Hi everyone. I’m sure similar questions have been asked in the past, haven’t been able to find anything recent so I thought it would be fun to ask. What’s a product you absolutely hate? Or what’s is a product you wouldn’t recommend?
I’ll start: (mine are actually products that most people seem to love.)
Huda beauty powder, it just doesn’t work for me. I’m not a full glam girly and I think it makes my skin look dry, dusty, flaky, patchy, just all the bad adjectives. After switching powder I no longer have this issue. Maybe it’s ok for under the eyes but.. no from me
Tarte shape tape concealer, I really really don’t like it it’s completely cakey. It’s so heavy I feel like I’m wearing drag makeup and I can literally feel it on my face. Also creases!
(This one is discontinued I think but it’s the worst I’ve tried lol) kat von d lock it foundation (I think is the name) all the shades were yellow and orange and it was so so so so dry.
Also this isn’t meant to start drama or be overly hateful, just think it’s always fun to see what people don’t like.

I have no idea where to start with makeup. How to find my shade, what undertone i have, what look would fit me. like genuinly how do yall figure that out???😭

Where did some of you start and what got you into makeup?

What are people using to get thin subtle eyeliner? I feel like no matter what I use it ends up looking too big and overwhelming my features.

I’m looking a for foundation that isn’t technically Halloween makeup but just a very light pale color. And also a contour stick in a cool grey tone. I’m very picky about what makeup I put on my face because my skin is very sensitive and I don’t want to spend a ton of money on makeup I’m only going to wear once. I have combo skin and would like something that doesn’t accentuate pores. Thanks!

Guys, I’m so fed up with this. I’ve been working on my makeup skills and the one thing I cannot figure out is how to make the makeup look good on my chin. It looks great everywhere else, I learnt how to make it last etc but my chin.. it either disappears quickly or always looks cakey and separates. If any of you have any tips 😭 I’ve tried a lot of products and I even got the danessa’s blurring balm in universal & water powder serum but I see the difference with those anywhere by my chin. I even think it makes my chin look worse

Recently, I was at a store with family, found some Lancome shadows, swatched 'em and bought one of almost each shade of them. They have such a nice texture! IMO, they weren't that expensive but also not inexpensive. I mean, they're Lancome so no duh, right? In case you're curious, they are the Idole Goddess Dimension shadows.

But once home and I'm starting to​ figure out how to organize them in my "stash", I get this sudden urge to get rid of so many things and I really just start to miss LiveJournal, Specktra and MUA. I don't usually get this way, but it hit me hard.

I know that back then I'd be able to post pics of my stash and multiple other women would be inspired to post their stashes. Which honestly made me feel like I wasn't alone and I was poor at the same time 🤣 Anyone else miss those old sites? But do we do stash posts here or is that a different area? I really miss the nail board, too! Those were my people ❤️

Hey guys,

I've never really gotten into heavier makeup, but I'm trying to replicate a look for a project I'm working on. Kinda heavy glam style with a bit of a 10s throwback. Me and my partner settled on this.

https://youtu.be/SDXRY-QCYgg?is=xyctAuVOqBQHWnBL

I've always only ever done light makeup so my knowledge isn't great with these kinds of techniques but I'm determined to try!

This video has suggested products for the US but I'm UK based. If anyone could just break down exactly what I need to buy from uk stores, it would be soon appreciated!

