/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

[Anonymous No.6642951]

How does /cgl do their makeup? Just getting into cosplay and I don't really know what I'm doing. Help much appreciated.

[Anonymous No.6643032]

Personally I make a lot of mistakes and am incredibly picky with how I do things... also my eyelids fold differently on each eye and it's a pain in the ass to get the wings to somehow look the same on most angles as a result. Solution? I use a wet cotton swab and refine. Get a good eyeliner that doesn't crack or run too easily, but is still water soluble and just practice until you find a style that works for you.

[Anonymous No.6643043]

has anyone bought one of this?
I want to get one, it's really cheap but I'm afraid it won't look good.
What about cheap ebay brushes?
I don't have money for mac.

[Anonymous No.6643057]

>>6643043
I have one of these and it's definitely decent. You will need a primer for it to stay. If you don't want to buy Urban Decay's Primer (which makes these look awesome) just put some concealer on your lid.

[Anonymous No.6643240]

>>6643043
If that's costal scents then it's pretty good. I recently bought their 255 set while it was on sale. Retardedly good deal so I bought a set of their brushes as well (also on sale). The colors are pigmented pretty well for how cheap they were, haven't experimented to much with the reds or blues but the rest are pretty decent. You'll want to use primer though so it won't crease or fade, but it's worth the investment. I haven't had a chance to use the brushes yet so no comment on those. It's a great way to play around with new colors instead of purchasing the expensive individual colors or brand sets.

[Anonymous No.6643250]

>>6643043
I never saw the point in those considering how few of the colors you're likely to use, and how huge they are. I just buy individual depotted shadows and store them in a customized palette.

OP, look for makeup artists on Youtube (not makeup "gurus," those are just glorified hoarders who do viral marketing crap). pixiwoo would be a start, or lisaeldridgedotcom. Both channels are filled with tutorial videos and should have playlists for learning basics. You can also pick up fairly reliable product recommendations from makeup artist channels. They're more honest than the girls who post "hauls" every other video.

[Anonymous No.6643695]

Any info on some cheap makeup brush set?

[Anonymous No.6643752]

>>6643695
The e.l.f. studio line is pretty good and most brushes are around $3 (or an 11-piece set for $30) - you can order online or go to Target and find most of them there.
Avoid their "professional" line - those brushes are terrible. Rough and they shed like crazy when you wash them. I do use a professional line eye shadow brush for blending though.

[Anonymous No.6643764]

>>6643695
join groupon. i got a professional brush set for like $30, regular price over $100
otherwise Amazon has a lot of really big brush sets for cheap
Coastal Scents is good, 22 piece set for ~$30

>>6643752
i'm not a fan of ELF brushes, i find they all shed really terribly because the glue is cheap and so if it gets wet it dissolves.

[Anonymous No.6643771]

>>6643695
I've bought a brush set @ CVS that was surprisingly decent. The brush fibers where durable and soft and have not shed so far.

I also have to recommend ECO TOOLS brushes. They're incredibly soft and make makeup application appear smooth and even. I've had them for over two years and they ones i use frequently have only just begun to shed.

also, makeup general thread?

[Anonymous No.6643794]

>>6643771
I'm in awe of this kind of makeup technique but I also think it looks way too OTP to be appropriate for anything other than parties or special occasions. I see tuts on youtube where girls show you how they do this kind of makeup for everyday wear and I cannot for the life of me understand why they think it's a good idea. Is looking like a raccoon-eyed clown in now?

Not even the most outlandish gal makeup compares to caking on a ton of colorful creams and shadows up to your brows to me.

[Anonymous No.6643799]

>>6643794
at least they're pretty to look at.

[Anonymous No.6643802]

>>6643799

[Anonymous No.6643807]

>>6643802

[Anonymous No.6643812]

>>6643807

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[Anonymous No.6643817]

>>6643043
They're great. I have the matte pallet and I use it for all of my cosplay makeup (especially good for matching wig color for eyebrows). Of course you'll need your own brushes and a primer but the pigments are good quality.

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[Anonymous No.6643822]

>>6643794
The main thing about those looks is that if you do something like that everyday, you have to do a lot more to look dressed up for special occasions. I personally don't wear eyeshadow everyday for this particular reason, only when I'm going out.

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[Anonymous No.6643851]

>>6643844
should I continue dumping? Is anyone else in this thread?

[Anonymous No.6643914]

>>6643851
Go on, please, thank you very much!.

[Anonymous No.6643924]

>>6643851
Please dump. I'm not Asian but my eyes are tragically small and narrow. I need to learn how to bigger them.

[Anonymous No.6643975]

What about makeup to just look natural and like you're not wearing makeup? I tend to have a lot of issues with that... Tips?

[Anonymous No.6644003]

Are there tutorials for non-asian eyes?

Also, whenever I crossplay I wonder how much eye make-up I should put on. I mean yeah, bishounen, prettyboys and yadda yadda, but they're still men. Anyone got tips?

[Anonymous No.6644036]

>>6644003
this. how much to use before it's excessive?

[Anonymous No.6644051]

>>6643975
Neutral tones and blend blend blend
I've somehow managed to get away with wearing dark brown eyeshadow by blending.
>>6644003
I saw somewhere people talking about it, and of what I can remember it was thin brown or black liner and not so much else

[Anonymous No.6644118]

[Anonymous No.6644426]

Does anyone know of an incredibly pigmented red eyeliner? Thanks!

[Anonymous No.6644445]

>>6644426
Why not eyeshadow? Should be easier to find

[Anonymous No.6644453]

>>6644445
Can you suggest the best/most reliable method to use eyeshadow as eyeliner please? Sorry, I'm new to makeup.

[Anonymous No.6644456]

>>6644453
just use lipliner. seriously. makeup artists more or less use the two interchangeably for everything.

[Anonymous No.6644553]

>>6644426
NYX eyeliners come in all colors.

[Anonymous No.6644560]

>>6644453
From what I've gathered by following makeup artist blogs you'd need an eyeliner brush (flat if you just want a little emphasis on your eyes, just press on the base of your eyelashes) or angled if you want to create a thicker line. I've seen an eyeliner brush ran against a damp paper towel to moisten a it a little before picking up the eyeshadow.
>>6643914
>>6643924

will do.

