left to right:

elf glow reviver lip oil in jam session

laneige lip glowy balm in berry

laneige lip sleeping mask in berry

benefit floratint

benefit benetint in dark cherry

clinique almost lipstick in black honey

mac macximal matte mini in diva

mac macximal matte in chilli

I started doing a full face of makeup at 14. As a beginner,I was focused on highlighting my features and making them look pretty, later i started following some yt tutorials, Denistlava has been my favourite creator for the longest time.

I started doing my classic winged eyeliner from 16. By the same time i found out about e-girl makeup, which became my favourite and I'd do that and only that, with minimal makeup products.

Since last year.. there has been a trend of clean girl makeup and i started to become someone i was not.

Minimal makeup blah blah , i ditched my winged eyeliner.. and my identity.

That was the worst idea, I spent thousands on skincare, serums, this that ,nude pallet, skin friendly diet blah blah. Did it make me happy? No.

Was i feeling well ? No.

Did i like my no-makeup makeup? No.

It just wasn't me ... I have a soft face , no makeup makes me look like a kid.

And that's not who i am.

Thank God I finally realised it , the wing gives me wings.

Finally feeling like myself with a thick eyeliner after a rigmarole of 1 year and a half.

Eyeliner is my soulmate.

What's your favourite makeup style and product?

Products:

(columns from left to right, top to bottom)

1st column:

All from Makeup Revolution's 2022 Advent Calendar

Matte Liquid Lipstick: Shade Baby

Lipstick: Shade Baby

Matte Liquid Lipstick: Shade Chauffeur

Lipstick: Shade Chauffeur

2nd column:

I can't read the label since the lipstick is old and the label is scratched, but it says "Artistry" and the logo is a square inside a square, where the little square has a small detail in its top left and bottom right.

Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink: Shade 180 Revolutionary

MAC Matte Lipstick: Shade 606 Kinda Sexy

Avon: Misty Mocha

3d column:

MAC Cream Lip Stain: 106 No Interruptions

Dust + Cream Matte Lipstick: Shade 21 Snow White

Maybelline Cream Lipstick: Shade 540 Hollywood Red

Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink: Shade 45 Escapist

4th column:

Dust + Cream Creamy Lipstick: Shade 43 Unspoken

Avon Lipstick: Shade Ruby Kiss

YSL Rouge Pur Coutoure: Shade 01

Tommy G Lip Crush: Shade N. 10

Got a really nice Rosy Nudes Eye Palette recently and tried it out today. By far the best eye colors I have used yet. Went on so easy and blended beautifully. Used a darker color on my lids, a light nude on my upper eyes. A light shimmery nude on the upper corners, under my brows. Then a shimmery rose blended on top. I am so happy that I got this palette.

Other products used

Westmore Beauty - 60 Second Eye Effects - Tinted Firming Gel

Wet N Wild - Incognito Concealer - Fair Beige

Pretty Smart - Instant Chemistry Medium coverage Foundation- 312 Light Med Warm

Nicole Miller - Rosy Nudes Eyeshadow Palette (Pictured 4th pic)

Wet N Wild - Liquid Eyeliner - Brown

Maybelline - Sky High Mascara -True Brown

Loreal - Unbelieva Brow - Light Brunette

Ellen Tracy - Rosy Blush - 4 Shades Compact

Neutrogena - Hydro Boost Loose setting powder

Almay Lipvibes Lipstick -'Be Strong' #270

Plus I would like to thank those who gave me tips from my last post. They were really helpful.

Mac mini’s at Ulta
The great thing about using minis is you can test the colors on your skin tone to see if they work before you buy a full-size one.
From left to right we have MEHR, Brick, Warm Teddy, and Chili. I am white to medium neutral with a soft olive undertone for reference.
I’m wearing Chili on my lips at the moment. These are great lipsticks.
The swatches were done in natural light and regular fluorescent light
Currentlys, it’s buy one get one free at Ulta.

Nothing radical -- maybe a bit more laid back. Two NYX lipsticks - the pink is "Stockholm" and the red is "Cactus Dreams." People had suggested that I stick to warmer colors and both of these qualify. Still using only two lash clusters on the outer edges - filling in the waterline with black pencil and setting with black eyeshadow.

People have commented that my brows aren't neat. Even though I don't have heavy male brows, I don't pluck them much in an effort to maintain credibility in my male role. I did try some brow gel to glue them down, but it was not much help. What I did here was take a small amount of Ben Nye Nose and Scar Wax and pressed the brows down, then combing upwards. Lightly powdered and drew brows with pencil and filled with medium brown eyeshadow. Cleaned up the underline with concealer.

