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Makeup starter kit recommendations l? Tutorials?

Hello!

I am looking to start teaching myself makeup skills on my own face.

  1. I’m looking for an all inclusive makeup set to buy online. I’m not looking for anything high quality or quantity really I have 0 makeup skills and am just trying to get a feel for it. I see some all inclusive sets on Amazon including brow, concealer, blushes, contours, highlighters and lip color along with all the needed tools. This sounds perfect but I want some advice.

  2. Any good YouTube tutorials / channels for learning the basics.

Thanks for any help and advice!!

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u/frankelbottom — 13 hours ago
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an offering

Hii!! I’m a student artist, currently studying special effects makeup un university and for my final project of my second year I created a prosthetic and body paint transformation of my model into a character from within the sleep token universe, taking elements from vessels mask, song lyric interpretation, understanding of runes and mythology and the overall lore.

I have adored Sleep Tokens work for quite a few years now and throughout this project, I really got to dive even deeper than I had before into the universe and just have an even bigger appreciation for them than I had before.

This look was made up of x1 silicone mask prosthetic, x1 bondo prosthetic chest piece x2 gelatine rune prosthetics and x2 bondo rune prosthetics- all handmade and applied by me

It may be hard to see, but I also incorporated the rune formula for ‘Teeth Of God, Blood Of Man’ written down the arms.

I hope you all enjoy this offering 🖤

u/ellenohara_05 — 3 days ago
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Tried this Bridgerton-coded makeup on myself

Let me know your thoughts on this

Product:

@charlottetilbury Hollywood flawless filter (2.5N)
@narsissist light reflecting skin tint
@charlottetilbury airbrush flawless setting spray
@charlottetilbury airbrush flawless compact
@sheglam_official blush

Eyes:

@lorealparis panorama mascara

Brows:

@benefitcosmetics precisely my brow pencil

Lips:

@bobbibrown

u/LawyerBubbly2679 — 4 days ago
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My aunt loved her lip stain I made her

I made this stain for my aunt cuz she knows I'm a cosmetic formulator. She wanted an every day nude she can wear to work. I'm not too sure what to name it lol( like what should I name the shade). Any suggestions?

u/Sovanni_Cosmetics — 6 days ago
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January 2027 Bride

I’m a January 2027 bride, and I’m so confused about which makeup artist to choose. I’m stuck between Noormir and Maheen Tariq.
I have combination skin, and I like dewy soft glam, since I’m going for a traditional look. I need the foundation to be like second skin.
I recently attended a wedding and the bride got ready from Noormir, but her foundation looked gray and it looked it so cakey and heavy.
Also Maheen Tariq has already opened her bookings toll Feb 2027.
P.s I got ready from Sarah Salon and Spa Karachi back in 2023, and then Aliya Tania Lahore in 2025, horrible horrible experience. I have big eyes and all of them made my eyes so heavy and the base was awful, so I’m super scared of professional makeup😭
Please help a girl out here😭😭

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u/mochi_cat12 — 5 days ago
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Did this glam look on myself for the cover

Product:

@charlottetilbury Hollywood flawless filter (2.5N)
@narsissist light reflecting skin tint
@charlottetilbury airbrush flawless setting spray
@charlottetilbury airbrush flawless compact
@sheglam_official blush

Eyes:

@lorealparis panorama mascara

Brows:

@benefitcosmetics precisely my brow pencil

Lips:

@bobbibrown

u/LawyerBubbly2679 — 11 days ago
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Please help me find this lip combo!

I got this makeup done 3 years ago for my wedding and I absolutely loved the lip combo my mua used. I want to recreate the look but I don’t know what products she used.. I asked her but she doesn’t remember either it’s been so long.. please please help me find it.. anything close will also work.. photos in different lightings are attached..

u/ToughHumor5437 — 7 days ago
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Opinion on brides doing their own makeup?

I’m curious about MUA’s honest opinions on brides doing their own makeup? Is it something that should be completely avoided or is it a good idea if you believe in your own makeup skills. I have fears since i don’t want a traditional bridal makeup and i have hooded eyes so i’m not sure how to approach this

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u/w3llno — 11 days ago
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What do you think?

A few days ago, I worked on a set where we had to make about 80 extras look sweaty using coconut oil and sponges. Since there weren't enough sponges for everyone, I cut them into smaller pieces and gave each extra their own for hygiene reasons.

Some coworkers told me this was a bad idea and that it was easier to use the same sponges on everyone because there wasn't always time for people to get their own sponge during touch-ups. I disagreed, especially since some extras had acne or warts, and I felt they deserved a more hygienic approach.

What bothers me is that those coworkers keep getting called back to the project, while I've only worked one day—and only because someone else couldn't make it. Now I'm wondering if I came across as difficult or if I was wrong for prioritizing hygiene.

Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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u/New_Albatross626 — 8 days ago
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Should I take this, or is it a scam?

I just started being a makeup artist this year, and I just received this email asking if I wanted to do makeup for a commercial for this fast fashion brand. I haven't been asked to do that much editorial stuff, and they offered to pay me as well. I'm just not sure if this email is legit or not and I don't want to give away my information if it's not safe.

u/Weird-is-norm — 12 days ago
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Tried Deepika Padukone inspired Canne film festival look on my model

Tried my hands on the famous Deepika Padukone inspired Canne film festival look. The inspo pic is attached at the end.

Let me know how i did. Need honest feedbacks!

Product deets:

@toofaced concealer (short bread)
@hudabeauty easy bake powder (cupcake)
@charlottetilbury Hollywood flawless filter (2.5N)
@narsissist light reflecting foundation (Valrius)
@dior forever glow foundation (1N)
@rarebeauty blush (Hope)
@rarebeauty bronzer stick
@dior forever glow maximiser (Peachy)
@narsissist blush (Dolce Vita)
@toofaced cheek popper highlighter
@charlottetilbury airbrush flawless setting spray

Eyes:

@imagiccosmetics professional pallete
@loverecode lashes

Brows:

@benefitcosmetics precisely my brow pencil

Lips:

@maccosmetics (Velvet Teddy)
@maccosmetics (Pink roses)
@maccosmetics ( Love Child)

u/LawyerBubbly2679 — 9 days ago
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Unsure about my Business/Instagram name

Hello! I’m a pro Makeup artist and I’m feeling unsure about my name I’ve chosen for my business/instagram. I’ve only been licensed for 2 years and have worked for other businesses. But next year I want to go solo possibly as my clientele has been being built. Currently my Instagram is Mothmanbeauty bc I love Mothman and am alternative. But I’m unsure if I should stick with that or switch to something that’s like “my name MUA” or something. I chose Mothmanbeauty to stand out and attract more of my spooky gals, but everyone else seems to incorporate their name in a way. Idk I’m feeling conflicted please help!! I still love mothmanbeauty but idkkk

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u/Conscious-Drag-9114 — 12 days ago
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Eyeliner brushes

Hey fellow MUAs, I need new eyeliner brushes. I’m over the ones I have (art brushes, Kryolan, Ben Nye, random Amazon finds). What are you using? Which ones do you love?

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u/MaggieMay1519 — 12 days ago