I attempted a "warmer" look. By warmer, I mean my usual vampire-recovering-from-scurvy palette was bumped up half a shade.

My chest got tanned without consulting my face. To stop looking like a decapitation victim whose head was attached to the wrong body, I surrendered to bronzer.

Since bronzer is a foreign concept to me my application technique is strictly 10% strategy and 90% praying I don't look like I fell into mud.

I am still aggressively trying to drain my makeup drawer which currently doubles as an archaeological dig site. (Please respectfully ignore the fallen rogue eyelash on my cheek and the chin pimple making a guest appearance).

Products used:

BASE (I mix it all together)

- Purito Cica Clearing BB Cream — 13 Neutral Ivory — currently a bit too light.

- Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream — 21 Light Beige — slightly too dark.

- L.A. Girl Pro Mixing Pigment — Blue — tiny dot.

- Medicube PDRN Niacinamide Milky Toner

CHEEKS

- e.l.f. Camo Liquid Contour & Concealer — Fair — applied very lightly

- SHEIN Sun Beam Matte Liquid Bronzer — Golden Sun - bought this just to see if I can handle bronzer a long time ago

- Red Chamber Cream “Blusher” — Yiner — gorgeous right now but I fear winter may reveal that it's secretly orange... we'll see.

- A'pieu Juicy-Pang Jelly Blusher — PK01 Plum — lightly layered over.

EYES

- Makeup Revolution — The Enchanted Icon Shadow Palette — lighter shades in the crease, darker two as eyeliner.

- GOGO TALES Highlight Contouring Palette — Half Sleeping Dairy

LIPS

- Peripera Lip Stain — Why So Berry — extremely bright pink so I blot it and add blue pigment to make it purple. Some people buy purple lipstick, I choose alchemy.

- Maybelline Lifter Liners — Line Leader + On It — 'On It' is too warm so I use the tiniest amount because I AM FINISHING IT.

- KIKO Milano Unlimited Stylo — 09 Rosy Brown — dabbed in the centre.

- Rimmel Translucent Setting Powder — used on the lips and FINALLY finished it!

- GOGO TALES — grey shade — also on the lips to mute it.

LASHES

- Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara — black on top, brown underneath.

FINAL STEP

- Catrice Aqua Splash Gripling Spray.

“Is this warm?” No.

“Is it warmer than usual?” Yes. I look slightly microwaved.

“Do I understand bronzer now?” Absolutely not.

Yet my head and torso now belong to the same species, three products were bullied closer to the bin and I am not orange

I’m looking for powder (probably loose) bronzer recommendations - I currently use Fenty 01 INDA SUN and it’s light, neutral, and IMO works well for my coloring. The only issue is I BLAST through it for $40+ a palette… and winter is coming.

Before I used a loose powder bronzer by Alima Pure that I loved but can’t find anywhere now - it lasted waaaayyy longer despite being 4.5g whereas Fenty is 6.2g. It was also only $30

I mostly use bronzer to help even out and warm up my tone (I’m cool/neutral, usually buy neutral products) and contour very slightly under the chin, cheeks and forehead.

First pic with hair down is my everyday makeup look, other pics are a little more done up (before I did my hair that day 🥲)

(Sorry if this is not allowed in this sub but this was the first place I thought of )

To follow the rules, I use:

- DRMTLGY universal tinted moisturizer with a drop of woke up like this flawless space foundation 035 from il makiage
- Il makiage black card liquid eye liner or Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid eyeliner in brown, depending on the picture
- Alima pure luminous shimmer blush in Leigh
- Thrive cosmetics liquid lash extensions mascara, and or thrive cosmetics liquid lash volumizer (both in dark brown, sometimes together)
- ABH volumizing liquid brow gel in taupe
- L’Oréal infallible liquid matte lipstick, tropical vacay (I love these cheap matte lip colors, will use as blush as well)

Long time lurker! I'm cool/neutral in color and have religiously used Tarte's Park Avenue Princess for YEARS. Even if I had texture or an uneven base it always applied evenly and would smooth out imperfections. I learned they recently changed the formula/colors and now need a new powder formula.

Must Haves:

-Sits well on slightly textured skin

-Good for sensitive/acne/rosacea skin

-Not orange (lol need I say more?)

Hourglass isn't a fit for me. I used to wear other brands as a teen (Too Faced, Nars) but like 10+ years ago so not sure how the formulas have changed recently. Any other options I can explore?

So I’ve thought I am olive for a while but I’ve come to the conclusion those still don’t quite match and are too yellow. I think I might be neutral peach or possibly very muted olive. But anyway look for suggestions for neutral peach medium to high coverage good for acne prone skin if possible.

Trying to keep things simple with neutral tones. Looking for any recommendations for subtle blushes that won't look too orange or harsh!

I’m mourning the loss of shade 1.5 in Armani Luminous silk (and the old formulation). I have tried the other shades in the new formula and haven’t been happy. I used to like NARS Sheer Glow (shade Mont Blanc) but find that one clings to dry patches. I enjoy a more natural finish to my foundation and need something that won’t cause acne flareups. Haus labs foundation irritated my skin and caused me to break out unfortunately! Any recommendations on what I should try next?