Makeup General

[Anonymous No.6798606]

Didn't see one.
Makeup, hair products, whatever.

I'll start. What's a really good brand for mascara? I've been using Lancôme, and it's good for a month or so, but then it starts clumping really bad.

[Anonymous No.6798639]

I'm sure others will have better mascaras, but recently I've been using Jordana Best Lash Extreme which works well for me. It's only 3 dollars at Walgreens and I can get a couple layers without disgusting clumps.

Though it is a cheap mascara and isn't waterproof at all...

[Anonymous No.6798642]

Anyone have a good cream eyeliner for the bottom of the eye that is waterproof/WILL NOT SMUDGE?? I currently use ELF eyeliner, and while it's not bad it's not the best. I always have to check it to make sure it's not smudging and such

[Anonymous No.6798651]

whenever I try to cover my dark circles it looks gross. Not flakey, but the structure becomes very uneven, it looks like sand. I tried bb creams, make up, foundation, concealer, with and without primer, powder makes it worse. Everywhere else my make-up looks even.
Do you have the same problems? How can I fix it? I need to apply something there because my circles are heavy

[Anonymous No.6798652]

>>6798651

Which primers have you tried?

[Anonymous No.6798653]

>>6798652
smash box

[Anonymous No.6798654]

>>6798642
instead of using a cream liner for that, I would highly recommend an ink style brush. My favourite is Buxom's Pen & Ink in PS - Black.

http://www.sephora.com/buxom-pen-ink-long-last-eyeliner-P305404?om_mmc=aff-linkshare-redirect-Hy3bqNL2jtQ

pic related

[Anonymous No.6798658]

I have creases on my eyelids, and my eyeshadow tends fall into them, making them really obvious. Does eyeshadow primer help with that?

[Anonymous No.6798660]

>>6798658
yes
I made the experience that the cheap ones work totally fine

[Anonymous No.6798662]

>>6798660
Thanks a lot!

[Anonymous No.6798663]

>>6798654

That doesn't look like it can very thickness, though..

[Anonymous No.6798665]

>>6798663
Change the position of the brush on your eyeline. Point for thin, side/edge of "brush" for thicker. Personally, I use the pen-type for getting the lines where I want them, then go over it with a liquid liner that's more opaque. That way, I'm less likely to make a mistake with the liquid, as I have a guide (because liquid liner is a pain to correct/redo a lot of the time).

[Anonymous No.6798666]

I've been hearing rave reviews about Benefit's Fake Up Concealer. Has anyone tried it? I'm interested.

[Anonymous No.6798671]

>>6798663
I can't find examples so I took a comparison pic for you. It's a flat tip so if you turn it on one side, it's thin. Turn it on the other, you get a fat line. I really like it, but mine is starting to fade. I've had about 4 months of use total out of it. Totally worth the $$

[Anonymous No.6798673]

Can someone help a makeup noob with what would look good?

I have blue eyes that are deep set and close together. Sparse, almost invisible eyebrows. Pale skin with pink undertones. Some acne and some acne scars. High cheekbones. Small forehead. Large, straight nose. Slightly sunken cheeks. Cleft chin. Strong, square-ish jaw. Thin lips.

[Anonymous No.6798674]

>>6798673
black is wonderful for blue eyes.
make a lot of dark tones in the inner of your eyes so they dont look so apart.
draw eyebrow very high to compensater the gigh forhead.

[Anonymous No.6798676]

>>6798674
Thank you, but I'm not sure that would help since my eyes are close together, and not far apart, and my forehead is low, not high. Maybe I was unclear, sorry.

[Anonymous No.6798680]

I asked this in a previous thread, but didn't get an answer so I'll try again. I've got peach fuzz all over my face. It wouldn't be a problem for me since its really light and not noticeable, but it makes applying foundation and shit impossible. Should I thread or wax or something? Does anyone know a product that won't just sit on top of the hairs and make it look bad?

>>6798673
Are you me, anon? Apart from the fact I have a large outward curving nose. Damn roman hook nose.

[Anonymous No.6798683]

>>6798680
Have you tried shaving? The way men do.

[Anonymous No.6798685]

Anyone know of an Asian brand that makes a good face powder with UV protection? I've heard Colorescience is great, but it's sadly not readily available where I live.

I just developed freckles for the first time in my life at 28 and am now afraid this means worse spots from sun exposure are next if I don't cover up.

[Anonymous No.6798687]

>>6798683
This. I shave parts of my face all the time. It's definitely the easiest and most reliable method I can think of for removing facial hair, and that old wives' tale about it making your hair grow back thicker isn't true.

[Anonymous No.6798690]

>>6798683
No, I haven't. I was kinda hoping that would be last last resort. I wax everything except for armpits, that I shave.
I mean, it isn't myth that if you shave it grows in darker and thicker, right? I remember when I was really young I shaved my arms and the hairs grew back in darker, never again.

[Anonymous No.6798693]

>>6798687
Oh, hah. You answered my question while I was typing it up. Thanks for letting me know!

[Anonymous No.6798716]

I recently bought Maybelline Colossal waterproof mascara (the one with the butt-ugly yellow tube) on a whim and holy shit it makes my eyelashes look like I came straight from a Sakizou drawing. In most of the reviews I looked up later it looks clumptastic, but I think those girls are just applying it wrong because it hasn't clumped on me yet.
I've only owned it for a few weeks, though. Hopefully it won't dry out like OP's Lancôme one.

[Anonymous No.6798723]

>>6798716
Sadly all of Maybelline's mascaras are pretty dry form the beginning, and they dry out quickly. They're good for the price though, but if you want something that'll last and give amazing results, just shell out the money for a Dior mascara. I've never tried anything better, and I use it on all my clients (I'm a makeup artist).

[Anonymous No.6798726]

JFYI, every dried-out mascara I've ever had I've been able to save and restore to nearly good as new by squirting two to three eye drops into the tube. Try it before you give up, it's like magic.

[Anonymous No.6798729]

>>6798673
You should try liquid eyeliner drawn in a cateye way, it really elongates your eyes outwards and "pulls" them apart. Try not to start all the way in the inner corner with the liner.

[Anonymous No.6798731]

>>6798726
I'll have to try that one out, thanks for the tip!

[Anonymous No.6798732]

>>6798693
What, the part about shaving making hair grow in thicker/stiffer? Yeah, I'm amazed how pervasive a myth that is. I believed it myself for years and years.

Shaved hair gets cut at the midsection of the strand, which makes it FEEL stiffer to the touch than a newly-grown-in hair (which has a thinner, tapered end). Or, as someone succinctly put it: if that were true, then wouldn't balding guys all be frantically shaving their hair to make it grow back?

[Anonymous No.6798741]

>>6798723
Aw, shit. I suppose I'll try what >>6798726 recommended first, though.
Do you have any particular favourite? I ran into Dior when I was looking into a reddish or plum mascara to bring out the brown in my eyes, but I'm not sure if I'd want to drop 30+ euros on something that's just going to make me look silly.

[Anonymous No.6798745]

>>6798606
I like using thick mascaras. I just gently comb out the clumps. No big deal.

[Anonymous No.6798751]

>>6798741
The expensive brands all let you try on almost any of their makeup, though. If there's a store near you that has a Dior counter you can go there and tell them you're thinking of buying mascara x but you're not sure it's your color or etc. etc. Any salesgirl worth her salt will immediately offer to put some on you and/or walk you through products that might be suited to you.

[Anonymous No.6798757]

>>6798741
I never really liked colored mascaras, I basically only use black or sometimes brown, but that's just personal preference, really. Diorshow Iconic is really good, it doesn't clump at all. It does come in reddish-brown too, so you could get that if you want to. You could always go to a store that sells Dior if you have one nearby, and ask to try it out if you're still uncertain.

[Anonymous No.6798815]

>>6798729
I'll try that, thanks.

[Anonymous No.6798822]

Does anyone know a good volume conditioner for someone with thick hair but thin hairs? I have fairly thick hair, but since the hairs are so thin, it gets really flat and limp when it gets longer.

[Anonymous No.6798828]

>>6798690
It helps alot to not apply the foundation and poweder against the hairgrowth. It really makes a big difference. Also sit infront of a window when putting it on, it has to be so much light that you can see every singly blackhead, only then you are able to make it look really good

[Anonymous No.6798853]

>>6798822
Try volume powder, it comes in little cans with holes and you sprinkle it onto your roots on dry hair, then massage through your hair with your fingers. It works wonders and you can't see it at all even though it's a white powder. Got2Be has a good one.

[ei666shii !otnRSDkuZA No.6798875]

>>6798651
>looks like sand

I might know the issue. You might have milia. They're tiny bumps that appear on the dark circles and when you put make up over them, they get more noticeable. Use a gentle exfoliant under your eyes and use a lighter weight make up. It should help get rid of that sand texture.

[Anonymous No.6798880]

What's a good soft pencil eyeliner I can use that won't smudge on me after a couple of hours? I have Urban Decay's 24/7 eyeliner pencil, but with my watery eyes, it still smudges. I even try to not blink as much while it is setting, but it still smudges after an hour.
I just want a good pencil liner to tightline and put on my water line.

[Anonymous No.6798919]

>>6798880
Lancôme le crayon kohl is the best pencil eyeliner I've used so far

[Anonymous No.6798951]

I guess it falls more under skin care, but, how do you reduce pores? Not just cove them, but actually reduce? I have huge pores all over my cheeks from acne and stuff. Anyone know some sure to work methods?

