Makeup Advice: 9/16

 Hello Sourfusion,
I'm fifteen and like any other teen, I like makeup. I don't know if this is true or not, but some people say my makeup looks fake+cakey... I dont want to look like that. I wear eyeliner,  mascara, eyeshadow, powder and foundation. Can you help me?
- - Covering up in Miami. 

Dear "Covering up",
We all tend to go over-board with makeup sometimes. But its definitely not a good thing. The most common cause for "cakey-ness" is foundation; 
  • Foundation should not be more than 2 tones lighter and darker than your natural skin color, it looks extremely fake, and obvious.
  • Do not apply a thick layer of foundation, it usually "crusts up" on the surface of your skin.
Sometimes, it can still give you a fake look. It is best to avoid foundation completely. I know, we all break out in pimples at this age... your best bet is to grab some concealer that is the same colour as you skin and dab a little bit on the affected areas to hide it.
Another common culprit is the eye-shadow. Colors like blue, purple, green and pink tend to look really trashy if you cant pull it off. And school isnt the best place for those colors. They go better on special occassions. Although, simple colors like silver, black, brown, etc. are always attractive ;P
Mascara is usually fine, but some people dont know know how to use it right and tend to mess around with it. Also, check your mascara... depending on the brand, age, etc. is can make your lashes look clumpy, "EW!".
& as long as you aren't going crazy with eyeliner and doing it right, its all good. Make sure you use primer before the eyeliner to stay safe from smudging disasters.
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Avril Lavigne Makeup [Request]



Instructions:
  1.  Wash your face and dry it with a towel.
  2.  Apply foundation. Make sure it is closest to your natural skin tone.
  3. Apply a light layer of dark brown eyeshadow to your eyes.
  4. Apply a layer of grey eyeshadows below your eyes.
  5.  Apply a think layer of eyeliner to your eyes.
  6.  Apply mascara to your lashes and your eyes are ready.
  7.  Finish with nude lipstick & a coating of hot pink lipgloss.
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The Classic "Scene" Look



You'll Need:
  • Foundation or Powder
  • Primer
  • Kohl/Pencil Liner
  • Eyeshadow [Black; for a bolder look use brightly colored eyeshadow]
  • Nude Lipstick
  • Clear Lip Gloss
  • False Eyelashes
  • Q-tip or wedge sponge
Instructions:
  1. Wear a pale-ish foundation or powder
  2. Use primer [or a translucent powder] on your eyelids and near your lower lashline. 
  3. Next, grab your kohl/pencil liner and color in your upper and lower water-line and all around your eye, including the corners. 
  4. Wipe off any access eyeliner, you don't want too much, you'll be wearing liquid liner too.
  5. Apply black or colored eyeshadow on your eyelids to intensify your eyeliner. Do this to your lower lashline, if desired. Make sure you use only a tad bit. Put an appropriate amount according to look you are aiming for. If your using colored, you can also experiment with more than one color.
  6. Blend your eyeshadow with an eyeshadow brush or q-tip.
  7. Take your liquid liner and draw a smooth line across your upper and lower lashlines. If you wish, wing it out to add a more exotic look. 
  8. Apply your falsies, glue them well, you dont want your lashes falling off.
  9. You are done with the eyes. Get some lipgloss, make sure it is not too bright. Nude, translucent and light pink are good colors. Gently kiss a tissue paper to remove any access gloss ;]
Recommended Products:
Use anything you wish, but these are the ones we like!
  • Foundation- Studio Fix Fluid by MAC
  • Primer- Primer Potion by Urban Decay
  • Kohl/Pencil Liner- Pencil Eye Liner by MAC
  • Eyeshadow- Matte Eyeshadow by Urban Decay [Shade: Perversion]
  • Liquid Liner- Liquid Eye Liner by MAC
  • Lipstick- Lipstick by MAC
  • Lipgloss- Clear Lipglass by MAC

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Rainbow Eyeshadow



Who doesn't love some extra color in their life? Learn how to get a rainbow effect on your eyes with a combination of many different eyeshadows blended together.

You'll need:
  • Eyeshadow in every color of the rainbow
  • Black Eyeliner
  • Black Mascara
  • False Eyelashes [Optional]
Instructions:
  1. Prime your lids and dab on some powder [IMPORTANT; to avoid smudging & fading]
  2.  Dab on some pink or red onto the inner corner and fade out gently towards the center of the lid.
  3. Apply the orange eyeshadow, starting from where the pink fades.
  4. Apply some yellow where the orange has begun to fade and spread out the yellow with a sponge further along your eyelid.
  5. Dab on a tad bit of green, merging slightly with the yellow and fade it slightly firther along the eyelid.
  6. Apply a strip of blue slightly merging onto the green and fade it till your outer corner of your eyelid.
  7. Smudge on a little bit of purple or violet onto the very corner.
  8. Merge it all VERY slightly without mixing and ruining the color, "you want a translucent rainbow look"
Video
While writing this tutorial, I remembered watching a great video from one of my youtube subscription that's pretty similar to this one. Made by Jody/Monroe Misfit Makeup. If you find this video interesting, Im sure you would like to subscribe to her channel!



Recommended Products:
You may use any products that appeal to you, but we'd suggest these ones. Thank you Jody for the eyeshadow recommendations. Featuring Face Front+Urban Decay; All eyeshadows are available at facefront's official website: http://schelk.net/ff/store_eyes.htm

  • Primer- Paint Pot by MAC
  • Yellow- Bee Incredible by FaceFront
  • Aqua- Early Spring by FaceFront
  • Blue- Laguna Sunrise by FaceFront
  • Purple- Weekend Warrior by FaceFront
  • Fuschia- Rabid Volcano by FaceFront
  • Mascara- Skyscraper Mascara by Urban Decay [Black]
  • Eyeliner- Fluidline by MAC [BlackTrack]
Peace Out.
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Hanna Beth: Casual Look with Video

One thing that's different about Hanna is the fact that she doesn't go all hardcore with her eyeliner, which is good for a change- considering she's called a scene queen.

You'll need:
  • Foundation/Base, closest to your skin color.
  • Primer
  • Light Rose Blush. [Pink]
  • Eyebrow tinter. [Or anything to fill in your eyebrows]
  • Eyeliner [Pencil]
  • Black Mascara
  • Light/Medium Brown Eyeshadow
  • Beige eyeshadow
  • Nude or Peach Lipstick.
  • Sheer Lipgloss [Clear]
  • Q-tip or makeup sponge
Instructions:
  1. Make sure your face is clean and oil-free.
  2. Put some foundation on, nice and even. Make sure you blend it well at the jaw line.
  3. To avoid smudging, dab on some primer- close to your upper and lower lashlines.
  4. Apply some blush on your cheek bones, not too much! It should be subtle.
  5. Fill up your brows with a tinter or pencil.
  6. Apply the brown eyeshadow, starting from your upper lashline.
  7. Line your upper and lower lashlines with your kohl/pencil.
  8. Brush on some beige eyeshadow onto the corners of your eye and your brow-bone.
  9. Blend your eyeshadow slightly.
  10. 2 coats of mascara to lengthen your lashes
  11. Slide on some of that nude lipstick and finish it up with some clear gloss for extra shine!
Recommended Products
Of course you can use any makeup that fits in your preferences and budget, but heres a few that worked best for us! (Multiple shades have been mentioned, please pick one the matches your skin tone]
Featuring: Urban Decay+MAC!

You're now good to go!
For any further questions, comment below.
Peace Out.
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