If it is any consolation, Nude Tude is $18 plus $5 shipping on Hautelook.

However, on Amazon it is $21.71 with free shipping...a $2 discount compared to Hautelook, and no time limit!

Makin' it easy for you guys!!

There are two different kinds. The Nudes (pictured), and Navy. I haven't tried the Navy. Blue isn't my thang.

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.

http://www.amazon.com/Sleek-Makeup-i-Divine-Mattes-Palette/dp/B00AKB7N4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376610551&sr=8-1&keywords=sleek+ultra+matte

Does this not work for you?

I'm not that "girly" either but here is my input. Since you leave your hair down, I'm assuming you don't have crazy poofy hair like I do so I would suggest getting a haircut with layers and side bangs. Easy and pretty. Get a good straightening iron and wear it straight or use the iron to flip the ends out. You could also find a lightweight hair serum (like frizz-ease), work it through hair and let it air dry for some natural waves. Yes bobby pins are always good. You could pull back one side with a few pins and instantly look a little more polished. Pick up some pins with a little sparkle or color for an extra treat. As for makeup, you will need tinted moisturizer, loose powder, powder brush, blush, blush brush, eyeshadow (find a good pallet), eyeshadow brush, eyeliner (I use this applied with a wet liner brush but pencil is easier), liner brush (optional), mascara, chap stick (burts bees is awesome), lip color (this and this very sheer and pretty). I have this brush set and I love it. Throw in some nice fragrance oil like this and you are set up with the basics!

I have this eyeshadow palette I really like! :)

woohoo! another birthday girl! :) Happy birthday my fellow taurus. This will be my everyday eyeshadow when i get my hands on it :)

For now i'm using loreal's quad, i'll take a pic when i get home.

I would recommend one of the Sleek Palettes:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AKB7N4U/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2VJ5ISFGB5TF7

They're very good quality, especially for the price, and although they're not sold in the US, amazon has them.

As for brushes, you'll probably hear Real Techniques as a good brand to try that aren't too expensive. I've never tried them, but I've felt them before when I was at my neighborhood Ulta, and they're soft!

Ugh I'm so SICK of Summer :( Bring on the Fall!!!

I will probably be rocking this dark burgundy lip - NYX butter lipstick in Licorice - However, I have a few lipsticks coming in the mail right now so I may change my mind ;) But I feel like this dark color is very flattering on me and Fall friendly!

Swatchy Swatch!: http://imgur.com/a/IObXA

I can't decide between these two palettes, so feel free to surprise me if I win :3

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008B60N84/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2WIUZVZPN8JXH&coliid=I2ZEJ80Y5F7P4B&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKB7N4U/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2WIUZVZPN8JXH&coliid=I2BC0NR51640P4&psc=1

Happy early birthday!! :D Thanks for the Giveaway/contest :)

$15 for a Lorac Palette, this should be a real treat!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYJDWDY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_qj4Aub1Q7TQVS

I quite like Nude Tude from theBalm, $22.06 right now.

I'm sorry, I don't really have a contour palette to recommend, I don't own any. I use separate products for contouring. This Sleek one is cheap with good reviews.

You can get Sleek on Amazon with $3.99 shipping and 5-10 business days for delivery from the seller Hunt or Dye.

/u/Earworms posted swatches from the Lorac Skinny nudes.. can't beat the price t $15! I plan on checking it out soon myself :)

Here's the original post in case you're interested in the swatches and review.. it was a super helpful post :D

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!

Lots of things are fulfilled by Amazon, but sold by third party sellers, and those things can still be counterfeit. I have purchased a counterfeit product that was fulfilled by Amazon, so I am a bit wary.

So, for example, the Nude Tude on Amazon is sold by Moon Walk and fulfilled by Amazon. That means that Moon Walk is responsible for the authenticity of the product, but Amazon lets them keep it in their warehouse. Thus, if Moon Walk is sketchy, the product is sketchy.

THAT SAID, for theBalm I think a purchase is likely pretty safe, simply because theBalm is on sale so much. It is totally possible that Moon Walk got the palettes at 50% off from theBalm and thus is making a profit at this price. Thus, I wouldn't worry about this product too much... But I just wanted to note that a product being eligible for Prime does not guarantee its authenticity.

i am not really sure what you mean about the eyelid thing, maybe a picture would help?

i have never used costal scents, but ive seen a few girls here make some nice looks with it. no idea on the quality. i know you said ELF is too expensive, but this palette is only 10 pounds. i have it and i like it. they are pretty good quality for a cheaper eye shadow palette. if you can afford some eye primer, the colors will look even better. i use urban decay primer potion, but that sounds like its a little out of your budget, maybe someone can recommend a cheap one!

i have combination skin (oily and dry! ughhh) and I always use liquid foundation. Powder can make the dry spots look really flaky. Revlon Colorstay is a good drugstore brand, I like it, it has good coverage and staying power, and I hear a lot of people mention it on here.

