(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best eye makeup

Ooh ooh ooh! I've been wearing makeup for a while now, but I only got serious about making it look good a few months ago ago. Here's some good starter stuff.

• Almay Eyeliner. This stuff is inexpensive and easy to use if you don't want to spend a lot of money on something you're experimenting with. Plus, Almay has really good deals. I just got a $4 off coupon and used it on a $5 product.
  
• The NYX Nude on Nude palette would be a good starter palette for eyeshadow. Nudes are so versatile and look nice on any skin tone. In a few months I would consider "upgrading" to Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette. Great pigmentation and lovely shades. I got mine in December and use it every day! I'm only about halfway through it. It's pricey, but spending $50 every 8-10 months on the only palette I need makes it justifiable.
  
• Only looking for a few shades? Try Maybelline's Colour Tattoo. Stays on literally all day and since it's tacky, it helps your eyeliner stay on, too! Beautiful shades. I have Barely Branded and use it on days when I want a "barely there" look.
  
• I think eyeshadow primers can be tough. I would suggest this $20 set from Urban Decay because it lets you mess around with different shades so you can find something you like.
  
• Ecotools brush set. I don't have it yet but I really want it! I think it's probably all you need for now if you're just getting started.
  
• If you're acne prone, try Neutrogena's skin-clearing foundation. They also have powder and whatnot, what whaaat! I suggest getting it at Walmart or the drugstore though, I believe it's cheaper. It's nice to know that you can layer on the makeup without making your acne worse.
  
• For lipstick, I really love Revlon Lip Butter. I have a few shades. Goes on like a chapstick, stays on like a heavy duty lip colour. And there are so many lovely shades! Plus it's not expensive.
  
  That's all I can think of for now! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. :)
  
  EDIT: Can't believe I forgot mascara! Bare Minerals' Flawless Definition mascara is pricier than most drugstore brands but so worth it. It doesn't clump and comes off super easily. I downgraded to Maybelline's Volum'Express a few weeks ago to save money and I'm so disappointed in it. :(

Most of my stuff is high-end. Probably not terribly wallet friendly for someone just starting out and trying to figure out what you like...But when you factor in I've been using makeup for (cringe) 26 years and my skin can be incredibly picky...

Invest in the stuff that is closest to your skin...like your foundation. I have not yet tried the Korean BBs but I hear great things about them and the prices seem incredibly easy on the wallet. /u/Feeling_Pretty is our resident expert. I'm just scared to get into them because I can never find swatches online and I'm insanely pale.

I'm personally a fan of the Smashbox BB because my skin doesn't always get along with stuff that already has SPF in it and this one doesn't seem to bother it.

I also love Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner because it wears really well on me - I have issues with eyeliner evaporating by the end of the day. Not the best for travel because of the built-in sharpener (I lost one to the TSA because of that teeny-tiny blade and it made me sad) so plan to chuck it in your checked luggage or have a sub when you travel.

Mascara - go drugstore. I'm using a Stila one right now because I lucked into the Beauty Brands Mascara Sale earlier this year and bought a couple for $9 each - slightly more than I would have paid for a Covergirl or a Maybelline (they usually run $7-$8 where I live). Since you should religiously change your mascara every three months drugstore is better on the wallet.

As for eyeshadow...I can personally vouch for the Lorac Pro and the Stila in the Light palette. Both have good pigmentation and wear beautifully (I do use a primer due to oily lids) and have enough variety in them I can do lots of looks with them. The bonus on the Stila is you also get a coordinating eyeliner.

You can also shop eBay for sample lots. Most of the time it's folks that have amassed a bunch of samples and want to get rid of them. Great way to sample lots of stuff at once - but do look at the seller's feedback rating and read the reviews left in the past six months.

If you're at all comfortable and have one nearby you can't beat a trip to Ulta or Sephora to try stuff out.

Scavenger hunts are too much fun! I should be working! RAWR! Thanks for the fun break =]


1.) Something that is grey. My name is makeup and I am grey! WL

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. This color is called "Naughty Nautical". Nautical = water, water = rain. =D?? WL

3.) Something food related that is unusual. Pretty sure most people don't have teeney shaped veggie cutters. WL

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) This is for my two parrots! My quaker especially loves dried papaya. I'm teaching her how to fly right now and have been using food as a reward, but we ran out of papaya a couple of weeks ago, and our local bird store has been out of stock for a long time. Turns out that Whole Foods doesn't carry dried papaya either. Rawr! WL


5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I had heard about this when the movie came out in English. I liked the movie and then moved on with my life. Come this spring, I found myself facing a LOT LOT LOT of driving by myself, so I started borrowing audiobooks from the library. I borrowed all three of these books and REALLY enjoyed them. It wasn't at all what I expected. They're murder mysteries with a lot of themes about violence against women. When I learned about the author, it became that much more interesting. The author wrote these books with the intention of making 10, but died after the third one. They found them after he died. The themes about sexual violence stem from a gang rape he witnessed as a teenager. He never forgave himself for not being able to help her, so he channeled all those emotions into his writing later in life. Anyway.....interesting stuff. Good books. I recommend them :)


6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related! Pfft.


7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...) If I was a cat, this would be my JAM!


8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. Dresses are admittedly useful for avoiding public indecency charges, but not really useful beyond that. BUT LOOK AT THE RAINBOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WL


9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? Not on my wishlist (it's on American Netflix though!), but everyone should be aware of the impact of plastic on the environment and our bodies. Education is everything. Plus, there's a newborn baby at the end.


10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. 1. Stab zombie in the skull. 2. ??? 3. Profit. The reviews rave that it's super sharp and doesn't stick so it probably wouldn't get stuck in their skull like other knives. WL


11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I don't know if I'd use the word profound, but it would sure help me out. A big passion of mine is learning to ID birds. I'm pretty good at most birds, but finding information on juveniles is VERY difficult sometimes. I've used this book before to help identify birds in hand, but I think the information regarding juvenile plumage would help me identify young birds from afar. It's even part of my job to identify birds! WL


12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. This is an Add-On item, but it's also a hair addon =P Not on my WL, but I'm losing my hair like crazy so I might have to look into these >.>


13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? This isn't the most expensive item on my list (that was #8), but it's the one that would help me the most! When I do field work, I tend to have a lot of gear on me at once, and the extra strain of binoculars around my neck tends to give me some really freaking sore muscles. A harness would be MUCH easier on my shoulders/neck/back. I start field work again in October, so I plan on buying it for myself by then anyway =] WL


14.) Something bigger than a bread box. EDIT A bread box is typically similar in size to a microwave. This is larger than the average bread box.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. I am smaller than a golf ball! WL

16.) Something that smells wonderful. This smells amazing!!! I'm infatuated with cinnamon, but had to stop using cinnamon Crest YEARS ago because I developed a bad reaction to it. This stuff is expensive, but the company is very environmentally responsible and I feel good giving my business to them. WL


17.) A (SFW) toy. This seems pretty SFW unless you're playing Cards Against Humanity. evil grin WL


18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school. I used sticky notes all the time in school! WL


19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. I've obsessed with birds since I was 11. I've been obsessed with rainbows forever. I'm currently obsessed with sushi. THIS IS ALL THREE! WL


20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. Hear me out! This baby can keep ice for DAYS. Sitting out in the sun for hours on end? NO PROBLEM! YOU'LL HAVE ICE AT THE END OF THE DAY!! Seriously, Thermos needs to pay me for how much I rave about their stuff. My water bottle has still had ice in it after three days AND being refilled twice. No joke.

