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This is a summary of college only using two pictures; expensive as hell.

That’s my Sociology “book”. In fact what it is is a piece of paper with codes written on it to allow me to access an electronic version of a book. I was told by my professor that I could not buy any other paperback version, or use another code, so I was left with no option other than buying a piece of paper for over $200. Best part about all this is my professor wrote the books; there’s something hilariously sadistic about that. So I pretty much doled out $200 for a current edition of an online textbook that is no different than an older, paperback edition of the same book for $5; yeah, I checked. My mistake for listening to my professor.

This is why we download. 

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How do you add tags to your asks?? Mine doesn't give the option to tag?

You have to have xkit to do that. If you download xkit it gives you the option to customize many many things, and one of them allows you to customize things in your inbox…including adding tags to asks, like automatically adding the person’s URL, manually adding my own tags, etc.

How to use Duos, Trios, Quads, Quintets???! (A few basic shapes that work with all eye shapes)

The first thing I always tell people when it comes to eye shadow application is - find your socket line. And learn to separate that from your crease. 

There is a myth about applying shadows “on/within your crease”. Well that’s fine if you have very defined, even, thick lid folds. But if you have hooded eyes, mono-lids, or smaller lids where the crease is either not visible or not high enough, many eye-shadow looks can be very unflattering or they simply disappear when you open your eyes. 

What to do? Simply replace the word “crease” with “socket line” from today on. If you have mono-lids and hooded lids, it’s important to blend your shadows UP TO your socket line at least. That not only defines your natural contours but also widens the eye. 

Your socket line is where your eyeball dips into your orbital bone. Close your eyes and feel for it.

Flattering eyeshadow looks are all about “creating shadow and light” in the right places. Even if your eye contours aren’t very defined naturally, placing a bit of deeper color along your socket line and a pale shade in the center of your lid will create the illusion of more pronounced contours without making you look too dramatic.

I DON’T recommend creating a fake socket line higher or lower than your natural one. It can go very very wrong unless you’re an absolute pro.

Many times we use brushes that are way too big or fluffy. If you have small lids or eyes, a smaller, round-ferrule pencil brush like the one from 13rushes can make life a lot easier. Go for the flatter, wider brushes if you have a bigger lid space to work with. 

Now that we’ve got that covered, you can get back to the question of “what the heck do I do with this palette that has 2-3-4-5 shades?!” and look at the images above as a reference for where colors go.

Don’t be restricted by the image with the 4 shadow palettes and the labels on each of the shades. It’s there as a reference but the best thing is to look at the eye charts, because you can use any 2 shades in a quad or a 5-color palette as a duo using a DUO diagram.

Steps don’t include liner (optional) and mascara, so you just add them later.

THESE ARE NOT RULES. They’re just basic guidelines for those who aren’t too familiar with eye makeup yet. 

Lastly, when looking for eyeshadow palettes, here are some beginners’ tips:

My palette has one cream/liner/glitter shade! Well, take those out of the equation and see how many regular shadows are left. If there are 3, shadows left, follow the TRIO diagram. If there are 2, follow the DUO diagrams. 

Erm, so what do I do with base/liner/glitter shades? Apply the base all over from lash line to socket bone before you begin (you don’t need to go all the way to your brows unless you want a dramatic look). For glitter shades, you can apply them as a wash all over when you’re done with the rest of your eyeshadows, or down the center of the eye for a “wet look” when you blink. Liner shades are self explanatory!

DUOS: look for those where 1 shade is the same lightness or lighter than your skin color, and 1 shade is darker/smokier. Doesn’t matter if they are metallic, shimmery, matte, sparkly. For most basic daily makeup looks, you just need a light and dark to define your eyes. 

All palettes: make sure there is a “balance of light to dark shades”. This means at least 1 softer shade and at least 1 dark shade that is deep enough to act as a definer shade. (There are a lot of palettes where all 3-4 shades are pretty shimmery pastels. Well, sorry but they’ll look nicer on your vanity table than on your face. You need a darker shade there for definition and contouring in order for the palette to look flattering. 

QUADS: What do you do if there are 2 pale shades? Which should you apply on your brow bone, and which as an accent in the center of your eye? The less shimmery/sparkly one on the brow bone, and the more dramatic and reflective one on the center of the eye. If they’re about the same texture, then it doesn’t matter which you use where.

5-6 SHADE PALETTES: Many people find them overwhelming, but you really don’t need to wear all the colors everyday. You can pick 2-3 shades and wear them as a duo or trio (See diagrams) easily. So they actually give you the most options!

