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Stottie Girl

Yesterday at 04:16:24 PM
I've finally had a eureka moment with foundation. I have tried and tried but always ended up looking like I had a freaky scary cakey mask on. I had pretty much given up on it but I finally managed to put it on and get it to look normal tonight!

After moisturising, I have discovered that if I put blobs of foundation on the back of my hand instead of on the brush or sponge and work it onto a foundation brush using my hand as a pallette I get a uniform skin like finish. I've obviously been applying too much foundation previously. Eureka!

I have been trying nearly all my life to get that right ha ha! I am a dozy cow sometimes!
A wise man once said don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way when you judge him you're a mile away and you have his shoes!

ChrissyRyan

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Yesterday at 04:17:30 PM
A little can go a long way.

Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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Charlotte Kitty ✅

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Yesterday at 04:20:13 PM
This is how I do my BB cream. Spread on back of my hand then pick up with the brush and dab / slight strokes around my face. Then after brush on a light layer of powder. But I do use toner, moisturizer and a very light fruity primer first.

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Stottie Girl

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Yesterday at 04:28:23 PM
Clearly it's only a revelation for thickos like me! Ha ha!
A wise man once said don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way when you judge him you're a mile away and you have his shoes!
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Charlotte Kitty ✅

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Yesterday at 05:03:37 PM
Quote from: Stottie Girl on Yesterday at 04:28:23 PMClearly it's only a revelation for thickos like me! Ha ha!

Awwww you just missed that reminder. I honest can't remember where I saw that tip.
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Yesterday at 08:13:01 PM
I don't use a brush to apply. I use a cosmetic sponge to dab all over. Then go back over and dab with a brush to give it a more natural look.

Glad you figured it out. The secret is always to figure out what works for you.
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Yesterday at 08:18:54 PM
I don't use foundation. I just use a tinted moisturizer. Its simple  effective, and better for my skin.
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Dawn Kellie

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Today at 06:15:50 AM
As I'm just starting out on the makeup journey, I appreciate the advice.
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Charlotte Kitty ✅

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Today at 07:16:04 AM
I'd definitely recommend a good BB cream as a staple. It works like a foundation albeit less heavy. But does cover blemishes really well and smoothes out the skin. But a major benefit is the good ones have SPF. Using SPF is pretty important to avoid aging with exposure to daylight. Also they hydrate although I still use moisturizer before.

I love the simplicity, especially not being particularly inclined to have makeup as a big part of my transition. Just an easy way to maintain a good look without much effort.

If you wish finish with a powder but not critical.

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tgirlamg

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Today at 10:18:57 AM
I love BB cream too as a lighter alternative to foundation... I can be reactive to some makeup ingredients so use a lot of "clean" makeup brands... The BB cream I use is made by La Mav in Australia...

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Dawn Kellie

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Today at 01:18:49 PM
Still a newbie, what is BB cream?
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ChrissyRyan

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Today at 01:21:23 PM
A face not being on a good foundation can be troublesome!  Cracks may appear!
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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Dawn Kellie

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Today at 01:24:24 PM
I have a good foundation with concealer in it. I sampled it and wow it worked great
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tgirlamg

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Today at 01:44:08 PM
Quote from: Dawn Kellie on Today at 01:18:49 PMStill a newbie, what is BB cream?

Hey Dawn!

I think the BB stands for BeautyBlend but ir is a lightweight tinted cream usually with SPF protection and some moisturizing properties... I use it in conjunction with a cream concealer under eyes etc...

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Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

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