iheartmakeup
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my problem is sometimes overblending and making my e/s turn into one big moosh of colour
what is your greatest challenge in makeup?
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L1LMAMAJ
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I have that problem too!! I use to think to just keep blending and blending but they after awhile, you just can't see the different colors anymore!
Originally Posted by iheartmakeup
my problem is sometimes overblending and making my e/s turn into one big moosh of colour
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I have that problem too!! I use to think to just keep blending and blending but they after awhile, you just can't see the different colors anymore!
VivaGlamGirl22
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Ditto to the getting both eyes even...whether it's liner or shadow my left eye always looks better (to me) than my right...
allthatgl1tt3rs
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For myself it's getting blush right - I've only taken to wearing it recently and it's a bit embarrassing when you go heavy-handed with the stuff
On the other hand I've found a few neat tricks to reverse the damage if necessary!
On others: Mascara - I've only so far done makeup for brides, bridesmaids and mothers - people who are normally not used to having their makeup done and it's made worse when they start blinking all over the place (please just rest your eyes I may do more damage if you blink than if you don't)!
And the other is matching foundation, with the first few clients I had I made them too pale on camera (although they seemed fine in the flesh). It's a nightmare and it's something I keep practicing on and won't stop until I find the cure
On others: Mascara - I've only so far done makeup for brides, bridesmaids and mothers - people who are normally not used to having their makeup done and it's made worse when they start blinking all over the place (please just rest your eyes I may do more damage if you blink than if you don't)!
And the other is matching foundation, with the first few clients I had I made them too pale on camera (although they seemed fine in the flesh). It's a nightmare and it's something I keep practicing on and won't stop until I find the cure
BunnyBunnyBunny
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I would love to have more experience doing editorial, and I'd love to do runway or special effects makeup.
HeatherAnn
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liquid liner & a blended crease color. I suck!
cocomia
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On myself - foundation matching (SFF tends to oxidize on me... still love it though, it doesn't make me look Oompa Loompa orange!), eyeshadow application! I'm about to complete a 15-pan palette and yet I still suck at blending and making it look nice. You know how some people can make the colors gradiated/blended well but you still get the distinction between each color? Mine tends to look very VERY low contrast monochrome
Shadowy Lady
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I have a few:
- fake lashes: I know I suck at applying them coz I've never done it lol! I have naturally long lashes so I never felt like I needed falsies. I do like to try them for fun but am too scared to mess up
- Right and left eyes sometimes don't match
- I can only contour my cheeks, I don't know anything about contouring the rest of my face!
- fake lashes: I know I suck at applying them coz I've never done it lol! I have naturally long lashes so I never felt like I needed falsies. I do like to try them for fun but am too scared to mess up
- Right and left eyes sometimes don't match
- I can only contour my cheeks, I don't know anything about contouring the rest of my face!
L1LMAMAJ
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Yes SFF oxidizes on me too AND makes me look orange when used alone. that's why i have to mix it with another foundation and dilute it with lotion so it will be less crazy looking on me. i'm just trying to finish up the bottle so i can get some other kind of foundation. it's taking forever to finish.
| Originally Posted by cocomia
On myself - foundation matching (SFF tends to oxidize on me... still love it though, it doesn't make me look Oompa Loompa orange!), eyeshadow application! I'm about to complete a 15-pan palette and yet I still suck at blending and making it look nice. You know how some people can make the colors gradiated/blended well but you still get the distinction between each color? Mine tends to look very VERY low contrast monochrome
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Yes SFF oxidizes on me too AND makes me look orange when used alone. that's why i have to mix it with another foundation and dilute it with lotion so it will be less crazy looking on me. i'm just trying to finish up the bottle so i can get some other kind of foundation. it's taking forever to finish.
lovekrumpet
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Mine is definitely learning the fine art of lining with a liquid eyeliner. For some reason I'm good at lining with gel and with pencil, but liquid and I become completely incapable of hand-eye coordination.