Some Idiot-proof Eyeshadow recommendations:

Duos: Laura Mercier eyeshadow duos. Always well coordinated, with 1 soft/matte shade and 1 darker, richer one. Takes the guess-work out of eyeshadow application.

Trios: A lot of drugstore brands like Wet n Wild Color Icon have pre-coordinated trios with the shades marked out as lid, crease, browbone for you. Just remember “crease” = socket line. In the higher end range, Dior’s 3 Couleurs are beautifully coordinated and easy to use and blend.

Quads: Tom Fords and Chanels have some of the easier to use luxe quads in the market, but if you’re going for the Tom Fords, remember to minus out the sparkle shades. (E.g. 01 Golden Mink is what I’d consider a duo, not a quad, because there are 2 sparkle shades out of the 4, and I’d apply the 2 satin shades using one of the DUO diagrams above, and then decide how I want to apply the sparkles.)

**Laneige Pure Radiant eyeshadow quads (S$40) are a fantastic alternative - not dupes cos there are no exact palette matches, but great alternatives - for Tom Fords (S$100) because the satins and glitter textures, as well as a few of the shades, are actually very very similar. If you love the look of TFs but find the prices a little steep in Asia, take a look at the Laneige counter! See for yourself!

Quintets: Lancome’s Hypnose palettes are still one of my favorites. They usually have the BEST balance of dark and light shades, and they’re perfectly coordinated with each other, so you can pick any 2-3 shades out of the 5 and go.

**Diors are a good option if you have more mature lids or prefer smoother, more translucent pigments but the 5 couleurs are’t as well-balanced as Lancomes, so unless you’re very experienced and know how to add definition using liner and mascara, I’d pick a few colors and use these palettes as duos and trios rather than a quintet.

If you want to break the rules completely and do it like makeup artists do sometimes, NARS’ duos are pretty much on the opposite spectrum to Laura Mercier.

They do have light vs dark shades too, but there are also tons of funky clashing duos designed for maximum drama on the lids. Stuff like Rated R (lime and blue) and Bysance (yellow and violet) can still be applied using the 2 DUO diagrams above, but the final effect will be VERY bold. Probably better for the club than for school or work.

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Best drugstore makeup? I need a list for school essentials 😄

prPRIMER• loreal magic perfecting base: for a super smooth finish• revlon photoready skinlights/loreal magic lumi light infusing primer: if you want that glow• nyx shine killer primer: for oily skin types• elf hydrating face primer/maybelline master primer (smooth+illuminate): for dry skin types

FOUNDATION• loreal infallible pro matte: for oily skin• covergirl 3 in 1 outlast: for combo skin• loreal true match lumi: for dry skin

CONCEALER• hard candy glamoflauge: for heavy duty concealing• nyx orange concealer jar: for color correcting under eye circles• maybelline fit me: for general concealing• maybelline better skin: for a natural concealer

POWDER• elf high definition powder: most natural• revlon nearly naked powder: for sheer coverage• physicians formula happy booster glow & mood boosting powder (beige): glowy finishing powder, hourglass powder dupe!

BRONZER• nyx matte bronzer: to contour• nyx taupe blush: contouring for very fair skin• la girl pro conceal: for cream contour/highlight• milani baked bronzer: to bronze

BLUSH• nyx powder blush• elf studio powder blush• nyx cream blush• milani baked blush

HIGHLIGHTER• personal fave drugstore highlighters• for fair skin• for dark skin

BROWS• elf eyebrow kit: personal fave/you can make it look natural or bold • nyx brow pomade: for more definition• loreal brow stylist plumper: adds more “hairs” to the brows/tints them

EYESHADOW• maybelline color tattoo: you don’t need a primer, and it’s super easy to apply• loreal infallible eyeshadow: amazing color payoff and the shades are so gorgeous• best eyeshadow palettes

EYELINER• nyx super skinny eye marker: for wings• nyx slide on eye pencils: great shade selection• maybelline gel eyeliner: best drugstore gel eyeliner !

MASCARA• maybelline define a lash waterproof. that is all. 😂

LIPS (basically some of the best drugstore lip products out there)• nyx lipliner• nyx soft matte lip cream• wet n wild mega last lipstick• nyx butter gloss

SETTING SPRAY• loreal makeup extender spray: love this! actually makes my makeup last longer• nyx makeup setting spray: there’s a dewy and matte finish that you can choose!

