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NS Makeup thread! (the pretty kind)

Kreitzmoorland
14-12-2006, 19:18
Well, since the other topic seemed to get a bit side-tracked from ethnicity, I figure there should be a proper venue for beauty tips.

I normally never wear makeup, but last week I went to get new mascara (mine was like, three years old, and though it still seemed fine to me, and hadn't run out [tells you something right there, eh?], I was tired of being admonished by my bacteria-weary and beauty-expert friend) and while I was at the drugstore I got this urge to buy some lipstick {which I have to admit is hot}, and eyeshadow, and new liner too. So now I have a hole in my pocket, and a bunch of makeup I'll probably wear like, once. I don't see why tiny blobs of congealed oil with a bit of colour in them should be so expensive.

Anyway, has someone tried that mascara with the white basecoat and the black (or whatever colour) topcoat!? It looked so enrmous and tempting in the store, but I decided against it, seeing as how I'm sure it must be a gimmick and the two are exactly the same. But then, maybe they aren't.
Call to power
14-12-2006, 19:20
I wish I could find guy makeup:(
Morganatron
14-12-2006, 19:20
My friend's mother gave me some for my birthday. I don't usually wear makeup either, and I don't know if it was the product or if I didn't apply it correctly, but it looked like a tarantula was crawling out of my eyeball.
Curious Inquiry
14-12-2006, 19:22
I think we'll need some photos to be able to tell, don't you?
IL Ruffino
14-12-2006, 19:23
Is nail polish makeup?

Not that I wear nail polish..
Rameria
14-12-2006, 19:24
I haven't tried that mascara, but my friend did and she didn't like it. Of course, this is the same friend that has the 24k gold eyelash curler, and she's a bit... picky. To put it nicely.
Curious Inquiry
14-12-2006, 19:28
Is nail polish makeup?

Not that I wear nail polish..

Funny, I've always envisioned you with painted toenails . . .
Pure Metal
14-12-2006, 19:29
i don't wear makeup.
Ashmoria
14-12-2006, 19:31
i prefer to buy my makeup at the drugstore or walmart. when you pay $30+ for mascara you keep it way too long. if you pay $3 and find out that its just not your color, you can toss it without a second thought.

if you want better eyelashes than you were born with its probably better to try false eyelashes instead of gunking up the ones you have. its too easy to have that extender mascara stuff clump up.

i saw a model on the today show wearing little sparkles on her upper eyelashes as a holiday look. it was kinda cool.
IL Ruffino
14-12-2006, 19:32
Funny, I've always envisioned you with painted toenails . . .
Well.. there have been times..
i don't wear makeup.

That's because you don't neep it. :fluffle:
*morphs into Glitz* *freaks out*
The Infinite Dunes
14-12-2006, 19:32
I seem to remember I was pretty good applier of makeup. For reasons unknown to myself my sister seemed willing to let me apply her makeup for her.

Also, I don't know why, but peole seem to have an inexplicable urge to feminise me. If I drop my attention for 10 seconds (and I've let my hari grow long enough), I find it being platted. I've also had make applied to me on at least several occassions. I think I let it happen because I like the attention. *ahem* There was even this one time when it happened in middle of a police state that has outlawed homosexuality... you should have seen the look I got from a member of staff when she got into the lift with us. Hah!
Luipaard
14-12-2006, 19:32
I haven't tried that mascara, but my friend did and she didn't like it. Of course, this is the same friend that has the 24k gold eyelash curler, and she's a bit... picky. To put it nicely.

But a 24k gold eyelash curler wouldnt work that well would it? Gold isnt a very strong metal.
Anyway, that white base with black top coat doesnt look very good, its just like putting on two coats of mascara, it just tends to go lumpy on your eyelashes and look nasty. Try clinique long pretty lashes, its a really good one.
Ashmoria
14-12-2006, 19:33
Is nail polish makeup?

Not that I wear nail polish..

on men it does. there are lots of very dark nail polishes for sale these days. it can be a good edgy look on a guy.

ever try eyeliner? used subtly it can be dynamite.
Luipaard
14-12-2006, 19:34
on men it does. there are lots of very dark nail polishes for sale these days. it can be a good edgy look on a guy.

ever try eyeliner? used subtly it can be dynamite.

