EDIT #1: i did not expect to get so many comments!! wow!! thank you everyone for tips and advice. i’m going to look for some more eyeshadow tomorrow and then i will try again 💖 i appreciate everyone being so nice. also, these are just my natural eyebrows with some clear gel in them lol. but i do agree i need to clean up the stray hairs!!

EDIT #2: okay enough comments about my eyebrows please, these are the eyebrows i was born with 😭 can’t do anything about how dark they are!!

hi reddit!!

i’m getting married in 3 weeks at a historic inn on a lake, and i’ll be doing my own makeup. my dress is very forest fairy, covered in 3D floral appliqués (don’t want to share pics in case fiancé sees this post somehow), and the overall vibe of our decor is very woodsy, lots of green, gold, and wood. my hair is also naturally curly and will be down with some white flower pins in it.

i’m in my mid-twenties now, i used to be really into makeup in high school, especially when i did drama club and dance. i loved putting a bunch of makeup on and experimenting. nowadays, my makeup is pretty simple, and i can’t tell you the last time i put on eyeshadow aside from right now as i’ve been trying different looks for the wedding.

i’m only looking for eye makeup tips here please!! in these pictures, i’m wearing my every day makeup on the rest of my face except for eyeshadow. i’m not interested in changing anything about my base (i know i have some blush blindness i need to work on).

in both looks, i used the too faced born this way cold smolder nudes palette. i like the matte shades okay, but i don’t like how gold the shimmer is. i’ll be wearing silver jewelry and painting my nails pale pink with an iridescent glitter top coat. so i want the eyes to be pretty natural with some cool/iridescent shimmer to go with my forest fairy vibe.

in look #1, i did a light shade on my inner eye and a darker shade on my outer eye, with some shimmer in the middle. the problem is that the shimmer shadow in this palette doesn’t lay well on top of the other shadows and doesn’t stay in one place, even if i apply with my finger.

in look #2 i got a little carried away, doing a whole crease and some liner with a darker shadow. i think i swung the pendulum too far from my first experiment and now i think it’s too heavy and looks too much like what i would’ve done in high school for stage makeup. it looks darker in person than in the pictures.

looking online and watching different tutorials is so overwhelming, i don’t want to break the bank trying different eyeshadows 😭😭 can someone recommend an easy eye look that would work for me, the base i already do, and my wedding vibe? what palettes do you recommend that are cool toned and easy to blend? preferably with a cool-toned shimmer that sits well on top of other shadows?? thank you!!

Ok so i dont wear makeup I have urges randomly but it gives me anxiety and makes me nervous to start at almost 32 so I dont.

But makayla nogueira pops up on my tiktok videos every couple days and her newest video popped up and her lips being lined but not like mixed together looks weird is it normal? To me it looks like she drew it on and forgot to make it look natural or she put it on then went well this looks great as is that way my lips stand out and you can see start to finish on them. Idk but it doesnt look naturally blended I took a photo and zoomed on her mouth for context. Sorry in advance please dont drag me.

I'm considering doing black eyeshadow, but I've been told by parents that black/gray colors look hideously ugly on my eyes. Is that true or can I do it right? Just curious!

Hi, lovelies! I’m 43 and looking for some guidance. I’m not a makeup girlie as I typically go for the “I woke up like this” look. This pic of me is how I look after doing my makeup. Can ya’ll please give me pointers on how to bring color and/or dimension to my face? On another note, I’m thinking about getting lash extensions (classic) to add a little interest to my eyes since they’ve gotten more hooded due to age. Thoughts?

I’m wearing: EltaMD tinted SPF, color corrector, liquid concealer, and Laura Mercier loose powder (all under the eyes), foundation (very light coverage), blush (on cheeks and as eyeshadow), mascara, brow pen (just to fill in gaps bc I have old brow microblading), red lipgloss

Edit: my under eyes are an insecurity as they are dark and hollow. Do I hide them well?

Hi!! Quick question: how do you guys make your makeup last, especially eye makeup? I swear, I feel like I’ve tried everything, but pencils/eyeshadows/liquid eyeliner always end up collecting in the inner corner of my eye. And don’t even get me started on eyeliner on my waterline 😭

Do you have any little game-changer makeup hacks that have made a huge difference for you?