BONUS
This beauty was made in OR.


fear cuts deeper than swords. She is my favorite character by far :)

I'm not that "girly" either but here is my input. Since you leave your hair down, I'm assuming you don't have crazy poofy hair like I do so I would suggest getting a haircut with layers and side bangs. Easy and pretty. Get a good straightening iron and wear it straight or use the iron to flip the ends out. You could also find a lightweight hair serum (like frizz-ease), work it through hair and let it air dry for some natural waves. Yes bobby pins are always good. You could pull back one side with a few pins and instantly look a little more polished. Pick up some pins with a little sparkle or color for an extra treat. As for makeup, you will need tinted moisturizer, loose powder, powder brush, blush, blush brush, eyeshadow (find a good pallet), eyeshadow brush, eyeliner (I use this applied with a wet liner brush but pencil is easier), liner brush (optional), mascara, chap stick (burts bees is awesome), lip color (this and this very sheer and pretty). I have this brush set and I love it. Throw in some nice fragrance oil like this and you are set up with the basics!

You are so welcome!! I love answering these types of questions, especially for beginners, so it's no bother at all! :)

The Ultra Mattes V2 palette is super pretty and all matte! They also have the Au Natural palette which has a nice mix of mattes and shimmers. Great for beginners! If you're looking for one with really bright colors, I have the i-Candy and I love it, great for pops of color here and there.

I haven't tried any Wet n Wild eye products so I can't really comment on which is better, but I personally love and trust most things that NYX comes out with. I don't have it myself but I've heard good things about their Suede Palette. They also have eyeshadow singles, which is what I mostly use. You will probably start hearing about these on the makeup subreddits a lot, but their Jumbo Eye Pencils are ahhhhh-mazing. My favorites are Milk, Black Bean, Electric Blue and Lavender :) Check them out if you like cream eye shadows! :)

myh2isblue gave some good suggestions for strays. There's a very cheap brand called ELF that you can buy at Target that's kind of hit or miss, but I use their face primer before using anything else, and at the end of putting all my other makeup on, I'll use their setting spray.

Also before putting on eyeshadow, putting an eyelid primer on your lids will help your eyeshadows be more vivid and will help them last way longer.

There are obviously other brands that are more expensive that may work better (Urban Decay's Primer Potion is known for being really really awesome, and they're 'all nighter' spray also gets amazing reviews), but elf has really impressed me, and Targets are everywhere so elf is really easy to find. I work at a really humid indoor pool all day and my makeup lasts my whole work day :]

Edit: And by typing this I actually realized I forgot to put primer on today... whoops! Let's see how well my face holds up today...

This is one of my favorite questions to ask people! My husband and I are big on paying it forward.

Last christmas, the Doc Mcstuffins doll was one of the hot toys. We were lucky enough to get one for our niece, but it turned out that she already had one. People were selling it on eBay and Craigslist for 3 times its worth because it was in such high demand. We decided to list our doll on cl for the price we paid ($50, I believe). The woman who inquired first seemed so happy to find the doll... When she showed up to pick it up, she handed me the cash. I handed it back to her and said, "No charge. Merry Christmas." She shed a few tears and thanked me profusely. It was awesome.

The items I'd most like to have are: Eco Tools 6 Piece Eye Set, Coastal Scents To Go Palette Beijing, or Sleek I Divine Oh So Special palette

Thanks For hosting... Great question! How about you?

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

Supports CEC. Comes with 4x USB 2.0 slots, an HDMI, quad core ARM A7 processor, 1 GB RAM, and an ethernet port. Also has GPIO pins but I don't know of any Kodi related uses for them. It is an extremely low power device (uses about $3 worth of electricity per year) and requires nothing to keep it cool (e.g., no fans blaring in the middle of your favorite movie).

Base cost is $35. Requires a microSD card, an HDMI cable, and a microUSB charger, all of which can be purchased for approximately $5 each. An existing microUSB charger, such as from your cell phone or a device like a Kindle or Chromecast can be used, of course. Optional components include a case ($10-$20 or 3D print your own), USB wifi dongle ($10+), and an external hard drive ($50+). A few companies put out bundles that include a Raspberry Pi board and various components such as this basic one and this more complete one. A wireless keyboard ($20+) can also be handy. Product links are provided as examples; there may be better deals or smarter purchases to be had.

You'll then want to use a minimalistic Linux distro such as OpenELEC or OSMC, both of which are designed specifically to run Kodi and have optimized builds for a Raspberry Pi. OpenELEC seems to be more popular and is what I use myself. Installation is easy -- you just download and write to your SD card (oh yeah, you might need an SD card reader, $5). If you'd like you can also install a "real" Linux distro and install Kodi in that as you would on a regular desktop computer. You can either store your media on an external hard drive connected to the Raspberry Pi or on a separate computer or NAS and share your files over your LAN.

Pros:

• Cheap base cost
  
• Low power
  
• Very hands off after initial setup
  
• CEC! Use your TV remote to control Kodi
  
• Hardware decoding for h264
  
• As it is full-fledged computer you can easily add in additional software such as emulators, a web browser, etc.
  
• More of a DIY solution (may be a con)
  
  Cons:
  
  
• A few plugins (typically they are Windows dependent) and more computationally intensive skins may not work
  
• May get pricey if you need to buy all the separate components
  
• Can not handle 10-bit x264 (aka Hi10p; rare outside of anime fansubs) or HEVC (aka h265) files.
  
• No 4K output, max resolution is 1920x1200
  
• More of a DIY solution (may be a pro)
  

Honestly, making something would be the best present.
















Or getting something that you could make WITH her.

















Here's some modeling clay thats only three dollars















I know if my kids did something like that with me as adults I'd be crying happy.






















Or I just got this peach hand cream that smells exactly like peach rings and makes my scaly mom hands feel silky soft















Or a nice good smelling bath bomb




















If she likes makeup this nude pallet is really good the colors are so stinkin pretty and the sparkly ones aren't too shiny for a subtle look.











Again for "girly" things, there's [this mini nail drying light](
https://www.amazon.com/Coscelia-Curing-Polish-Rainbow-Manicure/dp/B01KXDO4YG/ref=sr_1_14_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493339140&sr=1-14&keywords=nail%2Bdryer&th=1) for doing your own nails at home.














There are these super cute lovable otter socks


















Or for good old shits and giggles, this coffee mug

I hope this doesn't seem like a cop-out, but I don't know what it is yet! I have Chocolate Bar and am planning on getting a new palette SOON, either Lorac Pro or Pro 2 (or something else, I'm not 100% sure yet). So whatever my fall color will be will be on my new palette, whatever that is.