Like johnney depp in POTC. *sigh* he looked v hot and he was wearing eyeliner.
Morganatron
14-12-2006, 19:35
You know, it's interesting. As an adolescent my mother said "You can't wear makeup until you're 16!" And then 16 rolled around and I never really cared about wearing it. Now I'm in my mid-20s and it's starting to bug me that I never learned. Can anyone recommend a good starting point besides those idiotic magazines you find in grocery stores?
IL Ruffino
14-12-2006, 19:37
on men it does. there are lots of very dark nail polishes for sale these days. it can be a good edgy look on a guy.

ever try eyeliner? used subtly it can be dynamite.

Eyeliner terrifies me.
Rameria
14-12-2006, 19:40
But a 24k gold eyelash curler wouldnt work that well would it? Gold isnt a very strong metal.
*shrug* I dunno, she seems to like it and it hasn't broken or anything. It's supposed to be better for sensitive skin or something.
Ashmoria
14-12-2006, 19:41
Like johnney depp in POTC. *sigh* he looked v hot and he was wearing eyeliner.

Eyeliner terrifies me.

johnny depp looks good no matter what. he does look particularily good in eyeliner though

you dont have to wear it like a pirate. just dot a bit on the away-from-the-eye side of the lashes all the way from the beginning to the end. even just a bit makes your eyes stand out. (then work up to the pirate level) its sexy on guys.
Pure Metal
14-12-2006, 19:43
That's because you don't neep it. :fluffle:
*morphs into Glitz* *freaks out*

i certainly don't neep it :p
*runs away!*
Ashmoria
14-12-2006, 19:45
You know, it's interesting. As an adolescent my mother said "You can't wear makeup until you're 16!" And then 16 rolled around and I never really cared about wearing it. Now I'm in my mid-20s and it's starting to bug me that I never learned. Can anyone recommend a good starting point besides those idiotic magazines you find in grocery stores?

you could try one of those places in the mall that sell you makeup by giving you a free makeover. they do tend to go overboard in what they put on your face but its not a bad starting point.

makeup is good for those days when you want to look glamorous. all of the beautiful women in magazines, movies, and tv shows look extremely ordinary without makeup. therefore, if done right, you can be as pretty as any movie star.
Morganatron
14-12-2006, 19:49
you could try one of those places in the mall that sell you makeup by giving you a free makeover. they do tend to go overboard in what they put on your face but its not a bad starting point.

makeup is good for those days when you want to look glamorous. all of the beautiful women in magazines, movies, and tv shows look extremely ordinary without makeup. therefore, if done right, you can be as pretty as any movie star.

I might give it a try. Thanks.

Peh. Being a girl really sucks sometimes. :p
Curious Inquiry
14-12-2006, 19:54
I might give it a try. Thanks.

Peh. Being a girl really sucks sometimes. :p

I'll ignore the obvious implication.
This is totally OT, but of all the quotes from 2112 I can imagine, the one in your sig seems least likely to be quoted, given the nature of the album and its inspiration and all . . .
Luipaard
14-12-2006, 19:56
I might give it a try. Thanks.

Peh. Being a girl really sucks sometimes. :p

It could be worse tho, you could be a boy. Internet is also a good place to learn about what makeup goes where.
Anyway, as a start just use a finger and smear concealer over any spots/other red bits, then take mascara and starting right at the base of the lashes run it up the lash. Its always good to wiggle it side to side as you do this as it stops it clumping. Then dust a bit of brown or bronze eyeshadow over your eyelids.
There, easy.
Ashmoria
14-12-2006, 19:58
I might give it a try. Thanks.

Peh. Being a girl really sucks sometimes. :p

if you have a friend who wears really nice makeup you can ask her to "give you a makeover". people who love makeup tend to love to put it on other people too. she might do a better job than a store since she wouldnt be selling you anything.
Kreitzmoorland
14-12-2006, 20:01
My friend's mother gave me some for my birthday. I don't usually wear makeup either, and I don't know if it was the product or if I didn't apply it correctly, but it looked like a tarantula was crawling out of my eyeball.
Some kinds are pretty awful. If it looks like a spider, than you know you've put on too many coats. I like the maybelling full'n'soft (I know, they allways come up with the msot embarrasing names) because it's not very stiff - ie, you don't feel like you have this carboard spike stuck to your eye. Mascara is more or less the greatest makeup ever.

Is nail polish makeup?

