/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>What's your makeup routine?
Exfoliate with sea salt and honey, cleanse, toner, moisturizer, color correcting primer, foundation, then cheeks, then eyes.

>What products are you using right now?
Homemade exfoliate, Clinique cleanser and toner, LUSH moisterizer, Clinique color corrector, Make up forever foundation, NARS blush and bronzer, Too Faced chocolate bar, Benefit eyeliner, Clinique mascara

>Holy grail products?
None yet as I'm still experimenting, but anything that takes the red out of my cheeks is a godsend.

>Any weird tricks you use?
I use a spoon to help me with my eyeliner, going to try using tape soon too.

>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
If you overpluck your eyebrows they don't grow back like leg hair, so be kind to them!

QUICK QUESTION
when i used to apply eye makeup, i could smudge that shit on with a rake and besides looking like crap, my eyes could handle it with no problem.

now, if i apply eyeshadow to my lower lid at all, i have a 50 percent chance of irritating the shit out of my eyes and causing a watery-eyed smudgy mess. it usually doesn't happen immediately either, i will have been wearing eyeshadow for about 20 minutes before i notice it start to itch and water.
it doesn't matter what i apply it with, how clean my brushes are, or what products i use.

it's only been the last 2 years that this has been happening. i tend to avoid it by not putting anything at all on my lower lids, but the result makes me look a bit squinty. sometimes i can get around the problem by applying eyeshadow everywhere except the outer corners of my lower lids, but that looks dumb with darker shadows.

i miss big smokey eyes. what do

I'm pretty new, but I'm wondering, what do I look for in good false eyelashes for cosplay? I like the ones with short and long lashes alternating, but I don't even know how to search for those or if you can buy them places that aren't pinkyparadise and other asian beauty sites.

>shave/pluck any hairs
>cleanse with Basic or Simple cleanser
>or exfoliate with St. Ives Oatmeal if it's exfoliating day
>or charcoal scrub or Queen Helene Masque if I notice blackheads
>rub in Nivea moisturizing creme
>Missha perfect concealer
>Etude House BB Cream
>if feeling fancy, curl lashes + mascara

>>8514392
Just look on eBay for them. There's plenty of ridiculously cheap, decent-looking eyelashes.

>What's your makeup routine?

Boscia black thermal face cleanser, Boscia cleansing sponge, Vichy toner, Boscia black moisturizer. I use Smashbox primer, Kat Von D liquid foundation in light 42, Anastasia dip brow in granite, Kat Von D liquid lipstick in whatever colour, Kat Von D shade and light eyes/contour palette, Urban Decay Perversion mascara. If I get shiney I use Make Up Forever's HD powder.

>What products are you using right now?

See above! I also like sheet masks a lot. And MAC matte lipsticks.

>Holy grail products?

Kat Von D foundation in light 42 has saved my life.

>Any weird tricks you use?

I don't know if it's weird, but sometimes I just highlight my face instead of actually contouring it. It's cuter!

>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?

Eyebrows. Eyebrows are so important.

>>8514375
This might be completely unrelated but I have a similar problem (eyeshadow/contact lenses irritating and drying my eyes, moisturizing eyedrops don't help) and I recently realized that my birth control pills list irritable eyes and uncomfortable feeling while wearing contacts as possible side effects.

>>8514551
oh shit. my sensitivity to eyeshadow started around the time i started birth control. well that sucks

Any recommendations for kiss proof lipstick?

>>8514723
NARS Velvet matte lip pencil, that shit doesn't budge.

>>8514723
KVD's liquid lipsticks work great for me, and korean lip stains.

I am trying to chose a primer suitable for large pores and I have narrowed my choices down to Benefit's Porefessional and Tarte's Clean Slate Poreless 12 hr Perfecting primer. Which do you think I should go for? I have googled reviews and people seem to like both.

>>8515879
The main problem with Porefessional as far as I've heard is that they changed the formulation and people didn't like it anywhere near as much. They lost a lot of business over it.

Can someone recommend me a good quality, vibrant red eyeshadow?

I'm trying to step up my make-up game. I have a nice basic everyday make-up for work which includes a primer, liquid concealer for a base, powder make-up, liquid eyeliner, mascara, an eyebrow pencil and a light blush. I started using a fixing spray to fix ma make-up.
My make-up looks a little boring with lolita though and I have no clue about conturing or how to apply eyeshadow properly. Another problem is that I'm very pale and have a hard time finding make-up in my shade.
Does anyone know tutorials or tips to get a more professional make-up?

>>8515907

Try Shiro cosmetics. Some of the nerd-pandering is a bit off putting but damn they do vibrant colours well, and super cheaply.

>>8515910
Thank you! I will check it out.

>>8514346
>What's your makeup routine?
Usually just water to wash my face since I have super sensitive skin, Nivea Sensitive Day Cream and a little Benzoyl Peroxide on spots if they're really nasty (usually I only use this shit at night since it's a killer).

Everyday makeup: a cheap BB cream of which the name I can't remember rn, Lancome's Hypnose Drama mascara, Mac blush, either Vaseline on the lips (a limited edition one with red tint) or No7 red lipstick.

Evening out/lolita: Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation, Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation in shade 15 as a concealor, random cheap powder to set, Mac blush, NARS Contour Blush as contour/highlight, Urban Decay Naked 2/3, Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner in Caviar, same mascara as above, Mac, No.7 or Limecrime (I know, I bought it before I knew about the drama) lip colour.

>What products are you using right now?
See above

>Holy grail products?
My night moisturisor, Skinny Dip's Best Thing Ever. Nothing makes my sensitive combination skin look or feel better. My desert island product.

>Any weird tricks you use?
Use a cotton pad and a little moisturiser or makeup remover to gently exfoliate the lips.

>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
I need an eyebrow product. For reals.

>>8515886
Oh that sucks. I think I will give the tarte one a go then.

>>8514375
You could be allergic to the eyeshadow, I had a similar problem with eyeliner. You can easily develop allergies over time to something, so try a non-allergenic all natural eyeshadow?

The skin around your eyes is very sensitive, so you have to be kind to it.

Another issue is you might of used too much and constantly got eyeshadow in your eye? It might sound obvious, but more abrasive and cheaper eyeshadows (more so ones with glitter) can be very problematic. Try using a shimmer instead of a glitter if you do, or use less shadow. Always apply a primer before using eyeshadow to keep it in place and hopefully out of your eyes.

If neither of those work then maybe look into creams that can be for lip, eye, and cheek?

>>8514392
Ardel is a cheap drugstore brand that I have always heard good things about, the band is also clear so it's less obvious you are wearing falsies. They don'y have a lot of options, but for around four dollars it might be worth a try.

>>8515909
Makeupgeek is an inspiration with simple tutorials on how to do makeup, I am not on point with my eyeshadow either anon. Also make sure to check out the makeup general threads when people start posting tutorials, I save a bunch of them for ideas.

And don't forget to copy ideas from other lolitas! Blush under the eye? Sure. Get that pink eye. All nudes? Get that brown eye. Gold cateye? Midas touchhhhhh.

I've only ever really used some foundation and eyeliner before, and I'm looking for products to fill my eyebrows. Can I ask you gulls what products you use on your eyebrows? Not necessarily the brand so much as the type of product.

I just have no idea what to look for.

>>8516459
I just use a drugstore brand eyebrow pencil in a shade of brown to match my natural color.

>>8516459
I love my Dipbrow! It is just a little pot with the pomade in it, and you use a brush. But for starters I would recommend an eyebrow pencil for sure!

>>8516695
Ugh, same. I can't wait to my little pot and try the dupes

>>8516321
Not that anon but how to do step 5 without making an absolute mess?

Whenever I try to fully line my upper lashline and extend to the inner corners it always looks really off and not like a clean straight line. I do have tapered eyelids could this be the reason?

>>8516929
I have them too, plus hooded eyelids. It's ridiculously hard.

everyone always has these god tier skin care routines but there's never any pictures to follow up on. Show some skinnnnnnnnn

I really struggle with eyeshadow, because I have two creases on my top eyelids instead of having a single crease, or none. I never see make-up tutorials for eyes like mine, and tutorials for single creased eyes look stupid on my eyes.
Anyone share my pain? Any tips?

Going to a convention friday so I need make-up recommendations quick. Appreciate any help!

Going to sephora and a drug store tomorrow. What should I get/try? Is there stuff that's better than what I've used before in your experience?

-Make-Up primer? Monistat was recommended as a quick fix.
-BB cream or a tinted moisturizer? (Previously used smashbox)
-Mascara Primer? (Used urban decay)
-Mascara? (Used Urban Decay's Perversion and Maybelline's Lash Blast)
-Fake Lashes? (Duo is a good eyelash glue right?)

>>8516995
I do! But I'm not really good with make-up so I need help with this too. I just use natural shades and use most of the color underneath the first crease.

Any experience with Mac Retro Matte?

>>8517052
I hate the formula, unless you have perfectly moisturized lips it looks shitty.

>>8514346
My make-up routine varies depending on what I'm doing I will list my steps using dashes. Things with a * are steps that I do on special days or it's something I do just for maintenance
>What's your makeup routine?
-*I like to be super clean when I put on make-up, so I'll take a shower but normally I just wash my face.
*Face mask
*I pluck or trim my eye brows
-I put on my face lotion and let it dry a little then I put on primer and then some chapstick.
-Sometimes I put on concealer but I'll normally put on a liquid foundation and blend it with a beauty blender.
*I will sometimes use my cream sticks for highlight and countour.
-Set everything with my powder
-Eye use my eyebrow Kit to fill in my brows with my angled brush, then I go back in with my liquid foundation with a small concealer brush to clean up the lines. I use a little more powder to blend that shit in.
*Go in with my lighter powder to go over my highlight and then my dark powder to go back over my contour and then use a somewhat shimmery brown shadow as a bronzer. I have brown skin, so using the shit advertised as bronzers just aint cutting it.I do all this using a bronzer or contouring brush.
-Apply blush with my blush brush. Then I use my big ass powder brush to blend everything in. Make sure it's down my neck, my hairline isn't crazy. All that.
*-I do my eyeshadow and/or eyeliner. I use a pen usually for eyeliner and pencil for lower lash
-Curl my lashes and use mascara
*Fake lashes, then eyeliner again
-Lipstick and/or lipgloss or more chapstick
-Do any clean-ups and then I set with my setting mist. Set again with some hairspray if I want it to REALLY stick. Then I carry around extra chapstick, lipstick, and powder in my purse.

