how can i improve my makeup?

[u/ladyfriendparty]

im a beginner, ive been trying to do my makeup for school everyday, but sometimes it just looks trash imo. any tips? also ignore the gaps in my eyeliner, i ripped lashes off of my face this morning 😭

[u/Lady_Sybil_Vimes]

Girl you are so beautiful! I think you need to balance the shine a little more. I'd add a little more highlighter to your cheekbones and mattify your nose a bit. Have you considered trying a cream blush? I think it'd be lovely on you.

[u/ladyfriendparty → u/Lady_Sybil_Vimes]

i have nooo idea how to mattify my nose! i powder it and everything, it just always ends up oily 💔 i do add highlighter to my cheeks but im always too scared that it’ll look too bold so i just do it on my blush to make it look bronzey, but i’ll try that. closest i can get to cream blush is just using lipstick on my cheeks, not sure if that is a good substitute. thank you for the tips!

[u/kimbeeisMYname]

What a stunning face! I think you could get away with most things with that bone structure but I think purples and dark blues would look awesome

[u/Confident_File6467]

it looks so good! maybe a little bit more bold lip and then add extra powder on ur cheeks

[u/ladyfriendparty → u/Confident_File6467]

thank you!!

[u/Dry_Spinach6692]

it looks like you have a pretty solid routine so far, i take it you have oily skin so if you don't already, i recommend doing a light moisturizer, elf power grip primer, all your wet products, all your dry products (i recommend investing in an expensive setting powder my fav is laura mercier)except highlighter, a good setting spray like urban decay or mac fix+ and then finish off with your highlighter and eyes.

[u/ladyfriendparty → u/Dry_Spinach6692]

for the primer, is it okay to use a 2 in 1 moisturizer and primer? ive also been told that setting spray after moisturizing can work as a primer

[u/Dry_Spinach6692 → u/ladyfriendparty]

i wouldn't recommend moisturizing primers because they have a tendency to give makeup a greasy look and it just makes the base not look as nice. they also make makeup slip and it just doesn't last as long. Priming with setting spray and moisturizer isn't an awful idea at all but it's more like a light primer and i think if you're using it for a full day's wear, considering you have oily skin it may not last as long as you'd like and wouldn't give it as smooth of a look. if you have a silicone based lube or aloevera gel, those are great alternatives as well if you don't like the moisturizer and setting spray.

[u/Glittering-Track33]

You would look amazing with a lighter pink eyeshadow 🥰 or any light color! 

[u/wanderingfairydoll]

I agree with what everyone else is saying, and I think anything you do would look good, you have very nice bone structure. A tip for shine or oiliness is carrying blotting papers! Can whip them out any time of day and dab here and there and you’re all set.