First makeup kit help

I purchased my brushes kit at the dollar store and it works good.  The makeup came from.walmart, and YouTube my teacher.  Start our is simple drugstore makeup to learn with.

Get your foundation and bronzer matched to your skin tone.

I just had to google bronzer, lol. I’m so new at this, it’s embarrassing!

thank you!

I would say the hardest thing is
5 o’clock shadow coverage, research that first… then practice, practice, practice…
For me personally it’s like trying to draw a picture when someone is moving the paper.. (tip; don’t get waterproof when you start) me 🤡 😂 good luck Tryx 💋💄

Totally understand this.  There's so much to learn!

💖Lola

Finding the right foundation has been my greatest challenge.  Still not 100%happy but I've found something that works.  If you're like me and not ready to just walk into Ulta or someplace like that, the best online foundation shade matcher I found is on the Mac cosmetics website. BUT don't buy it there! Write down what they recommend and then go to findation.com to match it to some brand you can buy for $8-$10 at walmart or on amazon (maybelline, revlon, ect) so you can try similar shades until you hit the right one.

💖Lola

Bri,

I can imagine that it would be a challenge for you, but the I think the best way for you to answer your question is to go to a Sephora, or MAC or Ulta cosmetic shop and ask it. The sales staff are very helpful and glad to trade their products for your money.

That said...basics....foundation, concealer, eye liner, eye shadow, lipstick, blush, mascara, brushes, makeup removal sheets.

- Robyn

Hi Bri,

CVS has a beauty club.  Many stores have a beauty consultant you can ask questions.  As you are shy and might not be ready to ask a lot of questions yet, venture forward and ask to join.  You’ll get a cosmetics gift when you join.  It’s free by the way.  And another free gift on your birthday.  The store is CD friendly too.  You can start by asking the consultant what is my skin tone and what basics to start with.

Then as suggested try the dollar store for your basics.

Alice

Hi B.

For makeup removal, I use Micellar water....it's not expensive, just pour some on a cotton wool pad and wipe away!!!!

and it gets the lot off!!....it's brilliant and it also cleanses and soothes your skin too!!!!

Grace x

You might research Sixty and Me on YouTube and also the same peoples website, https://sixtyandme.com/tag/makeup-for-older-women/

No offence meant about age here, I am 74 and still cannot properly hide my 5'oclock shadow. I keep trying though.

I have watched loads of videos about makeup and, for me, most are far too complicated. I really like the Sixty and Me videos, they somehow feel more appropriate for me.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sixty+and+me+2+minute+makeup

I use cleansing towelettes to remove makeup. You can find those at the beauty section in Walmart. All of my first makeup came from Walmart in fact, because I know I need practice and decided to practice with cheaper cosmetics first.

Hardest part for me is eyeliner and lashes, because I don't like getting my eyes poked. (Also why I never switched from glasses to contacts.) But like I said, it's all just lots of practice, practice, and more practice.

Xoxo, Dani

like you i might just give the walmart approach a shot and start with the basics and go from there.

As for specs, I've always loved glasses on women - i was thought of them as a wonderful aesthetic.

So I say keep on keepin on with your Specs Appeal, sister!

I've posted this before....but here is my process. Hope this helps you.

-SR-

Samantha’s Easy 10 Step Make-up Routine

People have ask me how do I apply my make-up and what products do I use when I apply it. So here is the easy 10 step process of MY makeup application routine, I know everyone has their own way, and I may be applying my makeup 100% wrong, but once again this is what works for ME. I will do my best to explain all MY steps, and the products/brushes I use in the best detail that I can.

Face Prep: I wash my face really well, and shave with a fresh sharp razor. We want a fresh clean oil free platform to work with. So lets begin the show!