[edit] i see you are a teen and have youthful skin. if you dont get many breakouts and dont have a lot of unevenness in your skin tone, you could probably get away with a tinted moisterizer or a BB cream instead of a full coverage foundation. i recently got a sample of loreals BB cream and I was a big fan!

i really like ecotools brushes. They are good quality and relatively cheap!

Good luck!

I've been eyeballing this palette for like a month now. It's so much cheaper on amazon than anywhere else I've seen it. You can see swatches for it here. Plus if you do a amazon prime trial you would get it by saturday c:

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

Product Name: Lorac Skinny Palette in Nude!


Your approximate skin tone, and eye color: NC15, MUFE HD Foundation 118. Hazel (green & brown) eyes and brunette/dirty blonde hair.


Link to picture of palette and/or swatches (can be yours, or one you find online): Some photos and swatches here (stolen from /u/earworms who is the entire reason I discovered this palette!) Here is a close up of the palette. There are more swatches with close-ups of each shadow here on Temptalia. :)


Eye shadow colors (all taupey-neutrals, bright neons, etc): Nudes! :D They're pretty warm nudes but I think they're all quite lovely. :)


Finish of the shadows (matte, shimmer, sparkle, etc.): Three matte shades and three shimmery shades. The final shade is kind of mostly matte but with a little sparkle? Not sure how to classify this one.

Where can we get it? Amazon! $15 with prime shipping! I think they also sell it on Zappos, not sure where else.

Things you love about it: IT'S ONLY $15 FOR A LORAC PALETTE. I was lusting after the Pro palettes for a while but couldn't justify the money, and this seemed to descend from the heavens and answer my eyeshadows prayers in a perfectly affordable manner. It is also a perfect super portable palette and can travel easily, and it seems quite durable (I am not graceful and it has survived three falls at my neglectful hands). The shadows are very buttery and soft and the color payoff is wonderful :) The colors work very well together, and they can be used to create a very nice, natural, no-makeup look or used for a more dramatic look.


I am 100% in love with the third shade in from the left and already desperately searching for a dupe of it (would love any suggestions!)

Things you could see others potentially not loving: It could be annoying if you want something exciting as it's just nudes! Also might not be worthwhile if you already have a lot of nudes (as most makeup hoarders tend to!) Also probably not your cup of tea if you have a big preference for mattes over shimmers or vice versa. If you don't like warmer shades this might not be your top pick either!

Was just about to post this here too! I got this as a gift for my birthday this year from my SIL it and it is a great neutral palette. I personally love the blue colour.


Non mobile link here

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

I use my NYX - Caviar and Bubbles palette almost daily. Here it is swatched I love the soft neutrals in it!

That was a cool video! It was the first KPOP music i've actually listened to and I liked it! Was that even KPOP? I probably don't know what I'm talking about. ANYWAYS, Here is my entry! I did a bright lip with a yellow/purple/pink eye. SNSD

Here is a link to something off of my wishlist if I happen to win. Thanks for holding the contest <3

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.

Here it is: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KYJDWDY?pc_redir=1414610979&robot_redir=1

From what I can tell, this palette originally was sold at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and was sold out in 24 hours. For some reason Amazon is now stocking it! I got three: one for me and two for friends as Christmas presents.

My favorite is the lorac skinny nude palette! I've traveled with it a few times already and it was very versatile for me in creating something very muted and light to something smoky/shimmery. It has three matte shades (light, medium, dark) and 4 beautiful shimmers. Here is Temptalia's review with swatches and Amazon has it in stock right now here

There are 2 Wet N Wild palettes I reach for when I want purples:

• Wet N Wild "Lust" Palette
  
  
• Wet N Wild 8-Pan Palette in "Petal Pusher"
  
  My favorite combination lately has been "Standoffish", "Sultry" and "Sexy" from TheBalm's NudeTude palette!

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! :)

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!

I had never heard of tight lining!

Will definitely try that once I get a better eyeliner - I have a cheap old liquid one that I tried to demonstrate with but the stupid picture wouldn't upload.

On the E.L.F. front - I didn't realise they did palettes too! This one is incredibly good value...it's just the brushes that were a litte hefty for me!

