(Part 2) Best eye makeup according to redditors

Heroine Make waterproof eyeliner. The pencil is very fine, but the pigmentation is amazing and it lasts all day. It's also easy to remove.

I bought it at first because I fell in love with the package, but it was a good purchase. If anyone wants to give Japanese makeup a try, I highly recommend this product. https://www.amazon.com/Heroine-smooth-liquid-eyeliner-Waterproof/dp/B00RWME3MU/ref=pd_sim_194_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X21ZHGMRBXAG0K37RXGJ

I think yall are reading way too deeply into this. By brow tattoo they were probably 1) joking and 2) referring to really common (and often cheap) products that are popular in Korean makeup, some of them come in brush tip forms like this and you paint on your brow, wait for it to set, and wash it off at night so you have a temporarily filled in brow for a few days. It's ideally used to save time in your daily makeup routine so you don't have to draw your brows everyday, so it's no different than wearing makeup and isn't a permanent tattoo at all. These products are so ubiquitous in Korea but not as much in the West which is why some people might have interpreted as an actual tattoo, but as someone who's super into K-beauty I immediately thought of the temporary product and not a real tattoo.

Also, I don't think it's the fans who tell them that they don't look good bare faced or whatever, it's probably just the fact that they wear makeup so often that sometimes they feel a little uncomfortable on camera without it, which honestly most people who wear makeup often also feel. Some people feel more confident with makeup on, and it's no one else's job to tell them that there's anything wrong with that.

mascara applicator guide and eyelash comb

You are me! Same problem. Try etude house Dr. Mascara fixer!! They sell it on amazon for like $9 and it is a LIFE SAVER! I’m on my second tube. A quick coat under mascara and your lashes will hold a curl for days!

Edit: here’s an amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/ETUDE-HOUSE-Mascara-Fixer-Perfect/dp/B004RK7I2W/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=etude+house+dr+mascara+fixer&qid=1558901737&s=gateway&sprefix=etude+house+dr+ma&sr=8-2

I use this Etude House eyebrow pencil daily and it lasts me around 6 months. The thing just never dies!

You could try something like these?

https://www.amazon.com/Eyeliner-Stamp-WingLiner-Waterproof-Smudgeproof/dp/B07GM317JJ

My sister used them and said they weren’t half bad. If she can get the triangle shape, maybe the connecting line will be the only hard part left?

The Balm has two all-matte palettes, the Meet Matt(e) and the Meet Matt(e) Nude.

I bought this $6 dupe off amazon because I rarely wear eyeshadow and my friend (who is super into makeup) was really impressed with it and said it’s pretty comparable to N2.

If you're open to Asian products, Lioele Auto Eyebrow Pencil (#3 Gray Black) is a great cool-toned gray brow product for black brows. I can't speak to whether it's waterproof or not, but it lasts through several hours of volleyball on me! It's usually available on Amazon for around $10.

I’ve tossed everyone of my KVD products or given them to friends who don’t care as much. I have hooded sort of monolids. Oily and really difficult to find things that work.

• Dolly Wink Super Waterproof eyeliner - my personal fave replacement. Actually works better than the KVD brush eyeliner tbh.
  
• Clio Waterproof Brush Liner - another favorite of mine.
  
• Mote Flowfushi Eyeliner - next on my list to try. Lots of good reviews from my fav bloggers.
  
• NYX Epic Ink Liner - okay replacement, a bit smudgy
  
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - haven’t tried but heard okay things.
  
  
  
  I’m fairly certain KvD and Sephora just repackages asian eyeliners to sell since most are “Made in Korea” lol. Same with their brow products at ABH and L’Oréal.

If you're cool with ordering online, I use the Etude House Drawing Brow in Gray Brown.

This one! You can find the same thing on US Amazon too.

You have monolids and as stated by other redditors there's communities on reddit that specifically deal with that.


I find using Asian brands helps because likely they address such issues related to monolids. I keep peddling this product but Kiss Me Heroine Mascara is great for short Asian lashes. It's waterproof and really lengthens. I have cried, sweat, taken a shower, and even swam with this mascara and it does not budge. A waterproof eyeliner is also ideal and I like Dollywink eyeliner and Kiss Me Heroine eyeliner. When you're applying make sure it dries fully and you keep steady and try not to blink.


If you are willing to take a drastic step other people deal with their monolids by using eyelid tape or glue to create "double eyelids". I find it unnecessary because there are other makeup techniques that are specific to monolids. Good luck!

Castor oil is supposed to help hair grow back quickly & stronger, so try applying a thin layer at night. If your hair is a light chestnut brown to warm blonde, the Etude House Tint My Brow Gel may work for you as a temporary solution. I don't recommend it for darker hair, the Grey Brown it turned orange on me after a few hours & from the reviews I read, many people have experienced the same problem. If your hair is darker, the only thing close to an all day brow product for me was a brow marker with a layer of Model in a Bottle over it. I've used it for special occasions, but I wouldn't recommend using it daily though; it forms a really strong film, so I can't imagine this being good for your skin or brow hair in the long run. A similar product is Duraline by Inglot, but you would mix it directly with a brow powder or eye shadow & apply the mixture with an angled liner brush.


http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Brows-Eyebrow-Lasting/dp/B01AMZ8D38


https://modelinabottle.com/shop/eyebrow-sealer/


https://www.inglotusa.com/duraline-912

I like the real techniques fine liner brush

It has synthetic bristles like a normal brush but is super tiny so I get the best line with gels, I honestly swear by it.

I have this eyeshadow palette I really like! :)

I really like the Nyx eyebrow cake powder in black/gray. It doesn't have that red undertone that makes the color look unnatural.

As an alternative, this Lioele brow pencil has a very natural color to it too. Plus it comes with a spoolie at the other end.

It's my party!

If it was my birthday, I'd probably ask for (or buy for myself, let's be honest) theBalm Nude 'Tude palette and the Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze. I've been kicking myself for not buying the Nude 'Tude palette from the Haute Look sale, and I've been wanting to try Bad to the Bronze for awhile now. I hope the items linked right!

I have REALLY light eyebrows and I definitely recommend Anastasia's brow products, especially their Brow Powder Duo, I use it daily. also recommend Etude House's Tint My Brows Gel, it's basically henna for your eyebrows. there are some mixed feelings about this product (some people have had hairs peels off and it turns orange when it fades) but it's great for special occasions/when you wanna have a lazy makeup week.

Thank you! Just a simple eyeliner brush. Specifically, I got this brush in one of their sets https://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-Fine-Liner-Brush/dp/B007O7AZ3O

NYX Blushes

Not exactly makeup, but most makeup ladies I know love to keep up our inner beauty She'll probably need to relax and wind down eventually!


Makeup remover wipes

Concealer

Eyeshadow singles

Creamy eye-shadow

WET N WILD IS AMAZING AND SO CHEAP!

BROWS!

