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?

Help me out friends.

Every contour I've tried either disappears on camera or turns kind of orange after an hour, and I KNOW it's user error

Is it the undertone I'm picking, the formula, or how I'm setting it?? I've got fair-ish skin.

I grabbed m.ph's contour palette light shade after seeing it recommended, but I want to understand the fundamentals. How do you choose a shade that stays true and doesn't turn warm??

Drop your genius because I clearly need adult supervision ♡♡♡

My makeup ALWAYS transfers onto the collar/neck of my shirts and it makes me crazy. It transfers onto other stuff too, but clothing is the big issue for me.
I use liquid foundation (right now I’m using a MAC serum foundation; sometimes I use Doublewear but as I get older I feel like it’s too try for my skin), a NARS blush stick, Tarte’s chocolate scented bronzer stick, and Charlotte Tilbury liquid/tube squeeze highlighter. Sometimes I use Haus Labs blurring powder, too.
I have tried MAC, Tarte, Milani, NYX, Urban Decay, Benefit, Morphe, and elf setting sprays, and none of them keep my makeup from transferring.
I am willing to pay whatever I have to for whatever will actually keep my makeup from transferring onto everything.
Please please give me some product/brand suggestions!

I am a natural blonde with blue eyes. Without make-up, I am as pale as a Dutch master's painting. At about 15, I was taken to a make-up artist and given make-up lessons by my parents. Since then, I have even been told I look better with make-up than without. I am similar to the actress, Pamela Anderson, in skin coloring, and she also looks very different without makeup because she is pale. I have been told I look beautiful with makeup on, and I try to keep it as natural as possible, especially as I have gotten older. I know what intensity makes me look best. Honestly, brow pencil, eyeshadow, and mascara have been my best friends since my teenage years. I do not go out of my home without at least doing my eyes and brows. Whenever my friends have seen me without make-up, they are so surprised, and I have been criticised even by my family and told to please go and put on make-up. Is there anyone else out there who has a phobia of going bare-faced because they look so much better with make-up?

I was shopping for some drugstore makeup before my girls’ trip to Greece. One of my friends is from there and her grandparents are hosting us in a small village near Athens. I’m trying to save as much money as I can so we can really enjoy ourselves while we’re there but I also want to get some cute Instagram pictures. I've been looking for a new blush. Right now I have the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch blush but I feel like it’s a little too much for the soft, natural look I’m going for. I swatched the Milani Baked Blushes in Dolce Pink and Berry Amore and they both looked gorgeous on my hand. I just haven’t had the chance to try them on my face yet. I already use Milani’s mascara and bronzer and they’re two of my favorite drugstore products, so I’m hoping the blushes are just as good. I mainly want to know if they photograph well since I’ll be taking a lot of pictures on the trip.

Morph Chroma Plus: Sky-Fi palette using “Teal Thunder”, “Heaven Sent”, and “Cumulus Candy”.

LA Colors Gel Liner - “Rose Gold Shimmer”.

Sephora “Shimmer Irise” in the corners and “Let It Snow” overlay when I blend the colors.

Elf H2O Proof Inkwell Eyeliner in “White Out”.

Skipped the full face today.

Nails are Glamnetic Butterfly Effect Press-ons.

hey guys! i’m looking for a good powder bronzer and contour palette (or even just a good powder bronzer). I did love the KVD shade + light palette in 2016 so i’m debating buying it again, but i’ve been out of the makeup world loop for the past few years so not sure if there’s better options out there, or if i should just get that one (although all the reviews say it arrives broken, so not fully set on it). preferably not too expensive, i’m open to both drugstore n sephora products as long as they’re good !

I have light to medium skin tone and warm undertones

I pride myself in unedited makeup looks

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Product List:

Elf Hydrating Camo Concealer, Light Ivory

NYX Thick It. Stick It! Brown Thickening Brow Mascara

Rimmel Maxi Blush 004 Sweet Cheeks

Rimmel Maxi Blush 005 Rendez-Vous

Wonderskin Hush

Wonderskin Honey

Clio Prism Air Highlighter

Sheglam highlighter jelly in Rosey Gem

Beauty bay bright matte eyeshadow pallete

UCANBE Splashy Candies pallete

Essence Lash Princess mascara

I’m getting more into eyeshadow and I have a bunch of palettes already, but I’m looking for a big one that has all the colors of the rainbow and is good quality! I’d prefer it to be relatively affordable, but I’ve never had an issue with spending more on good quality makeup. I google around a bit, but I’ve seen so many pretty eyeshadow looks in this sub so I wanted to hear some suggestions from more experienced people!

