Makeup help needed!?

I'm 23 and I've never worn makeup before. Horrors!


I have a good c omplexion, no pimples, zits or scars apart from the dark eye circles. I've always thought I was 'ok' to go makeupless till i went to a wedding and I looked so pale and sickly in photos. Now i'm willing to try!


What do I need to do to apply makeup?? I like a natural look, no blue eyeshadows or dark red lipsticks...


I am also asian, so I guess I have a yellow tone to my skin...


Should my makeup change as the seasons change? I don't understand how to buy foundation when one is tanned in summer and ghostly in winter....or is there a tintless foundation?


erm, is makeup ok with bushy eyebrows?Makeup help needed!?
I'm Asian so I've got the yellow undertones as well. First and foremost, get an SPF 15 or higher moisturizer to wear on your face immediately after you shower. I like Oil of Olay with SPF 30 ($13 at any drugstore). You won't break out and you won't look like a handbag in 10 years like many of your paler friends who love to tan will.





You don't sound like you want to wear a lot or spend a lot of time doing your face, so I recommend visiting a MAC counter for some nice neutral lip colors (MAC was originally created for women of color so they have great shades, from natural glosses to some reeeally pop color) and Laura Mercier for a tinted base, concealer (they're the best), blush, and bronzer or loose powder. Have them do a makeover for you -- it's free!-- so you see how to apply it, what it looks like on you, etc. Also, don't be afraid of color for evening events, especially if you start wearing makeup during the day. You want your night look to be a touch more dramatic. If you play up the eyes, go neutral on lips, and vice versa.





Once you know your shade range, start picking up some cheaper (but still good) cosmetics at the drug store --Revlon, Loreal, etc. They all make great products and you're not spending too much money.





Oh, and get your eyebrows waxed or threaded. It's cheap, safe, and will make you look alert and vibrant. Just dont go pencil thin.Makeup help needed!?
for a starter in makeup, you can start with 2-way cake, concealer, blusher, lipstick %26amp; mascara. The tone for 2-way cake is very important which will affect your skin tone. So its best that you go to some makeup counter and ask them which tone is suitable for you.
I am a professional makeup artist as well as asian and here is what I suggest:





Pale Complexion: Before deciding on a foundation, you should consider applying on Bronzing Powder with a powder brush lightly over your face and neck. This will instantly give you color and a sunkissed look without much effort and you will never look like you have makeup on, very natural! They are sold at a drugstores (which is much cheaper than department stores) and numerous brands carry them. Basically any brand will do, just look for the ones that have the word 'bronzing' in them. Also you won't have to worry about the makeup getting in your eyebrows.





Foundation: Another option is I find Loreal's True Match Foundations are great for people new to makeup. As long as you stay within the Warm Tones, just pick a shade several tones darker than your tone and lightly with a powder brush, sweep all over your face and neck and this should give you a naturally tanned version of yourself. They also have easy to use shade selector swatches. and just follow the directions and they will guide you to finding the best blush for your tone as well.





check out their website and find your color.


http://www.lorealparisusa.com/truematch/





Blush: For a natural look Pale Pinks, Baby Pinks seems to work best or whatever blush True Match directs you to should work fine.





Eyeshadow: For something natural and easy just take your blush and sweep accross your lids, this will look very pretty on asian eyes.





Lipstick: Stick with glossy light pinky browns, or light pinky colors.





P.S. Regardless if you look tanner, these suggested colors will look best for your skin tone. And always where at least a SPF of 15 or higher.
Go to the mall and get a makeover. They will pick out the right shades, and show you how to apply it. Good luck
Oh my goodness! You are 23 and have never worn make up?? Well its good that you have a good complexion. You will look good with makeup. I am asian myself and from experience (im only 17) and seeing my mom (39) I would suggest you get something with sunscreen in it. Asian skin is sensitive to sun and you could get sunspots. I would say GO GET YOUR bushy eyebrows WAXED, or pluck them (but do a good job!) cuz eyebrows wil change the way you look. just go to a drugstore, or a makeup store and ask them. I say you buy a foundation for winter and summer sepeartely, or actually just wear less in the summer. My foundation that i bought duringthe winter is too light for me now cuz i tan like mad in the summer. Start practicing, and remember, CURL your eyelashes and using MASCARA is the big thing. I do that even when i am not wearing make up!
Makeup is ok with bushy eyebrows


only if u put abit of makeup....


