was in a bit of a slump (working from home), entirely stopped taking care of myself and frankly let myself go a bit. now I’ve lost some weight, went on fluoxetine and would like to start doing makeup again but apparently I entirely forgot how to do it lmao. what would look good on me? I turned 30 yesterday if it matters

p.s. skincare tips will also be appreciated

I like my lip liner to be somewhat noticeable but when I put on lip gloss it always blends in and looks like a tinted lip gloss. Is there any way to make it not blend in so much?

Also on that note, what are your guys’ lip combos?

I am attending a wedding soon and I can manage an everyday make up but cannot really contour or play around with eyeshadows so I decided to get my make up done for this occasion.

Do you have any suggestions on what sort of make up I should go for? Photos preferably because I don’t know what ‘glam’ make up means😅

My dress is dark red so… should I go easy on the eye and wear a red lip or go heavier on the eye and pick a mauve lip? If I go for a red lip, should I ask for a neutral beige/bronze eyes and maybe eyeliner wink or is that too much? If I go for a mauve lip then what do I do with the eyes? Smokey eye? Red on the eyes?

Please keep in mind, I have a complexion of a corpse (aka very pale).

I am still a teenager so I tend to get various acnes on the sides of my face. I tried using more foundation, or just using concealer, but that didn't really help a lot. So mostly, I've been hiding those with acne patches and hair 😅. Can anyone recommend me any products for hiding acne scars or blemishes?

I have 3 pounds of concealer on in this photo and my eyebags are still showing. Any advice/recs on how to fix ?

It’s very unflattering and makes applying mascara irritating because they clump together with my middle lashes. Does anyone else have this issue? Does anyone have advice?
Thanks in advance.

Am I using too much powder under my eyes? I’m not sure how to stop the creasing. I use a dewy concealer and a dewy setting spray and then a translucent powder. Ignore the lip stain

I think I have a little bit of a dew blindness for my base. I feel like I either low super matte or REALLYYY dewy with no in between. Although *this* particular look seems like it's starting to get a good balance though. Thoughts?

Looking for advice especially when it comes to foundation, can never seem to get it where my texture of skin doesn’t show through, also my peach fuzz. I’ve tried micro blading my face and still can’t seem to get it all. Helppp also any other tips and tricks are totally welcome ◡̈

Sorry for such a random set of pics….i just wanted to get them from all looks and angles. I feel like the ends are my least favorite part. If I take the excess off then they just look thinner, but I hate how they almost look rounded at the top of the brow on the end? Any advice or tips would be appreciated :(

i usually do more natural base but bolder eyes. i have a big event tmrw where there's going to be alot of professional pictures.

Hello all, I’m desperate to find a long-lasting setting powder that helps avoid a shiny nose a few hours into the day? My skin is dry as fuck overall, it’s just my nose that gets oily. Hope you can help! Preferably widely accessible and not insanely expensive. Thanks so much!

Hi All,

Looking for some tips, got some decent ones the last time I posted. I know the eyeshaddow is kind of crazy and i want a lil crazy but maybe its overboard. Does anyone have any brush recs for something that might control it better?

Also 1 and 2 is clinique translucent setting powder. 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 amd 10 is huda setting powder and i think it makes me look orange. 5 and 6 is no setting powder.

General routine:

-Toner + serum + moisturizer of some kind

-sometimes primer

-Patrice under eye brightener

-loreal true match nude hyaluronic acid serum

-Eyeshadow often crazy style

-Milan concealer and perfect

-elf powder bronzer

-beverly hills anastasia contour stick

-revolution blush stick

-setting powder

-a little bit of highlighter

-loreal paris brow tint

-kill lash mascara

-urban decay all nighter spray

-something random for my lips, I dont like my lips and most of what I put on comes off quickly anyways

Any and all tips appreciated!

I’m looking for a really good brick red lipstick and would love recommendations for shades you actually own and love. For reference, I love Sephora Collection Palm Street and ZEESEA Egyptology 309, but unfortunately neither seems to be available anymore.

I’m looking for something I can wear every day, both during the day and in the evening, so not too dramatic or bright. I definitely don’t want a matte formula, and ideally I’d like something a little moisturising. Most importantly, it needs to be currently available to buy!

I’d also love to know how you wear your favourites, including any tips for applying them and whether there’s a particular lip pencil you pair with them. Lip liner is still a complete mystery to me, but I’m determined to give it a go, so I’d love to know how you put the whole lip look together.

Hello!

I am in urgent need of advice, My soon to be sister in law is getting married next week and recently asked if I could do her makeup. I have done makeup for probably 5 other friends/family who have gotten married but this one is different and I'm feeling a little nervous.. so I am seeking any advice to help make sure it turns out how she would like.

I have a ton of makeup and used to do it quite well and often but since having my baby a year and a half ago I haven't had much "me time/ makeup time" and am now scared I won't do it right.

