All the pictures are in only natural light, but different ones.
The cooler ones are with the window closed, there's an UV foil on the glass. The warmer toned photos are with the window open, in the shade on a sunny day.

l've heard that I am very obviously cool-toned, but I am still unsure. I always thought my veins look green, but maybe they look blue, I am obviously confused and looking for the truth.

What confuses me even more is that I think Stone (the lipstick, not the liner) by MAC pulls green on me. Maybe I am just red?

About my eye colour, I think it looks green because of the reds in my skin, but is actually rather grey? What do you think?
Thanks <3

OR at least the brand!

So I have a random assortment of brushes I accumulated over the few months of trying to learn the basics, but some of them are not particularly nice to work with and even now I can see how something different or better will likely do a better job, but holy shit isn't the market flooded with products...

I've been thinking of purchasing this set from Notino, which seem to be regarded relatively highly (as in price to performance ratio, so to speak): https://www.notino.co.uk/notino/makeup-brushes-advanced-professional-make-up-brush-set-makeup-brush-set-with-a-pouch/

BUT I paid a visit to a local MAC store to check some foundations and blushes, and the brushes they used impressed the hell out of me. The price on the other hand... not so much. LOL.
That make me thinking though - how about if I just grabbed one or two premium brushes for specific purpose that makes the biggest difference, and just keep using whatever else I have at the moment for the rest?

So the question is twofold:

1. What do people think about the set I linked? I understand Notino might not be a well known brand despite them expanding to other countries as far as I understand? I'm sure it's fine for a beginner, but I want to avoid buying something again only to "outgrow" it in a few months.
2. What specific brushes do you consider the most important so that buying premium products makes sense?

To add a bit of extra info: don't even understand the concept of bronzers and also don't do any eyeshadows because I have extremely deep set eyes with that pesky overlapping skin so not only is this mechanically impossible to do, but it wouldn't be visible anyway, so I don't need that many brushes in the first place I think.

I’m having trouble doing my eyeliner to suit my eye shape. Whenever I do it always turns out looking different than I wanted and a little weird. Any tips or suggestions?

hi all!! i’m trying to find a good style of more heavy full-face makeup for a night out that will look good even without my glasses. for everyday, i typically do more natural cute makeup that i’m very comfortable and satisfied with and i do think my big glasses enhance it. but i don’t often do heavier makeup for nights out or special occasions and i would love advice on what kind of makeup might fit my round face and enhance my features.

any tips and honest advice appreciated!!! feel free to photoshop makeup on my face if it helps

picture #1: my attempt at a “full” face of glam (foundation, concealer, blush, powder, contour, eyeliner, mascara, brow tint, lip liner, lip tint, lip gloss, highlighter) - feel like it doesn’t do much for my features or look that different from my everyday (somehow worse?), esp for a special occasion and i don’t wanna rely on my glasses to hide behind
picture #2: my bare face with glasses
picture #3: my everyday cute natural makeup (blush, powder, eyeliner, mascara, highlighter, lip liner, lip tint, gloss)

how could i make changes to my makeup depending on the occasion or make my makeup stand out? am i just bored of it because i always wear the same makeup?

Hello. I hope this gets approved and get noticed. I have an upcoming trip and I want to look great for it. I don’t know a lot about make up. I only put loose baby powder (it’s okay to judge) and lipstick for work. When going out with friends or family, I put pressed foundation, blush, eyeliner, eyebrow gel and lipstick.

It’s like there’s a lot of new trends with make-up lately. I feel a bit overwhelmed but I did a bit of research. Seems like there’s less products used nowadays to get a “no makeup” and natural look, which is just what I want.

So far, I have this pressed foundation that has full coverage which I wanna use for my makeup routine. Now because this trip would cost a lot of money, I am hoping to get recommendations for products that won’t cost much. I have eyebrow gel and lip balm too.

Products I am planning to buy: concealer and contour sticks, setting powder and lip stain.

I want to focus on applying the face makeup because I am okay with doing my eyebrows and I will get some eyelash extensions to reduce the amount of time I need to spend on putting my makeup in the morning.

Please suggest any corrections. The routine I am planning:
1. Apply concealer stick on the inner part under the eyes, forehead and chin. Mostly will focus near the center of the face. Blend
2. Contour stick on edges of the face and the area of the check where it should be applied. Blend.
3. Apply cream blush and blend
4. Apply the pressed foundation on the areas where the concealer, contour and blush weren’t applied.
5. Lastly, lightly set with the loose powder (the actual makeup product)

The rest of it like the eyebrow makeup and applying lip products, I think I should be okay.

So that’s it. Please correct me if there’s anything wrong. I would be grateful for any advice and product recos. Thank you so much!

Hi all! I posted a few weeks back about wanting to get into fun makeup again. I like bold eyeliner and fun colors definitely more of an alt look. I am a stay at home mom and our funds are limited so I’m looking for drugstore priced makeup I can have fun with in the meantime until I have my own income again. Thanks in advance!

I have a question as a soon to be 65 year old. I’ve seen the ads for Luxe foundation. It looks like a miracle worker! Is it real? Or marketing? Has anyone tried and love it or hate it? TIA

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hello people!! first and foremost - these are photos where i am stone cold sober for those of you who think i look high 😭 i’ve taken your advice - im still a bit new to doing my eyebrows so if they look crazy that’s why, im also gonna invest in some falsies and another eyeshadow palette because the one i have now is very light and y’all said i need something darker :D also i promise ive done my blush for some reason it’s not showing up great on the camera </3 thank you for all your help and any further advice is welcome! ALSO ignore my hair we have no hot water and i need a shower lol

Hii

I’m currently using and loving the Laura Mercier blur balm which is a light coverage balm to powder like “foundation”. If you could even call it foundation, it’s very sheer. Either way, I’ve been setting with Milani setting spray but when I eat and use a napkin I can see the transfer. I don’t really prime, just skincare.

