The make-up thread - general

[Fortis in Arduis]

Kicking off with:






Naomi Campbell with and without make-up.






What 'slap' do you wear, and why?

[Grumpy Cat]

I wear Dream Matte Mousse, in the colour sandy beige. It's good stuff. I hate those oil-based foundations, it makes my skin feel weird.

[Svanhild]

A make-up thread opened by a man, using the black woman Naomi Campbell as an example? Oddness².

However that be, I use make-up very sparsely. No lipstick, no blusher. But I don't leave my home without applying moderate portions of black eyeshadow and dark mascara. I'm in love with the smokey eyes look and some people like it, some people hate it. You can see the result in the photo thread.

[Loddfafner]

Should I merge the thread about Neanderthal makeup with this one?

[Fortis in Arduis]

Ms Campbell wears a lot of make-up.

There is a lot of contouring, shading and highlighting to give her nose and nasal bridge definition.

You will see two dark lines down each side of her nose.

The before and after shots in the first post do not really show that:

[nisse]

I wear lip balm

Some times when I have too much time on my hands I put on mascara...other than that I don't wear any makeup...

It can do wonders if done right though

[Fortis in Arduis]

I wear lip balm

Some times when I have too much time on my hands I put on mascara...other than that I don't wear any makeup...

It can do wonders if done right though

I am a total ace with make-up. I started as an artist painter and moved into semi-professional theatre.

Make-up makes all the difference.

[Majar]

I wear a dark brown eyebrow pencil, protective lip gloss and sometimes a concealer under my eyes to hide the purpleness. Maybe it is an allergy, it irritates me if makeup gets too close to my eyeballs or nose area.

http://www.kissandmakeup.tv/models%2...akeup%20on.jpg

The last two look better before being covered in clown paint, IMO.

[Loki]

The last two look better before being covered in clown paint, IMO.

Totally agree. Give me Sophie's blotches over the Halloween look any day.

ps: The thing I hate most about female make-up, is when it is used to cover up cute freckles. It takes away the character.

[Lars]

I have nothing to say but for the fun of it I will quote George Carlin.

APPEARANCE IS EVERYTHING
Another major problem for women: They have to look good all the time or at least they think they do. So they'll be attractive to their male protectors. "Gotta look good tonight, Joey's gonna beat the shit out of me. Maybe I can get a nice kick in the fuckin' mouth. Gotta look my best."
And looking one's female best requires a lot of things. Start with cosmetics. Just think of all the products and procedures a woman is forced to deal with in the world of cosmetics: cleansers, toners, foundation, blush, face powder, lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, eyeliner, eye shadow, eyebrow pencil, mascara, nail polish, nail polish remover, manicures, pedicures, fake fingernails, fake eyelashes...

GIMME SOME SKIN
... face cream, neck cream, eye cream, thigh cream, root cream, day cream, night cream, cold cream, wrinkle remover, makeup remover, hand lotions, body lotions, bath oils, bath beads, shower gels, bubble baths, scented baths, perfumes, colognes, toilet water, astringents, moisturizers, emulsions, exfoliants, peels, scrubs, depilatories, body wraps, facial masks...

HAIR HAIR!
... shampoos, conditioners, bleaches, dyes, rinses, tints, perms, straighteners, wigs, falls, rats, extensions, combs, barrettes, bobby pins, hairpins, hairnets, hair curlers, scrunchies, ribbons, bows, debacles, headbands...

PROCEDURES
... streaking, frosting, teasing, spraying, moussing, blow drying, cutting, layering, curling, eyelash curling, eyebrow plucking, armpit shaving, leg shaving, crotch shaving, crotch waxing, leg waxing, eyebrow waxing...
And a purse! A big fuckin' purse so she can carry all this shit around with her. Especially the makeup, which must be close at hand at all times. "Gotta have my makeup. In case 1 run into Joey and he wants to beat the shit outta me. I gotta look my best. Maybe he'll punch me repeatedly in the kidneys and the stomach so it doesn't mark up my face. He's so thoughtful.'

I NAVE NOTHING TO WEAR
And, my friend, I hope you're aware that when we talk about women looking good, we're also talking about clothing. Clothing is what generates all this shopping shit that occupies so much of a woman's time. Because the truth is, women have to buy, own and wear an unbelievably bewildering number of garments:

TAKE IT OFF!!!
Slips, half-slips, camisoles, thongs, panties, pantyhose, stockings, half hose, knee-highs, anklets, socks, leg warmers, garter belts, girdles, corsets, training bras, padded bras, sports bras, nursing bras, push-up bras, strapless bras, Wonderbras, bustiers, teddies, petticoats, peignoirs, negligees, nightgowns, shorties, muumuus, body stockings...

TOP TO BOTTOM
... blouses, sweaters, jerseys, pullovers, halter tops, miniskirts, maxiskirts, slacks, suits, sunsuits, business suits, pants suits, culottes, capris, shorts, short shorts, hot pants, formal gowns, bridal gowns, evening gowns, street dresses, sundresses, cocktail dresses, housedresses, housecoats, winter coats, fall coats, spring coats, hats and scarves...

BAUBLES & BANGLES
... brooches, pins, necklaces, pendants, medallions, lockets, bracelets, ankle bracelets, earrings, wedding rings, engagement rings, friendship rings, thumb rings, toe rings and (optional, of course) nipple, nose and labia rings.
And let's not even begin to talk about shoes. Oh, God! Sorry girls! I take it back. But at least let's keep it brief: tennis shoes, sandals, open-toes, slingbacks, mules, wedgies, flats, half-heels and... high heels. High heels that damage a woman's feet, ankles and knees, but make her ass
and legs look great...