If she prefers something more sheer on her lips

Beauty blenders

If you want to pick something up at a physical store, you can use this thread from MUA for good drugstore brands that run pretty cheap usually :)

If you can't find anything good from this, here's some Brands I suggest:

• Maybelline (lippies [usually], glosses, and the FIT Me foundation & concealer are amazing) Amazon/CVS/Walmart/Rite-Aid/Ulta
  
  
• Wet n Wild (eye shadows, lippies) usually on Amazon w/ free shipping and <$5 so no worries
  
  
• ELF (Studio line brushes [the others are ehhh] and blush) not everything is on Amazon, but the site has lots of deals and sales all the time
  
  
• NYX (lippies, brow kits, eye shadows) CVS/Amazon/Ulta
  
  As you can tell, yes, I'm really really into makeup

I use Japanese liquid eyeliners; a lot of them go on smooth and have fine brush tips.
Here's one very popular in Asia that I have been using for two years because I have monolids and my eyeliner tends to smudge at the outer corners but this one doesn't: KissMe Smooth Liquid Eyeliner Plus, it's very similar to the KVD tattoo eyeliner but costs waaay less.
And this is a list of recommended Japanese eyeliners I found online:https://tokyobeautybook.com/2016/09/09/5-of-the-best-japanese-drugstore-liquid-liners/ All of the listed eyeliners sell well in Japan, and my mom uses the Mote eyeliner and she likes it very much.

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Alright, first...Happy Early Birthday!!!

Now on to face things.

Skincare

First of all you should check out r/skincareaddiction. Even if you don't want to join the community the FAQ is great.

What I do for my normal/oily skin is every morning and every night I wash with CeraVe Foaming Face Wash which is recommended for oilier skin. So you might want to check that out.

Every 3 days or so I exfoliate with Epicuren which is just from my mom's shop but it's a nice deep scrubs without being too abrasive. You don't want abrasive like with say St. Ive Apricot scrub because you're actually tearing your skin and that's just not very nice. You want to gently exfoliate.

Once a week I use a LUSH face mask. My favorite is Love Lettuce because it's refreshing and exfoliating. Second favorite is definitely Cupcake. I feel so clean and bright after it.

Wipe off your makeup before you go to bed. It's bad for your skin and bad for your sheets. Whatever you do to take it off, just get it off. I use vaseline. It's cheap and easy on my sensitive skin.

Clean your brushes. Clean them. Seriously. What I do is after every makeup application I get a tissue and something with and edge like the edge of my dresser and I wipe the brush over the tissue over the edge to get all the excess makeup out. Then every 2 weeks I do a deep clean. Get a bar of some kind (towel rack, clothes hanger) and rubber bands. Get some warm, running water, and either some baby shampoo or some brush cleaner (though honestly I just use shampoo) and wet your brushes, bristles pointing downwards always. You don't want to get water trapped inside the little metal/plastic attaching ring thingy. Add a dot of shampoo to your hand and swish that brush around. It'll be gross. Good. You'll always remember to do it now that you know how gross your brushes get. Rinse bristles down. Dry bristles down by wrapping the rubber band around the handle and attaching to your rod/hanger.

Makeup

This is what I cannot live without

1. Naked Basics. This is the best $27 I have ever spent in my life. I use it every single friggin day. All of the colors are perfect neutral mattes from lightest light to darkest dark. I even use one of the colors to fill my eyebrows. It's perfect.
   
   
2. Wet n Wild Liquid Liner. I've become a liquid liner addict. It really helps make it look like I have eyelashes. The brush is very firm and very thin so I always end up with a line where I want it.
   
   
3. Urban Decay 24/7 glide on liner in Smoke. I have very light eye lashes. So I tight line.. Trust me. You want to tight line.
   
   
4. Clump Crusher I love this mascara. It really is non-clumping and while it doesn't give me the longest lashes in the world it makes them look fuller because there's no clumps.
   
   
5. Smashbox BB Cream. This is just the BB cream I use. It does what all the BB creams do but I happen to match the 'Fair' color very well.
   
   
6. Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer. This shit smells like chocolate. I'm not even joking. I'm new to bronzer, but it's perfect for my skin tone.
   
   
7. Sephora Blush. I'm still learning about blushes but I like that this one is matte. I'm not a sparkle face girl.
   
   
8. Lipstick. I have too many to choose. See this comment I did where I swatch and rated every lipstick I have.
   
   
9. E.L.F eye shadow primer You need primer. No. You need it.
   
   Makeup For You
   
   So if you're just starting out again you don't want to go spending a stupid amount of money before you figure out what you like. So here are my suggestions for you specifically.
   
   
10. Eyeshadow. Now if you can afford it, I highly recommend Urban Decay Naked Basics. But that's $27. So in lieu of that I suggest you get some Wet n Wild Eyeshadows. Maybe this one or this one.
    
    
11. Eye shadow primer. Go to target and find the ELF section and get primer. It's a dollar and it will make your eye shadow amazing. No reapplying no smudging no creasing. Just perfect perfect eyes. It comes in other colors too, you may want to get a shade darker if you want to match your skin tone.
    
    
12. Eyeliner. I would say get a pencil in either black or dark brown. I don't know if liquid liner is right for your eye shape but if you want to give it a go then you do whatever you want; it's your face.
    
    
13. Eyelashes. Get a lash curler. Two to three curls and you should be good. I'd say black mascara for you.
    
    
14. Eyebrows. I'm not an eyebrow expert but you're probably going to want to shape and fill in your eye brows (unless you love them just the way they are). For shape I'd go to a professional first before you wax at home or go plucking away. Then for filling in you can just use an eyebrow kit. Although I've heard complaint that dark eyebrows are the hardest to find a matching color for :(
    
    
15. BB Cream. I hear Etude house kicks butt and it won't break your bank.
    
    
16. Concealer. I love Maybelline 24 Hour Superstay Concealer it's awesome. You want to blend that stuff too, don't just dot it on.
    
    
17. Blush. I think maybe a peachy blush but pictures don't always show stuff right for skin tone so maybe you need pink. I can't really tell.
    
    
18. Bronzer. You've got great cheek bones. I would skip this for now. Unless you're super gungho in which case: I'd check out The Balm.
    
    
19. Lipstick. Cheap and amazing lipstick is NYX and I think a nice natural shade would look great on you. But seriously, if you live near an ulta, nyx is like $3.99-$5.99 for lipstick. It's amazing. Or everyone goes gaga for these Etude House Bunny Glosses.
    
    Anyway, I think you look really great and that's the best start is being confident and having a natural beauty. Also I love your hair. But if you have any questions just let me know :)
    

I found it on Amazon for 4.99 with free shipping on orders over CA$35 I'm not sure if it's worth it but if there's other stuff that you want from amazon, it may be worth a shot since you've practically looked everywhere

https://www.amazon.ca/Wet-Wild-738-eyeshadow-collection/dp/B007L51ET8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1502825425&sr=8-5&keywords=wet+n+wild

or on ebay approx. C $7.56 and shipping is C $5.71)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Wet-N-Wild-Color-Icon-Comfort-Zone-Eyeshadow-Palette-Multicoloured/272084595710?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140620091118%26meid%3D7a276aaca2444a3b9a58c4c175167b1b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D122480756498&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

I tried my best to help! Good luck!