>>8517078
CONTINUED
>What products are you using right now?
MAC Studio Fix pressed powder, Sephora pressed powder, L'oreal Infallible Pro Matte liquid foundation, ELF Eyebow Kit, NYX Wonderstick for contouring, L'Oreal Miss Manga Eyes, false lashes from Daiso, EOS chapstick, Ambi exfoliating cleanser, target brand moisturizer, ELF setting spray, a lot of ELF brushes, forever 21 beauty blender, Tweezerman tweezers, a variety of blushes and eyeshadows, Maybelline liquid pen eyeliner, Maybelline Baby Skin primer, mostly MAC or NYX lipsticks. Gloss from The Body Shop
>Holy grail products?
THE BEAUTY BLENDER AND MAC PRESSED POWDERS. YES GAWD. And bless my tweezers.
>Any weird tricks you use?
I use hairspray to hold make make-up for stuff like clubbing or cosplaying. Not a lot. But just enough. Also I look at my make-up in different lighting so I know it looks good.
>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
A good foundation can make a whole lot of difference. Also if you have a round face, don't take your highlight all the way to the sides of your face. Suck on your thumb so you don't get lipstick on your teeth.

>>8517032
-Maybelline Baby Skin primer is normally pretty cheap. Rub it in evenly. Otherwise, NYX, Smashbox, Urban Decay or Benefit have nice primers.
-Mascara, I like Benefit's They're Real mascara or Better than Sex. L'oreal also tends to have nice mascaras.
-Just get some lashes from the drug store. Later on order a big pack of like 10 pairs of lashes for like $2 on ebay.
-Would say BB cream.
-I never saw the point in mascara primer?

>>8514723
Any regular lipstick, use lipcoat over it to lock it in place.

(Gon b long
>What's your makeup routine?
Wash and prep skin, contacts, primer, foundation, concealer, liquid contouring, powerder, powder contoring+blush, eyeshadow, blend all, eyeliner, mascara, false eyelashes, lippy.
>What products are you using right now?
w4 green primer, Max factor foundation, stargazer concealer, cheap ass concealer palette from ebay, bourjois 8 hour powder, cheap ass colored powders from ebay, sleek eyeshadow pallete, rimmel gel eyeliner, soap and glory mascara, red cherry lashes, bourjois velvet lipgloss
>Holy grail products?
The cheap ebay palletes, bourjois lipglosses
>Any weird tricks you use?
I cover any lipstick in lipcoat to seal it all.
>Things you wish you knew before, but know
now?
Expensive =/= good. When trying new products, start bargain basement cheap because you never know what is going to work well.
>That I'm allergic to anything "Hypoallergenic"

>>8517097
>Hairspray as sealer
Yes, I'm going to use this aerosol glue on my face.


Whats this weird rash?

>>8517061
Oh wow, is it really that bad? I was hoping it would be a good long lasting matte. I always wanted to try Mac, but I'm allergic to a lot of their products.

Any reccomendations for long lasting lipstick that isn't liquid? I want something no too drying.

>>8517140
see>>8517124

What's the best contouring I can do to hide a slight double chin?
It's not totally apparent from the front but from the side it's horrendous. Either way, if I lower my chin any amount it shows and it makes me look fatter than I am, especially in pictures.
any tips would be great.

>>8517139
This isn't an everyday thing, like I said. People do weirder things. Like put elmers glue on their eyebrows. You don't think you're getting hairspray on your skin when you're putting it in your hair, anyways?
I normally only put it around the hairline where I sweat the post, especially with wigs on.

>>8517140
Try Physicians Formula

>>8515879
Go to sephora and ask for a sample of both, they'll give you a little plastic pot. I didn't realize you could do this until recently, but it really helps when you want to test out primers especially.

>What's your makeup routine?
Cleanser, toner, rose water spray (I dunno if it actually does anything but it makes me feel extra luxurious ), moisturizer, mineral makeup, pink blush, highlight my cheekbones with a pinky champagne looking shadow, fill in brows lightly with brown shadow, gel liner cat eye, mascara, maybe a pop of lipstick
>What products are you using right now?
on a whim I tried this mineral foundation called faerie organic because I wanted something light and so far I'm pleased with the results
>Holy grail products?
my kvd monarch eyeshadows because it's so unique for a neutral palette
>Any weird tricks you use?
sometimes I use tape to do really bold cat eyes
>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
14 year old me was a total jackass about makeup so I'd probably tell her: stop drawing on your face with eyeliner, yes you do need mascara stupid, blend blend BLEND

>>8517235
>Like put elmers glue on their eyebrows
That's what you're using to justify it? Really?

>>8516929
Back again, sorry for the wait. Try the stamp method, take whatever tool you're using and go along your eyelid making small imprints, then go back and connect the dots!

Another method is to not line above the lashes, but between, it's called tightlining and makes your lashes look very full!

I find it a lot easier to pull my eyelid towards my temple, making it tight, and doing my eyeliner.

If your eyelids are tapered, then it might be why it looks uneven still, consider cat eyes, kitty eyes, or owning the look to be fuller on the edge!

>>8516995
http://www.makeup-box.com/tagged/basics

Might be useful, talks about the 'myths' of your crease and applying shadow.

>>8517140
You can make any lipstick matte by putting on your lipstick, applying a tissue or toilet paper over your lips, and then applying translucent power via a brush over the lips. Peel off the toilet paper and bam! Matte lips.

>>8516929
You can always use a brown eyeline, those are more forgiving, or smudge your eyeliner for a nice look that might help the uneven problem.

Someone can recommend me some eye shadows, (plus some blush and lip stick) which have a very long duration?
I'm tired my makeup fade after 1 hour

Thank you and sorry for my engrish

>>8518779
It might not be the products you are using, but the ones you are not instead! Do you have an eyeshadow primer?

NYX has an eyeshadow primer that is both cheap, but comparable to Urban Decay's potion primer since they changed their formula.

>>8518779
I've always loved MAC lipsticks in their satin finish, they don't dry out my lips and the colors are super pigmented. As for blush I always use NARS Orgasm blush it's a nice coral pink color and it leaves a nice shimmer.

guys so I have dark blonde brows and I need to paint them a lighter shade for a wig.

my plan is
- apply base foundation on my eyebrows and brush to make it even
- when dry, paint over them lightly with brown eyebrow pencil

is my plan bad?

>>8516459
I always use a matte brown eyeshadow and an angled brush.

>What's your makeup routine?
Gel moisturizer, BB cream, concealer, powder, bronzer & blush, eyebrows, eyeshadow primer, shadow, liner and mascara
>What products are you using right now?
Olay Fresh Effects gel moisturizer, NYC Smooth Skin Instant Matte BB cream, Flower concealer, Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral makeup, Physician's Formula bronzer, NYX cake powder brow box, Maybelline waterproof liquid liner, Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette, Mica Beauty eyeshadow primer, Better Than Sex mascara
>Holy grail products?
I finally bought the Better Than Sex mascara, it's amazing.
>Any weird tricks you use?
I sometimes heat up my eyelash curler a bit with my hair dryer?
>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
Still use moisturizer, even with oily skin

>>8519872
I'd use the glue stick thing to stick them down as well, and rather than pencil use eyeshadow or even a light lipstick

>>8514346
Can I get a colour correcting concealer palette recommendation? Ideally one that has green/orange on it(for redness and dark circles).

My face is pretty fucked up and misaligned due to past jaw problems and was wondering if anyone could suggest makeup tips to help even things out? Would countouring alone do the trick or do I need to do more?

>>8521029
NYX has one for $12. Cheap, but NYX is reliable.

>>8517097
>L'Oreal Miss Manga Eyes
So far this is doing nothing it says it does... clumped up immediately. Nit impressed.

>What's your makeup routine?
Wash face and moisturize, bb cream, matte powder, brows, highlighter always, contouring and blush occasionally, lip stuff, mascara, and eyeliner (I either do liquid eyeliner or only line the waterline with black).
>What products are you using right now?
BB cream I alternate between Face Shop Magic Cover and Missha Perfect Cover. Covergirl for the powder and also Covergirl Fusion in very black for mascara. Missha prism powder for highlighter, naked contouring set for contouring and blush. Sephora brand inkpot style for liquid liner. Anastasia brow wiz. Favorite lip stuff right now is MAC Chintz, Buxom's White Russian, Too Faced Melted in Villian, Maybelline Electic Orange, this shimmery light purple lipstick. I have a lipstick collection, so that was me just choosing a few.
>Holy grail products?
Shiseido Refining Moisturizer for daytime and LaVanila perfume in every single variation.
>Any weird tricks you use?
Applying highlighter to the right edge of forehead instead of purple, and dabbing some moisturizer over my entire finished makeup face.
>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
Do not fear the Drugstore stuff.

>>8521762
Covergirl is a much better alternative for drugstore mascara.

Looking at buying my first MAC lipsticks

Torn between Antique Velvet and Film Noir

anyone with experience with the two, preferences, etc?

Where do you guys usually get your bottom false eyelashes?

Are they as easy as putting on the top ones? The only time I tried putting on bottom eyelashes was a year ago, and they were those single ones they sell in almost every store. I gave up after five minutes.

>>8523195
Red cherry lashes

>>8517124
Not the same anon, but what brands sell decent lip coats?

>>8522253
I don't own film noir, but antique velvet is really beautiful!!

>>8514392
Dollywink is the higher tier, keep them clean and you can rewear them many many times before they're unusable

>>8514346
Are those makeup storage bags good or tedious?

>>8521936
Not getting my 8$ back tho.

