Makeup - questions and chatter:

infamousmk

Maybe some of the cosmetology professionals can help me out here, too.... I make not claim to know WTF I'm talking about other than reading a lot, spending a lot of time in the MAC store, watching a lot of youtube makeup gurus, and having a couple of makeup artist friends..


BUT, I love makeup and want to help ladies any way I can! Got a question??

sonia2003

Hi!

Im in the middle of my cosmetology course right now and my instructor never teaches us how to blend or where to do the crease for eye shadow! Any tips? She always says, blend blend blend, but never shows us, and when I ask she always says sure, and then forgets or gets busy with something else!

Thanks!

andreacord

Whats the best thing to use to clean brushes with

MissingMyOldSelf

what's the best eyeshadow color to use for someone like me with greenish-grey colored eyes? I want something to make them pop. My husband's always been partial to purple, but he likes purple things on me.

sonia2003

what's the best eyeshadow color to use for someone like me with greenish-grey colored eyes? I want something to make them pop. My husband's always been partial to purple, but he likes purple things on me.

Your husbands on to something! Purple would be great on your eye colour because it will make your eyes stand out! I just finished colour theory in my course! Purple, or I would use some gold if you want to bring out the green!

omid990

antibacterial soap and warm water.

do it once every two weeks for brushes used on eyebrows and once a week for foundation, blush/bronzer, and lip brushes.

omid990

Whats the best thing to use to clean brushes with

my above post was a response to this

infamousmk

Hi!

Im in the middle of my cosmetology course right now and my instructor never teaches us how to blend or where to do the crease for eye shadow! Any tips? She always says, blend blend blend, but never shows us, and when I ask she always says sure, and then forgets or gets busy with something else!

Thanks!

Touch your eyeball (with your eyelid closed! lol) and you'll feel where the top of your eyeball goes back in to your socket, and it's like the deepest place you can push ... that's where your darkest crease color needs to go. Well, depending .. mostly start here and you'll start to figure out what is perfect for your eyes. I tend to concentrate my crease color just above this deep spot.

infamousmk

what's the best eyeshadow color to use for someone like me with greenish-grey colored eyes? I want something to make them pop. My husband's always been partial to purple, but he likes purple things on me.

Your husbands on to something! Purple would be great on your eye colour because it will make your eyes stand out! I just finished colour theory in my course! Purple, or I would use some gold if you want to bring out the green!

YES! Purples and bronzey golds!

dmhat6278

Hey, all the years of being out in the sun have left me with some dark spots on the lower corners of my eyes--kinda high cheek bone area. Do know of anything I could use to hide this? I currently use Mary Kay concealer but it doesn't totally hide the discoloration. Thanks!

Bead_Maker

I'm a hopeless 34 yr old tomboy that's pretty much only worn make up if someone else did it. LOL I think I need to enroll in this magical cosmetology course you speak of! It may be my only hope at this point because NOTHING is obvious to this chick! I'd be lucky to use chapstick properly.

Pollywog39

what's the best eyeshadow color to use for someone like me with greenish-grey colored eyes? I want something to make them pop. My husband's always been partial to purple, but he likes purple things on me.

I have greenish hazel eyes & a light purple makes them pop...also like WHITE eyeliner on the top! Like to play with gold & silvery shades too...I say have FUN with eye makeup:)

infamousmk

Hi!

Im in the middle of my cosmetology course right now and my instructor never teaches us how to blend or where to do the crease for eye shadow! Any tips? She always says, blend blend blend, but never shows us, and when I ask she always says sure, and then forgets or gets busy with something else!

Thanks!

Also, I've found the easiest way to get colors to blend is to put a light, skin toned color dusted just below and above the crease.. then use a stiff pencil brush to apply the crease color. Then use a fluffy domed brush with a little shadow on it to blend off the edges of the crease color.

infamousmk

I'm a hopeless 34 yr old tomboy that's pretty much only worn make up if someone else did it. LOL I think I need to enroll in this magical cosmetology course you speak of! It may be my only hope at this point because NOTHING is obvious to this chick! I'd be lucky to use chapstick properly.

Do you have a MAC store in your mall? My MAC store does little tutorial classes every month or so -- you pay $50 (which they put on a GC for you) .. then you go to the class, learn some tips, and at the end you get to spend your $50 GC. So, basically the little tutorial part is free!

KristinL19

It's funny how things work out sometimes. Earlier today I was thinking about my own makeup routine and had a question of my own. How generous of you to offer your knowledge!

I wear foundation everyday because my face goes very red without it, and honestly I don't have very good skin at all. Just wondering if it's bad to wear foundation everyday, or if you have any useful tips (sometimes depending on weather/situations, it becomes very visable and not so attractive).

Thanks so much!

infamousmk

Youtube is also a great resource to learn makeup stuff!!! Some of my favorite 'gurus' are:


emilynoel83
makeupgeektv
pixi2woo
vintageortacky

seatern

I get brutal bags under my eyes, they're puffy and dark coloured. I get completely overwhelmed by the different products out there and have everything from powders to liquids to creams.... what works best?

Also what's the best way to match a colour... I always seem to get tricked into getting one too light and then I look like reverse raccoon highlighting my flaws.

Thanks!

infamousmk

It's funny how things work out sometimes. Earlier today I was thinking about my own makeup routine and had a question of my own. How generous of you to offer your knowledge!

