Hello everyone!

So I've been trying to broaden my scope when it comes to make-up. I usually only do moisturizer, eye-liner, mascara and lip balm, but I'd like to learn some new styles and techniques. I've been looking into fun youtube channels to learn from, but most aren't really my style. I'm a big big nerd, loving stuff like history, fantasy, cooking videos, video games, etc., and so most GRWM or storytime type youtube channels aren't really up my alley. Not saying that I look down on those types of channels, but they are just kinda boring to me.

So what I'd like to ask is whether any of you know any fun and active make-up YouTube channels that cater to nerds like me. I've found some down-to-earth and funny alt-makeup channels that I quite like, such as Santana Barela and eve frsr, but I'd like to find some more mainstream-look channels as well. Do any of you have recommendations? Thank you so much in advance! :)

I (36f) have a mentor, big sister type relationship with a 16 year old girl. I’m looking at picking out a Christmas gift for her but I don’t know if getting her a Tarte or Urban Decay palette would be exciting to her. Or if something Kylie, Fenty or Rare Beauty or another brand would make her happier.

For context she comes from a very low income family so I want to get her something that’s not drugstore or something she could afford to buy herself.

Going to Paris soon and I would love to pick up some products there that you can’t really get anywhere else. I was looking at Violette Fr and maybe trying some of their lip products, but don’t see any stores for them (so if anyone knows locations where it’s sold, that’d be a huge help).

I think most products in France are also sold internationally, but I would really love to hear any recommendations. Thanks!

I zoomed in but this is a filter on tiktok that makes my lips look good and I like this color. What lipstick or lip tint would this be? I like a dewy finish but matte is ok too

If there is a dior shade that would be great as it is my preferance but any brand is ok I just really like this color

I know this has been covered time and time again but I need major help, please! I have the unfortunate luck of having hooded eyes and I want to SLAY a cut crease. I know I have the ability but it all seems so difficult and confusing plus I have a tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be lol. I am about to pull my hair out! I cannot seem to get a good cut crease achieved. I’ve watched so many tutorials, read tutorials, tried “hacks” like a spoon, eyelash curler, concealer and for some reason my eyeshadow doesn’t show up well layered over concealer, I have no idea why except I don’t think I’ve ever layered eye primer over the concealer? I’ve tried bottle tops, coins and tape. Tape has been my best bet so far. There’s this new technique which works but it leaves a squared shape at the inner corner of the eye but I’m sure you could buff it out. I’ll like the TikTok. I’m including some pictures of me playing around with. One eye has my attempt and the other is bare. Maybe my line placement is wrong? Or I’m not utilizing matte eyeshadows? When doing eye makeup, I’ve used concealer, looked up to get that mark. Tried that. I’ve looked directly into my mirror and also at a slant. I’m just so frustrated and a bitch needs help so Reddit, you’re kind of my last resort. Please no mean comments. Also for reference, I use my left hand to do my left eye and right hand to do right eye. I can’t just look at a mirror and do my makeup that way. I wish I could. Anyway, any help for be so greatly appreciated!! TIA! Here’s that link to the video -

https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkietutorials/video/7418998270745234721

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A week or so ago, I took advantage of Dermstore’s Black Friday sale to stock up on my sunscreen, and a day after I received my order I received a second box from Dermstore, addressed to me. The box had a Two Faced Pouch with 3 Nars lipsticks in the shade “Dolce Vita”! Obviously, happy surprise but hoping I’m not going to be charged for them (haven’t yet)! Is this a promotion or has this happened to anyone else?

Can u guys pls recommend a legit concealer or foundation that's swimming proof (swimming pool)? And smudge proof? I have a severe pimple marks and i want em convered 😭. Yung available sana sa watsons, tiktok, or shopee. Please help this poor girl 😔🖐

I hope this is the right place to ask this if not please let me know. I am a makeup novice I don't normally wear makeup on a day-to-day basis I am usually pretty minimal if I do wear makeup ( usually mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow) nothing else really. However I never truly learned how to properly wear makeup I don't have a mom, sisters or any other girls in my life to ask or guide me to do these things. As a novice I would genuinely like to know from the makeup girlies who have more experience than me what are the essentials to prolonging makeup for the eyes such as eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner these tend to last a few hours and then by the end of the night they are flaky, melted away. I do plan to look up videos to help practice, but I also honesty don't know what products to use/buy. If you were building a starter set for someone for eye makeup what would you put? All the help is appreciated I am sorry if this is so basic to ask I just don't know and never truly learned any of this.

Hi, I’m looking for a beautiful eyeshadow that has this sparkly, metallic, glowy, kind of wet look. I attached a photo of an example of what I’m going for. Do you have any good recommendations? It doesn’t have to be the same color—it can be other shades too.

I honestly don’t even know how to explain what I’m looking for or what it’s called, so I’m struggling to Google it. Hopefully, someone here knows what I mean!

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does anyone know a really shimmery white pigmented eyeshadow? i’ve tried a lot of different brands but i want something you can see from a DISTANCE.. maybe a pigmented highlighter i could use? my make up style is a bit dark big black eyeliner etc and i need something that will pop!

Hi!! I want to buy a concealer with the black friday sales and I narrowed it down to Tarte Shape Tape and Tower 28 serum concealer! I was wondering if you guys had opinions on either and could help me decide! If it helps my skin type is oily/combination and I want this concealer to have good coverage but not be cakey or anything, kind of for daily wear. I have the rare beauty concealer and I like it but I think it’s a little thick.

Thank you in advance 😘

My skin tone is medium slightly closer to fair. Im torn between starglow and sunglow, for some reason I just don’t think roseglow would be my pick, I haven’t seen anyone try it which already (in my pov) indicated its not as good, and Im worried it’ll be a little too pink to start my makeup with making me look red (correct me if I’m wrong!!)

So I wanna get sunglow because clearly it doesn’t make you look as pale. Thing is, Im not tanned, so will the difference between my face and body look too obvious?

I don’t think I have an issue with starglow, it seems like the okay option here, but I care more about adding natural warmth to my face than glow, so help a sister out!

in my 30 years, i've never put on a full face of makeup. thank goodness for youtube - with the help of some videos, i attempted to make an everyday look! i try to follow people with similar skin tones.

anything i can improve on?