Ok, so I'm a guy and want to start wearing basic makeup for when I cosplay/wear ouji. Is there a list somewhere of the basics to buy?
I have foundation and an eyebrow pencil, but I'm at a loss where to start with eye makeup.

>What's your makeup routine?
Porefessional, L'Oreal concealer (the brush kind) on my cheeks and nose (to cover up redness), BB cream/cushion/foundation, Makeup Forever's HD loose powder to mattify, contour using Nars' Laguna bronzer and Benefit's Sugarbomb, blush with Nars' Orgasmic, Elf's eye primer, eyeshadow (usually Too Faced's Semi-sweet Chocolate Bar), mascara, eyeliner, Urban Decay's De Slick setting spray

>What products are you using right now?
I love Holika Holika's Luminous Silk BB Cream. I also use All That and some of the Petit BB creams. I started using missha's M Magic BB cushion this summer for something lighter, and it looks like I'm the only person that likes it (but I hate their BB creams). I also use Benefit's Hello Flawless foundation and it's super liquidy but it's nice and light feeling. I have all sorts of lipsticks, lipglosses, and eyeshadows. My favorite lip products right now are Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks (Exorcism is my favorite color) and Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-on Lip Pencil, too. Benefit's They're Real mascara is amazing and They're Real Push-up Eyeliner.

>Holy grail products?
The Luminous Silk BB Cream has done wonders for me. My skin looks flawless with it on. I went for years searching for a foundation that looked good with my skin color, didn't make me break out, and had a look that just worked with my skin texture and the humidity here. I use other's from time to time (for different looks), but I always fall back to it. For skin care, StriVectin-AR is an amazing anti-aging night cream. I got a free sample and it's lasted forever. I'm almost out but it's like $95 (or $73 with my discount).

>Any weird tricks you use?
If your eyes are puffy, put your eye cream in the fridge. I do this with Ole Henriksen's eye cream and it does wonders.

>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
I can wear dark lipsticks. I always thought it would look terrible on me.

>makeup routine?
anastia pencil brows -> dermadoctor dd cream -> nars concealer -> dolly wink brown eyeliner -> max factor soft copper (adding dimension) -> canmake coral blush-> etude house lip tint -> powder!

>holy grail product
nars creamy concealer forever

So has anyone tried pic related? I'm so tempted to get it. I've only used their liquid liners and I'm terrified of using pencil liners because my lids are lopsided af

>>8514375
I have the exact same problem! It is so frustrating and also happens only on my left eye most of the times :/
beside investing is stuff like a clear waterproof mascara coat what really helps me is wearing sunglass to avoid further irritation like wind and intense sunlight.
It may not always be suitable but it definitaly helps me arrive flawless at partys and stuff
I dont know though! If someone has other tips I'd be very grateful too

>>8529892
oh and another thing! this escpecially happens when I smudge my moisturizer in my eyes, of course

>test 2 foundations on different sides of my face
>like the application of the right side
>take the samples home
>right side of face breaks out, left is fine
>probably just a fluke
>same test the next day
>same thing happens
Guess I know which one I'm getting now. I'd never ask to test products in sephora before, it was such a nice experience. The woman working gave me some moisturizer samples as well, even though we both knew I wasn't going to be buying those anytime soon.
>holy grail products
Still kind of a makeup noob, but I've been wearing eyeliner since 8th grade and the best one I've had so far is actually the revlon colorstay liquid liner. I have very oily everything. I've also tried the maybelline gel liner, and that shit lasted forever, but it also smudged and faded terribly on me. I use it for black lipstick now and that works well. The urban decay 24/7 pencil is beautifully dark, but will smudge and crease like a mofo if you have narrow eyelids. I use it for very thin lines on top of eyeshadow, or sometimes underneath liquid liner to darken the lashline area.

Anyone have any other oil control tips? I've used a whole travel bottle of the urban decay deslick spray and honestly I never think it actually helped. I have to blot about every 3 hours, even with the new foundations I'm testing. Maybe I just need to live with it.

ok so I am a skincare noob and I don't understand what toners and emulsions are. Can someone explain them to me? I was looking at some skincare products at asian stores and a lot of them are called emulsions, toners, essences, etc. My new medication changed my skin from super dry to oily and now I need to buy new skin products.

What are your suggestions for heavier foundations in extremely pale shades, /cgl/? I'm lighter than NW15 in MAC and have a hard time finding matching foundations which I like.

>>8530054
See >>8510542

It's mostly a matter of layering products thin to thick. Toners can be both hydrating and astringent depending on the formulation, and they can also be used to adjust the pH of your skin to prep for chemical exfoliants.

>>8530064
Have you tried looking at Korean foundations? Usually the lightest shade in a line tends to be VERY pale neutral/cool.

>>8530517
Oh wow thank you so much. I didn't realize there was a skin thread already, sorry. Looks like I'll need emulsion since my skin is pretty oily now. I was looking into getting some powders from the face shop too!

Is NYX's HD Mineral Studio Finishing Powder good for shine and oily skin? I want to invest into a finishing powder to make my skin look less shiny and heard that HD powders and such help for that.

>>8530545
My skin isn't the oiliest so I can't testify to the oil-absorbing qualities through the day, but the silica in it is very effective at soaking up the oil on my face on application. It's very fine and silky so it can get messy if you're not careful.

Do be warned though, that HD powders have horrific flashback. It can be worked around with an extremely light hand, and really buffing it away.

>>8521762
Try the Revlon Lash Potion, a hell of a lot better then that crap

>>8514346
(Gonna be long)
>What's your makeup routine?
Everyday: Exfoliate every other day, cleanse in the evening (wash only with water in the morning), toner, Sheet mask (every 3 days in the evening), moisturizer, BB cream, setting powder, eyebrows, neutral eye shadow, winged eye liner, 1 coat mascara, lip balm
Lolita/Special Occasions: Exfoliate, cleanser, toner, moisturizer, makeup primer, 24 hour foundation, powder, blush, eyebrows, eye shadow to match my coord/outfit, winged eye liner, a couple coats of mascara, false eyelashes, lip stain/gloss, (sometimes I'll do something fancy like glitter under my eyes) makeup setting spray

>What products are you using right now?
Neutrogena makeup remover wipes, St. Ive's oatmeal exfoliate, Simple foaming cleanser, Wonder Pore toner, CeraVe moisturizer, random sheet mask I'll find on eBay or Amazon, Garnier Skin Renew BB cream, whatever cheap setting powder, elf eye shadow kit, Urban Decay primer and eye shadows, NYC black eyeliner (I know it's cheap but it honestly works very well for me.), Benefit They're Real mascara, Burt's Bees Mango lip balm (It's so moisturizing and it smells really good too), elf makeup primer, Revlon 24 hour foundation, elf blush, Diamond Lash or some other eBay eyelashes, whatever drug store lip products, Urban Decay setting spray

>Holy grail products?
Wonder Pore and any Naked palette.

>Any weird tricks you use?
Maybe heating my eyelash curler with my hair dryer.

>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
Always, Always, ALWAYS remove makeup before going to bed. Your skin will thank you.

Anybody tried Etude House's Dear my Darling tint?

Trying not to wear a lot of makeup on a daily basis unless I'm going out, etc. I'm limiting myself to BB Cream - that being, I want to make sure it's a really good one (not too oily, watery, good for my skin, etc).

Can anyone recommend a good BB Cream?

>>8532396
Seconding this. Currently using Philosophy's Hope in a Jar and not really feeling it.

>>8532396
My personal favorite is still Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Blooming Fit. I'd recommend purchasing samples first though.

>>8532566
BB cream shouldn't replace your moisturizer though...

>>8532396
I haven't had a bad experience with all the BB creams I've tried so far. If you want watery though I liked Holika Holika's Aqua Petit Jelly. It's not everyone's cup of tea since the coverage is pretty light, but it certainly feels very moisturizing

I am currently using Skinfood's Peach Sake, mostly because it smells good.

>>8532682
Not the moisturizer, I'm using their liquid foundation. I guess I should have specified since Hope in a Jar refers to many of their products.

>>8514357
>Exfoliate with sea salt and honey
Stop, you fool! That sea salt is far too abrasive for your skin!

Oh my god guys, I just bought one of the Maybelline Color Tattoo eyeshadows in Fuchia fever. It. Is. Fucking. Amazing. It is one of the best cream eyeshadows I've ever tried. Doesn't budge or smudge. Anyway, I usually buy drugstore products since Australia's prices are so marked up (I do have a monthly trip to Sephora though to buy necessities)

>>8514723
The Maybelline 24hr liquid lipstick. Hands down. Will not come off, even in a hot shower

>>8521056
>Would countouring alone do the trick or do I need to do more?
Yes, contouring does wonders!

>>8521762
Well the cutesy character also has some major clumping issues lol

>>8533187
What else do you recommend then? I'm prone to acne on my back a lot and while my face is normally one pimple a month, I have a black head problem.

I also use charcoal nose strips once a week and the say yes to tomatoes charcoal face mask.

>What's your makeup routine?
I don't have a very elaborate skin care routine - I guess I've been blessed with good genetics so I've never had a problem with acne or very large pores. I wash my face with facial wash, moisturise, tinted sunblock or bb cream depending how much coverage I want, then eyes, then cheeks, then lips (in the car when I'm in a hurry to go to work lol).

>What products are you using right now?
Cerave moisturiser, Shiseido tinted sunblock (urban environment), Etude house BB cream blooming fit, too faced chocolate palette, shiseido three color eyeshadow palette, shu uemara liquid eyeliner, etude house oh m'eyeliner, too faced better than sex mascara, rimmel lip gloss

>Holy grail products?

I just got the too faced better than sex mascara a week ago and I'm loving it. Etude house's BB cream is also surprisingly good for the price even with shipping - gives good coverage and doesn't make my face break out.

>Any weird tricks you use?

Eh, not really, unless you count heating up the eyelash curler under hot water.

>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?

Don't be afraid of blowing money on good makeup - you'll look much better both on your days off and looking more professional on work days.

On the flip side of the coin, name brands don't always do what they're told. Explore a bunch of options and don't sneer at drug store makeup.