Step 1: Start with a basic pore filling primer. I just use my finger to apply the pore filler around/on my nose, forehead and cheeks. Pretty much anywhere my pores are huge is where I apply the pore filler!  (Product: Maybelline: Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer)

Step 2: False Lashes. I glue my false eyelashes on at this time, this allows me to fumble around with them and not mess up my makeup. Use a small amount of lash adhesive on the false lashes, wait about 30-60 seconds then apply them to you eyelids. Sometimes I’ll use the back of a small brush to push the false lashes into place on my eyelid. (Product: MAC: 33 Ingenue lashes, Kiss: Ever EZ Lash Adhesive)

Step 3: Foundation. Apply the foundation with a basic egg shaped Sponge Blender. The foundation should be applied lightly all over the face and applied thicker around the beard area of my face. Concealer is also applied lightly under eyes and heavy around the beard area. Make sure that the products blend well, you don’t want to have streaks on your face.  (Product: MAC: Full Coverage Foundation NC35, MAC: Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer NC25, Basic Egg Sponge Blender)

Step 4: Powder and bronze. I Lightly dust loose powder all over my face and neck with a large powder brush. Then I add bronzer to the outer edges of my face using a contour brush. Don’t go crazy this is just to contour a little bit. (Product: MAC Studio Finish Face Powder, Physician's Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer, Brushes: Tweezerman iQ Powder Brush, Urban Studio kabuki contour brush)

Step 5: Blush. Smile and very lightly apply on the “apples” of your cheeks. Don’t put too much or you’ll look like a clown. I sometimes will just finish with one to two light brushes on the nose too. (Product: MAC Mineralize Blush, Brush: Tweezerman iQ Blush Brush)

Step 6: Eye brows. I draw a nice arch for each brow with a small sharp angle brush using dark powder, then go back with a light brown to blend the two colors. (Product: WetNWild Ultimate Brow Kit, Brush: MAC 263)

Step 7: Eye shadows! I love them, I use three different brushes when I apply eye shadow, one brush for each shade. I start with a dark shade of eye shadow on the main part of the eyelid. Then apply a darker shade than the first one used in the crease of the eyelid. After this I use a light shade on the brow bone area. Next, I layer and blend the shades to get the colors to my liking. Last, I use a small brush with a  touch of pure white in the inner corner of my eyes this just makes the eyes “pop” Don’t believe me? Try it! (Product: MAC Pro Eye Shadow (Pro Palette Refill Pans, Brushes: MAC 239/219/224)

Step 8: Eye liner. I start by pulling the outer corner of my eye with my finger then draw a small width line on each I use a liquid liner. I only do the top lid, do the bottom if you like, I do not. (Product: Clinique: Pretty Easy Liquid Eyeliner Pen)

Step 9: Mascara. I use light strokes and not too much mascara on the wand, I don’t want clumps on my lashes. Just coat the lashes, top and bottom, remember it’s not a race, take your time. I sometimes will do the blink trick to apply: hold the wand close to the underside of the lashes and then just slowly blink your eye.  I use two different products, both work well. (Product: MAC: In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara/ Clinique: High Impact Mascara)

Step 10: Lipstick is last and ALWAYS is for me. Start at the bottom lip apply to the middle blot then reapply blot again. Fill in the missing areas. Make sure you don’t go all the way to the corner of the mouth or you look like the Joker. I match colors depending on the outfits. I use a few different products (Product: MAC Liquid lips, and standard MAC lip stick)

Double check everything, you may want to add a little powder here and there, but looking in the mirror….You’re amazing!

Aftermath: So we NEVER sleep in our makeup ladies….EVER!
Removal, I start with removing the fake lashes first. Next, make-up removal wipes to remove the bulk of it. After that, I use round cotton pads with miceller water. Once everything is pretty much gone I finish with “take the day off” to totally remove the makeup. Now that you have all that makeup off, use a nice face cream to protect that pretty face of yours.  (Product: Neutrogena: Ultra-Soft Makeup Remover Wipes for Waterproof Makeup/Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water/ Clinique: Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips)

Samantha’s Easy 10 Step Make-up Routine

Samantha

This is brilliant. Both as advice and as a shopping list! Thank you!

Jen. x