Quick rundown on some stuff about my video masterlist General:          - video links open in a new tab          - a link to 5SOS’ keek page in the sidebar (and there’s also a section for deleted keeks in the masterlist itself)          - I haven’t been able to check the whole list for any broken links but I have fixed those that I was aware of (and if you encounter a broken link, just inform me so I can fix it ASAP)          - I also added some videos I missed before (please notify me of any videos that I missed) Sections:         - Recently Added (videos stay for about a week on this section so it’s easier to check for recent stuff)         - Covers (sectioned by boy - excl. Michael - then a whole section for band covers)         - Official Videos (music videos are separated into two: Official and Other [lyric videos, one mic one take, etc], other sections include: Track by Track, Hungry 5SOS/The Drop, Behind The Scenes, etc)         - Ustreams (some recorded parts of their Ustreams from 2011-2012)         - Interviews (sectioned by Interviewer [e.g. Sugarscape, MTV, Shazam, etc.] but for one time interviews, it falls under the general “Interviews” section)         - Japan/Mexico Interviews (special section for interviews when they visited these two countries - excl. TVGroove videos as that has its own section)         - Audio Only Interviews (recorded radio interviews including Michael’s Full Frontal interview from 2013, some interviews from other countries, etc)         - Soundcheck (only audio and only for a few venues: Madrid, Oberhausen, Sydney, Seattle, etc.)         - Private Performances (sectioned by radio station including the date)         - Concert Moments (haven’t been updated for a while but I have a ROWYSO concert highlights page here with links to videos at the bottom of the gifsets)         - Nabisco and 5SOS (includes derpcon surprises and “assignments”)         - Social Media (includes Fahlo, Vine, Twitter, and Instagram. Vines are either Michael’s or Calum’s, Instagram is sectioned by account and for the band account it’s sectioned by who’s in it, there’s also a special section for Calum’s keeks)         - Other Videos (videos with no specific section and some deleted videos, has a general section and is also sectioned by boy - excl. Luke)         - So Perfect: Unofficial Documentary (this is uploaded in 7 parts and has some unseen interview moments from early 2014)

Makeup for Beginners

aka “I’m a 22 year old newb and needed to find some resources”. Here’s what I’ve found so far that has really helped me! Lots of these are youtube tutorials; I find it more helpful to see someone doing it rather than just reading about it.

General:

Makeup Starter Kit Guide

How to Apply Makeup for Beginners

18 Makeup Tips for Beginners

Easy Beginners Makeup - Drugstore

Simple Everyday Makeup Tutorial

Makeup for Beginners 101: Intro and Essential Items

Beginners Makeup Bag (with TONS are helpful links in video)

Makeup Mistakes We All Make

10 Beauty Mistakes I Used to Make

Makeup Mistakes Black Women Commonly Make

13 Beauty Hacks

Makeup Trends We’re Ditching in 2015 (hilarious)

Specific:

Eyes:

9 Different Eyeliner Looks

How to Make Your Eyes Look Bigger

Beginner Eye Makeup Tips and Tricks

Easy Ways to Use Liquid Eyeliner

Eye Shape x, x, x

Face:

How to Cover Acne & Scars

How to Apply Foundation

Best Foundations for Women of Color

How to Find Your Undertones

Blush for Face Shapes

Make Your Nose Look Smaller with Contouring

Lips:

How to Wear a Dark Lip/Finding Your Tone

Matte Lip Routine

Brows:

Eyebrow Tutorial

Perfect Eyebrow Tutorial

Tools:

Breakdown of Brushes

Youtube Channels:

TheMakeupChair

Chanel Boateng

Makeup Game On Point

Michelle Phan

Blogs:

Makeuploversunite

makeuptips-blog

makeupartistsofcolour (half makeup, half informational)

Cruelty Free Brands:

Hard Candy

N.Y.C.

e.l.f.

Lush

Wet n Wild

bh cosmetics

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

Impulse Cosmetics

Urban Decay

illamasqua

Melt Cosmetics

Sugarpill

Colourpop

Kat Von D

Anastasia

NARS

Smashbox

*Important Note: Some of these brands may or may not be sold in other countries that require animal testing by law in order for the products to be sold, but I don’t have the time to research animal testing laws outside the US as well as what brands sell in those countries. So I’m leaving this one up to you. 

Okay, this has been in my drafts for at least 3 months now. Time to roll it out! Keep in mind, these are videos/bloggers that helped me specifically and there may be some videos/links that aren’t as useful to you. That’s okay! I recommend you get lost in the beauty blogger side of youtube at some point, it’s a lot of fun and you never know what you’ll find!

And on a last note of disclaimer: I don’t follow the personal lives/twitter feed/rumors about anyone in these videos. I don’t know if someone is problematic or not, I am simply recommending the video.

wonderful resource for nonbinary/trans people who have a desire to wear makeup, but were never taught because of gross gender roles 

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Ah…….annuzzer day in bikini bottem………