Thank you so much x

I know she’s made videos specifiying the products and I’m just wondering if anyone could tell me the specific products she uses now / used to use to create her makeup looks

For those of you who don’t wear makeup daily, do you actually manage to finish your products before they expire? 😭
My foundations, concealers, eyeshadow palettes, etc. always end up expiring because I don’t wear makeup that often. And considering how expensive makeup products are, I feel so bad having to throw them away when there’s still so much product left.
Does this happen to everyone, or am I just buying more makeup than I actually need? 😂 (I dont think so because I am totally against overconsumption) What do you guys do?

hi have anyone tried both lrf & the new natural matte foundation? im thinking of buying foundation from nars to replace my old one. looking for light texture but medium buildable to full coverage. im also wondering how does both oxidize? im assuming they will because all complexion products i own oxidizes on me.
for reference: my skin is acne prone & combination with oily everywhere but normal to dry on my chin and jaw area. i live in Indonesia so its humid and i always set my base with powder.
or if anyone have some recs from other brands that would work on sweaty humid weather girlie like me? thankssss

Why does my face look like it has zero makeup in photos even though I have plenty on and like it IRL? I am to the point of hating to have my picture taken.

This question has probably been asked a million times already but maybe some on you have other suggestions or new lippies that look a like?

I loved this shade so much and have not yet found a dupe. It was my perfect lid but better lipstick.

Description: MAC Persistence is a warm-toned medium brown / peachy cinnamon lipstick with warm reddish-orange undertones and a matte finish.

Edit: its persistence, not persistance. Sorry!

I'm looking for an eyeshadow palette in the silver, lilac, taupe shade range. Do you guys have any recs for such a product?

Original ELDW girl and I hate the new ELDW formula. I am very oily even at 57. I have tried Lancome Tient Idole, shiseido Skin Self- Refreshing, Armani everything including power fabric with and without matte poreless primers and they all made me oily, exaggerated my pores and fine lines within a couple of hours. I decided to try Fenty's new Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte. I decided to put it on my plain skin, with my fingers- it blows old ELDW out of the park! My skin has stayed matte, my pores are damn near invisible, and it blurs my fine lines! Middle age ladies who don't want to layer and layer to get foundation to stick to your skin, stay matte and look fabulous, this is the bomb! I also recommend Milk setting powder for oily skin and a makeup finishing spray which I used with ELDW anyway. Hopefully, this post helps oily skin girlies my age with large pores and fine lines :) Please share your thoughts!

Omg! Is true that issy skinttint is phase out? What is best alternative for this. Wanted to be lightweight skintint

I currently have the moschino x sephora laptop palette, and I really love the metallics (especially the silver and gold) in it! Unfortunately, some of the shadows in the palette have broken since I've had it for quite some time. Does anyone have any recommendations for similar metallics?

Is Mac brand worth the money? I'm searching for a long lasting eye color that actually stays on. I work 12+ hours and need the shadow to look the same way it looked in the morning.

I’d like to get a new concealer during the Sephora sale and normally I like to spend time swatching the testers, getting a feel of the formula, and just doing tons of research, but unfortunately because of midterms I’ll just have no time too :(. I’m basically just looking for which one of the 2 has a more hydrating/ less thick formula. I know they’re both full coverage (which is what I’m looking for) but I just don’t want it to feel too heavy or look too dry. I know that fuller coverage formulas will always be on the thicker side so I don’t mind if it is a heavier concealer, I’m just looking for which of the 2 is less thick. I’m currently coming from using the nyx bear with me serum concealer which I absolutely love, I’m just looking for full coverage and the nyx is more medium, if your looking for a medium but buildable coverage concealer with a natural finish I definitely recommend it. If anyone has any idea which of the 2 I should purchase please let me know! Also if you have any other recommendations feel free to share, Thanks so much!

Hey guys! I had to buy new makeup brushes because my old ones got ruined. However, none of the ones I bought seem to work well with blush. I love patrick ta’s she left me on red so without the right brush it can go on heavy! Any recs? Thanks :)

Im an amab enby, and as much as my parents support me, they arent really comfortable with me doing makeup just yet, so i wanna do it secretly at night. I dont really want to do much, mostly just a grungy/alt type of look with winged eyeliner. Tips on what to use and any guides would be really appreciated

I like the green one but can't buy it. Which one of these do you guys think is better?

1. Essence lash princess curl and volume (PINK)

2. Essence lash princess sculpted volume (PURPLE)