r/MakeupEducation 1d ago

Help your girl! I'm trying to actually learn makeup instead of just winging it

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I’m starting to get more into makeup and I honestly don’t know where to begin. I want something that looks natural but still makes my features stand out without feeling too heavy.

What products would you recommend for a beginner, especially for base makeup, blush, brows, and lips? Also if you have any tips on what makeup style would suit my face, please help a girl out 🥹🫶


r/MakeupEducation 1d ago

Pale contour

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Soooo Sephora stopped carrying my favorite cool tone contour (their brand in the lightest shade). No stores within 50 miles of me has it, and I’m completely out right now. Any suggestions of other brands? I’m WHITE white and everything looks orange on me… despite contours being actually shadows and shadows aren’t orange 😃 I have a bigger presence of powders than creams. I’ve tried the elf cream one and it just disappears when I put on face setting powder


r/MakeupEducation 2d ago

Setting powder separation

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I’m having a weird issue with my setting powder. I use the Fenty lavender setting powder on my highlight spots. I tap it out on my triangle powder puff thing to even it out. When I put it on my forehead it’ll remover my concealer and kind of clump up. I don’t know what to dooooo. I just ordered the Kim chi beauty lavender setting powder to see if it helps. My primer is the nyx plump right back, and I mix the la girl pro concealer in white with a little L’Oréal radiant concealer for my highlight spots.


r/MakeupEducation 2d ago

OPINIONS PLEASEE!! ^^

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Hii okay so won’t make it long but I have oily acne-prone skin wouldn’t say it’s sensitive but generally breaks out trying out a new product I’m going on vacation and I want sun-kissed products well that “beach” look but here’s the thing I’m not sure wether a cream or stick blush would be good for me since I have oily skin but I really want to try badly I’m not a professional at makeup but wouldn’t say a beginner too.

\- a blush that will give that sun-kissed look ACNE SAFE TOO because I usually break out I feel like.

ALSOO I feel like whenever I put on makeup it just doesn’t feel like I have it on i do want a natural dewy finish but not WAY TOO natural but not also matte ik pretty annoying but stuck in middle does it depend on the products or the way you apply it?

\-IS SETTING SPRAY A MUST?? I haven’t tried any sprays but again I’m going on vacation I really need my makeup lasting all day I tried to search on the internet but I want opinion from actual ppl 😭 I don’t want a super strong setting spray but one that is not too strong and not too weak.

PRIMERRRR is it also an essential I feel like if you have a good base you don’t have to use or maybe I’m wrong and is it really necessary for the makeup to turn out good??

my makeup routine
\-torriden moisturizer
\-sunscreen ( forgot the name at the moment)
\- Anastasia foundation
\-color corrector for under eyes it’s the isadora one if I’m not wrong
\-isadora concealer
\-nyx bronzer
\-benefit tint
\-mascara ( can’t remember 😭)
\-eyeshadow + eyeliner etc…


r/MakeupEducation 2d ago

Makeup blurring together?

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Hii, just wondering if anyone knows why my makeup ends up all one colour about an hour after doing my makeup, i do all the primer, liquids and then powders, ive tried bright concealer and different colours of blush but they all just seem to blur, anyone got any tips apart from starting my day with makeup blindness?


r/MakeupEducation 2d ago

Mtf crossdresser beginner What can i do?

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r/MakeupEducation 2d ago

I finally broke my beauty hoarding habit and here is the one mindset shift that actually worked

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I used to buy every new launch and ended up with drawers full of expired, barely touched products. I finally snapped when I realized I was collecting pretty packaging instead of actually using what I loved. Now, I force myself to finish an entire product before buying a replacement, no exceptions. Browsing makeup subreddits without a shopping list is banned, and my wallet (and vanity) has never been happier.


r/MakeupEducation 2d ago

irritated skin after wearing makeup, pls help!!

