r/makeuptips

hi everyone, firstly I'll start by saying yes, my eyeliner isn't blended into the top of my eye in this photo, it's a little blocky, my bad.

this is usually my go-to look. I use the elf moisturizer foundation with a small amount of finishing powder, I keep my eyes light with minimal eyeshadow, light mascara and do a very tiny eyeliner on the corners. Nothing complicated, easy on my skin, and quick.

I recently attended my nieces wedding dress finding/fitting thing and there were lots of women there. We all were talking about personal lives and when I mentioned I was younger than 30, many of the women were quite shocked. The youngest guess I got was 35. I laughed it off initially but now I'm bothered, as the upcoming wedding is a big deal for me.

I have been kind of a mental case for a few years and only recently found my footing. I'm finally mentally at peace and can talk more normally to people without insane anxiety or having panic attacks. At this event I'll be seeing family I'm close with as well as family that haven't seen me for a while. I'm trying not to care about this, but I want to show how well I'm doing and not be the unmentionable nutcase.

Am I doing something wrong? what could I be improving? today I'm dress shopping and I need to make sure everything is just right. I don't want people to see me and think I'm 10 years older than I am. Or feel like I stick out from others.

I need advice. It is getting to me more than I'd like to admit.

If you’ve been following along, you know I had 2 bridal trials and they were disasters. Today I did my own eyeliner and went to Ulta and had someone there put on eyelashes for me. I feel weird in the super long ones so I picked natural ones, but I think they’re maybe TOO natural? My question is can anyone recommend specific products I should buy to do my own makeup? I literally only own under eye concealer, a really light coverage powder foundation, eyeliner, and mascara. I don’t even own blush or eyeshadow which makes me a little scared to do my own. I also have NO clue which colors to choose. I know pictures are only so helpful, but can anyone suggest some products I could buy at Ulta or Sephora? Also, what style of eyeliner would suit me the best? That’s the one area I feel like I could definitely figure out. My wings feel somewhat long when I’m doing them, but I feel like they kind of disappear with my face shape or something? Should I make my eyebrows thinner?

I’m relatively new to everyday makeup. Just over year. Took me 40+ years to start but here I am, loving it. ☺️ I’ve got what I feel like is a good, pretty everyday look. I’d like to hear feedback on my existing variations of everyday and any suggestions you all might have for freshening up, putting in fun twists, anything I’m doing that’s obviously not working. Thank you!

This is mostly satire, I'm going back to my spock brows, I do not respect the 'rules' of makeup. Thank u to the phenomenal people who gave me suggestions for my eyelids when I asked about my eyelids. Y'all real ones for that.

I used eyeliner stamp/pen cause I can’t do a wing yet, a light gold ish eye show and mascara, cream blush and a lip liner and a glitter lipgloss.

This is a more everyday quick look, that’s not a full face. What can I do better and please be kind I still don’t really know what I’m doing

Was given to me by a friend.

I feel like I just look fake goth I fear I am missing something but I don't know what.

Here is a few photos with different makeup. First one is without. I have very light lashes and eyebrows and with eyebrows i can't figure out shape and colour. Should i go dark? Should i go light? Straight?... Other makeup suggestions would be welcome too. Thanks!

*first pic is most recent, second is with no makeup. I specifically can’t figure out what but my portions are off on my eyes. Like I think I’ve been making my eyes look smaller. I don’t like heavy makeup (minus blush sometimes), I use BB cream not foundation & only the triangle under my eyes (and I’m not really looking to change that). Idk my skin type but I don’t break out. I have freckles that I don’t want to hide! I have forehead wrinkles so if there’s something that can hide those a bit as well

A tale as old as time

I do everything i can to prevent this but my right under eye always gets fucked up. I apply concealer last but when i apply my setting spray i open my eyes and see this. I’m on my way to take my grad photos 🙃

Hi everyone! I’ve been trying to figure out my exact face shape my whole life, but I can never truly nail it down. Every time I look at guides, I get confused. Honestly, it feels like it changes?

I'm getting married in Antalya (Türkiye )soon, and I really want to figure this out so I can plan the most flattering bridal look. I've attached a couple of selfies, plus a reference chart with real faces for comparison.

I feel like my face might be oval or maybe slightly oblong or perhaps diamond, but I'd love to get some objective opinions from you all. More importantly, once we lock down the shape, what are the absolute best hairstyles and makeup placements (like contour, blush, and brows) to flatter my features?

Thank you so much in advance for the help!

Hi everyone, I looking for some ideas and inspiration on how to do my eyes and eyebrow for a wedding. Because of how strong my prescription is, the lenses make my eyes look tiny and I don't know what to do to counter this (see picture). Someone recommended lashes to me but that also may be tricky as they tend to hit my lenses when I blink. I just want my eyes to pop out a little more.

Another problem for me is applying the make up itself. This is extremely tricky as I can't see past my nose. I have to put my face right infront of the mirror but then it's really awkward to fit my eyeliner/pencil to do my eyes. So it takes me way too long to apply make up as I have to stop and put my glasses on to check, and then fix things up and repeat, which is why I don't normally bother.

Is there a secret technique or tool that I don't know about that can make this problem slightly more bearable? I know people always say wear contacts but my eyes are too bad to wear them.

I normally do eyebrows, brown eyeliner and brown mascara and thats about it. I havent rly nailed a blush or contour look because I have absolutely no clue how to. occasionally I'll do a very light brown eyeshadow, but again, not the most talented.

for my skin routine I just do a moisturizer, a tinted moisturizer and a translucent powder.

what are some things I can easily add to my routine or some tutorials that I can try that would fit my face well?

*I know my hair is pretty yellow currently, im in the process of going for a light blonde so I just have to wait for my next appointment with my stylist dont judge me*

been here previoisly but I just want advice for glow up makeup tips..

how gross is it to use someone else’s makeup. i don’t know the owner but these nice lancôme pallets were donated and Id like to give them a second life. i understand there are several sanitary concerns such as staph infections, bacteria, or worse. is there a way to sterilize eyeshadow? what are the makeup communities thoughts on this?

Hey guys, I’m struggling with my new makeup products, tbh I’ve never been completely satisfied with my makeup. I’m currently using estee lauder double wear foundation and its twin concealer, this is after 4 hrs why does the coverage wear off? I don’t use setting powder but I did speay hydro grip from milk makeup but recently it’s just been looking like this. I would love to welcome any fixes or if you have any unrelated tips tyyy🫶🏼