Make-up!

[devilgrrl]

Since my wedding is quickly approaching, it's occured to me that I need to obtain and learn to use make effectively. I'm asking you, O Mighty FList, what would you recommend: brands, products, tips, pictures, and website. I will be eternally greatful. I'm going for kind of a 40s/glam look, if that helps.

I am very grateful in advance. 

Comments

[papayarain.livejournal.com]

Skin issues? Preferences on foundation?

[papayarain.livejournal.com]

My recommendation always: http://www.bareescentuals.com/

I have sensitive skin, so this helps. I also hate foundation, and I like the natural glow look. I bought my "starter" kid three years ago. I've yet to run out. It takes me three minutes to apply.

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

I'm definitely going to look into that. Are they as good as All Might TV claims?

[papayarain.livejournal.com]

Yes. It works wonderfully. I used to have to put lotion, then foundation, then used compressed power, then blush, then .... you get the point. It would take me 20 minutes to put on my make-up. It was annoying. Worst part was that if I had gone out to party, I'd have to come home and drag my ass into the bathroom so I could wash the gunk off my face. Even after two rinses, I'd still have gunk on my face. It took me 30 minutes to take the shit off. Worst part was breaking out in zits the next morning (I've got sensitive skin). Plus, my make up was hard to deal with considering I have combination skin (oily plus dry).

I bought my kit three years ago. It came with the base colour, the blush colour, and the mineral veil which makes me look sparkly. It came with one brush. I still use the same kit, I just bought more brushes to help me out (like a smaller blush so I could use the base to hide my cat scratch scar on my forehead). My make-up routine is now like this: lotion, base, glow, mineral veil, lips gloss, lipstick, eyebrow colour. Done. 5-6 minutes tops. If I'm feeling more anal, it won't take me more than 10 minutes to do my make-up. My face feels like it's not oily when I wear it, and I don't get the weird cake lines when I smile because it's a very thin layer of colour. I don't break out. And, if I'm too tired to wash up, I'm not worried about falling asleep with make-up on. Definitely try it out. The starter kit comes with a video and explains stuff. Here's a pic of our engagement photoshoot. Can't see the scar. :) None of the pics were altared.



Most importantly, some of the blemishes (like a mole or something) still come through, which I like because it doesn't make me look like a doll. It makes me look human.

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

You guys are cute!

I think I may end up trying this. I'm all about make-up I could get away with not washing off and it sounds like it's really good for sensitive skin.

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

I never wear foundation because I have very pale skin and have a hard time finding a match. I have typical T zone issues and I do have a lot of allergies to drugstore make-ups.