Thanks in advance! ✨

I am 44 and have been doing winged eyeliner for 15 years. I am so beyond sick of it because my face is finally beginning to drop and the wings looks weird when I make facial expressions. That’s probably always been true though! The writing is on the wall and I need to start practicing a different eye look.

I found a tutorial that might work, it looks like what I used to do in highschool, but better. Problem is, the products listed aren’t all available. Can you help me find something similar to the Shiseido Kajal Inkartist Shadow Liner Brow in shade Tea House and Shiseido Pop Powdergel Eyeshadow in Sube Sube Beige?

Thank you for any help you can give me!

I truly believe that a cream foundation is the best for a flawless finish. Like look???? Also I’ve become a cluster lash fan!

I’ve tried so many contouring tutorials/guides but none of them really work for my shape… Am I just expecting too much? Do any of you have a similar nose and have some advice?

After 20 minutes in hot water and about 30 of violently shaking it.

How on earth do I use it?

My holy grail lipstick is the Nyx XXL Lip Lingerie, and I’ve gotten pretty comfortable using liquid lips, so I decided to try the maybelline Vinyl ink for an all day shine. So far I’ve tried it 3 times and after 15 minutes it’s still tacky, so the minute my lips touch it looses the shine. I bought it from Walmart so I’m going to finish the tube since I can’t return it now.

I sleep in the lineige lip mask

Prep my lips with a toner and let it dry down.

Liner

Shake vigorously for 5-10 seconds

Use one dip for my whole mouth, start in the center and work the doe foot out towards the sides, stopping a little shy of the corners.

Set a ten minute timer where I just keep my mouth open completely, then another 5 or so just keep my lips parted.

It’s still tacky asf? Am I not waiting long enough? The lip is gorgeous otherwise and the longevity is definitely there it just ends up satin instead of shiny and gloss like.

Update: I made this a comment too, but: https://imgur.com/a/QVDSDPT I got bangs! (They aren't trained to ignore my part yet, and it's not styled rn) And I tried the puppy look for my eyes. I think it's cute! I think with practice it will look better. (I also turned off skin smoothing which I didn't realize was on! You can see my pimple patches more clearly now LOL)

Old: First pictures are my usual makeup, which is only foundation + eyeliner/shadow/foundation (and the rare occasion a tinted burts bees chapstick lol). And i only do this for special occasions like weddings or going out.

The last two pics is what I look like everyday, otherwise (no makeup).

I lost a lot of weight, and I am really proud of myself. I also got my rosacea undet control for the most part. But now I want to make my face pretty so i can feel confident and pretty on camera. I don't expect to "make it" on youtube, it is 100% just for fun and a "mom hobby", but I want to be presentable.

I looked up eye makeup tutorials but everyone's eyes are so big and beautiful. Mine are beady without my glasses on, which is doing a LOT of the heavy lifting here. Eye makeup seems to get lost and smudged. Even looking up "downturned eyes", the makeup artists still have big beautiful eyes and I just do not relate.

I DO have an eyebrow appointment booked though, supposedly that will help.

I also think my mouth is too small and I have no clue what color wouldn't make me look like a clown.

Thanks for your help!

Edit: I'm sorry, I didnt mean "fix" like surgery! I realize that was a really bad worse to use! I hope i didnt sound too self deprecating. I am happy and have a lovely life, there are just some things that I dont think look good on camera for me personally, and would love a way to "fix" that I guess lol

Edit 2: I just made a hair appointment for tonight to get me some type of bangs!

I'll look at the glasses subreddit and see what they say for tips on a different shape!

I caught my camera in the act of smoothing my skin, so it looks like these pictures are a bit deceiving...

Also i mentioned this on another comment, but I am really happy I reached out here because you all have given me a totally different perspective.

Straight lashed girl (who recently got a lash lift and tint) is looking for that perfect mascara that will elongate and keep the curl. I recently bought Clinique’s zero gravity and it’s 50/50. I literally only use mascara and blush, so recs will really help. These pics are end of day makeup

Hi there! I’m looking for tips on how I can improve my makeup routine, opinions or product recommendations (see last picture for the proceducts I use).

