For those of you ladies who wear makeup

Deliaallmylife · 2024-09-20T15:37:05+00:00

There is no trick. If it is important to you then you just do it. Build it into your morning routine and force yourself until it's a habit.

But also, light make up is completely acceptable. I bet there are even women here who don't wear any. It is not a requirement by any stretch.

Forward_Let5928 · 2024-09-20T17:35:54+00:00

Once you get a good routine down, it only takes 5-10 minutes. I do:

Light foundation applied with dampened sponge
Neutral or subtly colored eyeshadow (for me it's pinks, peaches, coppers, golds and silvers with a subtle metallic fleck in them. Darker colors on the lid, lighter under the brow. Apply with fingers and then quickly blend with a brush. Lighter, neutrals that work with your skin tone are more forgiving)
Peach toned undereye concealer applied with finger (I've got permanent bad blue dark circles, and it makes a huge difference)
Very light second layer of slightly lighter colored foundation on cheek/undereye area to blend the concealer, hide eyeshadow fallout, act as a subtle highlighter
Light blush and pearlescent cheek highlighter on cheekbones after the blush
Setting spray (the NYX dewy spray is my favorite)
Mascara
Lipstick, I usually use pinks and mauves close to my natural lip color

I've gotten this down to 5-10 minutes, even though it sounds like a lot. Having a good makeup bag/organizer with everything in it's place helps a ton with speed. Don't waste time digging through a disorganized bag or drawer trying to find products.

Also, finding a makeup brand that excites/inspires you helps a lot. For me it's colourpop. They have a fun, bright, girly aesthetic to their products with lots of fun eyeshadow pallettes. I get excited to buy and try new color pallettes as they release them. I like having a variety of choices depending on what mood I'm in, and their stuff is affordable enough to amass a collection. I'm also an artist and love color, and it scratches the artist itch in me.

I wasn't always into the near daily wear that I do now. It used to be only special occasions. My boyfriend complimented me when I would wear it and said that while I look great without it, he loves seeing me in it. That gave me a bunch of motivation to do it more regularly, too. He always compliments me when I wear it, and that helps with the motivation, too.

sandwichandtortas · 2024-09-20T15:40:44+00:00

I do, I really like how I look with makeup on. I have a daily routine I usually do on my way to work and takes a few minutes:

Concealer in my undereye and nose, the same shade of my skin (usually Armani Powerfabric, as it is self setting so I don't need powder on top)
Blush (stila convertible in peony)
Brow gel (glossier brow gel)
Mascara (Maybelline Sky High)
Lipcolor (this I vary, but it's usually a tinted lipbalm or a soft lipstick that doesn't a lot of effort, such as Glossier Generation G in zip)

This could work with you, tweaking it depending on your face: Maybe you have thick lashes and can skip mascara, bronzer looks better than blush, you have textured skin so a tinted moisturizer gives you some coverage or have oily skin and prefer to do a layer of coloured or setting powder.

OkKaleidoscope9696 · 2024-09-20T16:40:30+00:00

If the amount you wear works for you, keep it up. Nothing wrong with light makeup. That's better in a lot of ways.

I just enjoy makeup, lol. I always wear some eyeliner, eyeshadow, and concealer if I'm going to work or somewhere where I'd like to look nice.

If I have enough time, which I usually do, I like to wear contour/bronzer, blush, lipliner, and fill in my brows.

Scared-Tea-8911 · 2024-09-20T19:22:13+00:00

For me, good products have made a huge difference. When you are fighting with your blush to blend out, or your eyeshadow keeps smudging, it’s hard to be efficient! I can do my makeup in about 10 minutes if needed, which is great for days that I don’t have a ton of spare time to do a full glam sort of look!

If I only need to cover some redness or patchiness, I don’t do a “full beat”, I just do concealer under the eyes and a little bit of bronzer as my base before moving on to color (blush, eyeshadow, lips).