>>6644118

what bothers me is how she's completely disregarding her eyeshape and extending the bottom liner way too far. Her eyes aren't upturned enough for that makeup to have an "enlargening effect". Instead, it just makes her eyes seem oddly shapeless...

I encounter that same issue when trying to do that kind of makeup. It's better to just keep the liner close to your eye.

[Anonymous No.6644564]

>>6644560
here are so good examples that work on eyes that are round-ish.

[Anonymous No.6644573]

>>6644564

[Anonymous No.6644577]

>>6644573

[Anonymous No.6644592]

This seems like an appropriate thread. I've been using Dr. Jart's Black Label BB Cream, and I like it a lot, but for when I'm having photos taken of me I'd like something with a bit more coverage and a more matte finish. Any recommendations?

[Anonymous No.6644647]

>>6644592
If you've got oily skin and like liquids, try Almay clear complexion makeup . I've read it covers up blemishes well.

[Anonymous No.6644655]

>>6644647
I don't really have blemishes, jut some old scarring and freckles. (They don't work well together.) I'll look into it though!

[Anonymous No.6644775]

>>6643250
>lisaeldridgedotcom

I love this lady so much, she always explains everything so well. My only gripe is that she mostly uses expensive products as an example. Either way her voice is really pleasant to listen to and you can tell she knows what she is talking about.

[Anonymous No.6644935]

>>6644655
I use it too. to get the matte finish, I use makeup forever matte hd finishing powder. it's the most amazing product ever.

[Anonymous No.6644946]

so i have a rather pinky/blue undertone and a relatively fair complexion with some mild redness to my cheeks, and i don't really break out very often. should i bother with bb cream? right now i usually just do a concealer for trouble spots, and for moisturizing i apply neutrogena for sensitive skin after washing with st. ives apricot scrub.
i hear a lot about BB creams on here, but i'm not sure if i can justify spending the money on something that would, ultimately, not really do anything.

[Anonymous No.6644952]

And now for something a bit different: how do you guys store your makeup? At the moment I have a couple of drawers for my eyeshadow palettes, compacts and other shit, and a couple of pen holders on my dressing table for mascaras, eyeliners and some brushes, but I can't help but feel like there's more of an efficient way to store it so I can get to what I need easily, especially in the mornings when I'm in a rush.

[Anonymous No.6644958]

>>6644946
Sounds to me like a BB cream would possibly nullify some of the redness. If you don't want that showing, get some BB cream, if you don't mind it, then don't bother. It's up to you.

And I hope you don't use that Apricot scrub daily.

[Anonymous No.6644971]

>>6644946
>St. Ives Apricot Scrub
STOP

it is irritating your poor sensitive skin

if you just love physical exfoliants so much use something with very gentle circular beads (so that you barely feel them) and just rub them gently across your skin. better even would be to use an AHA (glycolic or lactic acid) exfoliant.

>>6644952
I use a wide, flat drawer, so that when I open it up I can pretty much see everything laid out.

[Anonymous No.6645000]

>>6644958
nope!

>>6644971
i use the sensitive skin kind and maybe every other day at most, no worries

[Anonymous No.6645016]

>>6645000
Just because they label it sensitive skin doesn't mean it's actually good for sensitive skin you know

Oh well, do as you will. I tried

[Anonymous No.6645027]

>>6644952
I recently bought this thing and so far I really like it! It fits a ton of stuff and is $30 before shipping. It spins so it's easy to find things imo. I bought it on this website http://www.qvc.com/CatalogSearch?langId=-1&storeId=10251&catalogId=10151&keyword=tabletop+cosmetic+organizer Amazon has the same one but for $82, I thought I'd go with the cheaper option for the same product.

[Anonymous No.6645052]

I have two questions for you today, /cgl/!

1.) How do I use liquid liner? I recently bought the Bourjois clubbing liner (it has a brush tip applicator) and I've been messing around a bit but like I have no idea what I'm doing. I have naturally hooded eyes but one eyelid is slightly less .. hooded(?) than the other. Should I just give up on liquid liner and do the whole 'liner brush with dark eyeshadow pressed into the lash line' thing?

2.) Could I have some recommendations for foundations that suit fair skin and don't oxidise weird? Or maybe a quick-fix to help neutralise the oxidisation? I've been having trouble trying to find a foundation that fits my skin tone. I'm very fair, with pretty neutral undertones, but I'm also really ridiculously ruddy all over. My foundation kind of fits me I guess (Clinique's anti-blemish solutions foundation in 01 fresh alabaster) but it oxidises to this weird almost orange-y sort of colour and then my face doesn't look like my face any more. wat do /cgl/ pls gib help

[Anonymous No.6645060]

Could anybody recommend a good nude lipstick or lip concealer? I'm new to makeup but I want to try out pic related. I tried to buy a nude lipstick (I believe it was NARS or something) but it looked awful.

[Anonymous No.6645062]

>>6645052
I can't help you with the foundation, but I can help with the eyeliner. You need to have a really steady hand to draw the line. It's basically the same as pencil liner, just in liquid form. When I first started using liquid I found I needed to hold my eyelid lightly closed, if you need to do this always use your ring finger since it's the weakest and you don't want to cause premature wrinkles. If you have hooded eyes, try to keep the line thin, otherwise it might smudge.

[Anonymous No.6645063]

>>6644971
Do you have any products you'd like to recommend for that? My skin isn't particularly sensitive

[Anonymous No.6645078]

>>6645063
For physical or chemical? I use PTR's Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturizer. Moisturizer and exfoliant in one, and it works on both counts. It is pricey though, I'm sure there are effective less-expensive options.

[Anonymous No.6645084]

>>6645060
Etude House Color Me Nude

[Anonymous No.6645127]

>>6645063
I use skinfood's royal honey mask, and it is moisturizing and exfoliates well
Kinda creepy to see the skin flakes the first time though.

[Anonymous No.6645130]

>>6645127
I LOVE that shit. I actually used to use the Boscia Luminizing Black Mask not because it's a particularly good mask (or AT ALL worth the price) but because when you peel it off it's like a little roadmap of all the oil on your face.

[Anonymous No.6645175]

Does anyone use those Biore strips that clean your pores? How well do those work?