[Anonymous No.6798965]

>>6798951
Pretty sure there's nothing you can do :(
If it makes you feel better, we all know that feel

[Anonymous No.6798997]

>>6798951
I can cover everything except... a few icepicks and bumps
:(

[Anonymous No.6799000]

>>6798951
pretty much everything you read says you can't.
beyond just keeping them clean, they're genetic.

however, there is this:
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/21887/dragons-niacinamide-serum-question/160
http://myfunnyvalentineblog.com/2011/05/diy-idebenone-niacinamide-glucosamine-anti-aging-serum-dragons-recipe.html

these people think that it will, after lots of time and consistent use, shrink your pores.
I don't know if it actually will or not, but unless breaks you out, I don't think it could hurt.

[Anonymous No.6799003]

>>6798951
you could also try any exfoliation method
I'd think that if it isn't genetic (which you can't fix...yet) then being consistent with keeping your pores clean from anything that would make them expand would eventually yield smaller pores as your skin sheds and the healthier skin is able to replace the old skin.

exfoliation would help speed this process up
but I think that if anything is actually going to work, it's going to take a very long time.

[Anonymous No.6799147]

>>6798875
my skin is absolutely normal, there. I cant imagine that its only noticable with make-up on when with out there is nothing, but Ill try!

[Anonymous No.6799157]

You always hear that you should never use bodylotion on your face. Is it just because of a possible breakout or is it really bad for your skin?
I found a bodylotion thats really good for my dry skin and I never get pimples from it, can I use it instead of a moisterizer?

[Anonymous No.6799161]

>>6799157
if it doesn't break you out, and it is moisturizing your face, then there is no reason why you shouldn't use it.

the only real issue would be getting it in your eyes or something stupid.

[Anonymous No.6799172]

>>6799161

....why? I most likely always get make up and shit in my eyes. Im just.. trashy I guess

[Anonymous No.6799182]

any tips for hiding under eye circles? i have pretty dark circles that just won't go away, i use a separate yellow concealer on them right now but it's still not really giving me the coverage i want

[Anonymous No.6799214]

>>6799182
I have the same problem and there's unfortunately just no good fix... using an orange base concealer (Makeup for ever has one) and then your regular skin-tone concealer over that does help correct the color, but it can look very cakey.

[Anonymous No.6799251]

>>6798919
I've see that one at Sephora, but I wasn't sure about it. What are your experiences with it?

[Anonymous No.6799313]

>>6799251
Not the person you were talking, but I use Lancome eyeliner ( both the pencil and the 'le stylo waterproof' one), and it is the only brand that will not smudge off my eyes. So it's definitely worth the price tag.

[Anonymous No.6799339]

>>6799214
man... hopefully one day i'm rich enough to fix it surgically, these are the bane of my existence

[Anonymous No.6799432]

>>6799339
you can fix it surgically? brb saving money for surgery, I've suffered from this my entire life and I'm tired of looking like a fucking zombie

[Anonymous No.6799461]

Does anyone know a good, not too expensive, dry shampoo?

[Anonymous No.6799682]

Best concealer for acne? Has anyone tried the one by NARS? Review please!

[Anonymous No.6799699]

>>6798666
>Benefit

I haven't used that particular concealer, but I live by the Boi-ing. It covers extremely well with a good base primer (I used Smash Box photo finish)

[Anonymous No.6799704]

>>6798642

Use an eye primer first and that shit won't go anywhere. Pic related is what I use and it's amazing.

[Anonymous No.6799705]

>>6799699
What is the consistency like and how is your skin (dry, oily, combo etc)?

[Anonymous No.6799707]

>>6799705
Not the same anon but I have normal/combo skin. Oily T-zone with a dry forehead. But my under eye area is p. normal. That's where I use Boi-ing and yeah it's something I'd swear by as well.

[Anonymous No.6799709]

>>6799682

I've heard a lot about Dermablend for acne.

[Anonymous No.6799713]

>>6799705

I have combination skin. Oily t-zone, dry cheeks and chin. I use it on the bridge of my nose, under my eyes and on blemishes. Application is always consistent and it doesn't settle into my fine lines. I don't get any oilier or dryer skin, at least not that I have noticed. I always have to do a full facial oil blotting half way through the day no matter what I wear.

When you use it on blemishes, the trick is to not blend the entire application; dab the area of the blemish and then blend around it into the rest of your skin. I finish it with a translucent powder (I use Too Faced Absolutely Invisible Translucent Pressed Powder, it feels you're wearing nothing at all... nothing at all... nothing at all...)

[Anonymous No.6799721]

If you have oily skin and live in the humid south like I do you need to just try this stuff out.
It blows bobby brown and Mac out of the water when it comes to a good full coverage long wearing foundation for oily skin. My friend who has dry skin hates this however...

PS it is cheap and only has like 6 shades to pick from, also no pump and the container is bulky.

[Anonymous No.6799728]

>>6799721

Thanks for that, my sister has been using the L'Oreal Souffle and it's been discontinued, so she's looking for another mousse type foundation. I'll have her check that out.

[Anonymous No.6799800]

>>6799461
cornstarch (or baby powder)
cocoa powder if your hair is really dark.

[SlowMope !LQ6XW3vel6 No.6799846]

>>6799721
oh my god that stuff is so awesome for humid areas, I just wish it came in paler shades.

Speaking of super pale shades, I have been using this for several weeks and I like it. It takes some effort to get it even and it does not wear as long as some other brands, but so far it is the only makeup I have found that matches my skin and doesn't turn orange. I think I am going to try out their powder foundation soon. OH! and did I mention that this stuff is fairly cheap? You can find it for as low as $5 USD sometimes, I had to pay $14.10 for my bottles but I am used to paying 30+.

[Anonymous No.6799847]

I'm rather new to the whole makeup scene, and I'm kinda starting to jump into it since my acne has been clearing up after I've been looking into better cleansers and scrubs and stuff. I visited Sephora the other day and my sister asked one of the workers there what an ideal BB cream for me would be. They suggested Smashbox, but they ended up suggesting both the BB and the CC cream for me. I ended up liking the CC cream a little more since it felt lighter, but the price tags on both were rather hefty compared to the tinted moisturizer I was using before. Should I really buy the CC cream, or is there another brand I should look into?

tl;dr - Should I buy Smashbox's BB/CC cream or a different brand?
My skin is combination oily btw.

[Anonymous No.6799865]

>>6799847

Just... don't even bother asking about BB cream in North American stores. It's not the same.

[Anonymous No.6799891]

>>6799865
That's what I told my sister, but I think looking for a good Korean brand for me would be rather difficult considering my skin tone is on the tan side. Really similar to that of this pic.

[Anonymous No.6799898]

Hi, guys. I'm pretty new to makeup.. I basically have a powder foundation(?) thingy, some mascara, an eye shadow pallet I bought, and some pencil eyeliner..

Can I get some tips for making really, really smooth looking skin for cosplay? I already have really clear skin, and it's neither oily nor dry.. But I have a few freckles here and there.. And I feel like my face doesn't look photo smooth.. Am I stressing too much over it? Pic related.. My skin with no makeup, no touching up.

Can I also get some recommendations for good contouring stuff? Bronzer or eyeshadow or...? And some liquid eyeliner?

[Anonymous No.6799909]

>>6799891
>Really similar to that of this pic.
My skin tone is the same.

Like you, I've find it really difficult to look for korean BB cream as well.

sage for not helping.

[Anonymous No.6799914]

>>6798606
I knew you cosplayers were faggots but makeup? Really?

[anarchymarie !7DRsEH3ThM No.6799925]

>>6799891
>>6799909
I found that the Missha M Perfect Cover in No. 27 Honey Beige works pretty fantastic if you're around that skin tone. I picked it up because it was the closest they had to my skin tone, and it worked wonders. I think you can get trial tubes of it to make sure it's the right color.

[Anonymous No.6799921]

>>6799914
Has summer started early this year? The trolls have been pretty bad this week.

[anarchymarie !7DRsEH3ThM No.6799941]

>>6799925
http://www.misshaus.com/ctrl.php?page=mainProductDetail&p_code=MSMS1184&ctg=AAA Under $10 for a trial size

[Anonymous No.6799950]

>>6799909
I feel you. Curse our beautiful tan skin.

>>6799925
You're an angel, seriously. Thanks so much!

[Anonymous No.6799970]

>>6799941
This look perfect. I think I'll get the trail tube.

Thank you so much!

[anarchymarie !7DRsEH3ThM No.6800048]

>>6798606
I'm currently using theBalm's They're Real! and I rather like it. It's around $24 though, but if you're buying Lancôme stuff, that shouldn't be too bad of a price. I also really like blinc's tubular mascara. Waterproof, interesting to wash off at the end of the day, doesn't seem to clump as bad.

>>6798880
The stila smudge stick, despite its name, is pretty good against smudging unless it's intentional. It's also waterproof.

[Anonymous No.6800378]

>>6800048
Seconding the They're Real mascara. Although I only had the trial from the Sephora birthday set, I definitely am considering buying it as it has minimal clumping.

I tired blinc but it does take a lot of getting used to... I'm still not sure about how I feel about it

[Anonymous No.6800407]

I suppose this falls under makeup...

