Skittlez

I really want one. Not a style makeover, just a beauty makeover. Changing my hair color just isnt an option... I've colored it and highlighted it and just bleached it to death already. I have light skin and the two shades of lipstick that I ever wear are basically a bright red and a light pink... I feel like i've been looking the same way for too long now... plus I want a fresh face for the summer... nothing that looks too done up.. I'm not very good with eye makeup... actually I totally suck at it and usually only just wear mascara and eyeliner and very rarely wear eyeshadow... and that too very light shades.

Umm.. so yeah can anyone suggest a nice neutral color for both my eyes and lips? I've tried a few tone colored lipsticks and glosses but I feel they make me look washed out

Ask99

A trip to Sephora or mac counter makeover

Skittlez

yeah but that stuff I wouldnt be able to do at home by myself... I need something low-maintenance... like some good lipstick brand and colors that you guys have tried yourself. I've tried blue eyeliner just to change it up also, and at first it looks really nice but later it looks like someone gave me a good beating

stoppit

well, you can't dye your hair but what about a new cut?

Ask99

If you want softer look then turn to eyeshadow in maybe dark grey along the lash line and turn to lighter mascara. Also add more blush in a rosewood kind of color and add a nude lipgloss or maybe tinted pink gloss. This would be perfect to give a softer everyday look. And oh yes add a bit bone color under your brow bone .

stoppit

as for eyes, i would just try MAC eye products. they have soooooo much in terms of both colours and different products.

i have a lot of eyeshadows but to be honest, unless i'm going out i don't bother when them any more. for everyday i would just keep it low maintenance.
i use a MAC Paint in a nude colour to brighten up my eye, keep my eyeshadow in place and to stop creasing, then i use do a nude shadow lid wash and a highlighting shadow for the browbone. then black eyeliner. if i wanna make it a bit more interesting, i get a bright shadow colour and a small angled brush and i draw a line along my lower lashline.
you could also try just doing a lid wash in an a summery colour but it has to be something that complements your eyes.
or MAC also have a newish product called PaintPots, they are awesome. It's like a creamy eyeshadow and they are so vibrant and sparkly. They can be used for all over lid on their own, or as a base to make other shadow's pop or with an angled brush you can get a really vibrant line to use as an eyeliner.

what do you wear on your cheeks for colour? a bronzer would be a good choice for the summer if you don't already. or NARS blush in orgasm is a really popular colour to bring a flush to the cheeks.

MatineeSiren

Is there a photo of you that I can see?

Skittlez

The haircut is another no--- basically I dont wanna touch my hair. It took a million years for me to finally get my hair to perfect.. color, cut, everything and Im quite satisfied.. dont really wanna touch it... unless yall have some good hairstyles that are EASY to do.. then im open to suggestions. This hairstraightening is totally frying my hair to a dry bush..

Umm I dont really do blush on a daily basis... I've started wearing bronzer but I feel like it doesnt really do much for me anyway.. maybe Im just not using it properly... I dunno..

I would love a nice shimmery natural eyeshadow that I could wear on a daily basis instead of eyeliner every day... but it has to be a nice pink which I just cant ever find or even in a nice gold or tan color... the problem is I cant use cream shadows which really just have the best satiny smooth look cuz my lids are sorta oily =x.. so im a little low on options...

Oh and whats a good not so expensive lipgloss thats natural/nude but has alot of shine factor to give that little oomph??? I've tried a ton of tone/natural/nude lipglosses but my lips still look pink

MatineeSiren-*removed picture*

MatineeSiren

Sally's Beauty Supply offer's a great herbal completely clear gloss. I use it in my kit.

I wouldn't really change your hair. You look good as a blonde. What I would suggest for your dry hair is the new Aveda Dry Remey System. It can improve your hair up to 63%.

I think you need to gone down the eyeshadow quite a bit. Do you wear contacts? A nice brown or light application of a darker blue seems like it would look nice. Minimal application is key.

MatineeSiren

Dry Remedy*

Skittlez

Oh thanks for the hair tip! I totally need something to get my hair back to normal condition. AS for the eyeshadow-- really? You think its too much? I dont wear eyeshadow on a daily basis nor contacts... I guess ill just have to buy a nice eyeshadow color palette and play around with it till I get it all down-pat. Some of the girls here are just such experts.. Im jealous

stoppit

Riya - the PaintPots I mentioned dry and then don't budge. That's why they have been so popular to use as bases. They has some nice neutral brown/pink shades with both matte and frost finishes which is why I suggested them. If you want a shimmery pink as you said you might like fresco rose or artifact.
Shadows: Satin Taupe is a nice brown/grey with shimmer. Woodwinked is an antique gold shade so many the tan/gold that you are looking for. MAC has a lot of pinks too, I'm sure an assistant could recommend you one that will go with your skin tone (you might like star violet).

Lips: If your lips are quite pigmented the colour will just show through. If you want to go more nude then you will either need to use a concealer on your lips first or MAC does some nude matte lipsticks which you can use instead. Then you can use your chosen lipgloss on top!

If you want a cheaper alternative to Aveda, try Henara conditioning wax treatment, it's supposed to be really good and even it's so cheap that even if you don't like it, it's no big deal!

kali billi

i think ur make up looks perfect on u

and if u want lipsticks just experiment with different shades its no big deal

try new fun colours

and get rid of these spidery lashes

get a good mascara and learn how to apply it properly

otherwise its all good

Aaana

yeah..stop using so much black around ur eyes and leave them as is and just like a golden shimmery eye shadow..maybe a golden eyeliner?
with lipstick..leave the pinkish shade..start using brown..golden..brownish lipgloss..or maybe just clear lipgloss

MatineeSiren

For cheap palettes you can look on ebay. I've used some of them for my work and some do work well.

however if you have 100 dollars or so to drop, I'd suggest getting the yaby palettes.
yaby cosmetics, online store
or Home of Camera Ready Cosmetics where you find products and tools for the professional makeup artist for print, tv, film, catalogues, bridal and more - with quality products Cinema Secrets, Collyre Bleu, Adesign Brushes, Face Atelier, Graftobian, Illu

Teach shadow is the size of a dime but they are SO pigmented. I prefer to use them for my work as a makeup artist.

PrinceMS

I wonder girls who wear shuttlecock burka .. have similar issues

Ira

Riya, i am no expert but i recently bought a couple of differet products by VS and totally love the different look i get by them. I wanted something not overly made up but should give me a natural look. I have bad skin and i hate using foundation. I discovered VS's face illuminator and it gives a nice glow. I use it sparingly and apply pressed powder by MAC on it. And use a lipstick called Exposed, also by VS. Totally awesome color, its there but not too much along with a MAC lipliner.

Still looking into some hair colors and hair styles but this is doing it for me for now.