How to put on makeup better
- Thread starter Calicd29
- Start date
I'd would be awesome if you could show me in person, if not helpful tips over the net would also work. Thank you
SweetErika
Fingers Crossed
- Joined
- Apr 27, 2004
- Posts
- 13,442
Have you looked at YouTube and other videos on application? If not, start there. There are tons of tutorials on makeup basics and specifics available - many by makeup artists, even!
Secondly, why not hook up with others in the community and get advice? Many drag queens, transfolk and crossdressers are masters of makeup. and illusion in general. If I were you, I'd seek out those who passed well and get their help, especially since they're already used to working with similar features and issues. If you're in CA, you shouldn't have trouble finding passable folks in your community.
Secondly, why not hook up with others in the community and get advice? Many drag queens, transfolk and crossdressers are masters of makeup. and illusion in general. If I were you, I'd seek out those who passed well and get their help, especially since they're already used to working with similar features and issues. If you're in CA, you shouldn't have trouble finding passable folks in your community.
Start with a basic google search, it may lead you to specific internet communities where you can seek advice from seasoned makeup users. Also, YouTube is brilliant place to start, you probably will find make up tutorials for crossdressers.
You could also have a look at some of the make up forums. One of them is sure to have a thread on make up tips for crossdressers. Maybe try doing a blog search as well? Somebody somewhere will have documented their journey, and make up tips.
Bit of a long winded post, but I hope it helps.
You could also have a look at some of the make up forums. One of them is sure to have a thread on make up tips for crossdressers. Maybe try doing a blog search as well? Somebody somewhere will have documented their journey, and make up tips.
Bit of a long winded post, but I hope it helps.
TomorrowsChild
Virgin
- Joined
- Jul 15, 2012
- Posts
- 3
YouTube, YouTube, YouTube! You'll find tutorials from transgender and/ or crossdressing people. You'll also find tutorials from makeup artists and people who are just really damn good at applying make up- you'd be amazed by some of the looks that are created from people without any formal training, they just practice a lot.
Just watch and practice, practice, practice! That's the only advice I can give you.
Good Luck!
Just watch and practice, practice, practice! That's the only advice I can give you.
Good Luck!
I realize how hard this is for many CD's, but have you thought of getting makeup lessons from someone who does makeup professionally? There are people who do bridal makeup and so forth, or beauty salons that do makeup, where you probably could arrange private lessons. I have found that money is money, and it is a great way to learn what kind of colors work and so forth. If you are nervous about their reaction, send them an e-mail first and ask, if they don't respond or respond negatively move on to the next person. I know CD's who are good friends with their local Merle Nornam or Avon rep *smile*. One of the keys is learning how to match colors, if you are ruddy skinned or peach skinned different colors work.
After that, it comes down to practice. There are some basic things I found that many CD's have problems with:
-Matching foundation to you skin tone, there is an art to that. One thing I recommend, use a good quality foundation, most drugstore foundations I found didn't cover right, I ended up finding out that clinique worked well for me, but there are plenty of others.
-If you have a heavy beard shadow that can be a pain in the neck. Some use 'clown white' under their foundation, I found that Dermablend cover worked best for me. It is pretty heavy stuff and takes a bit to work with, but using that with their setting powder worked great for me, and I had a heavy shadow (I had my face totally cleared by electrolysis and between that and moves was totally clear; some has returned, but I have no shadow).
-Be careful of bold colors! I realize the temptation to be out there, to look like temptress in a film noir and so forth, but it works better if you choose your colors. Subtle eyeshadows work better if you are trying to look 'real', the lighter browns and golds, or lighter pastels, versus the heavy colors. Likewise with Blush I found the blush that is a palette of colors (physicians formula makes a nice one)
-Use as little makeup as possible. With foundation, the tendency is to go overboard, but it is kind of like when spray painting something, you do it lightly and build up rather then a heavy layer. I know from my own experience I would sit there and see every flaw or where I thought my beard would show, would go heavy, and it ends up kind of clumping on your face if you do that. With a liquid or creme foundation, use a little, spread it, then repeat that in another section, and go until you have the look.
One little trick: With cell phone cameras being so ubiquitous, you can use that to judge how you look to a certain extent (though cameras are rough) or use a webcam to see how you look. It will show where things are uneven or where the beard is not covered right, allows you a kind of instant feedback.
You tube has a ton of videos as well.
After that, it comes down to practice. There are some basic things I found that many CD's have problems with:
-Matching foundation to you skin tone, there is an art to that. One thing I recommend, use a good quality foundation, most drugstore foundations I found didn't cover right, I ended up finding out that clinique worked well for me, but there are plenty of others.
-If you have a heavy beard shadow that can be a pain in the neck. Some use 'clown white' under their foundation, I found that Dermablend cover worked best for me. It is pretty heavy stuff and takes a bit to work with, but using that with their setting powder worked great for me, and I had a heavy shadow (I had my face totally cleared by electrolysis and between that and moves was totally clear; some has returned, but I have no shadow).
-Be careful of bold colors! I realize the temptation to be out there, to look like temptress in a film noir and so forth, but it works better if you choose your colors. Subtle eyeshadows work better if you are trying to look 'real', the lighter browns and golds, or lighter pastels, versus the heavy colors. Likewise with Blush I found the blush that is a palette of colors (physicians formula makes a nice one)
-Use as little makeup as possible. With foundation, the tendency is to go overboard, but it is kind of like when spray painting something, you do it lightly and build up rather then a heavy layer. I know from my own experience I would sit there and see every flaw or where I thought my beard would show, would go heavy, and it ends up kind of clumping on your face if you do that. With a liquid or creme foundation, use a little, spread it, then repeat that in another section, and go until you have the look.
One little trick: With cell phone cameras being so ubiquitous, you can use that to judge how you look to a certain extent (though cameras are rough) or use a webcam to see how you look. It will show where things are uneven or where the beard is not covered right, allows you a kind of instant feedback.
You tube has a ton of videos as well.
Lord Pmann
Lord
- Joined
- Mar 12, 2012
- Posts
- 21,111
forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?p=40264167#post40264167
She seems to know what's up.
She seems to know what's up.
Similar threads