I'm doing a couple small tattoos for a cosplay I'm doing later, in grey. I heard people use often sharpies for tattoos, do they need sealing or anything after application?

[Anonymous No.6800525]

>>6799432
Not the anon you're replying to, but I too suffer from horrible dark circles (deep set eyes, very pale skin, German). You can get injections of fillers in the under eye area. If I remember right, they help fill in the layer of fat you may be missing and prevent your underlying blood vessels from showing through so strongly.

My non-surgical routine that I've found to work well is use an eyeshadow primer under your eye (this is more for fine lines), use an under eye highlighter (I use bareMinerals Stroke of Light), then I put on my foundation and blend it under my eyes. Finally, I use MACs Select Moisturecover concealer on top. It's not perfect, but it's the best coverage I've found without having it look cakey.

[Anonymous No.6800583]

>>6799891

North American brands are a different product that Korean brands for BB cream though, so I wouldn't bother looking for a BB cream at all then.

[Anonymous No.6800590]

>>6800407

Primer --> liquid makeup (eyeliner, body paint, etc) --> finishing spray.

[Anonymous No.6800956]

Uh.. This is probably a very stupid question, bu..

I have Annie Lennox's sort of a face shape - High cheekbones, low/flat cheeks. Apparently it's making me look ~5 years older than I actually am and clashes with the otherwise 'doe-eyed' appearance.

How should I be applying my blush to make my cheeks appear fuller/rounder?

[Anonymous No.6800976]

any tips for wearing/using/applying falsies? i am cursed with short, sad eyelashes

[Anonymous No.6801060]

Someone recommended a dry shampoo earlier, but what about one for red hair? Most of them end up making my hair look lighter from the white color and that Batiste one is just makes my coppery color look like Ronald McDonald red.

Are there any regular ones that don't make your hair look lighter?

[Anonymous No.6801080]

I have really dark undereye circles. I recently got some undereye concealer, but it creases and makes my wrinkles more profound. How to get it to stay smooth?

What I do right now is
>shower
>moisturizer
>toner
>undereye concealer
>powder foundation

[Anonymous No.6801098]

>>6801080
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h16tNDwWSOg

[Anonymous No.6801117]

>>6801098
Ohhh girl you are my favourite.

[SlowMope !LQ6XW3vel6 No.6801137]

>>6800956
>not trying to look exactly like Annie Lennox at all times.

guuuurrrrrllll. Sweet things are made of these.

[Anonymous No.6801685]

Any suggestions for a light yellow undertone BB cream? I'm using the Skin79 orange one right now, it's perfect when fresh out of the tube but it oxidizes really quickly into a pinkish tone. It's also whitening so it makes my face gradually pinker and whiter.

[Anonymous No.6801757]

Anyone have any good brands/tips on preventing clumpy mascara?

[ei666shii !otnRSDkuZA No.6801883]

>>6801757
Not use shitty mascara and not putting too many coats on the lashes.

[Anonymous No.6801999]

Does anyone know a good eyelash primer that isn't a million bucks?

[Anonymous No.6802019]

>>6801757
Honestly I use really cheap mascara and the only time this ever happens to me is if I layer the fuck out of it. Just apply one or two even coats and you should never have this problem. I don't even know how people manage to do this accidentally, I always thought they did it on purpose.

[Anonymous No.6802023]

>>6799846

I have been looking for this stuff everywhere! I've heard they discontinued the liquid foundation. The only one I can find is the Dark shade, which is stupid, because the whole point of the brand is that it was supposed to be really pale. I saw a bottle of 001 Very Light- which is what I need- go on Ebay the other day for $122 USD. Do you know where I could find the 001 for a slightly more reasonable price?

[Anonymous No.6802119]

>>6802019
some people just have gorgious lashes which only need one coat.
But some, like me, have very few, short and thin lashes. I need at least 3 coats to make it look like I actually used mascara

[Anonymous No.6802150]

>>6801999
elf has one and their stuff is cheap but not awful. It's just an issue of finding it in stores. You can order stuff from their website if you can wait for it.

The Body Shop has a lash and brow gel that pretty much does the job of primer, it's about $12

Maybelline Great Lash makes a clear mascara that is pretty well-reviewed.

and as always, ebay is your friend.

[anarchymarie !7DRsEH3ThM No.6802155]

>>6801757
Eyelash comb? Tends to help, especially when done right after putting mascara on.

[Anonymous No.6802385]

>>6798606

Wasn't everyone going batshit over "clump crusher" whatever the hell that is?

As a britfag, I wouldn't know.

[Anonymous No.6802393]

Where can I buy a good setting spray?

I have literally never seen one on a shelf.

[Anonymous No.6802407]

>>6802393
Sephora has them in store. I've heard cheap hairspray also works, but I've never tried it.

[Anonymous No.6802492]

>>6801757
Like the others have said, only one or two coats. Sometimes even two coats is too much. Oh, and as mascaras get older, they tend to dry up, which could also cause clumps.

[Anonymous No.6802539]

>>6802407

Might have to go for the cheap hairspray... There is no sephora in my backwards hell-hole of a country.

[Anonymous No.6802674]

What is your favourite/pretty decent neutral palette. I am looking for one in matte preferably.

[Anonymous No.6802966]

>>6802407
Don't use hairspray as a setting spray. It's horrible for your skin.

[Jezebel !lfueK7pnvc No.6802989]

>>6802407
Having worked at Sephora I can honestly say that setting sprays were the biggest sham we ever sold to anyone. Hardly any of them work and the ones that do have negligible effects. I would agree and say to also go with hairspray. It is awful for your skin but as long as you use a facial scrub and cleanser afterwards you should be fine.

[Anonymous No.6803413]

Anyone have suggestions to keep makeup in place on REALLY oily skin? My eyes are the worst. I've used the Urban Decay primer and the Kat Von D one and both didn't really do much for me. I don't care if the makeup is hard to get off at night, it never seems to make it that long for me in the first place.

[Anonymous No.6803429]

>>6803413
try using blotting paper first then applying primer?

or maybe just wash your face ngl sounds like u nasty if your face is so oily make up won't stay

[Anonymous No.6803434]

I just found out what millia are from this thread. Turns out I get these a lot, all over my face. Initial googling suggests the only way to deal with these is to just sort of dig them out - great, acne scars - and that they're caused by makeup, which I rarely wear. How do I get rid of, and prevent these fuckers?

[Anonymous No.6803449]

>>6803429
I wash my face everyday, use moisturizer, etc (and I live in a very hot climate). Not sure how to fix the oiliness during the day.

I'll try the blotting paper tho, thanks.

[Anonymous No.6803470]

>>6803413
I've heard that magnesium milk does wonders for oily skin, apply it with a sponge before you apply your makeup.

[Anonymous No.6803475]

>>6803434
i just found out what they are from you, so thanks.
i keep getting one on my eyelid every few months, and i could never figure out what it was. i'm glad i can hopefully rid myself of it for good with different cleansing techniques.

[Anonymous No.6803577]

Okay, so I went crazy and bought a ton of makeup this past weekend. Does anyone have any experiences with these products and could share some mini-reviews and pointers? I'm pretty good at making bad products work for me, but I'd still like to know what I'm in for. Please and thank you
Almay Get Up and Grow mascara (also came with a bonus eyeliner pencil)
Covergirl Lashblast Length
Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume mascara
Revlon Colourstay Liquid eyeliner pen
Maybelline Eyestudio SilkyGlam eyeshadow quad in Bronze Drama

[Anonymous No.6809404]

Bump

[Anonymous No.6809414]

>>6803577
Covergirl Lashblast is the bomb. 2nd favorite mascara after Maybelline's Magnum/Colossal.

[Anonymous No.6809454]

So I just started looking into purchasing some Korean BB cream. I really don't have any real idea what I should be looking for, there's so many options/brands/combinations!

Can anyone point me to a page that can give me some good info on how to purchase the right cream for yourself? Best place to purchase? I have a fairly pale complexion.

[Anonymous No.6809501]

>>6809454

You need to find something that matches your skin and works with your skin type. Are you dry? Oily? Are you worried about acne or wrinkles or anything? Do you specifically NOT want whitening in your BB cream?

Also: Buy a bunch of samples first and try until you find one you love.

[Anonymous No.6809528]

>>6803577
Maybelline eyeshadows are okay, they're not awesome but they do the job. Same thing with Maybelline mascaras, they tend to clump a bit though so you should look into getting a lash brush, they're really cheap, so you can "brush" through your lashes after mascara to separate them. I have to ask though, why did you buy three mascaras? Mascara has a short shelf life, so it goes bad in a few months. You might not have enough time to use up it all before it goes bad.
For the Revlon eyeliner pen, I tend to not buy liquid eyeliner pens, just because they contain less product and dries up faster than bottle liquid liners, but each to their own.
I've heard good things about CoverGirl mascaras, I've never tried one myself, but I heard they're similar to MaxFactor, and they're completely okay for the price.

[Anonymous No.6809559]

So I just recived my prize from curiousbear's moe contest, and it is really great!
But there is one thing that I just can't understand what is. Pic related. As far as I can understand it is some kind of cream, but the box is just filled with makeup cotton sheets?

[Anonymous No.6809567]

>>6809559
A lot of makeup brands in Korea put advertisements for their other products on free boxes of cotton pads you get from making a purchase. I love it because I'll never run out of those things.