Should I go for subtle, neutral palettes or just colourful ones? The colourful ones look wonderful but I'll have to amp up my clothing so I can wear them everyday (another thing I'm working on...)!

Yes! Their shadows are VERY pigmented. I have this and DO NOT REGRET IT. Some of the smoothest stuff I have. Some make up swells my face red, this is nice dry/wet. Their glosses and blushes set well on me too. I haven't tried the primer yet, and none of the brushes yet, but for a lower tier make up it's amazing! I will be getting this set too ASAP. Also, I usually get clumps when using wet 'shadows, and I have not come to that with this brand at all. :)

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.

I have worn a dark purple (photo is not me) lipstick to a fall wedding that I didn't think I could pull off until I tried it. A MUA put it on me and ever since, I've been meaning to pick another dark purple up. However, I would love to go even darker (black)!

I have always wanted to pull off dotted white liner, but I'm afraid I'd mess it up and look really lame.

I would love Barely Branded
or Painted Purple. There is ~$5 shipping under other sellers on the side.

Thanks for the giveaway! :)

Thanks for hosting!

I wish I were brave enough to dye my hair blonde and maybe even pair it with really bold lips that I've started wearing. Except this big a dye job isn't really mainstream or accepted yet, and my office is so conservative business formal I felt nervous even wearing opalescent light blue nails to work today.

Edit: I'd absolutely love to try out NYX's Black Bean, or the Barely Branded color tattoo, or be surprised with whatever!

Well, I've know about OCC Lip Tars forever, I mean...everyone kinda does.. but I just got my first one yesterday!! :D Just in time for Fall, and the only one left, I got Black Dahlia. And it's pretty much everything I expected AND hoped for. This stuff is PIGMENTED, and this color is perfect for fall.

Since it IS going to be fall soon, either this palette or this palette would be perfect!

Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[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

Eye shadow primer: the greatest thing in existence

The Lorac Skinny is only 15 on amazon. It's pretty awesome and has earthy colors. It's also got a great price point if you can't splurge on the pro.

Also, I feel like a broken record here but wet n wild lipsticks are great an 2.00 a piece and you can buy a bunch of them! Also, their Fergie eyeshadow primer I've heard is great but can't attest to that myself.

I hope multiple ones are allowed! There are all under $18 :)

We have:

Too faced shadow insurance

Smashbox High definition concealer in fair

e.l.f mineral eyeshadow primer

NYX powder blush in Taupe

Ardell fashion lash starter kit

L'Oreal Voluminous butterfly mascara

and Lorac Skinny palette

Thanks so much for the contest! I hope its open internationally, I'm in Australia :) I'm sorry there's a few, I couldn't choose! :D

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

Sleek has lovely color palettes and you can get them through amazon! ~$11

http://www.amazon.com/Sleek-Makeup-i-Divine-Mattes-Palette/dp/B00AKB7N4U

NYX just released a new set of bright, jewel toned lipsticks called Wicked Lippies ~$6 (I'm dying for Betrayal, Wrath, and Risque!)

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-275-wicked-lippies.aspx

Hope this helped!

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.

Right now Ulta has a Stila palette on sale for $20 online and it has a couple of purple shades and a few good neutral colors. I personally like Lorac and Amazon is selling a skinny palette [nice and portable] in two different color palettes for $15. Ulta is doing free shipping over $25 right now too.
Lora Skinny Palette
Stila In The Moment Palette

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

As someone mentioned before, the ecotool brush set. Or you can always go with E.L.F.

Not sure with the lipsticks, as I'm still a beginner (and kind of makeup challenged myself) and I right now opt for lip balm or the couple lip stains I have.

As for eye shadow, you can always go with something like this for your neutrals. Or something by NYX (which can be found in some Targets) like this

As for other things to start with, you might want to figure out how her skin care routine is, and toss in a few things that she could use in that regard. It'll make the makeup look better :)

Some other tools that she might not have, like an eyelash curler (E.L.F. has one for $3), NYX Milk is a good base/primer for eyeshadows as well.

SrslyGlammin

Some colors are better than others, but the blendability of this palette (their Spring palette) seems to be much worse than their other 100 color palette which I find most of the colors highly pigmented, blendable and just generally pretty.

Some of the colors in the Spring palette are highly pigmented, but very difficult to blend. Some of them are great. I find the ones with lots of shimmer tend to be pigmented, but difficult to blend.

I also don't really like the color choices, too many brights, not enough natural, but I guess that's the point.

