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Hello ladies I have not posted in here in a long time. Unfortunately I ended up trying to quit crossdressing yet again unsuccessfully. When will I learn ? Oh well here we are again in high heels and a puffy floral skirt. In the past i called myself strictly a clothes only dresser no further attempts to look feminine. Well after buying a wig on a whim and then lipstick and loving what I saw in the mirror I’ve come to the conclusion I want to escalate this crossdressing hobby lol. Anyway I’ve never been too into the idea of heavy makeup ( being the idea of putting it on as well as how it looks on women). The idea of putting on mascara or eyeliner freaks me out as I don’t like foreign objects anywhere near my eyes. That being said I would like to remove my stubble and 5 o clock shadow from my face effectively as I do plan some in public crossdressing outings. I’d like to know how I could cover this up with as little products as possible and with as little skill as possible lol. Also nothing too expensive hopefully as well as something I could remove relatively easily as I am in the closet. I live alone so I’m not THAT in the closet but I’d rather my family not know about my nighttime strolls as Natalie. Thank you all! And sorry for the long post
Just go to a makeup store and ask for recommendations. Better yet, schedule a makeover, tell the MUA you want light, easy-to-apply makeup, and ask what products they are using on you as they are applied. You can then lock and choose what you want to use regularly, or occasionally.
Still better is to schedule a makeup lesson with either a "regular" MUA or one who does regular MTF makeup.
There is a beauty college near me that I have never been to, but I thought about making an appointment there for a makeover. I think it would be fun and also give some upcoming MUS a new experience...and I might just learn something as well.
I have quite a simple regime.
Shaving close is key and using a hot towel prior to shaving to soften things up then a close shave. Let it rest after shaving and add some moisturiser and do another shave using the moisturiser not foam.
I start with a primer at first but not obligatory.
I use an orange cover applied over the face with a damp makeup sponge, like one of the girls has said the effect is sunburned.
Over that add a light make up cream with a damp sponge around the face and down the neck, the shade should reflect your skin tone. Add a little blusher lightly along the cheek with a brush and then powder over the whole face.
I then wipe the eyebrows and highlight with a brow pencil and then brush with powder to soften.
I use a small eye powder pallette, Pale over the lids then darker above to the brow. applied by finger but a small brush is better. I then line just along the lash line with the same brow pencil. Then brush the top lashes with mascara.
Lips are first lined following the natural lip contours then lightly fill with the same. Over the top is a little lipstick dabbed on with a matt gloss over. I use an everyday red as it is for day time.
That's me done for the day and it takes me about 20 mins to apply - It took me much more time when I started of course. The key is keeping it simple and practice. The internet is full of tutorials which use expensive product and can be complex. It will give an idea but practice makes perfect.
The concealer is an L.A girl pro concealer. The rest is store brand and cost is possibly $50 tops and will last for ages.
One thing is try not to be afraid to go in store and ask, honestly they will have experience and can guide you. Tell them what you want and can afford.
I am a cheap ass and bought a tube of orange lipstick. I apply it before my makeup routine, being careful not to over do it. Since much of my beard has greyed I only apply where my beard is darkest. Applying foundation and powder over it does the trick. I bought the lipstick on Wish for $5.