Biggest Makeup Crimes committed by Women of Color

[boujoischic]

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Originally Posted by NaturalSister19 I'm an N9 and I love C-Thru. I love to line with Night Moth, Vino, or 80% and just blend with a lip brush. It's really pretty because I do a lip-line/fill with the lip liner. Give it another chance people! IMHO, many colors can be 'made' to look good on just about anyone with the right combination of something else. You can change the tone, make something too cool warmer, turn something too dark/light to just right and vice/versa. I think that is especially true with lip products.

I love Cthru gloss as well I am an NC45 or c7 c8 in summer I use it with
cork or hodgepodge lipliner blended in toward the center so no harsh lip line but gives it dimension

 

[boujoischic]

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Originally Posted by MACa6325xi Hey, I love Towson Town Center, the folk in Baltimore keep it "real." To answer your question, I was at Columbia Mall and I guess you saw the same scene I did. It looked like MAC was giving something away. The store upstairs appeared to be the same. I guess the economy has not impacted the money we spend on MAC. I know in Maryland, WOC spend a lot of money at the MAC counters.

Oh in Columbia Mall I was probably part of that mob lol but I agree with you about skin care it's very important I hesitate to even wear makeup when I breakout because I dont want to make it worse. But I spend just as much on my skin regime as on makeup Proactiv which I swear by has seen plenty of my money but the thing that is best for your skin is probably the cheapest Water a lot of women dont drink enough no $100 cream is gonna keep your skin as clear and moisturized as just drinking enough water.

 

[boujoischic]

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Originally Posted by Kaycee37 : In general I think most women of color...(and it depends on the area of the country). *Don't enjoy experimenting with color at all* Are too cheap to purchase quality makeup, so they try to hate on females who really "paint" their face! And think by wearing the gold bronze shades that they are appearing "natural". Most don't realize they are acting ignorant....it's usually a feeling thats engrained in them as a person. Usually church, men, & community feeds into this negative opinion of makeup "hating".

Makeup hate pisses me off my sister has done it saying "I dont need makeup" because she is attractive. Well no one needs makeup it is not a neccesity like food or water but I like it it makes me feel feminine and it is fun hell even some men enjoy wearing makeup so why cant I? And is it just me or do the women who say things like I dont need makeup are the ones who have mustaches and bad skin?
Men makeup hate as well saying "Why do you wear makeup you are pretty without it."or "I dont like women who wear makeup". A boyfriend of mine said this to me and I was thinking have we met because I wear makeup damn near everyday and was wearing it when I met you. Also I hope you dont think Beyonce and Halley berry fall out of bed looking like they do on Tv they are wearing a lot of makeup and you love it. Sorry for the rant had to get that off my chest.

 

[Boasorte]

^^ I know how that goes!
Today I was in class ( I'm doing a Home Health Aide training since school's out for summer) and during the break, I whipped out my mirror, and touched up my foundation, and lipstick, and checked my lashes.
This lady was like " What's with all the makeup? Are you meeting a man?" *Rolls eyes*

My sister told me it looked like someone punched me in the eyes when I came to her house wearing dark blue on the outer V, then told me I'm too young for makeup *BTW I am 19*
smh haters man

 

[Mochahantas]

This is JHMO:

But not controlling over-active oil glands on their face. I'm I'm not talking about a 'bronze' or 'dewy' look (which I love, WOC don't always have to do matte), but just straight up greasiness. Very unattractive and it seems rampant amongst 'us.' Maybe because our skin reflect light more.

Another thing is overly pastel/too powdery eyeshadows. I've never seen a WOC (specifically AAs) rock this right.

 

[nichollecaren]

that unblended silver line under the browbone...

 

[MissResha]

^^THANK YOU!!! oh lord have mercy that drives me up the friggin wall

 

[nichollecaren]

a lady walked into my office today...with nothing on her face but that dreaded silver line and a huge fake mole! Lord help us.

 

[MissResha]

^^LMFAO!!!! thats hilarious!!

