How to look good

[Nymphomanic]

Have posted this kind of thread before, but the fact that I am incapable of applying make up is really bugging me (I always make a mess so never bother). I just generally shower and stick on a dress, but this leaves me miles beind other girls.

How do I do make up for balls, what do I do with my hair. So difficult.

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[Rufus]

It really isn't difficult. And if you can get away with wearing no make-up, believe me, you are blessed.

All I can suggest is that you experiment; it's not rocket science, and foundations have never been so good whilst still being kind to your wallet (L'oreal's True Match being one of them), and forgive a multitude of sins.

One rule you must always follow, unless you are a make-up adept, is to only ever highlight the eyes or the mouth.

Here's a useful little site:
http://www.jadephoenix.org/lvtgw/Info_h ... akup02.htm

[DrAlex]

Quoting Rufus from 16:52, 25th Mar 2006
One rule you must always follow, unless you are a make-up adept, is to only ever highlight the eyes or the mouth.

At the risk of having my sexuality and hobbies called into question, I must agree with that. There's a girl in New Hall who uses a lot of blush to show off her cheek bones, and it turns an otherwise stunning girl into...a not so stunning girl.

Less is more.

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[Guest]

I'm sure you're not half as bad as you think, just don't be afraid of looking different when you have makeup on. It took me ages to realise this, I always thought I looked ok without makeup so when I had it on and looked different I must be looking silly!
But seriously, if you can get away without you're really lucky. I know lots of girls who wouldn't dare leave home, let alone go out, without any makeup!

[rob 'f*ck off' wine boy]

Let's get ready to look SO GOOD!

[Duggeh]

I think that youll look good....





When you're laying in my bed, passed out from the exhaustion of utter pleasure.

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[sweet]

Right.

1) Base.

Wash and dry you face. Don't apply heavy moisturiser if you're using foundation. Use a decent mirror (like a shaving mirror) and good light, by the window is best.

Should you be lucky enough to have perfect skin, even colour, no bags, never oily ot shiny, no spots, no redness, skip to no. 2.

When buying foundation, concealor or powder the colour should match your skin tone exactly, check in natural light if you're not sure or you face looking as though you've been tango-ed. Apply using your fingers or a slightly damp makeup sponge and BLEND PROPERLY - be really careful around the edges of your face and by your eyebrows, use random circular strokes.

i) Oily skin. Use a toner for oily skin and possibly summit like Neurogena "pore perfect" with salicylic (sp?) acid. Purchase a decent oil control foundation - you'll prolly need to spend over £7.

ii) Redness - green-toned correctives are in my experience, of bugger all use. Buy a good-quality foundation with excellent coverage - i.e. a greater concentration of pigment. It becomes even more important to choose the right shade - avoid pinky toned ones, yellow-ish ones will balance you out better.

iii) Zits. Do not squeeze, it will cause scarring and make them impossible to cover (use pore perfect strips for blackheads). Normal makeup will make them worse - use Almay "clear complexion" foundation or similar, I think it is genius, it makes a real improvement.

If you need to, use a liquid concealor and blend well - e.g. if you have dark circles under your eyes use 3/4 dots and blend up using a circular motion, also use a little concealor if you have broken capilleries on your eyelids. Finish with a dusting of translucent powder - this sets the makeup you have applied and helps prevent shine. Loose powder and a big soft brush is best.


2) Cheeks. Use a pinky brown shade of powder and a big brush and sweep a little over your cheekbone. Don't use too much, make sure it's even.

3) Eyes. Bourguais (god my spelling is awful clearly I have spent more time doing my face than my schoolwork) does a brilliant range of shimmery eye colours. Nude shades are almost impossible to fuck up and look nice, but if you want summit a bit more eyecatching green is good. Don't try to put loads of eyeshadow on at once, sweep a light layer across the lid and build it if you need more. Make sure both eyes are even. Don't go beyond the crease on the inner corners but you can on the outer corners for a more dramatic look, so long as you blend well (use a clean finger).
If you have naturally coal-black eyelashes, stop there. If not, put on some waterproof black mascara, any brand will do, maybelline is cheap and fine. Start with the upper lashes and use a light zig-zag motion from the base. Make sure you get the outer corners, make sure there are no clogs and your lashes don't stick together. If they do, take the lot off with vaseline and start again.
Leave eyeliner well enough alone unless you get obsessed.

3) Lips. If you have any flaky skin, rub it off gently using a facecloth when you're washing your face. Make sure there's no foundation on them and they are moist, use lip blam of your choice.
Should you fancy lipstick, don't use too much, don't go beyond the edges of your lips and blur the edges using a clean finger. Unless you have a superb tan or are black, pure pillarbox red or barbie pink is very hard to carry off, an orangy or browny pink or red is better.

Haha having said all that it sounds like you don't need makeup anyways lucky you If you do try it, have fun, look in magazines (the style section of the sunday times can be great) and remember less is definately more.

[abc123]

Boots No7 have a great product called Highlights....it would be superb for someone who doesn't need to wear make up...although i wear it under my foundation.

it's a kinda pinky, pearlescent cream that makes your skin look alive! it's full of light reflecting pigments and just helps make your skin less dull- just make sure you blend well.

£9...and it'll last forever.