[Anonymous No.6809593]

>>6809567
Oh, that explains it haha. I was really confused when the box had pictures of that cream all over but only cotton sheets inside.

[Anonymous No.6809764]

>>6798680
In beauty supply stores anywhere (esp cool asian ones) they sell tiny face and eyebrow razors. Trust me, women in asia shave their faces sometimes, especially in India. Its not a big deal at all, anon.

[Anonymous No.6809766]

>>6798716
works that well? I use victoria secret right now and it's awesome, but i dont mind trying new mascaras.

[Anonymous No.6809891]

Any advice for someone with sensitive eyes who lives in a super humid area? I can't wear my makeup for longer than an hour or two because it irritates my eyes so bad and smudges off like crazy, plus my face sweats like a beast in the hot humid summer here. I'm willing to put a fair bit of money into makeup if I can actually wear it, especially if it'll last all day. I'm mainly looking for eyeliner, shadow, and mascara + whatever primers/sealers people think I should get (I have no experience with those). Mainly in brown/warm tones.

[Anonymous No.6809910]

K guys, I don't know what is going one with my face lately. I'm a fairly healthy person and recently (about a month ago) I decided to cut out absolutely all pop and sugary drinks, and increased the amount of water I drink everyday. I have about 5-6 cups of water a day, and usually work in 2 cups of tea in there. I rarely drink juice and when I do it's either orange or 100% juice blend of blueberry, cherry, cranberry, raspberry or something of the mix. Anyway, getting to my point, I have always had incredibly nice skin when it came to pimple and I'd literally get maybe one or two. But since I've been drinking so much water, my face is totally breaking out! I mean like I literally never had this many pimples in my life. The only thing I've changed about my routine is the amount of water I'm drinking, I thought this would be good for my skin! What do?

[Anonymous No.6809930]

>>6803413
Fix your makeup with hairspray. Just be sure you keep your eyes shut.

[Anonymous No.6809948]

>>6809910
Relax. When you change your skincare routine, your skin will freak out as it adjusts to the change. Give it a few weeks to a month, same thing happened to me.

[Anonymous No.6810103]

How do I get started with makeup?
What are your necessities?

[Anonymous No.6810168]

>>6809414
Yeah, I got that one because I'd heard good things about Lashblast, but hadn't got around to trying it.

>>6809528
I just wanted to get a cheap eyeshadow so I could play around with it, I don't normally wear eyeshadow. I wasn't expecting too much from it, but I figured it would be a good place to start. I have a lash comb, so I hope I can make the Maybelline mascara work
>why did you buy three mascaras?
It was a really good sale, and they were less than half price. I know I'm always going to use mascara (if I'm going to wear makeup, I'll wear mascara at the very least), and I don't plan to open them all at once so I'm not too worried about them going bad before I get a good use out of them.
>dries up faster than bottle liquid liners
I've had pen liquid liners last me months, even the cheapest ones. I've been using the same cheap (probably bootleg) one I got from Asia since February and it still works fine. I store it upside down in a pen holder.

Thank you both for your input

[Anonymous No.6810176]

>>6810103
Mascara at the very least. A good beginner one is Maybelline Great Lash (I personally don't like it, but it's fine for complete beginners). Maybe an eyeliner pencil (since liquid and gel are a bit harder to apply), and a tinted lip balm or a lip gloss.

Depending on how much you want to wear, I would also throw in a BB cream or tinted moisturiser, a blush, and an eyeshadow you can just throw on for a sweep of colour.

My everyday necessities are Missha M Perfect cover BB cream, Maybelline Eye Studio gel eyeliner, Revlon GrowLucious mascara, and Maybelline Baby Lips lip balm.

[Anonymous No.6810892]

So I'm actually going to write a review and maybe it'll help some of you out (haven't had the chance to read ALL the posts).

I bought these the other day because I got a good deal on them. PF hasn't always been the best for me, so I was a bit skeptical. However, the second I applied some to my eyelids, I was hooked. My old eyeliner used to smudge after using my eyelash curler, but this stays. This also has lasted over 12 hours with being outside, inside, and even a nap.

If you are in the market for new eyeliner and want some different colors to try out, I would strongly recommend this.

[Anonymous No.6810902]

>>6799682
I use Dermablend for my acne! The make up kind of oxidizes on my face a little bit when I haven't had any sun in a while, so I'm a bit careful with it and wear it more in the summer. Go to Ulta or whatever and get someone to help you find a shade and have em put it on for ya! I'm glad I tried it because I found something that works good for my acne and what not!

[Anonymous No.6810925]

>>6810892
>hear good things about these
>don't live in the US
I hate my life sometimes.

[Anonymous No.6811084]

>>6799891
The ONLY BB cream I know that may have your tone is Etude house. I'm a bit lighter than you, but still tan. I hope that helps a bit. I use w13, which is like a warm beige

[Anonymous No.6811091]

>>6799898
For contouring, all you need is a basic brown and beige eyeshadow palette. Mine comes from a local beauty supply store. It costs me $3 and as long as you have the right brushes (ELF is inexpensive, but works fine)

For liquid eyeliner, i use NARS or Victoria secret. You can really just experiment, since they're all the same aside from the application felt brush

You have very nice skin btw.

[Anonymous No.6811103]

>>6802539
no, do not put hair spray on your face!!

[Anonymous No.6811109]

>>6800956
Embrace your sexyness!

I have flat cheekbones too, so i understand a bit. I usually put blush under my eyes instead of at the sides of my cheeks, or else i'd look more hollowed out

[Anonymous No.6811123]

>>6799339
how much does it cost?
i have dark circles by genetics. i hate it so much. Even with bb cream, it's obvious in a lot of photos

[Anonymous No.6811130]

>>6810892
i concur! I use physicians formula eyeliner and it actually made my lashes grow. It's only like $11 at target. I am in love with their eye makeup products.

[Anonymous No.6811134]

>>6811123
different anon here.
I dont know so much about dark circles as I do about eye bags. Eye bags you can fix with lower bletharoplasty (okay, I have no idea how to spell it, but I am on my phone) which costs about $1k in south Korea and about $2-4k in America, I believe...

[Anonymous No.6811177]

>>6811123
South Korea is land of Plastic surgery. I need to head out there

[Anonymous No.6811180]

Good make-up concealer that can be used with clothing over it?

[Anonymous No.6811201]

>>6810925
There's always eBay!

>>6811130
I used that too! While it did make my lashes grow, I didn't like the felt tip. I guess I should rephrase it: I've never had much luck with the packaging. I purchased some eco-powder and the package tore after a month. And the felt tip eyeliner was weird to me. I'm skeptical because their packaging is so cute, I don't want to judge a book by its cover.

[Anonymous No.6811211]

>>6811201
>lashes grow
Just a minor correction, products with 'growth serum' in them actually strengthen your lashes, as opposed to make them grow longer. Stronger lashes mean they're less likely to fall out, which in turn means they grow longer. But yeah, those products are awesome, I love how my lashes look after a month or so of using them.

[Anonymous No.6817252]

So I have really pale skin but it has a yellowish undertones so any pale foundation I find is too pink.
Right now I'm using L'Oreal True Match in their palest shade, it has a kind of powdery finish with not very much coverage so I use Bourjois Healthy Mix in 51 on my nose.
My skin is dry and *very* sensitive, never had acne, rarely get spots.

I've been considering buying Asian cosmetics instead. Is it possible to find anything that has no lightening agents in it?
A) I don't need it and B) I'm probably going to have an allergic reaction to the chemicals.

Can anyone recommend anything? Can be BB cream or foundation I don't mind.

[Anonymous No.6817254]

>>6817252

I'm pale, but my skin is quite grey/blue as every foundation turns orange on my skin. I have quite a bit of success with Tonymoly and Etude house.

[Anonymous No.6817889]

I actually just got myself elf liquid eyeliner pen. It's not too bad...I just need a steadier hand and my eye needs to not twitch so much

[Anonymous No.6817911]

>>6798690
>when I was really young I shaved my arms and the hairs grew back in darker
yeah, no they didn't. when your arm hair is allowed to grow, it gets lighter for a few reasons like light bleaching from the sun, and the taper of each hair making them seem transparent. when you shave any hair, you cut it off bluntly at the surface of the skin. when the hair starts growing back, all the little blunt hairs seem darker because you're looking at the thickest part of the hair as it comes out.
i shave my arms once every few weeks, and the only point at which they seem different from how they always look is when the stubble first starts coming in.

[Anonymous No.6817944]

>>6817911
this. I last shaved my arms like last month or so, and my hair is back to being thin again

[Anonymous No.6817962]

>>6817254
blue skin represent.

[Enn !!4V66w00DADF No.6817986]

o_o

[Anonymous No.6818008]

Does anyone know of a sun block lotion that's above SPF 40 and doesn't smell bad? I have to wear it every day and I'm sick of going to work smelling like it. I've been sun burnt twice this year trying to wear the 15 SPF stuff because it doesn't stink.

[Anonymous No.6818029]

>>6818008
Shiseido do an SPF50 suncream.

I don't know how it smells but they're a cosmetics company so you might have a bit more luck.

[Anonymous No.6818043]

I'm crossplaying as a girl. Would this eye make up work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4GVBkicnbU

There was also one for anime eyes by the same person.

[Anonymous No.6818057]

>>6818043
>Michelle Phan
why?

[Anonymous No.6818070]

>>6818043
I really don't like that bold white eyeliner thing that people do. It just seems so off to me.

