#makeup advice

[theglowsociety]

[girlhoodarchive]

✧˖° makeup ✧˖°

anygirlies have makeup recs? i love makeup and makeup looks on other people but i don’t currently wear much myself + wanna get more into it. if anygirlies have recs for products (especially concealer, highlighter, or lip gloss), tutorials, beginner tips, etc. it’d be much appreciated <3

p.s. would looove a cute everyday eyeshadow rec for school too <3

[makeuptips-]

Is it worth buying an expensive pencil eyeliner vs a cheap one?

When it comes to pencil eyeliner, price does not always equal quality. This is one of those makeup categories where both high-end and drugstore brands perform extremely well, and the best choice really comes down to the type of eyeliner you prefer, rather than how much you spend.

The main thing to consider is the formula.

Gel-like pencil eyeliners

Gel pencils are creamy, smooth, and highly pigmented. They glide onto the skin easily and tend to have stronger colour payoff and longer wear. If this is the type of eyeliner you enjoy using, investing in a higher-end option can make sense.

The Lancôme DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner is a great example. It applies with the ease of a gel liner but still feels like a pencil, making it ideal for both precise lines and smudged looks.

That said, there are excellent budget-friendly alternatives that perform just as well:

Glossier No.1 Pencil for a creamy, comfortable formula

Essence Stay & Play Gel Eyeliner, which works as a very close dupe for the Lancôme formula

Classic kohl pencils

Kohl eyeliners are softer, more powdery, and designed to be smudged. They are perfect for smoky eyes or lining the waterline and are not intended to be ultra-precise.

If you are looking for a classic kohl pencil, you truly cannot go past the Rimmel Soft Kohl Pencil. It is affordable, easy to use, and has remained a staple for a reason.

On the splurge end, the Charlotte Tilbury Rock ’N’ Kohl Eyeliner offers rich pigment and a smooth kohl finish, but it is very much a luxury option rather than a necessity.

Is splurging worth it?

Eyeliner is one of the few makeup products where budget brands consistently do a great job, alongside mascaras and brow pencils. Spending more does not automatically mean better performance.

If you want to be strategic with your makeup budget, your money is often better spent on foundation, concealer, and cheek products, where formula and finish can make a bigger difference.

Bottom line: choose the formula you love first. Whether it is gel or kohl, you can find excellent pencil eyeliners at both drugstore and high-end price points.

[eatsless]

wearing blush for the first time in ages, how's it look 🥺

[theblackfemininesociety]

👄 GIRL TALK:

What’s on your mood boards for fall/winter makeup looks ? 💄

Let’s chat in the comments 💬

[s-e-v-e-n-p-m]

i don’t know which makeup newbie needs to hear this right now but i’m gunna hold your hand real quick

listen to me, your skin has texture. the makeup cannot erase that texture. when you wear makeup, if you look closely at your skin in the mirror you’re going to very obviously look like you’re wearing makeup. this is normal and ok and something we all must accept.

take a breath in, take two steps back from the mirror and you’ll see it no longer looks cakey or weird or whatever else is plaguing you about your makeup today. and then breathe out and remember that that’s as close as any stranger, coworker or judgy old lady will be getting to you. none of them are going to be centimetres from your face and picking apart the texture of your skin. and if they are that close then you’re about to have a makeout sesh so you have other things to worry about.

now go out into the world and rock your makeup.

[blackfeminity]

There're special sales in my country on Charlotte Tilbury's products but I've never tried it, is it good? 🤔