Speaking of, I have my eye on pretty much all of the Sleek palettes, though I don't know how work appropriate they would be...but I especially like these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0086ULJF6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=I13PSYTKUAUWBI&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00957MDDQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=I2I7BINRY03294&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GXFZHD6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=I2GNP4G62S2RNF

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GXFZH6S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=I1Z15GRBNODEVO

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWVKJK8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2V9SZMY5X7JQJ&coliid=IO0N4AJYKQUHE&psc=1

Okay, that's several things and not all palettes but I'd be tickled to get any of them.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I think it's neat we found each other on here again; I just hope I can be more active these days.

UPDATE

Hey guys, love all the comments and Questions, here is some info for those who care and want to know.


Products Used*


Touchscreen Bought Mine at MCM electronics.


Raspberry Pi2


Speakers


Amp


Keyboard



Software Running


Get Noobs on a SD/MicroSD card here

Use Noobs to boot and install Rasbian

Install KODI from add remove programs or terminal "sudo apt-get install kodi"

Install NPR and VevoTV in Kodi.



Cool Idea


User /benjimons has a really cool idea on his screen showing his webcams and other good info

User/agent-squirrel mentioned Dashing for a cool UI, I looked a little into it and it seems pretty cool



Dog Info

I don't know HomeDepots official dog policy, but yes, he goes with me all the time there, employees all love him, he is NOT a service dog, and lots of Dogs are in there. I usually see this in HomeDepots that are deeper in residential areas, not so much in a more industrial area...

Thanks, he's a great pup, we call him WiFi because of his Antenna's

Hello and welcome! You can always ask for tips and tricks here, there are a lot of super helpful people here!! I would suggest starting maybe with a neutral palette like Nyx Caviar and Bubbles or something along those lines (I just got that palette glammed to me a little while ago and it quickly became my favourite!) Neutrals are a good place to start because you can practice blending and whatnot, without it being too obvious that you are inexperienced (because they are neutral colours and don't show up as much!). Other than that, all I can say is practice as much as you can! And ask questions as needed :) Also, feel free to creep on other peoples wishlists for ideas of what to put on your own, haha! I definitely do that lol ;)

Here is my little man. My friend found him & his litter when they were about three days old the mother was no where to be found. She hand raised them until they were ready for new homes, we were lucky enough to get our little man. He was the runt of the litter, he is still pretty small but he is a wonderful cat & he is very playful. If I won I would love this

That is incredible!! Congratulations!!!

And this is such awesome way to celebrate and something I've always dreamed of doing. Here is the link to the shadows I've been eyeing for months but just can't pull the trigger on. I only put one link to save time but I love the teal, emerald and purple. I'm not sure how much that will come to so I'm adding this as well. It's so hard to choose from all the pretties on my wishlist!!!

Thanks for hosting!!!

Here and here are great eyebrow tutorials I really like. You said you have really sparse natural brows- have you ever tried an at-home tint kit? They're really affordable, the one I use I get on Amazon here. It helps me use less eyebrow makeup, and it dyes the lighter hairs next to my brows so I have more to work with when I pluck and shape mine. :)


I'm still learning contour too- I spotted your blending thing because it's an issue I have with my own makeup. If I make my contour too dark, it's super hard to blend and is just stripes on my face. Too light and it just looks like I wiped dirt on myself haha. You're doing fantastic, I look forward to seeing future looks from you! Do you have an insta?

Heroine Make waterproof eyeliner. The pencil is very fine, but the pigmentation is amazing and it lasts all day. It's also easy to remove.

I bought it at first because I fell in love with the package, but it was a good purchase. If anyone wants to give Japanese makeup a try, I highly recommend this product. https://www.amazon.com/Heroine-smooth-liquid-eyeliner-Waterproof/dp/B00RWME3MU/ref=pd_sim_194_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X21ZHGMRBXAG0K37RXGJ

I know that I might get downvoted for this but anyways. This is the ideal package for a starting trans girl with limited options.

1. Over-the-counter estrogen : this cream is a cream I used when I was not seeing a doctor yet and still in the closet. It contains 0,25 mg of Estradiol and 1 mg of Estriol per full press of the pump. I recommend 3 presses daily. Morning, middag, evening. It's about 25$ per bottle of 4 ounces. Each bottle should deliver a 6 week supply. Buy 3 of these so that you can test the hormonal waters for about 5 months. If you like the feeling of estrogen meanwhile you have enough time to save up money for another 5 month supply. Transdermal estrogen is very effective so a lot will go into your bloodstream. You can't compare it with pills.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KS9EHS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046484&sr=8-2&keywords=bi-estro+cream
   
   
   
2. Over-the-counter progesterone. It assists estrogen by making the estrogen receptors more sensitive and it assists in breast growth. 1 press of the bottle at night. 1 bottle of 4 ounces lasts 5 months. Also transdermal so less progesterone is needed to get more into the blood stream.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004O2I1Z6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046637&sr=8-1&keywords=progensa+cream
   
   
   
3. A wig to make your face look more feminine and alleviate facial dysphoria. 35$ .
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006GTUFSQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046156&sr=8-1&keywords=wig+transgender
   
   
4. Make-up to make your features look softer. 10$ for lipstick and eye shadow together.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PGQYEUK/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046283&sr=8-5&keywords=makeup
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N0EE77S/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483046380&sr=8-2&keywords=lipstick
   
   
   I'm so excited that you are going to transition. The heck with what your parents think, it's your life.

I like Benefit's Stay Don't Stray but $26 is a lot and I decided I was spending way too much on makeup at Sephora. I went through a bunch of drugstore options and was surprised when I liked e.l.f.'s Essential Eyelid Primer so much. I think it was the cheapest I've found as well, around $1 at Target. It's tinted but sheerer than the Benefit one. I also like to use white eyeshadow as a base (I'm pale so I swear it doesn't look circusy! :D). So after the primer dries I put on Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Too Cool but very lightly, a little goes a long way. This eyeshadow has excellent staying power!

It's my party!

Such a great idea, I did this same thing last week for my birthday! For my birthday, I would hope to receive one of the Sleek palettes on my wishlist, like the Garden of Eden or Oh So Special! They look sooo nice and I'm on an eyeshadow no buy, so it'd be fantastic.

Happy birthday!

You inspire me with your awesome dance moves. :3

But seriously, I have worked with kids and will do so again this fall (yaaay job!), and nothing made me happier than when their faces lit up after creating something wonderful and sharing it. It always made me happy, and is why I decided this career path.

LIGHT YOUR PASSION. LET IT EXPLODE. <3 My item.

I’ve tossed everyone of my KVD products or given them to friends who don’t care as much. I have hooded sort of monolids. Oily and really difficult to find things that work.

• Dolly Wink Super Waterproof eyeliner - my personal fave replacement. Actually works better than the KVD brush eyeliner tbh.
  
• Clio Waterproof Brush Liner - another favorite of mine.
  
• Mote Flowfushi Eyeliner - next on my list to try. Lots of good reviews from my fav bloggers.
  
