r/Makeup101

Help improving my basic everyday makeup

I recently decided I wanted to learn how to do my makeup better. This is a pretty standard daily makeup look for me. One has a slightly darker lip that I’m not sure about so I would love any general suggestions as well as any about finding a lip color that suits me.

I have on primer, concealer on my chin, color corrector under my eyes, a translucent ish powder, eyeliner, mascara, blush, and lipgloss. The first pic is with the gloss applied and wiped off for just a bit of pigment, and the second pic is with the gloss on normally.

u/beanythezucchini — 19 hours ago

what makeup do you think would suit me best?

what makeup style do you think would look good on me? looking for a way to change up my makeup and make it more unique, should I try coloured gel liner? or maybe fake freckles or more blush? thanks㋛

u/h0tforh0lden — 17 hours ago
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how do I make my foundation better??

it’s soso bad and I use primer and all that so idk why it’s so whack if anyone has an explanation and/or way to stop it lmk !! It might be my ‘new’ foundation since it’s just a random one I found cuz my old one ran out and idk what brand it is so maybe it’s that

u/Due_Union_4942 — 1 day ago

How do you get your makeup to actually last all day without looking cakey?

I won't say that I'm someone that's on makeup regularly. Just very simply ones but when I do, I feel like no matter what I do, my makeup only looks really good for the first couple of hours. After that my foundation starts separating around my nose, my concealer settles into fine lines, and everything just looks heavier than it did when I first applied it.

I've experimented with different primers, foundations, powders, and setting sprays, but I still can't seem to get that smooth, fresh look that lasts throughout the day. Sometimes adding more powder just makes things worse, while skipping it makes my makeup wear off even faster.

I also see people online whose makeup looks almost identical at the end of the day as it did when they first applied it, so I'm convinced I'm missing something in my routine.

Is there a specific order you apply products in or any techniques that made a noticeable difference for you? I'd love to know what actually works rather than just trying another product that ends up sitting in my drawer.

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u/EmmaDominatrix — 1 day ago

My best looks are minimal

I swear by the French girl makeup and I swear, this is literally my go-to if I don’t know what to wear or when I wanna show my natural beauty, especially as a natural redhead with a warm/pink complexion.

u/strangershadow34 — 3 days ago

I NEED MAKUP HELP....BADLY

some pics are someone else doing my makeup....obviously. the others are me doing my hair and makeup. i want to be a desirable passable girl. help me.

u/Ok-Bluejay3227 — 2 days ago

How can i make my makeup look more present while still being formal? Guys tell me they think I have no makeup on.

And it makes me angry cause they will then turn around and say "girls look better with no makeup" (which I agree with) but still it's annoying. Even though I visibly have eyeliner on lol, idk. I tried blush, but it looks weird on me. Even brown friendly colors idk? Any suggestions?

Also any other critique is welcome since I'm a beginner.

u/LexiBelllife — 3 days ago
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Highlighter Hunt!

Hello Reddit I have been on the hunt for a gorgeous foil-like highlighter like I had in 2016-2018

This was an Anastasia Beverly Hills pallet that was limited addition and I’ve never found something that even comes close to how buttery these were.

All highlighters I’ve found are either too glittery, too chunky, or too chalky. Even the new Anastasia highlighter aren’t giving like this anymore.

Anything I find that’s close only comes it’s darker gold shades and I’m a pale girly 😭

So Reddit I’m begging on my hands and knees for your help with something similar

u/Boghagbrooke — 3 days ago
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First time cushion buyer!

I’m heading to China, Korea, and Japan this month and I really want to find a cushion that won’t do me dirty.

I have very oily-textured acne prone skin. Lots of old red scars on my lower cheeks and chin. I need something with full coverage that won’t be too cakey on my pores.

I’m between the JSM nuder and the clio mesh glow… but definitely need some opinions.

Help a girly out!

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u/punkweezer — 3 days ago

The perfect red lipstick!

I have to buy a new one redlipstick... this type of red you feel is perfect,sexy, just THE RED...

Any brand/ number of the perfect one? Thanks in advance!!! 😄

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u/Medium_Cranberry_830 — 4 days ago

Can someone tell me what my face shape is?

sorry for the jumpscare. I edited out my features to maintain anonymity, but i drew them on roughly for the size. lol it's confusing because in official photos (like these) my face looks so large and round but in selfies or in any other non official unedited photos they look so angular so I'm a bit confused. i also have a very minute widow's peak that makes it hard to part my hair exactly in the middle.

u/No_Education_7611 — 4 days ago

What is my face shape????

I've always thought my face was square because I had a wide face and jaw and wide billboard forehead but a lot of people have told me that my face was round or circle but at the same time when I look at photos of myself I think my face kinda looks diamond??? Maybe it's because I smile weird or my makeup idek

I just want to figure out so I can find makeup that actually suits my face

u/Lonely-Resolve4256 — 4 days ago

New cream eyeshadow from juvias Place.

Festive is the name of the color. Got it at ulta and I am in love. Still learning how cream works instead of powder that I’m so used to. It’s definitely giving mermaid Barbie glam. Lip color is from Sinster Love in the color “Death Becomes Her” with a splash of the discontinued Barbie lip color from NYX.

u/strangershadow34 — 5 days ago

First full face in 7 months, how could I improve?

I went through a depressive episode that led to me not taking care of myself for a while. I’ve missed wearing makeup but I noticed my skills aren’t the best as of now. I struggle to do my eyebrows and lipliner, so if anyone has any advice please let me know, even if it’s outside of brows and lips. Tyty 💟

Also, I recently got a shag haircut that I’m still learning how to style, so please ignore my hair haha

u/fuck-pickles — 6 days ago