There's a seller on amazon that has it with free shipping

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Collection 738 Comfort Zone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007L51ET8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oY2lyb2B5GRTT

So I was trying to decide between getting that and NYX eye shadow base in white. I ended up getting the eyeshadow base and it's great, easy to use, and I don't ever have to worry about sharpening the fucker.

This is one of my favorite questions to ask people! My husband and I are big on paying it forward.

Last christmas, the Doc Mcstuffins doll was one of the hot toys. We were lucky enough to get one for our niece, but it turned out that she already had one. People were selling it on eBay and Craigslist for 3 times its worth because it was in such high demand. We decided to list our doll on cl for the price we paid ($50, I believe). The woman who inquired first seemed so happy to find the doll... When she showed up to pick it up, she handed me the cash. I handed it back to her and said, "No charge. Merry Christmas." She shed a few tears and thanked me profusely. It was awesome.

The items I'd most like to have are: Eco Tools 6 Piece Eye Set, Coastal Scents To Go Palette Beijing, or Sleek I Divine Oh So Special palette

Thanks For hosting... Great question! How about you?

I have so many! LA Girl Pro Conceal HD, Essence Shine shine shine clear gloss(I've been using the ELF clear gloss but I like this one more and you get more product for the price), Maybelline Dream BB Fresh, Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer, ELF Baked Highlighter - Moonlight Pearls, and Peripera Velvet Cheek #6. These are all essentials in my "no makeup" look.

This one's not make up but on Amazon the Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk SPF50+ / PA+++ is super cheap for a mineral sunscreen and doesn't break my skin out.

And my one and only HG status liquid eyeliner that I'll ever buy for my oily ass lids, HEROINE MAKE Smooth Liquid Eyeliner. I've seen it in Japanese specialty stores in my area for $20, on amazon it's only $10.49. All other eyeliners get crusty and flake off within a minute of application. This eyeliner has been a game changer.

Oh and the peripera ink velvet and tint water gels for lips, just wish they had more shades besides red and mauve.

You, m'lday, are a genius! What a great idea. I will definitely be going through this thread to beef up my wishlist :)

My #1 under five would def be this It has free shipping! Then any color of these because they are way too cute!! And finally this because messing up mascara after doing your whole face is too darn frustrating!

Eastern asian here, in your exact situation! I have this grey-brown eyebrow pencil by Etude House that's literally the perfect color for my brows. Maybe it's something you could try?

You are so welcome!! I love answering these types of questions, especially for beginners, so it's no bother at all! :)

The Ultra Mattes V2 palette is super pretty and all matte! They also have the Au Natural palette which has a nice mix of mattes and shimmers. Great for beginners! If you're looking for one with really bright colors, I have the i-Candy and I love it, great for pops of color here and there.

I haven't tried any Wet n Wild eye products so I can't really comment on which is better, but I personally love and trust most things that NYX comes out with. I don't have it myself but I've heard good things about their Suede Palette. They also have eyeshadow singles, which is what I mostly use. You will probably start hearing about these on the makeup subreddits a lot, but their Jumbo Eye Pencils are ahhhhh-mazing. My favorites are Milk, Black Bean, Electric Blue and Lavender :) Check them out if you like cream eye shadows! :)

Awesome giveaway! :)

China Glaze in Keep Calm, Paint On

Brush Guards

Mascara Guide/Comb

I bought mine the same way and it is legit

http://www.amazon.com/theBalm-Meet-Matt-Eyeshadow-Palette/dp/B00AYLYETS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395673204&sr=8-2&keywords=thebalm+meet+matte+palette

Edit: It's another reason why I always triple check Amazon when stuff like this ends up on Hautelook for the same price or even higher PLUS the cost of shipping

Whew. This is the item

and my wishlist

Thanks for hosting!

I have under eye circles that are pretty bad too. So bad that regular foundation doesn't cover them. I used to cake on concealer, but it was really obvious and unnatural looking. Then I found this eyeshadow. See that yellow shadow at the bottom? At first I thought, who in their right mind would wear yellow eye shadow? But then I tried brushing it under my eyes. It instantly removed any traces of my under eye circles. I only had to use a small amount and it didn't look covered up like with the concealer. It just looked like the rest of my skin. More girls need to know about this. Use yellow eyeshadow for your under eye circles!

That dress is gorgeous and so are you! You are going to have so much fun at prom! :D

Here is the little tutorial I made for you! The eyeshadow will go perfectly with that dress! I am assuming that you have the basics already (foundation, concealer, setting powder, blush, eyeliner and mascara), so you will just need to get the lip color, the eyeshadow, highlighter and the brow kit.

Sleek Oh So Special Palette $11.50 with shipping. The colors on Amazon are really deceptive! It looks nothing like that..

elf Jumbo Lipgloss Stick in Sangria Starters $1.99

Wet N Wild Ultimate Brow Kit $3.99

Wet N Wild Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana $2.99

I hope this helps you out OP! All of that stuff is just over $20.

EDIT: If you plan on getting that palette or any Sleek stuff for prom, you might want to think about ordering it very soon if you're in the US. The shipping takes a couple of weeks because it is coming from the UK. I highly recommend Sleek products. They are such high quality at such a low price. You can't go wrong!

A thinner brush may do the trick. A liquid liner also makes for more even lines. My favorite is actually a Japanese brand, KissMe Heroine Make Eyeliner. The bristles are flat and tapered so that you can make very fine, precise lines. Stila Stay All Day is also very popular on this sub. It has a felt tip applicator.

Do you mean it catches on the skin when you are penciling it on, or that it creases in your wrinkles no matter how you apply it?

If 1)

Try taking a brush to the tip of the pencil and blending it onto your lid with patting motions instead of dragging ones.

Alternatively, if you're like me and just tired of the pencil, you can grab their eyeshadow base which is virtually the same thing in pot form.

Or you can go all DIY on that bitch and melt it down into a spare pot yourself. Personally, I liked the idea of just buying the ready-made pot.

If 2)

I'm dumb and really don't know of any white base alternatives at a similar price point.

Damn what color did you dye them.. could just fill it in with something like http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Eyebrow-Cake-Powder-Auburn/dp/B002QIADPG

It's a really good natural color, can mix the two to get the right shade. I actually got one at home laying around unopened because I dyed my hair back to my natural shade, can maybe ship it to you if you're interested?

I use this and it's awesome!

I have dark hair but the same problem you do with it thinning out to nothing past the "nub" section. I use this Lioele Eyebrow pencil every morning. I prefer this one over others because it builds very well which allows you to choose how dark you eyebrows will be. The different eyebrow kits can do the same thing but I have found that eyebrow pencils are much more convenient.

Like others have suggested, I would also check /r/MakeupAddiction for more advice though. That is where I found all of the eyebrow products I tried before I ultimately decided to use my Lioele pencil.