[Anonymous No.6818088]

>>6818043
Well it would depend on the character but I think a good coat of mascara on top and bottom with some eyeliner on the top would be fine. You don't need to bother with the white eyeliner.

Yes, she is a very popular and well known make-up/beauty guru.


You might want to contour your face a little though, here's a *VERY* extreme example but it gives you the general idea http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qE6gmNTFnaA

[Anonymous No.6818118]

>>6818088
I'm already good with contouring. This is the character I'm cosplaying. Not much eye makeup.

[Anonymous No.6818123]

>>6818057
Oh hmm...yeah, maybe I will skip the white eyeliner...

Plus that shit looks hard as hell to put on. I tried it already and I was twitching like crazy.

[Anonymous No.6818132]

>>6818057
Still better than her Miku tutorial.

[Anonymous No.6818176]

>>6818123
You could try a light pair of fake eyelashes too. If you find mascara difficult to apply/have a phobia of shit going in your eye.
Best eyeglue is Duo.

[Anonymous No.6818204]

Anyone know a good, slightly shimmery bronzer for the face? Preferably powder, and not too dark.

Also, a very slight/natural bronzing spray for the body?

[Anonymous No.6818223]

>>6801080
You should be toning, then moisturizing

[Anonymous No.6818230]

I get red, slightly bumpy patches on my cheeks sometimes, and I don't know why. They were gone for a long time (most of last year), but came back around March. I'm getting really annoyed because nothing seems to help them, and I don't like having to wear makeup all over my face.

[Volpe !YykH67CS/s No.6818241]

>>6818230
Do they bleed if you pick them?
Or are they similar to chicken skin on a persons legs?

You might want to try a gentle scrub or clay mask. Maybe even a shea-butter moisturizer might help it.

[Anonymous No.6818244]

Could you wear clear zinc under make up instead of sunscreen/sunblock?
Would it be less oily/awful?

[Anonymous No.6818263]

>>6818241
The bumps are so small/close to my skin, that I can't even pick them. The bumps are also only near my jaw line, and the light red/splotchy part goes all the way up to my cheekbones. I don't really know what chicken skin is on people's legs.

I do use a gentle scrub daily; Dr. Bronner's magic soap mixed with baking soda and water.
The clay mask suggestion could be helpful, though! I had actually been doing one every couple of days for quite a while, but haven't had the time the last couple of months, due to life shit. I guess I'll just have to make the time and start doing them again, and see if that helps.

[Anonymous No.6818276]

>>6818008
I also am looking for a good powder sunblock.
Has anyone used any of the powders of the Etude house sun prise collection? Are they good? I've been eyeing then for some time now

[Anonymous No.6818280]

>>6817254
Are there any with no whitening agents? Or am I asking for the impossible here.

[Anonymous No.6818329]

>>6818280

there are a few from skin79, and I am pretty sure skinfood carry some too.
(sorry about the giant image but there is a chart with the non-whitening skin79 ones there)

[Anonymous No.6818343]

>>6818329
Are there Missha BB creams that don't have whitening agents?

[Anonymous No.6818401]

>>6803434
I have them too, but I've known about them for a while :(

They came out of the blue for me, I developed them before I started wearing makeup.

[Anonymous No.6818404]

>>6798687
I have a similar issue as the girl you replied to, admittedly I don't want to shave just because 'it isn't feminine'.

But y'all are saying it doesn't grow out darker so just maybe . . .

[Anonymous No.6818421]

>>6818263
try a facial lotion with alpha hydroxy acid

[Anonymous No.6818427]

>>6818343
From what I researched on google all of them have whiteningeffects but the M vita line, if I wear you I would research a bit more about this line to be sure it's okay before purchasing.

[Anonymous No.6818826]

>>6810902
I've used the dermablend concealer stick and while I have a moderate amount of acne on my face almost nothing except smothering my face in a pillow at night makes me break out.

if you've ever broken out from something containing wax or waxy substances steer clear of Dermablend.

The Quick Fix one is great for using on dry flaky skin around the eye area if you have especially dark circles. It's as opaque as it gets. I wouldn't recommend it for use in areas you break out, though.

I have a good amount of concealers that work well with blemish prone skin some have matte finishes some have dewy finishes.

Here's a list:

Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer
>liquid
>Has light to medium coverage
>dewy
>adheres to flakes

SPF 20 Correcting Concealer by Bare Escentuals

>cream
>medium coverage
>somewhat satiny
>Fragrance-free
>adheres to flakes

NYX

Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer
by NYX

>cream
>medium coverage
>matte finish, but works with dry skin
>DOES NOT adhere to flakes

I will elaborate on any of them if you'd like.

[Anonymous No.6818832]

>>6818329
"diamond powder?" "jewel complex"

that sounds like such a crock of shit

No one with two bits of sense will believe what amounts to little more than ground glass is good for your skin.

[Anonymous No.6818836]

>>6818029
I'm seconding this.

Also have a look at Neutrogena's moisturizers plus sunscreen, look out for zinc oxide as it is more gentle.

[Anonymous No.6818839]

>>6802393
The NYX setting spray (dewy version) has a film forming agent in it, very similar ingredients to the Urban Decay spray and contains no irritating ingredients.

It didn't prolong foundation wear on me but I have very strange skin so you never know.

[Anonymous No.6818849]

>>6818008
Clinique super city block? It smells, but it's not strong or noticeable to others once it's on. My mum used it for several years as a base beneath her foundation due to the SPF before I converted her to Etude House BB cream - I'd refuse to wear it because I hated the smell when I put it on my face, but I'd never notice it on her at all. There are several bb creams that have SPF over 40, since Asians like to have pale skin (therefore high SPF is a selling point), if you want an all-in-one.

[Anonymous No.6818859]

>>6799925
missha perfect cover is awesome so im seconding this anon.

[Anonymous No.6818942]

>>6818832
Well it probably just acts like glitter.

That's assuming that actually put this stuff in there.

[Anonymous No.6818945]

>>6818836
I see that the containers are small, are they intended for only your face? Are there any that are intended for your whole body?

[Anonymous No.6818955]

>>6818945
It probably doesn't matter apart from the size they come in and affordability. I know dermaveen makes a spf30 lotion, but I've never tried it personally.

[Anonymous No.6818972]

>>6818832
well she asked for non-whitening bb creams and I tried to help, I also think this jewel complex thing is bs but lots of people adore the skin 79 bb creams so they must be at least some good.
I personally like skin food bb creams, they actually helped my acne scars fade and didn't whiten my face.

[Anonymous No.6818997]

>>6818329
Thank you.
Do you know a good place to buy these online?

[Anonymous No.6819092]

>>6818997
roseroseshop.com and cosmetic-love.com are reliable and ship worldwide, glad I could help.

[Anonymous No.6819279]

>>6811123
You can get dark circles surgically fixed with collagen injections around the eye area. I suffer from really bad dark circles (I have people asking me if someone hit me in my eyes often) but I don't think I'd go through with the surgery as I've heard horror stories of your face swelling up and the under eye area becoming lumpy from the collagen.

[Anonymous No.6819497]

Do you guys mind self posts for make-up help?
I grew up with a dad and a younger brother.
I have no idea what the hell I am doing.

[Anonymous No.6819731]

>>6819497
my mother was the type of mom who never wore anything except a little lipstick for special occasions. I feel you anon.

[Anonymous No.6821243]

>>6819497
Go ahead, pictures make helping people so much easier

[Anonymous No.6821261]

>>6819497
what does that have to do with anything? my mom only wore eyeliner and lipstick. I taught myself how to makeups. It's called google and youtube tutorials, but i'm sure we can help you. just dont make excuses like that, it's annoying

[Anonymous No.6821460]

>>6798606

I swear by L'Oreal Million Lash. The water proof one is the bet. No clumping, no smudging and long, full lashes

[Anonymous No.6821467]

>>6819497
Haha reminds me of my younger days. Growing up as the first girl in the family really screwed me over

[Anonymous No.6821466]

>>6800976
I'm terrible at applying lashes, but it does help a bit to look up rather than down/closed eye when applying. You should be able to place the falsies closer to your natural lash line with a bit more ease

[Anonymous No.6822529]

has anyone tried laura mercier primer? anyone?

also... looking for a good primer normal/oily skin.

[Anonymous No.6822945]

>>6798951
I just bought TonyMoly Egg Pore Shiny Skin Soap from Amazon on the advice of someone in another thread and it makes my pores look a lot smaller. I have dry skin, but the soaps don't make me look 85 years old.


Before I knew Jack Shit about skincare products I ended up buying some moisturizer that contained mineral oil- I have a fuckton of these weird little clogged pores... they look like bigger blackheads but don't have heads, they are not able to be popped. Tried exfoliating regularly, peels, and glycolic acid, and no dice.

Anyone think castor oil would help? Thinking of switching to an oil based cleanser.

[Anonymous No.6823027]

>>6799182
I use a yellow cream concealer and cover it with mineral foundation powder. It works okay most of the time.

[Anonymous No.6823148]

>>6809764
>>6809764
>especially in India
lol nope, never seen anyone do that, and I was living with some. Don't know if you even know anything

[Anonymous No.6823166]

>>6801685
seconding this. I've been using Dr. Jart Black Label and it's the same issue.

[Anonymous No.6823178]

>>6823148
I'm not that anon but I know it's definitely done in Japan.

