Make up Problems

If you have eye problems I would suggest getting a decent magnifying mirror to make the application easier.

Decent brushes and applicators can also make a huge difference, ELF makes good brushes and for a decent price.

I know some people will tell you to check out Youtube for makeup videos but I just prefer pictures that show the color placement on the eyes instead of trying to pause and unpause a video to see what's going on.

Hope this helps a bit.

Cynthia.

1. Thank you Cynthia

Cynthia's spot on with the makeup mirror but I would add getting one that is lighted and also good lighting in the room where you put your makeup on.

Sandy

For eyes I had similar problems when I used too much darker liner and eye shadow.  Less is more.

Try a lighter, very thin liner or none at all, and keep the eye shadow natural colors - lighter on top and just a slightly darker brown or so on the actual eyelid.  See how that works.  No lower eye liner with this makeup.  Trim and color in the eyebrows, but go light - don't overdo.  And then some mascara on the lashes.

Good luck!

Mikey

Thank you Mikey

There are 4 main areas for contouring that I focus on:

Forehead and middle of face: For this area, I paint a wide band of dark contour around my face - hairline, sideburns, jowls. Sometimes I apply a lighter shade of foundation for my forehead, around the eyes and cheekbones.

2. Cheeks: Below the cheekbones, a large,  dark stripe, like warpaint.

3. Nose: Darken the sides of the nose and paint a light stripe down the bridge, and on the end.

4. Mouth and chin: light and dark to minimise the space between top lip and nose. Lighten the chin.

After contouring, blend a little - but not too much. Yes, it looks stripy!

Now the magic.

Gently pat foundation over the top, trying not to lose the contouring, but to turn it into shadows and lights under the foundation, for a natural look.

A big, soft brush is your friend, as you can then blend for even more naturalism, or top up lights and darks as the effect becomes more apparent.

Different shaped faces require different approaches - but a template like this should indicate what's possible.

As you apply blush, eye makeup and lips, the shapes that your personal contouring require become more obvious - and the crowning glory (wig!) will tell you everything!

I hope this is helpful - everyone has their own approach.

Love Laura

I can point to two generic things that improved my 'painting' which anyone can apply.

The first was buying a magnifying and illuminated mirror. The x10 magnification did wonders for my eye work.

The second was high quality brushes. The placement of the product and the overall finish was night & day compared to the 'cheaper' set I started with.

Beyond that, you could start looking at the individual products you use, but that's really getting into the trial and error and personal choice (what works for your skin and look your after) space.

Didi💋

Good advice below on the lighted mirror and contouring.

For eyeliner and a unsteady hand I’ve seen hacks on Pinterest that recommend attaching a band-aid for a straight line stencil type of thing, holding a plastic spoon up for the same purpose, and the one I use is dotting where you want the line then filling it in.

pinterest has a ton of contouring maps for different face shapes.  Some recommend before foundation some recommend doing it after.  Probably depends on how obvious you want it to be.  I do it after and blend it as best I can, but mine also a powder.  Maybe liquid contouring you want to do it before.  Not sure on that one, maybe someone else knows. I like the powder for its blending ability.

Thank you so much for all that information fingers crossed it will work in practice sessions 💋💋💋

Thank you Didi 💋💋

Thank you Rachel 💋💋

I like all the suggestions. Laura is spot on with the contouring, I do much the same, except I do it on top and blend just before setting.

As to eyes, one thing you may want to look at is what kind of eyes do you have? If for instance you have hooded eyes, there are different techniques that work, same with deep set eyes. See you tube for detailed procedures for each. I didn't like the results I got until I recognized that I have hooded eyes, and adjusted my technique based on that.

Bridgette

Thank you Bridgette💋💋

Thank you to everyone who took the time to help a girl out with her make-up issues. Love you all 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