[Rufus]

Quoting abc123 from 23:46, 8th Apr 2006
that makes your skin look alive!

Won't that scare small children?

[Rufus]

And if we're talking about products that you should use to lessen the need for makeup, nothing beats Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, which is about £23 and an investment.

I love skincare

[just_looking]

Hey, Just thought I would mention guys like it when women don't wear makeup. It looks good.

[Bizarre Atheist]

Make-up only ever looks good if immaculately applied. Amateurs need not bother, if you've made a hash of it you tend to look like you've gone wild with face-paint/been through Mummy's make-up drawer.

What I'm saying, girls, is don't bother. Particularly for balls and suchlike, when you'll be in a darkened room anyway.

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[Cain]

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[Dave the Explosive Newt]

Holy hellfire, I had no idea it was this hard. I have new respect for the fairer sex.

Quoting sweet from 18:05, 28th Mar 2006
Right.

1) Base.

Wash and dry you face. Don't apply heavy moisturiser if you're using foundation. Use a decent mirror (like a shaving mirror) and good light, by the window is best.

Should you be lucky enough to have perfect skin, even colour, no bags, never oily ot shiny, no spots, no redness, skip to no. 2.

When buying foundation, concealor or powder the colour should match your skin tone exactly, check in natural light if you're not sure or you face looking as though you've been tango-ed. Apply using your fingers or a slightly damp makeup sponge and BLEND PROPERLY - be really careful around the edges of your face and by your eyebrows, use random circular strokes.

i) Oily skin. Use a toner for oily skin and possibly summit like Neurogena "pore perfect" with salicylic (sp?) acid. Purchase a decent oil control foundation - you'll prolly need to spend over £7.

ii) Redness - green-toned correctives are in my experience, of bugger all use. Buy a good-quality foundation with excellent coverage - i.e. a greater concentration of pigment. It becomes even more important to choose the right shade - avoid pinky toned ones, yellow-ish ones will balance you out better.

iii) Zits. Do not squeeze, it will cause scarring and make them impossible to cover (use pore perfect strips for blackheads). Normal makeup will make them worse - use Almay "clear complexion" foundation or similar, I think it is genius, it makes a real improvement.

If you need to, use a liquid concealor and blend well - e.g. if you have dark circles under your eyes use 3/4 dots and blend up using a circular motion, also use a little concealor if you have broken capilleries on your eyelids. Finish with a dusting of translucent powder - this sets the makeup you have applied and helps prevent shine. Loose powder and a big soft brush is best.


2) Cheeks. Use a pinky brown shade of powder and a big brush and sweep a little over your cheekbone. Don't use too much, make sure it's even.

3) Eyes. Bourguais (god my spelling is awful clearly I have spent more time doing my face than my schoolwork) does a brilliant range of shimmery eye colours. Nude shades are almost impossible to fuck up and look nice, but if you want summit a bit more eyecatching green is good. Don't try to put loads of eyeshadow on at once, sweep a light layer across the lid and build it if you need more. Make sure both eyes are even. Don't go beyond the crease on the inner corners but you can on the outer corners for a more dramatic look, so long as you blend well (use a clean finger).
If you have naturally coal-black eyelashes, stop there. If not, put on some waterproof black mascara, any brand will do, maybelline is cheap and fine. Start with the upper lashes and use a light zig-zag motion from the base. Make sure you get the outer corners, make sure there are no clogs and your lashes don't stick together. If they do, take the lot off with vaseline and start again.
Leave eyeliner well enough alone unless you get obsessed.

3) Lips. If you have any flaky skin, rub it off gently using a facecloth when you're washing your face. Make sure there's no foundation on them and they are moist, use lip blam of your choice.
Should you fancy lipstick, don't use too much, don't go beyond the edges of your lips and blur the edges using a clean finger. Unless you have a superb tan or are black, pure pillarbox red or barbie pink is very hard to carry off, an orangy or browny pink or red is better.

Haha having said all that it sounds like you don't need makeup anyways lucky you If you do try it, have fun, look in magazines (the style section of the sunday times can be great) and remember less is definately more.

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Mmmm, cake.

[Marie55]

I'd recommend Tinted Moisturiser by No 7. Gives a fairly natural look while keeping your skin in good condition and evening your complexion. It's £8 but if u spend £10 or more at Boots you can get a £5 No 7 voucher. (Was the case a little while back, not sure if it still is)

I'm in no way an expert like sweet seems to be but I think it mainly just takes a little practice. I find using your fingers is the best way to apply make up, though of course washing in between each aspect.
Pencil eyeliner isn't too difficult to use. I just apply a line along the lower lid and blend it in a bit. Can just make your eyes a bit more striking.

I don't think make up is worth bothering with most of the time if you don't need it but it can give you a bit of a confidence boost when you go out. Have fun.

[sweet]

Quoting Dave the Explosive Newt from 12:52, 11th Apr 2006
Holy hellfire, I had no idea it was this hard. I have new respect for the fairer sex.


Mmmm, cake.

Lol only if your skin is crap like mine. I take aprox 4 mins each morning applying just enough makeup so it looks like I haven't Underneath i am a troll foldy roll...


ps Cain clearly you're just jealous you can't wear a bit of lippy and look SO GOOD. You should try it, discover the inner you. (*arrowed*)