• NYX Epic Ink Liner - okay replacement, a bit smudgy
  
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - haven’t tried but heard okay things.
  
  
  
  I’m fairly certain KvD and Sephora just repackages asian eyeliners to sell since most are “Made in Korea” lol. Same with their brow products at ABH and L’Oréal.

It's hard to judge myself here on the nicest thing I've done. I tend to think I'm a fairly generous person. So I'll just share my relationship with my cousin and how I think it reflects my nicer side..

My cousin has divorced parents, her dad is a factory worker and her mom isn't the nicest person in the world....when she was 16 she got in the car with her brother and left her mom's house, vowing never to come back. So far, she hasn't. We were always pretty close since we were just a little over a year apart(she's the younger one) and we'd always go to school together. My mom started the trend of nice gestures. He father went to work fairly early so he would drop my cousins off at our house so they could go to school with us. We were practically sisters because we spent so much time together.

Now she was more popular than me, so that of course meant rumors. On several occasions I heard nasty things being said about her, and every time I would jump up and quickly silence the lies. Even people that were supposed to be her friends were calling her a whore, to which i would reply "I would know ages before you if she's ever had sex, and even if she did, you're supposed to be her friend! Friends accept each other and don't tell everyone their secrets!". It made me so mad!

As we got older and out of high school I ended up passing my college textbooks books down to her instead of getting a refund because she couldn't afford to buy them. She would also come to my house every night to play games with me and my sister and I would cook dinner for us. We often joked that it was her new home. I would help her with college work most nights, and I even drove her around to find a job. Now that I'm getting into makeup, anytime I make an order, I'll often pick up 2 of whatever it is I'm getting and give her one.

Products: Sleek sunset palette, Sleek Oh so special palette, Nyx Matte lip Cream in any color

EDIT: Also, If anyone sees a cheapish/used naked 3 for sale, I'm looking to surprise her with that. I don't think I'd ever use it, but she's in love with it. Don't have a ton of money to spend for it though or I'd buy it new.

I am also super naturally blonde (well, ashy grey blonde) and I tint mine using Godefroy's Professional Tint Kit! It's super easy - you just mix it on, leave it on your brows, and then wipe clean. You can definitely take it by stages too (it's better to start with too light of a tint than go straight to really dark). I'm a total convert.

I like the real techniques fine liner brush

It has synthetic bristles like a normal brush but is super tiny so I get the best line with gels, I honestly swear by it.

Dont do it! You're almost there. I can see glimpses of the greatness that's about to come and damn does it look good.

Something fun you can experiment with in the meanwhile if you wanna pull attention away from your hair during this growth phase is dying your eyebrows. With a darker brow, attention will be pulled away from your hair and redirected to your eyes.

A brow dyeing kit $20 on Amazon and takes 15 kins tops. Super easy and wears off after a few weeks if you dont like it.

Ps. I love your eyebrow color as is, this suggestion is just for the interim phase.

Thanks for hosting!

I wish I were brave enough to dye my hair blonde and maybe even pair it with really bold lips that I've started wearing. Except this big a dye job isn't really mainstream or accepted yet, and my office is so conservative business formal I felt nervous even wearing opalescent light blue nails to work today.

Edit: I'd absolutely love to try out NYX's Black Bean, or the Barely Branded color tattoo, or be surprised with whatever!

That dress is gorgeous and so are you! You are going to have so much fun at prom! :D

Here is the little tutorial I made for you! The eyeshadow will go perfectly with that dress! I am assuming that you have the basics already (foundation, concealer, setting powder, blush, eyeliner and mascara), so you will just need to get the lip color, the eyeshadow, highlighter and the brow kit.

Sleek Oh So Special Palette $11.50 with shipping. The colors on Amazon are really deceptive! It looks nothing like that..

elf Jumbo Lipgloss Stick in Sangria Starters $1.99

Wet N Wild Ultimate Brow Kit $3.99

Wet N Wild Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana $2.99

I hope this helps you out OP! All of that stuff is just over $20.

EDIT: If you plan on getting that palette or any Sleek stuff for prom, you might want to think about ordering it very soon if you're in the US. The shipping takes a couple of weeks because it is coming from the UK. I highly recommend Sleek products. They are such high quality at such a low price. You can't go wrong!

I really enjoy the Sleek palettes! I get mine on amazon and I have almost all of them! But my favorite is this one It has amazing color payoff and is SO reasonably priced!
Hope you find what you're looking for!

I have so many! LA Girl Pro Conceal HD, Essence Shine shine shine clear gloss(I've been using the ELF clear gloss but I like this one more and you get more product for the price), Maybelline Dream BB Fresh, Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer, ELF Baked Highlighter - Moonlight Pearls, and Peripera Velvet Cheek #6. These are all essentials in my "no makeup" look.

This one's not make up but on Amazon the Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk SPF50+ / PA+++ is super cheap for a mineral sunscreen and doesn't break my skin out.

And my one and only HG status liquid eyeliner that I'll ever buy for my oily ass lids, HEROINE MAKE Smooth Liquid Eyeliner. I've seen it in Japanese specialty stores in my area for $20, on amazon it's only $10.49. All other eyeliners get crusty and flake off within a minute of application. This eyeliner has been a game changer.

Oh and the peripera ink velvet and tint water gels for lips, just wish they had more shades besides red and mauve.

It's really good, the best I've ever used😺 here is an Amazon link😸

I hope multiple ones are allowed! There are all under $18 :)

We have:

Too faced shadow insurance

Smashbox High definition concealer in fair

e.l.f mineral eyeshadow primer

NYX powder blush in Taupe

Ardell fashion lash starter kit

L'Oreal Voluminous butterfly mascara

and Lorac Skinny palette

Thanks so much for the contest! I hope its open internationally, I'm in Australia :) I'm sorry there's a few, I couldn't choose! :D

The Raspberry Pi by itself is just a board. Like a PC, you need other stuff to make it work -- at the very least, a power supply and an SD card on which to install the OS. A kit like this gives you the power supply and a case, or you can go bigger and get a kit that includes power, case, wifi, hdmi cable, and a preloaded SD card. For htpc purposes, you don't need a kit like this, which includes a bunch of components that you aren't going to use (LEDs, breadboard, breakout cables, wires, etc -- stuff that you'd use if you were going to use the pi to build projects, but is unnecessary for a media player).

Don't bother with any heatsinks or fans. The RPi doesn't need them even for overclocking. Case quality can vary, but even the cheap cases are generally decent. You'll want at least a 2A power supply, especially if you intend to plug in external HDDs that don't have their own power source. And if you don't go with a kit that includes an SD card, make sure you buy a good quality card instead. That's your only storage on the device, so you want it to be as reliable as possible. Which means no bargain basement, "10 for a dollar" cheap SD cards. Go with name brands like Samsung.

And finally, /r/raspberry_pi. They're big on the Zero right now, but I'd suggest you go with a 2 B instead (quad core and more RAM makes it worth the extra cost).