I really recommend the other palette over the Spring one.

And it's always $10 on Amazon, free shipping if you have Prime.

Trainspotting. A lifestyle that is extremely fascinating but sad I guess.

Single $20 gift! :) thanks for the contest

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!

Is this contest only open to international or US too? I'm in the US so just disregard if I wasn't supposed to enter!

1. It's just Reddit :-/
   
   
2. My favorite birthday meal has always been seafood, since I was little. Steamed crab legs, shrimp cocktail, and mussles, yum yum!
   
   
3. [Budoir Eyes!] (http://www.amazon.com/Too-Faced-Boudoir-Shadow-Collection/dp/B00AVUE1S6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NGOEMRF3SGWL&coliid=I1UOGD3CCCP5T8)
   
   
4. I recently learned that the effects of experiencing racism can accumulate into lower life expectancy over the life span :( [I'm a social work student...]
   
   
5. FLASH THIS!

1. StumbleUpon
   
   
2. My perfect birthday meal would be cheesy potato casserole, chicken & dumplings, biscuits and creme brulee for dessert. OM NOM NOM.
   
   
3. Here is my item I just discovered to be crazy on sale!
   
   
4. Fred & Wilma Flintstone were the first couple shown in bed together on primetime TV!
   
   
5. Flash This
   
   Thank you so much for hosting! <3

My favorite tv show is adventure time :D
My favorite book is The face on the milk carton. (Also my favorite series)

My dream is to be a makeup artist when I graduate.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00683MOWK/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

I will bribe you with free hugs <3

Hello and welcome! You can always ask for tips and tricks here, there are a lot of super helpful people here!! I would suggest starting maybe with a neutral palette like Nyx Caviar and Bubbles or something along those lines (I just got that palette glammed to me a little while ago and it quickly became my favourite!) Neutrals are a good place to start because you can practice blending and whatnot, without it being too obvious that you are inexperienced (because they are neutral colours and don't show up as much!). Other than that, all I can say is practice as much as you can! And ask questions as needed :) Also, feel free to creep on other peoples wishlists for ideas of what to put on your own, haha! I definitely do that lol ;)

I do set mine! Highest is usually means I would give an arm of a leg for it and high is something I really want, but not willing to give up a body part.

My top five:

1. Lorac Unzipped Palette
   
   
2. Stila In the Lights Palette
   
   
3. Etude House Sweet Recipe Chocolate Eyes
   
   
4. Etude House Etionette Heart Blusher
   
   
5. Real Techniques Travel Essentials Set
   
   A girl can only dream...

What made me happiest this week was getting to see Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes live on Tuesday. :D It was a fabulous time!

My favorite food is philadelphia rolls, yummy yum! I love sushi!

Something exactly $10!

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

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

If I fits I sits !


away I go!



add on 1

add on 2

1. I'm obsessed with Geek Chic Cosmetics eyeshadows. I love the intensity of the colors, and it's really easy for me to apply with a wet brush so they can double as eyeliner.
   
   
2. Been wearing lipsticks more lately, as they're faster for me to go from out of bed to having a "look" for the day. For "normal" colors like red and pink, I like the texture of Revlon Ultimate Suede. Lately, though, I've been wearing weird indie colors like this teal lipstick.
   
   
3. Sun protection is important, but my face is red and needs coverage! BB cream comes to my rescue and does both.
   
   
4. I have the oiliest eyelids on the planet, so in order to use my beloved eyeshadows, I need a primer.
   
   
5. Sounds ridiculous, but this little green concealer stick by Maybelline is great for covering my red spots.

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Item: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AQ9KB0O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1404496211&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
What's your favorite color?

This beautiful palette is only $15 and comes with a free sample right now. I'd also get a beautiful fall lipstick for yourself, like MAC's Retro. These two together would create a gorgeous holiday look!

If I won, I would want the palette. It's on my WL. :)

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.

It's generally a good idea to use matte eyeshadow on the part of the lid that is not visible when the eyes are open if you have monolids. I'd recommend Sleek i-Divine Ultra Mattes Vol 2 Darks palette. It is very pigmented and blendable and is only $9.49 (with no minimum shipping) [on Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AKB7N4U/ref=sr_ph_1?qid=1453959677&sr=sr-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sleek+palette+matte). While Vol 1 brights is better than average drugstore matte shadows it still has issues with pigmentation and blendability.

I have Strike A Pose and Caviar And Bubbles... LOVE THEM!

I think we would both like this!

From my list!

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.

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!