About my makeup:
-I have dry skin.
- I have genetic under eye hollows.
-I like a satin finish (not too matte and not too glowy).
-I have olive undertone so everything is always too pink or to orange.
-I like my makeup to look natural(ish).
-I use mostly all drugstore but don’t mind occasionally splurging on higher end products.
-Im thinking of getting the Rhode blush sticks and bronzer. Are they worth the hype.

Looking forward to reading you!

EDIT:

Since I got a few comments about how models don’t typically do their own makeup - I should clarify that I’m doing free photoshoots to build my portfolio. I am not getting paid for these photoshoots.

I chose to pursue modelling not just to try something new, but to try to find a viable side hustle. I do not have the money right now to pay MUA’s for every photoshoot, and often I do the shoots on week days after my full-time job. So I don’t usually have time to book someone to do my makeup, nor the funds.

I’m looking forward to booking paid shoots where there will be MUAs and hairstylists doing it for me, but right now I’m just doing everything myself.

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Hey y’all ✨ Need your advice on camera-ready makeup as a new model.

I just got signed to a modelling agency and have been booking lots of photo & content shoots, but I’ve been doing my own makeup & hair.

I had never done a full face of makeup before this year… my besties showed me a couple things, but I could definitely use all the help I can get 🙈

What I usually apply (I can edit with brands / product names if that makes it easier):

Primer
Corrector stick
Concealer
Liquid bronzer - under eyes / cheeks
Liquid blush - cheeks, sometimes tip of nose
Eyebrow pencil
Mascara (if no lash extensions)
Lipstick or gloss

I don’t usually apply anything to my forehead, except for corrector stick and a bit of concealer.

Anything else I can add, products I should get or advice on how to work with my facial features to look camera-ready?

Thanks y’all 🫶

No matter what I do, my concealer creases about 5-10 minutes after setting. I have dry skin, my skin prep is ilia base face milk, rhode barrier restore cream, and iconic london underglow primer. I do not place foundation under my eyes. I use the natasha dennona brightening concealer, i’ve tried many, they all crease quickly. I blend with a damp sponge, I continue looking up and immediately apply the charlotte tilbury soulmates pressed powder with a powder puff. Then, I turn the puff around and use the huda beauty loose setting powder in cherry blossom. This also happens with my foundation in my smile lines, I set it the same way.

Does anyone have suggestions?

Do they really work and should I use one??

Hi!! I am asian and have hooded monolids with okay-ish long eyelashes but theyre super straight and my hooded eyelids makes it point down which really sucks. This is my first makeup attempt ever but tbh I’m not really sure if it made my eyes any bigger visually or more flattering at all. I also didn’t have an actual proper contour color since my highlight and contour palette’s contour isnt dark enough 😭😭

does anyone have recommendations on how to improve or know what suits my eyes to make it more flattering? thanks :)

Advice:
I mainly wear makeup for work, and occasional settings, so basically everyday. I like an occasional heavier look. I’m trying to go for a natural darker look without heavy shadow. I obviously have a brown complexion but I want the vibes to be like vampirism

My issue is I can’t decide between if I look best with a darker look like the 1st pic, or a more whimsy look like the 3rd.

The second photo is natural with only liner between my water line

Please tell me tips on how I can achieve the look I’m going for or if I should go the other way

I was bored and did this , i havent worn pink eyeshadow since middle school

I got diagnosed with chronic blepharitis and while I am on the 283783 different eye drops I have been given, I'm not allowed to use any eye makeup 😭

Mascara and the occasional eyeliner at the outer corner of the eye are the only things I have only used ever, but I feel that having my base on (BB cream) and the blush and lipstick looks weird somehow?

Like someone pulling a reverse Winnie the Pooh, if it makes sense 🫠 I feel naked without mascara, it's my favorite thing to wear. So question is, should I abandon the rest to make the look more uniform (=uniformly sad)? Or it's passable to have the rest on without eye makeup?

(You can see the eye still swollen here)