So your best best is to get stuff from Amazon Prime. Since you don’t typically wear makeup, I think a simple look will work best for you. I’d stay away from foundation since if you’re not used to wearing it, it can feel heavy and itchy. Concealer would be good to try though, a little bit under your eyes and on any blemishes will even out your complexion without it being too much—try this: L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer, Light Ivory, 0.28 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VKIJPNE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CPxXAbWJPHCHC

For eyeshadow, I like to blend a matte brown in my crease and then put a shimmery skin-tone color on my lid to make my eyes pop. I’ve heard good things about this one: wet n wild Color Icon Eyeshadow 10 Pan Palette, Rose in the Air, 0.3 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077V5CTXN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rWxXAb163N4AT

I use this mascara and it works well: L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara, Blackest Black, 0.28 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XF2TR11/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_63xXAb0DTNT87

I like to use a glowy blush to make my skin look healthy, something like this: Milani Baked Blush, Luminoso, 0.12 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00518N2JC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f9xXAbC4MPGHM

And lastly, I like a tinted lip balm to tie everything together. These look really pretty and taste good too! Revlon Kiss Lip Balm, Juicy Peach https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KI40DHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4byXAbANQY65A

These can all also be bought at drug stores, so if Amazon isn’t an option, I’d see if you can get a grocery service to pick them up for you, like Instacart maybe. Good luck!

Item: Etude House Cookie Blusher in Grapefruit Jelly

Price/Where to Buy: Around $5-10 on Amazon, Ebay

Purchase Date/How Often Used: Summer of 2013 / Used 4-5 times a week.

Love/Hate: Love everything about it, it has great pigmentation and pay off. Hated the blush puff, I guess.

Bonus swatch on mah face!

Here are a couple great wallet friendly drugstore items that she might like and I've included links so you can see what they look like - I didn't go into things like concealer or foundation because she needs to pick out the right color herself but if she wants recommendations for those just let me know :)

• Real Techniques Sponge
  
  
• CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus eyeliner in black
  
  
• Wet n Wild Comfort Zone eyeshadow palette
  
  
• Milani Luminoso Blush
  
  
• Real Techniques Face Brush Set
  
  
• Real Techniques Eye Brush Set
  
  
• Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in the shade Rome
  
  
• NYX Butter Gloss in the shade Angle Food Cake
  
  
• Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer
  
  
• L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara
  
  
• Essence Make Me Brow tinted brow gel
  
  
• Maybelline Matte lipstick in the shade Touch Of Spice

Most contouring products are also too orange for me - I completely understand! A lot of us pale folks love using NYX Taupe blush for contouring, it does great at creating a natural-looking shadow.

As far as videos go, Lisa Eldridge is my fav. Check this one out for starters.

Edit: I just realized you said you don't own any blush either. Should probably clarify - the NYX Taupe is for contouring below the blush. You'll need something pinky-peachy for the cheeks themselves. I love Milani baked blush in Luminoso, but you may need to experiment to find something that works well with your skintone.

Yeah, I dropped $126 and waited anxiously for 10 days just to hear that. So fucking frustrating. If anyone's curious what I bought specifically:

• NYX Cosmetics Studio Finishing Powder
  
  
• Nyx Highlight & Contour Powder
  
  
  
• BLINK BEAUTY Professional 8 Layer, Blush, Lipgloss, Eyeshadow Makeup Cosmetic Kit
  
  
• SHANY Slick & Shine Lipstick Set of 12 Famouse
  
  
• CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer
  
  
• COVERGIRL and Olay Tonerehab 2-In-1 Foundation, Golden Tan
  
  
• e.l.f. Baked Blush, Peachy Cheeky
  
  
• EcoTools BAMBOO 6-pc Makeup Brush Set 1206
  
  
• EcoTools Make-Up Kabuki Brush Set

Milani Tea Rose Powder Blush I like it so much I bought one for a friend.

Sure thing! Step-by-step, comin' at you.

1. Make sure area is clean and dry. Put face moisturizer on it and let it soak in.
   
2. Put primer on, not just on the marks but all over the area. This is actually an important step because sweat and clothing are going to be working against you all day so having primer on there will help the makeup adhere to your skin mo' betta. And it'll just look smoother.
   
3. Put a color-correcting concealer on. I used green, but yellow would probably also work (green cancels out red tones, yellow cancels out purple). Put the color correcting concealer ONLY on the marks, not the surrounding skin (aside from a little bit of blending so the edges aren't too sharp). I used this flat foundation brush, but fingers might work as well.
   
4. Put on your normal, skin-tone concealer. Apply this directly on top of the color correcting one, and also into the surrounding areas to blend it. I used this brush to stipple it on. She can look up youtube videos of how to stipple, but it's basically just bouncing the product onto your skin.
   
5. Brush on a thin layer of translucent powder. This helps set the first layer of concealer so that you can pile on more layers without them muddying or blending together, since you want to create a layer effect and not a puddle of concealer. I used this powder and this brush to do so. Any translucent powder and large brush will do the trick!
   
6. Repeat step #4!
   
7. Then repeat step #5!
   
8. Use your normal foundation and stipple brush for a final layer that should be pretty seamless with the rest of your skin.
   
9. I chose to do a final layer of translucent powder, but that's because I live in Southern California and it's hot and I need to be prepared for the gym. I'm sweating a lot of the time. She could probably go without.
   
   Good luck!