For AB makeup, which eyeliner do you recommend, Dolly Wink Koji Liquid Eyeliner or the Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner? Or any other liquid eyeliners are fine too~ (pencil and gel just don't work for these oily eyelids T^T)

For starting a routine, do you recommend starting out with a moisturizer? Also is a second cleanser needed? Because I feel like an oil cleanser (for your sunscreen and makeup), and a toner would just be alright (consider it cleans the remaining debris off our skin and I feel like I would be wasting my money idk... sorry if I am wrong...

For oily and acne-prone skin, do you recommend the TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Cream or the MIZON Black All in One Snail Repair Cream?

That was a cool video! It was the first KPOP music i've actually listened to and I liked it! Was that even KPOP? I probably don't know what I'm talking about. ANYWAYS, Here is my entry! I did a bright lip with a yellow/purple/pink eye. SNSD

Here is a link to something off of my wishlist if I happen to win. Thanks for holding the contest <3

For what it's worth I installed RasPlex on an old Raspberry Pi B and it streamed fine from my server. If I recall I might have had to turn down the stream rate (or video quality or SOMETHING) but that model only has 512mb memory but a new one like this would likely run like a champ.

Not sure what kind of processing power you'll need on your server. Mine is currently an older quad core pc with plenty of memory but I'd like to put it on an OLDER Pentium 4 box just to see how she does. I would get something at least equivalent to an i5 simply so you if you want to use it as a regular PC you can do so while simultaneously streaming media via Plex.

I just purchased the Sleek i-Divine Mattes Brights (V1) Palette from Amazon last week. It arrived about four weeks early (!), and I am STOKED. I got it as a lesser alternative to UD Electric, and honestly, it's pretty great so far. The only thing is the shadows are just a LITTLE bit less opaque than Electric. The yellow is honestly rather comparable, which is saying a lot because yellow is hard to get right.

Also, guys. GUYS. This shadow DOESN'T. FUCKING. BUDGE. Even without the primer, it legitimately doesn't come off. It's still stuck on my damn arm, and it's been five hours since I swatched. Even the white is just as bright!

The quality is INSANE. And GUYS. I only paid $8.99, plus $2.50 shipping for it. ELEVEN FUCKING DOLLARS AND FORTY-NINE CENTS, Y'ALL.

So this is like, my best purchase ever. EVER. Buy it. Now.

I'm probably getting Acid or Snapshot next.

I do set mine! Highest is usually means I would give an arm of a leg for it and high is something I really want, but not willing to give up a body part.

My top five:

1. Lorac Unzipped Palette
   
   
2. Stila In the Lights Palette
   
   
3. Etude House Sweet Recipe Chocolate Eyes
   
   
4. Etude House Etionette Heart Blusher
   
   
5. Real Techniques Travel Essentials Set
   
   A girl can only dream...

I'd keep you in my basement.

Ohh, senior year, fun, fun!!!

Awkward moment from school: It was my senior year, and I was one of the AV geeks. I helped run the television crew. I was also one of the main camera operators for sports. We were taping playoffs for football and one of my classmates is coming down the sideline for a touchdown, I was panning with him and I stepped off of the 7ft platform I was standing on. I fell on the track and blacked out. I woke up the first time to the rival team standing over me checking if I was okay, faded out again, then woke back up being carried off the field on a stretcher with a neck brace. Had a concussion, and needed to be monitored over night.

Got back to school on Monday and a crazy rumor spread that someone got super drunk, jumped off of the bleachers and died... no, I was working and fell off a platform and got a concussion.

Thanks for the contest!! Good luck tomorrow!

$4.85 last one in the list.

I bought this $6 dupe off amazon because I rarely wear eyeshadow and my friend (who is super into makeup) was really impressed with it and said it’s pretty comparable to N2.

NYX Butter Gloss in Raspberry Tart

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in With a Twist

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Too Cool

All of those are $5 or under with shipping! :) This is a great idea for a giveaway - I like glamming the cheapest stuff on people's lists so I can glam more people before I'm out of money. And you can find absolute gems on Amazon for under $5! Thank you for hosting!

Im going to add more as I find them. On mobile.

set of 12 eyeliners for $7

An absolutely fantastic mascara for less than $6

NYX jumbo eye pencil in milk is a makeup essential, it's only $6.50

NYX eye pencil in Black, under$5

a concealer for only $4

and a NYX concealer in a jar $5

I love makeup. You are an absolutely fantastic brother/sister!

The best quality one I’ve found so far at this price range is the Tonymoly Delight Circle Lens mascara, the pink one if you want volume. You can find it under $5 on Yesstyle. It never flakes or smudges and holds a curl all day. Another favorite for a few more bucks is the Kissme Heroine make volume and curl, it’s my holy grail at the moment but you’ll need a good mascara remover for that one. You can find it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00INJ7ULW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title or Yesstyle.

I’ve been using this for YEARS! I absolutely love it. I have super light blonde eyebrows and this is the perfect shade for me. I only have to leave on for a few minutes.

Godefroy Professional Tint Kit, Medium Brown, 20 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AS45LC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1YB3DbVQXSCMS

Like this ? It looks nice, so far we never really have to repair other stuff than the computers haha, but i guess it's always good to have a couple of tools available. thanks for the suggestion.

Wow, congratulations! That must have taken a lot of hard work and finesse. I know you don't know me, but I"m proud of you :D

If the raffle were to pick me ( BIG MONEY! , by the way) I would want either/both of these things:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006HCJXBM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=21L97YRCRB7OE&coliid=I1TYFI0DA7IWBT

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004X1QY20/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=21L97YRCRB7OE&coliid=I268AFD6FXWZAB

You're awesome! Keep kicking ass!

This toolkit from ifixit is literally full of really great pokey, scrapy, and bendy things! Plus it's an actually useful set for anyone who owns a smartphone or computer.

http://www.amazon.com/iFixit-IF145-072-1-Pro-Tech-Toolkit/dp/B007XGWQ2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417667449&sr=8-1&keywords=ifixit

Their other sets and products are great too if this isn't in your price range.

Try the Etude House Lash Fixer ! You basically put some on like a mascara after you curl your lashes, wait a bit for it to dry a little (like do other parts of your makeup first) and then layer your mascara over it. The lash fixer basically holds your curl and then your mascara can do the lengthening/volumizing. Also, waterproof mascara generally helps to hold the curl better! You just have to use a oil based/biphase remover to get it off, I use the Lancome one but there are drugstore as well as cheaper Asian options like Bifesta as well.

Ask me about my wiener. ;)

I see you like makeup. Someone gifted me this and the quality is surprisingly amazing considering the price.

My question is...how big do you like your wieners?

My name is Maria Jose and my favorite makeup product are blushes and lipsticks, I'm obsessed! My favorite makeup look is this one I've been wanting to try it! An interesting fact is that I just turned 21 and I'm going skating today.
I've been wanting to try (these eyeliners)[http://www.amazon.com/Italia-eyeliner-pencils-Set/dp/B004HSO124/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2SMSRCH8DFTQX&coliid=I2JXUITD00GEXZ]

THanks for gifting!