[A new mouse!!!](JETech M0884 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse for PC, Mac, and Android OS Tablet with 6-month battery life)

and in case you are looking for more clothes....[this shiny tank , which have on my list too!](Anna-Kaci Womens All Over Shiny Sequin Spaghetti Strap Vest Tank Top, Rose Gold, XX-Large)

and for me..this cool shower curtain

and I summon u/rdgwrtr and like this from their list, nudes

because everyone looks better nude.!

sorry about my links

It's really good, the best I've ever used😺 here is an Amazon link😸

I tend to avoid eye makeup when I have lash extensions. But if I do use eyeliner, I buy an eyeliner that can be removed with hot/warm water. This is the one I've used previously: https://www.amazon.com/KissMe-Smooth-Liquid-Eyeliner-Black/dp/B005F751WK/ref=pd_sim_194_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005F751WK&pd_rd_r=Y4007VTBW8HW57CTTM2X&pd_rd_w=QRayT&pd_rd_wg=Cm0Ez&psc=1&refRID=Y4007VTBW8HW57CTTM2X

I've never heard of microbrushes! But I'm assuming the large size is best in order to mimic the same effect as a q-tip more or less

Not an eyeliner but have your tried looking at asian brow pencils?

Etude makes one similar in shape to the brow definer.
It's $4 on amazon. Works very will with cool toned brown brows.

Etude House Drawing Eye Brow #2 grey brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00819JPMG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_eF.Myb2TJ3TBT

I have the white one, it's "NYX eyeshadow base" and you can look at the reviews for reference! :) Happy priming!

Get one of the cat eye stamps! Game changer

I know I'm late to the party but I just used [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Brows-Eyebrow-Lasting/dp/B01AMZ8D38) today for the first time and quite liked it.

It's been a while since I've used a brow-wiz/pencil type product! I'm lazy and have pretty good natural brows, thank god. Mostly I just brush through my brows with the L'Oreal brow stylist plumper in light/medium or the Nyx brow mascara in...I'm not sure what color I have in this, exactly. I just know it's a little too dark for me >.< but I like it anyway.

I really like the ashiness (aaaand the price) of the etude house drawing eyebrow in grey brown although the formula is a little hard for my taste. It's hard to get a precise "hair-like" line with this but it's okay for filling in patchy areas.

Oh wait I also have a tarte powder from forever ago that I think I will probably l have until I die; there is so much of it in the pan. I have it in medium brown and it's the perfect color. I just use an angled brush with this one. This might be the closest thing to the benefit brow zings that I can comment on, although it doesn't come with a wax or anything.

Ok, for seventeen you can go with loads of pretty colours that would look shite on people my age!

E.L.F have nice palettes at reasonable prices. This is a good one for every day.

If she uses foundation, get her a good brush like this one as it'll make the foundation look better and will help to use less thus save her some $$ :)

Urban Decay do amazing palettes and I loved them when I was her age (and now!) This one is only $29 on sale at the moment and it's the same at Sephora as well. This is a great wee palette as it has neutral shades for school etc and then brighter ones for weekends/nights out and it has the primer potion.

I also love MAC and Benefit, but MAC especially is very expensive for someone of her age who will be trying out what brands suit her best. Benefit have wonderful products and I've been using them for YEARS. They can be pricey though so she should look for those herself. Their Bad Gal mascara is AMAZING.

Sephora seems to have an offer where you get a pack of various samples if you spend $25 at the moment, which would also be a nice stocking filler for her if you put them in a cheap wee makeup bag.

TL:DR - I ♥ eyeshadow.

Sleek, for sure. The shipping time makes up for how blendable and pigmented the shades are. I have the palette Au Naturel.

Cutie! I think a few makeup additions would look real nice:

skip the eyeshadow and go for mascara and eyeliner instead, maybe winged liquid liner look? Tricky to master, but you can cheat with eyeliner stamps like these: https://www.amazon.com/Eyeliner-Stamp-WingLiner-Waterproof-Smudgeproof/dp/B07GM317JJ . It will give you a nice cute feminine accent (only line the top lid, not the bottom, lining both can make your eyes look smaller). You do have slightly hooded eyes, so look up youtube videos on how to do eye makeup for hooded eyes as the techniques can be a bit different. If liquid eyeliner feels too bold, you can try a nice smudged eyeliner look with a softer brown, focusing on the outer top and bottom of your lashes.

Mauve shade blush would look very nice and give some great color and softening to your cheeks, and play around with some contouring as you get more comfortable.

I'd go with a medium rose/mauve color lip, something darker than you have in the photos but not too dark, and probably a soft matte vs a gloss to give you some definition for your lips. NYX brand matte lipstick in Euro Trash, or Sierra would be good options to try (NYX is a great affordable brand in general that is great for testing out different styles). As a rule, expect lipsticks to look brighter on than they may appear in a photo, especially for us lighter skinned gals, so veer towards less bright options unless you're going for bold.

Beyond makeup, I'd recommend visiting a eyebrow threading salon to add some more shape and arch your eyebrows a bit more. Eventually you can probably pluck them yourselves but the salon can teach you a great shape for your face and they're usually only $15-20. Once they're shaped, you can fill them with a eyebrow stencil kit like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Aesthetica-Brow-Contour-Kit-Instructions/dp/B018UPHLU8/. Less is more for eyebrows, but they have a couple of shapes you can play with!

And I think bangs would look great on you! Like long side swept bangs ala Rachel McAdams: https://www.herinterest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/9f7b85b7ed7cd95d0d16a99cdb443be5.jpg. Not too much of a commitment, they'd grow out in a couple months if you hate them.

These are just minor suggestions to give you that extra confidence, but you look great! Lovely smile, great skin, keep shining!

I love this question it's not silly at all! I'm a blind makeup lover too so I completely understand.
Have you tried using a winged eye liner stamp? They're a bit more of a tactile experience than using a pen and require a little less precision. Plus once you get some practice it looks really cute!
Here are a few options!

https://m.sephora.com/product/wink-stamp-wing-eyeliner-P449090

https://www.amazon.com/Eyeliner-Stamp-WingLiner-Waterproof-Smudgeproof/dp/B07GM317JJ

https://thevampstamp.com/

here’s a similar one to the one I have, it’s not exactly the one but it looks close

They have great ones on Amazon!

(I bought this and it works great)

Winged Eyeliner Stamp - The Flick Stick by Lovoir Black, Waterproof Make Up, Smudgeproof, Long Lasting Liquid Eye liner Pen, Vamp Style Wing, 2 Wingliner Pens In A Pack (10mm Classic, Midnight Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GM317JJ/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_hFEVDb0WVZEBV

I'm naturally strawberry blonde with unfortunately pale/nearly invisible eyebrows and this is what I use.
I use the lighter color, but I imagine the darker color would be good for more coppery/auburn redheads.

perhaps something like this? I think powder looks far more natural than pencil. You could also see if you have a medium taupe color and try that on for size. Warning: it might be weird to have brows when you aren't used to having them ;). Also, you might look around your area and see if there are any day spas that offer brow dyeing. My mom has super blonde brows, and she gets hers dyed for about $20 every 6 weeks.

More than a specific brand, I'd say learning how to properly tightline has helped me the most. You don't want the liner to be over your lashes or on your waterline (more likely to cause smudging). The liner needs to be placed on the root of your lashes. Practice makes perfect!

If you're a fan of pencil, Rimmel Scandal Eyes is a popular choice.