2 start


put black eyeliner in ur eyes no eyeshadows


and some mascara


and put lip gloss...or any light color of gloss...ex~light pink!


and if u have a great skin with no problem


trust me dont put anything on Ur face


foundation will be to strong for u!


so just buy powder.
First of all mascara would look great on you. I would use black mascara. A light face powder would also look good, make sure you match it to your skin. Eyeliner should be used only in light shades, nothing thick and dark, that wouldn't look good. If you don't have rosey cheeks you can get a blush but pick a light pink or honey color. I don't suggest foundation because it looks to cakey and fake. You want to keep your face looking young and fresh. If you use eyeshadow use a light pink or honey to match your blush, you could use the same product on each.
Since you like a natural look, I would stick with blush , concealer, mascara, and lipgloss and maybe a tinted moisturizer if you feel like you need the extra coverage. the only thing I would change with the season is the blush and if you like the lipgloss. Go a little deeper in the fall and winter and a little lighter in the spring and summer. If you go to the makeup counter they can help you with the right colors and show you how to apply it although if you stick with the basics I suggested, they are pretty much mistake proof as long as you apply the blush and concealer lightly. With the tinted moisturizer the shade will be alot more forgiving and will be flexible with the subtle changes in skin tone. Since you have such good skin I would skip foundation altogether. Maybe alittle powder if your skin is shiny. Also i do suggest you wax your brows. It really defines your whole face and you may find that you can get away with even less makeup. Good luck
Hey, if you really want something that you can wear all year round, maybe you should try BareMinerals. For the summer, it includes a bronzer that leaves your skin with a sunkist glowing skin. I love it, it doesn't make you look like you even have makeup on. It just looks like you have healthy, beautiful, glowing skin. And it actually improves your skin. Yeah, and it might be good to get your eyebrows waxed, no offense. Not trying to be mean or anything. I just think that if you clean your eyebrows up, your face would look clearer and fresh. Hope i helped.
http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty鈥?/a>





http://www.lhj.com/home/Makeup-Tips.html
If there is a mall near you, you can go to the make up counter and have them give you a make over.





Bushy brows are not very attractive on a man, less long on a woman. Have them done also at the hair dresser. This will make you look softer .





Or you could call a Mary Kay rep and have a party with some of your friends. They will come to your home and do the make overs there.
I would recommend a foundation, possibly just a powder light coverage foundation. Some light neutral colors, a cheek color or brozing powder, and a light neautral lipcolor. Check out this look.





http://www.marykay.com/michellewebb/what鈥?/a>





Try the eye color combo:


Copper Beach


Woodland


Lucky Penny


Bronze





Cheek color:


Island Spice





Lip color combo:


Chocolate


Apricot Glaze


Cocoa Creme





Also, experiment and see if something else catches your eye.





Hope this helps.
First of all you are very blessed to have lived this long without feeling the need for make up. Most asians are naturally gorgeous, so I guess you can thank your heritage for your natural good looks.=) As for make up, use neutral lip gloss shades, black mascara,and some golden shadows. It should look pretty natural. And if you really want some glow and color to your face, purchase luminizer. Its changed my world! www.sephora.com is a great place to learn about make up and buy quality products.


mmk i know this probably didnt help but im tired. g'night.=)
Try mineral makeup. It gives natural coverage and it is made from natural ingredients.





puritycosmetics.co.uk is a good brand.
Sounds like you're taking pretty good care of your skin so you can get away with minimal makeup application! A beautiful canvas is essential. I'd start with a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen or a lightweight, breathable, oi-free foundation. Two recomendations: Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20 and Mary Kay Medium-Coverage Foundation. Both of these provide a finished and flawless, yet barely there look.





Once you've selected your coverage level, select a neutral lip liner, a fleshy lip gloss, a natural-looking blush (think of a time you've been embarassed), and a lenghtening (not volumizing) mascara. This is a very natural everyday look where people can tell you've done something, but not neccessarily what exactly.





Feel free to email me if you'd like some more personalized recomendations as far as specific products, shades, application techniques, etc.