How can you stop under-eye concealer from creasing?
First off, you can't. No matter how much the brands promise, at some point every concealer will crease. You can however make it crease less. Most important factor is hydration, especially when using a full coverage concealer. Make sure you use a very good hydrating (eye) cream. When putting on your concealer, always apply less and build it up, rather than using a lot of product at once. You might have to do a touch up now and then, so keep the concealer in your purse.
What are your favorite makeup products? (10 Points)?
I'm Jessica, and I'm 16. I just want to know your makeup favorites (either high end, drugstore or both :)) and DESCRIPTIONS about the following products (It can be more than one): Eyeshadow Eyeliner Mascara Lipstick Lipgloss Lip Balm (Plain, tinted, doesn't really matter.) Concealer Blush Foundation Makeup Brushes (Travel size or full size, doesn't matter.) OPTIONAL: Bronzer (I'm on the fence of using it, that's why I'm asking) Primer (Face, eye and/or lip. Again, on the fence.) Lipliner (I don't use it, never really have. Just curious) Here's my favorites: Eyeshadow: Estēe Lauder Eyeshadow in Hot Cinnamon, Ivory Slipper (A white.) (A shimmery medium brown) and Nude Fresco (A shimmery light pink.) I typically use all three at once. Plus, M.A.C ELectra (A bright, shimmery silver.) Eyeliner: Estēe Lauder Kajal Eyeliner in Blackened Black (A midnight black. It's GREAT on your waterline. It's soft and glides like warm butter) Mascara: Estēe Lauder Sumptuous Mascara in 01 Black (It has a HUGE brush,) Lipstick: M.A.C Angel (A light baby pink,) M.A.C Estēe Lauder Nectarine (A light red) and Hot Kiss (A deep berry, my favorite) Lipgoss: Estēe Lauder Pure Shimmer Lipgloss's in Garnet Desire (A light red,) and Praline Paradise (A light pink) Lip Balm: Regular Nivea (in the lue tube) and Nivea Lip Butters (any flavor, but the Vanilla Macadamia's my favorite) Concealer: Maybelline Coverstick in Light Beige (It's waterproof. I'm REALLY pale) Foundation: Covergirl Oil Control Liquid Foundation in Porcelain (I haveEXTREMELY oily skin. Again, I'm pale.) Makeup Brushes: Lancome, Estēe Lauder and Forever 21 brushes of any use (The better quality ones. I use these for travel) I want to know YOUR makeup favorites! I want shade, brand, name and description. I WILL best answer (10 Points) for the most thorough answer! Also, I bought ALL OF THIS WITH MY OWN MONEY. So don't complain that I'm a bragger or a spoiled brat. I do chores around my house to save the money to buy this makeup. Thank you for answering!
Should I use eye primer or concealer or both before applying eyeshadow if I have extremely dark circles under my eyes?
The basic purpose of eye primer is to make your eye makeup last longer i.e it helps to avoid creasing of concealer and eyeshadow. Now coming to the concealer. Concealer helps in even out your skin darkness ,uneveness and pigmentation. So if you have darkness around eyes then you must apply a good concealer before doing eye makeup but if you want to make your eye makeup more long-lasting then you must apply an eye primer before your concealer. Also eye primer acts as a good base for your eye makeup.So the best answer for your question is to apply both when you want to hide your dark circles and make your concealer crease less.
What is a really good under-eye setting powder for a dry under-eye area that is very long-lasting and doesn't get cakey or fade away?
The best under-eye setting powder will be by Laura Mercier Secret brightening powder which is designed specifically for the under eye area. It has shiny parties to it making your under eye area bright.If you apply your concealer and let it sit for 5 min melting into your skin, then take a beauty sponge or brush you were blending it out with and go over the product to blend it from your wrinkles looking up(don’t look down during this step as concealer will get into your wrinkles again), then set your under eye area with Secret brightening powder it will set your concealer for the whole day!!! Without creasing and without budging!! Do not bake! Baking is not for dry skin, it will accentuate dryness even more!Also choose your concealer wisely, I tried a lot and for me only 2 work perfectly: Mac prolonger concealer and Maybelline dark circle erase.Hope this helps!
Girls how long did it take you to learn to do makeup?
Don't worry hun. Once you step into the makeup world, in the beginning you'll learn something new each day. =) Talking from my own experience, eyeliner does take practice and experimenting. You might want to try out different looks, different ways to draw your eyeliner. (winged up or down, thin or thick) From practicing, you'll find out which technique bring out your eyes the most. And, what you like the best. Start from the basics! All the products can be confusing, but you'll slowly learn what they're used for. - Primer is a base for your makeup (foundation) so it will last longer. - Bronzer is a darker powder that can give your face a natural sun tanned glow. I usually use it to contour my face (bringing out my facial features) -Foundation is applied to your entire face to even out your skin tone. There are liquid and pressed powder form. -Eyeshadow can be applied using an eyeshadow brush, the sponge tip applicator that usually come with the eyeshadow you purchase, OR simply use your fingers. =) However, if one day you're trying to achieve a more smokey eye or something, a brush will always come in handy =) Girl, youtube will be your best friend! There're so many makeup gurus who takes the time to post makeup videos for girls just like us! =D (Michelle Phan, Bubzbeauty, Andrea's Choice....) I won't say I know every single thing about makeup but, personally it didn't take me that long to know what kind of makeup is best for me. I guess I have a slight passion and interest in makeup so things I read online or watch on youtube goes right into my mind. =D But hun, no need to stress yourself worrying about not knowing what each product is. You'll eventually learn. =D Hope this helps! Have fun, and good luck!! =)