Sammie, your post on makeup was spot on. Practice is the key.
I'll add my voice in favor of ELF (Eyes Lips Face) cosmetics (I took your advice, Sammie. Thanks). I bought everything I needed to make up my face for $45 on-line. That's very inexpensive, believe me. The quality of ELF products is very good, too. Even my wife is using them now.
A must for me is applying a moisturizing primer to a clean face (I like to use an exfoliating cleanser on my face). The primer really makes a difference in the way the foundation goes on evenly and without caking. You'll want to avoid using too much foundation so that you get a more natural look. Concealers can be used to cover tough to hide blemishes. The transparent powder from ELF is great for setting the foundation, leaving a nice matte finish to the skin.
Contouring is a must for us bio-males. It can be used to create an illusion of more feminine features (smaller, thinner nose, higher cheek bones, and a less prominent brow). Oh, and don't forget to shape those bushy male eye brows. Don't be afraid to pluck and trim your brows into a modest feminine arch. They'll look good in man-mode, too!
The hardest thing for me to master was the eyes, and I'm still terrible at it. Eyeliner takes a lot of skill and a steady hand to apply properly. I always seem to botch it, so usually I'll do my eyes first in case I have to start over from scratch. Practice is so important here.
Remember that when it comes to makeup, less is more. There's a tendency for beginners to over apply makeup. You'll have to consciously hold yourself back to avoid putting it on too thickly. You want the make up to show, but not make it obvious.
Lips are a problem for males too because most of us do not have much in the way of lips, especially the upper lip. Keep in mind that not all women have full lips either, so don't fret. Avoid putting the lip stick beyond the lip line, though. It may work for camera shots, but not up close and personal. I'm still waiting for my upper lip to swell. I have a feeling it's going to be a long, long wait. Did I hear someone say Restylane?
I really enjoy doing my makeup even though I'm still a beginner and still produce only a so-so result. I love the transformation that occurs, especially when the wig goes on. Almost any man can look good in makeup and a wig if it's done right. And when it's all done, you'll hate to take it off!
Clara
I'll add my voice in favor of ELF (Eyes Lips Face) cosmetics (I took your advice, Sammie. Thanks). I bought everything I needed to make up my face for $45 on-line. That's very inexpensive, believe me. The quality of ELF products is very good, too. Even my wife is using them now.
A must for me is applying a moisturizing primer to a clean face (I like to use an exfoliating cleanser on my face). The primer really makes a difference in the way the foundation goes on evenly and without caking. You'll want to avoid using too much foundation so that you get a more natural look. Concealers can be used to cover tough to hide blemishes. The transparent powder from ELF is great for setting the foundation, leaving a nice matte finish to the skin.
Contouring is a must for us bio-males. It can be used to create an illusion of more feminine features (smaller, thinner nose, higher cheek bones, and a less prominent brow). Oh, and don't forget to shape those bushy male eye brows. Don't be afraid to pluck and trim your brows into a modest feminine arch. They'll look good in man-mode, too!
The hardest thing for me to master was the eyes, and I'm still terrible at it. Eyeliner takes a lot of skill and a steady hand to apply properly. I always seem to botch it, so usually I'll do my eyes first in case I have to start over from scratch. Practice is so important here.
Remember that when it comes to makeup, less is more. There's a tendency for beginners to over apply makeup. You'll have to consciously hold yourself back to avoid putting it on too thickly. You want the make up to show, but not make it obvious.
Lips are a problem for males too because most of us do not have much in the way of lips, especially the upper lip. Keep in mind that not all women have full lips either, so don't fret. Avoid putting the lip stick beyond the lip line, though. It may work for camera shots, but not up close and personal. I'm still waiting for my upper lip to swell. I have a feeling it's going to be a long, long wait. Did I hear someone say Restylane?
I really enjoy doing my makeup even though I'm still a beginner and still produce only a so-so result. I love the transformation that occurs, especially when the wig goes on. Almost any man can look good in makeup and a wig if it's done right. And when it's all done, you'll hate to take it off!
Clara
But I like Maybeline mostly, I use age rewind liquid foundation in the little pump bottle...
