Buying make up....where do I start?

[annaleaver]

Orofluido Asia blush is actually really good

[SadieBlake]

Stephanie, couldn't hurt to ask the local Sephora, preferably have a few trans women also interested. My class had 6 women attending, they didn't have staff to deal with many more.

Also, yes, they'll accept you in any class.

[Lyric]

As other have said, YouTube and helpful counter folks will get you a long way. I would add, though, to concentrate on mastering one aspect of makeup at a time, eventually doing it all. Something like skin care, then concealer and foundation, then eyes, then lips and so forth.

[generalchaos34]

So I got a chance to try on some makeup at my therapists! I just put on some lipstick and eyeshadow, but I gotta say it felt extremely liberating! I felt pretty, she said i've never smiled that big before! Im liking everything that Im donig so far and I can't wait to fully embrace my femininity. I cried from happiness the whole way home. Which is a big milestone since ive felt dead inside for years

Now if I could only practice at home, I really suck at eyeshadow. Also purple when done poorly looks like you have a black eye

[xuexue]

So what color are your eyes? My very first make-up class at MAC showed me that blue/green eyes like mine do really well with copper inside/purple outside, and I have three shades of purple to go with the copper depending on time of day.

[generalchaos34]

So what color are your eyes? My very first make-up class at MAC showed me that blue/green eyes like mine do really well with copper inside/purple outside, and I have three shades of purple to go with the copper depending on time of day.

Thats the thing....

I have hazel eyes so it really depends on the day what color my eyes are

[MissyMay2.0]

So I got a chance to try on some makeup at my therapists! I just put on some lipstick and eyeshadow, but I gotta say it felt extremely liberating! I felt pretty, she said i've never smiled that big before! Im liking everything that Im donig so far and I can't wait to fully embrace my femininity. I cried from happiness the whole way home. Which is a big milestone since ive felt dead inside for years

Now if I could only practice at home, I really suck at eyeshadow. Also purple when done poorly looks like you have a black eye

Congratulations; it's very special when we get to see the first glimpses of our true self the way we see ourselves on the inside😊
Do you have any trans support groups in your area? Some support groups have makeup classes, and other events that are very helpful. And if you arrive early for a regular meeting, you may be able to practice applying makeup before it starts. 

[generalchaos34]

Congratulations; it's very special when we get to see the first glimpses of our true self the way we see ourselves on the inside😊
Do you have any trans support groups in your area? Some support groups have makeup classes, and other events that are very helpful. And if you arrive early for a regular meeting, you may be able to practice applying makeup before it starts.

Supposedly they have a group the town over, ill see if I can sneak out to see it! Honestly I can't wait till I come out to my spouse so I can finally do all of these things right. Its going to take time, and I will definitely have to do it right and not rush in.

[SadieBlake]

Gc34, so glad to hear that went well for you! Congratulations on making that step :-). I've been wearing makeup a lot myself lately and it feels good to go out and have people say nice things about my makeup job specifically -- which several have this week.