Your mom/aunt/grandma is not always the best source of information, especially if she hasn't put makeup on in a decade. Explore more and find out what is best for you. My mom when I was 17 purchased me a bottle of Mary Kay liquid foundation that made me break out like whoa. Now she actually follows my makeup advice for things like foundation and bb creams.

And take off your makeup, preferably as soon as you get home.

Do I need to wipe off or wet my face after using wonderpore freshener?

>>8533767
That's an astringent toner so you can consider it an extra cleansing step, so no.

>>8517160
i have a round face and small chin and this tends to happen to me. i've read to use bronzer on the outside of your cheeks and right under your chin and it helps a little.

>>8521762
I like it, it's really black and give my lashes more volume, but I hate the PUNKY version.

Has anyone here tried Laura Mercier
Foundation Primer Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen PA+++? Is it worth the price?

>>8535493
I recommend it! For me it stayed on pretty well. The price was more than I wanted to spend but I think it was worth it.

>>8521762
If you want to save your failed purchase you should add a few Visine eye drops to the mascara. It helps with clumping!

I'm going to try to find samples of the BB creams reccommended in this thread. I was using the Etude House Precious Minerals BB cream as well as the covergirl bbcream (when I just wanted really light coverage). The Etude House one must be too old, because it seems kind of dry and flakes off a lot in random patches. I'd like to find one less thick than Etude House but with more coverage than the drugstore American ones

>Not using the best researched skincare Paula's Choice.
>Still making homemade snakeoil potions.
>Still using Azn products with shitload of fragrance and irritants.
>Still using any cream in a jar.
never learn

>>8521762
it was made to clump up what did you think it was

>>8535896

Do you work for paula's choice or something? That's a pretty hard allegation to make.

>>8535782
...am I being trolled?
Also I've put in visine with it on and nothing happened.

>>8530866
thank you.
The revlon colorstay liquid liner I got is really fucking good though! So not a complete waste of money!

>>8535899
it said it didn't on the package and the brush was specially made to not clump lmao. they made it bendy and it's weird to use.

>>8536415
You're telling me you looked at these ads and didn't expect the mascara to clump? Lmfao

>>8536480

God those eyelashes look so fucking stupid.

>>8514735
Really? I've had nothing but trouble with the Velvets coming off on everything. Do you seal it with something specific?

>>8536480
I never saw those ads. I bought it cause the other anon said they used it. Also it really does say on the package that it doesn't clump. I was looking to see if it was waterproof and it didn't say.

>>8536398
funny you should say that because a few months ago the mods of r/skincareaddiction were overthrown for making secret deals with PC

>>8536480
Nowhere near as bad as Maybelline's chaotic mascara. Every time I see the commercial I get so angry.

>>8536535
Yes holy shit I saw this in the CVS the other day and cringed oh my god

>>8536535

>clumped mascara that looks like flies' legs

Why the fuck is this a thing nowadays.

>>8536562
it's because the messy make up thing is "in"

So im looking into buying a beauty blender, but im a bit turned off by the price. $25 seems like a lot for a sponge. Any recs for a reliable dupe/ebay or amazon store or should i just bite the bullet and pay for a real one?

>>8536815
I've heard lots of good reviews about the Real Techniques beauty blender

>>8535878
Are you using the Bright Fit?

>>8536398
more like they take whatever pc says as the word of god

>>8536862
I also heard that the newer RT sponges aren't as good as the old ones...

>What's your makeup routine?
Concealer on eyebags, nose, under the nose and above lips, BB cream, compact powder, brown liquid eyeliner, lipstick or lipgloss. Sometimes pink or brown eye shadow. Once in a blue moon, blush and mascara.
I remove it with some cream once I get home/at the end of the day. I often exfoliate or put on a gel cucumber mask. Like this anon >>8533467 I'm lucky with my genetics so I don't need to spend much time with skin care (all my acne is on my back instead). And my eyes are big already so I don't like throwing much on them either.
>What products are you using right now?
BB Cream, concealer and red lipstick are Maybelline
Compact and my favorite pink lipgloss are Natura (local brand)
Eyeliner, blush, the rest of my lipsticks and all skin care products are Avon.
Cheap cute eyeshadow my brother gave me for my birthday.
>Holy grail products?
Maybelline BB Cream, full stop.
>Any weird tricks you use?
Sometimes I mix lipgloss and lipstick. Does that count? I'm really vanilla.
>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
How to cover eyebags and blemishes.

>>8536987
>Holy grail products?
>Maybelline BB Cream, full stop.
Oh honey.
And here's the part where you tell us you don't need to use face lotions and you think bronzer and brow makeup is a waste of time.

>>8535878
For the Etude house one, how did you apply it? Korean bb creams rely on a clean well moisturized face, and need to be applied with the pat method. some will pill and flake and go all other the place if you try rubbing them in.

>>8536409
No, wow, you put visine into the container of mascara so it thins out the mixture, not into your eyes.
Dumbass.

>What's your makeup routine?
WASH TONE AND MOISTURISE omg seriously so many people don't do this and it bothers me. primer (it's a crime not to prime!!) brows, foundation & concealer, powder, cheeks, eyes.

>What products are you using right now?
skincare: Lush Herbalism face cleanser, Cupcake face mask, Tea Tree toner mist. Simple oil free moisturiser (seriously, a godsend for oily skin get around it)
makeup: Kat Von D Lock It primer & foundation, Too Faced powder, bronzer & blush, Face of Australia liquid liner, and Too Faced better than sex mascara.

>Holy grail products?
Carmex. so boring but i get chapped lips so easily, i don't go anywhere without my carmex tube.

>Any weird tricks you use?
I always do my eyebrows first and some people think it's strange, but it stops any powder fall out fucking up my other makeup.

>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
BROW STENCILS. i'm shit at getting my eyebrows to match and these babies have saved my life, just hold it over your eyebrow and go to town - perfect arches every time.

>>8536815
i have a manicare one (pic related) and it's great. lasts for ages, easy to clean, always reliable results. i'm on my third now.

>>8536480
>implying it will clump as perfectly as this
It's like hair gel for lashes I suppose

>>8537318
Could you compare it to one you can get on ebay for 50c on a random bid? I have about 5 of those that I won for pennies but I realised the kind of makeup I use don't really need them.. would give one to you if I could, because the expensive ones always got me curious.

>>8536815
My theory is - they're all the same, just labelled.

>>8536528
HAH holy shit. And a lot of the skin care advice on cgl got picked up from that forum too...

>>8537344
i have no idea because i've never bought one off of ebay, but i do have one that i bought for like $3 from target and honestly, the manicare one is better. i think it's worth spending a little more for a product that will last longer.

>>8537345
It's not that the advice was bad, the mods were just cunts who stole content from users (outright said the mod team were the real content creators of the sub) and tried to move the reddit subscribers to their own personal website. Also they were getting sponsored on that website so they had $$ incentive to abuse their mod powers for signups.
I love me some drama.

does anyone else have problems with rimmel BB cream? I always get minor breakouts on my cheeks the day after I use it.

>What's your makeup routine?
Cleanse with something mild, dermalogica moisture balance moisturiser, I mix a Misccha BB cream with Liole Dollish CC cream, apply powder (either Too Faced or some transparent Dollywink one I have), apply dip brow, then do cheeks, then eyeshadow/liner/mascara, and a matte lipstick sometimes.
>What products are you using right now?
Explained above
>Holy grail products?
Not really, still trying to find the right thing. I bought some Dior Flawless Perfection foundation but it's too dark, though it does look really amazing.
>Any weird tricks you use?
Not that I can think of?
>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
Don't use zillions of products on your face. I decided to buy these different cleansers and moisturisers and exfoliators and anti aging shit but I really should stick to what's tried and true for me - a good gentle cleanser, and a good moisturiser is all I need. Keeping my routine simple keeps my skin clear, smooth and nice.

>>8537437
This might sound obvious, but are you thoroughly washing all of that stuff off afterwards? I break out if I don't get all of the makeup out of my pores.

>>8518744
Lord bless, because I've been confusing my crease and socket line for years.

What do I do when I have Pepe eyes like pic related?
I needed my makeup done for an event some time ago and the lady made me look like an Arab spice trader with massive bushy brows because that seems to be the trend right now and 'big eyebrows look good on EVERYONE!'. I look terrible with prominent eyebrows.

Also, any eye makeup I try to wear just makes me look even spoopier and my eyes bigger, I'm at a loss here.

>What's your makeup routine?
Moisturizer, concealer, blush, sunscreen, eyebrow pencil, eyebrow mascara, seal eyebrows with hairspray (on a spoolie, not my face, surely), lip tint + balm
>What products are you using right now?
Mostly cheapy Korean stuff with some exceptions.
>Holy grail products?
Innisfree no sebum pore-pact, Innisfree fruit lip tint, TonyMoly auto eyebrow pencil, Etude's brow mascara
>Any weird tricks you use?
Aside from the hairspray? I don't think so. I use a tint on my cheeks instead of blusher but I'm fairly sure you're supposed to use it that way too.
>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
If your skin is clear, you don't need foundation. Remove your makeup when you get home.

>>8538533
I use a cleansing lotion that doubles as a makeup remover for me, since it does a pretty good job at removing eye makeup. perhaps I should try a different cleaning method?
thanks anyway!

>>8539477
under eye shimmer can help in champagne and light golds, but you could probably pull off a super dolly look with those huge lids you can do some cool stuff
don't lose hope anon sometimes it just takes a while to find what suits you

>What's your makeup routine?
>skin care (L'Oreal Ideal Clean wash, Thayer's rose water witch hazel toner, HolikaHolika 3 Second Starter Collagen, spot-moisturizer with TonyMoly Red Appletox)
>BB cream, then use Coastal Scents eclipse concealer palette to cover any spots, use yellow concealer under my eyes, set with NYX HD translucent powder
>Eyeshadow primer and eyeshadow (usually use an Estée Lauder palette), liner (NYC black pen liner or Revlon Colorstay depending on how steady my hands are)
>Skin-tone eyeliner on waterline and tear bag, go over tear bag area very lightly with Étude House Tear Bag Liner or NYX Jumbo Pencil in Cottage Cheese or Strawberry Milk
>Blush and/or bronzer, powder again as necessary
>Mascara, maybe eyeliner touch-up if necessary
>Highlight with Canmake powder on small fluffy brush as desired
>Lipstick or gloss
That's usually all.