Gel? Maybelline Eye Studio or Wet n Wild Mega Eyes.

I, personally, have yet to find a pencil or gel that didn't smudge on me (regardless of price), so I prefer liquid. Physician's Formula is a good drugstore option. I also love love LOVE Asian liners like Clio, Dolly Wink, and Kiss Me Heroine.

Well my favorite palettes are this one (I didn't buy it for quite that much. Haha! I got it for about a fifth of that price.) and this one. Looks like the In the Garden is on sale again!

I checked a few YouTube videos of the flextip, and it seems very similar to the KissMe Heroine eyeliner. I wear this every day, and it's both waterproof and long-lasting.

OMGCATS Happy Birthday!! :)

http://www.amazon.com/Upper-Lower-Mascara-Applicator-Eyelash/dp/B004UVRYQS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2S078PLD2D8TK&coliid=I2G4NL3L6OVUMB

There are three things on my list like that too...

Did anyone gift me this lipstick or this eyeshadow or this marinade?

I have really sparse and short asian lashes. I find that most mascaras (even waterproof ones) don't hold a curl and weigh my lashes down. Until I found: http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Waterproof-Mascara-Perfect/dp/B004RK7I2W

It makes any mascara waterproof if you layer it on top. How I like to use it:

Curl lashes, apply Dr. Mascara Fixer, let it dry, apply another layer to lock in hold, apply mascara, and if it's going to be a long day I go in with another coat.

Kiss me heroine liquid eyeliner! It's a japanese brand that make super water-proof mascara. I went through probably 10 of those eyeliners. It's my holy-grail eyeliner. It's about 14$ on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Me-Heroine-Smooth-Liquid/dp/B005F751WK

If I fits I sits !


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It's probably the product itself; you shouldn't be having to cake it on like that. I haven't tried the product you're using so I can't say for sure that that's the problem, but the Inglot liner I have goes on completely opaque in one pass. (I use this RT brush to apply.) That liner is $12 not including shipping. If that's out of your budget, I also use a Milani Liquid Eye gel pencil on my waterline, which you can buy at CVS for $7 I think?

I can vouch for both of those that they go on in one pass, are opaque, and stay put, if you want to try something else!

I know that I might get downvoted for this but anyways. This is the ideal package for a starting trans girl with limited options.

1. Over-the-counter estrogen : this cream is a cream I used when I was not seeing a doctor yet and still in the closet. It contains 0,25 mg of Estradiol and 1 mg of Estriol per full press of the pump. I recommend 3 presses daily. Morning, middag, evening. It's about 25$ per bottle of 4 ounces. Each bottle should deliver a 6 week supply. Buy 3 of these so that you can test the hormonal waters for about 5 months. If you like the feeling of estrogen meanwhile you have enough time to save up money for another 5 month supply. Transdermal estrogen is very effective so a lot will go into your bloodstream. You can't compare it with pills.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KS9EHS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046484&sr=8-2&keywords=bi-estro+cream
   
   
   
2. Over-the-counter progesterone. It assists estrogen by making the estrogen receptors more sensitive and it assists in breast growth. 1 press of the bottle at night. 1 bottle of 4 ounces lasts 5 months. Also transdermal so less progesterone is needed to get more into the blood stream.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004O2I1Z6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046637&sr=8-1&keywords=progensa+cream
   
   
   
3. A wig to make your face look more feminine and alleviate facial dysphoria. 35$ .
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006GTUFSQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046156&sr=8-1&keywords=wig+transgender
   
   
4. Make-up to make your features look softer. 10$ for lipstick and eye shadow together.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PGQYEUK/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046283&sr=8-5&keywords=makeup
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N0EE77S/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046380&sr=8-2&keywords=lipstick
   
   
   I'm so excited that you are going to transition. The heck with what your parents think, it's your life.

I personally really like this angled one from Korean brand Etude House. I use Dipbrow when I want my brows to be sharp, but my day-to-day use is that. It comes in a few different colors. I use #3 I think, and I will be repurchasing.

I also have straight lashes that didn't really hold a curl until I started doing the following. I think waterproof mascara is fine everyday as long as you use an oil to remove it; this will remove the mascara very easily so you don't have to tug and pull out your actual lashes.

I have 2 suggestions, both of which have worked for me. You can do just #1 alone or #2 alone or combine them.

1. Etude House Waterproof Dr. Mascara Fixer for Perfect Lash
   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RK7I2W?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
   
   It's basically a primer that's designed to hold a curl. Works really well.
   
   Here's a demo (not my video, just a youtuber I follow):
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAbd0RbjuQo
   
   
2. I use 2 mascaras - one lengthening and one volumizing (I'm currently using Maybelline Lash Stiletto waterproof for length and Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Waterproof for volume). First, curl your lashes. Then, apply the lengthening mascara just to the ends of the lashes and let it dry. You can add a second coat if desired but wait for the first coat to dry. After your lengthening mascara has dried, take the volumizing mascara and apply to the roots and middle of the lashes.
   
   Here's a tutorial (again, not my video. just another youtuber I follow):
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz31OCzPVP0
   
   Alternate tutorial (slightly different technique but you get the idea):
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u06Yb4gwNFY

Sleek i-Divine Oh So Special Palette Mineral based Eye Shadow Palette

http://amzn.com/B0086ULJF6

Damn your skin looks perfect. /jealous. Are you excited for college? I'm almost done (ahhh I feel old >.<) and I wish I wasn't. I hope you have a wonderful experience and that you find great supportive people to make memories with. (Am I being sappy? My b.)

As for makeup, I would say NYX and e.l.f. are good places to start. Personally I prefer NYX but I know a lot of people like e.l.f. so try both out. If you start out with those two, you can figure out what you really love to wear and then save up for nicer versions of them. I would also suggest Wet n Wild (super cheap but surprisingly high quality - I like their lipsticks and the Comfort Zone palette is one of my favorites). and Milani, if you can find it. I get mine at CVS, but I know some people have trouble finding it. They have nice products and don't cost a fortune. I think most, if not all, of their products are less than $10.

Looking forward to seeing you around!

Thanks for hosting this! I would loooooove this palette. Someone posted swatches a couple weeks ago and now it's on my list.

Thanks so much for doing this! I've been hoping to get a new eyebrow pencil recently haha :)

Oh my goodness, this is so kind of you! and you are so lucky. My dad buys a scratch off at least once a week and never has much luck with them!

I've been lusting over a sleek palette for so long and I'd love this one!

thank you so much for hosting!

real techniques has a great brush that's not angled http://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-Fine-Liner-Brush/dp/B007O7AZ3O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407891000&sr=8-1&keywords=real+techniques+brushes+eyeliner

I just purchased the Sleek i-Divine Mattes Brights (V1) Palette from Amazon last week. It arrived about four weeks early (!), and I am STOKED. I got it as a lesser alternative to UD Electric, and honestly, it's pretty great so far. The only thing is the shadows are just a LITTLE bit less opaque than Electric. The yellow is honestly rather comparable, which is saying a lot because yellow is hard to get right.