[Anonymous No.6645181]

>>6645175
They gave my sister a bruised nose.

[Anonymous No.6645188]

>>6645175
Not as well as they used to, but still fascinating as hell to stare at. Use them right after a hot shower.

[Anonymous No.6645192]

>>6645127
Ooh, moisturizing and feeding the weird 'shit man was that all on/in my face?' fixation on dead skin cells and the like? Definitely going to have to pick some up. Thanks

[Anonymous No.6645195]

>>6645188
Yeah, this. They're pretty much just fun. They're not going to solve your blackhead problems.

[Anonymous No.6645207]

>>6645195
Hrmm...Any suggestions as to what does work then?

[Anonymous No.6645209]

I've been wanting to get BB cream but I usually have a tough time finding the right shade in the store, never mind the internet. I'm worried I'll order a shade that's completely wrong and waste my money. How do you guys choose what shade is good? Do you just go off of what you see on the picture and hope for the best? Or are there places that will ship you samples?

[Anonymous No.6645216]

>>6645207
Salicylic acid, I think. Anything that gives you good exfoliation should work.

Sorry, it's never been my issue so I'm not too well versed in it

[Anonymous No.6645274]

>>6644952
I was looking for a makeup box for a really long time and couldn't find any sturdy ones under $100.

I wound up buying a tackle box from Walmart. It survived international shipping, two moves, and a TV falling on it.

I don't care that it's not cute, it keeps my makeup safe.

[Anonymous No.6645282]

Any infographs or general tips on how to wear color for an everyday look?

I have something similar to >>6643043 and hate to see it just sit there while I wear my rose gold and bronze eyeshadows everyday.

[Anonymous No.6645292]

>>6645282
Maybe do a neutral eyelook overall, and use the colours as eyeliner on a thin brush? Or line the top lid normally and use the colours only on your bottom lid? I really can't imagine either of those ideas working with yellow though

[Anonymous No.6645299]

>>6645292
Good start, thank you. I guess my biggest question is, what colors to wear with what.

As in, I'm wearing dark blue jeans and a brown button up shirt with small white and blue print. What color(s) would look best with that? I feel like the color that is in least amount would be best so the makeup can bring it out more, but I don't have much input from others yet.

[Anonymous No.6645306]

>>6645299
I think you could wear any colour as long as it matched or contrasted the rest of your outfit. Whatever your accent colour in your outfit is always an option, or, like you said, whatever colour is in the least amount. It could also be a way of you to tie in colours that wouldn't normally 'go' with the rest of the outfit, like a scarf in a colour that you really like or something.

[Anonymous No.6645310]

>>6645306
I'll go ahead and give this a try. Now that spring is coming I feel like it's time to "revamp" my makeup routine. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.6645321]

>>6644946
I use ME:EX makeup base in green to take away some redness. It's fairly cheap and spreads well. After that I just set it with some powder.

[Anonymous No.6645322]

>>6645052
Why not try gel liner?

[Anonymous No.6645589]

I really want to thank cgl for turning me on to skinfood's skin care products.
I have both eczema and occasional blemishes, and it is really hard to find something that does not make ether worse, but with my skinfood's regimen, I have not had a eczema flair on my face in 4 months, and only get a pimple hear and there before my period.

TLDR: ILU /CGL/

Oh and a question, people were freaking out about how good some naked palette of eyeshadow was.
Could I have the link to that again?

[Pyrénées No.6645768]

>>6645060
Guerlain lip lift primer

FOr lipstick:
Kate Moss for Rimmel lipstick #26
(thats if you want a cheap one. I personally prefer Nars but you have to try it)

[Anonymous No.6646350]

GUYS. Makeup remover. Does it matter what kind you use? Which brands are best?

[Anonymous No.6646356]

>>6645589
It's the Urban Decay Naked pallet. You can get it at pretty much any makeup store, it's ~$50.

[Anonymous No.6646636]

>>6646350
>>6646350

From my experience makeup remover is an unnecessary expense and I've tried all kind of brands/types from "non irritating/hypoallergenic" to extra potent. I've used the body shop one, the simple cosmetics one, just about every other drugstore and many department store ones including clinique and dior. The dior one was the only one that was simewhat nonirritating and effective but really not worth the price.

Makeup artists use regular gels/face creams to fix or remove makeup because it's much less likely to cause irritation or disturb surrounding makeup while it literally dissolves makeup of the skin. I find that it works perfectly for me l.

[Anonymous No.6646659]

>>6645207
Completely dif anon but I do use them and I no longer get black heads on my nose. Basically what I did was take a hot shower, wash my face in said shower right along with whatever else you do (I tend to do hair, body, face depending on what kind of conditioner I might be using). Then after I towel dry, use the pore strip and after removing I use benzyol peroxide 2.5% all over my face and then moisturize.

I don't have particularly sensitive skin so keep that in mind. If you want something less harsh then benzyol, use salicylic acid instead, but be sure to pick one or the other (and check which is in your face wash) and always moisturize after. I will be honest, the pores in my nose still clog, I just haven't had a black head since doing this (and I only did it the one time about a year ago I think?)

There is also this which ebay rec'd to me (probably because I made a bid on some Skinfood samples- I lost) which is supposed to remove blackheads, but I've never used it.

>>6646350
I use generic CVS brand makeup remover because it has the same active ingredients as the Neutrogina one and was cheaper. It has 2 parts that need to be combined by shaking and has a slightly greasy feel but since you wash your face after anyway, that shouldn't matter too much. I haven't found it irritating (but again, I don't have uber senstive skin.)

Or you can use olive oil.

[Anonymous No.6646667]

>>6646350
For regular face makeup, I just use Pond's cold cream. Cheap and effective. Otherwise, coconut oil works too. For really heavy eye makeup, I use something from Biore.

[Anonymous No.6646707]

What is a good drugstore brand concealer that will actually stay put?

[Anonymous No.6646713]

>>6646659
Not that anon but I think olive oil is a tad too greasy to be a good makeup remover. I have not had much sucess with it but if anon is interested in cleansing oils shiseido makes a superb oil cleanser. for an inexpensive altermative, search the oil cleansing method.

[Anonymous No.6646726]

>>6644952
I have a huge box.
It takes a while to sort through it all

[Anonymous No.6646733]

>>6646726

>I have a huge box.

