Never did makeup... ever

[Beth Andrea]

Fyi, waxing or threading eyebrows usually run about $10-15US, and it is worth it. (I prefer threading, but try both methods to see which you like best)

[Madison Leigh]

Fyi, waxing or threading eyebrows usually run about $10-15US, and it is worth it. (I prefer threading, but try both methods to see which you like best)

I would agree.  I finding threading to be quick and efficient and I think my brows end up looking better than when I have them waxed.

All of the comments about finding a matching foundation hit close to home.  I finally gave in and went to an Ulta store and asked them to help me with that.  The young lady went above and beyond to help.  And if a particular store isn't helpful, try another one.  I've been to various Ulta, Sephora, and MAC stores and always found them to be very helpful.

Speaking of Sephora - I don't know if it's a regular thing or not; but a few months ago I went in and got a makeup lesson, although in reality it was closer to a makeover with explanations along the way.  I think the only requirement was to spend a certain amount of money - I think it was $50, but I ended up well over that.  Point being, I learned a lot that day (it took between 45 minutes and 60 minutes).  I believe MAC has a similar thing as well.

As someone else mentioned, walking in the door was the hardest thing for me; but once past that it's always been good experiences for me.

Madison

[Joanna Dark]

What does everyone do for eyes? I'm pretty simple and usually go for a chocolate brown shadow on the lower one third of the eyelid, a lighter almost beige for the middle eyelid and a cream shade for the brow bone or upper third.  The I go for some minimal eyeliner. Then I smudge it so it doesn't look to sharp. The I apply a teeny bit of mascara. It would be hard to tell I even have it on and I think it makes my eyes pop.

You prolly can't even tell I'm wearing makeup but it makes me feel so much better. I haven't left the house without foundation in prolly a decade. But now I do a little more and use a light pink blush too. I use a rose chubby stick for my lips.

[barbie]

Yesterday I tried eyeliner first time. Its effect on responses from other people was unexpected. I need more practice.

Barbie~~

[TerriT]

Get this book.

"Making Faces" by Kevyn Aucoin

It's filled with gobs of information on everything, even includes MTF applications on male models. And it's got tons of diagrams, step by step instructions and pretty much everything. I love it. I got my copy like 10 years ago and I still always go to it. Even though I still kind of suck with the make up lols. Liquid eyeliner is a mofo!!!!

[Joanna Dark]

Liquid eyeliner is a mofo!!!!

Yesterday I tried eyeliner first time. Its effect on responses from other people was unexpected. I need more practice.

Yes, liquid eyeliner is a mofo fo sho yo lol when I use it i have to apply it like 10 times because if I use it to line my waterline on the bottom lid it gets in my eyes. Plus, it is so EASY to mess up and I end up using all this makeup remover going back and forth and then that messes up my foundation and concealer and blush. Ugh it's the worst. Beauty is such a pain in the arse. But it's way better then my $1 N.Y.C. pencil liner. That $h!t sucks. Sometimes I just use a brow pencil if I want to go light and not too dramatic.

And Barbie practice makes perfect! You'll love the responses trust me. I think eyeliner is the most important part of a good makeup routine and really brings out the eyes like nothing else.

[kyh]

Gel liner is best, with pencil liner coming in second, and liquid dead last. But gel liner can be quite expensive...

[barbie]

Well, mine is soft eye liner waterproof,  Artdeco from germany. Just ca. 20 USD.
While taking shower in the morning, the black remnant was cleared.

I may need base shadow.

Barbie~~

[Joanna Dark]

Gel liner is best, with pencil liner coming in second, and liquid dead last. But gel liner can be quite expensive...

It depends on the look you're going for. The problem with liquid liner is it is really difficult to get right. I do like my gel liner. Maybe I need another one it always looks faded or something. Like not black enough.

[kyh]

It depends on the look you're going for. The problem with liquid liner is it is really difficult to get right. I do like my gel liner. Maybe I need another one it always looks faded or something. Like not black enough.

If you're creating a really bold eye and covering a lot of surface area, you can use your gel liner as a base and then go over with black eyeshadow, as it'll last a long time that way. But if you're making just a thin line, then you can first go in with a pencil liner, and then go back over with a gel liner.

Both of these techniques will serve to make the end product darker and longer lasting. ^_^

[Joanna Dark]

If you're creating a really bold eye and covering a lot of surface area, you can use your gel liner as a base and then go over with black eyeshadow, as it'll last a long time that way. But if you're making just a thin line, then you can first go in with a pencil liner, and then go back over with a gel liner.

Both of these techniques will serve to make the end product darker and longer lasting. ^_^

I actually just started doing that kinda! I smudge the eyeliner alot and have been using a chocolate brown, so it doesn't look too sharp. I love smoky eyes. I only recently started wearing eyeliner out in public and it's by far my favortie part of my makeup routine. I was so excited when I started doing it. I def will try out using more black though to help it last longer! Thanks so much!

[Joanna Dark]

I used to hate lipstick and love eye makeup, so I would do really interesting eye looks, like black eyeliner with dark plum shadow and a red wing in the corner. But now I've switched. I just do some simple eyeliner and really bold, dark lipstick like a vampy red or blackish purple <3 And you're welcome!!!!

I'm kinda like that now. I use a really pale red lipstick and sometimes just a simple lip liner and you can barely see it. I'm all about the eyes. But vampy red lips sounds hawt! I should invest in more lipstick. I need to get to Sephora stat lol