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Guest Donna Jean

i have a question when first starting make up did you ask for help how did you go about doing that.

Jo-Ann

Well, if you're just beginning...it's always good to get some experienced help...

Going to a makeup counter at department stores is fun....

Or even looking on You Tube....there are a lot of "How To's" there...

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Guest sarah f

I watched my mom as a kid and got an idea on how and where each kind goes. I then just practiced putting it on until I got it down. I still have trouble with mascara though. That is the hardest one to master.

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I got help first from Youtube, but I did ask for help in selecting the proper foundation color from a

cosmetics counter girl (it was fun!). But I've never gotten a full makeover at a cosmetics counter yet.

The biggest help has been my son's GF, who really knows her stuff. She did a whole makeover on me at home, and

gave me great tips. She even went to Sephora with me to pick out some stuff. :D Great girl, that one!

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Guest Lizzie McTrucker

I watched my mom as a kid and got an idea on how and where each kind goes. I then just practiced putting it on until I got it down. I still have trouble with mascara though. That is the hardest one to master.

Practice, practice, practice! It gets easier the more you do it. Remember, just take your time and go slowly. I used to hate doing mascara because I was afraid I'd poke my eye out. Well, one day I did poke my eye but I survived and I still do mascara. Just have to remember to go slowly as you're aiming for light delicate hairs above your eyes.

As for how I learned, it was a combination of asking some of my friends and looking online. Of all my friends, I only asked those who I've seen pictures of and thought "wow her makeup is awesome!". Girls (at least my friends) don't mind sharing some makeup tips, tricks or secrets with their friends. :)

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Since i just recently got my make up looking right. I am in support of the idea of asking friends about things or tricks they do. Also, the make up girls at the drug store will show you all of the basic steps without a problem, guy or girl. The girl i talked to seemed really excited to go to work on my face and explain everything she did. Moisturize, foundation and concealer. For Lips, eyes i loved youtube for the many videos demonstrating techniques as has been mentioned already. My favorite on youtube is a woman named Michelle Phan. her videos are clear, she is very professional in her presentation, she also is calming and has great music while she goes about her application and explanation and is an over all great teacher. check her out.

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What's the best way to remove make-up? I've been wanting to experiment with eye make-up, but I'm afraid that if I use something designed for long wear, that I might not be able to remove it for work. All suggestions welcomed.

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What's the best way to remove make-up? I've been wanting to experiment with eye make-up, but I'm afraid that if I use something designed for long wear, that I might not be able to remove it for work. All suggestions welcomed.

Hi Dawn,

I use eye-makeup removal solution and make-up removal towelette. They are good for most makeup products, however for water-proof stuff, I use warm water and they will come off easily. If you have to remove makeup before work, a pack of make-up removal towelette plus washing your face with warm water maybe good enough. Hope this help.

Erikka :)

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What's the best way to remove make-up? I've been wanting to experiment with eye make-up, but I'm afraid that if I use something designed for long wear, that I might not be able to remove it for work. All suggestions welcomed.

I don't use anything designed for long term or waterproof since I'm not "out" and passing. Too much trouble getting it off. Also, I hate black mascara, looks very unnatural on me. Many years ago I used to have a heck of a time getting Red Red lipstick completely off, not that it looked good anywayrolleyes.gif

Lastly, Ponds Cold Cream, both the blue and green jars are good and inexpensive. I've been stuck using soap and water on eye make a few times and its pretty brutal on the skin. No matter how much you pay for clear liquid eye makeup remover I think its basically like Johnsons Baby Oil.

Michelle

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