For a minute I thought that said hug box.

Damn.

[Hikaru !HIME.ueZ8U No.6646750]

>>6646713
I use olive oil as my make-up remover, but I have fairly dry skin. It's great for me because it's a moisturizer and make-up remover in one for me. Also, olive oil is good for your skin, and it's natural. Again though, dry skin etc. Maybe not fantastic for people with oily skin. A little goes a long way though.

[Anonymous No.6646796]

>>6646713
Technically any kind of oil would work, as oil tends to break down almost any make up product. I said olive oil mostly because you can get it from any grocery store and it is all natural (for those who care about that.) Obviously the more virgin it is, the better. As >>6646750 said you may not want to use it if you have oily skin (or use it in places that aren't oily depending on your t-zone, etc) but you wouldn't need to use much, applying it carefuly to where you need it.

[Anonymous No.6646803]

>>6646796
>>6646750
Olive oil is usually fine for oily skin as long as you follow it with a cleanser. If you're just using it as its own cleanser, it can be difficult to completely remove and cause break-outs.

[Anonymous No.6646872]

>>6646796
I don't think all oils have the same properties, though. I know if people who use olive oil as a moisturizer and it seems to work for then but I have had no such luck. Besides irrititating the shit out of my skin olive oil bareky removes makeup and cannot be applied near eyes cause it
stings. Maybe it's just me but I'm
not a fan. I'll stick to my mild face creams for now.

[Anonymous No.6646916]

How do you wear eyeshadow?
I have some nice brushes and a few primers but it all just goes wherever the fuck it wants and the colours always look plain weird.


>>6645175
Those are terrible for you. Just damage everywhere.
Steam instead.

[Anonymous No.6646950]

>>6646916
STEAM is terrible for you. It irritates your skin and leads to rosacea.

[Anonymous No.6646953]

>>6644952
Caboodle bags are good.
I had one of the 'grande train' ones. Around $30 from Target. It held a moderate amount of stuff and was sturdy as fuck too. You could probably beat someone to death with it.
Sadly I had to sell mine because the way it opened was obnoxiously space-hogging and didn't fit on the makeup counters, but they have others that open differently.
tl:dr
Check out caboodle cases, but be sure to check how they open.

[Anonymous No.6647030]

I don't know if this really counts as makeup, but how do you guys whiten your teeth?
Frankly the overall volume of information and expensive products with fake reviews confuse and terrify me. Cost isn't a problem, but I'd like to hear from a real person before I buy something.
I brush and floss regularly, but my teeth are about this color (not my photo)
I'd like them to be natural looking, but not so obviously yellow.
Much thanks in advance for any advice

[Anonymous No.6647049]

>>6647030

I've never met anyone who really cares. Slightly yellow (AKA regular) teeth aren't really noticeable.

[Anonymous No.6647051]

>>6647030
I've used baking soda with some success - it tastes foul as fuck but it definitely helps with the whitening. I wasn't that sure that it would help, so I only did my top teeth, every 2nd day for a week, and I noticed that they were a couple of shades lighter than the bottom teeth by the end of the week. I stopped using the baking soda then as it's abrasive and can damage enamel long-term, plus you only see my top teeth most of the time. Smokers' toothpaste is also designed to whiten teeth so that may work well too.

[popcorn !!3CdmMDaFb8d No.6647065]

>>6647030
I recommend (and my dentist does too lol) Crest Pro White toothpaste and teeth strips. They've helped a lot for me. Sometimes I'll brush with the toothpaste dry, just the front where my teeth would show when I smiled.
I don't do the teeth bleach too often tho, but still. Hope this helps a bit!

[Anonymous No.6647074]

>>6647065
This. And don't drink coffee or drinks that will stain them.

Don't use baking soda, you're just going to wear out the enamel and that will never 'grow back'. Kind of like rubbing your teeth out of existence.

[Anonymous No.6647089]

>>6647030
Those crest whitestrips things work like a charm, but you'll have to redo them every 6 months or so if you drink coffee or tea or anything staining. They've worked great for me so far.

[Anonymous No.6647333]

>>6647030
took a screen shot from Pinterest.

I tried it today and tasted bad, but I'm hopeful.

[Anonymous No.6647360]

>>6647333
that's really bad for your teeth, and they will yellow faster and faster

[Anonymous No.6647362]

>>6647333
>>6647051
I don't really know if it's really healthy using baking soda, I have read that it's bad for your enamel like >>6647074 said, so I wouldn't recommend trying that.

Personally I've used Crest whitestrips (they don't sell them in my country but I bought mine off eBay) as well and they worked pretty well in my opinion. I used to have really yellow teeth but now they are noticeably whiter.

[Anonymous No.6647462]

>>6647362
Technically most white toothpastes have baking soda in them (which is why you can use them for acne as well.)

>>6647030
I do have to ask, do you use a motorized toothbrush? Sounds silly, but using one over a regular manual helps LOADS. Using one for the first time took out so much gunk from my mouth the first time I used it, no toothpaste just water, my mother when and bought 3 more. It won't make your teeth super white, but it will "polish" them a bit.

[Vidalia No.6647472]

>>6647333
Curious, but how often do you drink milk? I absolutely detest milk, so I never drink it. I read somewhere that a lack of calcium actually prevents teeth from turning white no matter how much you brush.

Try taking calcium pills that also have vitamin D in them, since that's supposed to help you better absorb calcium. I started taking them some time ago after talking to a doctor about some problems I had which were said to be symptoms of a calcium deficiency. My teeth have begun to whiten a bit and I'm pretty happy about it.

[Anonymous No.6647484]

>>6647030
I a few boxes of crest whitestrips over a few years to get my teeth white, but haven't felt like buying them the last few years. They did work quite well though.
Now I've just been keeping up the whiteness from the last whitestrip use by avoiding all dark drinks or drinks that can stain teeth (brown sodas, coffee, teas, sugary punch drinks, ect), and use a toothpaste that includes some form of whitening. Years later people still say I have pretty white teeth.