[Anonymous No.6823184]

>>6822529
I tried the Luminace (s.p) version. Not very impressed. The regular primer seemed a bit better when I went back to exchange it, but I ended up switching to Korres. A shame, Laura Mercier had my favorite foundation :/

[Anonymous No.6823261]

How can I kick up my beauty routine up a notch without looking like a drag queen? Trying to hit a sweet spot here.

So far all I wear right now is primer + a good concealer matched to my skintone. I'm thinking of adding a little eyeliner
<-- like so

[Anonymous No.6823271]

>>6823261
based off of your current beauty routine you'd have to kick it up at least 9001 notches before you reach drag queen level.

[Anonymous No.6823285]

>>6823271
I'm a dude with androgynous (still bordering on masculine) features and there's a thin line between "dignified transwoman" and "attention-seeking caricature of femininity"

<- Good

[Anonymous No.6823287]

>>6823285
<- Bad

[Anonymous No.6823295]

>>6823285
<-- Bad

[Anonymous No.6823309]

>>6823261
Eyeliner, not too thick

Mascara

a little blush

some 'natural' eye shadow

lip gloss

[Anonymous No.6823320]

okay my thread got deleted so here I am
I have no idea how to make up, all I know is I look fug as shit without dark ass eyeliner
should I go with dark eyeshadow as well? (and is not wearing mascara acceptable? cause it makes my eyes itchy)
mainly I need to know if I should dye my hair and get a tan and most importantly what kind of hair cut should I get?
I'm sorry to be such a bother. ]: I just don't know who else to ask.

[Anonymous No.6823335]

>>6818008
http://www.kissmyface.com/natural-sun-care-sunscreen/item/117/Sport-Spray-SPF-50

i wear this every day. it smells faintly of coconuts but not in a way that leaves you feeling like a pina colada. it's not oily or thick and you spray it on as a mist. i used it on vacation and it seemed fairly water/sweat resistant as well.

[Anonymous No.6823353]

>>6823320
Your eyeliner doesn't reach your lashline.

[Anonymous No.6823354]

>>6823320
winged eyeliner, since your eyes have a downcast droop to them, and maybe false eyelashes since you have light hair and aren't a fan of mascara

as for haircut, bangs would def help for your forehead, how do you feel about short hair?

[Anonymous No.6823376]

>>6823353
i know i put it on really sloppy like five seconds ago
>>6823354
I will go with the bangs. I gots ta have my long hair ]: How often do you guys get haircuts? is it okay to not get one for say like....a year? I can't tell if I have a shitton of split ends or just frizzy hair

[Anonymous No.6823387]

>>6823376
I wouldn't go a whole year without getting one, no way. Personally, I have super thick hair and I need a trim every month and a half or so, because my hair just goes crazy otherwise. Your hair looks pretty fine, so you probably wouldn't need to get it cut as often as that. But every few months, at the very least. And yeah, those probably are split ends if you've already gone a year without a trim. I'd go to a hairdresser to get it fixed up the first time, but if you're short on cash, it wouldn't be hard for you to maintain your hair by yourself after that.

[Anonymous No.6823396]

>>6823320
First thing I notice about you is your droopy eyes and honestly the way you use eyeliner just makes them look droopier and ages you, my suggestion is that you line only the upper eyelid in a way the liner gets thicker as it goes outwards.
Girl you have stunning blue eyes, and you can work with almost any eyeshadow color but if want your eyes to really pop try orange hue colors and purples.
I really like your hair color as it is, seriously.
Don't. Fucking. Tan. It destroys your skin and it would be a shame as it looks really good right now. You would regret it, trust me.

[Anonymous No.6823417]

>>6823387
wow thanks I will definitely remember that.
>>6823396
thanks, anon <3
i'm afraid those colors look rull scary on me though. o.o Like I look trashy and cheap. Would like gray or plum work?
Thanks for the tip on the droopy eyes, I wish I didn't look so high all the time but I have no idea how to fix it

[Anonymous No.6823462]

>>6823417
you are welcome!
Oh don't mean orange like freaking neon orange or cheap vampire purple, I mean the colors that are in that range, like plum as you said and peachy tones.
Some examples of what I mean: peach, copper, bronze, rust, warm browns, dusty pink, coral.
Plum, lilac, lavender, violet, burgundy...

[Anonymous No.6823464]

>>6823462
Oh I see. : D I will definitely try some out then. Thanks again!

[Anonymous No.6823485]

>>6823464
I just want to give a last advice, don't put any mascara that makes your eyes itchy or stings, they may be expired and that could lead to damaging your eyes, ok?
Good luck with your transformation!

[SlowMope !LQ6XW3vel6 No.6823514]

>>6802023
suuuuper late reply but FUCKING WHAT? NO. THAT CAN'T BE TRUE. THE ONLY PLACE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BUY IT IS EBAY!


oh shit oh shit oh shit, I only just found this stuff please no don't let it be discontinued....

[Anonymous No.6823519]

>>6801060
i have red hair and it never shows on me. are you sure you're brushing it out of your hair thoroughly?

[Anonymous No.6823567]

>>6823261
If you're going to wear eyeliner, IMO, you have to wear mascara too. It just seems unfinished to me to wear eyeliner alone.

[Anonymous No.6823747]

>>6823567
I have mascara that I never wear either because I haven't learned how to even apply it or my lashes are already just freakishly long naturally.

[Anonymous No.6823752]

>>6823747
>2
Actually I just went to apply it right now and now I look like a tranny hooker.

[Anonymous No.6823882]

>>6803413
Dermalogica has the kaolin clay masque stuff that worked amazingly for me when I was an oily teenager. I suggest trying a sample and then buy if you like it. Also birth control does wonders as well as moisturising your face with a good moisturiser everyday.

[Anonymous No.6823889]

>>6809891
I use bare mineral eyelid primer. It works extremely well for me, and I have oily eyelids. A lot of people swear by urban decay primers, I haven't tried those personally but I'm assuming they're just as good.

[Anonymous No.6823918]

>>6823752
If you have really long eyelashes, you can probably get away with just tinting them for daily wear. But really, you're probably just not used to it. At least that's how it goes for me.

[Melvarkie No.6823922]

>>6798606
I use Catrice Glamour Doll. It is not waterproof and it starts to fade a bit throughout the day, but it doesn't clump and it gives my lashes really nice volume

[Anonymous No.6823932]

Anyone know a way to get hide fat cheeks?
I've never been fat, I weigh about 115 pounds, but I kinda got a square face and fat cheeks that make me look much heavier.

[Anonymous No.6823939]

>>6823320
You are a pretty girl but that eyeliner is completely off and ruining your look. It's not well done but you've already said that in another post - but aside from that, it isn't the shape/style you should be going for with your eye shape. Watch this:

http://youtu.be/vomGICiQoPc

And watch like all of his videos because he is really good and easy to duplicate for beginners.

Just from a quick observation, your liner is not close enough to your lashes, you can even see a gap of skin between where you lashes are and your liner starts. Also the liner underneath is just pulling your eyes down and I'd imagine you'd look 100x better without any at all over what you've got on in that photo.

Just play around with it, watch some videos, you'll get it.

Also I think your hair is lovely as is and you don't need a tan IMO.

[Anonymous No.6823956]

>>6823320
- Foundation or BB cream or whatever you like applied with a good brush (even just a nice mineral powder foundation. I like to use a kabuki brush and stipple it on. Don't be too heavy handed with this)
- Try apply your liner thinner and wing the ends. Don't line beneath you eye with black. Try a brown colour instead and highlight toward the inner corners of your eyes with a light eyeshadow (beige/gold/pearl colours)
- Learn to fill your brows with some eye shadow and an angled brush. For me I could do just this and nothing else and feel like I look really polished. Eyebrows are everything to me!
- Your hair look fairly nice, just flat. If you can figure out how to volumise it, or get some layers, that should hopefully help?

[Anonymous No.6823966]

>>6823932
countour

I feel your pain. I dieted for a long time and I got to my goal weight, but under the fat, I found out I had a square jaw. fffffffffffffff

[Anonymous No.6823983]

>>6823752
>>6823918
Is probably right in saying that you're probably just not used to it. I don't wear eyeshadow often and I feel like it's so overdone when I do. Either that, or wear mascara alone, without eyeliner. Since eyeliner's function is to make your lashes more lush, mascara alone should also do the trick. Try a mascara specifically made for volume otherwise.

[Anonymous No.6824563]

Bumping!

I've decided its time to start caring about my appearance more, so I'm doing some online shopping for make-up and things.
I've got plenty of mascara and eyeliner so I don't care about that. Got lots of other stuff as well, but I'm just gonna list what I'm after.

Does the price and brand matter -a lot- when it comes to eyeshadows, concealers, blush and lip gloss?
Eyeshadow in particular is not something I will ever wear besides cosplay, so if I can just get away with the stuff I already have (that I paid around £3 for) thats cool.

Also looking to buy skin creams. I've had to deal with a bad case of dermatitis on my left cheek for the last year. It's slowly disappearing, but it's made me realise that I oughta take a little better care of my skin, keeping blemishes and wrinkles away. What do I need to look for in order to keep a 'young' look on my face? Creams and brands needed.

Finally I have extremely dark bags under my eyes. It's part of my genes unfortunately, but is there someway to make them stand out less, other than surgery and concealer? I've just purchased a Garnier Roll-on under-eye concealer after a friend recommended it, but if there is something out there that can remove them permanently (in time), I will be super happy. If not, oh well.

