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Vitamin Crack

PostPosted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:45 pm


I know I know we have a hundred thousand make up threads.

But I guess what I really want to know is...how do I start using make up?

I seriously feel like such a noob when it comes to make up. I don't know what the difference between stuff like foundation and concealor is. I don't know what all the different brushes do. I don't know what stuff I need, what stuff is excessive, what stuff is good, what brands to get etc.

I use pencil eyeliner and lipstick sometimes. I've used mascara but I've always been confused as to how to use it properly. I've used eyeshadow before but not really effectively.

So really, how do I start really getting into make up? I'm just kinda curious to try out more. Like a beginner's guide to make up would be good.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:59 pm


There are plenty blogs and tutorials people have made but since I am too lazy to read long a** descriptions that could just be explained in a before/after picture (and also don't trust an average teenager's opinion) I just follow MAC channels on Youtube. =P

Find a girl with a similar looks and flaws as you, go to her for advice.
I did that with Michelle Phan early on because we were both asian and WHOA SHE TURNED OUT GREAT.

Priskills


Quaint Ethos

PostPosted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 2:05 pm


I learned (and still am learning) through trial and error.
I think I've come a long way since High School just by practicing in my free time.

What Priskills said. There are a lot of helpful videos online that give you step-by-step tutorials. :3
PostPosted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:34 pm


some kind of cover up = tinted lotion + flat topped brush (probably with white tips) far right + paint till blended
its probably the easiest.
well, easier than lotion + foundation + concealer + powder + whatever the ******** you even need that. if you don't, don't bother.

mascara = wiggle at base, run to tip of lash. repeat like 3x. middle, side, side. bottom if you want em.
eyeliner = don't do it like streetlights.
lipstick = you are not forty. just avoid this until you can apply mascara.
eye shadow = don't do it.

if you just wanna use makeup, just start wearing mascara and call it a day. three strokes + bottom lashes, you can do more strokeses but you shouldn't need to and just ehhh don't. don't go spider on us.

don't wear eyeliner without mascara, that looks weird as hell. like you have no eyelashes.
also don't wear so much eyeliner it looks like you have no eyelashes. weird. so weird looking.

don't wear eyeliner darker than your eyebrows, you'll look terrible.
i know your hair is black, but your brows aren't very thick so idk. play with it. dark dark green (tarnish by mac perhaps) or dark dark browns if black isn't your thing, i suggest.

what other questions have you.

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Alexaandraa

PostPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:49 pm


k so i don't understand you girls who are like, "idk how to use mascara properly."

there's...only one way to use it, really.
comb through lashes. wiggle if you want. idgi.
also look online before you buy anything.

as for brushes, unless you're using eyeshadow, don't even bother until you get used to using foundation/concealer if you need it. i find using your fingers works better to blend it in because of body heat. just make sure your hands are clean lolol.

also if you end up using liquid foundation/concealer, buy a translucent powder. you'll need a brush for that, but anything fluffy and big will work, ask someone at the store you go to. it won't add any color and it will set your makeup and soak up excess oil throughout the day. also you don't have to buy a different color if you tan in the summer.
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