Are you referring to this? I saw it on one of tati's wtf videos.

http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Powder-Blush-Taupe/dp/B002QIAETG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376887756&sr=8-1&keywords=nyx+taupe+blush

It's a bit more expensive there, but for any other website you'd probably have to pay shipping anyway. I bought mine on Amazon a few months ago and I had no issues with the product or with buying it from there.

Amazon reviews all say it's made of plastic.

If you have some time to go through it, I think this article is a really good rundown for anyone confused by/scared of blush! I find the pictures in it super helpful. For fair skin tones, I would recommend being wary of some traditionally "nude" blushes that have brown/beige tones (like burberry earthy). They can seem less scary than bright colors, but I find that if you don't have a lot of brown tones in your skin, adding brown-toned blush just registers as muddy. I prefer to opt for brightish or pastel colours (they look more like a "realistic flush" on my skin tone) and just use a light hand and a big, loose, fluffy brush like this. My favorite powder blush is Nars Deep Throat, but I also really like Milani tea rose.

If you're comfortable trying cream/liquid products, and have a mid-range budget, Glossier Cloud Paints are really nice and very forgiving (I have puff and beam and I love them). I just apply these with my fingers.

If you're nervous about lipstick, try a tinted balm like this one from burt's bees. Also remember that if you're used to your face looking a certain way, any departure from that is going to feel kind of shocking so maybe give yourself some time to adjust during the process of deciding what you like. Good luck :)

edit: wait, just in case it's unclear, I wanna say that I don't endorse the linked article's hard-and-fast "there is one way to do blush" approach. I don't think that's true! I like blush applied high on the face (igari style) or across the nose, for example. "Flattering" is whatever makes you feel good. I just think it's great to learn the 'rules' so you can break them on purpose, if you want.

They're still available on amazon! https://smile.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Powder-Blush-Pinched/dp/B004LXOLFM/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493098912&sr=1-1&keywords=nyx%2Bblush&th=1

My advice: go ham at home, assuming you live in a safe space and slooooowly ease into it outside. One piece of clothing at a time. A tiny bit more makeup than last time. You get the picture. It's very easy to get a look you're not intending to have by "overshooting" to the fem side immediately.

As for makeup, try starting with a BB cream and some super subtle blush.

I love how Milani Luminoso works for me. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00518N2JC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_e9YNDb17BYT43

Yes! I got so excited when I saw this! You look great. The lip color and the brows are perfect. My only CC is to take this look one step further and use a highlighter on your cheekbones (or a more highlighting blush) and nose to capitalize on your beautiful skin and bone structure.

I use this real techniques brush. I recommend cleaning it often so it properly buffs the foundation. I really like this one verses their actual "foundation brush"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004TSFE6Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_14_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469594530&sr=8-14&keywords=real+techniques+brushes

This is what I use. Inexpensive and good quality.

http://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-RLT-1408-Stippling-Brush/dp/B004TSFE6Y

I have not seen it in my store, ever, nor a spot for it on the shelf. But I do know it's easily obtainable from amazon if you really really can't ever find it at ulta!
edit: wrong link!

Perhaps you're thinking of NYX's taupe blush? http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Powder-Blush-Taupe/dp/B002QIAETG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398472906&sr=8-1&keywords=nyx+blush+taupe

One thing that might help is getting a different hairstyle. Your dye job has grown out and the blonde tips look kind of like the style that was really popular among the "drama geek" boys when I was in high school. Even just trimming off the dyed ends would do a lot to help you.

Also, try using a light colored eyeliner to brighten up your eyes- [Holika Holika Pink Topaz] (http://www.amazon.com/Holika-Jewel-Light-Waterproof-Liner-08Pink/dp/B0087XTD3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413754792&sr=8-1&keywords=holika+holika+eyeliner) is a good one, I use it myself.

Others have suggested contouring, which is good advice- I suck at it though, so I can't give you any help there, but if you need advice on blush then go right ahead and ask me! I have tons of it. My personal favorite is the Anna Sui Rose Cheek Color but if you're in the US they're ridiculously expensive- but they do give you such a nice, healthy glow. Nars Orgasm blush is good as well, but again, kind of expensive. (Although the Sleek Rose Gold) works well for a fraction of the price).

If it makes you feel any better though, your features don't really scream "dude" to me, and from what I understand going on hormones actually changes your facial structure. If you got a haircut I really think it would help you.

Good luck to you!

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'm super pale, so my favorite contouring products are the Hourglass Ambient Light Palette and Taupe blush by NYX.

The brushes I use are Sigma F84 Contour Kabuki for the contour, [Sigma F82 Round Kabuki brush] (http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-F82-Round-Kabuki-TM/dp/B0045W22SW/ref=sr_1_15?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1412465163&sr=1-15&keywords=sigma+brush), and a crappy liquid foundation brush like this one only WAY crappier for the lighlighting.I'm definitely looking to replace that old crappy brush...lol.

Here are a couple of video tutorials that I found to be really helpful:

How to Highlight & Contour

Flawless Skin Tutorial by Wayne Goss

Laduree face color rose (Japanese blush) - the packaging feel so fancy and the blushes look like rose petals <3.

The price tag? outside 100 dollars T.T. Amazon Link

It's on the NYX site! It's listed as part of their line of powder blushes, maybe that's why you didn't see it before. Here's a link. It's also here on Cherry Culture, and Amazon has it through third-party sellers here.

