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In my short time doing makeup there is one that haunts me to this very day. I’ve been practicing things like ombré lip which is fabulous and applying colors I love like reds and purples in my eyeshadows; I still have the hardest time with the simple technique of the “cat eye” eyeliner. What technique haunts everyone else?
Hi Clarissa
I struggle with all makeup. I regularly see a clown with a five o clock shadow in the mirror. Sounds like your doing great.
Jennifer
Eyelashes for sure, Fake Eyelashes are evil. To much glue, not enough glue, sticking where they should not, not sticking where they should. I always buy the multi pack cause I know I’m going to need at least two pair sometimes three to get them right. The day I conquer the Eyelash is going to be a great day for me.
It is always the eyes, if I use less mascara the effect looks like day wear for a lady but as soon as I go into evening glamour it looks ” pandarish ” lol and that pesky eyeliner !
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I use pretty much the same makeup for daytime and evening glamour, but daytime I generally use a soft eyeliner pencil, whereas for the evening I’ll use a liquid eyeliner or one of the ‘felt-tip pen’ ones. I don’t much around with the lower part of the eye – at best the lower lashes might get a whisk of mascara. Just stick to the eyelid and upper lashes.
I struggle with making up my eyes. I have never gotten my eye liner and eye shadow to look the way I want them to. At least I can apply mascara or false eyelashes without too much trouble. Lol.
It would be easier to say what I don’t struggle with, lol. I must say it is my eyes. I have relatively poor eyesight, my prescription has exponents! The damn glasses are such an impediment.
Hi ladies! A lot of you said the false eyelashes, have you ever tried the individual lashes? I find them so much easier to apply than strips!
Also it’s very important to let the glue get tacky before you apply to your eyes, put glue on the lashes and wait about 30 seconds (blowing on them helps) and then apply.
Great tip for the car eye is to use tape to get a straight line and the angle you want. I love love love a good cat eye!Eyes, lips and foundation is all a piece of cake with practice, practice, practice. I have found highlighting to be the most difficult to master. Remember Girls, with make up, “Less is More!!”. Keep it light and build in layers to avoid “cakey” foundation and the clown look. Learn to blend your eye shadows, don’t want to look like Mama Partridge from the 60’s.
I’ve got the makeup routine down pretty well at this point, having seriously crossdressed since 2006. But I do have a hell of a time with false lashes. I have to carve out 30 minutes for those things alone. But, in the end, it’s worth it!
One tip I got from a makeup artist for cat eyes is to put it on from the outside – in.
Being a lady of a certain age, the wrinkles can play havoc with eyeliner pencil. Another makeup artist taught me to use a thin angled brush to put on eyeliner. Dampen the brush, dip it brown or black eyeshadow and brush it in short strokes.
Easy-peasy!
Let me know if it works for you.
Hi Clarissa. There is someone online who offers different feminine programs for CD’s and Trans women.
her name is Lucille Sorella. I purchased her “Makeup Magic Program” and am thrilled with the instructions. It covers daytime and evening makeup tutorials that are heavy on eye lessons. There is even a lesson on incognito makeup that looks like you’re not wearing any at all. There are also cheat sheets you can print off and use while practicing. She also offers courses on voice feminization, buying women’s clothing that fits and deportment, among others. Good luck on your journey my dear.
JaniceWouldn’t exactly say I struggle with any but I do have a minor hard time with quite advanced eyeshadow techniques.
All of it, I had makeover and it was made to look so easy, It’s just about practising which I find difficult due to limited dressing time…xxx
I usually keep my makeup to a minimum most of the time. I totally suck at doing my eyes very well at all. I have found a way to get smokin’ sexy eyes though. I just call one of my nieces and they are more than happy to oblige me, and I always give them a little tip for doing such a good job. It also gives us a little time together for some girl talk.
PaulaF
All of it. :>(
A foundation that hides my blue jowls tint no matter how close I shave. My eyes I’m decent at. Thankfully I have great eyelashes. My ex joking around put mascara on me once. She was so pissed. She didn’t know anything about my other side then and didn’t Accept her when she found out. I loved the look and would love to wear eyeliner and mascara 24/7 if I could
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