The Minimal I Can Get Away With

[Quinetta Harris]

I want to slowly learn how to apply makeup on myself and feel like I do not need to learn “full glam” level skills as of now. So what is the minimum I can get away with to look like a cis women without makeup on (or very little)? I was thinking a good foundation/concealer, lipstick or lip gloss, and eye shadow. Not enough? I feel like I have a slim enough face to where I could get away with no contouring or anything like that. A simple application that I can throw on to go run errands or something like that. But I would definitely like to know your professional opinion.

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Liara Wolfe, Ashley Konners, Lauren Mugnaia

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[Liara Wolfe]

I am definitely not a professional, but I think mascara and lipstick are a must. As far as makeup in general goes, just keep practicing. I simply love makeup.

Hugs, Liara

[Ashley Konners]

I’m no pro with makeup but I’ve been wearing a light powder compac , light touch of mascara and very light touch of eyeliner and some eyeshadow lately while still presenting as a man so I’m sure if you just went light on most things you should be good.

[Angela Booth]

Going on the picture of you a neutral foundation, cheek contour and a subtle lipstick would be a start. Perhaps a little soft pencil eyeliner and eyeshadow would complete it. That’s my thoughts.

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[Quinetta Harris]

Thank you Angela, I will try that combination and see how well it turns out. By the way, the pictures of me are with a multitude of makeups on (I wasn’t paying attention to what the artist was putting on me, just trusted her lol)

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Lauren Mugnaia

[Tommie Sullivan]

My everyday is foundation/concealer, light color nude lipstick, eyebrows and light mascara. I only do eye shadow when I am going out some where special. If an evening event a darker lipstick as well.

Love,

Tommie

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Kari Johnson, Michelle McQueen, Quinetta Harris, Lauren Mugnaia

[Quinetta Harris]

Hey Tommie, how long did it take for you to get comfortable with eye liner and mascara? I just get so nervous with things that close to my eyes especially things that can potentially poke my eye. Is there eyeliner/mascara sponges I could use? Or something soft like a sponge to apply those things?

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