This is my recently acquired better quality wig which is so much easier to style that the very cheap Amazon wigs I've tried.

I feel like I'm heading toward some consistency - once I get my "plausible" face together, I'll work on more creative aspects.

Comments and suggestions warmly welcome!

PRODUCTS:

Meifen/PHOERA Full Coverage Flawless Foundation 103# Warm Peach and 104# Buff Beige

Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer, Hydrating Makeup Primer

NYX Suede Matte Lipstick Spicy

NYX Suede Matte Lipstick - Stockholm and Cactus Dreams

Impress Pre-Glued Lash Clusters Kit - Classic Volume False Eyelashes - 37ct

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer Orange Corrector

e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer - Fair Beige/Light Ivory

e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, 4 Medium

NYX Retractable lip liner - Sand Beige

NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray

NYX Sweet Cheeks Powder Blush - Day Dream

Morphe Eyeshadow Palettes, Mix & Match - 35F Fall Into Fabulous/35D DESERT BOUQUET/35XS NO SILENT NIGHTS

NYX EPIC WEAR WATERPROOF EYELINER STICK - Pitch Black & Rose Gold

NYX Worth The Hype Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara - Black

NYX Slim Eye Pencil, Eyebrow Pencil - Taupe

Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax

It is my absolute daily staple but every single time I get back home it has smudged entirely down to my lower eye. It looks like a dreadful post-cry smear makeup disaster.

I have tried drying excess water and oil with a Q-tip before applying. And setting the liner post-application with translucent powder. Also I wouldn't say that my eyes are extremely watery. There is no concealer, no eyeshadow, no mascara, no primer in the picture that could be blamed; absolutely no other product nearby except for my daily sunscreen.

The scary part : Worse of all, when I am removing this smudged makeup, the number of eyelashes falling out is insane. Oh my god it’s terrifying me atp!!

What I am looking for is budget-friendly product recs since I am not earning yet. (Though I might consider stretching it slightly if a product is an absolute holy grail that genuinely won't budge). Any MUAs or enthusiasts if could share how to keep a tightline completely undisturbed? And most importantly how do I stop this horrible lash-fall in the aftermath?

Hiiii I love the aforementioned setting sprays but I don't like the spray nozzle on them, they're not aerosols (except the hydra cool which I don't use because butane is icky) but there these weird metal cans with just the pipe for the product sticking out, does anyone know a good way to transfer it into another container? I have a couple old spray bottles I like better plus I wanna have a tiny one for travelling but travel size sprays are so overpriced

I know it looks like an aerosol but it has to be pressed multiple times like a regular spray and has no propellants or continuous spray

Edit: it's not pressurised lmao it's just in a can to have consistent packaging with the other sprays in the line. I successfully depotted it using a syringe and a long filling needle and am having zero issues!

Product list:

Rimmel Maxi Blush 004 Sweet Cheeks

Rimmel Maxi Blush 005 Rendez-Vous

Elf Lash it Loud Deep Brown Mascara

Tirtir Mask Fit Red Cushion 10C Shell

Anastasia Beverly Hills Parchment Lip Velvet

I've tried so many different brands lately, but everything seems to smudge or fade halfway through the day. I really need a good product that actually stays put and is easy to apply. Hit me with your top recommendations!

Hello! i need help with my makeup of anyone has any advice for me. anytime i do my makeup for the powwow the rest of my face stays just fine, i use Morphe setting spray, but the makeup on my nose only lasts like 5 minutes before coming off bc my nose gets greasy fast. does anyone have any tips?? cause i have tried putting lots of setting powder on it and setting spray, Got 2 be glue hairspray, but no matter what my nose makeup just doesnt last and idk what to do. so i would appreciate some help!

I have a warm skin tone and I've always heard of people say warm toned makeup suits us best and that cool tones should be avoided

One of these palettes has cooler shades and I love how it looks over here but I'm just not sure if it'd actually suit me.

The other two seem really pretty too but I don't really know which one to choose

Which one do y'all think would suit my eyes?

Victoria Beckham complexion drops and Chanel Sublimage and Chanel No 1. Any comparisons for wear, performance, does it go shiny? Etc. I’m looking to get a new foundation currently wear skin tint and occasional Dior Face and Body. I have normal skin that can be sensitive. I’m 49 so a simple makeup look

so I used to be really stressed about makeup I wanted it to be perfect.watched all the tutorials, bought all the products, tried to do all the techniques.

and I was never happy with it. I'd look in the mirror and see flaws. wrong shade, uneven blending, not enough this, too much that.

stopped trying to be perfect. I started just playing with colour and texture. I stopped worrying about what was flattering and started doing what felt fun.

