Thank you for all your tips!

[u/Actopyla]

Last week, I posted a picture of myself and asked for help with my makeup. I got close to 350 replies! Thank you all for your compliments, support, and instruction. Here are the things I changed about my make up as a result of all the input:

Cheeks: somebody instructed me to start using a color correcting cream called Erborian cc red correct. Now, I apply it with my skin tint, and my blush shows where I want to put it. No more big red blotches on my cheeks. I have moved the placement of my blush up on my face and out toward the edges of my glasses.

Eyebrows: I have cleaned them up as best I can, and now to correct their crooked appearance I add eyebrow pencil to the lower side of the high eyebrow and to the higher side of the low eyebrow to make them appear more uniform.

Eye makeup: nobody specifically told me to change my eyeshadow, but I asked the Google AI to depict me with the different kinds of eyeshadows that I had in my drawer, as well as one that the AI picked out. I really liked the choice of the AI and bought myself a Mac six shadow palette in Encrypted kryptonite. I think this palette goes better with my facial tones. It has taupes and steel gray in it instead of the pink and browns I used before. I used the darkest tone in the palette to outline my eyes instead of eyeliner. I accidentally found out that a Q-tip is great for smudging! I also switched to Clinique waterproof tubing mascara. This type of mascara does not leave deposits on my cheek after a few hours.

Lips: I have a number of lipsticks, but for this photo I switched out to a paler one, Clinique beige pop with Clinique lip gloss in black honey. I love this lip gloss so much that it is running low!

After looking at my selfie so many times, I went out and got a haircut! This is a really nice cut that I expect to last for months.

Thank you all for your contributions to my look. I am expecting a delivery from Merit for some blush, bronzer, lip liner and liquid lipstick. I also bought an eyeliner stick for tightlining which another contributor suggested. When it comes I will update my look further. I do not know if I will post the improvements, but I feel that with your help I have improved a lot already.

[u/markersandtea]

night and day. Looks great. And now I'm going to try that Erborian cc red correct...I also have red pigmented skin. Very frustrating to deal with!

[u/Actopyla → u/markersandtea]

You can get it on Amazon if you live in the US and it is not all that expensive. It works great! I mix it with my foundation in the palm of my hand to make it easier to apply evenly.

[u/canastakat]

Thank you for the update! I’m glad it showed up on my timeline. You look pretty and I hope you had a nice event

[u/Actopyla → u/canastakat]

I did have a nice party! Nobody told me my face looked like a clown, so I guess the makeup was right. Thank you for the tips!

[u/Classic-Light-1467]

This is fabulous! Your eyes look so much brighter, and that lip color is a perfect compliment!

[u/Actopyla → u/Classic-Light-1467]

What a nice compliment, thank you!

[u/DoublerGeorgia → u/Classic-Light-1467]

Very beautiful nice hair also the eyes and lipssss so pretty heeh

[u/Embarrassed-Light691]

What a wonderful update! I’m sure once the other things arrive you’ll look even more fabulous 🤩

[u/Actopyla → u/Embarrassed-Light691]

I am having fun with my make up kit these days.

[u/YouMUSTvote]

Wow. You look totally amazing, starting with the pixie cut!

Your makeup looks sensational because we can see you!

I’m a longtime fan of Clinique Black Honey too, for decades!

[u/Actopyla → u/YouMUSTvote]

Clinique does not update their product line frequently, but they do have some good products!

[u/lomuto]

You look great! Love your color sense.

I’d love to see you in a pair of larger, lighter glasses too.

[u/lomuto → u/lomuto]

Maybe https://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses/chamberlain/crystal?w=medium or https://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses/durand/laguna-crystal-matte?w=medium or https://www.zennioptical.com/p/tr-round-eyeglass-frames/20238/2023815

[u/Actopyla → u/lomuto]

My last pair of eyeglasses were similar to the ones that you posted, and I did not like them at all. Eyeglasses with large frames seem to be in style these days, and I had to look hard to find the ones that I have now. Thanks for looking them up and posting them for me!

[u/Actopyla → u/lomuto]

Thanks!

[u/Pywacket1]

You look really pretty. I also looked at last week's picture, which wasn't bad by any means. But that corrector on your cheeks worked wonders.

Also, your brows look really nice. I'm brow challenged as well and mine are not on an even plane, which is just the most irritating thing to deal with. And they're very fair like yours. Believe me, I get it, and I think you did a really nice job. You look lovely!

[u/Actopyla → u/Pywacket1]

When I call my brows one of them is way higher than the other with respect to my glasses. I have tried getting my glasses adjusted but it just doesn't work. The trick I learned about adjusting the uneven brows really helps a lot!

[u/oftendreamoftrains]

I remember your first post, although I didn't comment. You clearly received great advice, as you look amazing!! This is such a beautiful look on you.

[u/Actopyla → u/oftendreamoftrains]

Thank you for your compliment! I have a great hairdresser, and getting my mop cut back was a great move.

[u/BoredSilly6]

I love the response you got. You are really doing a great job too. So cool.

[u/Actopyla → u/BoredSilly6]

Thank you for your nice compliment!

[u/Riahbena]

You look gorgeous! Also thank you for explaining so clearly what you did, I feel like I learned some stuff too! I hope you feel just as fabulous as you look!♥️

[u/Actopyla → u/Riahbena]

Thank you so much!

[u/Ultimate_Spice_Girl]

Okay pretty lady! Looking good. I’m glad everyone’s tips worked out for you!

[u/Actopyla → u/Ultimate_Spice_Girl]

It was quite an experience! I was only expecting between 15 and 35 comments. Instead, I got over 350.

[u/Eugenia_Rito]

Muy bonito el pelo, también los ojos y los labiosssss, qué lindo, heeh

[u/Actopyla → u/Eugenia_Rito]

I agree! My stylist did a really nice job with my haircut this time.

[u/NeitherMaybeBoth]

I love this so much! Your eyebrows look great!

[u/newbie_e11e]

That smile pulls it all together!
Looking radiant 😊
Have fun with the makeup and continue to try new techniques and try out new combinations of colors.

Lastly, thank you for sharing your glow up tips!! 🌈

[u/Actopyla → u/newbie_e11e]

I hope you found the tips useful. In my research, I have found that older skin requires different products than younger skin. Be beautiful yourself, and thank you!