In terms of product recommendations… I personally love Westman Atelier for face - super blend-able, looks very natural, and very quick to put on. I use Tarte for eyeshadow, and Sulwhasoo tinted lip serum for my lips.

I’m a bit beyond my “youthful experimentation” phase, so I just have the products I love and stick to a super repeatable look. I do mix up my eye look once in a while, but I feel like once you find a consistent look you love, and is pretty/flattering, it’s more effective to get the best product you can afford in your ideal shade instead of 500 products that you never wear because they aren’t “you”. 😊

yktvvvvvvvvvv · 2024-09-20T22:49:58+00:00

It’s just like brushing your teeth! I wake up and just do it, it’s part of my routine.

I think also having a nice vanity and area to do your makeup helps.

If you want to keep it minimal or have the same effect as everyday makeup, maybe look into things like eyebrow tint, eyelash extensions or lash serum, and really focus on your skin care routine.

Although I wear some form of makeup most days, because I regularly tint and shape my eyebrows at home, and sometimes I do lash clusters (basically at home eyelash extensions) and use retinol and red light therapy to have clear skin, I can get be same effects of a full face from basically waking up 😊

Hot_Blacksmith_3404 · 2024-09-20T15:55:24+00:00

I probably shouldn’t even comment on this because I don’t wear makeup everyday but here are a few extra things that aren’t putting on extra makeup but will make you look way more put together: tinted mineral sunscreen - you’re already putting on sunscreen, so make it a tinted mineral one. I use one from missha which is actually better (higher coverage and glowier finish) than my usual foundation (Armani luminous silk for reference). Lash lift and tint makes it look like you have perfectly curled and mascara-d lashes 24/7, and you only have to do it every 6ish weeks. You can also see a dermatologist and get skincare recommendations to make your normal skin look more even, glowy, etc. without any makeup on. I got way more confident without makeup once I finally caved and started using actual prescription products instead of whatever was randomly recommended online.

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Full text: How do you do it everyday? Most days I just brush my hair, maybe put on sunscreen, and then go out the door. Sometimes I’ll wear makeup — but just my brows, mascara, and some lip gloss, which basically looks like I’m not wearing any.

How do I put more effort into my appearance? I know I should care but I just don’t.

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astromoonx · 2024-09-20T15:58:00+00:00

Even if I only wear clear gloss I like to use a lipliner idk it looks more neat. Maybe you could try a bb cream or cream blush.

throwawaytalks25 · 2024-09-20T16:01:33+00:00

I really fix up for special occasions, and otherwise have a five minute routine. Moisturizer, serum, concealer/correction powder, tarte fake awake (seriously that stuff is amazing!) on my water line, and mascara. That's it, but it gives a natural and attractive look :)

vegancigarette · 2024-09-20T17:04:34+00:00

If you don’t need concealer or foundation, skip them for everyday makeup and focus on things that make an impact like a flattering cream blush and mascara. I actually think hair makes more of an impact than makeup and guys notice it more too. If your hair is shiny and blown out (or nicely styled if curly) that is going to go so much further in looking put together than makeup.

wakingupQ · 2024-09-20T17:24:36+00:00

I built it into my routine so I felt unfinished when I didnt do any, but if light makeup works for you keep doing it.. Maybe add a light concealer and blush if you’d like too. I tend to notice I get treated better when I’m done up so that was my motivation to keep doing it

Meshty95 · 2024-09-20T18:59:08+00:00

I just plan my day. I mean, when I have to be somewhere at 9, and I know it takes me 45 minutes for a full face, I wake up an hour earlier to have enough time for everything. I’m really trying to be faster but… it’s difficult 😄

Anyway I start with micellar water, then I apply day cream. Then I do my eyeshadow and waterline. Next I put on primer, concealer, foundation, powder, bronzer, blush and highlighter. Then I use brow mascara and brow powder. Followed by liquid eyeliner and three layers of mascara on each eye - I don’t wear fake eyelashes on regular days. Then comes my favorite part - I apply lip balm and finish the whole look with a lip gloss.