[Anonymous No.6647511]

>>6647051
I use Arm & Hammer Advance White toothpaste with great success. I drink a shit ton of coffee and smoke and it keeps my teeth white. I quit using it for a but and my teeth got noticeably darker...bought it again and they whitened up. White enough to wear I don't feel the need to use whitening strips or gels, which make my teeth horribly sensitive to the point where even air hurts.

[Anonymous No.6647556]

Asking about good concealers again. I need a concealer that will cover up my eyebrows after using the glue stick method. I can't find one that sticks to the glue without dissolving the top layer and making little rolls of glue.

[Anonymous No.6647646]

Can anyone rec sheet masks? I'm thinking about getting into them, but no clue where to start.

[Anonymous No.6647654]

>>6647556
Seconding this as I have the same problem.

Especially because I need an incredibly light shade.

[Anonymous No.6647660]

>>6647654
>>6647556
I use Ben Nye cream foundation instead of concealer for covering my brows after glue sticks. I'm pale as fuck so I put on a layer of white or geisha color with a brush, powder that with foundation powder, use a sponge to stipple on my actual skin color in Ben nye to blend out the white, and powder that with foundation powder again. I'm NC10/NC15 with dark brows and I can make them entirely vanish for an entire day this way.

[Anonymous No.6647666]

>>6647660
Hmm, this gives me hope yet, as I'm same as you, pale and very dark brows (plus my brows are very wiry). Thanks!

[Anonymous No.6647668]

>>6647666
Np! I also find it helps to trim my eyebrows before using the glue sticks, put a comb over my brows and trim what sticks out.

[Anonymous No.6647685]

>>6647660
>>6647556
What about regular concealers for under eye bags?
I've used Gosh and it wasn't very impressive.
Very pale with purple-ly bags.

[Anonymous No.6647904]

>>6647556
Kat Von D tattoo concealer. It's the only concealer I can find that is pale enough. The name doesn't mean it's a tattoo cover up, just that it stays on long.

[Anonymous No.6648007]

>>6647462
>motorized toothbrush

Not the anon you originally replied to, but motorized toothbrushes are simply fantastic. I can really feel the difference when I use a standard toothbrush on overnight trips.

[Anonymous No.6648016]

>board filled with predominantly white women
>posts solely makeup tutorials made for asians

So much weeb.

[Anonymous No.6648078]

>>6648016
s'all I have 'cause magazines I read are all in Japanese ans 'cause I like gal makeup and the variety of unique types of eye makeup incorporated into the style. And you don't have to be Asian to utilize the techniques shown, on the contrary actually. I don't understand why in every thread where I share tuts from gal mags there'll be someone who whines that they don't have Asian eyes so there's NO WAY the makeup would work on them. You can easily alter a technique slightly to accommodate whatever eye shape you've got while still being fairly similar to the intended effect. Plus I'm not a fan of mainstream western makeup in general. Doesn't mean i'm a weeb.


In the mags fro m the west, it's always bland looks like this that are featured with maybe some oddly colored eyeliner or the same old shadow on crease shit. i'm not saying galmake isn't repetitive sometimes but I just think that there's more variety overall.

[Anonymous No.6648202]

>>6646350
I have a Maybelline one that I really like. I only ever use it when I've been playing around with makeup when I'm bored though, I usually just wash off my daily makeup with a face wash.

[Anonymous No.6648203]

>>6648078
Also most western mags don't give an actual tutorial. They tend to be like the one you posted showing a general trend but not explaining how to make it work. I would look like a panda if I did smokey eye like that.

[Anonymous No.6648207]

>>6647030
I've had a fair amount of success with whitening toothpastes. The thing about them is that once you stop using them, you teeth go back to the way they were. But they do work.

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>>6648222
I'll help bump the thread too~

[Anonymous No.6648352]

>>6648350

[Anonymous No.6648353]

>>6648352

[Anonymous No.6648357]

>>6648353

[Anonymous No.6648364]

>>6648357

[Anonymous No.6648377]

Can we have more eye tuts that aren't just 'put on different shapes of false lashes, tada'? Like some more natural ones with variance in the actual eyeshadow color/placement..

Most of these tutorials are just really the same brown eyeshadow+false lashes look with very slight variances, I'm looking for natural but varying ways of doing my eyes without false lashes.

[Anonymous No.6648419]

>>6648377
Lashes make a sizable difference and are used to compliment the liner.

I don't have many non-gal tuts, though.

what exactly are you looking for?

[Anonymous No.6648427]

>>6648419
there's not much "variance" in natural eye makeup tuts either besides the color of eyeshadow used .

[Anonymous No.6648476]

>>6648419
Just something that has various color combinations without being too over the top, like that I can wear with lolita outfits that aren't OTT but to match different colors.

I naturally have a monolid and very dark, long lashes so I can use asian eye tutorials, I just don't usually need falsies unless I'm taking photos, which is why I reserve them for cosplay.

>>6648427
Natural is probably not the best word- just not over the top maybe? Like not to this extent >>6648353 or the extent a lot of youtube gurus do it, but not just a plain brown/pink eye, either. I hope that makes sense...

[Anonymous No.6648525]

anyone have tutorials more for hooded and droopy eyes? I usually use eyelid glue/tape to fix the hooded part its good to know some tricks in case I run out.

[Anonymous No.6649030]

>>6645209
If you know a place that sells bb cream in stores, you can always ask to try a sample?? Alternatively, you can always just look for sample packets of the bb cream you want to try and buy them online to try.

I've lucked out whenever I bought BB cream and had them fit my skin tone.

[Anonymous No.6649034]

>>6646350
I just use my cleanser as a makeup remover. I don't wear heavy makeup so it's never been that hard to wash off.

On another note, have any of you guys ever used Freeman Beauty Masks? I'm really big on their clay masks and I'm almost halfway done with the cucumber peel-off. Peel-off masks are really fun and the Freeman one is pretty cheap.

[Anonymous No.6649061]

>>6649034

Oh hey I just finished using the cucumber one! I agree it's fun, but I don't see any visible improvement with my skin...Their Avocado clay one is not bad. Gets rid of my pimples pretty well.

On another note, does anyone have any skincare tips for reducing large visible pores? I really hate how holey my nose/cheeks look.

[Anonymous No.6649310]

>>6649061
Use a primer, one that reduces pores. Obviously its hard to change them permanently, but I have the same issue and found a good primer so when I have make up on, the pores arent that big anymore. The one I use is from Smashbox, and is also oil free.