>What products are you using right now?
A ton, in a range of every brand from Wet N Wild to YSL. Unless it's a holy grail item I'll rarely buy the same product again.
>Holy grail products?
Innisfree Bija Anti-Trouble BB Cream, hands-down the best BB cream I've used yet. Full coverage and natural look (not super matte, not that fake shimmer-glow that some BB creams have, not ultra-dewy).
L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes mascara, can be built up to "are you wearing false lashes?" level of volume and length without making spider-lashes.
>Any weird tricks you use?
Never put mascara on until you are done using all powder products, otherwise you get powder stuck to your lashes and just end up reapplying mascara anyways.
When contouring, never go from the side of your face outwards, look at how your face naturally is; the contour starts about an inch from the side and is actually an angle, not a line of shadow. Follow your natural face, not online guides.
>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
Eyelid tape is usually marketed at Asians but it does wonders for deep-set heavy-lidded eyes too.

>>8539758
I'd definitely add a toner, that stuff helps remove all make up from pores and any remaining dirt, maybe add an exfoliate to really get down in your face?

>>8539477
Thick eyeliner seems to work for some but not for others.
Like you said, prominent eyebrows just draw attention to your eyes and can make you look really old/scary if you've got prominent eyes.
Also, make your brows follow the direction of the eye socket - if your eyes are slanted downwards, slightly arch them down. If they're slanted upwards, raise them. If your brows are straight and your eyes slant downwards it's just gonna create more space between your eye and eyebrow and look weird.

Conceal any dark circles and use matte neutral shadow in a lighter colour if you're going natural, or do whatever when you're going all out (seriously, I'd do all kinds of shit if I had eyes like yours) but DON'T line the crease/socket line or colour your entire eyelid.

IMO people with your eye shape tend to look really good with short hair or fun Mod-esque hairstyles.

>>8536927
>Bright Fit
yes, i was using the etude house bright fit. was there a problem with it or something? trying to google it now.

>>8536927
>Bright Fit
yes, i was using the etude house bright fit. was there a problem with it or something? trying to google it now.

>>8537287
i would always do the same routine beforehand (wash face, tone, essence, emulsion, moisturizer) and sometimes put sunscreen before the bbcream. maybe that was it? it's possible that i was rubbing it in, not realizing it, and not patting it in, but it just started happening recently. i've been using it for a year or something, and it just started happening.

>>8540072
It's been discontined and replaced with Blooming Fit (lighter coverage) and Perfect Fit (heavier coverage) for at least a year now.

I just meant to confirm that your BB cream's old.

>>8524934
They're good.
Good if you have a lot of products you don't use daily or if you travel frequently. Either way you can't go wrong with storage for your makeup.

I have really oily skin, so should I go for dewy or matte? People say dewy makes you looks younger and more vibrant, but I'm scared it'll just make me look even oilier.

Also, what are other matte BB creams along the style of Etude House's Cotton Fit? I want to use the rest of the summer to splurge and try a bunch of looks before school starts so give me all your fav BB creams (dewy and matte), /cgl.

Not *exactly* skincare, but do people really notice a difference in skin quality after drinking more water? I'm starting slow with one bottle of water from barely anything and I'm wondering how much more I need to drink to see a visible effect.

>>8542250
It'll take a few days, but you should be staying away from sugary drinks anyways.

Good vegan cosmetics? Looking specifically for a good primer since my pores are huge.

>>8537437
I did, but that's because it's shit.
Have you tried makeup that you can't get at CVS?

How do I make the move from using drugstore makeup to more expensive makeup? I don't like how anything looks on me so I don't know where to start. I could go ask for samples, but I don't even know what to ask for. It doesn't help that I'm paler than the palest shade of makeup (it looks orange on me).

>What's your makeup routine?
Neutrogena moisturizer or hawaiin tropic sunscreen moisturizer if I'm gonna be outside. Bare essentials foundation and mineral veil. Benefit eyeliner on upper lash line, brown eyeliner under lower waterline blended in, maybeline Cat eye or sephora mascara, and cheap drug store eyebrow pencil. Then use eyelash brush to blend eyebrows and puff up mascara. Seal with a lil more mineral veil. Then chapstick, baby lips in pink, and bare essentials moxie lip gloss.
Sometimes I'll put neutrogena toner on before moisturizer if my pores are looking bad.
>What products are you using right now?
See above
>Holy grail products?
I've loved bare essentials foundation for a while, but I"m considering trying a BB cream instead. I'm just hesitant to use a cream after using a powder for so long.
The mineral veil is amazing though. Oh and oil blotting sheets.
>Any weird tricks you use?
I love baby lips mixed with moxie lip gloss. It's a subtle gradient effect, kinda larme-ish but works better with my skin tone.
>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
SUN SCREEN. I just started using it on a daily basis, i'm hoping I don't pay for it later. And also the importance of eyebrows and how to pluck them without overdoing it..


So anyway any advice for bb creams for combination skins, for someone who's used to powder foundation?

>>8543647
Maybe stupid advice, but for foundation and stuff, I've always asked my mom what's worked for her, since we have similar skin types/colors. Plus as long as i use my own brush i can sample hers for free without the hassle of going into a store.

As far as things like eyeliner/lipstick go, just go into sephora or ulta or something and try stuff on, or ask an assistant to put it on you. It'll take putting on a few losers but you'll realize what you do and don't like soon.

>>8543647
Start with low-risk investments, like a nicer eyeliner and a lower-clump mascara. Buy missha perfect cover BB cream in #13 to serve as a foundation: korean makeup is paler and greyer.

>>8543647
A lot of high end makeup stores will let you test it out. Therefore you can check out how it looks on you and in various lighting and to see if it breaks you out or not. The store assistants + online reviews can help you narrow down the options.

I was in Korea on vacation and I found Dollywink lashes on sale for 50% off. I splurged and bought them since I’m normally too cheap for those but later I found a set of dates on the packaging that I figure are expiry dates? I’ve never heard of expiry dates for eyelashes before so please correct me if I’m wrong, but if they are expired is it still okay to use them? How bad could it be?

>>8543970
Idk why there are dates on eyelashes unless it's for the glue...? That's weird. Either way most Asian cosmetics are labeled with the manufacturing date rather than expiration.

>>8544035
I didn't even think about the glue, that's probably what it was for! Thank you. Also didn't know about the manufacturing date thing.

can anyone rec me some good coverage foundation that doesn't feel so gross and heavy? i'm new to the whole makeup thing and the only time i've worn foundation is when i cosplay and cake it on (which is why i hate the feeling), but i have a lot of dark spots, scars, etc i'd like to cover up. i hate going out and feeling like people are staring at my shitty skin and i finally want to do something about it. any help is really appreciated!

>>8544078
What is your skin type

>>8544078
smashbox studio skin or kat von d lock it - i have sensitive combination skin/am prone to breakouts and these two have never given me issues, a little goes a long way so they're worth the spend (if you're in aus anyway).

i'm in the market for a new sheer coverage foundation bc i've only got heavier ones and i need something just for no-makeup-makeup looks, can you gulls recommend me anything? i've got mostly normal skin with a few dry and a few oily patches here and there, preferably something from the drugstore because this is australia and makeup prices are just dumb.

>>8514346
>What's your makeup routine?
bb cream, eyebrows, concealer, dusty rose smoky eye, small wings with liquid liner, mascara, nude lip, maybe powder if I'm going to get sweaty

>What products are you using right now?
missha m perfect cover bb cream no. 13, covergirl concealer in porcelain, elf warm eyeshadow palette, wet n wild liquid liner, wet n wild lipstick in pinky nude

>Holy grail products?
my bb cream, it's great because im ghost pale and it blocks them sunrays

>Any weird tricks you use?
im pretty broke, like extreme brokenness so I can't afford to get a decent brow pencil, so instead of doing nothing j fill them in with brown eyeshadow before I put on my bb cream and concealer and come back in to line my eyebrows with the bb cream and concealer. this isn't a new thing but it works well for me, since I'm so pale you can't even tell i lined them with any concealer

>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
doing your eyebrows is really important, i have a scar on my left eyebrow that makes it grow weird but once I finally figured out how to do my eyebrows I've been keeping them up and it really completes your face when you do your eyebrows

>>8527124
start with a nude pallette. there is a link upthread to Makeupbox which has some tutorials for how to apply eye makeup depending on if you use 2, 3, 4, or 5 shades. start with two!

I'm re-building my daily/casual makeup stock from scratch!

I want to pick up
>TonyMoly's Panda eye brightening and cooling sticks.
>Etude House's 'Dear Girls Big eye maker' stick.
>And one of The Face Shop's little pot blushes.

Can anyone say whether these are worth getting? Any recommendations for tinted lip balms/lip stains that have particularly cute packaging are also appreciated.

>>8544382
>panda eye
can't say
>big eye maker
Haven't tried, but from my experience, Etude's pen products like that one suck. I'd just get a chubby stick or pencil liner and a brush.
>powder blush
ah ya can't go wrong with that

I don't know about cute packaging, but I recommend Innisfree's fruit lip tint. Potent stuff.

>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
All I can say is, bushy/thick lined eyebrows are not for everyone. Don't mind the current trend and people making fun of you if your brows are thin, if it works it works. I've learnt this the hard way. If your eye or face shape doesn't go with bitch brows, that's perfectly fine.

I keep seeing all these girls with groomed thick eyebrows that all look like angry Turkish men with bleach blonde perms. Don't go full Jean Harlow but for Christ's sake put down the dip dip.

>>8544436
I just shaved the outer 3rd of my eyebrows off an went full Mugi.

>inb4 it's the next basic bitch trend.

