western eyes that are already round/open?

Any reasonable dupes for above brands that aren't the fake product, just similar?
Lashes discussion in general?

>>8242105
I am NOT paying 30 bucks for fake lashes. Fuck dolly wink.

Use diamond lash, I can recommend that.

>>8242108
they're usually only $20 and they're much more durable than other lashes. I've had mine for a year and they're still like new.

>>8242108
>>8242118
Which models (either brand) do you have or have used? I'd like to try a package of both, thinking some that are thicker on the outside then botyom lashes.
I'm afraid I will mess up lower lashes at first though so reluctant to pay $$ for those. Maybe practice with a cheap 10pack of Chinese lower lashes first?

I see DW has a black band instead of clear on the new models. Is it still as soft as the clear ones?

>>8242118
How often do you wear yours?

Bump

What kind of fundation or makeup would you recommend for shironuri ?