The Magic Of Makeup...

[Guest ignota]

Well... not exactly beauty, but hey... Not real make-up either

I got myself some tinted moisturiser. The first tentative foray into making myself actually look slightly ok, rather than an ugly boy. When I put it on, I was amazed. It really evens out the colour, even did a half-job of covering my hair shadow. When I first thought of trying make-up, I thought I was going to turn into some sort of clown, but having tried this stuff, I've actually started to believe I might be able to look ok one day.

Cons: it's a bit dark, and looks a little mask-like. And it doesn't change my face shape But practice, get something lighter that's actually proper make-up... woww... And concealer might be a plan too - does that go over the foundation?

BUT overall, a nice experience much better than I thought it would be. I can't wait to try more

Just thought I'd share

[Guest sarah f]

We all have to start somewhere. Keep practicing and you will get it down. Yes real makeup will be better for you and not look like a mask. Unless you are brave enough to go to a store and ask what shade fits you best then start on the lighter end of makeup.

I put concealer on first then foundation. The foundation helps conceal the concealer if that makes sense.

Good Luck

[Guest Krisina]

Concesler first like under the eyes and on beard shadow area. You need something thicker prob for the beard shadow areavlike Derma Blend. Foundation over top except around the eye area where the concealer was. Get a concealer brush, foundation brush, an air brush for blending. A little not a lot of blush is a nice touch too. As far as making it so you don't look like you have a mask on. Make sure you are using colors closest to your skin color. Use some foundation a little bit on your neck. That is why it may be looking like a mask the contrast between your face and neck color.

Krisina

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

I'm actually getting good results using a liquid makeup foundation over the concealer I've applied to the beard shadow area. I didn't think it would actually work but to my surprise it did! yay no more thick makeup!

They say matching foundation to the underside of your wrist is a good indicator, but I've noticed they're not always right....

[Guest ignota]

Thanks for your tips I'm still barely brave enough to go into the women's section, but I'm getting there Can't wait to try out this stuff! So is powder generally better than liquid?

[Guest Aly Kat]

Random knowledge:

- I think powder looks better when correctly applied... BUT! liquid is faster, lasts longer, and can protect and moisten the skin.

- When choosing a color, I usually just go with something that matches the "average" color of my entire face

- spread outward on your face

- make sure your face is clean and oil-free before applying (forget brand, but there are amazing blue sheets that turn transparent when I blot my face)

- healthy = pretty. drink lots of water, eat your veggies, and take some supplements (multis + omega-3s)

- use your fingers or one of those foam-y sponge-y things to get even coverage

- don't put it all over your face unless absolutely necessary

- I usually put some sort of powder-y goodness on after foundation depending on how my skin is that day and time of year (powder, blush... eye makeup on my nose sometimes haa)

...and I don't even think I would notice a "boy" in the makeup aisle. I used to be scared, but I don't think there's any shame in wanting to look nice =)

PRACTICEEEeeEeeEEeeeee xO

-Alison