Not that I wear nail polish..nice attempted coverup Ruffy. We all know you'e a chipped-black-nail-polish-emo-kid.
Morganatron
14-12-2006, 20:03
I'll ignore the obvious implication.
:D


This is totally OT, but of all the quotes from 2112 I can imagine, the one in your sig seems least likely to be quoted, given the nature of the album and its inspiration and all . . .

I once wrote a short story about the Priests of Syrinx and the symbol of the Red Star. This line had inspired that.

If I could, I would sig the whole song.

Wow. That was really nerdy. *hides*
Kreitzmoorland
14-12-2006, 20:07
It could be worse tho, you could be a boy. Internet is also a good place to learn about what makeup goes where.
Anyway, as a start just use a finger and smear concealer over any spots/other red bits, then take mascara and starting right at the base of the lashes run it up the lash. Its always good to wiggle it side to side as you do this as it stops it clumping. Then dust a bit of brown or bronze eyeshadow over your eyelids.
There, easy.I don't believe in the wiggle, personally. You might want to try some eyeliner too. It takes a bit of practice to do properly but it can be really dramatic. Start with a normal eyeliner pencil, which is good and sharp. You want to apply it as close to you eyelashes as you can, (or sort of *in* your lash line - in short little strokes or dabs. Don't try to do one continuous line because it'll just end up crooked and too thin and inconsistent and awful. for you bottom lid, you can put it inside you lashline (if it doesn't hurt) for a less obvious effect.
Curious Inquiry
14-12-2006, 20:07
:D



I once wrote a short story about the Priests of Syrinx and the symbol of the Red Star. This line had inspired that.

If I could, I would sig the whole song.

Wow. That was really nerdy. *hides*

If it's on teh intrawebs, you could linky to the story in your sig . . .
ETA: Your gnome has a teapot!
Luipaard
14-12-2006, 20:09
I don't believe in the wiggle, personally. You might want to try some eyeliner too. It takes a bit of practice to do properly but it can be really dramatic. Start with a normal eyeliner pencil, which is good and sharp. You want to apply it as close to you eyelashes as you can, (or sort of *in* your lash line - in short little strokes or dabs. Don't try to do one continuous line because it'll just end up crooked and too thin and inconsistent and awful. for you bottom lid, you can put it inside you lashline (if it doesn't hurt) for a less obvious effect.

If your doing eyeliner for the first time its best to get someone to show you tho, and when your doing the bottom inside lash it tickles a lot till you get used to it.
Delator
14-12-2006, 20:25
Makeup is overrated...most women are far more attractive without it than with it.

But meh...the most I know on the subject is the bit of eyeliner I had to wear for a school play...so forget I said anything. :p
Andaluciae
14-12-2006, 20:28
Closest thing I'll ever get to makeup (it's too expensive, and as a guy, I really don't need to purchase it) is if I were to grow some of the scratchy stuff on my face. Maybe a chinstrap or something along those lines.

But that requires a lot of patience, and on me, would probably look pretty dumb.
SCRAPPY SMURFS
14-12-2006, 20:45
general reply
make-up can be beneficial to whomever has to look at you. if you hate make-up you probably need it. people have used make-up since the first hominid caught their reflection and realized they weren't easy on the eyes and the local cave drunk wouldn't touch them regardless of intoxication.
every living organism has a natural mechanism that deceives the eye and reality... to score. women that try to take a superior high ground arguing make-up is for less enlightened, shallow, or insecure women; should probably take the time spent hating, and slap some lipstick on, make friends with the power, beauty, and feminine goddess within - pure sexuality unconsciously brimming, with strength and vulnerability. make-up or not. until your in a garter, lingerie, some heels, & a little lipstick, with the man or woman you want to want you...and you see the lust, loss of composure, and desire induced by being HER... if you know that moment, and miss the value of tools... forget a partner, buy a vibrator, and enjoy.
Slaughterhouse five
14-12-2006, 20:48
a paper bag is cheaper and looks much better then the amount of makeup some of the girls around here wear.
Kreitzmoorland
14-12-2006, 20:59
a paper bag is cheaper and looks much better then the amount of makeup some of the girls around here wear.
notwithstanding that, I quite like my new red lips:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/maayan009/lip1.jpg
Slaughterhouse five
14-12-2006, 21:03
notwithstanding that, I quite like my new red lips:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/maayan009/lip1.jpg

Very nice :fluffle:
Maineiacs
14-12-2006, 21:08
notwithstanding that, I quite like my new red lips:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/maayan009/lip1.jpg

All I can think of is the opening credits to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Kreitzmoorland
14-12-2006, 21:16
All I can think of is the opening credits to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.Amazingly, I still haven't seen that movie. But since people seem to like it, I'll take that as a compliment.
Curious Inquiry
14-12-2006, 21:19
Amazingly, I still haven't seen that movie. But since people seem to like it, I'll take that as a compliment.