I have one from Coastal Scents and one from Real Techniques and like them both, but I'd recommend this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004TSFE6Y/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1377052770&sr=8-1&keywords=real+techniques+stippling&condition=new (or just get the whole set, they're all great http://www.amazon.com/Professinal-Pieces-Cosmetic-Face-Brushes/dp/B00E8HQ6CC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1377052772&sr=8-7&keywords=real+techniques+stippling)

I actually use those face brushes more than I use my more expensive ones.

If you're pale and cool toned, NYX blush in taupe is great (except that it builds up a coating quite quickly so I keep having to scrape off the top layer!). Unfortunately it doesn't look like it's one of the products Boots are stocking, but you can get it on Amazon.

I have heard good things about Sleek's contour kits too, but the only ones I've seen in store to swatch looked a bit too warm for me.

I'm not sure what you mean by missed out on NYX taupe blush. It's still available on Amazon for a relatively good price: here

I also called NYX last week to see when it would be back in stock and they said late November. :)

I'm going to go with "Don’t call me a mindless philosopher, you overweight glob of grease."

EWOK!!

I think I'd really like try out this blush so I can add pops of color EVERYWHERE ON MY FACE. :P

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!

Hi! How are youuu? Do anything fun today?

I believe your favorite animal is... Parakeets. Who doesn't love the lil buggers!

Yours: Elf is awesome! No one can ever have enough!

Mine: Because phone stands are sweet.

That's so annoying. Here's a non add-on listing for it on Amazon, at least?

Hey lady How are you? My last week was pretty hectic we had family here for my SO brother's wake. While I do love spending time with family I was happy when they went back home so things could go some what back to normal. I think your favorite animal is a Panda and I say this because I remember getting you some Panda earmuffs.I am goona say this for youand this for me. Have a nice day.

IF I FITS I SITS

Add-on!

Thanks for the contest!

I have a rubber bracelet that says "Boobies make me smile" haha. Add-on!

She's talking about this:

http://www.amazon.com/Merveilleuses-Laduree-Face-Color-Rose/dp/B00NEFDY0G

Insane price but it looks beautiful!

My addiction hobby is makeup!

This stippling brush would aid me in my face painting!

OR this

Face Mask it kinda looks like poop. But would help me in my quest for nice facial skin!

i've heard this one compares?

http://www.amazon.com/Coastal-Scents-Contour-Blush-Palette/dp/B002QFGKUQ/

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'm just starting to get in to it myself.
I follow this basic visual guide for the dark colors but I modify the highlighter because I don't like to look that made-up on a daily basis. For highlighter I apply it down the center of my nose, in between my eyebrows, and on the top of my cheek bones only.
A lot of poeple like NYX taupe for the dark color but I grabbed NYX Terra cotta because taupe isn't sold in stores.
I haven't found a highlighter I love yet so I can't recommend one for that.

If you're just starting out the biggest advice I can give you is go with ELF products. They're cheap, good products that won't break the bank if you decide all this make up stuff isn't for you.

When doing my face (i'll leave lips and eyeshadow out) here are the steps I take:
***

1. Primer! Squeeze out a drop on your finger tip, then put a tiny bit on your forehead, chin, and each cheek and massage in. This will help your make up stay on, give it a nice even playing field and just makes it look so much better.
   
   
2. Blemish Control. Now, you can use this pen if you want, a lot comes out at a time and can be a pain to cover up, I prefer this but you'll run out of the green first, but it's nice to have all the other colors for contouring. Put a bit of the green on any redness on your face, a little goes a long way! If you go with the contouring pallet, you can use the yellow to counteract any purple on your face (under your eyes) and you can use the purple to counteract any yellow on your face.
   
   
3. Foundation! if you have a foundation you love, stick with it. I personally use Covergirl. And liquid or powder, it's totally up to you, I just work with liquid better. Now, how I do this is I put about a finger tip full on my forehead, chin, and each cheek. I use my hands to rub it in, UNLESS I have a lot of green on my face for blemishes, then I'll use a brush to rub it in. Go down your neck line a little, but not too much.
   
   
4. Bronzer!. This will give you some dimension and added color to your face. I won't go over contouring, but if you're just doing every day make up, this great. I take a brush like this combine the four colors in the palette and go over my cheeks (below my cheek bones), run a little over my forehead and down my T-zone, and then I use the rest to go behind my ears and down my neck a little to create a blend.
   
   
5. Blush! Now it's blush time! Get a bit on your brush, smile big and just do the apples of your cheeks while brushing a little towards your ears.
   
   And you're done!
   
   ***
   
   I would suggest looking at ELF's actualy website, as some of the prices on Amazon were really high, plus they always have great coupons!

stippling brush!

the second set is more expensive because it has far more brushes, and believe me, like artists brushes, makeup brushes can set you back a pretty penny, if you want to go all out.

I have a set of Real Techniques and I do like them a lot, so I'd go with them, especially if she's mentioned them, If you want to get a little crazy get here these two things to go along with the brushes, they're for cleaning purposes:

[Brush Cleaner] (http://www.amazon.com/Coastal-Scents-Makeup-Shampoo-Cleanser/dp/B00ED6FV5G/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1417813820&sr=8-16&keywords=makeup+brush+cleaner)

[brush guards - used to keep brushes in shape and for drying, after cleaning] (http://www.amazon.com/Easygoby-Makeup-Cosmetic-Netting-Protector/dp/B00BSPVDE8/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1417813923&sr=8-14&keywords=makeup+brush+cleaner)

ALSO, here are more items to add to the Real Techniques set

[stippling brush] (http://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-RLT-1408-Stippling-Brush/dp/B004TSFE6Y/ref=pd_sim_bt_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0Y62RVEG9G08C9179CYC)

[this page has options for different combos of the brushes] (http://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-Collection-Starter-Essentials/dp/B00OP2OU00/ref=pd_sbs_bt_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0BSTZ51PMTQS05C1RN9X)

Don't get overwhelmed, lol

My input:
I think a undereye concealer/highlighter combo could really open up and brighten you eyes. I use an ELF one that works well and is super inexpensive.