 

[YesicaElana]

I hate when women of color don't moisturize. It's the #1 cardinal rule. Moisturize. Our faces get ashy the same way our knees and elbows do.

 

[AdrianUT]

The shave off/ draw on/ "chola" thin brows/ Suprised all the time or any combination of these eyebrows.

Wrong color foundation/powder/concealer.

Too much blush/wrong colors and bad blush placement.

Make-up haters.

Gold lipstick with black liner (any black lip liner not on a goth/emo look)

Not grooming enough (ie. bushy brows, facial hair that needs to be attended to, crusty lips).

Not really a make up thing but, having the hair pulled back so tight it looks like they had a face lift.

Matching hair, nails, eye makeup, shoes, ect.

 

[Candy Christ]

Too light or too cool foundation. It can happen on anyone, but still.
A few weeks ago I was on the train going to school and this woman's foundation was so pale and waaaay too light, another time I saw this lady who's foundation matched color wise but not tone wise, it was way too cool for her. Also, Bronze or Goldish lipstick, ughh.

 

[pheonix phire]

being afraid to wear color..just becasue our skin is brown dont mean thats the only eye and ip color we can wear..in fact i try my best NOT to wear those colors.

and to be honest..i think back ip iner can be ultra chic..it just needs to be blended we..any color can be lip liner and look fly in my opinion.

 

[pheonix phire]

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Originally Posted by Ashleybubbles83 - -wearing night (or club) makeup in the daytime. i remember seeing this girl at work with bright gold and bronze makeup, and it was clearly a look that belongs in the line at the club (and not the VIP section, haha), but i thought she just came in to work forgetting to wash last night's look off her face. .

i don't believe in makeup rules..so when i think of makeup..i dont think there is a such thing as "night" and "day" looks..i think people should wear what makes them feel good so long as its flattering on them. i rarely wear what most people would deem "day time" looks. that kind of makeup dosent really apeal to me.

 

[pheonix phire]

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Originally Posted by Mochahantas This is JHMO: Another thing is overly pastel/too powdery eyeshadows. I've never seen a WOC (specifically AAs) rock this right.

oh no..hahaha this reminds me of a tut im workin on called "Pale lids are Cool"
hope i did it right.

 

[Boasorte]

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Originally Posted by pheonix phire i don't believe in makeup rules..so when i think of makeup..i dont think there is a such thing as "night" and "day" looks..i think people should wear what makes them feel good so long as its flattering on them. i rarely wear what most people would deem "day time" looks. that kind of makeup dosent really apeal to me.

Well, IDK about that, I mean you can wear a smokey eye in the day, it just can't be overly smokey if that makes sense. Like Kim K and her family for example , every time I watch that dreaded show I swear they have smokey eyes at like 11 am! No bueno

Did I or anyone mention the blue eyeshadow ( or any one colour) one the whole lid up to browbone?

 

[salamaat]

I just read all sixteen pages today! Wow. You beautiful ladies cracked me up! My son is looking at me like I lost it.

I couldn't possibly add to this list. I am guilty of a few of these things but it's a matter of opinion in some cases.

 

[pheonix phire]

i think it's a crime when a WOC thinks she cant wear any particular color for any reason..any color can be used for anything..its just a matter of bending and pairing..if your gonna wear the white liner on top..you should still do a thin black liner close to the lashline..this can be very beautiful and mod.
white eyeshadow looks great on us...just use the right base..and yes it can make a great highight whether it's matte or not.

also i dont think there is anything wrong with wearing an eyeshadow of any color from lashline to brows..this is a technique knows as a "wash"..the trick is to appy the shadow at the base of the eye near the lashline..and blend up to the brow the color should gently fade to nothing as it reaches the brow..
its a beautiful and simple technique (as it ony requires one eyeshadow)..so long as you dont leave any harsh lines..i love doing this with blues, pinks and shimery soft oranges..its a great way to experiment with color as this leaves a soft "wash" of color on the lid and is very fresh looking.