Also, guys. GUYS. This shadow DOESN'T. FUCKING. BUDGE. Even without the primer, it legitimately doesn't come off. It's still stuck on my damn arm, and it's been five hours since I swatched. Even the white is just as bright!

The quality is INSANE. And GUYS. I only paid $8.99, plus $2.50 shipping for it. ELEVEN FUCKING DOLLARS AND FORTY-NINE CENTS, Y'ALL.

So this is like, my best purchase ever. EVER. Buy it. Now.

I'm probably getting Acid or Snapshot next.

Happy birthday! :D



If it was my birthday, I'd ask for the Meet Matte Nude Palette from the Balm because I adore matte shades and have very few, and probably the Nyx Wonder Pencil because I've heard great things!

It's my party!

I've had a stressful week. I had car troubles, I had to run errands, work, I had about four tests at school, and my brother keeps messing up his playstation and making my boyfriend and I fix it. Thankfully, I will be going to a concert next weekend and I can forget about what a horrid week I had.

Thing.

Batman cat for brownie points.

it's my party!

I'm one day older then you :) happy birthday

this eyeshadow pallet

this lipstick

and this eye brow powder
are all under $26

It's my party!

Such a great idea, I did this same thing last week for my birthday! For my birthday, I would hope to receive one of the Sleek palettes on my wishlist, like the Garden of Eden or Oh So Special! They look sooo nice and I'm on an eyeshadow no buy, so it'd be fantastic.

Happy birthday!

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

All of it is under makeup. Those Himalaya's of the mind!

This mascara tool I actually found on another RaoM members wishlist and added to my own a few days ago. It looks freaky, but very interesting.

It's hard to judge myself here on the nicest thing I've done. I tend to think I'm a fairly generous person. So I'll just share my relationship with my cousin and how I think it reflects my nicer side..

My cousin has divorced parents, her dad is a factory worker and her mom isn't the nicest person in the world....when she was 16 she got in the car with her brother and left her mom's house, vowing never to come back. So far, she hasn't. We were always pretty close since we were just a little over a year apart(she's the younger one) and we'd always go to school together. My mom started the trend of nice gestures. He father went to work fairly early so he would drop my cousins off at our house so they could go to school with us. We were practically sisters because we spent so much time together.

Now she was more popular than me, so that of course meant rumors. On several occasions I heard nasty things being said about her, and every time I would jump up and quickly silence the lies. Even people that were supposed to be her friends were calling her a whore, to which i would reply "I would know ages before you if she's ever had sex, and even if she did, you're supposed to be her friend! Friends accept each other and don't tell everyone their secrets!". It made me so mad!

As we got older and out of high school I ended up passing my college textbooks books down to her instead of getting a refund because she couldn't afford to buy them. She would also come to my house every night to play games with me and my sister and I would cook dinner for us. We often joked that it was her new home. I would help her with college work most nights, and I even drove her around to find a job. Now that I'm getting into makeup, anytime I make an order, I'll often pick up 2 of whatever it is I'm getting and give her one.

Products: Sleek sunset palette, Sleek Oh so special palette, Nyx Matte lip Cream in any color

EDIT: Also, If anyone sees a cheapish/used naked 3 for sale, I'm looking to surprise her with that. I don't think I'd ever use it, but she's in love with it. Don't have a ton of money to spend for it though or I'd buy it new.

I haven't found a mascara that doesn't smudge on its own yet, but [Etude House's Dr. Mascara Fixer] (http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Waterproof-Mascara-Perfect/dp/B004RK7I2W) on the ends of my lashes post-mascara application makes literally every mascara I use smudge-proof, and I'm also a habitual eye-rubber (ew, that sounds inappropriate... sorry...). Downside: it's really hard to get off, the only way I've found to remove the stuff painlessly has been to cover my lashes in mineral oil/Ponds Cold Cream, wait 5 minutes and gently wipe off. You can find it for pretty cheap online though, and I find I no longer have any use for high-end mascaras because with this stuff and a decent lash comb, they all work the same ;)

Thank you! You're lovely. I've posted to /r/skincareaddiction. I've really been trying to look a bit more put together!

So something like this for eyes? I totally almost bought the lip butter before too! Darn it. (By the way, you were right about my eyebrows. Part of the reason I picked these glasses was to get away with not plucking them. heh)

I've honestly got no clue what kind of colors to buy though. Those are right in my price range, though. Thanks~ Sorry, by the way. I thought I looked at the side bar okay!

I'm looking for brands like Tarte, UD, Lorac, NARS, Stila, and Benefit. For example,

• This Lorac set is sold by DermStore on Amazon, at the same price as you can find it at Sephora/Ulta.
  
  
• This Stila palette is "ships from and sold by amazon.com".

You're a graphic designer!? I think that is too damn cool. I wanted to do that in college but my portfolio wasn't impressive enough. I would love to see some of your work.

This and this are the products I am most lusting over right now.

RAINFOREST

The Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush is a favorite of mine for liner brush. It's currently BOGO 50% and it's only $5.99 for one. Note, this is the one that is sold individually, not the one that comes in a starter set.

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4260017


Or you can get it on Amazon with free 2 day shipping if you sign up for Prime for $5.23 here:

http://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-Fine-Liner-Brush/dp/B007O7AZ3O

http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Brows-Eyebrow-Lasting/dp/B01AMZ8D38

I bought this one. Wow the brush is that small? I'll definitely try drawing hairs like you suggested!

Everyone talks about NYX Milk but I've never seen anyone talk about the fact that it comes in a pot as well. Something I'm intrigued by and want to try is the [L'Oreal Butterfly mascara.] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4VX5ZC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1K21SPH7GMIJ8&coliid=I1USGOMASZWI4X) Good brushes also make a huge difference when applying makeup, even the cheap stuff can look good with a nice brush. Real Techniques brushes are super popular here and they're all pretty much under $15.

Ima cheapskate too so I'm always looking for the best deal when it comes to makeup.

I have dark red hair and I love the NYX Auburn brow powder. It comes w 2 complimentary powder colours and brow wax. And it's like 6 bucks!

NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder, Auburn/Red, 0.09 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QIADPG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yO4wDb93642EQ

This mascara applicator is $1.32 + free shipping. I want it so hopefully when I do my makeup and spend 10 minutes on eyeshadow I can not ruin it completely by applying mascara and getting black all over it.

I hope this doesn't seem like a cop-out, but I don't know what it is yet! I have Chocolate Bar and am planning on getting a new palette SOON, either Lorac Pro or Pro 2 (or something else, I'm not 100% sure yet). So whatever my fall color will be will be on my new palette, whatever that is.

Speaking of, I have my eye on pretty much all of the Sleek palettes, though I don't know how work appropriate they would be...but I especially like these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0086ULJF6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=I13PSYTKUAUWBI&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00957MDDQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=I2I7BINRY03294&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GXFZHD6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=I2GNP4G62S2RNF

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GXFZH6S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=I1Z15GRBNODEVO

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWVKJK8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=IO0N4AJYKQUHE&psc=1

Okay, that's several things and not all palettes but I'd be tickled to get any of them.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I think it's neat we found each other on here again; I just hope I can be more active these days.