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[Anonymous No.6649604]

Good foundation brush?
Also, anyone use clinique's foundation?

I'm pretty much looking for the best foundation + applicator (brush/sponge) for medium-oily, acne-prone skin.

[Anonymous No.6649618]

My eyes are pretty big and round but they're kinda heavily hooded...
I don't know what kind of eye makeup would suit me?

You can barely see eye-shadow on me, it sucks because usually make-up tutorials are on eyes with big eyelids that can be used like canvas's or on asians with double lids.

[Anonymous No.6649633]

Any tips on where to place highlighter/bronzer to diminish a really round chin? Like the kind of chin where the bone itself juts out into a round, but not long shape and there's a crease just under the bottom lip.. I feel like it makes my lips look really pursed when I wear lipstick. I can't seem to find a good pic for an example.

[Anonymous No.6649646]

>>6649618
>>6649618
>>6649618
For hooded lids, playing up your lashes is best. I have that problem, too. Any sort of non neutral eye-shadow gets hidden unless I apply it like pic related. Tight lining looks best. Thick, liquid eyeliner should be avoided because the line will get hidden in the crease and it won't look good.

Also, don't for get to highlight your brow bone. It helps to make the space between your eyelid and brow look a little bigger and more open.

You have beautiful eyes btw!

[Anonymous No.6649648]

Looking for eye techniques for deep-set eyes.
I have big round eyes which are so deep set that my eyeliner will rub off and create a line on my upper lid.

Besides not using eyeliner or walking around with my eyes half closed any recommendations?

[Anonymous No.6649663]

>>6649648
I have deep set eyes too. Have you tried a waterproof eyeliner? Maybelline's gel liner has fantastic staying power and I've never had a problem with that, even though I have really oily eyelids.

[Anonymous No.6649666]

>>6649648
One option would be to use a water proof eyeliner and stay away from vibrant eye shadows.

Like for the other anon, tightlining your lashes from underneath will help give you an 'eyeliner effect' without product being on top of your lid where it can rub off.

[Anonymous No.6649674]

>>6649648
General tips for deep-set eyes:

>Do not place any dark shadows on you lids , that will just make your eyes appear as if they go even further back into your skull.

Basically do not do this:
>>6649339
>>6649330

Use a light color on your lid and always place the shadow on the bony part above your crease.

Try to avoid doing an all-over smoky eye as they will emphasize the recession of the eye.

Do not mimic tutorials step by step that are catered to very flat-faced asians as that won't do you any favors.

Also note the high points in your eye area and ever so slightly darken them while lightening area that recede.

I also have deep set eyes that are round and I tend to pick and chose what would work for me and what wouldn't.

.pic related, something like this would work on a variety of of faces.

[Anonymous No.6649688]

>>6649648
do you by any chance have hooded eyes? Those are are different from deep set eyes.

[Anonymous No.6650459]

>>6649663
Waterproof eyeliner seems to delay it.
Yeah I have oily eyelids too...I would like to use an eye primer to increase the eye shadow staying power.
Any particular brands proven their worth?

[Anonymous No.6650469]

>>6649688
No not hooded. Just deep set and I open them really wide.
The eyeliner ends up leaving a line on the lid on my brow bone.

[Anonymous No.6650478]

>>6649604
Last time I used clinique foundation I broke out into a huge, horrific rash, and I've never had that problem with any other foundation in my life.

[Anonymous No.6650518]

>>6650469
What kind are you using? If its liquid or gel you'll have to wait until it dries before opening them all the way. I don't have hooded eyes but I get this as well if I use a liquid liner and don't wait long enough. If it's pencil... it shouldn't be doing that.

[Anonymous No.6650616]

anyone have tutorials for making an oval face look smaller?

[Anonymous No.6650625]

>>6649604
I have a similar skin type to you and I find Bobbi Brown's brushes are amazing if you have the money for them. I used to use Ecotools (which are still pretty good if you're on a budget) but I got a mini Bobbi Brown foundation brush free at the counter for buying a bunch of stuff and my makeup went on so much more smoothly than before so I bought a few other brushes, and they were all fantastic.
I hear Sigma brushes are great, too, and less pricey, but I've never used them before so I can't really comment.

[Anonymous No.6650644]

>>6648350
I have a problem that I always run into when trying to apply eyeliner to my inner eyelids. Hopefully somebody can shed some light on a solution.

My eyes are really watery. Whenever I try to put eyeliner on my inner eyelid it just wont adhere. Or if my eyelids are dry enough at the time of application and the eyeliner does apply (though it never applies very well) it will soon come off because my eyes will just get watery again.

Wat do?

[Anonymous No.6650647]

>>6649618
D: Jesus, your eyes are gorgeous. You don't need much.

[Anonymous No.6650651]

>>6650644
Eyeliner on the waterline usually wears off relatively quickly anyway, yours is just hastened by your watery eyes. Instead of applying it on your waterline, try kinda 'rubbing' the eyeliner on your lower lashes. It might smudge easily because of your watery eyes though, so be careful.

[Anonymous No.6650770]

>>6650651
I'll try this. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.6651078]

>>6651076
*20$

[Anonymous No.6651076]

Are there any pale foundations/concealers that don't cost over 20+?

[Anonymous No.6651095]

Wondering what sort of makeup would help the poofy look under my eye? It really bothers me in a lot of pictures, but only really shows up when I smile.

[Anonymous No.6651119]

I have a long face and an unfortunate backwards chin. How do I make my face look rounder and my chin more defined?

[Anonymous No.6651151]

>>6651095
You can use a concealer that matches your skin tone to put over it or a highlighter.

[Anonymous No.6651170]

>>6651151
But I do... am I just stuck then? :( Or should I do like cucumber eye treatments and such.

[Anonymous No.6651236]

Most kinds of foundation makes me break out really badly, I've tried many different kinds and I always wash my face thoroughly before and after application, but it still persists.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.6651349]

>>6645062
as someone with extremely shaky hands, is a pencil liner more "forgiving" when it comes to shaking? I've completely given up on liquid liner since I just can't get the lines to look pretty.

[Anonymous No.6651355]

>>6651170
Isn't' that aegyo-sal? I thought all the weeaboos thought it was cute nowadays.

