Biggest Makeup Crimes committed by Women of Color

[blazeno.8]

Haha, I actually like to wear black lip liner whenever I wear red lipstick. It defines my lips more, but by no means is it a harsh line, It's more of a color gradient from dark red to bright red. I just wish I could find an actual lip liner in black instead of having to use black lipstick.

 

[MAChostage]

^^ The closest "almost black" lip liner I've seen is Iman's in Black Silk. It's available at Walgreen's (in-store and online). HTH!

 

[L281173]

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Originally Posted by blazeno.8 Haha, I actually like to wear black lipliner whenever I wear read lipstick. It defines my lips more, but by no means is it a harsh line, It's more of a color gradient from dark red to bright red. I just wish I could find an actual lip liner in black instead of having to use black lipstick.

I love to wear black lipliner with red lipstick also. I use Iman's Black Silk Lipliner pencil.

 

[NaturalSister19]

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Originally Posted by blazeno.8 Haha, I actually like to wear black lipliner whenever I wear read lipstick. It defines my lips more, but by no means is it a harsh line, It's more of a color gradient from dark red to bright red. I just wish I could find an actual lip liner in black instead of having to use black lipstick.

NYX has a liner called Y2K. Not black, more of a black/eggplant color. Great color! I have used MAC's PowerPoint Pencil in Industry to line lips, it looks very cool.

 

[Love Always Ivy]

the sharpie eyebrows really really need to stop. especially the purple ones

 

[BadBadGirl]

So it's better to use an almost black lip liner instead of a matching one for red lips?

I don't wear red yet but I am determined to find a color suitable for me.

Are there any 'rules' in regards to lip liners other than not to do the black/nude lip method?

 

[Beauty Mark]

Color your lips in entirely so when the lipstick wears, you don't have a sharp, obvious edge to your lips and no lipstick

 

[PolyphonicLove]

I absolutely HATE IT when I find out a woman has been using the same cosmetics for years.

I had to school mum last night and say, "MASCARA LASTS 3 TO SIX MONTHS, MOTHER. IF YOU USE IT A LOT, THROW IT OUT AFTER THREE; IF NOT, UP TO SIX - SEVEN IF YOU'RE DESPERATE!"

Im proud of her, cos she's taking out the time to buy quality makeup that suits her, cos she's a really deep skin tone. but dammit. THROW OUT YOUR MAKEUP WHEN ITS PAST ITS PRIME.

and you know what else, wash your damn brushes!! do you know what happens when you dont wash your brushes?

THIS HAPPENS!

yes, that is me, and I made the mistake of not washing my brushes. I used the same brush for power and blush, like an idiot, and look! dark as hell and I aint even that dark. ack.

if you can SEE the difference between your face and neck, then something is either wrong with the makeup or your brushes.

I just want people to learn from that mistake I made a few months ago! >.<

 

[MiCHiE]

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Yes, it's hella dark, but FLAWLESS!!!! **off to wash my brushes**

 

[This Is Mine]

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Originally Posted by PolyphonicLove wash your damn brushes!! do you know what happens when you dont wash your brushes?

Lol! That is actually one of my pet peeves. I work with people who wear make up as part of thier job (theatre) and constantly have to stress to them the importance of cleaning your brushes and lashes on a regular basis. It skeeves me out to see the brushes that some of the actresses use to put on make up

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by This Is Mine Lol! That is actually one of my pet peeves. I work with people who wear make up as part of thier job (theatre) and constantly have to stress to them the importance of cleaning your brushes and lashes on a regular basis. It skeeves me out to see the brushes that some of the actresses use to put on make up

Ewww, especially with heavy theatre makeup, which reminds me, when you have a company sharring theatre makeup, that is gross too. I work in the theatre, so I know how small those pay checks are. Still, go buy your own stuff, please, for the love of God. I took a Costume Design class where the tail end focused on makeup, and I had to use the community Ben Nye. Man I was so mad, and I took that stuff off as soon as I could!

**I must admit though, in the past I didn't wash my brushes as frequently as I should have, but these days (due in part to Specktra) I am absolutely annal about it, I wish them atleast once a week, or more. Pat on the back for me!

 

[PolyphonicLove]

I can get away without washing for up to a month - thats the maximum for Puffy. any longer, and I'll look like the above piccy! only a little more...
oompa loompa-ish. luckily, Ive invested in a creme blusher, a brand new tinted moisturizer, and Im about to head right into the world of concealer. no more flubs for me, dammit!

another thing, why arent women wearing the right concealer shade? they look so...

messed up. ;-;

 

[Indigowaters]

I'm probably the only one to disagree about matching. I think that's a personal preference. I like it. :shrug:

Now the black pencil,

. I think a pencil a few shades off from the skin tone can be used to tone down lighter colors so that darker skinned people can wear them without looking like a freak. Quote:

Originally Posted by claresauntie BLACK EYELINER AS A LIPLINER! That's the number one. Two: A light shadow in a obvious line as "highlight" under the brow. Blend, gals, blend! Three: not using enough color. (Example: there are other lip products besides Oh Baby! and Sinnamon)) Four: Honestly, I'm a little alarmed at how a percentage of women of color find it necessary to match their eye shadows to their outfits, regardless of whether or not it is flattering (as in the woman who wanted me to use a kelly green and hot pink combo on her eyes because that's what her shirt and shoes looked like).

 

[studiosila]

I dont know if this way listed earlier but ashy,gray, chalky white concealor for undereye circles giving the im so sick today racoon eyes look further enhanced in photographs due to direct flashes!

 

[blazeno.8]

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Originally Posted by BadBadGirl So it's better to use an almost black lip liner instead of a matching one for red lips? I don't wear red yet but I am determined to find a color suitable for me. Are there any 'rules' in regards to lip liners other than not to do the black/nude lip method?

Well you can wear whatever color lip liner that you like with red lips, it just depends on the effect that you want it to have. I personally love using black liner with purple, and brown lips too. I can try to find some pictures for you if you'd like.

 

[MiCHiE]

That's true. I just can't believe how many women wear it with gloss.

 

[sitasati]

I don't know how to blend!!!! *cries* I'm learning though ...it sucks sometimes. I'm just too lazy to stand infront of my mirror and blend and I feel like my mac blending brush that I use is just toooooo coarse or scratchy. But anyways...I've noticed the white eyeliner too...its like wtF?

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

This doesn't pertain to women of color, but keeping cosmetics, especially stuff around the eyes and mouth, for a long time is really gross. I helped a lady the other day with this super old discontinued mascara. She goes "I've had this for years and I finally ran out, do you carry it anymore?" it was everything I could do not to hurl all over her old ass mascara tube.

And another general one: don't be a bitch to a makeup artist, your face is in his or her hands. Just like you shouldn't patronize food employees unless you want boogers in your salad. Be nice to us if you want us to be nice to your face.

 

[calbear]

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04 And another general one: don't be a bitch to a makeup artist, your face is in his or her hands. Just like you shouldn't patronize food employees unless you want boogers in your salad. Be nice to us if you want us to be nice to your face.

HA!!!! So true!!!

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by studiosila I dont know if this way listed earlier but ashy,gray, chalky white concealor for undereye circles giving the im so sick today racoon eyes look further enhanced in photographs due to direct flashes!

I knew a girl who would wear this cheap peachy yellow concealor under her eyes. It was too dark for her, and it creased and crumbled. It wasn't flattering at all.