I have Petal Pusher and it's pretty nice. Comfort Zone is good, too, though probably not what you're looking for :)

Fabulous! Here's my list. I have very, very high expectations for dupes (got screwed over too many times trying to dupe NARS Orgasm), so if something isn't exact I'll say why!

Foundation:

High End - Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup

Budget - L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder The ingredients are in the same order, except the L'Oreal has less irritants!

Finishing Powder:

• HE: Hourglass Ambient Finishing Powder in Dim Light
  
  
• Budget: Pumpkin & Poppy Inner Glow Powder in Celestial
  
  Eyeshadow Palette:
  
  
• HE/ME: Urban Decay Naked Palette
  
  
• Budget: Makeup Academy Undressed Palette
  
  Eye Primer (okay, cheating a bit):
  
  
• HE: Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue
  
  
• Budget: ELF Essential Glitter Primer, Darling Girl Glitter Glue, or Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy (can't link - Fyrinnae somehow blocked my IP address!)
  
  Face Primer:
  
  
• HE: Benefit Porefessional
  
  
• Budget: NYX Pore Filler
  
  Eye Liner:
  
  
• HE/ME: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner
  
  
• Budget: Clio Waterproof Pen Liner in Kill Black
  
  Brow Product:
  
  
• HE: Anastasia Brow Wiz
  
  
• Budget: Lioele Auto Eyebrow
  
  Blush:
  
  
• HE: NARS Blush in Orgasm
  
  
• Budget: Sleek Blush in Rose Gold Not exact, but the best dupe I've found through my arduous journey
  
  Highlighter:
  
  
• HE/ME: Benefit Watts Up
  
  
• Budget: Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Highlighter Stick in Sparkling Sands (not exact - Sparkling Sands is more yellow. I wouldn't really call them dupes)
  
  
• Other budget: Fyrinnae Highlighter in Confidence (can't link, blocked IP). Colour-wise, they're almost exact, except Benefit has more and bigger sparkles and Fyrinnae has a stronger sheen. '
  
  Contour (skipping bronzer - sorry, don't use them!)
  
  
• HE: Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Hollow
  
  
• Budget: I'm just going to link cool-toned contour products, because I can't find exact dupes. Darling Girl Koalification, Pumpkin & Poppy Oak Bark, NYX Blush in Taupe (maddeningly pink)
  
  MLBB Lipstick:
  
  
• HE: Chanel Rouge Coco in Mademoiselle
  
  
• Budget: Makeup Academy Lipstick in 11 (11 is mysteriously missing...)
  
  Other MLBB Lipstick (found yesterday!)
  
  
• HE: MUFE Artist Rouge Natural N9
  
  
• Budget: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Pink Truffle
  
  Just remembered: Lip balm!
  
  
• HE: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
  
  
• Budget: Notoriously Morbid Coffin Kisser The ingredients are not the same, but some things in the Fresh lip balm (beeswax, apricot kernel and jojoba oil) are also in Notoriously Morbid's version. If you're sensitive to coconut oil or shea butter though, look out!
  
  I have a rather extensive list of lipstick dupes, so if anyone's interested I can reveal it :) Happy shopping!

I really enjoy the Sleek palettes! I get mine on amazon and I have almost all of them! But my favorite is this one It has amazing color payoff and is SO reasonably priced!
Hope you find what you're looking for!

I actually love the stark contrast of the black brows against my skin, I use black eyeshadow for the most part.

That all said, on days that I'm feeling lazy and don't want to spend time making sure they don't look like sharpie brows, I use this gray pencil: http://www.amazon.com/Lioele-Auto-Eyebrow-Gray-Black/dp/B008J7I8MS/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1414961452&sr=1-1&keywords=lioele+eyebrow+pencil

It's not too harsh, just very neutral gray, so I just swipe for a bit and then set it with clear eyebrow gel. I think they are an Asian company. The reason I looked into that was because Dark brown/black hair is so common over there. Hope that helps.

For AB makeup, which eyeliner do you recommend, Dolly Wink Koji Liquid Eyeliner or the Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner? Or any other liquid eyeliners are fine too~ (pencil and gel just don't work for these oily eyelids T^T)

For starting a routine, do you recommend starting out with a moisturizer? Also is a second cleanser needed? Because I feel like an oil cleanser (for your sunscreen and makeup), and a toner would just be alright (consider it cleans the remaining debris off our skin and I feel like I would be wasting my money idk... sorry if I am wrong...

For oily and acne-prone skin, do you recommend the TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Cream or the MIZON Black All in One Snail Repair Cream?

I haven't tried them myself, but there are eyebrow tints (most from korea) that are supposed to last from a few days up to a week!

Edit: found one from Maybelline :
https://www.maybelline.co.uk/eyes/brow/new-tattoo-brow-easy-peel-off-tint

And one from etude house:
https://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Brows-Eyebrow-Lasting/dp/B01AMZ8D38

There are a lot of reviews on youtube from the tints, so you can look it up for reference and if you like the results.

That is incredible!! Congratulations!!!

And this is such awesome way to celebrate and something I've always dreamed of doing. Here is the link to the shadows I've been eyeing for months but just can't pull the trigger on. I only put one link to save time but I love the teal, emerald and purple. I'm not sure how much that will come to so I'm adding this as well. It's so hard to choose from all the pretties on my wishlist!!!

Thanks for hosting!!!

Etude House makes a grey one and a straight up grey brown one that fits those guidelines. Grey brown and dark grey. I have the dark grey and I love it.

As another commenter said, curling your lashes before you add mascara really helps! You can also heat up your eyelash curler (I like to run it under hot water or use a blow dryer). Also, you might want to consider buying this. It is amazing and holds the curl for so long!

This is late, but if you're still looking for the palette, Amazon has it here. They have some really good prices for theBalm and shipping should only be about $6-7!

Does she have enough eyebrow hair to use a powder, or is Tally a pencil-only lady? If she can use powder (maybe powder and something to set it? Two Faced Liquif-eye maybe?) NYX is the best auburn brow colour I've ever found! It sounds like her and I have the same hair colour - something between strawberry and auburn - and I swear by this set. I've tried almost everything and I keep coming back.

The darker colour is great for "fake" reds, and the taupe-y brown-y reddish one is almost impossible to find in my redhead world. My natural brows aren't quite red and they're not quite brown... but they're slightly darker and more brown than my hair. This has been my dream colour! Plus, NYX is really cheap.

Check out the colours on!

Edit: I messed up the links.

I'll start off : not exactly drugstore but cheaper than Sephora. I have my holy grail eyeliner and mascara so I'm never tempted to buy anything else at Sephora or drugstore. I'm at more than 15 repurchase for both of these are $10-11 per item

Kiss Me eyeliner

Kiss Me mascara

Look around Amazon for cheaper options (with slower shipping). I value no-smudge as most important for eye makeup. Staying power is second. With any other eye makeup, I have to constantly wipe under my eye from smudge/flake. With these two, I can confidently go all day without checking for smudge. Every time try new stuff, I end up coming back to these two. These are the only eyeliner/mascara that I've paid for for about 5-6 years. Others were obtained as samples/gifts only

Kat von D tattoo eyeliner has been comparable but didn't perform any better than kiss me eyeliner to justify paying more than double. Haven't tried stila eyeliner

I have yet to find mascara that will make me give up on kiss me (Marc Jacobs, UD, Nars, Bobbi Brown and countless others have failed). The only one I am interested in trying (and have no comparison for) would be better than sex

Edit: hyperlink fixed

Honestly, making something would be the best present.
