I wear foundation everyday because my face goes very red without it, and honestly I don't have very good skin at all. Just wondering if it's bad to wear foundation everyday, or if you have any useful tips (sometimes depending on weather/situations, it becomes very visable and not so attractive).

Thanks so much!

PRIMER!!! Depending on your skin composition - if you're normal or dry, Smashbox makes a good one .. .umm.. I've heard good stuff about the ELF (at Target) primer.. I use the MAC one right now because my skin was too oily for Smashbox. So, you moisturize (if that's your thing), let that sink in for five minutes or so, and then put on a very thin layer of primer, just to your Tzone, let that soak in for 5min or so, and put your foundation on top. Best makeup product ever.

Also, I don't wear liquid foundation every day. I found a powder foundation that works pretty well, so I use that on days I want lighter coverage.

You could always try tinted moisturizer in the summer. It'll give a sheer bit of foundation-y coverage, but not be all cakey.

messyinthekitchen

Lol I'm a make-up artist if you get bombarded with questions and you probably will. I can help if you need:)

infamousmk

Hey, all the years of being out in the sun have left me with some dark spots on the lower corners of my eyes--kinda high cheek bone area. Do know of anything I could use to hide this? I currently use Mary Kay concealer but it doesn't totally hide the discoloration. Thanks!

MAC and Kat VonD both make really heavy duty coverups for tattoos and such.

infamousmk

Lol I'm a make-up artist if you get bombarded with questions and you probably will. I can help if you need:)

Yeah, didn't realize so many folks would want to know stuff!! I'm only one girl, and I'm only self-taught! Halps are great!

infamousmk

Whats the best thing to use to clean brushes with

Yup, antibacterial dish soap is what I use!! About once a week to every couple of weeks.. make sure to not let too much water run down in to the handle area (I keep my brushed pointed down as much as possible) and lay flat to dry.

infamousmk

I get brutal bags under my eyes, they're puffy and dark coloured. I get completely overwhelmed by the different products out there and have everything from powders to liquids to creams.... what works best?

Also what's the best way to match a colour... I always seem to get tricked into getting one too light and then I look like reverse raccoon highlighting my flaws.

Thanks!

Best way to match a color (foundation and concealer) is to go to a makeup counter. It's totally worth it, IMO. Go to the counter, ask the girl to match you, and have her put some on your cheek/chin area. Then go walk around the mall, even jump outside and look at it in daylight. If it's a good match and you like the way it looks, go back and buy it! Some drugstores let you buy stuff and return it, (Rite Aid used to), so if you're dead-set on drugstore foundation, you can always go that route. Personally, I'm a "splurge on good foundation" kind of girl.

As for the dark circles, definitely look for more liquid products for the undereye, I like to apply them to that area with a semi-fluffy brush instead of my fingers, too. I feel like it's more smooth that way. But, try both, because just like with fitness, it's different for everyone!

sonia2003

Thanks MissKortney!! I need to get the crease and blending part down and just need to practise!

Oh, and for cleaning brushes, I also use a tiny bit of baby shampoo and it gets all the product out! Its great! And then I just lay the bruises down flat to dry!

infamousmk

Thanks MissKortney!! I need to get the crease and blending part down and just need to practise!

Oh, and for cleaning brushes, I also use a tiny bit of baby shampoo and it gets all the product out! Its great! And then I just lay the bruises down flat to dry!

When I first started getting in to makeup I would put on my regular, kinda light makeup in the morning, and then in the evenings before my shower I would play around with darker colors, more dramatic eye shapes, heavy and cut creases ... because nobody was going to see me if I messed it up, and I was just going to wash it off soon anyway .. nothing was better for learning!!

Eventually I want to go to cosmetology school, but right now I have about a million other obligations to handle first.

sonia2003

I honestly think its better to practise on your own that taking the courses.

I have taken term 1, and there is another 2 terms but yes, they teach theory, but you still need to practise on your own. I think you are doing so well on your own as self-taught and thats how i learned the most, was reading, and practising!

you inspired me to practise again! I am going to practise some cut creases lol!!!
THANK YOU1

infamousmk

YAYAY!!!!! I definitely think practice makes such a difference with makeup!

darlilama

Thanks everyone for the "here's my issue" and misskortney and the other ladies for the hints and tips! I've been so busy the last few days, I haven't had a chance to "catch up" on my MFP addiction. I'm learning by reading... and I'm definitely going to hit youtube. I've worn makeup ... not tons, but always some... since I was a teen, but I've never felt like I've done as good a job as I could. I don't like the "full on" makeup look - at least not for myself. I wouldn't feel comfortable unless I was going to some glam party, which I never do. But, I still see pics of "natural looking" faces and wonder "how do they accomplish that?" Maybe they are wearing more makeup than I think, just doing it well. Or, maybe they are all just still young and beautiful! :happy: When I was young, my aunts would tell me what a beautiful complexion I had, yadda, yadda. One even asked if I plucked my eyebrows to get them so "pretty"... I was maybe 12 and didn't even know what she was talking about! Safe to say, those days are long gone. :ohwell:

infamousmk

Darlilama - have fun with it!! I have my tons of makeup days and my minimal makeup days, and they're all just fun - you can definitely pull off a natural and healthy look with a minimal amount of makeup!