Use highlighter on your brow bones and inner corners of eyes and undereye concealer under eye before applying mascara. To blend concealer, stipple the edges but don't over blend because you want a lot of the pigment from the concealer to remain on top of your undereye circle.

The other thing I would suggest is not a traditional makeup item, but it's cheap. Get sleep,lots and lots of sleep, and drink tons of water. It will help give you a bridal glow.


Edit: also beg your mom or someone else close for an early wedding gift. Have them treat you to a facial and brow mapping. You'll look so polished for your big day!

To help with the glow, I looked up an orgasm dupe and I found this never tried it but it looks gorgeous!

For me this community has been a never ending inspiration! From pushing my boundaries and skills. To making me feel cared for and comfortable in my own skin!


Best advice: don't wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect!

Congrats on your upcoming nuptials KP! Good luck with your no buy!

Oh what a lovely contest idea.

So I'm like the aftermath of a tornado. I like paper. I read books not kindles and this stems over into my work. As a grad student I read a lot a lot a lot of journal articles. And I print them out (double sided!!) and well...it means that when I really get going there's papers in my hands, papers all over the desk in ways that look organized to me but aren't. There's papers behind me, papers in a circle on the floor, papers on top of books, papers tucked into pages of books, papers with marking and papers in an unread pile. Just so much stuff!! Thankfully library desks are large and my rooms desk is even bigger. To give you an idea, these are what was on my desk while writing an essay over break and this is what I'm currently working with for a paper. It gets messy.

Item!

Thank you for holding a contest!!

Yes Sleek has a rose gold! It is gorgeous! <3

cheeky blush (on my I feel pretty WL)

Thanks for the chance!

If I've done a really heavy makeup, I'll use olive oil for OCM. I should do it more often, my skin is squeaky clean when I do it. Followed by my heavy moisturizer by Meredith Baxter.

On just a regular day:

I either wash with water or with Olay ProX Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser. It depends on how greasy my skin is feeling? A couple of days a week, I use the Olay ProX Thermal Crystal Polisher, instead of the cleanser. I follow any of these with Aveeno daily moisturizer, every day.

At the end of the day, if I've worn makeup, I use Rimmel's eye makeup remover and Neutrogena's daily cleanser. I moisturize each night with Meredith Baxter, it's quite heavy. And, I use either Olay eye cream or Coconut Oil around my eyes.

Thanks for hosting! Sorry it's all shipping, but dang...it's so cute! $7.41, total!

Ilovethedaisypup

Broken doll!! I'm planning to do it. All you need for the costume is makeup and a nice dress! :)

Here's what I did for some reference, http://imgur.com/a/Rmxlw

My item!

Yay skincare! I've really transformed my skin from awful and dry to soft and glowy! Here is how-

Morning and night

1. Wash with CeraVe hydrating cleanser
   
2. Spritz with Urban Decay b6 vitamin spray
   
3. Wait for that to dry and then apply a few drops of my Moisturizing Seaberry Face Oil by Fresh
   
4. And at night after all of that I dab on some Miracle Worker eye cream serum stuff by Philosphy
   
   ilovethedaisypup woo! thanks for hosting, i also love to see everyones skincare regimes! :)
   
   Edit: oops i forgot to link an item
   

I'd love to suggest the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown :O That's one of the few books I read during high school (I know.. Boo me..)

Another book, if you're into witty and very.. distinct style, is John Dies at the end by David Wong. First few pages had me going "... What am I reading? Why is there an axe? WHO CARES ABOUT THE AXE?"
Be warned it swear a bit, if that's not really your cup of tea.

Here's a website with some quotes on the book: http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/225033.David_Wong

Ta-daaaaa item, Neil :3

Welcome! Purple is a great color for green eyes! You could try out some blush too. NYX has some great colors and the you can't complain about the price tag. I would recommend starting with a color similar to your own flushed cheeks. Depending on your skin tone, NYX Pinched seems to be an almost universal color. And don't forget your lips! A tinted lip balm can really tie everything together and make you look so polished, even if it is a just a mascara and lip balm day.

Have you ever tried using a blush to contour? It sounds weird but I've done it before and it can actually work pretty well. Obviously don't use a bright ruby red, but like a taupe color or something? Something like this?

Good eats! item

• string cheese
  
• dried fruit
  
• Activia yogurt

Hey there girl! I don't see any makeup answers yet in the comments, so I'll tackle that question.

Makeup Starter Kit

• Peter Thomas Roth CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Complexion Corrector
  
  
• Bodyography Veil Foundation Primer in Clear
  
  
• Milani Baked Blush, Luminoso
  
  
• LA Girl HD Conceal High Definition Pro Concealer 13 Color Choices
  
  
• stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
  
  
• Best Pro Eyeshadow Palette Makeup - Matte + Shimmer 16 Colors
  
  
• L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara
  
  
• Dizao Organics: Mix of Six Organic Lip Colour Balms
  
  
• BS-MALL Premium Synthetic Bamboo Makeup Brushes Sets Plus 1 Piece Makeup Sponges
  
  You're going to want to make sure you get tones to go with your skin, but this should provide you with a pretty solid foundation (heh). You don't need to get all of it at once, as well. The complexion corrector is pretty optional, and the rest...well, it just depends on the look you want.
  
