Beginner Makeup Kit

[JenniferB]

I was going to purchase Genderlife's transsexual makeup kit until I realized they don't even use encryption when you enter your personal information. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good book or good beginner's makeup kit.

Love Susan

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Dearheart,

I am old-school Don't fret about makeup kits. For starters, just get some lipstick, mascara, and foundation. You can find these easily in the women's section of Walmart, CVS, Rite Aide, many groceries stores, etc. Trust me, no one will ever question you. Just buy what you want (you can use the back of your hand for color matching if necessary )

If you get nailpolish... make sure you get nailpolish remover too

Start slow and small. Get used to using make up

Love

Brenda

[Carolyn Marie]

Susan, Brenda's advice was very sound. You don't have to go to a lot of trouble.

But if a kit is still what you would like to try, you can do what I did and go to a makeup counter in almost any department store - I chose Sephora at

J.C Penney, and (if you're in male mode) tell them you want to purchase a gift for a young niece, or maybe your S.O. They usually have at least one

gift pack or kit that has an assortment of items.

The problem will be that the color shades made not be appropriate for your skin or eyes, but at least you'll have something to practice with.

One other thing you must have is makeup remover pads. Mascara especially is really hard to remove with just soap and water.

Then, go on Youtube and watch some how-to videos.

Have fun!

Carolyn Marie

[JenniferB]

Dearheart,

I am old-school Don't fret about makeup kits. For starters, just get some lipstick, mascara, and foundation. You can find these easily in the women's section of Walmart, CVS, Rite Aide, many groceries stores, etc. Trust me, no one will ever question you. Just buy what you want (you can use the back of your hand for color matching if necessary )

If you get nailpolish... make sure you get nailpolish remover too

Start slow and small. Get used to using make up

Love

Brenda

Thanks Brenda for the information. I will definitely use the back of my hand to match color. I need something for the bags under my eyes. I think I got those from staring at a computer screen for so long.

I'm already passed the nailpolish part and am used to buying it. Was using pink and now I just bought "marine blue" that I'm going to use for my next GT appointment. I want to also start using makeup for my GT and my first local MTF support group meeting.

I did find this site that has some useful info after I made my original post.

Makeup Tips for the Absolute Beginner

Love Susan

[Guest Ashley C.]

Starting out with makeup can be fun, but a little daunting . In addition to what everyone else has told you, my best advice for you is to take your time and go slow. Pick a day where you'll just be hanging around the house, then just have at it. My second-best tip: Less is more . No worries though, you'll learn as you go.

Now, try your best not to poke yourself in the eye with your mascara brush, or get foundation in your eyebrows or up your nose like I do

[Guest chngnwnd]

If you have a GG friend that you are out to or it is safe to come out to, she can be of tremendous assistance as well.

[Guest Donna Jean]

Susan.....

Learning makeup is like anything else....

Part technique...part skill...part quality of your tools....

And 110% practice!

Like mentioned above....get some and get going.....make sure to have "remover" on hand....

Go for it, Hon....

Donna Jean

[Guest danabanana]

Ok, I've just started transitioning and need a little help getting my order in to buy makeup online. Anyone have a list of must haves? Halloween is coming up and I think it will be a nice way to come out to my best friend. I have only seriously messed around with the basics like eyes and lips. Haven't gotten the foundation and contouring thing down yet, although I have been quite impressed with my work when I had the goods to work with (thanks mom! shhhh....)

Also, if anyone has a good idea to figure out skin tone and choosing shades I'd be ecstatic! I got some makeup apps but you can't really go by a photo taken on your back porch at midnight with a couple in me (drinks)!

[Guest danabanana]

Just a little note. You guys are the first to see me publicly tell anybody. I'm feeling kind of awesome right now. Smiling feels great!

[Guest MsGsptlsnz]

I've got a method I use and it seems to work fairly well. The other day I had a moment of zen when I femed up and I saw a woman looking back at me in the mirror.

First off, I obsesses about my skin. I wash my face routinely, use exfoliants and mud masks regualrly. I lotion my face several times a day and have lotion on as a base under makeup. My skintone has leveled out nicely and I don't bother with foundation most times.

I use some concealer sticks on the beard and stache area then a powder foundation product over that and on a few problem areas. A bit of blush, a darker lipstick minimizing the lips and then I spend the most time on eyes. I probably have a dozen differant eyeshadow kits and I experiment with them until I get the look I like. Eyebrow pencils and mascara are very useful too. I like a thick brow faded into the darker shadow on the lid.

Now mind you I am over 40 and I noticed most women that age around here don't bother with foundation, mostly the younger set are using it regularly. You should look at how women your age are doing their make up so you don't look out of place.

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[Guest danabanana]

Gosh, that sounds complicated. Ha!

[Guest SusanB]

And of course remain seated untill the ride has come to a complete stop

[Guest Danielle J]

You can order makeup online from Marykay or Sephora. You can also get a prepaid visa debit card if you don't want your infromation out there.

Hugs

[Guest danabanana]

My girlfriend recommends bh cosmetics. I checked their website and their prices are really good. They have palettes with tons of colors and you can create custom palettes when you know which ones you like and the refills are like a dollar or two. I started using a primer and also use it on my lips to "erase" them and top them off with lip gloss for a nude lip look. Love it because it draws attention to my eyes. I'm up HERE, boys!

Oh, I noticed that the Revlon primer seems to suck the moisture out of my lips, but mineral eyeshadow dries out the lids and primer shields them from that. I just make sure that I use plenty of Blistex Lip Medix after.