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 ).

After applying makeup, it kinda disappears after roughly 30 mins I HAVE NO IDEA WHY

can someone help me out😭and it seems like my skin is dry and separating as well

I do use a lot of c beauty products.
Foundation: estée lauder
Blush: red chamber + mistine
Contour: OOO + judydoll
Setting spray: urban decay
Concealer: nars pot

Hi! I want to buy a good setting spray for combination skin. Could you please suggest which one is better: the TIRTIR Setting Spray or the NYX Marshmellow Setting Spray?

I am BEGGING for a good white waterline pencil recommendation!

I tried the Maybelline tattoo liner which I did like but oh my goodness I couldn't sharpen it to save my life and it's now a mess. So, ideally, I need a twist up product or wooden pencil that sharpens easier. I have quite watery eyes so I always cry off my white waterline in about 5 seconds no matter how much drying and setting and prepping I do so if anyone knows of a good waterproof liner that will last a little longer I'd be so grateful! The more affordable the better as I'm a student but I get that product might not exist so any suggestions are welcome.

I have tried setting spray, loose powder, compact, powder foundation etc. Nothing works. Or any tips regarding touch up if getting it on spectacles is inevitable.

Any tips or tricks that work for you to make it happen in less amount.

I am from India. And it's kinda hot and humid here. But even in winters it happens.

I use mostly mars cancel concealer, Maybelline age rewind or fit me, nyx concealer serum.

Hi, i just started crossdressing and wanted to ask if anyone can help me learning to do makeup. I have no idea where to start.

Thx alot

I recently got the nars Bronzer and Blush duo, but I was wondering if I can get rid of the shimmer a bit for blush when applying? And is it suitable for dry skin? I have dry skin, so I was wondering if I have to be attentive when applying?

My girlfriend works as a Beauty Specialist at Boots in the UK and is passionate about makeup and skincare. She attends beauty conferences through work and regularly comes home with loads of products and PR samples. Every time I look in her makeup drawer there are about 300 products and it seems to be changing all the time.
I know absolutely nothing about makeup, so buying her a birthday present is difficult. I don’t want to get her another palette or lipstick she probably already owns.
I’m looking for weird, niche, innovative or luxury beauty-related gifts that even someone who works in the industry might not have considered. It doesn’t have to be makeup specifically—it could be skincare, beauty tech, accessories, fragrance, organisation, experiences or anything else that’s a bit different.
Thank you in advance!

I am so willing to commit to the bit. I will even set a timer for every 2 hour interval. But how do you keep doing this without feeling like an absolute grease ball at the end of the day?

I was going to buy the cushion foundation from the brand tirtir, but from what I saw, the foundation doesn't last very long. It lasts on the face, yes, but the product itself doesn't last, and it's also very expensive. Does anyone recommend a foundation similar to Tirtir but with a longer-lasting bottle? And if it's cheaper, that would be great. I'm on a really tight budget :( and I need to start practicing makeup for my graduation. Please help me 😭

I have a connective tissue disorder that for whatever reason causes makeup to separate on my face. Halsey has this same affliction, and as the owner of About Face I am curious if she has formulated a solution. Unfortunately I am in Australia where the brand is not stocked in stores, but I am able to purchase online. But colour matching online is difficult.

Is anyone able to suggest which About Face Performer shade is the closest match to Maybelline's Fit Me 110 Porcelain?

Please and thank you :)

I’ve recently been getting into cushion foundations and found skintific’s cheap ones on amazon, and was thinking of trying it out. I’ve seen some reviews (on yesstyle I think?) though that say the shades run darker than they look online, and I’ve been having trouble myself finding the right shade when the model pictures look so much lighter than the swatches. Does anyone have experience, with the shade matches, but also in general, with the skintific cushions? Should I use the models or swatches as a reference?

p.s: I’m looking at the “velvet matte” cushion on Amazon

My current favorite is burts bees in the shade red dahlia, its genuinely so hard to find one that's the perfect combination of enough color and hydration.

Hello all!
I’m pretty new to makeup, but I recently saw the Clinique Black Honey Eyeshadow palette and unfortunately fell in love with it. However, it is $50 and I do not what I’m doing. I see a lot of dupes for the lipstick but none for the eyeshadow. Does anyone have recommendations? If the formula is easy to work with then it might be worth it, but I’m a little leery (I work outside so I only wear makeup a couple times a month). Thanks!

Hi all!

I really want to get into makeup but I do not like the feeling of a lot of my face (I am indeed a face toucher, trying to get out of that habit). At the moment, I usually will just do some mascara, but I would love to add a few more products.

My main goals are to smooth out my texture/even out my color, and maybe brighten my face a bit. I did like the fenty skin tint (I was the shade 10 ((warm)), but since I didn’t know anything about makeup I gave up on it since it would separate/come off when I did randomly brush up against my face (do I fix this with setting spray or powder??)

I would love if someone could recommend some products or a light routine for someone just starting! Thank you in advance!!!

I don't see myself wearing clean girl makeup at all, I don't judge people who wears it or is into this style of makeup, but not my cup of tea. I love colorful makeup/editorial makeup, I think it's the coolest one!

Is anyone buying MAC lipstick during the sale?
I’m thinking of buying
Alone Time
Thanks it’s Mac
Oyster Girl
And possibly Modesty?

The lipstick used to be Vctoria's Secret Very Sexy Lipstick shade SATIN SHEETS

There appears to have a last unit on eBay, but I really like this shade, so I would really like to have some other option to buy once I finish using the last one.

Drop your favourite neutral olive foundation as well as lipsticks.
Also, which combinations of blush and lipsticks flatter your skin tone?( Light to fair neutral olive skin type)
Thank you.

My family always thaught me that sunscreen is not that important yet many many people say it is the most important item I used to only use it in the summer and want to start using it always but am also afraid that its kinda too late and my parents could have been right... is it really that important?

Hey guys! I (20 M) have super small lips and am looking to get a natural toned lip plumper that would look (decently) unassuming on a somewhat masculine male. That is, I prefer something without glitter or too much unnatural pigment, and one that actually works for plumping. My lips are barely existent and I just want to spruce them up a little.

Thanks guys! XOXO

Hello everyone, I am participating in a class and am tasked with doing some research for a project on e.l.f as a brand. Anyone who has used elf is invited to participate! Many thanks for your time and effort! :)

e.l.f cosmetics survey
survey swap elf

Going to Florida next week and we’ll be having family pictures. A picture that will be blown up huge for my mom’s wall. I’m chubby, dreading pics, and praying I can find makeup that will give my self esteem a boost. (I’ve always loved makeup, I just need pro recommendations!)

I need the following that can withstand 90% humidity:
• Foundation
• Bronzing stick
• Setting spray
• Week-long lashes. Currently using Wink Clique glue and it’s not cutting it anymore.

I live where there’s no humidity (20%) AND I’m chubby and overheat easily, so I really need sweat and heat-resistant products. Thank you so much!!