Good thing I always make sure to have blacktrack in my kit =P
Good thing I always make sure to have blacktrack in my kit =P
atwingirl
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I have small, close set eyes. I can't get the hang of the > in the outer corner of my eye! When I try to apply it, it looks so obvious that I have overshot my eye! And crease work, forget it! I don't have a large area to work with and I find creating a lot of the looks seen here on Specktra very hard. Any really good tips on working with smaller eyes? Or how about which brushes would be best to get the job done? Thanks!
L1LMAMAJ
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Try using a smaller pointed brush like the 219 to apply color to the crease. Do it lightly because u don't want to have a harsh line like you just drew a pencil on your crease. People with small eyes always say the 224 is too big but i think it works great for any eye shape when it comes to blending out harsh lines. Also, shaping the brush while it's wet after you clean it will help the 224 become more pointed instead of fanned out all over. .Get what i mean?
| Originally Posted by atwingirl
I have small, close set eyes. I can't get the hang of the > in the outer corner of my eye! When I try to apply it, it looks so obvious that I have overshot my eye! And crease work, forget it! I don't have a large area to work with and I find creating a lot of the looks seen here on Specktra very hard. Any really good tips on working with smaller eyes? Or how about which brushes would be best to get the job done? Thanks!
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Try using a smaller pointed brush like the 219 to apply color to the crease. Do it lightly because u don't want to have a harsh line like you just drew a pencil on your crease. People with small eyes always say the 224 is too big but i think it works great for any eye shape when it comes to blending out harsh lines. Also, shaping the brush while it's wet after you clean it will help the 224 become more pointed instead of fanned out all over. .Get what i mean?
RedRibbon
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For those who find they can't get their mascara into the roots, do this: Tip your head back so that when you look into the mirror you see a lot of your eyelid, no matter how far up your lashes you put the brush you will get it into the roots and you won't have any mess on your eyelids, it takes a bit of practice but it's great once you get going.
koukla032487
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I also just only do makeup on myself. I honestly can't think of any challenges
Probably false eyelashes cause I've tried it once and just couldn't get it, though I really don't need falsies cause my eyelashes are so long already.
I noticed a lot of you girls were saying eyeliner, etc. I think the key is to really take your time and make sure there are bright lights in the room so you know what you are doing. To prevent smudging on the water line use a eyeshadow the same shade as your skin right underneath the liner. It keeps the wax from the liner from melting down your skin and also cleans up the eye area if you have excess fallout, etc.
Overall everything I have mastered just takes lot of time and dedication to "getting it right!"
I noticed a lot of you girls were saying eyeliner, etc. I think the key is to really take your time and make sure there are bright lights in the room so you know what you are doing. To prevent smudging on the water line use a eyeshadow the same shade as your skin right underneath the liner. It keeps the wax from the liner from melting down your skin and also cleans up the eye area if you have excess fallout, etc.
Overall everything I have mastered just takes lot of time and dedication to "getting it right!"
mommys-makeup
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For me shading, blending and overall matching eyeshadow colors to each other and sometimes matching e/s to blushes. And lipstick and lipglass combos.
hello_kitty
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Mine is getting both eyes to match. I swear the crease/brow bone is higher on my left eye than my right, that's my excuse!
I'll try to fix one side, then it comes out way too different, so I gotta fix the other... repeat, repeat.
I'm way too much of a perfectionist, and agonize over the tiniest bit of unequalness between my eyes. I know nobody else would notice until they got 1 foot away from my face and stared for 5 minutes, but it still bothers me.
I'm way too much of a perfectionist, and agonize over the tiniest bit of unequalness between my eyes. I know nobody else would notice until they got 1 foot away from my face and stared for 5 minutes, but it still bothers me.
L1LMAMAJ
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me too!! i am a perfectionist as well.
| Originally Posted by hello_kitty
Mine is getting both eyes to match. I swear the crease/brow bone is higher on my left eye than my right, that's my excuse!
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me too!! i am a perfectionist as well.
Steel Magnolia
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I cant possibly complete a full face of makeup in 5 mins or itl look like shite.
Also, on others, I find crepey eyelids to be a huge challenge. Any advice?
Also, on others, I find crepey eyelids to be a huge challenge. Any advice?