  As for your other questions:
  
  

1. My coming out process ended up moving much more rapidly than I expected and I was out to most all of my friends and some of my family within a couple of months of accepting that I was trans. Once I stopped being ashamed of it, it all just started to flow. The only serious coming out conversation I have left is with my dad, which I'm intentionally delaying because he's going through a lot right now and it will almost certainly result in our estrangement.
   
   
2. My therapist and my friends, absolutely without a doubt. Supportive friends make a huge difference. They let you see what life can be like, which gives you the hope you need to keep going.
   
   
3. I'm not sure what island you're on, but I did some searching and found the Rainbow Family 808, who in turn had the Lavender Clinic listed as a resource. They're based out of Honolulu, but if that doesn't work for you, I'd call the Rainbow Family directly and explain that you're trying to look for a gender therapist and wanted to know if they had any recommendations near where you live.
   
   Good luck! Feel free to comment or PM me if you have any questions.

So I don't do much honestly :/ if I wore make up that day ,2kids under 2, its a luxury & rare that I wear it :'(, I'll use coconut oil as a makeup remover & about a couple times a week use philosophy exfoliator in the shower. Should I be doing more? I have kinda oily sometimes dry skin but really red. I have no idea about skin care! Help! ...I should probably just make a thread...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004LXOLFM/ref=aw_ls_1_9?colid=2HL8KUTMJQLS3&coliid=I3HQYY7X1P3QIW&vs=1

Ilovethedaisypup

I have heard that this brand of Blush is really great and comparable to the Nars blushes. And the Rose Gold is supposed to be a dupe to Nars Orgasm which is absolutely beautiful!

This NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Taupe: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QIAETG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_JoxDybWX16XGH

Thanks for hosting!!

Here is my pup Lilly! She's a rat terrior mix. She's almost 3 years old and a huge cuddle bug.

Lilly is OBSESSED with my (mean) cat, who's name is Kitty. Kitty just kinda comes and goes as he pleases. He's old and grumpy!

BONUS picture of my sister's new puppy (I'm obsessed with him) [Teddy!!](http://i.imgur.com/zWlXLub.jpg} He's a maltipoo and sooo cute and fluffy.

Some funny pictures: my family was trying to get a "family photo" with Lilly, Teddy, and my brother's dog (Tucker) and this is what happened.....chaos.


Edit- from my wishlist I would take this Sigma brush and this milani blush.

So I don't actually have the Lorac Pro Palette yet, but it's gonna happen...lol. And my fall shade is gonna be Garnet for sure! I mean come on, look at it, it's stunning!


If I get picked I'd like the Sigma Small Contour Brush. I also have my eye on TheBalm Down Boy blush...but surprises are fun too!

I'm gonna tag /u/StormyHiccups, just because :)


Thank you for hosting and happy birthday!!

I would go the rest of my life:

• Not having to bleach my hair ever again, or messing with it at all, to be honest. I've always HATED styling my hair. It's very very thick and I just don't have the patience for it. I would and have cut it short before but it doesn't look right on my because I have a fattttt faceeeeeeee. So, if I could just wake up to perfectly white and styled hair every morning. That'd be the bee's knees!
  
  NYX blush in Pinched! Because it's a lovely colour and known to be a dupe for my holy grail blush NARS' Orgasm
  
  I've been wanting this blush forever! As of right now it's under $5 but for some reason that changes minute to minute. BUH.
  

for my birthday, I would want sleek blush in rose gold

and a wet n wild brow kit and also a NYX butter lippie in sweet tart plus this viva glam Niki Minaj dupe and a blackhead tool total $25.91 ... what, it's my party! I can dream, right?!?

For my birthday, I'd love to receive a contour and blush palette.

But as much as I'd like to say "it's my party!", its really yours. I hope you have an amazing day tomorrow!

NO RULES?!

here's a thingy

Thank you for hosting! I've been eyeing this brush for a while.

I love this dish!

Seriously, you can NOT go wrong with Mac and cheese!!! I live off of this stuff! I throw cut up hot dogs in there or spinach or even chicken. I am 5 years old, I know, but I love Mac and Cheese!!!!!

If I win, I really really want NYX Blush in Taupe! :) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QIAETG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=VHYZF1S8VSD&coliid=I1PEPN9KVSUJ19

It's on Amazon right here hon: http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Powder-Blush-Taupe/dp/B002QIAETG/ref=sr_1_1

The greyest one here is NYX Taupe, with NYC Sunny on the left. Sunny looks very warm/orange here esp compared to Taupe.

I don't know what Amazon's international shipping policies are like, but here's a link for NYX Taupe for $7.50 with free shipping!

1. I think this blush from the balm is so cute!!
   
   
2. I don't know what kind of music you like, but this song by the shins always cheers me up!

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

M i l k s h a k e
http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Powder-Blush-0-14-Ounce/dp/B002QI2UKC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=W2A3E4X1AXEA&coliid=I9EHOZ2XIYR8T
Thank you :3

Ima cheapskate and I've been lusting after this! I've seen such great reviews for it and the colors look amazingggg. Who doesn't need a palette that tells you exactly how to apply it?! Also a new stippling brush because they're amazing.

Thanks for doing this!