What brushes do you seagulls use with Missha Perfect Cover?

I hope this is the right thread, but I was wondering if any of you gulls might be able to help me..

I always thought I was a combination skin-type, because I have a very, very dry forehead (especially between my eyebrows and actually the skin where my eyebrows are is ALWAYS flaky and horrid, I get psoriasis sometimes so maybe thats it?) but after a solid hour or so of wearing makeup, even after priming and/or sealing my makeup with setting spray I can get 5-7 sheets full of oil blotted off my face. When I first wake up I'm oily as hell, during the day I'm normal bordering on dry. I don't know if it's the product I'm using or maybe I'm applying my makeup wrong but I'm sick of my makeup always looking cakey and oily and if it's not oily my skin is so flaky and dry and ugh. Sorry if this is worded poorly it's early in the morning here. Thanks in advance for any help, I'd kill to finally have decent skin.

>>8514346
>>What's your makeup routine?
Cleanse: Coconut oil & Murad clarifying cleanser
Tone: Apple cider vinegar or witch hazel
Moisturizer: Lavender almond oil & Simple gel hydrator
Base: Ponds bb cream mixed w elf primer, Almay cc primer, & small amount of Sonia Kashuk pump foundation in lightest shade
Eyes: 2nd edition Pixi beauty kit just using the peach and brown shades mostly, Salma Hayak defining mascara
Brows: Salma Hayak brow kit & Physician Formula Nude eyes eyeliner trio (the lightest one)
Cheeks: same Pixi kit using the orange and pink blush
Lips: chap stick & elf lip tint in whatever color I'm in the mood for
>>What products are you using right now?
The above
>>Holy grail products?
Almond oil (does wonders on my skin), Ponds bb cream & Almay cc primer
>>Any weird tricks you use?
I mix primers in my base because it makes the foundation more natural looking. It's great if you're into the Korean skin look.
>>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
White eye shadow and cut crease will not make you're eyes like Marlyin Monroe.
Liquid liner is trash.
Less is more.
Eye shadow should be used sparingly as well as mascara.

>>What's your makeup routine?
Cleanse: Coconut oil & Murad clarifying cleanser
Tone: Apple cider vinegar or witch hazel
Moisturizer: Lavender almond oil & Simple gel hydrator
Base: Ponds bb cream mixed w elf primer, Almay cc primer, & small amount of Sonia Kashuk pump foundation in lightest shade
Eyes: 2nd edition Pixi beauty kit just using the peach and brown shades mostly, Salma Hayak defining mascara
Brows: Salma Hayak brow kit & Physician Formula Nude eyes eyeliner trio (the lightest one)
Cheeks: same Pixi kit using the orange and pink blush
Lips: chap stick & elf lip tint in whatever color I'm in the mood for
>>What products are you using right now?
The above
>>Holy grail products?
Almond oil (does wonders on my skin), Ponds bb cream & Almay cc primer
>>Any weird tricks you use?
I mix primers in my base because it makes the foundation more natural looking. It's great if you're into the Korean skin look.
>>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
White eye shadow and cut crease will not make you're eyes like Marlyin Monroe.
Liquid liner is trash.
Less is more.
Eye shadow should be used sparingly as well as mascara.

>>8544436
I'm with you in this. My brow are naturally thin in the front and go up in sharp points at the arch. My sisters hate them but doing the bold box eyebrows take too much time and don't go with my aesthetic. I may not be trendy but at least when I take off my makeup my eyebrows look relatively the same.

>>8544778
My brows look something like that, except they're naturally light and sparse. I'd look ridiculous with thick brows and it doesn't suit my eye shape at all, yet I always get chewed out and told to 'put down the tweezers lolllll'.

>>8544382
I have #2 Coral cushion. They don't show up easily, most online reviews will say the same thing. I don't use the little puff applicator, it was too cute. Packaging is really nice.

As for lip tints/balms, I really like the tomato series from skinfood! Color shows up well, smells pretty good, and does a good job at moisturizing.
I also considered buying Dear My Blooming Lips by Etude house; I like the packaging.

>>8544800
Idk, they might be on to something. I recently wanted to start plucking and shaping my brows like I used to in high school but as I looked through old photos I realized how horrible they looked on me. It may be that they show up like shit in photos but I don't think I'll ever go back to plucking. Pic related is when I plucked them against my shape and penciled the fuck out of them. My current shape is much sweeter and face framing.

>>8544082
sorry, i should have probably mentioned. i have combination skin.

>>8544147
your skin sounds somewhat similar to mine so i'll look into both!! thank you
i'm willing to splurge a good 30-40 if it's definitely worth the price. i'm not in the aus tho so i'm not sure where i would find these

>>8543970
If you're shopping for beauty products in Korea then everything will look expired to you because all of the dates printed are 'manufactured on' dates, not expiration dates.

Anybody have Ipsy?

>>8545413
I am currently subscribed to Ipsy. Do you have specific questions about it or are you looking for a review?

>>8545413
I am. I've had it almost a year but thinking about cancelling it since I hardly wear makeup and have accumulated a stash of unopened products. I also coupon so I have a stash of makeup from that too.

>>8544496
I know that this sounds weird, but stick with me here..

My skin was exactly as you described until I started faceplaning (Shaving the whole thing except for nose and around my eyes.) and using pure Rosehip oil as a moisturizer. Couple of drops in the morning and absolutely slather that shit on before bed.
Started about 3 months ago, every second night and it's made my face babby-smooth and oil free. It's almost completely faded my old acne scarring, too.

>>8545413
This is my second month having it, I like it so far

Gulls, I need help.
As you can see, I have two different eyelid types, and I've been noticing lately the eye with the bigger lid always looks much bigger in photos. What can I do with makeup to make them look more even?
I already tried eyelid glue for the smaller one but it didn't really work. (My eyes are very deep set and hooded)

>>8545662
glue sucks; try tape

>>8545640
I'm willing to try anything! Do you use a disposable razor or do you reckon it's alright to use one of those razors with a moisturising bar around them? I'm most likely going out today so I'll pick up some rosehip oil and try that. Thanks for your advice!

I am not really too good with make-up and just wear it only to go to lolita meets but I have a problem of feeling cakey even though I don't apply a lot of make-up. Is it possible to mix my BB cream/Foundation with my moisturizer? Also what can I do to apply make-up near the sides of my nose? I have those weird white little blackheads(?) on my nose and it takes up lot of make-up and makes look clumpy. Should I just skip that part or what should I do?

When applying false eyelashes, Do you simply set the falsie lightly on top of your lashes or do you press them against your eyelid? How long do they stay on for? Can I take them off the same night?

>>8545884
Press them against your eyelid, as close to the roots of your eyelashes as possible. Good glue will keep them on for at least 16+ hours.
You can take them off straight away! It doesn't actually glue them on, it hardens into a tacky, rubber-like layer. You can just gently peel them off whenever - And if they're good lashes, you can peel the glue layer off and re-use them again.

>>8544382
>>TonyMoly's Panda eye brightening and cooling sticks.
this isn't worth shit, if you have dark circles get a good concealer and a color corrector underneath if they're really bad
i use benefit erase paste for color correcting and nars radiant creamy concealer on top (though let the first product sit for a minute or two then set with powder when you're done)

Hey friends, I know nothing about makeup (I'm sure these threads get this a lot). Does /cgl/ has a recommended long lasting eyeliner? I don't have a preference over liquid, felt tip, or gel.

>>8546372
this, also vitamin c and niacinamide

>>8544833
Tbh those don't look bad at all on their own, but I can totally see how they'd make your face look harsh.

I've got big round eyes (I'm the poster above with Pepe eyes) and full/thick eyebrows with a sharp arch make me look ridiculous.

>>8537437
I always break out with that stuff if I have it on all day. It really just isn't great for my skin in any sense though.

>>8542250
Definitely. You'll get other great side effects too, but yes your skin starts looking better and being clearer.

does any one have that female vs male shading pic that gets thrown on these threads?

>>8543647
For foundation, figure out:
-Your skin type
-Your coverage needs (red acne = full coverage usually)
-Your Undertone
-Any weird skin things like dry patches, sensitivities, etc,
-if you have a finish preference (matte, satin, etc)


Use those buzzwords to look up suitable foundations AND PRIMERS online

Read LOTS of reviews, research what other people say online, Makeup sales people aren't always good for a first opinion. Get an idea what you want before you go to the store, then get a bunch of samples and try them out. Good luck!

>>8545812
Sounds like you need a new foundation, primer or both. If your nose is hard to cover b/c its oily look up makeup for oily skin (my friend has the same nose makeup problem it's frustrating!!)

>>8546471
Or just go to a shop selling makeup and get samples to take home.

>>8545812
Are you wearing BB cream along with foundation and moisturizer? I thought BB cream was supposed to be a combination of those things and used on its own.

I need a new foundation recommendation.
Does anyone have pale olive skin and some redness that's hard to hide? I have an area I picked at a long time ago and my skin still looks red to me in that area. It faded a lot, but never fully went away.
I live in a very hot and humid place with slightly oily skin, so it needs to be something that will hold up. Also paranoid about foundations that look weird in photos.

Please help!

>>8546519
Not that anon but here's my two cents.
BB cream shouldn't be replacing your daily moisturizer, it should be an extra moisturizing step.
I use BB cream with powders for more coverage, which is an area BB creams are normally lacking in, but I use them at all because they match my skin tone better and feel lighter than traditional foundations I've tried.

>>8545812
Your product might be too old, or you might want something better anyway. I'm guessing it's drug store stuff? Look up foundations/ BB creams for oily skin, there is a whole internet at your fingertips, just start looking.
They aren't blackheads.
If you clean your face with an oil, mineral/coconut/etc then use a foam cleanser, followed by your moisturizing routine, then apply your sunscreen, apply a primer to make the application of your foundation smoother, you'll use less as well, which will help it not feel caked on. Less is always more, layers are always better than putting it on all at once.
yadayadayada.

Have a random makeup related tutorial.

I have a pale but slightly yellow skintone but I can never seem to find the right foundation, they're always way too dark on me. I want something with the coverage of Kat Von D's Lock-It liquid foundation but in lighter tones.