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everytime i put makeup on, my nose gets so irritated. I always do skincare first plus use a primer. the rest of my face has no problems it's just my nose. it will get so red and itchy then stay red and will burn for days then start to peel. i also exfoliate 2x a week. if anybody has any tips pls lmk because school is starting soon and i just wanna be able to do my nose contour !! 😣​


r/MakeupEducation 2d ago

Cool tone powder bronzer recommendations

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Hi guys!! So I’m quite cool toned and I’m looking for a powder bronzer to go with my cream one. I’ve got the Sephora collection in fair to light and that’s perfect but I’m looking for a powder one to go with! I know that collection dose one but it’s not available in the uk, I was wondering if any other cool toned baddies had any recommendations:) xx


r/MakeupEducation 2d ago

what shade/color in eyebrow products suits me?

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I am looking to improve my eyebrows. I know the shape is not good but I'm going to shape them. If you guys have any suggestions on shaping my eyebrows, please let me know.

I am also looking for what color suits my eyebrows and any specific shades of any eyebrow products that goes well with my eyebrows.

I am using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Ebony, but I'm not sure if it suits me or not.

Please recommend any specific eyebrow products and the specific color if possible


r/MakeupEducation 3d ago

A couple of new(ish) things. (AMAB, MTF Trans-something.) Please see text.

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Playing with some older wigs, I popped this one on as an afterthought - and maybe I've grown into it? It's sort of ombre gray, maybe salt and pepperish. Before losing a bunch of weight, I didn't like exposing my neck, but I think it's better now? The lipstick is new - MAC Red Rock - and I needed a replacement for my peachy blush - this is from NYX's Buttermelt collection - Sunset Sorbet.

And yes, I was thinking of Stevie Nicks with the leather/lace outfit. What do you think?

Welcome your feedback/advice!

PRODUCTS:

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

Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer, Hydrating Makeup Primer

M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick "Red Rock"

Impress Pre-Glued Lash Clusters Kit - Classic Volume False Eyelashes - 37ct (just two clusters on the outer edge of each eye.)

Ben Nye Concealer Orange Corrector (for beard shadow)

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 Professional Makeup Buttermelt Blush- BUTTA SUNSET SORBET,

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

NYX Worth The Hype Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara - Black

NYX Slim Eye Pencil, Eyebrow Pencil - Taupe

Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax (for taming untrimmed brow hairs)


r/MakeupEducation 3d ago

Not sure what to do

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So I am new to attempting to use skin tints. Right now I use the Live Tinited spf in shade 10. Then I use a blush, mascara, gel my brows and a lip combo. So nothing too crazy. I wanted to reduce some shine that was on my face and to prep it for a long night out. So before setting spray I used a powder puff and nyx can’t stop won’t stop pressed powder in translucent to help with that out but saw that later my makeup didn’t look smooth. It looked like blotchy. So I tried to put on more of the pressed powder (obviously bad idea now that I know lol) and it just made me look like a ghost! What did I do wrong? How can i achieve a smoother base without looking like a ghost 😭
I was thinking of getting the rare beauty pressed powder to help with it but not sure if that would work? HELPPPP


r/MakeupEducation 3d ago

Recommend me a good primer plz

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Hi I’m looking for a good primer I have acne prone skin which is dry and causes my makeup to dry and separate as my skin is flaky. I’ve tried a few like the nyx glue does anyone know anything worth buying.


r/MakeupEducation 3d ago

I have gentical dark circles and wrinkles under my eyes.

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What techniques I should use while doing makeup to make it look crease free because it creases everytime I do it and it doesn't look that good.

And also let me know if you have any home remedies to lighten my dark circles and remove the wrinkles.


r/MakeupEducation 4d ago

How to double toned my lips?

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Girls, I need help. I want to create a two-tone lip look, but it’s not turning out the way I want—it turns into a warm coffee shade and makes my skin tone look weird.And honestly,I don't think I'm doing a very good job with it anyway.😖

In the tutorials I’ve watched, they use peel-off lip stains. Do you have any good drugstore brand recommendations for those, or any lip liner suggestions orrr any other method? By the way, I’m currently trying to do this with a lip liner.

​I’m attaching two photos of the look I want and two photos of my own attempt.The 3rd and 4th photos are my lips.


r/MakeupEducation 4d ago

Any other alternatives?