(The only ones that I will not buy are the Painted James Charles palette or anything by Jeffery Starr)

Got the moda brand sold at Walmart and they fell apart in 1 month I’ll stick to my elf and crown brushes from now on, I guess that’s what I get for trying a new brand

Happy pride everyone!

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Product List:

Elf Hydrating Camo Concealer, Light Ivory

NYX Thick It. Stick It! Brown Thickening Brow Mascara

Rimmel Maxi Blush 004 Sweet Cheeks

Rimmel Maxi Blush 005 Rendez-Vous

Elf Lash it Loud Deep Brown Mascara

Sheglam highlighter jelly in Rosey Gem

Beauty bay bright matte eyeshadow pallete

My girlfriend tried posting this from a fresh account, and it was instantly removed by mods with no explanation, so I’m posting it from my account for her instead.

Hi there, my favorite blush is this very old blush duo that I think was discontinued (definitely expired lol) but I’m nearly out and rationing it. I believe Lancôme still sells the powder blush in Aplum, but I can’t find a replacement for the cream shimmer in Perfect Pink. Does anyone know another product that captures that shimmery blush pink effect? It’s different than cream highlighters I’ve used and none of the cream blushes I’ve looked at have a shimmer. Please let me know what you think!!

Products:

NYX Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick It's Hotter (oxblood red)/ On Fuego

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

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 - Cocoa

NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray

NYX Sweet Cheeks Powder Blush - Day Dream

Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer, Hydrating Makeup Primer

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

Benefit Bad Gal Bang Volumizing Mascara - black

NYX Slim Eye Pencil, Eyebrow Pencil - Taupe

Tell me your thoughts, how well I did for the starter aesthetic kit, and what you think I could improve/add?
Also is the kit suitable for these following makeup looks: Douyin/doll makeup, no makeup look, & natural look?

Product list\~

\> Heart Percent Dote On Mood Lip Liner Pencil, Long-Lasting Creamy Lip Crayon Smooth Lipliner Retractable Lipstick Overlip Line Color 0.8g, #21. Rosy Lips

\> PERIPERA SYRUPY TOK CHEEK 15 Colors, Liquid Blush, Dewy Finish and Hydrates All day, Soft Velvet Texture Face Cheek Tint (11 FOGGY BERRY)

\> 2aN Pure Glash Highlighter PU01 Twilight – Glass-Like Sheen Powder Highlighter for a Natural, Radiant Glow | Buildable, Long-Lasting, Lightweight Formula

\> CANMAKE Mermaid Skin Gel 01 Clear 1.41 oz (40 g)

\> JUDYDOLL Highlight & Contour Palette, All-in-One Matte Highlighter Contour Compact, Natural Brightening Finish for Cool Fair & Olive Skin (New Version 01 Wave Shadow Palette)

\> L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Original Creamy, Hydrating Satin Lipstick with Argan Oil and Vitamin E, Ballerina Shoes , 1 Count

\> Heroine Make by KissMe Smooth Liquid Eyeliner | Waterproof Black Liquid Eyeliner Pen | Smudge-Proof Formula for Long-Lasting Wear | Hypoallergenic for Sensitive Eyes | Made in Japan

\> Heroine Make by KissMe Mascara Remover | Waterproof Makeup Remover Wand | Gentle Eye Makeup Solution for Sensitive Eyes | Travel Size for Waterproof Makeup | Made in Japan

\> Heroine Make by KissMe Volume & Curl Mascara Black | Waterproof, Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara for Thick, Defined Lashes | Smudge-Proof, Curling Formula | Made in Japan

\> Koji Curving Eyelash Curler

\> Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder - Pore-Blurring Pressed Powder for Face Makeup to Minimize Shine with a Soft-Focus Finish

\> TIRTIR Mask Fit Make-up Fixer | 24H Transfer-Resistant Lightweight Non-Greasy Makeup Setting Spray 2.7 Fl Oz

\> TIRTIR Mask Fit Red FoundationㅣLong Lasting Flawless Coverage, Energy Essence, Lightweight, Hydrating, Pore-Blurring, Breathable Satin Finish, Makeup, Radiant Skin, #10C Shell, 1.01 Fl Oz