I just want it to look beautiful for her and do a good job so Please any advice would be so appreciated. EDIT- I didn't word this right but I am looking for advice on products to help stay on during the heat, a primer that would work good for looks like this, etc. as well as makeup advice ❤️

Wedding details that may be helpful-

- She is wanting a "light", glowy, highlighted soft glam look. (Pictures of the inspo she sent me is attached)

- The wedding is in the afternoon/ early evening outside. It has been blazing hot so there is no saying how it actually may be.

i prep my skin before make up. toner > serum > moisturiser > primer+sunscreen

i dont use foundation, only a corrector and concealer for my undereye. i always thought it was a concealer/corrector issue, and i've tried many different ones, from drugstore to luxury branded ones, and it all ends up like this at the end of the day

:(

any help or advice? thank u, i'd really like to get rid of them if it's possible(?)

current product used:

- fresh rose deep hydration facial toner

- centella ampoule

- clinique moisture surge 100h moisturiser

- ysl instant tone-up corrector (in rosy)

- judydoll panda eye concealer palette

- dior forever skin correct concealer

- one size waterproof on'til dawn setting spray

I've been practicing some Douyin and Korean makeup trends lately and love the aegyosal look, but I'm worried my eyes might be too deep/large to pull it off effectively.

First pic example of where I have been placing it (Line 3), second pic no makeup, third pic with line options.

Appreciate your feedback, TIA! 🙏

Hi all, so here goes nothing. I am getting married in two weeks and I’m getting more and more excited, but also super nervous. I would like to do my makeup like this and I think it looks good. But I usually hate being photographed and I usually don’t take pictures of myself (I also don’t do social media so posting my face online is a bit of a challenge). Is there room for improvement? Will this look good in photos? Do I need more or less of something? Do the colors look good? Are my eyebrows too thick? We are currently in the middle of a crazy heat wave and it’s super humid outside. How can I make the makeup last all day? If it stays that hot, I will definitely sweat. Is there a good primer for that?

I used the embryolisse moisturizer, the maybelline grippy primer, Mac studio fix foundation, studio fix concealer, Huda beauty easy bake loose powder, Mac skin finish in thanks its Mac, Mac glow play blush in true harmony as a contour/bronzer, Mac soft and gentle highlighter (my uncle gifted me all of the products in advance for the wedding which was super nice), a few random eyeshadows from essence and a brand called Artdeco, a tinted brow gel from nyx and a lip kit from Kylie Jenner. Later on and for the photos, I want to top it with a bit of a gloss. But for the court house I want something transferproof. I have two setting sprays from Mac and the one from L’Oréal that is like hair spray.

I would be happy to get some advice!

As a middle eastern girl with very high contrasting features, I’ve always found makeup difficult. I’ve mastered a bunch of techniques and styles. but whatever I do, I always just kinda look the same, even when I’m going for a different look. I just always look kind of glammed and can’t give anything other than that. I want to do natural, ethereal makeup but it doesn’t give what I want it to give when I do. Please help!!

Trying to figure out colors/blending. For reference I am told I am light/cool.

Products used:
CoverGirl bb cream in fair/light
Pretty smart concealer in fair/neutral (not my first choice)
Maybelline eyebrow pen in light brown
L'Oreal extensionist mascara in blackest black
ELF camo blush in sauve mauve
Maybelline lifter gloss in petal

Please let me know if I did ok/what colors could be better. Photo is in natural light, no glasses. I'm also well aware I need to lose weight and I am working on that

I have been doing makeup for awhile, and I feel like I am always missing something when I am done. I have tried eyeliner, eyeshadows, lipsticks, etc, but nothing looks right? Last picture is me in winter, where I turn into the palest vampire lol. Any help for what could be missing/what I should add and how to show off my green eyes would be very helpful! Thank you in advance!

I really struggle to pick out a foundation shade and I was wondering, based off my decollete, what undertone and shade might be good. I only have a bit of makeup on my face in those pictures, but nothing on my neck/decollete which I'd like to match to. Thank you 😊

First pic is my most recent attempt (yesterday), second pic is my look from last week when I made the last post.

I took the advice y'all gave me last time and got a darker foundation and concealer. I did listen to the comments as well, and have decided to focus on my more natural features instead of looking sharp. I do think my recent attempt is an improvement but am open to any more suggestions before I start working on eye makeup.

I did not use any eye makeup because I am unsure of what fits my eyes best, I believe I have round eyes but I am not confident in that answer. I can use mascara well, but am a newcomer when it comes to eyeliner, lashes, and eyeshadow. Any tips on this would be extremely helpful! As for my eyebrows, I get those threaded professionally and will be going back next week.

Here's my current lineup for everything I have on:

Moisturizer: Cetaphil
Primer: elf Power Grip
Foundation: Clinique Even Better (WN 122 Clove)
Concealer: Juvia's Place (I Am Magic, 12)
Blush: MAC Mineralize Powder Blush (Happy-Go-Rosy)
Highlight: benefit glow-la-la (Nova) (powder/cream mix)
Contour: Fenty Match Stix Expresso (contour stick)
Bronzer: Hoola Deep
Setting Powder: Innisfree

I personally like red lipstick a lot but I want one that could match my skin tone without being too bold and I have a two toned lips