Makeup Questions

[Visitor7]

There are make up classes you could go to. Or, depending on where you live, pop into the costmetics section at David Jones or Myer (or somewhere like that) and ask the sales ladies to help teach you to put make up on. They'll give you a free demo too You'll be able to look around for good make up, and find the right type of make up for your skin.

[KatieRabbit]

I was going to say to go to a cosmetics counter (and make sure you are not obliged to buy if you don't want to) as well for a few tips. I don't think the mineral makeup is what it is made out to be in the ads- my opinion. I too hate trying some many things as you fork out lots of money trying. Now i just use the Natio tinted moisituriser, the Maybelline blush in the round glass pot, mascara and a nice lippy. The lippy is my splurge- Benefit or Chanel as I don't spend a lot on the others. I don't have the time/inclination/energy for other eye make up, highlighters, bronzers etc any more!!

[Bloom]

I use loreal mineral make up and I really like it. there are some inexpensive brands at the shops now - I think maybelline has one out too. I can't help re the classes but I know there are you tube videos about how to put on mineral make up. HTHs

[Kristin27]

I'd go to a Napoleon store or counter at David Jones if you live near one? They are really good, just tell them you just want an 'everyday' look. i really like their products and the staff are usually really helpful. MAC counter are good for make up help too.

[sneakysparkle]

I just bought an Avon mineral foundation and LOVE it!
Do you have any friends that you know always look well made-up? Sometimes its nice to get advice from someone who isnt trying to sell you something

[Aimz]

I had my first makeup lesson when I was 13 - Mum took me to the Body Shop and they offered lessons. Not sure if they still do but it's worth a try?

It was just a half hour lesson where she would put some on my face, showing me how and then I did the rest.

[S'rose]

I live with my mineral powder as foundation daily - you can make it as light or heavy as you want just with practice and how much is on the brush. L'oreal used to be the only one with spf - though that may have changed now
I stick with cream eyeliner with a brush - Jane Iredale and for me its fool proof - its the only one that doesn't slide off on me.
I always wipe my mascara brush on a tissue first so I don't get heavy coats with globs.
I use lip gloss - L'oreal 6hr is actually pretty good. Or Mac lipstick which I also find lasts, and isn't drying or yuk tasting.
Oh and Mac Blotting powder over anything on face to stop shine and sets make up so it lasts better.

What else - lol...
As someone shocking with make up - I spend more on the brushes!! With the right brush its actually a lot harder to stuff things up.
Oh and a foundation primer is useful when you are skin conscious and using foundations. My skin has open pores and I find the result is much more even. But I only ever use it for functions etc... not every day, mainly because I'm lazy and just use mineral ones which are great for evening tones but not all over coverage like a foundation.
HTH.