[Anonymous No.6651973]

>>6651349
Pencil liner is certainly more forgiving than liquid, but liquid has better staying power. Have you tried things like resting your elbow on a hard surface or placing your pinky on your face to steady your hands? Practicing is always helpful too. If you like the look and staying power of liquid but the ease of applying pencil, you could always try a gel liner too. I used to be awful at applying liquid until I used gel for a few months, now I have no problem applying liquid from the practice with gel

[Anonymous No.6652037]

>>6651355
Are you kidding it makes me look super old...
Are there really no treatments to help? It's not dark circles, just the puffyness.

[Anonymous No.6652068]

>>6649604
i like sonia kashuk's foundation brush. it was about $12 at target

[Anonymous No.6652092]

>>6643057
I bought a NYX white primer in a little jar and I've been using it for a year and haven't even put a dent in it. They also have a tan colored one, too. It was $6 at Ulta.

[Anonymous No.6652117]

>>6644456
I just saw this and wanted to pop in and say that you should NEVER use red lipliner on your eyes! The red pigments can be very damaging to your eyes, and that's why there's specially created red eyeliner.

[Anonymous No.6652517]

>>6647030
OT, but two of my uncles are dentists and they said that the patients with tongue/lip piercings get corrosion where the piercings touch their teeth because of the metal. Your teeth look good, though. I'm jelly that they're really straight.

[Anonymous No.6652660]

>>6648216
Anyone know what contacts these are?

[Anonymous No.6652682]

>>6652660
The list the kind in step 1.

[Anonymous No.6652721]

Okay, the first thing I saw was the eyeshadow palette and even though that's a long gone conversation, I just have to share mine. I got this for like, 10 bucks on ebay. 120 neutral eyeshadow palette. It's amazing and can do LOTS of things for cosplay, just for like making eyes pop and stuff.

Now, onto my own questions.
I'm a newbie cosplayer, and I'm working hard on a Shaymin cosplay. I've got the basic of basic cosplay makeup down, but I'm still stuck on a few things.
Are false eyelashes really necessary when wearing glasses? They look really great, but I don't want them to rub against my lenses or anything.
And that being said, how do I make my eye makeup noticeable under my glasses? For Shaymin, I'm going to do a light brown and then a soft green over that. It won't be TOO dark or anything, but I still need it to be noticeable. Does anyone have any tips for this?

I'm also really thinking of some BB cream. I've heard a lot about it since I started getting back into cosplay. I usually rely on ELF, since it's cheap and it works fine for me. I'm a natural ginger, so my skin is really pale, and I like to wear paler makeup anyway.

Any answers will be appreciated! I'm still super new on /cgl too

[Anonymous No.6652739]

>>6652721
Fellow bespectacled anon here.
About the false lashes, it depends on how long your natural lashes are. Mine are quite long, and even though my eyes are deep-set, they still come on contact with the lenses depending on the mascara I use. I think you should try out a pair and see how comfortable they are on you. After all, you can reuse them 3-4 times.
Eyeshadow: for Shaymin, I think you should do maybe a light brown over the lid, darker in the crease, white near the tear duct and save the green for the lower lashline as a pop of colour. Maybe it's just the way my glasses sit on my face, but eye makeup on my top lid is usually hidden by my frames.
BBcream is fine, but if you need more coverage or are going to be photographed, a proper foundation without SPF is probably better.

[Anonymous No.6652755]

>>6652739
Why thank you! My eyelashes are actually pretty noticeable and long when I put mascara on. I've just heard so many times that "eyelashes are NECESSARY to be KAWAII DESU"
but I think after Naka I'll see how my pictures turn out with just using my natural lashes..since I need to save the rest of my money for eating there.
I think I may actually go with the green for the bottom lash, it seems like it would be a really great idea, and I just invested in some white eyeliner. My frames are big for my face, and my bottom lashes are more open than my top lid, so I'm with you there.

[Anonymous No.6652769]

>>6644971
I have recently started usong the St. Ives Apricot Scrub.
I have REALLY dry skin on my face, Especially my forehead. Its only been used 3 times in a week and a half and my chin is breaking out and my forehead is dry again after a couple hours! The nivea facial moisturizer made me break out too.

WHAT DO I DO.

[Anonymous No.6652812]

>>6652769
Organic jojoba oil that shit.

[Anonymous No.6652836]

>>6652812
Just like, Put it on a cotton ball and use it like a lotion on my face? How often would i do that?

Also, I have a really long face with a long chin and no cheekbones. Any tips on contouring?
Otherwise i'm thinking of just getting plastic surgery. :|

[Anonymous No.6652873]

>>6652836
Yes basically. You just need to moisturize the dry areas of your face. (I also started use the Apricot scrub too; it was a sample at CVS and figured it was worth a shot. I have no complaints so far.)

Otherwise if you have a narrow face and want to widen it just highlight the tops of your cheekbones (the triangular area under your eye) and that should create the illusion of a wider face. Using blush like this as well can have the same effect.

[Anonymous No.6652900]

>>6652769
STOP USING HARSH PHYSICAL SCRUBS

WHY

It causes microscopic tears on your skin and is incredibly irritating

If you can feel it "scrubbing" your face what you are feeling are TINY CUTS DAMAGING YOUR BEAUTIFUL DELICATE FACIAL SKIN UGH

U GIRLS

and yes a cold-pressed organic oil or very gentle heavy duty moisturizer (if you have a sephora near you, I would get a ton of samples and shop around -- cosdna is also a good resource for how potentially irritating or comedogenic a product is) and/or an exfoliant with tiny gentle beads or glycolic/lactic acid would be a good choice

[Tofu !!SxldwVMH4Pq No.6653407]

>>6645127

Mind if I ask where you got it from? When I search it I just get a bunch of sketchy links.

[ei666shii !otnRSDkuZA No.6653446]

>>6653407
They should have it in stock at prettyandcute.com

[Anonymous No.6653495]

>>6652517
well if you had read the fucking post you would know those are not anons teeth

[Anonymous No.6653675]

I know this thread is for eyes, but I have a question about false eyelashes.

What brand do use for cosplay and for everyday wear?
I usually get my eyelashes from a lingerie boutique my friend works at because I get them really cheap. I think the brand is called Baci?