 

[HeavenLeiBlu]

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Originally Posted by pheonix phire i think it's a crime when a WOC thinks she cant wear any particular color for any reason..any color can be used for anything..its just a matter of bending and pairing..if your gonna wear the white liner on top..you should still do a thin black liner close to the lashline..this can be very beautiful and mod. white eyeshadow looks great on us...just use the right base..and yes it can make a great highight whether it's matte or not. also i dont think there is anything wrong with wearing an eyeshadow of any color from lashline to brows..this is a technique knows as a "wash"..the trick is to appy the shadow at the base of the eye near the lashline..and blend up to the brow the color should gently fade to nothing as it reaches the brow.. its a beautiful and simple technique (as it ony requires one eyeshadow)..so long as you dont leave any harsh lines..i love doing this with blues, pinks and shimery soft oranges..its a great way to experiment with color as this leaves a soft "wash" of color on the lid and is very fresh looking.

Eh, gotta say that I disagree with all the above and the idea that we all can wear "anything". I believe that WOC can successfully pull off the the varying hues of all the colors... unless you're going for some time of editorial, experimental or many of the more artistic looks I see. I can't think of a time where a wash of "just" say, a neon color on the eye looks nice, except in the situations I mentioned.

I see why/how many WOC prefer to see tuts done with women with similar complexions as themselves because following someone else's "rules" or directions don't work. For example, I saw a gorgeous look done by a very popular youtuber, whose complexion is way lighter than my own. By using the colors she used, the end result didn't look like hers. Another youtuber did the same tut with the same colors, and it looked stikingly different on her as well. In order for me to pull off the look, I had to use different colors from the same brand, because my skin doesn't show off those colors in the same way.

There are a lot of us walking around looking like some damn fools because

a) application is wrong ( and I do believe that is a significant factor for any and every type of product on ANYONE).

b) someone sees product that they like on someone else, they run and go out and by the same thing(s), thinking that they will play the same on their face, and not consider an alternative in the same color family that will suit them in order to pull off the same look.

c) someone taking the idea that we can wear anything at anytime, and not adjusting looks for the appropriate place and time


People need to do work and find out HOW to wear colors to suit them INDIVIDUALLY, or having an artist do the work fro them instead of just going balls out. I see people around my way and on the train all the time looking like steaming piles of horse manure, because they took the idea that we can wear anything, and just went all nutty with it.



I sense a dogpile may be coming after this, but, I had to get that out.

 

[Boasorte]

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Originally Posted by HeavenLeiBlu Eh, gotta say that I disagree with all the above and the idea that we all can wear "anything". I believe that WOC can successfully pull off the the varying hues of all the colors... unless you're going for some time of editorial, experimental or many of the more artistic looks I see. I can't think of a time where a wash of "just" say, a neon color on the eye looks nice, except in the situations I mentioned. I see why/how many WOC prefer to see tuts done with women with similar complexions as themselves because following someone else's "rules" or directions don't work. For example, I saw a gorgeous look done by a very popular youtuber, whose complexion is way lighter than my own. By using the colors she used, the end result didn't look like hers. Another youtuber did the same tut with the same colors, and it looked stikingly different on her as well. In order for me to pull off the look, I had to use different colors from the same brand, because my skin doesn't show off those colors in the same way. There are a lot of us walking around looking like some damn fools because a) application is wrong ( and I do believe that is a significant factor for any and every type of product on ANYONE b) someone sees product that they like on someone else, they run and go out and by the same thing(s), thinking that they will play the same on their face, and not consider an alternative in the same color family that will suit them in order to pull off the same look. c) taking the idea that we can wear anything at anytime, and not adjusting looks for the appropriate place and time People need to do work and find out HOW to wear colors to suit them INDIVIDUALLY, or having an artist do the work fro them instead of just going balls out. I see people around my way and on the train all the time looking like steaming piles of hore manure, because they took the idea that we can wear anything, and just went all nutty with it. I sense a dogpile may be coming after this, but, I had to get that out.

I totally agree