I have worn a dark purple (photo is not me) lipstick to a fall wedding that I didn't think I could pull off until I tried it. A MUA put it on me and ever since, I've been meaning to pick another dark purple up. However, I would love to go even darker (black)!

I have always wanted to pull off dotted white liner, but I'm afraid I'd mess it up and look really lame.

I would love Barely Branded
or Painted Purple. There is ~$5 shipping under other sellers on the side.

Thanks for the giveaway! :)

Congrats!! :)

Make Good Art

This is my fav item. A little over $5, but free shipping.

Or these.

I can never get a great, thin line with a pencil, so I use a little pot of liquid eyeliner, and a really thin brush. You could probably get similar results with a different brand; the main reason I picked MUFE was ease of purchase (I have a store in my nearest mall, with a significantly shorter line than the one at Sephora) and success with their other products.

Before those purchases, I had a felt tip eyeliner that I liked (I think it was this one?!). As long as I used a light hand, I had no issues making a really thin line.

I have REALLY light eyebrows and I definitely recommend Anastasia's brow products, especially their Brow Powder Duo, I use it daily. also recommend Etude House's Tint My Brows Gel, it's basically henna for your eyebrows. there are some mixed feelings about this product (some people have had hairs peels off and it turns orange when it fades) but it's great for special occasions/when you wanna have a lazy makeup week.

Oh my goodness, this is so kind of you! and you are so lucky. My dad buys a scratch off at least once a week and never has much luck with them!

I've been lusting over a sleek palette for so long and I'd love this one!

thank you so much for hosting!

it's my party!

I'm one day older then you :) happy birthday

this eyeshadow pallet

this lipstick

and this eye brow powder
are all under $26

This one gets constant praise here on reddit. Personally I have a set I got at a Harbor Freight I've had for years. Any "precision" toolkit will work just fine. A magnetic version will be your friend.

edit: something like this

As another commenter said, curling your lashes before you add mascara really helps! You can also heat up your eyelash curler (I like to run it under hot water or use a blow dryer). Also, you might want to consider buying this. It is amazing and holds the curl for so long!

I just picked up the iFixit Pro Toolkit as well as a cheap set of screw drivers. I also use a magnet tray for holding screws (especially useful for laptops) and I lay my screw drivers in there while I'm working to magnetize the tips.

One of my cheapest (free) things I've added to my workbench recently is an old 17" Dell Ultrasharp that was given to me. It's absolutely wonderful for a tech bench. It has VGA and DVI input. It's height adjustable, and swivels. It has 4 USB ports built into it. I leave my keyboard and mouse plugged into it, as well as signal and power cables. When a machine hits my bench, I plug in one signal cable, one power cable, and one USB cable and I'm ready to go.

Damn what color did you dye them.. could just fill it in with something like http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Eyebrow-Cake-Powder-Auburn/dp/B002QIADPG

It's a really good natural color, can mix the two to get the right shade. I actually got one at home laying around unopened because I dyed my hair back to my natural shade, can maybe ship it to you if you're interested?

I have dark red hair and I love the NYX Auburn brow powder. It comes w 2 complimentary powder colours and brow wax. And it's like 6 bucks!

NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder, Auburn/Red, 0.09 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QIADPG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yO4wDb93642EQ

Loreal:

Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara ($7.25, normally $8.52)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IAINFU/

Infallible Pro Matte Foundation ($9.32, normally $10.97)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PFCTS6U/

True Match Foundation ($6.45, normally $7.59)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001126Y1K/

Pro Last Lipstick ($8.49, normally $9.99 also this stuff is $12.99 at ulta usually I recommend it a lot)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PFCT8HY

[A new mouse!!!](JETech M0884 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse for PC, Mac, and Android OS Tablet with 6-month battery life)

and in case you are looking for more clothes....[this shiny tank , which have on my list too!](Anna-Kaci Womens All Over Shiny Sequin Spaghetti Strap Vest Tank Top, Rose Gold, XX-Large)

and for me..this cool shower curtain

and I summon u/rdgwrtr and like this from their list, nudes

because everyone looks better nude.!

sorry about my links

YES HELLO I LIKE BIG WORDS I DONNO WAT TO USE AS A PHRASE UM HERE I'D LIKE THIS OH BOY I LIKE THIS

Was just about to post this here too! I got this as a gift for my birthday this year from my SIL it and it is a great neutral palette. I personally love the blue colour.


Non mobile link here

L'Oreal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes

When you rinse your mascara off, it looks like your lashes are falling out, but it's just the beauty tubes.

I also added the Lorac Pro Red Carpet kit which bought my total inc shipping up to about $65. Looks like great value!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YVDM2Y/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/176-3008613-9140146?keywords=in%20the%20light%20stila&qid=1418911148&ref_=sr_1_1&s=hpc&sr=1-1

My beauty related: Colored Eyeliners! because my eyes are what makes me beautiful!

can someone please help me confirm if this is the [current packaging] (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E8%82%8C%E7%A0%94-%E3%83%8F%E3%83%80%E3%83%A9%E3%83%9C-%E8%82%8C%E3%83%A9%E3%83%9C-%E3%83%92%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%83%AD%E3%83%B3%E6%B3%A1%E6%B4%97%E9%A1%94-160mL/dp/B01CE5P580/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474033028&sr=1-4-fkmr0&keywords=hada+labo+gokujyun+face+wash) to Hada Labo's foaming wash? A friend is going to pick up some stuff for me there soon and I want to be able to provide pictures for her so she doesn't have to hunt things down

also, what are the difference between these 3 Heroine mascara? One is the film version that's supposedly easier to remove, but I'm confused about the regular looking one and the one that says something like version 3?


version 3?


film


regular?

Welcome back! I just returned as well. I was in Utah. Where were you?

Item

Thanks for the contest!

The clothing is basically late 80s/early 90s normcore. But the "bombshell look" is obviously all about being movie star beautiful.

A note on the makeup - this is still my all time favorite makeup "look." It requires strong brows (I'm a big fan of brow tint and Glossier boy brow), brick red lipstick, nude eyeshadow, no obvious contouring or blush, mascara, eyeliner (usually quite light), no highlighter. Notice the skin is matte, not shiny.

Castor oil is supposed to help hair grow back quickly & stronger, so try applying a thin layer at night. If your hair is a light chestnut brown to warm blonde, the Etude House Tint My Brow Gel may work for you as a temporary solution. I don't recommend it for darker hair, the Grey Brown it turned orange on me after a few hours & from the reviews I read, many people have experienced the same problem. If your hair is darker, the only thing close to an all day brow product for me was a brow marker with a layer of Model in a Bottle over it. I've used it for special occasions, but I wouldn't recommend using it daily though; it forms a really strong film, so I can't imagine this being good for your skin or brow hair in the long run. A similar product is Duraline by Inglot, but you would mix it directly with a brow powder or eye shadow & apply the mixture with an angled liner brush.


http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Brows-Eyebrow-Lasting/dp/B01AMZ8D38


https://modelinabottle.com/shop/eyebrow-sealer/


https://www.inglotusa.com/duraline-912

The Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush is a favorite of mine for liner brush. It's currently BOGO 50% and it's only $5.99 for one. Note, this is the one that is sold individually, not the one that comes in a starter set.