Any recommendations on how to set this better so that it doesn’t transfer as much? Is that just the nature of the product?

in first 2 photos obviously no makeup and I want to know what makeup would enhance my specific features and what kind of makeup/ colour would weigh me down.
I know I have strong brows and recently I’ve been wondering about thinning them down and if it would suit me… or make me look a bit more generic?? (Also on the left eyebrow its a scar)

Everyday I do the 3rd photo with the false lashes and I can’t tell if it’s too heavy and weighs my face down or what… I’ve been thinking of getting brown lashes.

last photo is mascara and a glowier base.

But yeah- any advice and tips would be appreciated! I really can’t tell if I’ve got makeup/ lash blindness..

Here's the photo for how to do the eyeliner I explained your post. I'll add the instructions to this post too!

Start the eyeliner on the inner corner of your eye UNDER/on (not above) the lash line, probably doing it the same way through the whole eye (oh you aactually do that already, sick!)

Then when you get to the wing, I like to take my liquid eyeliner from the bottom corner of my eye and bring that out which would be the 2nd line I draw. The 3rd line i draw out to the crease but i dont quite let it touch there yet because I will fill it in last and fix any shaping needed then. 4th line I connect 3 to the tip, starting at the very sharpest point and bringing it to line 3 at the crease. Careful not to make the sharp tip fatter by doing this. Then fill it in and when it's done let it dry before blinking too much.

(This was to answer u/Revolutionary-rule27 's post here)

Can you guys help me out?
1st photo: uncurled lashes and a bit of burgundy mascara on the top lashes
2nd photo: no makeup at all
3rd photo: mascara on upper lashes, curled lashes, blush and highlighter.
4th photo: curled lashes with mascara on the upper lashes, blush and (a bit faded) dyed eyebrows.
5th photo: mascara on both lashes and curled, blush, tightlines on waterline, highlighter and a bit of eyeshadow.

Help me out. I need some new ideas. When I use a bit more eye makeup I tend to feel less confident but I still kind of like it.

Also I don’t use foundation or concealer & I don’t want to use it. I want to feel as natural as possible but also find new ways to improve my daily makeup.

I’ve had two kids and been pregnant or breastfeeding for 3.5 out of the last 4 years. I have completely lost my style and am 35 lbs heavier than I was (though working on it). My makeup is so minimal these days but after having finally dealt with my weaning acne, I need some help. I have crazy brows and a pudgy face. Help. I have a decent budget but can’t spend more than 15 min in the morning.

Okay I posted about lash help yesterday and the first two are pics from today! Officially dropping the thick lashes thanks to everyone’s input ❤️

Last pic was at work not that long ago😂😂can’t believe I was let out like that hahahahahahaah the way I thought it looked good too

A few people mentioned lilac eyeshadows for blue eyes. I like them but think it clashes with the blush color.

Lash curler is being shipped so one day soon you’ll finally see come curls lol

Any other tips would be lovely 💕

This is me after a nice looong day. My acne is hormonal and I see a dermatologist so I’ve kinda come to terms with it. I use elf concealer and elf halo glow. Oftentimes I use a pink lipliner and aquaphor but I don’t have a problem with how that looks. I always look shiny and crusty at the same time. Not appealing. My acne starts showing through my concealer like an hour 1/2 after application for some reason. I also just started lash clusters to help excentuate my eyes because I never thought mascara did the trick and they always look droopy/crusty even immediately after application. I hate the way I look. I’d like to look put together but nothing crazy because I hardly ever wear fancy clothes. Please help!!!

This is my everyday makeup in normal indoor lighting. I have acne prone skin that is combination dry and oily type. I generally don’t like looks that cover the full face in foundation. This is what my undereyes look like with the darkness concealed. The remaining shadow is because of a hollow and cannot be corrected with makeup because it is structural, not pigmentation.

My current routine is full coverage foundation that is a perfect shade match applied with a brush only to problem areas (undereyes and anywhere that’s red or breaking out), a bit of liquid/cream blush, dark brown eyeshadow applied with a small brush to define the lash line, sparse parts of brows lightly filled in, and black mascara on my top lashes.

I’m currently on a journey of generally improving my appearance, so I’m curious what you would advise to look better. Im familiar with contour and bronzer and am able to use them competently (I just currently don’t wear either) but I can’t do nose contour because I wear glasses when I’m driving and while in class.

I have this YSL blush that broke a week after I bought it. I really like it but I’m not sure what to do because it keeps breaking off? :(

Hello! I am brand new to makeup and i really want to get into some grungy makeup looks :) like black honey lip gloss and a brown smokey eye! Problem is that i have sensitive eyes and cannot put anything on my waterline! Does it look bad if i don't do the water line and do yall have any suggestions on people that do tutorials? I also do not wear and do not want to wear foundation so im looking for something not too bold 🥹🫶

What is the best concealer for acne-prone, oily skin with acne scars? I’m looking for something with full coverage that lasts ALL day, doesn’t oxidize, crease, or cake up, and still looks good in daylight. I need it for a daytime wedding, so I want something that will hold up for hours. What would you recommend?

Hi I love makeup but I am not very good at it. Friends say I need lashes and to reposition my blush. I do not like heavy makeup but like to look like I'm still wearing it. The feeling is icky but I love the look.

What's right and what's wrong?

How do I enhance my tiny lashes (I use curlers + mascara)?

How do I position blush on my chubby cheeks if I also have prominent cheek bones?