$828

Couscous

if you get the bonus you shoud get this. So pretty!

/u/skinslip1 - is the sexiest, funniest, smartest, kindest, most wonderfullest.

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!

Awww, happy birthday! '88 babies fo' life!

My pics are a toss-up between theBalm Nude'Tude Palette and Coastal Scents Blush Too Palette, but I have a bunch of eye shadow palettes and not one purple blush, soooooo I guess I need to go with "blush too."

It's my party!

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!

It's my party! But it's actually your party because HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :)

If it were my birthday, I'd want either the Balm nude 'tude palette or this Butter polish. I've been lusting after both for a while!!!

Thanks for hosting :)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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

That's an interesting applicator. I use Shadow Insurance and just pat it on with my fingertip. Have you used the applicator kind? I'd be squeamish about the plastic stick near my eyeball, lol.

I absolutely love Lancome Hypnose Star mascara. It makes my lashes kill! Here it is in a no-makeup makeup look, but it still makes my eyes look awesome. http://imgur.com/Dztu0pK

CantLiveWithoutIt

Edit: Oops, I forgot to include an item! A great post (that I now can't find) made me want this Sleek palette.

OH I'm commenting to stalk the comments! I actually have the exact same amount of money to play around with right now!

I do have a suggestion for an eye palette though! TheBalm's Nude'tude palette it is seriously my favorite palette right now! I cannot rave about it enough! Its 21$ with amazon prime! So you could get that and another something really small like this cute lip gloss

This video defines happiness It is amazing. :D

If I win this would be an amazing gift!

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'd say this Because it really is a wonderful palette!

I've been wanting to try this for a while.

Happy cake day!! I missed my first in January but I was in Disney with Munchkin so I suppose that was okay! :) I have been drooling over this The Balm palette on my beauty wishlist for ages!! Thanks for the contest!

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!

Link

Unicorn

rainforest! welcome back!

edit: i am running low in this

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".

I have always wanted to try eyeshadow primer.
I hear it is a must have for eyeshadow enthusiasts!

"Killer Queen" is a great Queen song and the 678 part is random. :)

Thanks for the response! For brushes do you think just ordering something like this or this would be good? I have no idea what half of them are for but ~$1 per brush (+case on the one) seems like a pretty good deal. Like it looks like the case one has one of those little angle brushes which I think I've seen used with eyeliner goop stuff I think but the other doesn't. And for eye shadow do you think just getting a giant thing like this would be smart? It seems cheap and there are so many colors so I'd have no problem figuring out which ones I like hahaha.

Ooh ooh ooh! I've been wearing makeup for a while now, but I only got serious about making it look good a few months ago ago. Here's some good starter stuff.

• Almay Eyeliner. This stuff is inexpensive and easy to use if you don't want to spend a lot of money on something you're experimenting with. Plus, Almay has really good deals. I just got a $4 off coupon and used it on a $5 product.
  
• The NYX Nude on Nude palette would be a good starter palette for eyeshadow. Nudes are so versatile and look nice on any skin tone. In a few months I would consider "upgrading" to Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette. Great pigmentation and lovely shades. I got mine in December and use it every day! I'm only about halfway through it. It's pricey, but spending $50 every 8-10 months on the only palette I need makes it justifiable.
  
• Only looking for a few shades? Try Maybelline's Colour Tattoo. Stays on literally all day and since it's tacky, it helps your eyeliner stay on, too! Beautiful shades. I have Barely Branded and use it on days when I want a "barely there" look.
  
• I think eyeshadow primers can be tough. I would suggest this $20 set from Urban Decay because it lets you mess around with different shades so you can find something you like.
  
• Ecotools brush set. I don't have it yet but I really want it! I think it's probably all you need for now if you're just getting started.
  
• If you're acne prone, try Neutrogena's skin-clearing foundation. They also have powder and whatnot, what whaaat! I suggest getting it at Walmart or the drugstore though, I believe it's cheaper. It's nice to know that you can layer on the makeup without making your acne worse.
  
• For lipstick, I really love Revlon Lip Butter. I have a few shades. Goes on like a chapstick, stays on like a heavy duty lip colour. And there are so many lovely shades! Plus it's not expensive.
  
  That's all I can think of for now! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. :)
  
  EDIT: Can't believe I forgot mascara! Bare Minerals' Flawless Definition mascara is pricier than most drugstore brands but so worth it. It doesn't clump and comes off super easily. I downgraded to Maybelline's Volum'Express a few weeks ago to save money and I'm so disappointed in it. :(

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.