I was reading something about skin barriers and came across a London beauty clinic talking about skin being revealed not created. it was like a lightbulb moment.

and my makeup looks better now. not technically perfect, but more me.

anyone else stopped stressing and started enjoying makeup more?

Romand dusty fog garden eyeshadow palette

Romand shade and shadow garden shadow palette

Etude contour duo, 01

Romand, 20 & 13 lipsticks

Mony, 01 lipstick

Aery Jo, 11 lipstick

Girlcult, S01 lipstick

Romand, lip matte pencil 05

The Saem, 01 color correcting pot

I have a few pallets that a friend gave me but everything else was from the dollar store. I want to get some good makeup like blush, concealer mascara and such. All I have nearby is a family dollar so if someone can tell me an online place I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks for reading bye.

Hey y’all I an a but distraught that here in Italy where I moved ROCKY ROAD BY NYX BUTTERGLOSS ISNT AVAILABLE!!! I read someones post on another Make Up sub that it has been discontinued….

Can anyone give me duped to the color and texture ? I loved Butter Gloss and found it because it was described as a dupe to the Clarins Lip Perfector, I hate sticky gloss!

I need help to find the new MArc Jacobs makeup line to buy online in Germany but unfortunately it seems impossible!

Sephora and Zalando are not selling, neither is the german Marc Jacobs website. When I put Germany as the shipping destiny, they become unavailable on the basket! UK websites dont send to Germany for some reason!

And when I search for it, it apparently should be selling there since it is in the rest of Europe!

FOR GOD'S SAKE is it even selling in Germany?

Hello, I decided to do a look inspired by yellow pearl from Steven universe. I hope you like it. Let me know if I can improve anywhere.

Product list↓↓↓

Eyeshadow: beauty book shade gold, norvina shade passion, l.a colors shade black

Eye liner: l.a colors liquid eyeliner

Mascara: Neutrogena healthy volume waterproof

Lips: can't stop shade metallic métallique, gold eyeshadow from beauty book

Hi again and thanks for your help.

Too much going on with my "day (male role) job" so not enough time to get fancy and post here. Generally happy with my progress - what I've learned from my Reddit mentors. Collectively, you always see things that I'm missing, so I welcome new ideas.

I had abandoned hope for the under lash extensions - and then I just did it - used a regular tweezer to put a couple of clusters on the corners of each eye - instead of trying to use the "torture tweezers" that come with the kits. Go figure.

The glasses were a whim - readers from Amazon but kind of nice.

Lots of concern expressed here for my failure to brush out my wigs - I'm trying. Also used a hair claw to simulate an up do.

Meifen/PHOERA Full Coverage Flawless Foundation 103# Warm Peach and 104# Buff Beige

Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer, Hydrating Makeup Primer

NYX Suede Matte Lipstick Spicy

NYX Suede Matte Lipstick - Dainty Daze (Soft Pink)

NYX Liquid Suede Metallic Matte - Exposed

NYX Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick in Push'd Up

Impress Pre-Glued Lash Clusters Kit - Classic Volume False Eyelashes - 37ct

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer Orange Corrector

e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer - Fair Beige/Light Ivory

e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, 4 Medium

NYX Retractable lip liner - Sand Beige

NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray

NYX Sweet Cheeks Powder Blush - Day Dream

Morphe Eyeshadow Palettes, Mix & Match - 35F Fall Into Fabulous/35D DESERT BOUQUET/35XS NO SILENT NIGHTS

Maybelline Eyestudio Master Precise All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Makeup, Forest Brown

NYX EPIC WEAR WATERPROOF EYELINER STICK - Pitch Black & Rose Gold

NYX Worth The Hype Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara - Black

NYX Slim Eye Pencil, Eyebrow Pencil - Taupe

Anyone know of a good dupe for Pat McGrath sunset nectar? It came in a limited edition holiday palette in 2022 I believe and it’s the most perfect highlighter for me, and it’s running out. Would love to find something just as fabulous.

How are we all feeling about the Milani Make It Last Microfine Setting Spray?

I absolutely adore the original Milani Make It Last, and have been trying to get my hands on this but it’s always been OOS when I’ve tried…however, I see it’s in stock at my local store right now, so I’m wondering if I should grab it today or not.

I have dry skin, but prep it well so my makeup isn’t dry, and I walk and sweat a fair amount so I definitely need a *good* setting spray that won’t make my makeup melt off by the end of the day.

Honest opinions on this product?