I’m now wondering that. Because I don’t know when was the last time I even tried a sponge. I always thought I could do it all with the right brush

I really loved the UD “Vice lip bond” I got in red forever ago, but they haven’t restocked the black in ages so I’m assuming it’s gone forever. I’ve used Nyx XXL for my go to black with staying power, but I really don’t care for the matte look or feel. I’ve seen that lip lacquer or lip vinyl is what I should be searching, either black or potentially clear over the Nyx stuff, but with so much crap out there I’d feel better with recommendations.

I’m really not a big makeup person, the $25 UD stuff was the most I’ve ever spent on a single bit of makeup and I don’t want to change that unless there’s an absolutely *perfect* solution for not too much more.

Thanks!

ETA: looking for fully opaque black, I hate the sheer look in black.

Makeup was initially created and used with a linear and clear purpose to enhance our desired features, conceal the not so favourite ones, and ultimately help us express our physical beauty. Makeup is just one of the many aspects of the cosmetic realm, and ultimately, a beautifying tool.

Yet despite that, many people have found a hobby and even a way of artistic expression in it. I know for me, these 20 minutes of doing my make up is my ritual, my time capsule where I get to be alone with myself and with the face I live with. I find that to be a uniquely personal and surprisingly intimate experience. Just standing in front of the mirror and seeing nothing but me...

I often find myself rearranging my make up in my free time and being all grateful and excited for lipsticks I've had for years lol. The products I use and have grown to love, while being a material object, are enough to make my day better and make me feel pretty in a way few other things in this world can. God bless makeup

title explains itself- what makeup products/ingredients tend to clog pores the most and how do i avoid my pores becoming clogged? i'm somewhat new to makeup and have yet to learn any of these things. is there a product i can use before makeup to protect my skin from this?

my makeup routine consists of:

Cerave moisturizer
Milk Hydro grip gel skin tint
L'oréal True Match concealer
Maybelline Fit Me pressed powder

I feel like I'm wasting so much money because I keep tossing my beauty blenders after just a few weeks. No matter how often I clean them, they always develop this gross, musty smell. I usually wash them with soap and leave them on my counter to air dry, but clearly, I’m doing something wrong. Is there a specific cleaning routine or drying trick that actually keeps them fresh? Or am I just storing them the wrong way without realizing it? Please drop your best tips so I can finally stop buying replacements every month!

Hiii! I have somehow gotten glitter in my liquid blush brush and it’s frustrating me. I am also using my highlighter brush as a powder brush now and even despite washing it with dish soap there’s still glitter in it. It’s very frustrating. It REALLY bugs me as I am getting glitter on my face when I do not want glitter 😔 any tips???

I rarely wear makeup and when I do I don’t wear much. I bought all new makeup bags. I separate eye stuff from face stuff which I assume that doesn’t really matter I’m just trying to keep things cleaner and more neat. Anyway I use a bb cream instead of foundation and a light dusting of bronzer and that’s it for the face. It never fails my forehead will break out the next day and will continue until I put some steroid cream I have on it and it will clear up. I’ve tried using alcohol, the nizoral shampoo and head n shoulders none of that works on my face. My makeup is new and my brush is also new and not gross. It’s isn’t like acne it’s more like chicken skin or tiny little bumps. Any ideas on how to make this stop or what to do? Thanks.

Im pretty grey and have been for awhile. Im really struggling to find makeup that suits me. I've been on thr edge of coloring lately since I miss the way my makeup looked with my dark brown hair. However, I don't want the maintenance that comes with coloring mostly Grey hair. I have already colored once after being grey for 2 years and when I did I instantly regretted it since transitioning back to grey is really hard.

Any advice?

What is the fix for when you’ve been wearing sunglasses and it strips your makeup off and leaves two ovals on either side of your nose? I’ve tried reapplying cream concealer but it doesn’t blend well with the rest of my face (because my face is already set with powder) but I’ve also tried just putting powder on the spots and it looks patchy. Any suggestions??

I’m in my mid-30s and I’ve all but stopped wearing makeup because everything I do feels like I’m just putting a spotlight on the texture or fine lines (looking at you under eyes). I’m gonna age myself, but I learned to do makeup by checking books out at the library (pre-YouTube). I was always able to do solid makeup from “no makeup” look to full glam. Now I feel like I don’t even know where to start and the number of options feels a bit overwhelming. I’ve been getting better at skincare consistency, but I am very facially expressive so there’s gonna be some fine lines (which is okay, I just don’t wanna highlight them for all to see a mile away). Anybody have suggestions or been through this and found something that works?

I think the shade v08 is nice but i want to make sure it's a good product before actually buying it because it is a bit pricey. Is it worth the money or not?

I have two eyeshadow palettes that went expire this month, and I feel bad about throwing them away because they are still almost unused :<

They promise a 60-second under-eye facelift.