I thought the same thing. It is a compliment.
Infinite Revolution
14-12-2006, 21:24
is there any such thing as light mascara (that's the stuff for eyelashes, yes?) only all the girls i know that wear mascara end up with the hugest eyelashes ever and i already have long curly eyelashes. if i was to wear makeup i'd only go with that and eyeliner i reckon, but subtly. just cuz i like my eyes but not the rest of my face.

one of my friends got her eyelashes tinted (they're usually white blonde) and they looked perfect, but i can't afford that. plus it's semi permanent and i'd only want it for a night out every now and then.
Kreitzmoorland
14-12-2006, 21:29
is there any such thing as light mascara (that's the stuff for eyelashes, yes?) only all the girls i know that wear mascara end up with the hugest eyelashes ever and i already have long curly eyelashes. if i was to wear makeup i'd only go with that and eyeliner i reckon, but subtly. just cuz i like my eyes but not the rest of my face.

one of my friends got her eyelashes tinted (they're usually white blonde) and they looked perfect, but i can't afford that. plus it's semi permanent and i'd only want it for a night out every now and then.Sure, you can get lots of different kinds. Mostly people want to darken their lashes so that they stand out more, but you can get brown and lighter colours too. I've got long lashes too - so I don't bother with the ulrua-ultra-extend-thincken-volumize stuff and stick with the basic (and cheaper) versions. Like I said before, I like Maybelline fulln'soft - it seems to work fine.
Luipaard
14-12-2006, 21:31
is there any such thing as light mascara (that's the stuff for eyelashes, yes?) only all the girls i know that wear mascara end up with the hugest eyelashes ever and i already have long curly eyelashes. if i was to wear makeup i'd only go with that and eyeliner i reckon, but subtly. just cuz i like my eyes but not the rest of my face.

one of my friends got her eyelashes tinted (they're usually white blonde) and they looked perfect, but i can't afford that. plus it's semi permanent and i'd only want it for a night out every now and then.

Thats why i like the clinique one, its nice and subtle. Or the body shop ones arnt too bad. Generally, just go for something that says lenghtening not thickening.
Infinite Revolution
14-12-2006, 21:40
Sure, you can get lots of different kinds. Mostly people want to darken their lashes so that they stand out more, but you can get brown and lighter colours too. I've got long lashes too - so I don't bother with the ulrua-ultra-extend-thincken-volumize stuff and stick with the basic (and cheaper) versions. Like I said before, I like Maybelline fulln'soft - it seems to work fine.

Thats why i like the clinique one, its nice and subtle. Or the body shop ones arnt too bad. Generally, just go for something that says lenghtening not thickening.

cool, i shall bear this in mind. most of my female friends seem to all wear heavy makeup although it took me a while to notice, i just thought they had nice skin :rolleyes:, i'm generally fairly oblivious though. i only have one male friend who wears makeup and he only wears foundation and mostly only to cover up spots when he has them.
Outcast Jesuits
14-12-2006, 21:43
I never wear mascara...I'm fine with eyeshadow in reds, blues, and greens, but most of the other stuff either (a) makes me break out from an allergic reaction, or (b) makes me look retarded.
Kreitzmoorland
14-12-2006, 21:47
I never wear mascara...I'm fine with eyeshadow in reds, blues, and greens, but most of the other stuff either (a) makes me break out from an allergic reaction, or (b) makes me look retarded.
Really? I find that usually bright coloured shadow makes you look either like a teeny-bopper, or really trashy. I usually stick to browns or luminescent neutrals or darker grays, with the odd bit of colour on the side of the lid.
Yeah, allergies suck. Luckily, I don't think anything would happen to me if you fed me poison (in moderation). But alot of stuff these days is alledgedly hypoallergenic.
Luipaard
14-12-2006, 21:52
I never wear mascara...I'm fine with eyeshadow in reds, blues, and greens, but most of the other stuff either (a) makes me break out from an allergic reaction, or (b) makes me look retarded.