I've really been wanting to try out some of the dolly wink brand but I can't get over the fact that the package of lashes itself are $20 plus shipping from wherever its coming from. Im very impatient as well, so that doesn't help.
I've considered trying out Katy Perrys eyelashes but I've heard they don't work well with small eyes, and being Asian, I can't help my eyes out in that aspect. I think I might try out a pair of sephora lashes

If this is irrelevant, I'll delete it

[Anonymous No.6653831]

Just ordered this stuff after seeing rave reviews and got a sweet deal online. Anyone have any experience with it? I heard it feels weird when you put it on.

[Anonymous No.6653835]

[Katarynka No.6653852]

>>6653831
It did wonders to my huge pores you can barely see them now

[Anonymous No.6653854]

>>6653852
Would you say it's ok for those with sensitive skin? I'm prone to eczema as well as blemishes/blackheads but have huge pores, and I've been struggling to find something that won't irritate one or the other.

[Katarynka No.6653858]

>>6653854
Maybe google it? Im not 100% sure sorry ;_;

[Anonymous No.6653877]

Cant think of any other thread to put this in, but does any one got advice for flakey skin?

[Anonymous No.6653939]

I have very thin eyebrows, and I have almost no hairs after the arch. Filling in my eyebrows before the arch is easy, but how do I draw on natural looking brows where I have almost no hair?

[Anonymous No.6653949]

>>6653939
I wish I had your brows, anon...

Love, a bushybrow-even-when-plucked/trimmed anon.

sage for no help whatsoever

[Anonymous No.6654205]

>>6653877

extremely flakey-prone skin anon here

sometimes during the winter I'd have the nasolabial areas become irritated to the point of being red, inflamed, and painfully burning

I've started doing very gentle exfoliation with a slightly damp washcloth, with some sturdy lotion. I used to not use lotion for some stupid reason because I figured that I was breaking out so why put oil on my skin? I was breaking out because my skin was cracking which makes it easier for bacteria to get in.

Either way you need to exfoliate GENTLY and then moisturize; using lotion without exfoliating is just going to moisturize your dead skin. I've had a lot of success with clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion, and swisso logical day/night creams. There's an oil of olay one that was great as well and that would be less expensive but I can't recall the specific product.

[Anonymous No.6654271]

>>6653675
Apparently the huge packs of falsies on ebay are pretty decent.

[Anonymous No.6654337]

>>6649618
Just highlight the inner corner a bit and play up those lashes. I wouldn't try to use much eyeshadow on your upper lid, you don't need it.

[Anonymous No.6654353]

Any tips for preventing makeup creasing under your eyes? My undereyes tend to crinkle when I smile (if I'm not doing a fake smile where your eyes are unaffected) so I'm wondering if there's a good way to avoid looking like I aged 20 years over the course of a day.

[Anonymous No.6654364]

>>6652900
Are there any specific gentle chemical scrubs you recommend? They all sound kind of scary to me, with the acids. Yes I know acid won't necessarily burn your face off but still.
I don't use a scrub with bits in it but a face brush like this from the Body Shop (not my picture) with Coalface from Lush. Could the brushing be damaging my facial skin?

[Anonymous No.6654393]

>>6654364
That brush doesn't look very abrasive, I'd say if you are brushing gently it's probably fine. Tiny, rounded, (usually) synthetic things are what you want to look for with physical exfoliation. If that's working for you, it's probably fine. If you're interested in an AHA (and it really does not hurt at all! the OTC/for daily use ones are a lot lower % than a clinical peel or something), I'd look for a moisturizer with around 5% glycolic or glycolic/lactic.

[Anonymous No.6654984]

>>6654205
Thank you SO much! I've been getting so frustrated with it as of late and was hoping moisturizing would work but so far no good. I'll for sure keep your tips in mind.

[Anonymous No.6655124]

I'm extremely new to make up so here's my question: How the fuck do i get it off? I'd probably practice a lot more and actually get good at it if i knew how to take the stuff off without rubbing the shit out of my eyes.

[Anonymous No.6655137]

>>6655124
Makeup remover...

I personally prefer using almay or Neutrogena wipes but just buying a liquid remover that you dab onto a napkin is cheaper in the long run.

[Anonymous No.6656040]

>>6655124
makeup remover, cleansing oil, coconut oil or evoo

[Anonymous No.6656347]

>>6655124
>>6656040
This, but make sure not to get any oil in your eyes. Your tears are water-based and have trouble getting rid of oil, and letting oil build up in your eyes over time could cause some problems.
You can dab a napkin or q-tip in the oil and spread it around your eyes, though. I sometimes use it for eyeshadow and -liner but only ever use regular makeup remover for mascara.

[Anonymous No.6656529]

>>6655124
I use a makeup remover from Avon (can't remember exact name of it) and it works wonderfully. I use a circular cotton pad and it just wipes off the make up. I believe it was ~$6 and has lasted me well over a year.

[Anonymous No.6656562]

>>6655124
I just wash it off at the end of a day with a face wash. I have some makeup remover towelettes for travel and a bottle of makeup remover in case I make a mistake while doing my makeup, but I just wash off my everyday makeup. I used Avon's Extralasting makeup remover but I ran out and now I have a Maybelline one.

[Anonymous No.6660251]

I'm sorry for the vague question but what do you guys consider your skin care and make up essentials? Like the basic things every person should have.
I'm extremely new to this stuff, as in I've never done it before and I'm just doing research before I start putting things on my face.
I'm mostly concerned with a basic skin care routine right now, I have fairly dry skin.

[Anonymous No.6660264]

>>6660251
Skin care-wise: moisturiser is pretty much number 1. Then you'll probably need some sort of face wash (never use soap to wash your face), a cleanser and a toner.

Makeup-wise: mascara at the very least. Eyeliner and neutral eye shadow, lip balm or gloss, concealer and a tinted moisturiser or BB cream is good too.

[Anonymous No.6661374]

What kind of products do seagulls recommend for contouring? I'm considering the Sephora Sculpting Disk since it's cheap but I don't want to get something that makes me look like a drag queen.

[Anonymous No.6661384]

>>6661374
I use matte nude eyeshadows.