Ima cheapskate too yo! I've been eyeing this wonderful cheek stain from The Balm. People in reviews have said it works well on sensitive skin and also that a little goes a long way so it'll last for awhile! It squeaks in right under $15 too :)

I've been struggling to find a mascara that doesn't suck, and I think this might be a good candidate Maybelline Full n Soft and it's an add on!

I want this because I can't for the life of me find it anywhere.

As for what to bake, google "brown sugar cookies cooks illustrated" and thank me later.

I saw the one by Coastal Scents
on Amazon but I'm hesitant to try it because in one of the reviews, this girl said it made her face breakout. Has anyone else tried it out?

Try a dual fiber stippling brush like this. It totally helps you to build up color instead of being overwhelmed by pigment.

Does anyone else used NYX blush in taupe for contour? It's cheap, very light yet buildable, and it takes forever to run out. Mine is only like, half gone and I don't even remember the last time I bought it.

https://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Powder-Blush-Taupe/dp/B002QIAETG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493606757&sr=8-1&keywords=nyx+blush+taupe

I'm also assuming that you are still learning makeup basics, so here's a list of a few things that I think would make a solid set which you can find on amazon or, most likely, at your local drugstore and won't break the bank:

• Primer: Revlon Photoready Primer, ~$8-9
  
  
• Foundation: L'Oreal True Match, ~$7-9
  
  
• Concealer: Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer, ~$5-7
  
  
• Eyeliner: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner, ~$5-7
  
  
• Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara, ~$5-7
  
  
• Eyeshadow Palette: Maybelline New York Eyeshadow Palette The Nudes, ~$8-13
  
  
• Lipstick: For a set: 8pc Nabi Cosmetics Professional Selected Lipstick set of 8 Amazing Colors, ~$8
  
  
• Blush: Milani Baked Blush, ~$7-9
  
  
• Powder: Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte Plus Poreless Powder, ~$5-6
  
  
• Brushes: Real Techniques' Flawless Base Set, Enhanced Eye Set, and Sculpting Set would be a good start for brushes, but each run ~$15-20. I generally use Real Techniques' Powder Brush which is ~$8 , a generic complexion sponge ~$2-10, a stippling brush ~$8, a blush brush ~$8, a shading brush and a shadow brush which are also around $5-8 each. And my fingers when I get lazy or have to go quick :)
  
  In total, all this will run you about $100. Not cheap and I'm sure others have better suggestions but I hope this helps a bit.
  

comment content: I'm also assuming that you are still learning makeup basics, so here's a list of a few things that I think would make a solid set which you can find on amazon or, most likely, at your local drugstore and won't break the bank:

• Primer: Revlon Photoready Primer, ~$8-9
  
  
• Foundation: L'Oreal True Match, ~$7-9
  
  
• Concealer: Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer, ~$5-7
  
  
• Eyeliner: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner, ~$5-7
  
  
• Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara, ~$5-7
  
  
• Eyeshadow Palette: Maybelline New York Eyeshadow Palette The Nudes, ~$8-13
  
  
• Lipstick: For a set: 8pc Nabi Cosmetics Professional Selected Lipstick set of 8 Amazing Colors, ~$8
  
  
• Blush: Milani Baked Blush, ~$7-9
  
  
• Powder: Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte Plus Poreless Powder, ~$5-6
  
  
• Brushes: [Real Techniques' Flawless Base Set, Enhanced Eye Set, and Sculpting Set would be a good start for brushes, but each run ~$15-20. I generally use Real Techniques' Powder Brush which is ~$8 (https://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-RLT-1401-Powder-Brush/dp/B004TSF8R4/ref=pd_sim_194_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004TSF8R4&pd_rd_r=R8J2MQA77J5SGGM0QGNH&pd_rd_w=YLb8q&pd_rd_wg=gTLo6&psc=1&refRID=R8J2MQA77J5SGGM0QGNH), a generic complexion sponge ~$2-10, a stippling brush ~8, a blush brush ~8, a shading brush and a shadow brush which are also around $5-8 each.]
  
  In total, all this will run you about $100. Not cheap and I'm sure others have better suggestions but I hope this helps a bit.
  
  
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  submission title: What will a full 'set' of makeup cost me?
  
  redditor: eloiselangdon
  
  comment permalink: https://www.reddit.com/r/MtF/comments/63tcsn/what_will_a_full_set_of_makeup_cost_me/dfxmqih

so fun! unfortunately I don't have a ton of super bright eyeshadows (and I did this at night), so I was pretty limited. but I did my best! here's my look. =)

I haven't seen anybody else do this, but here are the items I'd like if I win! nyx blush in taupe or skin79 snail bb cream. thank you so much, I loved doing my eyebrows!

Thanks so much for hosting!! Awesome job on that BIG MONEY deal!!

If I were to win I would LOVE the following items:

NYX Haute Model Palette

Sleek Blush By 3 Palette in Pink Lemonade

e.l.f. Blush in Gotta Glow

A’pieu Air Fit Cushion Blusher Doraemon Edition #Pk01

https://www.amazon.com/Apieu-Cushion-Blusher-Doraemon-Pk01/dp/B017X4FCW6

Congratulations to HeadOfGoliath on winning this round!