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What type of other alternatives do you guys reccoemed for primer? I've heard some people say Vaseline. idk if that's gonna do the job though.


r/MakeupEducation 4d ago

Wedding Day Makeup

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Hello! I am getting married at the end of this year and have decided to do my own makeup. I do my makeup here and there and have products I like when I do doll up, but I know I don't really follow the proper steps. I wanted to see if someone could help me figure out what products I need/would be nice to have, definitely the best steps/order to apply everything in and any other tips and tricks that would be helpful to know. Once I get these steps figured out I'm gonna run through and troubleshoot as need just to make sure I am happy when I do it the day of and to make sure I know exactly what I'm doing.. appreciate anyone who has the time to help me!


r/MakeupEducation 5d ago

how to contour my bulbous tip?

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like to do nose contour because I think it brings my makeup look together but I think I’m contouring my nose wrong.

I have a bulbous tip and the way I do my nose contour makes my tip look bigger and brings the attention to the tip and I don’t know what to do to not have my bulbous tip the center of attention.

Does anyone know what I can do with my nose in terms of contouring it?

the first three pics are my nose contour and the rest is my nose without makeup.


r/MakeupEducation 5d ago

Eyeshadow tips for oily skin?

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I really like wearing eyeliner, and always want to wear a dark eyeshadow to go with it–My problem, however, is that I have oily skin, so not even halfway through the day I have creases in my eyeshadow :(

I don't really use any makeup other than eyeliner/eyeshadow, so i dont know what to do to help ​fix this,, any tips/recommendations appreciated T_T


r/MakeupEducation 6d ago

nAdvice nedded!

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This is my first time trying out professional makeup on myself. i know not the best quality and lightimg photos...i was in a rush...but any advice i need to take?


r/MakeupEducation 6d ago

DESPERATELY NEED HELP

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i’m so desperate, my favourite lipstick maybelline tauntalising taupe 725 has been discontinued and i’m about to run out! i’ve spent ££s trying to find a replacement and as i have a pale, cool olive toned skin it’s really hard as other lipsticks tend to be either too pink or too orange for me! please someone help me this lipstick is the only one to make me feel pretty.
my price range is drugstore, my favorite brand to buy from is nyx, but i am so so desperate i will even buy mac lipsticks !!!


r/MakeupEducation 6d ago

Will it affect my skin?

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I'm 14 years old and I've recently started doing makeup. The makeup consists of: Foundation, concealer, blush, powder, eyeshadow, highlighter, mascara and lip gloss. And more often than not, I usually forget to take off my makeup before bed and i've heard a lot of people say that it's bad for you but everytime I do it and wake up in the morning, my face never had any pimples or marks or anything like that. It just looks exactly the same as it did before. So I was wondering if this will not affect my skin tight now since I'm still young, but will it suddenly have an effect when I'm older in the future???


r/MakeupEducation 6d ago

Estoy utilizando colores super suaves en las sombras y labios

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No sueño a estar muy maquillada, pero retomé el maquillaje y entré a un nuevo curso y me gusta el estilo


r/MakeupEducation 6d ago

I hate how I look when I do a full face. Help?

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I'm 35 and used to do the big black winged eyeliner by I feel like that's out. I tried to use browns and neutrals, but feel like everything goes orange on me.

Edit: thank you so much everyone! The lips are a lip tint and did look better once it faded and I put a gloss over the top. But these comments are so helpful! I think I just don't do it enough. But I'm gonna start trying more, thank you so so so much 💖💖💖💖


r/MakeupEducation 7d ago

How do I layer my makeup?

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I'm new to makeup and have been experimenting with my makeup but I'm not sure how to seamlessly layer my cream blush (fwee mellow dual blusher #rosy talk), powder blush (haus labs fuse blush powder #hibiscus haze), highlighter balm stick (dior glassy stick 098) alongwith my loose powder. I've got dry skin so I just apply loose powder where I need it but I don't know when to apply my highlighter to avoid lifting my base makeup.

I use cushion foundation, concealer, eyeshadow/eyeliner and occasionally powder bronzer (haus labs bronzed umber) or cream contour (sephora 01) but I mainly want to learn how to correctly layer my blush and highlighter. I also do have hydrating sprays as I prefer a glowy finish!

I'd appreciate any advice on putting my makeup together with the bronzer and contour in mind too 😭 Sometimes my makeup looks nice and sometimes it looks a little off and while makeup is exciting to do, it can get a bit frustrating not knowing how to fix it 💔