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4260017


Or you can get it on Amazon with free 2 day shipping if you sign up for Prime for $5.23 here:

http://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-Fine-Liner-Brush/dp/B007O7AZ3O

Ok so I'm trying out minimal makeup again. I got the Glossier boy brow and it's been working out really well for me. (I have very sparse eyebrows which I don't understand since I have pretty dark/thick hair, why the hell are my eyebrows so thin?? This stuff rules because I refuse to get my eyebrows plucked/threaded/shaped/microbladed and wanted them to look thicker and fuller. A+ would recommend that product.) Anyway I was looking for mascara recommendations on this sub and wanted some opinions on which one I should go with. This is what I've found:

• Mote Hottest Eyelasher (This one is pretty expensive, is it worth it?)
  
  
• L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes
  
  
• Heroine Make Long and Curl Mascara
  
  
• L'Oréal Tubes Lengthening 2 Step Mascara
  
  Consensus seems to be that tubing mascara is best for avoiding clumping and raccoon eyes? I want my lashes to look thick and dark but separated.
  
  ETA: Up until now I had been using the Benefit Bad Gal mascara but I found it to be pretty shitty for the price, looking for something better.

Does she have enough eyebrow hair to use a powder, or is Tally a pencil-only lady? If she can use powder (maybe powder and something to set it? Two Faced Liquif-eye maybe?) NYX is the best auburn brow colour I've ever found! It sounds like her and I have the same hair colour - something between strawberry and auburn - and I swear by this set. I've tried almost everything and I keep coming back.

The darker colour is great for "fake" reds, and the taupe-y brown-y reddish one is almost impossible to find in my redhead world. My natural brows aren't quite red and they're not quite brown... but they're slightly darker and more brown than my hair. This has been my dream colour! Plus, NYX is really cheap.

Check out the colours on!

Edit: I messed up the links.

Here's the link! I'm really digging these, even though I have never heard of or used the brand. Great glam =)

I'd love to try In The Light

Thanks for hosting!

found an amazon link! https://www.amazon.com/Heroine-Make-Mascara-Super-Black/dp/B00INJ7ULW

Man I should definitely buy it from amazon lol. The local store I buy it from sells it for ~$18 or so.

I haven't found a mascara that doesn't smudge on its own yet, but [Etude House's Dr. Mascara Fixer] (http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Waterproof-Mascara-Perfect/dp/B004RK7I2W) on the ends of my lashes post-mascara application makes literally every mascara I use smudge-proof, and I'm also a habitual eye-rubber (ew, that sounds inappropriate... sorry...). Downside: it's really hard to get off, the only way I've found to remove the stuff painlessly has been to cover my lashes in mineral oil/Ponds Cold Cream, wait 5 minutes and gently wipe off. You can find it for pretty cheap online though, and I find I no longer have any use for high-end mascaras because with this stuff and a decent lash comb, they all work the same ;)

like butter. This would be cool. Thanks!

happy birthday!!

This please!

It's the Heroine Make Volume and Curl Mascara Super WP Black

I have Strike A Pose and Caviar And Bubbles... LOVE THEM!

Etude House has a line of eyebrow tint gels that I've tried and can work really well. They're basically dyes in the form of a gel that you apply then peel off, but it lasts for a few days.

For longer options I'd look at brow tint/dye kits, I've seen a lot on Amazon. I've heard the Godefroy Color Tint Kit is good.

Thanks for hosting! :)
I'd have to pick this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002QIADPG/ref=aw_ls_2_9?colid=31SAURWJYHQZE&coliid=I282851V347Q7B&vs=1

I've never even tried filling in my eyebrows, but I'd like to start :P

You're a graphic designer!? I think that is too damn cool. I wanted to do that in college but my portfolio wasn't impressive enough. I would love to see some of your work.

This and this are the products I am most lusting over right now.

RAINFOREST

I think an eyeshadow palette with nude and light shimmery shades would always be nice. Maybe something similar to this? She can use it for light everyday looks, evening looks, maybe even for eyebrows if there's the right shade. Bonus if there's a brush, if she doesn't have any.

https://www.amazon.in/Girl-Beauty-Brick-Eyeshadow-Nudes/dp/B00PGQYEUK

Someone on this sub recommended etude mascara fixer and it is a LIFESAVER. I’m the same way. My lashes never stayed curled and they would also smudge/transfer since I’m oily. This is the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004RK7I2W?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

I also have straight lashes that didn't really hold a curl until I started doing the following. I think waterproof mascara is fine everyday as long as you use an oil to remove it; this will remove the mascara very easily so you don't have to tug and pull out your actual lashes.

I have 2 suggestions, both of which have worked for me. You can do just #1 alone or #2 alone or combine them.

1. Etude House Waterproof Dr. Mascara Fixer for Perfect Lash
   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RK7I2W?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
   
   It's basically a primer that's designed to hold a curl. Works really well.
   
   Here's a demo (not my video, just a youtuber I follow):
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAbd0RbjuQo
   
   
2. I use 2 mascaras - one lengthening and one volumizing (I'm currently using Maybelline Lash Stiletto waterproof for length and Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Waterproof for volume). First, curl your lashes. Then, apply the lengthening mascara just to the ends of the lashes and let it dry. You can add a second coat if desired but wait for the first coat to dry. After your lengthening mascara has dried, take the volumizing mascara and apply to the roots and middle of the lashes.
   
   Here's a tutorial (again, not my video. just another youtuber I follow):
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz31OCzPVP0
   
   Alternate tutorial (slightly different technique but you get the idea):
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u06Yb4gwNFY

perhaps something like this? I think powder looks far more natural than pencil. You could also see if you have a medium taupe color and try that on for size. Warning: it might be weird to have brows when you aren't used to having them ;). Also, you might look around your area and see if there are any day spas that offer brow dyeing. My mom has super blonde brows, and she gets hers dyed for about $20 every 6 weeks.

Codename Duchess

Add ons totalling exactly $25! Here goes!

$7

+

$7

+

$6

+

$5

= $25 of ADD ONS

HEY THANKS!

I know I'm late to the party but I just used [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Brows-Eyebrow-Lasting/dp/B01AMZ8D38) today for the first time and quite liked it.

I would really love these for my makeup collection!

http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Brows-Eyebrow-Lasting/dp/B01AMZ8D38

I bought this one. Wow the brush is that small? I'll definitely try drawing hairs like you suggested!

I use my NYX - Caviar and Bubbles palette almost daily. Here it is swatched I love the soft neutrals in it!

What makes me beautiful!

Eyeliner! I'm lacking in color options. Currently I can wear brown, or GEL brown.

Hey there! I want this or this

You should DEFINITELY bake this Guinness Chocolate Cake. My SO's mom made it and he said it was incredible.

real techniques has a great brush that's not angled http://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-Fine-Liner-Brush/dp/B007O7AZ3O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407891000&sr=8-1&keywords=real+techniques+brushes+eyeliner

Awwww shucks, you're too kind! I've been itching to get my little paws on this for awhile now! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007O7AZ3O/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_2_10?colid=LVV9RQ6ODJGG&coliid=I1IQZX3KTFO3S0

Thanks again for doing this contest. You rock!