In general, if there are any things that can help keep my skin looking nice and clean, cream or not, please mention them!

Thank you in advance, and sorry if all of this has been asked a thousand times.

[Anonymous No.6824582]

>>6824563
You can get away with cheaping out on eyeshadow, especially if you have a decent primer. Lip gloss is also usually fine to go cheap on, if you're not looking for any huge colour payoff. I'm always a little iffy on buying cheap concealers because it's one of those things that can break you out like hell if it's an inferior product. I like to buy nice blush, too, because I find the cheap stuff tends to break me out, but if you're not acne-prone, you might be fine.

[Anonymous No.6824607]

I recently spent like 140 on makeup products and it was so well worth it.

I got a sephora professionals makeup brush(my first time using a nice one) to apply liquid makeup for ever HD foundation. I got it slightly 2 shades darker then me and It makes my skin so flawless that I get surprised after putting it on each time!! I am extremely pale so girls, i recommend this makeup and a good brush. It does wonders.

[Anonymous No.6824620]

>>6824607
Too faced primmer is really nice feels like I am putting silk on my face. It only makes my skin look good with makeup tho.

Seems to help really cover up black heads and pores

[Anonymous No.6824663]

Make up rookie here.

What are your thoughts on femme couture products? I ended up buying their mineral effects pressed makeup, but I have no idea if it'll be that great or not.

[Anonymous No.6824684]

>>6824607
>>6824620
You keep recommending products without noting your skin type and it's driving me nuts.

NOTE YOUR SKIN TYPE BEFORE raving about products, ladies.

I am am aware of all these products but due to my dry skin, none of them would work for me.

Unless you're purposely trying to decieve noobs (I know a couple of you trolls are), try to be more specific.

[Katarynka No.6824686]

Any names of natural makeup brands? Recently my favourite brand disappeared from the store I usually got it from ;_; Doesnt have to be an english brand ;_;

[Anonymous No.6824698]

>>6823514

Hey, at least you got a bottle of it? I can't even find that much- save that one really crazy expensive auction- and I've been stalking ebay pretty religiously for a few weeks now.

Maybe they're going to reformulate or repackage it or something? I rrrrrrrrreally hope so.. I know it's been done before with this line.

[Anonymous No.6824708]

>>6823939
>a pretty girl
I am sorry but she is not. She really needs to come to terms that she isn't very attractive so you bitches need to stop getting her hopes up.

[Anonymous No.6824720]

Any recommendations for Korean BB creams for really pale skin?

I have been using this Misha one for awhile now in Milky Beige and it works with my super pale skin perfectly, but I'd like to try others because sometimes this one feels a little too heavy or oily.

[Anonymous No.6824723]

>>6824708

Gurl, you don't know about the power of makeup then.

[Anonymous No.6824734]

>>6824723
Makeup doesn't fix your base facial features. It's meant to enhance what you've got not create new features for you.

[Anonymous No.6824745]

>>6824684
my skin type is completely average. I really have no problems with it.

[Anonymous No.6824758]

>>6824720

The only ones I've seen that are around Missha #13 shade are Skin79 Homme Triple something or other BB cream, and iFiona CC cream. That's just going by swatches, though, as I unfortunately haven't been able to try them. I do believe both of those are more yellow-toned, whereas when I tried the Missha 13 it was more pink-peach shaded.

[Anonymous No.6824757]

>>6824723
Makeup can't just make people attractive. If you have bad skin it can cover that up. You can maybe draw attention away from things like cheeks, but if you have a shit nose or shit eyes you have no chance.

[Anonymous No.6824766]

>>6824745
>completely average

ARGHHHH
THERE IS NO AVERAGE SKIN TYPE AND TONE

We all have sensitive skin for products for sensitive thing are great but

stop being a shitty troll and note your skin type as in where you get oily where you don't etc

[Anonymous No.6824774]

>>6824766

no redness
no oilyness
rarely get zits

and said i have pale skin.


What else do you want?

[Anonymous No.6824793]

>>6824758

Thanks. Does anyone have any recommendations for possibly uhh, I don't really know how to put this, but making a BB cream feel thinner?

It is starting to get hot out and this specific one, I like the shade and coverage so much, and it does everything perfectly, but hot weather just makes it feel so thick and gross. Maybe I can use a powder over it to make it feel not as oily and thick or something? Any ideas?

[Anonymous No.6824831]

>>6824766
This is a horrible chart. Dark skinned girls should use blushes with peach undertones, not pink. Shit looks bad.

[Anonymous No.6824845]

>>6824766
You seem like a bitch, calm the fuck down. Clearly there's some average skin type because you have to measure against oily or dry. If your skin isn't excessively oily or dry then it's average.

[Anonymous No.6824870]

>>6824831
not if you whiten your skin like beyonce it doesn't.

Plus, it's meant to look vivid not natural.

[Anonymous No.6824886]

>>6824870
Not buying it, there was no mention of looking 'vivid' and even beyonce would look better with a less pink color.

[Anonymous No.6824889]

>>6824845
Clearly you have no knowledge of skin types or how skin gets drier with age or how you can't measure it by simply listing if you're oily or dry. none has "normal" skin the beauty indistry implies, it's a gross overestimation to assume all makeup meant to absorb oil and sebum will work on all people with oily skin.

Makeup has to be a certain ph for beneficial ingredients in it to do as they say, for example. There's so much more consider.

I'm being a bitch because you're being very misleading. tit for tat.

[Anonymous No.6824897]

>>6824886
So you don't like pink? That's your personal preference.

I don't really go for natural finishes as I am not insecure enough to think bright makeup will make me look like a theatrical actress or whatever.

I go with what i like. If i want to put blue glitter on my cheeks, I put blue glitter on my cheeks.

[Anonymous No.6824919]

>>6824870
As a fellow brown girl this is painful to see.

I love my skintone just the way it is.

[Anonymous No.6824927]

>>6824889
And if you leave science land where the rest of us live, you have to categorize things into basic groups. Such as dry, oily and average.

[Anonymous No.6824933]

>>6824919
I totally agree with you. The paler toned color looks sickly. And i'm as pasty white as can be (due to genetics not bleaching)

at least when you're paper-white you're a blank slate so you can go as dark as you want.

[Anonymous No.6824960]

>>6824927
Not really, though.

is your face slathered in oil constantly? are you slightly oily? combination?

Are your pores small? Do they interfere with makeup application?

I've worked on a few people with ideal "not too dry, not too oily" kind of skin with small pores and whose skin does not cause makeup to oxidize and whose skin doesn't really need much priming. And I've worked on people with dry, flaky skin with large pores whose skin requires a lot of priming.

I myself have the latter type of skin and I have to exfoliate and mix 3 different moisturizers and sunscreens with jojoba oil then apply a primer for my makeup to look good. It's a total pain.

[Anonymous No.6825173]

>>6824870
could it be possible that she just goes in the sun less than before?

I'm not saying this char is wrong, I'm genuinely curious

[Anonymous No.6825178]

Any recommendations for places to buy Etude House BB Creams internationally? I got one matched for me when I was in Japan recently and holy shit, it changed my life. Now I'm back in New Zealand I have nooo idea where to buy more though.

[Anonymous No.6825198]

>>6825178
i just bought some from the site cosmetic-love.com

[Anonymous No.6825207]

>>6824870
black people's skin doesn't lighten that much when they stay away for the sun. The pale color could be due to harsh lighting but it still don't look good.

If a very fair person had tanned to match Beyonce's previous skin tone then had stopped for a couple months so their skin reverted to its natural paleness then the coloring would've been more natural looking but Beyonce is naturally dark.

[Anonymous No.6825241]

>>6825198
Thanks! Did you use the free shipping option by any chance?

[Anonymous No.6825251]

>>6824766
>cheapest blush there is $35
haha what the fuck
what kind of moron spends that money on blush of all things

[Anonymous No.6825253]

>>6824870
What kind of fucked up world do we live in where fucking Beyonce isn't happy with the way she looks?

[Anonymous No.6825267]

>>6824793
Try mixing it with a bit of whatever moisturizer you're using. It'll give an effect kind of like a tinted moisturizer. This way you can adjust the coverage, too.

[Anonymous No.6825271]

>>6825251
that's insane. My blush is from almay and i got it at cvs for like $6

[Anonymous No.6825276]

>>6825253
To be fair, that blonde one could be shopped.

[Anonymous No.6825307]

Well, I have tan skin and sometimes it doesn't look good with my cosplay wigs, becouse anime characters are often more pale. So I would like to know if there's any way to look less tanned without looking ill...

[Anonymous No.6825318]

>>6823320
Try winged eyeliner, and only on the top. Honestly, it's a very flattering shape and you can make small adjustments to it to make it work one almost any face.
Don't do your liner so thick, and since your complexion is light, try softer colours like grey/charcoal, navy, and dark brown.
There are hypoallergenic mascaras that, when applied properly, should not make your eyes itch at all. You should try waterproof mascara, since they're less likely to get in your eyes if they start watering; make sure to take it off completely at night, though, otherwise that could damage your eyes, especially if you wear contacts. Also, make sure to never share mascara with someone else, and never keep an opened one longer than 3 months.

