Make-Up Thread

[SyUsUkE]

Originally Posted by Crucifixation

Depends on your purpose.

If you want to draw a thin and smudge-free line, use a liquid eyeliner with a long handle and brush tip, not felt. Felt is easier for beginners to control, but the line won't be as thin or defined as opposed to using one with a brush tip. Brands that I reccommend is MAC and Shiseido. MAC is better for all the wild and unique colours it has to offer.

If your purpose is to line a big area, use those eyeliners that instead of being in a shape of a bottle, is a pen instead. It's hard to explain, but it basically looks like your copic marker. -__-;; This is not so good for thin lines, but if you want to line a big area of your upper lid, it may come in use. The only brands that I'm aware of producing this type of eyeliner is Estee Lauder and one drug store brand called "in2it".

ooohhhh okok.....

thanks thanks!!

[Yoshimoto Date]

etoh...where to get green for concealling pimples and red spots ah?

[AngelZhou]

I have this 'marker eyeliner' which really easy to handle. They sell it in sasa however I forgot the brand already. It's white colour and have a black strip. Really easy to use for beginner. Believe me, i'm nuts about make up.

[slsfavanime]

Jus to share some of my make up tips...
The Correct way of using:

1) Lip liner: most ppl use d lip liner to draw d outline of the lip well which is theoretically correct but practically it is suppose to color ur whole lip. it is very obvious if u r wearing d bright red color n after u eat ur lipstick will b gone wats left is ur lip liner, i'm sure u dun wan to b seen wearing an "outlined" lip after u eat/drink.

2) Eyelashes curler: again most ppl use it by pressing it for a few sec n let it go. d correct way is actually start pressing from d most inner part of d lashes then slowly moved outward. so d effect will turn out to b perfect smooth up curl not a 90 deg angle curl.

3)4 step for perfect base: Make up base> liq foundation> concealer> loose powder

4)something abt 2 way cake: hope everyone noes tat 2 way cake means it can b use either wet or dry. To use it wet means it act as a liq foundation jus simply wet ur sponge. Then u use a dry sponge n use as a normal powder foundation tis way u will get a high coverage enuff to stay on for 8 hrs...

5)basic eyeshadows color: try to use min.2 shades of colours. darker color for ur eye lid then d lighter color (prf white, silver) or gliter for d area jus below ur eyebrow.

Recom for foundation: Lancome photogenic (i think tis will suit best for cosplayers cos there will d lots of ppl taking photos of u n u dun wan to appear too fair in d photo than d normal) price shld b abv $70 if i not wrong

for concealer: u can try Red Earth, they sell 3 colours of concealer green, yellow, pink or u can try loreal AirWear

for lip: try d Lancome primordiale lip care. D best ever product for ur lips

Oops sorry if its too long got carried away... hope it is useful

[ayumisc]

no matter wat u buy, plz try b4 u buy...
and ask the cosmetic promoter about the product
sometime the product say its suit for wat skin
it don really definitly suit u
even that is really expensive and branded
plz try until u found a perfect for ur skin
it can be last longer no need to touch up so often

sorry that my eng is really sux... got more advice but donno how to translate into english.... ORZ

[Kaishiou]

thanks again for all those who contribute your advice. you guys are great! however, I can't possibly rephrase everything, so do not kill me if I miss anything out!

luel-san>> whoa, lucky! you can have free make-up consultation anytime, I'm envious!

AngelZhou>> Angel-san, I don't know how to rephrase your post. Erm, can you check out the brand of the cosmetic first? Thank you.

Everybody else>> I'm thinking. How about every week, we dig out a manga/anime/game/movie/jrock character and have a discussion about what kind of make-up is best for those cosplaying that character? Good idea or bad?

[DeathstarX]

I also recommend Wet n Wild (eh...I think that's the brand name...can't remember exactly...whether it's "and" or "n" XP) eye shadow. Really lasting and the dark colours are really dark enough. Some eye shadows take like three or four applications (or more) in order for you to get a dark enough shade. XP If you want to look awake, apply light coloured eye shadow towards the inner corners of the eye. It would be better if you had a light colour eye liner. It just makes the eyes 'light up'. ^^ My friend loves to put shimmery light coloured eye shadow all over her eye lids. Looks nice if you don't put on too much. And if you are young enough. Too much glitter actually highlights wrinkles. XP Not something you want to do. When doing photoshoots, you can try putting shimmer powder or body glitter on your collarbones and upper arms (if you are wearing something sleeveless) as it looks nice. haha.

If I learn anything new, I'll add on. =D

[DeathstarX]

Originally Posted by Kaishiou

Everybody else>> I'm thinking. How about every week, we dig out a manga/anime/game/movie/jrock character and have a discussion about what kind of make-up is best for those cosplaying that character? Good idea or bad?

I think technique would be a better focus. But of course it would be helpful if there were some suggestions as to what brands provide the suitable colours for certain looks. Often, it isn't too difficult to find the makeup required (though the money might not come easy). It is the application bit that kills. XP

After saying all that crap...er...basically I was just going to say that it is a great idea. ^^

[Crucifixation]

I have always thought that shimmer hides wrinkles because they 'fill' in the crease.

[DeathstarX]

I learnt about the shimmer thing from watching TV. haha. Cable. E! Entertainment. It's either Style Star or Fashion Police (with the wacky bald dude). Or maybe it was Beautification with Ruby and someone on channel 70 (discovery health and something or just discover something...XP).

[Crucifixation]

I watch channel 54. XD The reflectiveness of the shimmer will basically make the part protrude and therefore cover the wrinkles, I think. Maybe you meant glitter as in those huge ones. =P If used inappropriately, it does draw unwanted attention.

[DeathstarX]

Hrm. Maybe. But...if you have shimmer in your creases...and light falls on it...wouldn't it like highlight the lines more than the rest of your face since that's mainly where it is? Iono. haha. I think the best general guide to follow for make-up is that less is more. ^^ Except when you really need to go heavy for the look (mainly when cosplaying or for some photoshoots).

[slsfavanime]

kaishiou>> tats a good idea ^^

[Reiven]

Originally Posted by slsfavanime

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3)4 step for perfect base: Make up base> liq foundation> concealer> loose powder

I think you mean concealer before foundation and den loose powder on top.

CONCEALER COLOR TIPS

Mint Green: Used to neutralize red tones on the skin. Use this for covering blemishes, red blotches, rosacea, port-wine stains

Yellow: Used to conceal bluish bruises, under-eye circles
and mild red tones on the face

Lavender: Used to normalize yellow-colored imperfections
such as sallow complexions and yellow bruises. It can also help conceal very dark under-eye circles and dark spots on bronze skin tones.

[DeathstarX]

I think you can either do foundation then concealer or concealer than foundation. Whichever you are more comfortable with. If you do the foundation before the concealer, it helps with the blending because you already have a base to work with. At least, that's what I heard. XP