Useing Makeup For The First Time.

[Guest Daniel Dee]

hello everyone. this is my first post so I hope I get it right. My wife has gone away for a few days so i am having a ball dressing most of the time. I have never used makeup before as I am getting on a bit but was curoius to see what it would be like. So yesterday I went out and prchased some makeup and got home and had a try. Well first go was a bit messy partly because I had to remove my glasses to do the eyes and found it difficult. However it was fun so today I tried again and got a better result. i guess it will take a lot of practice and trying different things but I think it will work OK for me. So will deffinately try again. I felt very brave going in the store and makeing my purchase but nothing happened which gives one confidence. Any tips welcome.

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Here is a trick we nearsighted people can use. Buy a magnification mirror - it counteracts the nearsightedness without glasses, so you can do your eyes.

Also

LESS IS MORE! Underplay the eyeshadow

Lizzy

[Guest ChloëC]

And don't forget to get it all off, when you're done, and use a good cleaning agent that won't damage your skin.

Hugs

Chloe

[Guest Daniel Dee]

Thanks Chloe and Lizie, Yes I forgot to say I did remember after the first go that we did have a magnifying mirror which I used the second time and it made it a lot easier. Now I did wonder about getting it all off and used soap and water but will now look out for some cleansing agent. Means another trip to the shops.

[Guest elliscd]

I usually just wear eye-liner and just so you know, even with the best make-up remover etc. it won't all come off straight away. I find that after cleansing with a make-up remover wipe, it takes a full in-the-shower facewash or two before its all gone, becuase it gets all into the follicles between the eyelashes. That could just be the kohl pencils I use though, maybe it's different with liquid eye-liner though I've heard it's worse.

[Guest SidESlicker]

My advice? Go the whole nine yards.

Get yourself one of those home-spa sets. The kind that comes with a loofah, an exfoliating wash, a mud mask and a scented body wash. Primp and spoil your body all day, and make sure to use healthy lotians that'll make your body feel really good.

Then go and put on some make up. I agree with what's said above, and that less is more. Practice that whole womanly secret of being able to put on make up that looks like you didn't put on any at all. Also, healthy make up removers are nice

[Guest Barbie]

hello everyone. this is my first post so I hope I get it right. My wife has gone away for a few days so i am having a ball dressing most of the time. I have never used makeup before as I am getting on a bit but was curoius to see what it would be like. So yesterday I went out and prchased some makeup and got home and had a try. Well first go was a bit messy partly because I had to remove my glasses to do the eyes and found it difficult. However it was fun so today I tried again and got a better result. i guess it will take a lot of practice and trying different things but I think it will work OK for me. So will deffinately try again. I felt very brave going in the store and makeing my purchase but nothing happened which gives one confidence. Any tips welcome.

If you have an understanding female friend who is willing to help with the make up, it will help. I don't know if you have the luxury of an understanding third party.

I suggest Bare Minerals (or Bare Escentuals) since they offer great coverage, do not create a mask or line because you brush it on and can control it. The shadows are best can be blended for a soft look, creating the elusion of one color blending to another and another along the eye lash line -- without making it appear to be too heavy and obvious. Mixed with a small amount of water will blend and stay put. They also have a video, or pics on their web about blending, especially for eye shadows. Use a contoured brush for shadow. Dark smokey eyes are great for a 20 year old. Less is better. They do have a section that suggests what eye shadows go with what foundation best, but I could not find the part that showed how to blend the shadow. It probably comes with the starter kit.

Do not get hooked into a monthly clubs where they auto send you products. They can be found as Sephora, if you have one in your area. Some stores carry Bare Minerals or Bare Escentuals. You will need several different brushes.

http://www.bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Home-Show?brandId=BM&site=254&cm_mmc=Google-_-New_G_BM_-_Brand_-_Alone-_-Bare_Minerals_-_Alone-_-bare%20minerals_Exact_Match

Also Pur makes a good pressed powder that goes on with a brush or sponge and softens as you run the brush or sponge over the pressed powder. I prefer this one overal and use a brush because I can control the coverage. Does not cakey and I like it better that Bare Minerals which is looser. Buy new brushes as the get used, if you decide that you like either product. Either should be a good product; use a starter kit.

I avoid liquid makeup. And in my opinion, if you have light to brown hair or eyes -- brown miscara if you can find it. Black, which seems to be the most prevalent shade, does not work as well for a light skin, eyes or light brown haired female. A waterproof brown, if you can find one. Though black may be good for your coloring.

http://www.purminerals.com/4-in-1-Pressed-Mineral-Makeup-Foundation-With-SPF-15

A moisturizer is a must before beginning giving the moisturizer time to absorb. You can feel confident; I do not think the stores care who buys the products at all.

[Guest Barbie]

This may seem a bit weird, and I am not being facetious, but if you live in or near a major city there are makeup artists that work privately, if you do not have an understanding female friend. Not the ones in in major department stores. And this will probably sound even more weird, but I am serious. Some of those private makeup artists work out of tattoo parlors.

My niece does this -- makes up people in a tattoo parlor. But since she's young, she tends to have a heavy hand with all make-up. So, if possible, you will want one who is not going to make you up according to their vision, but teach you to apply your make up in a way that makes you feel comfortable.

I know this may seem offbeat, but tattoo artists sometimes work with makeup and are non-judgmental. And they want the work.

[Guest akari94]

I have always wanted to try makeup but I didn't know what colors would be best for me and what products wouldn't damage my skin. any suggestions?

[Guest Jessica Who]

Congratulations! Makeup has actually surpassed clothing as far as capturing my interest because there is so much that makeup can do for you. My advice would be to remember that it takes practice, practice, practice to acquire skills in applying cosmetics. I've been doing it for a little while now and I'm still learning every time. It's fun though!

I like going to places like Sephora where they will help match your shades and really give you the attention you deserve as a customer.

-Jessica

[Guest X Lucy X]

Hi Daniel

I had the same problem as you not quite sure on makeup but in time you will get better at putting it on. most of the time i can apply it good but i have to get my patner to

help with the eye liner that i find tricky somtimes and getting the right shape of the lips but carry on and get as much practice as you can .. and fyi the ladys at boots are quite helpfull in this depatment they would know what would suit you so it might be a idea to take a trip down to them. and getting advice from them is free so give it a shot.

X Lucy X

[Guest Katie_in_AK]

Yeah, it is very exciting and a bit overwhelming to go into the make-up section of the store and find 2000 varieties of "the same stuff". Then trying to be discreet, you just grab and put in your hand basket hoping not to seem "out of place". I know the feeling. Sux. Trying doing that with bras and panties. I HATE not being able to browse and read labels and such. People may think your just some sort of panty perv! We know better! THANK GOD, my wife is now totally on board and we're dressing and doing make up and nails together. Talk about 10 tons off your shoulders. But for some wives, if ever, it may take years to break it to her gently or if at all depending. (actually she's at the store right now getting a few pieces for me right now) Since she isn't really into much make-up, she helps what she can. She did my hair this morning, but it's short still (i've decided to grow it out so I can play with it more), and she made me a "pretty as she could". I'm not trying to pass or go out in public, so I just use a little bronzer that she bought me, and a little mascara, just for that little hint when I look in the mirror and I see in my eyes, Kate looking back at me. I even did her toenails today. I let her pick which color of my polishes she wanted. What fun! So for now, I'm not investing too heavily in beard cover, etc b/c I don't plan to go out, and with our younger son in the house, I don't want something that seems a bit "off" to him. It's just so much fun! I hope you have a blast!