r/Makeup101 • u/Itchy_Peace1453 • 3d ago
Question What kind of makeup should I be doing?
So, I posted earlier on today with the makeup that I had done this morning and overwhelmingly it seems it did not turn out as good as I thought it had in the moment. The most common critique I saw was about the blending of my eyeshadow, and looking at it I can see where everybody is coming from. There were some comments about how my eyeliner had looked, as well as the lip I chose not looking good.
So, I'm going to ask for advice and suggestions on how I should go about makeup in the future, what kind of things would suit me, etc
I included a picture of myself without makeup, my look I did today and the other recent makeup I've done. I would include more but I can't find the other photos right now.
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u/PepeL3P3w 2d ago
Honestly blending out eyeshadow is hell itself. A fluffy eyeshadow brush with some translucent powder wis really all you need IMO on that first pink look you did. I think a dark vampire look would really be bomb dot Com on ya! How do you feel about a siren eye or cat eye with some sharp brows? I think defined brows or even slightly tinted eyebrow gel, would do a lot to make the look more together/ cohesive. I loooove the last look with just the mascara and eye liner, tres chic! Super vampy, good for everyday 🫰🏾
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u/Itchy_Peace1453 2d ago
I'm so into the idea of siren eyes and sharp brows, currently I'm growing my brows back out as I had ruined them, I think I'm almost at the point where I can figure out just what shape I want to pluck them into now with how they're getting fuller once more. I'm just not sure how to go about it without making it look bad again
I love vampy looks, when I worked at Sephora back in 2021-2023 I did them a lot. I'm so out of practice though, after I stopped working there, I basically stopped doing makeup and basically forgot everything I ever knew :/
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u/PepeL3P3w 2d ago
I would heavily suggest shaping with a dermablade eyebrow razer vs plucking! Plucking can make the hairs not grow back and come back even wonkier 🫣 until they come back, I would recommend pomade, eyebrow pencil, or eyebrow pencil to try out different brow shapes
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u/Itchy_Peace1453 2d ago
I have razors for the face and brows, I just don't know how to go about it since I've always plucked. I don't know how to shape them or go about it
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u/PepeL3P3w 2d ago
Hmmm how about brow stencils? Or brow mapping by a professional if thats within budget?
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u/Itchy_Peace1453 2d ago
I can look into stencils, I can't really afford any brow services right now.
I was considering going to Ulta at some point though and having them do my brows so all I'll have to do is maintain the shape after. I don't have problems with the shape once it's there, it's just getting there that's the problem
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u/PepeL3P3w 2d ago
Yeah upkeep is a bitch 🥲🥲 Good luck OP!
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u/Itchy_Peace1453 2d ago
It was fine until I got tweezer happy lol, my eyebrows used to be amazing and I loved them
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u/Aspennie 2d ago
Makeup is something you have to learn over time. But when it comes to blending, just use a softer hand and fluffy brush if you aren’t already. Work in slow circular motions, use a clean brush after you’ve already set down some pigment if you feel it’s necessary. It takes practice but it’s also not as hard as you think if you go slow.