>>8546528
Sounds like you need a tone correcting palette. Look for yellow and green. They make green concealer sticks and a variety of other crap.
Green for redness, yellow to balance your olive tone/ reduce under eye darkness.

>>8546538
Korean products were seriously made with your skintone in mind. Come to the Koreaboo side, we have awesome makeup.

>>8546538
NARS Siberia.

>>8546538
get a lightener, like Manic Panic true shade or whatever it's called. you mix it with a close-enough foundation to lighten it as needed.

>>8546550
Thank you! Any specific brands you'd recommend?

>>8546393
I've used cheap shit, expensive shit, and Asian shit and NYX's liquid liner is the only thing that doesn't melt off my eyelids. This is coming from someone with the greasiest eyelids in existence.

Does anyone else have a green shadow around their upper lip/jawline?
I have pale, warm skin and the area around my mouth always has this green tint around it. According to my boyfriend it's not very noticeable but he has it too. Can't be peach fuzz because I diligently remove hair from my face with those spring tweezers and he's light blond.
What can I do to get rid of it?

>>8546569
Thanks anon!!

>>8546393
Depends on how you want to wear your eyeliner. Would you like to try winged eyeliner? Do you want it smoky? Or do you want a simple bar eyeliner?

For pencil eyeliner, I recommend NYX eyeliners because I've felt those are the only pencils eyeliners that won't actually smudge after a couple of hours. If you want to venture to liquid eyeliners, then I highly recommend felt tip eyeliner pens. Specifically Stila eyeliners and MadeYewLook's Night Owl eyeliner. They're a little bit on the pricier side (both of them ~$20 each) though. I would recommend practicing with a drug store liquid eyeliner first to get the hang of it before buying those.

>>8546577
That you seeing the blood vessels under your skin, you're warm toned right?
You should be able to cover it with a purple shade of tone correction.

>>8539477
>Arab spice trader with big bushy brows

Dude....

>>8547015
what?

>>8546417
I have very soft features and brow like that just look nasty.
Looking at your pic though it seems that you have deep set eyes and thick lids? Try going on the for a look that's soft overall because it seems like your eyes are dramatic all on their own. The last thing you should do is emphasis your arches. I think that'd really age you. Try something like Kristen Stewart or Natalie Portman.
For makeup I'd suggest a slight Smokey eye using brown liner. Use a light shimmer on the lid I think will give a natural effect while the dark areas conceal how large you're eyes are.

>>8547192
Oh no anon that's Christina Ricci (wish it was me though)... Thanks so much for the advice, gonna have to try it!

Btw, how do I loosen up eyeshadow that's baked firmer than a brick?

>>8545413
I do, I've had it for about three months now. So far, so good. I will never have to buy another zippered cosmetics pouch ever again at this rate.

>>8546393
I like the Stila 24 hour liner. It's liquid with a felt tip for easy application, it comes in a bunch of different colors, and it stays on forever.

Looking for Korean shadow duo/trio/quad that
>comes with a brush
>is fairly pigmented
>is compact and small
>has a mix of glitters and mattes
>bonus points: is in pen form

I already have one of those tiny Missha triple shadows and it's shit. I love how tiny it is, I love the colors, but the shadow is practically invisible when you put it on and just disappears after half an hour.

>inb4 weeb
I'm asking for Korean because I can get those on eBay where I'm already planning a big order, and ngl it's cheap, works well enough and the packaging is cute

>>8547486
>never have to buy a zippered cosmetics pouch ever again
I know what you mean. I have a bag for eye shadows, one for mascaras, and one face makeup. They're actually pretty good quality and have some cute designs. I sold off a few of the ones I didn't like for $2.00 each.

>>8547563
Off topic for the thread but since you're making an eBay purchase: gyft.com is offering a $50 gift card for $45. Use the code in my screenshot for the $5.00 off. Also, if you're a new member to gyft.com you get an additional $5.00 off your first gift card purchase of $25.00 or more.

apologies in advance if this is a really dumb question, but I was in prague recently and I got this cool Face Elixir (pic related). Now, from what I've read about it, it seems to be just like a moisturizer, but I just wanted to double check that that IS its purpose? because otherwise why wouldnt they just call it a moisturizer? If not, what does it really do/what are its benefits over moisturizers?

>>8548095
>why wouldnt they just call it a moisturizer?

They wanted to sound fancy.

>>8546537
It is drugstore stuff but even when I used Estee Lauder foundation, I still have that problem. And thanks for the tips! I will look into oily skin make-up then.
The rest of my face is not oily but just my nose then since ppl will tell me that those weird white specks were blackheads. Makes me feel a whole lot better.

>>8546481
I will be looking into some new foundation and primer for oily skin to help with my problem, thanks!

>>8546519
I use my BB creams to help with covering some light discoloration with concealer from stupid shit I would do with my acne when I was a kid.

>>8548109
Thanks! I just wanted to make sure, just in case I was messing something up with my daily routine.

>>8548095
SHIT sorry for the pic. i posted from mobile and didn't realize.

>>8544457
fingers

>>8543647
I'm the Anon who asked this. Just wanted to say thank you to all the replies. It's not easy to figure this stuff out when you don't have anyone to ask otherwise.

>>8548114
Btw, I looked up the name, 'black heads' are just sebaceous filaments. Everyone has them. You can reduce their size or cover it up, but you'll never be rid of them.
>>8546563
Nothing specific really. To play around with tone correcting I got E.L.F.'s 4 color palette. It's cheap and it doesn't make me break out, so it's good enough.
I have really purple dark under eyes, and I use the yellow and green to balance it out under my layers of foundation, concealer and highlights.

Also, a note about photos, get a good HD powder, they really do help.

>>8544151
clinique superbalanced

>>8545479
give them to me

>>8533426
not that anon but sugar makes a good exfoliate!!

>>8548674
I'll sell them to you. I've been trading my ipsy stuff on edivv.com but I'm rarely interested in anything else someone has to offer so my pile never dies down.

i just signed up for Ipsy, tips on what to do with unwanted items? i'm thinking i can try to give them to friends as gifts. would reselling be taboo though?

>>8548714
do you have a list of the stuff you have

>>8548714
shit, >>8548716 here, thanks for that link

>>8548716
they have threads on that makeup talk board or whatever where you can make a list of things you have and things you want, seems to be active enough. never seen anyone resell stuff though, it might be rough to try and resell samples because might not be worth it.. unless you made it like 3-5 bucks + shipping depending on the product.

>>8548721
I was just typing out a reply for you! Glad to be of help! Asides from edivv I've sold stuff on my local Facebook "garage sale" group and they sell pretty quick. I've sold the bags for $2.00 each and the products for $2.00-$4.00 each.

>>8548718
Here's the link to my shop: https://www.edivv.com/items?shop_id=6687
They have a messaging system now so if you're interested in anything specific you can shoot me a message there so I don't miss it.

>>8546585
>>8547496
Thanks for the suggestions! I think I'll pick up the Stila liner cause it seems best suited to my style. Another noob question, but is it really worth it to get the naked pallets? I don't know which one would be the best for daily wear.

>>8544822
CORAL BLUE NO. 2 SEMI-GLOSS LIPSTICK

Holy crap. Speaking of makeup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3Estrj6Ono

That poor black chick.. This white girl needs to stop doing makeup. Everyone in this video looks bad.

>>8548095
It's a concentrated moisturiser. Don't buy shit if you don't know what it is.

>>8549002
Why are you being racist in a makeup thread?

>>8549020
Because I said colors? I don't know their names. I know the black girl had really bad makeup job done to her from a white girl. How is that racist to point out who I am talking about because I don't know their names? Stop being so sensitive and go back to tumblr. I'm pointing out bad makeup jobs and this is basically the type of over contouring that happens in cosplay and sometimes lolita and it never looks good no matter who wears it, no matter what race.

>>8544457
I actually have tried a foundation brush, buffing brush, stippling brush, multiple sponges and honestly, fingers works best for the Missha M perfect cover creams imo, i think it really benefits from the slight change in temperature due to being handled.

I have a stupid question, when I use foundation do I seal it with a colored powder in the same tone or use a setting spray? I have had ppl tell me to seal it with powder and others have told me to seal it with setting spray. Which one is the right answer?

>>8549268
Both. Depends on the environment. Is it humid? Setting spray only. Cool and breezy? Do powder.
Both if you want that shit to hold all day.
Minor touch up with the powder later if you need it.

>>8545891
What's a good glue? I'd prefer a western brand, but not Eylure.

>>8549642
Duo

>>8537282
The maybelline BB cream isn't bad as a tinted moisturizer, but definitely not as a bb.

Makeup noob trying to up their game. I have combination/oily skin, sometimes with redness, but I'm pretty pale and cool-toned. In fact, most store makeup I've tried tends to be a bit orangey looking on me.

Would switching to a Korean BB cream be a good idea? And are there any tips for matching your skin tone? I've always been confused by the idea of ordering makeup online because I'm too worried about getting the right shade.

>>8549649
Seconding. You can also get Duo that dries black so it blends in with your eyeliner and is less visible.

>>8549429
Thanks! Also how to you gulls do your make-up? Do you go to your eyes first then do the rest or do your whole face then do your eyes? I seen ppl do their eyes first then the rest of their face and others do the other way.

>>8533210
Enjoy it while it lasts. Those eye shadows dry out in a hot minute.

>>8543647
Don't waste your money on products you won't use often or will expire quickly (like mascara) you'll regret your purchases. Invest in a nice powder blush that works well with your skin tone or a neutral eyeshadow palette. As long as you keep your tools pretty clean, and store your makeup in a cool dry place powder products will last for years. Another option is to splurge on a really nice lipstick with pretty packaging that you'll use all the time. YSL and Dior both make really pretty and sheer lipsticks that are great for everyday. Watch YouTube reviews by pro makeup artists to see recs for foundation and concealer.

>>8550399
I do my eyes first and then face just so in case there is eyeshadow fallout, I won't get it on my foundation.