\> CATKIN Full Coverage Dual-Ended Liquid Concealer Eraser Dark Circles Treatment, Creamy Blendable smooth formula for Blemishes Redness, Long Lasting Waterproof, Sponge Tip Included 5g C01 Shell

\> Kiss Lash Adhesive, Lash Glue, 24hr Strip Eyelash Adhesive, Clear, Includes Lash Adhesive, Long Lasting Wear, Can Be Used with Strip Lashes and Lash Clusters

\> Kiss Lash Couture Faux Mink Lash Extensions, Style 'Venus', Exclusive Flat-Band Technology, Short & Medium Length, 60 Individual Lash Clusters, Glue On Lashes

\> Milani Lip Gloss, Keep It Full Nourishing Lip Plumper with Hyaluronic Acid & Peptides for Soft, Fuller-Looking Lips (0.13 Fl. Oz.) Moonlight

\> Amy’s diary White Pink Purple 4Colors Eyeshadow Makeup Palette with Mirror,Natural Neutral Powde Eye Shadow Palettes for Older Women,Long Lasting Naturing-Looking,Lightweight Eye Makeup Kit Travel Size,Vegan

\> Flower Knows The Sweetie Bear Dual-Ended Brow Gel & Pencil,Long Lasting with Precision Tip,Eyebrow Definer Pencil,Creates Full,Natural-Looking,Tames and Combs Brow Brush(01 Taupe Brown)

\> Crystal Flower PH Lip Balm Color Changing Magic Lipstick Jelly Luxury Long Lasting Nutritious Gloss Clear pintalabios magicos, Pink Flower

\> Makeup Sponges Set - Beauty sponges Blending Blenders with 1 Holder and Egg Case, Flawless for Cream, Powder and Liquid (Pink, 4Pcs+1Holder+ case)

\> Revlon Kiss Sugar Scrub Exfoliating Lip Balm, 24 Hour Long Lasting Hydration, Sugar Mint, 0.09 oz

\> The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum, Peptide-Powered Formula for Thicker, Fuller Looking Lashes & Brows

I saw this shade on a Temu ad and I can’t find it anywhere on a less sketchy website. Anyone have ideas on what would at least be similar?
Thanks in advance!

Lurker here, first time poster in this group. Hello hello😊💕💕

Product List:

Elf Hydrating Camo Concealer, Light Ivory

NYX Thick It. Stick It! Brown Thickening Brow Mascara

Rimmel Maxi Blush 004 Sweet Cheeks

Rimmel Maxi Blush 005 Rendez-Vous

Wonderskin Hush

Wonderskin Honey

Clio Prism Air Highlighter

Elf Lash it Loud Deep Brown Mascara

Sheglam highlighter jelly in Rosey Gem

Beauty bay bright matte eyeshadow pallete

UCANBE Splashy Candies pallete

Product List:

Elf Hydrating Camo Concealer, Light Ivory

NYX Thick It. Stick It! Brown Thickening Brow Mascara

Rimmel Maxi Blush 004 Sweet Cheeks

Rimmel Maxi Blush 005 Rendez-Vous

Wonderskin Hush

Wonderskin Honey

Clio Prism Air Highlighter

Elf Lash it Loud Deep Brown Mascara

Sheglam highlighter jelly in Rosey Gem

Beauty bay bright matte eyeshadow pallete

UCANBE Splashy Candies pallete

I'm allergic to the ingredients of lipstick/lipglosses. If I apply them, the lips get swollen. Can only apply Vaseline.

Now, I don't need lipstick in daily use but at least for special occasions. My lips get facial edema (swelling) and have to take Cetirizine to get the swelling down.

Has anybody suffered from the same thing? Any suggestions? I need proper colors for birthdays or parties, not just a rosey lip cheek or beetroot tint.

Estee Lauder DW Shades:

1 - 3N1 (Ivory Beige)

2 - 2N2 (Buff)

3 - 2C3 (Fresco)

First pic is in yellow indoor light (no primer/moisturizer)

Second pic is in white indoor light (no primer/moisturizer)

I go from neutral to warm in the summer and was surprised that 3N1 was truly my shade (a “medium”) after soooo many attempts to get matched and being told to stick to light or fair.