Ima cheapskate

For youuu there's Too Faced Shadow Insurance if yo don't have it already. I love it as a primer. For an addon...elf high def loose powder! I've been eyeing it for quite awhile and I think it would be awesome to try instead of the tinted powder that I have!

I swear to puppies I'm going to throw a psychotic fit.

Now, bare with me here. I imagined a tiny squeaky hammer, like eyeshadow brush sized picking up these shadows and squeakily applying them to each eye.

"little more brown below the brow line squeak squeak. Perfect"

Yep, they do have neutral-only options - here's their palettes page. There's the Unzipped, Pro to go, Pocket Pro, the Skinny Nude on Amazon, and also some new smaller palettes for the holidays on IG and YouTube.

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 :)

Not huge in size, but Sleek has a couple of all matte palettes that are colorful. I own V2, found here, and I like it. Some neutrals and colors. If you want brighter colors, they also have V1.

Edit: words are hard.

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!

Found it on amazon. Not sure about details of the seller.

https://www.amazon.ca/Too-Faced-Boudoir-Shadow-Collection/dp/B00AVUE1S6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536205741&sr=8-1&keywords=too+faced+boudoir+eyes&dpID=51feJoinqPL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Not sure if this is what you're looking for but you can try the lorac skinny pro. It fits in your budget and it's a neutral eyeshadow palette.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You deserve a vacation! If I won this giveaway, I would want: this and this and this in infinite rose. :) Wow, I sound like a greedy bastard.

WOW! Congrats x1000 for closing such a big deal!

This and this are currently my top 2 items(under $30) on my wishlist.

BIG MONEY! Big money, no Whammy! lolol :P

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!!!

Woah! That's huge! Congratulations! That really is "BIG MONEY!"
This is hart to pick because I'm still developing my makeup collection. I mostly just have what I've gotten from Ipsy. But I'm gonna go with the theBalm Pallete I love eye shadows and this is something I've been dying to try. I've seen a lot of people with it, so it must be really good.

Congrats on the BIG MONEY! Woo hoo!

I've been wanting this palette foreeeevvver, nude tude. It's 29.95 though, so I can pick a less expensive item instead if necessary =).

Everyone loves EOS
Babylips
Awesome lipstick

Cute tweezers
NYC eyebrow kit
Blush & contour pallete
Classic mascara
Cheap beauty blender
Gel eyeliner

& Last but not least; if you want to get her something a little more expensive that I'm sure she'd love, I'd recommend:
This or this

Thanks for the contest!

It's not drugstore but Lorac Skinny Nude is on Amazon for $15, I've been staring at it for the past hour wondering if I should buy it :P

Hello fellow makeupaddictioner!! I'm OBSESSED with makeup and hair so you're in luck, lol!

First things first: Makeup!
For a very natural, professional, and simple makeup look these are my go to essentials:

• foundation any type that suits your fancy! My personal favorite is Bare Minerals because it gives a super matte, flawless finish that looks like your skin with minimal effort. I literally just dip my brush in, dust off the excess and swipe that bitch on my face...lol
  
  
• concealer only if you need it/have time. I only do it half the time...lol
  
  
• bronzer I use this just to warm up my face after I apply foundation. Sometimes when you apply foundation it can cause your face to look very flat and one dimensional. Applying bronzer to all of the areas that would naturally get sunlight gives your face depth and dimension.
  
  
• Simple Neutral Eyeshadow No need to get fancy here just a simple neutral eyeshadow will do the trick :) I don't even use multiple colors just one color I like.
  
  
• Blush I apply just a small amount on the apples of my cheeks. My personal favorite is Elf blush in Berry Merry.
  
  
• Mascara I'm sure you know all about mascara!
  
  
• Chapstick I like to use chapstick rather than an actual color when I'm going with a no makeup makeup look.
  
  I think these essentials are perfect for the professional world. The makeup isn't overbearing and it gives you the appearance that all you had to do was wake up and wash your face... that you woke up flawless which I think is infinitely more effective/professional/approachable than piling on tons of makeup.
  
  Here are some links:
  
  
• Foundation
  
  
• Concealer
  
  
• Bronzer
  
  
• Eyeshadow
  
  
• Blush
  
  
• Mascara
  
  
• Chapstick
  
  Also, here is a tutorial! I really like her and it's very simple and something I would do everyday not just for traveling :)
  
  Now onto Hair... Are you still with me?? lol.
  