Mine always runs because my lower eye lids touch my mascara :[
Waterproof doesn't always stop smudges, because it may be the oil, not tears, from your skin breaking it down.

For me, powdering under my eyes helps a lot. But my HG has been the Loreal Beauty Tubes mascara. I just use it as a top coat and it makes all my mascaras water and oil proof :D

I have very straight lashes that point a little downwards, and also have oily lids which break down most mascaras and negates a lot of their holding properties. I've gone through one of those Sephora favorites samplers with all kinds of mascara and have fun through most of the L'Oreal and Cover Girl and Maybelline mascaras. Nothing. The only mascara that's ever worked for me to hold the curl from an eyelash curler is a Japanese brand Heroine Make Volume and Curl Mascara Super Waterproof
There is a long and curl version as well. This is legit the only mascara that holds a curl for me for longer than an hour. My lashes wilt a little but definitely still lifted at the end of the day. The only con is that it is a bitch to take off, you have to oil cleanse and/or use an oil based eye makeup remover.

I haven't tried them myself, but there are eyebrow tints (most from korea) that are supposed to last from a few days up to a week!

Edit: found one from Maybelline :
https://www.maybelline.co.uk/eyes/brow/new-tattoo-brow-easy-peel-off-tint

And one from etude house:
https://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Brows-Eyebrow-Lasting/dp/B01AMZ8D38

There are a lot of reviews on youtube from the tints, so you can look it up for reference and if you like the results.

OP, buy this toolkit. It's a newer version of what I have.

I use this driver set for fucking everything, from airsoft to computers. It is one of the handiest things I own, and the quality of it is pretty good. The one I have is a couple years old now, but I haven't had a single issue with it

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Item: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AQ9KB0O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1404496211&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
What's your favorite color?

I have really sparse and short asian lashes. I find that most mascaras (even waterproof ones) don't hold a curl and weigh my lashes down. Until I found: http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Waterproof-Mascara-Perfect/dp/B004RK7I2W

It makes any mascara waterproof if you layer it on top. How I like to use it:

Curl lashes, apply Dr. Mascara Fixer, let it dry, apply another layer to lock in hold, apply mascara, and if it's going to be a long day I go in with another coat.

Thanks for hosting this! I would loooooove this palette. Someone posted swatches a couple weeks ago and now it's on my list.

I'm naturally strawberry blonde with unfortunately pale/nearly invisible eyebrows and this is what I use.
I use the lighter color, but I imagine the darker color would be good for more coppery/auburn redheads.

I sure do! I actually have the entire iFixit kit, which I enjoy, but the first link is just the bits and driver.

Sleek i-Divine Oh So Special Palette Mineral based Eye Shadow Palette

http://amzn.com/B0086ULJF6

http://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Starter-Compact-Case--Power-Supply/dp/B00TFV5QTA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1449528246&sr=8-5&keywords=raspberry+pi

It's nice to have a case for when you're just experimenting, and a power supply.

Thank you! Just a simple eyeliner brush. Specifically, I got this brush in one of their sets https://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-Fine-Liner-Brush/dp/B007O7AZ3O

L'Oreal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara? http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-Double-Extend-Mascara/dp/B001IAINFU

I can't seem to find the waterproof version, but I've used this before and they come out just as you described in the shower.

If you're interested it's this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RK7I2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm blond with almost no lashes so L'Oreal Paris Double Extend is my go to drug store mascara, none of the high-end brands has ever match up to it! It never smears, and it only comes off with hot water, so you can even swim with it! Makes me look like I actually have lashes! Yay.....

Sleek, for sure. The shipping time makes up for how blendable and pigmented the shades are. I have the palette Au Naturel.

I've heard that tubing mascara is great for sensitive eyes. They're far from waterproof though (which is harsher on your eyes anyways). Here's the one I'm eyeing right now if you want to try a cheap one before investing in something more expensive. https://smile.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-Double-Mascara-0-17-Fluid/dp/B001IAINFU/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478094697&sr=8-1&keywords=tubing%2Bmascara&th=1

They are a brand called Italia. The set is less than $8.00, and so worth it!
I found them on Amazon here

It's probably the product itself; you shouldn't be having to cake it on like that. I haven't tried the product you're using so I can't say for sure that that's the problem, but the Inglot liner I have goes on completely opaque in one pass. (I use this RT brush to apply.) That liner is $12 not including shipping. If that's out of your budget, I also use a Milani Liquid Eye gel pencil on my waterline, which you can buy at CVS for $7 I think?

I can vouch for both of those that they go on in one pass, are opaque, and stay put, if you want to try something else!

If you want to do electronics repair in general, I'd recommend iFixit's kit, which includes tools useful for repairing, say, a broken tablet/phone screen, and various non-standard bits.

http://www.amazon.com/iFixit-145072-Pro-Tech-Toolkit/dp/B007XGWQ2Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1452147004&sr=1-2&keywords=ifixit

For PC repair in general, try to get something intended to be used on servers or in production environments. You want something that will last, and not be prone to having its tip chip or break off.

I have only a little experience with soldering, and use a Radio shack iron. Unfortunately, I can't provide any suggestions.

• This: https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-Pro-Tech-Toolkit-pcs/dp/B007XGWQ2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484257071&sr=8-1&keywords=ifixit+tool+kit
  
  • Or:https://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-Tri-wing-Screwdriver-Nintendo-Gamecube/dp/B000S6AG9G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1484257119&sr=8-4&keywords=tri+wing
    
  • I have had the second for almost 3 years and the kit for about 2. Both have not let me down yet.

Here's the link!

We can have meat for dinner!

I have a Shitzu and her name is Twinkie! I thought the name was so cute!

I always wanted these eyeliners!

http://www.amazon.com/Italia-Eyeliners-Set-of-12/dp/B006HCJXBM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=JVBSWDSMLOPX&coliid=I1T38Z7AU5E6R0

iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit 70 pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XGWQ2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nriezb70NEQ84

If you can swing it I'd get the larger pro kit for another $20.

["What makes me beautiful!"] (http://www.amazon.com/Italia-eyeliner-pencils-Set/dp/B004HSO124/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2ERLEBAPDG3MG&coliid=I2V12QHWV9PMBX)

Hey you should try this [make up] (http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Shadow-Palette-Bubbles/dp/B002S8PTMQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3F0OLRWNN54YV&coliid=I2VWLXAQ8ST84E) nevernude

I have to go with this one. I feel ya, Captain. GIFFYGIF! Not sure if you wanted us to link to an item or were just going to browse, but just incase - prime eligible item!

if you are having trouble with the mascara sliding off, try some tubing mascaras! i used to have horrible raccoon eyes, waterproof mascara or not. i read somewhere on here try a tubing mascara over your normal. actually works, no more raccoon eyes! i use l'oreal beauty tubes.

http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-Double-Extend-Mascara/dp/B001IAINFU