To be honest, the hair and skin thing are both subjective. I do suggest getting layers around your face, because the added volume will soften things out. Soft, side-swept bangs would also be a good addition. You should also try styling your hair so it has more texture and a bit of a wave to it.

Pic related, except make the bangs longer, especially at the end.

[Anonymous No.6825327]

>>6818204
Any replies for this?

[Anonymous No.6825338]

>>6825307
Not too heavy foundation that's only s shade or two lighter than your skin.

[Anonymous No.6825394]

Does anyone know what kind of blusher would be best to get this kind of look?

>inb4 photoshop

[Anonymous No.6825406]

First time posting in /cgl/, sorry if I make a rookie mistake!

In about eight weeks, I'll be cosplaying Lisa Lisa from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. I want to use my natural hair because it's the exact colour and length as Lisa Lisa's. However, I can't for the life of me figure out what her hairstyle/parting actually is. I keep playing around with my hair when it's washed and with my straighteners, but I can't seem to get anywhere close to it. Are there any hair gurus here willing to help me out? I think I may need some sort of product to make my hair look that fabulous also, so all hairspray/other recommendations are extremely welcome.

Thank you!

[Jezebel !lfueK7pnvc No.6825412]

>>6825394
Dandelion (I think that's what it's called but if not, just look for the pink one) by Benefit has a look pretty close to that in my experience (I own it if you want to see a swatch of it on skin).

[Anonymous No.6825417]

>>6823320
Line only your top lid, keep it close to the lash line. I have droopy stoner eyes like you and just lining the top with either a wing or going a bit thicker at the end makes them look way less droopy. Lining the bottom will just make your eyes look droopier.

[Anonymous No.6825427]

Is Revlon any good? It is just a drugstore bran but its on sale so why not try it, you know
If it is,what would you recommend?

[Anonymous No.6825435]

>>6825406
It's slightly parted to the side, the side with the least hair is combed back.

I hope you have nice thick hair.

[Anonymous No.6825446]

>>6825435
That makes sense, thank you. I've been playing around with side partings for a while and still couldn't get the look right, but that clears it up.

I do have thick hair, I just hope I can tame it in time for the event. Do you think I should bring hairspray with me or will that look not require me topping it up?

[ei666shii !otnRSDkuZA No.6825451]

>>6825394
If you want to go the cream blusher route, I like using Lioele Cheek Beam Blusher in Baby Pink. It stays on longer and you can also put it on the lips too.

[Jezebel !lfueK7pnvc No.6825461]

>>6823320
Quit lining your bottom lid or if you feel you must, line it in a lighter color like gray or light brown and for your top lid you might want to think of trying a very subtle wingtip pattern to make them look like they tun up more instead of down. Also for eyeshadow you're going to want to get a neutral color pallet as browns will make your eyes pop and as you have fair skin, won't make you look as pale as something like dark eyeshadow in blacks. Also have you tried different mascaras because I always recommend mascara but don't do it at the cost of comfort because that will just make your eyes water/cause you to rub at them and mess up the make-up and make you look worse anyway. You're also going to want to get a dusty pink lipgloss or tinted lipbalm. Your current lip color is great for your face so you just want to bring it out a bit more so for you just a lipgloss or tinted lip balm would be best (kind of like this color in the picture). Then lastly, you have a great eyebrow shape but they're a bit thin/light so you may want to play them up a very light eyebrow pencil (even a brown eyeshadow will work with a slanted brush). And your complexion is great so if you want to do a blush or bronzer, make them very subtle. After that it's just typical contouring stuff.

My recommendation for your hair may be confusing but I'll try to explain it as best as I can: What you're going to want to do as it currently looks like your current hair color doesn't have much dimension to it is find a slightly brighter, honeyish shade of blonde and get highlights of those. Make sure it's pretty close to your actual hair color because for you it's best to go subtle. You almost want to have to squint and be actually looking for them to be able to notice that they're there. Also get a mousse, circle brush and blow dryer if you don't already have one and fluff that shit out more.

[Anonymous No.6825463]

>>6825427
Revlon is super awesome. I am not even joking.
look up their stuff @
beautypedia.com

[Jezebel !lfueK7pnvc No.6825477]

Does anyone have any recommendations for any long-lasting, high-coverage foundations? The one I have now is Clinique and it doesn't hide anything and seems to come right off.

[Anonymous No.6825479]

>>6825327
>>6818204
Try Bare Escentual's All over face color. Works with most skin types and is very, very pretty.

[ei666shii !otnRSDkuZA No.6825508]

>>6825477
I also use Clinique foundation, but I just started using Urban Decay's All Nighter setting spray and I shit you not, my make up stayed on for over 10 hours. I pretty much can't live with out the stuff.

[Jezebel !lfueK7pnvc No.6825525]

>>6825508
Really? I got that too and it doesn't work that well for me.

Maybe it's just because I live in a place where it's really hot and humid or something (or I'm just not spraying it on right or something). Hrm.

[ei666shii !otnRSDkuZA No.6825529]

>>6825525
How many sprays do you use? I spray it up to four times in a T then an X formation.

[Jezebel !lfueK7pnvc No.6825538]

>>6825529
Up to four? I only do once just directly at my face. I'll totally have to try it your way!

[Anonymous No.6825640]

>>6825412
I don't like their blushers, thanks anyway c:

Does anyone know what Japanese gyarus use?

[Anonymous No.6825643]

>>6818118
>>6818088
So, I decided to try contouring and highlighting today mainly to see if the Dermablend Cover Cream that's been in the back of my car for a year now is still good. I think it is, but when I tried putting on darker and lighter powders, they sort of just...vanished after I blended them.

Now I got a few questions. I used makeup sponges to put on the powder, should I be using brushes instead? Should I be putting on more powder? Should I be blending less?

Pic is what it looked like after. There is no eye makeup or blush put on. Would the contouring and highlighting actually look like its there? I've only done this like maybe 3 times before and I'm hoping to get decent at it in around two weeks time.

At least the stuble is covered...

[Anonymous No.6825650]

>>6825643
Put more on, blend less.

I remember when I was new to makeup I never used to put enough on.

[Anonymous No.6825666]

>>6825650
Not crossplay-anon, but how to know when's enough and not too much?

[Anonymous No.6825722]

>>6825643
>>6825650
Ah shit, I just realized that the cover cream might be concealer, and not foundation...

Would that make any difference at all? Either way, I'll try again tomorrow and post the results.

[Anonymous No.6825858]

>>6825394
A cream would be best, like the others suggested, and apply the blush only on the apples of your cheeks.
>>6825427
Revlon is very good, especially for a drugstore brand. Some makeup professionals even consider it on par with luxury brands.
>>6825446
Bring it with you in case you get any fly-aways, or in case of any unforeseen circumstances. You can get travel bottle of certain hairsprays from Walmart.

[Anonymous No.6825878]

What would you suggest for someone who has no idea what she's doing in regards to makeup and has never worn any before?

At 20 years old I'm a little tired of being mistaken for being 12 everytime I go to the store

[Anonymous No.6825985]

>>6825878
Watch lots of youtube makeup tutorials! That is how I learned. Makeup includes:
Foundation
Blush
Concealer
Eyeliner
Mascara
Eyeshadow
Lip products

Youtube 'how to apply x', 'how to choose x', 'x reviews', there is a wealth of recourses.

[Anonymous No.6826015]

>>6825985
Oh wow thats a lot, thanks!

[Anonymous No.6826103]

>>6825878
gossmakeupartist

he's (yes, he) the best

[Anonymous No.6826323]

>>6825241
Not the anon you're talking to, but I've used both free shipping and the one above it (I think it's $2?). There really was no difference between the two, except the tracking number.

[Anonymous No.6826947]

>>6826103

He's great! I like Lisa Elridge too.

[Anonymous No.6827047]

What is the best way to apply liquid foundation? Like right now I just use my fingers but should I be using a brush or a sponge? What is better?

[Anonymous No.6827655]

>>6827047
sponge.

[Anonymous No.6828300]

>>6827047
Personally, my order of preference goes: (clean!) fingers > brush > sponge
I feel like brushes and sponges suck up too much liquid, and the brush applies too much while the sponge applies too little. Just my opinion.
I think sponges are good for doing blending around corners, like your mouth and nose.

[Anonymous No.6829753]

Crossplay-anon here!

Is the contouring and highlighting actually necessary? I tried it on today (horribly, I might add) and honestly, I felt more like a drag queen than an anime character.

In the picture, Kotori only seems to have eye make up, pale foundation, and blush. My friend, who is a drag queen, also said the same thing and mentioned nothing about contouring or highlighting. I know its a cartoon but still...Is there even a point for a human to put it on?

[wwww !MT2AWNjkeA No.6831220]

>>6829753
Contouring is for face shaping. It's for people that want to make their face or certain features either stand out or slim down. Like, someone with a wide nose could use bronzer on the side of their nose to add more shadows and make it look slimmer. People put a light color/hightlight on their cheekbones to brighten up their features and make their cheeks look higher. A cosplayer could use it to make their features resemble an animu feature because, damn, it's rare and close to impossible to reach those standards.

It's all in personal preference. I'm trying to get the hang of bronzers myself, but people gotta do what they gotta do.

--

Speaking of contouring, how does one contour their round face to make it look slimmer? I keep finding tutorials on how to widen a slim face but it's never the other way around. ; _ ;

[wwww !MT2AWNjkeA No.6831232]

New thread >>6831229