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Like why are there 200 brands for one thing? wtf do any of these brushes even do? Why does every tutorial contradict the other? Being a woman is a fun new world. Makeup is a confused new world that I cannot comprehend
15 upvotes, 13 comments. Yik Yak image post by Anonymous in Trans Talk. "Like why are there 200 brands for one thing? wtf do any of these brushes even do? Why does every tutorial contradict the other? Being a woman is a fun new world. Makeup is a confused new world that I cannot comprehend"
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Anonymous 12w

brands: nyx is cheap, good, and honestly pretty ethical.

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Anonymous 12w

Makeup = witchcraft.

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Anonymous 12w

You really only need three brushes and something to clean them with. A foundation/powder brush (big), a smaller ovalish one for eyeshadow, and something fluffy between the two for like blush or concealer. Anything else you can do with your fingers.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 12w

What you really need: Mascara (waterproof) and then honestly everything else is like... up to you (but get primer (or just use moisturizer))

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 12w

agreed

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 12w

REAL LIKE THIS SHIT IS CONFUSING AF

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 12w

Ty for some starting tips 🫡

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 12w

foundation: making skin look more even concealer: covering spots that foundation doesn't cover (like eyebags or acne) contour/highlight: use to create fake shadow/light on face to enhance/change perceived shape of face Blush: add color back to face (mostly cheeks) cause foundation makes it look like there's no blood in your face mascara: lengthen/volumize lashes eyeliner: vibes

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 12w

eyeshadow: cool eyelid vibes lipstick: self explanatory (may or may not come off when lips touch stuff) lipliner: draw outline of lips to make doing lipstick easier lip gloss: make lips shiny (will absolutely come off when your lips touch things) lip stain: like lip stick but you wipe it off after 10 minutes and it stains your lips fun colors

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 12w

Eyeliner, I’d recommend a pencil to start. You can smudge it if you make a mistake and it’s a lot more forgiving for beginners. Ik a lot of people recommend waterproof mascara but if you’re inexperienced you’re likely to rip some eyelashes out during removal (I did this, thrice) so I usually get a creamier formula from maybelline (purple or green tube). Eyeshadow, honestly go for a fat eyeshadow stick. It’s one color, you kinda slap it on and smudge it around, and it’s very beginner friendly too

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 12w

tbh I still don't know how to get waterproof mascara off properly

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 12w

Literally 😭 I’ve used hot water, micellar, oil, makeup wipes, but I just keep ripping my goddamn eyelashes out so I gave up

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 12w

I just like... kinda let them vibe till they eventually be gone

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