Or getting something that you could make WITH her.

















Here's some modeling clay thats only three dollars















I know if my kids did something like that with me as adults I'd be crying happy.






















Or I just got this peach hand cream that smells exactly like peach rings and makes my scaly mom hands feel silky soft















Or a nice good smelling bath bomb




















If she likes makeup this nude pallet is really good the colors are so stinkin pretty and the sparkly ones aren't too shiny for a subtle look.











Again for "girly" things, there's [this mini nail drying light](
https://www.amazon.com/Coscelia-Curing-Polish-Rainbow-Manicure/dp/B01KXDO4YG/ref=sr_1_14_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493339140&sr=1-14&keywords=nail%2Bdryer&th=1) for doing your own nails at home.














There are these super cute lovable otter socks


















Or for good old shits and giggles, this coffee mug

Gotcha.

I see amazon does have mac, and it looks like its sold by mac but I am leaning toward the lorac & stila. Do you have an opinion on the quality of stila's eye shadow pallets? The in the garden seems to have pretty favorable review.

I decided to throw in one of those all day lipsticks that you mentioned, too!

Okay, here are three things I really love that were on my wishlist: Illuminating finishing powder, red carpet palette , and In the Garden.

Awesome contest!

Lioele auto eyebrow pencil in gray #3! You can get one from Amazon if you don't have any Asian beauty stores in your area. Perfect for black hair. The pencil is angled so it's super easy to apply, and it lasts. I've filled in my brows before fencing tournaments and still had them look the same after 4 hours of ridiculous sweating. My only quibble is that the packaging is kind of brittle and you'll probably lose the spoolie cap before you use up the pencil, but I wholeheartedly recommend it anyway.

What makes me beautiful is lovely makeup like this.

Thanks for hosting!

I can never get a great, thin line with a pencil, so I use a little pot of liquid eyeliner, and a really thin brush. You could probably get similar results with a different brand; the main reason I picked MUFE was ease of purchase (I have a store in my nearest mall, with a significantly shorter line than the one at Sephora) and success with their other products.

Before those purchases, I had a felt tip eyeliner that I liked (I think it was this one?!). As long as I used a light hand, I had no issues making a really thin line.

Make-up gift sets: One, Two, Three (Whichever you think is best/an example)

Journal with a lock (If they are from abusive situations then they definitely would want something that could be locked.)

Stress relief, cat colouring book + Nice colouring pencils

Netflix gift card for the movie lover?

Movie night snacks

Dinosaur puzzle box

Tangle therapy for kids with autism

Eye shadow palette with green

Hello doodlebug lady! Here's something I keep meaning to get, since my current one is all warped from the sun and peeling off. Looking at your wish list, I think you'd like this. I have it and I LOVE it. It stays on for the whole day and NEVER creases or anything. I have deep set eyes and usually have trouble with creasing, but this stuff rocks. Thanks for the contest pookie =3

so is something like this good?
http://www.amazon.com/l-f-Piece-Eyeshadow-Palette-Marble/dp/B009Q1YPVY/ref=sr_1_8?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1377871697&sr=1-8&keywords=eyeshadow+palette

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I've been wanting to try NYX since I started on the forums and just haven't had the opportunity to pick any up. With it being in Target now, I'd love to give it a shot!

FYI, that palette is currently $21 on Amazon, and ships for free if you have Amazon Prime!

Ask me about my wiener. ;)

I see you like makeup. Someone gifted me this and the quality is surprisingly amazing considering the price.

My question is...how big do you like your wieners?

5.39 from blue scandal or gift card to help me buy kindle for my daughters birthday .yay for gifts thank you for contest

That is all.

I concur with the new mascara sentiment. Clump crusher is good and so is maybelline's full n soft.

Elf makes a popular brow kit that comes in a few different colors. Or you could get an eyebrow pencil.

I think getting some nice brushes would be a good idea. I absolutely love elf's studio line brushes, which are $3 a piece. It depends what type of brush you would need, but I think some eye brushes would be good. The eye shadow brush, maybe an angled eyeliner brush and a large blending brush or a contouring brush. Elf can be found at target, BTW.

Wet n wild eye shadows are great. But can definitely be found at the drugstore or grocery store much cheaper.

Wet n wild lipsticks are pretty nice too as well as their lipgloss both of which can be found very cheaply at the grocery store.

Eyeliner in stick form is best from NYX, but if you want cream eyeliner, I suggest elf.

And if you want blush, I would also check out elf.

The most ancient on mine would have to be this perfume but that's more than $15, so I'd have to link this makeup palette. Thank you for the contest!

ancient again

This http://www.amazon.com/l-f-Piece-Eyeshadow-Palette-Marble/dp/B009Q1YPVY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1I8HMG7LPLRY7&coliid=I1OPXSJAJ9VB6Z

Hopscotch!

I can't decide between this or this!

My friend and I used to love making silly faces. I have way worse but I deleted some. :'( I'm on the right.

Datsyuk

This elf baked palette has some really pretty colors! (found in my make up wishlist) Thanks for the contest!

Awwww shucks, you're too kind! I've been itching to get my little paws on this for awhile now! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007O7AZ3O/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_2_10?colid=LVV9RQ6ODJGG&coliid=I1IQZX3KTFO3S0

Thanks again for doing this contest. You rock!

Thanks for hosting! :)
I'd have to pick this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002QIADPG/ref=aw_ls_2_9?colid=31SAURWJYHQZE&coliid=I282851V347Q7B&vs=1

I've never even tried filling in my eyebrows, but I'd like to start :P

Try using a primer before applying mascara. I use the one from Etude House. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RK7I2W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you try this primer apply the mascara directly after putting on the primer as it dries quickly.

Yep I am sure.

in the know palette -

in the garden palette -

valentina lipstick -

my unicorn, teal smudge stick -

smudge crayon in Pink Violet -

What an awesome, generous giveaway. Thanks for hosting!

You should get dressed up and go to a con!

Happy birthday!!

I just started playing around too! I bought this a couple weeks ago, and it's been great so far. Lots of different colors, fairly cheap, and I've heard lots of good things about e.l.f. The only downside I've come across so far is that there aren't a whole lot of darker colors. Thankfully, though, that can be overcome by mixing with the blacks.

You should get something like this

Try ti find a huge palette you can make a ton of looks with to distract yourself.

So sorry to hear about your dog

I think an eyeshadow palette with nude and light shimmery shades would always be nice. Maybe something similar to this? She can use it for light everyday looks, evening looks, maybe even for eyebrows if there's the right shade. Bonus if there's a brush, if she doesn't have any.

https://www.amazon.in/Girl-Beauty-Brick-Eyeshadow-Nudes/dp/B00PGQYEUK