>>8550399
If I am doing a heavier eye (glitter, lots of shadow, etc.), I do it like >>8550958 but for everyday makeup I just do face then eyes.

>>8550958
>>8550963
Ahh I see now. Thanks for the help everyone! Now I know what to do when I use glittery or heavy eye make-up and not ruin my foundation

I have crossbite, and because of that I have an asymmetrical face, less noticiable than the pic related but I have a very similar face-shape. How can I contourn it to make my asymmetrical face less obvious?

>>What's your makeup routine?
Wash face with Mary Kay cleanser, let face dry. Combo of Aqua BB cream and MK moisturizer on face and neck. Urban Decay Naked skin concealer on eyes and nose (sparingly), Maybelline powder to set. NARS eyeshadow for Brows, quick cat eyeliner with Sephora high Def liquid liner, MK mascara, light blush from Mac, and then chapstick. My favourite right now is Tokyo Milo's Dark! Sometimes I wear perfume, either Flower Bomb or Zen pure mist.
>>Holy grail products?
Maybelline's Fit Me line. I've used it ever since it came out, and it's wonderful. Great coverage, not clumpy, and long lasting. I am only using their powder atm, but their concealer is fantastic too. AND CHEAP!
>>Any weird tricks you use?
If you really need a look that's going to stay on all day, through sweat, rain, or a Waterpark, go to your local costume store. Usually they will carry synchro makeup, and that shit does not come off. I used to use Synchro eyeliner all the time, however I found that a couple of people who used it had their eyes irritated easily. So caution.
>>Things you wish you knew before, but know now?
How to properly tackle pimples. At least for me anyways, not I get them few and far between, however when I was younger, I had a wicked T zone. I found what worked was a natural gentle exfoliating wash, clinique toner, and clinique's spot gel. It's amazing.

>>8548752

Could I ask you gulls to recommend me some nice Korean makeup products? inb4 weeb, the quality is nicer for the price and I don't wear makeup enough to justify spending a lot on good Western products.

I'm looking for everything but foundation/primers/bases.

>>8550399
Eyes last, if there's fallout there's a couple of options for me: More concealer/foundation, or a piece of tape I've stuck and unstuck several times to my hand until tacky.

>>8536987
I have terrible acne on my back as well anon, any advive?

Possibly a noob question but is there any way to keep my makeup ( specifically eyeliner) from melting off in the sun? It tends to get blotchy or fade in areas/get smudged no matter how many times I spray my face with a setting spray

>>8549002
hooooooly the black girl looks so bad, and the asian's makeup doesn't suit her. The white girl looks fine, but I'm only assuming that it's because the makeup person is used to only doing white makeup.

Has anyone bought cheap off brand lipsticks/lip tints from ebay? Or any cheap makeup from ebay in general? I never considered cheap makeup from China until recently when I stumbled upon some review videos.

>>8552877

Some anon here raved about them a while ago. I have them saved but somehow I'm too chicken to press the 'buy it now' button, mostly because I don't know what color suits me.

>>8552877
i give them a solid 7/10. i bought like 5 and their lasting power is no fuckin joke, but i barely liked any of the colors i got.

>Makeup routine
Exfoliate and wash face, moisturize, primer, foundation, blush, contour cheek bones/nose/around face, prime eyes with eye makeup primer (UDPP), eye makeup, concealer under eyes and in areas that need highlighting, finishing powder to keep it together

>Products I'm using right now
-Makeup Forever HD Liquid Foundation (Love it! Fits my weird olive tone perfectly)_
- Urban Decay Primer Potion
- Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer
- Too Faced Chocolate Palette
- Estee Lauder eye color palette (has brown, copper, gold, sandy green)
- Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
- Assorted drug store stuff

>Holy grail products?
There's no product I've used that I'd consider a holy grail for every person. Peoples' complexions are just way too different for one product to work for everyone.

Always open to any tips for boring, brown, hooded eyes.

>>8552877
I think I got a shitty one because it's sticky and is a mess

>>8552877
The colors are shitty, bought 2 and never used them. They dry your lips like crazy too.

What's the difference between primer and foundation?

>>8552877
link to this?

>>8550370
Most of the time, the lightest shade in a Korean base line is neutral or cool toned (usually "N02" or rarely a "C02"). Try searching for samples on RoseRoseShop, TesterKorea, or Ebay.

>>8553080
primer is to make the color more vibrant and to stay on longer. foundation is just a base to cover imperfections of your face. you apply primer then foundation, eyeshadow, lipstick, etc.

>>8546538
Seconding NARS Siberia. Personally I prefer the All Day Luminous Weightless to the Sheer Glow but I know it doesn't mesh with everyone's skin so grab a sample if you can

>>8552679
That's my guess.

>>8552877
I wouldn't buy any makeup unless its from a trusted retailer. A lot of makeups that are super cheap contain more than the allowed chemicals in them according to the FDA and are cancerous at the levels they are at because of it.

>>8549642
SocialEyes! That stuff doesn't budge!

>>8549002
Yeah the black girl just looks horrible but the other two just look like they used the Homer Simpson approach to makeup too. Full face os drag. And smiling naturally in the before picture is part of the effect too.

>>8539792
>>8540031
>>8547192
just chiming in to say thanks for the eyebrow advice!

Tried drawing them in flatter and following my natural brow shape today, also made them a bit thinner. It really does suit me so much better. Even the slightest arch makes my eyes look weird.

Also tried the eyeshadow tips and everything seems to look equally terrible. At this point I don't even know what kind of eyes I have.

>>8548711
Agree so much. I bought a sugar scrub from someone (it was a friend, so justified) and they work so well with acne skin

>>8550405
That's what happened to one of mine, lol. I fixed it, but I make sure that all of mine are shut tightly before putting away

>>8546569
shit I feel you on that. 26 and I still look like a teenager cause of my oil production.
I will definitely try this thank you

>>8533426
Chemical exfoliants, benzoyl peroxide and a retinoid if it helps you (they don't do shit for my acne but I'm trialling retinol and possibly tretinoin at some point for fine lines). Salicylic acid (bha) and glycolic acid (an aha). I use the Cosrx toner and a 15% glycolic acid cream on the general area and benzoyl peroxide 5% on active zits. Scrubs, even sugar (which is basically still too abrasive but slightly better than salt) just made things very temporarily better but never solved the issue

>>8548466
>>8549260
Tried using my fingers, and I'm reasonably impressed. It blended very well, no visible lines or anything to speak of. Went really quick as well compared to the amount of time I spend putting it on usually.

But due to acne scarring I need really high coverage, and this method didn't give me that. Moving to the brush afterwards to go over those spots really did help, so I might go for a combination of fingers & brush in future. Thanks seagulls.

>>8552665
Get a better eyeliner.

Urban Decay's 24/7 liquid liner does not budge whether it's raining or shining in my case.

I'm a bit of a makeup novice but does anyone have some advice for what makeup can hide nasolabial folds? Mine have been quite visible all my life and I think they look awful on me personally, especially in cosplay.

>>8553080
Primer is a used to seperate your skin from the makeup, it helps the pores not become clogged. There's also different types that can help with different issues, like redness will have a green primer, or swallow complexions will have purple. Primer helps foundation go on smooth and stay on longer since it's a barrier between your natural oils and the make up. There also tends to be an SPF added too.

Foundation covers blemishes and balances your complexion. It's used over primer.

What kind of make-up bags do you have for your stuff? Is this kind of case worth of money?

>>8556450
It looks kind of bulky so unless you have oodles of makeup it's just gonna be a pain to carry.

I carry mine in a random old Estee Lauder cosmetics case.
>>8554830
I don't think you can, anon. I've got them too.

>>8556450
Holy shit. With my collection of make up… sauce on it?

Mine is all ELF make up. Brushes are the things I splurge on and cases.

>>8556504
It's from Ebay, try search "Multi finction make-up case"

I have a small emergency, gulls. What are your tricks for covering up post-sunburn?

I have really fair skin with a lot of small scars, but I'm pretty sunburned right now. I need to put on a full face tonight, but I just realized that my usual foundation is way too light for my burned skin.

I have a ton of different concealers and foundations laying around, but the only green and yellow I have is concealer. I don't think I can color correct my entire face with that.

Any ideas on what I can do for tonight? Right now, my last resort is a foundation two shades darker than my usual. It's close to my burned skin's color and covers up the redness, but it's too brown. It might be okay in dark, but I'm hoping there's a better option.

>>8556790
You can make the redness go away by wetting tea bags and lacing them on the sunburnt parts of your body.

>>8556790
This is relevant to my interests. Advice on makeup over a 4 days old sunburn? The peeling won't stop, no matter what I do, and I'm still too burned/tender to exfoliate too much.
Maybe my lolita coordinate tonight should just include a veil?

Probably a dumb question, but does the face gets moisturised if I put finishing powder over it?
The slimy feeling of creams bother me, but I just realised maybe I don't feel the sliminess anymore is because the powder soaks it all up.

Does anyone know of any lip glosses in kawaii tubs or tubes with nice flavours? My favourite taste is vanilla if that helps but honestly anything with any nice flavour would do, I wanna impress my boyfriend when I kiss him.

Have you ever done some really extreme stupid makeup and realised you look like another cosplayer you know?

I just did huge lips and OTT eyeliner and realised I look like another girl in my state who is always trying to be cute and pretty. I put on clown makeup and end up looking like her....

Does anyone have any good tutorials/tips for contouring away a double chin? I've lost 10 pounds and the damn thing's still there.

Semi-related, I bought Palmers cocoa butter for stretch marks because of you seagulls, this shit best work.

Does anyone know of any good eyeshadow/blush brushes on eBay?

>>8560152
This is the first I'm hearing of this. Please give an update if it works out! I have some light marks on my inner thighs I'd like to rid of.

>>8560810
Yeah, I've heard about cocoa butter from here and Tumblr, I think. I've never noticed how many stretch marks I have and how obvious they are before I started to specifically look for them, it's quite spooky. I looked up some reviews as well, they seem pretty mixed, but I have nothing to lose.