  Here are my three favorite "Professional" hairstyles:
  
  
• The Sock Bun
  
  
• The Chignon
  
  
• Ponytail
  
  I think all of these hairstyles will work great with thin hair! Especially the Chignon and the Ponytail!
  
  Here are the tutorials (All for thin hair):
  
  
• The Sock Bun
  
  
• The Chignon
  
  
• Ponytail
  
  I hope you found this really helpful! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask :) I love helping!!
  
  Bonus - Hair Accessories:
  
  
• Sock Bun Helper
  
  
• Hair Cuff
  
  
• Headband
  
  
• Another Headband
  
  
• Peacock Barrette
  
  The End! lol :)
  
  Edit: I'm bad at words.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

The little yellow square thing is a the LORAC Skinny Pallet~

I would like to get a new eyeshadow palette as my Coastal Scents one has only one color that I can use out of the nine. These colors in the Lorac pallet I can wear every day to where ever. Plus it's a brand that's pretty fancy and I've never tried them before. :3 Thanks for doing a contest!
Here's the product page!

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!

Just bought mine on amazon, here

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

I really wanted a makeup palette, but instead I got body spray with glitter! I'm not a fairy. I don't really care for body glitter, but my sister-in-law loves the stuff, so she got me body spray with body glitter in it. Told me it was candy. When I unwrapped it I have to admit I was disappointed when there was no chocolate. Chocolate was a runner up to what I really wanted! Silly Santa! Can't you read minds?!

My favorite gift was money, so I could have bought what I wanted myself, but I paid bills. If I didn't my internets would go poof and I would go poof and you all would miss me. :D

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!

I'd love to try In The Light

Thanks for hosting!

I would never be able to hold onto a gift card for that long :(

For the lady: Wonder Woman socks! You can get this one AND this one!

For me: This Nude'tude palette because we all love vintage pin up girls and superheroes :P

Thanks for the contest! :)

I haven't ordered from Sleek myself, but I know someone who ordered a "restricted" palette within the last month and received it. You could also order it off Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sleek-Makeup-i-Divine-Mattes-Palette/dp/B00AKB7N4U/

I bought Too Faced Shadow Insurance from Amazon for around $14.00. Back when I got it, it was Prime Shipping...but $3+/- isn't bad.

What makes me beautiful is lovely makeup like this.

Thanks for hosting!

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

Hey you should try this [make up] (http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Shadow-Palette-Bubbles/dp/B002S8PTMQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3F0OLRWNN54YV&coliid=I2VWLXAQ8ST84E) nevernude

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

My Item

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?

That is all.

I have a bunch of favorites. But sometimes they are hard to find on Amazon.

I love theBalm's nudetude palette, which is on sale on amazon.

Hot Mama Blush by theBalm, I love them

Another favorite blush is Dainty by MAC, which is extremely overpriced on Amazon for some reason.

My HG foundation is MAC Matchmaster in 1.0

I am a FIRM believer in the beauty blender and u/residingrebel glammed me these and essentially changed my life.

I love NYX jumbo eye pencils.

I just ordered the Lorac Pro Palette, so I will let you know how I like it when it gets here.

I have a lot of favorites, and I could go on forever. I have tried basically every popular product so I can answer a lot of your questions.

1. Hard choice, but I THINK it'd be Maybelline. They have great makeup and great bargains. Or maybe E.L.F...

2.

Face: Maybelline Fit Me concealer. That stuff is. amaze. balls.

Cheek: It's weird, but the L'Oreal Fairest Nude Lipstick, because it creates the most beautiful, natural blush.

Lip: Revlon Lip Butter in Wild Watermelon, because it's beautimous.

3. Revlon Creme Eyeshadow. I have a quad, and it's so weird. Gunky, gross, and NEVER FREAKING DRIES. Well, I mean, you know, not necessarily dry, but y'know what I mean? That stuff stays about 2 seconds on my lids before sliding off, and I don't have oily lids :(

4. A lot of stuff from E.L.F. I mean, some of their stuff really is worth that $1 you spent on it, but I've had a good experience with most of their products. The one in particular I'm thinking of is their dollar eyelash curler. Maybe I don't love on my eyelashes enough, but I think an eyelash curler is an eyelash curler, and I'd rather buy a new lip product than one of those!

5. I think CoverGirl Quads are pretty great (:

6. Physician's Formula is sorta pricey for what it is.

7. I don't have any thing 'dupeable' because all I have is drugstore:(

8. I honestly don't know, just starting out in makeup, I do a lot of research on here and MUA before buying. Most of what I've bought so far seems pretty good (:

9. Oh God, so many come to mind...I think what I'd most like to try is the Maybelline Fit Me foundation, because the concealer was so freaking amazing!!