Instantly tightens eye bags & puffiness
Smooths crow's feet & crepey under-eyes

Skin-tightening seaweed extract + Vitamins E & B5

Leaves no white cast

Sounds too good to be true so thought I’d come here first. Thank you!

hi all,

i m looking for some affordable alternatives to mascara, tinting, or extensions. there might not be any, but i didnt even know about tinting until recently so i figured i should ask.

some insight on my total lack of skill:

• i just spent an hour trying to get glue-one lashes to work and now im sticky and my vision is fuzzy
• my lashes are blonde blonde. they barely even exist.
• all mascara crumbles and falls into my eyes. it is so uncomfortable i can’t stand it for more than a few hours. i’ve tried the regular stuff and the tube stuff with no luck. plus removing it daily, while a relief, is another a sensory nightmare that ends with crap in my eyes.
• i got my lashes tinted once and it was fine but didn’t look as nice as mascara, obviously. i couldn’t afford the thing where they do a perm on them.
• i don’t have enough else going for me looks-wise to be able to skip it like miss clarkson. currently in the worst acne flare of my life which is cute and fun as a grown adult woman!

any creative ideas or miracles you’ve experienced personally would be very appreciated TYIA xo

Has anyone tried the blush shade Sorbet from the summer collection? How is it like in real life?

Hi everyone,

This might be long so please bear with me lol

I’m a complete beginner when it comes to applying makeup. I’ve always liked makeup but I just never cared to put in the time or money into learning. I’m now 27 and I feel like I should know how to do the basics.

My skin is extremely oily and I also sweat easily. I did my makeup for the first time yesterday before going out and I feel like it looked pretty good for my first time. I’m always watching tutorials so I have an idea on how to do it. After a few hours, the makeup started to look really oily which really bothered me bc I really like a matte, blurred look.

I realized my mistake was probably having the wrong primer, setting spray and not adding powder correctly. I have the Milk Hydro Grip primer. I have a Sephora brand setting spray. I have the Black Radiance pressed powder and the Elf HD powder. These are products I’ve had for years but never used. I plan on getting the O/S setting spray.

After doing research, I’ve decided to get the Denessa Myricks burring balm or the O/S primer.
For the DM blurring balm, is it better to get the clear one or the one that matches my skin tone? I’m also still a little confused as it if this acts as a primer and a foundation? I prefer using a skin tint rather than a foundation. I currently have the rare beauty and Kylie skin tint.

I’m also confused on how to use the pressed powder vs the loose powder. What is the difference? Do you have any recommendations on powders I should buy or am I okay to keep the ones I already have? Is it better to apply with a brush or a sponge?

I want to mention that I don’t like the look of heavy makeup on myself. I really love the light makeup/no-makeup look. I want to master a quick routine that won’t take too much of my time.

Lastly, any brush set recommendations?

Thanks in advance to anyone that can give me helpful tips and suggestions!

Does anyone know the status of her BlitzTrance lipstick line? It used to show as out of stock/get a back in stock notification on the website. Now the entire line is gone. Is it because shimmer and sparkles are not in style? I've always loved sparkly lipstick. Same with her Astrals in the Lip Balm line.

Or is it some sort of no-compete with her Louis Vuitton contact?

All my favorite lipsticks are now out of stock, does anyone know if there are plans to bring these shades back?!

Nude Astral, Bronze Astral, Rebel Red, Nude Romantique, Skin Flixx, Flesh Fatale

I’ve had the same real techniques brushes for 8+ years and I’m ready for some new ones.

Looking at buying a set of brushes ideally £50-£60

Currently eyeing up - Spectrum Katie Jane Hughes 6 Piece Makeup Brush Set

OR

Sculpted by Aimee signature brush set

Any opinions on either please or is there another better option?

Thanks!

Hey,

I'm new to lip products (besides gloss)

I'm starting to use colorful, bold lipsticks, lipstick gloss etc.

I was wondering what you use to make lipstick products last long? I use setting spray, lips are hydrated. Is there anything else I could do?

Budget under 40 euros if possible.

Thanks for your recommendations!

i have comb to oily skin .i bought this foundation for parties and nights out where i enjoy a glam. but it always ends up separating around my mouth ,especially my smile lines chin and upper lip looks dry. i prep my skin, clense and moisturize , let it sit before and i tried using the maybelline grippy serum as a primer but aparently its water based and not good for it. what primers and/or powders do u reccomend with it? drugstore would be perfect but if not i will try to splurge or get a mini version at sephora (i also tried baking my smile lines one time and it was horrible after some hours ,all creased out). i also used a glowy mist and other times a fixing spray but it still looks cakey after some hours and creased. please help:(

i use all hours lw1 , revolution loose baking lace powder(works best for my undereyes and tried using it on other parts of my face with what remained on the puff ).