The correct answer was:

A’pieu Air Fit Cushion Blusher Doraemon Edition #Pk01
https://www.amazon.com/Apieu-Cushion-Blusher-Doraemon-Pk01/dp/B017X4FCW6

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So first I make sure my face is moisturized with whatever I'm using at the time (I haven't really found any particular kind I prefer) then I apply this foundation and I start with the five dot method, and blend out with a make up sponge. Then if I have any blemishes I use a tiny bit of this concealer on them. After I have an even base I move on to doing my blush, which I apply on the apples of my cheeks, and then I'll take the sponge I used for my foundation to lightly blend the outter edges of that. Next I fill in my brows as lightly as possible with this gel, and I take a thin brush with a tiny dab of foundation to go around the edges of my brows and get the shape I want. Then I start my eye shadow with the darkest color I want to use in the crease of my eyelids and on the outer corner of my eyes (holding a piece of tissue paper under my eye when I do this has really helped me keep this step more neat), and on the rest of my lid (except for the inner corner) I do a mid to light tone, then I finish by adding a really light color to the inner corner and blend into the rest (I mostly use my fingers for all this because it's just what I'm used to). I don't use eyeliner right now, so I just take a liner brush and line my top water line with a shade of dark brown eye shadow (this is probably why I'm having transfer issues on the bottom, so I'll probably end up getting an eyeliner that doesn't do that). After all that I use this mascara , starting with the base coat, then gel, then fiber just on the tips, and then one more gel coat. Lastly I use this lipstick in rose, and I take the same brush I used on the edge of my eyebrows to do the same thing around the edges of my lips to keep my lipstick from bleeding. Finally once I'm satisfied with everything I do a light spritz of this finishing spray.

Phew lol! I've never actually paid attention to my process, so sorry it took me so long to write everything out!

Apparently Taupe will no longer be stocked.

The good news is that it's still available here! I'm not sure if it's completely discontinued, or just no longer stocked in Aussie stores anymore.

Thank you! Heart Drugstore Makeup

1. Overall? Oh... tough! Maybe Maybelline? NYX and Mineral Essence are close seconds
   
2. Revlon Colorstay Foundation in 150 buff, Mineral Essence "Innocence", and Maybelline moisture extreme in "Peach Colada"
   
3. Elf eyeliners
   
4. 4 Revlon/Maybelline lipsticks for a $1 each on clearance at Target
   
5. Mineral Essence eyeshadows/blushes are amazingly pigmented
   
6. Covergirl Natureluxe lip balm in Marble- a very overpriced pigmentless lipbalm
   
7. I don't really attempt dupes since I don't have too many high end makeup. I'm sorry! :(
   
8. Elf eyeshadows and brushes. They last maybe an hour on, even with great primer. The brushes are scratchy, very cheaply made, and not good at applying anything. :(
   
9. Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick, Royal Red #190
   
10. Real Techniques Stippling Brush
    
    Edit1: Sorry, wasn't sure if Real Techniques was drugstore or not. If it isn't, then I'd be very happy with the Maybelline Moisture Lipstick in Royal Red

I'm not sure if I'm doing anything for Halloween but if I am, I'm dressing up as Velma from Scooby Doo and my BF is dressing up as Shaggy. This is because we already own the necessary clothes. These costumes are not spooky scary :P
Here's my item! Clicky.

Everyone I have talked to is having a rough day today! I'm not having an elaborate costume but for work (HALLOWEEN ON A THURSDAY, REALLY?) I'm going as Mariah Carey :) I got this really cute WnW Fantasy Makers glitter/face stencil set with butterflies so I'm going to do that for makeup with a flowy dress and high heels! Thank you for hosting this :)

spooky scary! Link to item I've been wanting to try this forever I hear it's the perfect color!

Mm maybe Nyx Terracotta? Idk if they sell it anymore but you can get it on amazon. I have both Luminoso and Terracotta, I’ll go swatch them to see if it’s any more amber! NYX Professional Makeup Powder Blush, Terra Cotta https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QI6KHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FGcOAbD4VQCNE

This video is where I first learned to contour. Also, all of her videos are brilliant. On the recommendation of a few folks in here, I bought NYX blush in Taupe for contouring. It works pretty well. Very matte, nicely pigmented...might be a little brown for my skintone, so I just use a very light hand. And you can't beat the $6 price tag. I also use matte bronzer sometimes too. (I have "warmth" from bareMinerals. If you can get a sample somewhere, get it. It might be the best bronzer ever)

1. /r/videos is my bored on the internet site, but I always click top and watch the videos I haven't seen yet. I'm about five pages into the top section now. If not that, then I go to AV Club's tv section and I read the reviews for tv shows. If I haven't seen it yet, and I find it interesting, then I go to TV Muse or http://vodly.to/ and find a link so I can watch it.
   
2. My perfect birthday meal is shrimp tempura sushi, unagi sushi, and sweet potatoe fries. So, basically, everything fried. And then for dessert, superman ice cream or blue moon ice cream. This means that I'm no longer lactose intolerant, and I can eat whatever I want :)
   
3. This or if they're out then this.
   
4. Random fact that I learned recently is that the bottom of the NYX lipsticks actually have product in them. This is RAoM old news, but I was out of town when it was posted!
   
5. Flash This
   
   Thanks for having a contest! :) Happy half birthday.

Such a fun contest! I HEART DRUGSTORE MAKEUP!

1. Hmmm...ELF and NYX are always tied, but I also have a special place in my heart for Cover Girl only because growing up it was the only thing my mom would buy me :-)
   
   
2. Face: (I guess it is technically eyes) I really love Almay's eye makeup remover pads. I am pretty convinced that they use unicorn sweat or something. I have never found anything they can't take off.
   Cheek: NYX Blush in Rose Garden is amazing. I keep it in my purse and it always give me the touch of color I need, with out having to risk carrying my NARS blushes.
   Lip: Burt's Bees Ultra Conditioning Lip Balm rocks my world 100%. I will not leave the house without this stuff! Seriously guys, it doesn't leave any kind of nasty residue and it keeps your lips smooth and moist for 4 hours! I also love all of their tinted balms. They seem to add the right amount of color.
   