10. I don't know... true makeup, probably either this or this. Makeup accessories probably these or these.. But the thing I seriously need that is only makeup related for me is this, because I literally sit on a bucket to do my makeup. Wow, all of that makes me sound like a spoiled brat...Just for the record, I don't expect anyone to actually get them for me, they're just high up there on my WL (: Thank you so so much for the contest!!!

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

I'm obsessed with nudes/neutrals at the moment. I want the Too Faced Boudoir Eyes Soft and Sexy Eye Shadow Collection to spice it up a bit. But I would love a palette with similar shades in matte and shimmer. I don't think I've ever tried a matte shadow before. It would also be super awesome if they all looked like Etude House's Sweet Recipe Chocolate Eyes. So cute.

You inspire me with your awesome dance moves. :3

But seriously, I have worked with kids and will do so again this fall (yaaay job!), and nothing made me happier than when their faces lit up after creating something wonderful and sharing it. It always made me happy, and is why I decided this career path.

LIGHT YOUR PASSION. LET IT EXPLODE. <3 My item.

This is my everyday palette, I usually use the white, grays and blacks to do a smokey eye, and here is me wearing it :)

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

kitten mittens and awesome contest thanks for having one!

hmm to pamper myself I'd probably get [this make up] (http://www.amazon.com/Too-Faced-Boudoir-Shadow-Collection/dp/B00AVUE1S6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1NZNZHH7IQ2TU&coliid=IYCPITXDFPCQ1) its pretty but pricey and I am trying to stick to budget. I do luckily have a decent collection so its ok :P your stuff is really pretty!

Contest 1

the look

how to

The Items:

glitter turquise for hummingbird color, couldn't find exact one or this on is cheaper

sleek dark mattes I want this now anyway, I only ever make smokey looks or natural looks on myself, so this is perfect

plum I added this to my wish list too, I love purple eyeshadows

I figure you already have black eyeshadow and glitter, I didn't like her complete look at the bottom as much, but I think that if she would've used a softer lip color and a different hair style it would look fantastic

you should definitely GET TO SLEEP!

I need http://www.amazon.com/l-f-Piece-Eyeshadow-Palette-Ounce/dp/B004GNMP0U/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=TZPHHFZBELNQ&coliid=I33GES3D8XRQBF because I left my eye shadows in the car and it all melted.. which is a terrible thing to "need" but.. it is what it is!

I would link it correctly, but apparently my phone doesn't want me to!

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!

Do you like a smoky eye? I ordered the Sleek Ultra Matte V2 palette for 8.99 +2.50 ship and it's really awesome. Pigmented shades perfect for smoky eyes. Will Brb with swatch and purchase links

Edit:

/u/hannypoppie's review/swatches: http://hantasticbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/09/review-look-sleek-ultra-mattes-darks.html?m=1

Seller I purchased from: http://www.amazon.com/gp/other/aw/d/B00AKB7N4U?cache=f7ddca041cd6be40894c229ec1f22055#ref=mp_s_a_1_1&qid=1392001787&sr=8-1&precache=1

Edit 2: Oh duh nevermind I see you where you requested neutral palettes! Oops! :p

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0051OKXEI/ref=aw_ls_1_5?colid=1SWH64D3YHZFE&coliid=I268WNGZ5ESBZ8 is on list. Thanks!

Yep I am sure.

I also added the Lorac Pro Red Carpet kit which bought my total inc shipping up to about $65. Looks like great value!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YVDM2Y/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/176-3008613-9140146?keywords=in%20the%20light%20stila&qid=1418911148&ref_=sr_1_1&s=hpc&sr=1-1

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

Omg I ABSOLUTELY loove makeup! I love experimenting with it, I love all the pretty colors and pretty products I can buy <3 and it makes me feel pretty :) haha

2: my Hammies <3 they're so cute

3: Netflix cuz I love watching movies lol

4: I like cooking, it's kinda like makeup but with food :p

5: I like the stars and moon (:

I wouldn't mind having this (:
Too Faced Cosmetics, Shadow Insurance, 0.35 Ounce

I don't care about winning, I just like to get involved in contests, they're fun!

Moon knight

Thanks for the contest, you're awesome! <3

I just ordered a lorac skinny palette from Amazon for £15 including delivery. It's a lovely neutral palette and the quality is amazing imo it beats any sleek or MUA hands down.

Here's the link in case you are interested http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KYJDWDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1415815491&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

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