Used_Barber958 · 2024-09-20T20:22:13+00:00

Sunscreen with color was a game changer for me. Also if you really take care of your skin you don’t need much.

akitty247 · 2024-09-20T20:36:52+00:00

I keep it simple. I have a makeup bag at work and a mirror. I do my makeup when I get to work because id rather sleep in

orange3477 · 2024-09-20T22:09:00+00:00

Well the goal isn't to look like you have makeup on necessarily. If you have clear skin and contrast between you skin and you facial features (Do you eyes or lips pop?). Use makeup to build that contrast

ConfidentBuffalo3211 · 2024-09-20T23:57:32+00:00

I do my brows, use concealer, eye liner, mascara, blush, lip gloss. It makes me feel good and doesn’t take long :)

amityjeanklein · 2024-09-21T00:48:23+00:00

I mastered the “clean girl makeup” vibe; spf 30 BB cream, some cream blush, natural brows, mascara, sometimes lip gloss and a tiny bit of brown eyeliner, and a subtle highlight. Takes me 10 minutes tops but it looks very put together while still being subtle and soft. I used TikTok to get the inspo and then just tweaked it as I found what I preferred and worked for me. :)

The only thing I do daily without fail is my brows and a little mascara, so even on my lazy days I feel good about having put in some effort.

The real trick is having nice skin, which could mean different things for different people, so I always suggest starting with skincare before jumping into makeup! Once I started putting the effort into my skin, I saw a huge difference and started getting more compliments than I ever did when I used to wear a full face every day.

rpc_e · 2024-09-21T01:36:37+00:00

To be honest, I spend just 30 sec-2 mins on makeup each day. I just dab concealer on any acne spots I have.

For taking care of my appearance, I lost weight, fixed my diet (which mostly cured my acne!), maintain an active lifestyle, grew my hair out, and started dressing better (including wearing dresses more often)! :)

panditazul · 2024-09-21T01:42:59+00:00

I think you have super solid advice already! Adding to that, Tarte cosmetics are IT! They look so good and the quality is great, I highly recommend if you don’t know where to begin. 😊 Their eyeshadow palettes are very neutral and overall I have never tried a bad product from them.

MorningFormal · 2024-09-21T15:45:07+00:00

I guess I watched my mom do it every day, working in the corporate world all her life. So when i got old enough, I just assumed that was just what you do. I also feel like myself when I wear makeup because I'm always wearing it. So, for me, it's just like another part of getting dressed, like putting on socks and shoes or anything else we would out on without much thought going into it.

Also, I'm 35 now and probably have been doing it every day for more than half my life. I can pretty much do a whole face of makeup that doesn't look overdone or under done in about 10 minutes.

faerie87 · 2024-09-22T07:34:42+00:00

for everyday, i don't think you need that much make up! what you're doing sounds good. this is what i do:

tinted moisturizer
under-eye concealer
eyeliner (important if you don't have eyelash extensions)
eyebrow pencil
lip tint, a korean one like periperi lasts throughout eating and drinking. this step is important but it's a step i don't do enough
blush
contour the jawline

This all takes me like 5-10 mins

i also do eyelash extensions sometimes so i don't need mascara/eyeliner. manicured nails help, and i am trying to do heatless curls more often which i think makes a huge difference! i do eyeshadow if i am meeting people but not regular everyday.

NationalMouse · 2024-09-20T16:33:40+00:00

It’s just a habit most of us pick up in junior high. Plus, as my natural looks fade I figure out ways to make myself look young again with makeup tricks. Most people are also nicer to me when I’m done up and look pretty (especially men lol) which is a nice incentive.

Illustrious-Day-6168 · 2024-09-20T15:52:37+00:00

I put on lip stain, which lasts for hours, less than $1 from Temu, and black eyeliner also $1 from Temu. Takes me less than one minute.

Title	For those of you ladies who wear makeup
Author	MathematicianMean273
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Date	September 20, 2024 3:26 PM UTC (1 year ago)
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