3. Maybelline Fit Me Powder. I know a lot of people really like it, but I feel like it makes my face look terrible! and when I try to use a brush in it, it goes everywhere. It was really hard finding a color that matched mine and it was just an overall bad experience. I recently bought the Fit Me in a blush. Not all that happy with that either :-/
   
   
4. The best makeup bargain in my opinion is NYX and this is why: working at an Ulta, I love being able to show people the NYX line (it is amazing how many people have never even heard of it!) and the quality of products mixed with their awesome prices! They have so many dupes and just overall great products! AND they have something to fit every age group or style!
   
   
5. I really think that Hard Candy tends to get overlooked. I have a couple of their jumbo lip pencils and I have been very happy with them. AND THOSE POLISHES! I have yet to find glitter polishes as amazing as Hard Candy.
   
   
6. Even though I can't survive without it, Burt's Bees is crazy overpriced. I wish they would lower the price.
   
   
7. Right now I have really been wanting to try Revlon's Pink Pout! I have heard that it is great dupe for MAC's Snob! Not my picture, but here. http://i.imgur.com/TmFSpCn.jpg
   
   
8. I have a hard time being impressed with Physicians Formula. Overall I just think it is overpriced and the product is not that great.
   
   
9. I want to try anything from the Milani line. I have only heard good things!
   
   
10. http://www.amazon.com/l-f-Blush-Candid-Coral-0-168/dp/B00373FPKC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2WXLEZFNBSG0Y&coliid=I1B9FLDIBNNIAJ
    I have been lusting after this for a while now lol
    
    This was so much fun! Thank you so much for hosting :-)

http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Powder-Blush-Taupe/dp/B002QIAETG/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3LBLF2XHWZD2I

The thing I want the most is the Naked Basics pallete by urban decay! God damn I want, I love neutral colored eye shadows and I hardly have any matte eye shadows.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AMYORHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8


What I want the least is probably the one nyx blush I have in there.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LXOLFM/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

I'm not waiting on anything. ;-; never been gifted yet.

The world could do without the the fake eye lashes to be honest, even though I still want them. S o m u c h.

What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand overall? Physician's formula for sure!

What are your favorite face, cheek and lip products? Face is physicians formula, their concealer stick has great coverage and I feel like it's not gonna burn my face off or anything. I also like the physican's formula shimmer strips for the cheeks, and I AM IN LOVE with the Almay Liquid Lipbalms - I want them ALL!!

Least favorite product? Covergirl eyes shadows have never been the best, and I honestly don't get the wet and wild love a lot of ladies here have. I've tried most of it - and it's not great to me.

What is the best makeup bargain? It's a toss up between clump crusher and Yes to Blueberries facial wipes. Those are my FAVORITE make up wipes and they're some how magically hydrating too. But clump crusher is just as good if not better than a $20+ mascara - so that's a real bargain.

What is your favorite underdog product? (Something you love that often gets overlooked?) That's a good question! I honestly think the Almay Liquid Lipbalms get overlooked - even though they're so new. As soon as I tried one I was SURE they'd be the next Revlon Lip Butter, Clump Crusher, etc. but they haven't caught on like I thought they would. But I'm probably just unique cause I have a THING for color saturated lip balms.

A drugstore product that is overpriced? Revlon Lip Butters! I tried them, they're pretty good, but $7-$10? No.

Show your best drugstore dupe(s)!! Elf always has the BEST dupes. Like, down to the packaging. Their blush bronzer duo is an exact dupe of the Orgasm/Laguna duo for Nars.

Drugstore product that isn't worth the hype? Color tattoos. Sorry guys, I don't get it.

What is the item you most want to try from the Drugstore? I've been dying to try Essie's apricot nail treatment - but I feel weird spending $8 on it! The package is so pretty and my nails always need help!

What item would you want from your wishlist? This guy!

This is awesome! Also unless it took me forever to type this I think I'm the first person to enter! Thanks for the contest summer! :) :) :)

Also I Heart Drugstore Makeup!!

$133?

This face brush would be super sweet.

Thanks for hosting. I really hope you actually don't have to spend that much >_<

Pwease

:)

GLAM ME PLEASE!

lots of <3!!

link

I would love to get this nyx blush in peach. I keep hearing about how good it is but my ulta is always out. If you order it from blue scandal, it comes in at under 5 and not an add on item. Thanks for doing this as always. :D

I wish I had a blush that wasn't too dark for my complexion.

1. My day started off OK! Baby woke me up by smacking me in the face, but it was cute. Lol
   
   
2. I hope to find the perfect puppy for my Mom when she comes to visit!! She'll be arriving on Sunday!!
   
   
3. Hmm... Well I'm going to bake cookies and bread this week at least! I love cooking and baking! Going to get some continuing ed units to keep nursing, and I reeeally want to find a nail polish beauty box to subscribe to! I want to try julep really bad but it's so expensive!!
   
   I'd really like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00373FPG6/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_2_4?colid=UVXNMW8ZDCC6&coliid=I129MX61U9O2MK&vs=1)!
   
   Thanks for hosting!! :)

Tomb raider because it's the best!
This please!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002QIAETG?vs=1

http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Powder-Blush-Taupe/dp/B002QIAETG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413149989&sr=8-1&keywords=nyx+blush+taupe