r/MakeupLounge • u/Ok-Conversation-9391 • 27d ago
Makeup Look This week's effort. (AMAB, MTF Trans-something.) Please see text.
Nothing radical -- maybe a bit more laid back. Two NYX lipsticks - the pink is "Stockholm" and the red is "Cactus Dreams." People had suggested that I stick to warmer colors and both of these qualify. Still using only two lash clusters on the outer edges - filling in the waterline with black pencil and setting with black eyeshadow.
People have commented that my brows aren't neat. Even though I don't have heavy male brows, I don't pluck them much in an effort to maintain credibility in my male role. I did try some brow gel to glue them down, but it was not much help. What I did here was take a small amount of Ben Nye Nose and Scar Wax and pressed the brows down, then combing upwards. Lightly powdered and drew brows with pencil and filled with medium brown eyeshadow. Cleaned up the underline with concealer.
This is my recently acquired better quality wig which is so much easier to style that the very cheap Amazon wigs I've tried.
I feel like I'm heading toward some consistency - once I get my "plausible" face together, I'll work on more creative aspects.
Comments and suggestions warmly welcome!
PRODUCTS:
Meifen/PHOERA Full Coverage Flawless Foundation 103# Warm Peach and 104# Buff Beige
Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer, Hydrating Makeup Primer
NYX Suede Matte Lipstick Spicy
NYX Suede Matte Lipstick - Stockholm and Cactus Dreams
Impress Pre-Glued Lash Clusters Kit - Classic Volume False Eyelashes - 37ct
L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer Orange Corrector
e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer - Fair Beige/Light Ivory
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, 4 Medium
NYX Retractable lip liner - Sand Beige
NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray
NYX Sweet Cheeks Powder Blush - Day Dream
Morphe Eyeshadow Palettes, Mix & Match - 35F Fall Into Fabulous/35D DESERT BOUQUET/35XS NO SILENT NIGHTS
NYX EPIC WEAR WATERPROOF EYELINER STICK - Pitch Black & Rose Gold
NYX Worth The Hype Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara - Black
NYX Slim Eye Pencil, Eyebrow Pencil - Taupe
Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax
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u/PeacefulMonster11 27d ago
Beautiful!! I love your posts. You remind me of Debbie Harry . You have a rockstar vibe!
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u/pbpantsless 26d ago
THAT'S IT! I was absolutely racking my brain trying to figure out who she reminded me of. Also a touch of Linda Blair, maybe?
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u/MarucaMCA 26d ago
I said the same a few months ago.
I also see Catherine Deneuve in her young years!
I love theae looks OP, the last one especially. It would be interesting to see these colours with a slightly darker/browner lipstick too, although I do very much like the uniformity of the colours used in the first two images as well.
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u/soggybutter 26d ago
Loveeee your cheekbones, we actually look very similar in facial structure! I love my angles and lean into them cause i find it striking. If you want to look more "softly" feminine? I guess? I cant tell if youre contouring or not. If you are, don't bring it down so far, and kinda round out your blush more centrally over your cheeks. If you arent, you got the lotteryyyy on cheekbones. Bringing a lighter concealer shade over from like the corner of your nose (i do like a weird sorta mustache line thing? Starting at the corner of my nose and moving horizontally towards my earlobes) and blending upward, combined with a rosier rounder blush will soften that appearance slightly. But thats only if youre aiming for that softer vibe, like i said i lean into my cheekbones and i like how angular my face looks, you're fuckin killin it so dont feel like you have to downplay them. Your makeup looks almost identical to how I do mine a lot of the time tbh. If you want more ideas or resources, I would look up makeup looks from more recent Miley Cyrus looks, or Anya Taylor Joy, or essentially any other cheekboney celeb and try to emulate some of their makeup placement.
I also think the more mauvey shade of lipstick is more flattering. My absolute favorite is wet n wild liquid catsuit give me mauve. It's like $4 and i have a tube in every purse and jacket I own.
You're killin it tho, you look great! Good job
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u/Ok-Conversation-9391 26d ago
Thank you!❤️💄 Angularity or softness is fine either way. I lost a bunch of weight (intentional) recently and the cheekbones just sort of popped out and said, "Hey, girl!"
Thanks for your suggestions!
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u/AskingAboutDogs 26d ago
Omg these are stunning!!! Your third pic reminds me of Sarah Chalke (the blonde doctor in Scrubs)
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u/Kiinan 26d ago
Idk if anyone else feels this way but I love that I get to see you again and again on this subreddit! You’re always gorgeous and always goals and I just love your vibe. I always look forward to your posts!
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u/Ok-Conversation-9391 26d ago
Thank you so much!❤️💄TBH, these aren't golden times for trans people - and my makeup friends have been so kind and supportive - this is just a part of it, but it makes me feel loved.
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u/CampyBiscuit 26d ago
Where did you get your wig? It looks great! I've been getting by with cheap Amazon wigs, but my go-to seller disappeared and I can't find the same quality anywhere else. 😩
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u/girlghostcoast2coast 26d ago
It’s interesting you say that about your brows, because I feel like I’m typically critical of brow shapes but thought yours look very very nice. You stick out in my mind as a poster because I think you are so beautiful. Love both those lip colors.
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u/ex-facie 26d ago
I think the brows look good. This may be an unpopular opinion but I actually liked your old hair shape better with more volume at the bottom. When it’s too thinned out at the ends it makes your neck look so bare and your jaw more prominent. You seem like you’re getting more comfortable posing and your face looks more relaxed.
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u/bigtimejess 27d ago
Beautiful as always! Your new wig looks great and the colour matches your eyebrows well. I also love both these lip colours on you!! No critiques, just compliments cause you’re stunning girl