Try number 7 stuff, isnt their entire range supposed to be hypoalergenic? It works for my mum anyway. And if you are alergic to powders, cremes are usually better.
Hey, has anypne tried those eyeshadows from teh bodyshop that come in fours, and are slightly sparkly. You know, the ones that can be used either wet or dry. Great things.
Dempublicents1
14-12-2006, 22:42
if you want better eyelashes than you were born with its probably better to try false eyelashes instead of gunking up the ones you have. its too easy to have that extender mascara stuff clump up.

Have you had false eyelashes? I've thought about getting them for my wedding (and honeymoon, since they apparently last up to a month), but I'm a bit antsy about it. I can't stand things being near my eyes unless I'm controlling them, and I know I wouldn't know how to put falsies on myself, especially not the long lasting kind.

i saw a model on the today show wearing little sparkles on her upper eyelashes as a holiday look. it was kinda cool.

Sounds cute.
HOOR
14-12-2006, 22:43
The white basecoat eyeliner just gets clumpy and nasty. I use it only for the white and then thin it out with an eyelash comb until I just have nicely defined and brightened eyes. I also use white eyeliner, but blended so only a makeup artist would be able to tell that I'm wearing it.

If you're looking for really excellent makeup I would go with Bare Minerals. I'm primarily a powder freak, though.

Buff, buff, buff, buff, buff, buff...buff some more & go!

J.
Dempublicents1
14-12-2006, 22:49
makeup is good for those days when you want to look glamorous. all of the beautiful women in magazines, movies, and tv shows look extremely ordinary without makeup. therefore, if done right, you can be as pretty as any movie star.

There are a few who actually look better without. If you've ever seen Gwen Stefani without makeup, she looks soooooo much better. But then again, she really cakes it on when she wears it.
Outcast Jesuits
14-12-2006, 22:51
Really? I find that usually bright coloured shadow makes you look either like a teeny-bopper, or really trashy. I usually stick to browns or luminescent neutrals or darker grays, with the odd bit of colour on the side of the lid.
Yeah, allergies suck. Luckily, I don't think anything would happen to me if you fed me poison (in moderation). But alot of stuff these days is alledgedly hypoallergenic.

I like pastels. I very pale, so everything looks vibrant against me.
My face is very sensitive. It sucks.
Dempublicents1
14-12-2006, 22:52
is there any such thing as light mascara (that's the stuff for eyelashes, yes?) only all the girls i know that wear mascara end up with the hugest eyelashes ever and i already have long curly eyelashes. if i was to wear makeup i'd only go with that and eyeliner i reckon, but subtly. just cuz i like my eyes but not the rest of my face.

I used to have this wonderful green mascara. I only wore it for a night out or on St. Patty's Day, but it was great fun. Another friend had blue.

Of course, I usually just wear black or brown. =)
Gravlen
14-12-2006, 23:27
Amazingly, I still haven't seen that movie. But since people seem to like it, I'll take that as a compliment.

It is a compliment. :)

And remember:

It's just a jump to the left...
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5491/jumpleftmq6.jpg


...and then a step to the right :D
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1282/stepvm2.jpg

*Dances on the table*
Happylands
14-12-2006, 23:31
http://smilies.sofrayt.com/fdm/lipstick.gif


http://smilies.sofrayt.com/fdm/make-up.gif
Ashmoria
14-12-2006, 23:46
There are a few who actually look better without. If you've ever seen Gwen Stefani without makeup, she looks soooooo much better. But then again, she really cakes it on when she wears it.

ive never seen her without makeup but does she look gorgeous or just better? lots of people look better without the horrid makeup they wear, they just dont look like moviestars.


ive never tried false eyelashes.
Kreitzmoorland
15-12-2006, 08:35
It is a compliment. :)

And remember:

It's just a jump to the left...
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5491/jumpleftmq6.jpg


...and then a step to the right :D
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1282/stepvm2.jpg

*Dances on the table*
Party in the thread!? *Raises plucked & filled brow*

Here, I'll hook you up with some immodest stage makeup Gravlen.
Cabra West
15-12-2006, 09:30
ive never seen her without makeup but does she look gorgeous or just better? lots of people look better without the horrid makeup they wear, they just dont look like moviestars.


ive never tried false eyelashes.

I've never seen anybody looking better without a touch of makeup. But I've seen tons of people who got the makeup so wrong they looked like zombies.
So, whatever you do, don't overdo it. Makeup should be seen, not noticed.