(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best makeup palettes

I'm don't run a larp, so full disclaimers apply, but here are my thoughts. As of right now, you've listed your only expense as the location. I would first add all other necessary expenses, such as website upkeep, so you don't think you have more money than you do. The next thing to do is to open a bank account for the larp. You may want to look online for high interest accounts, often found with online banks- that way, any money that's not immediately being used is making you more money (even if it's very little).

The second thing you want to do is consider what you have and what you need, and as for that, I have two suggestions: thrift stores and larp youtubers. Particularly LarpHouse, Tamwise Travels, and the Thrift Store Larper. LarHouse is chock full of useful information on everything, including a full video on her extensive larp makeup kit. You don't need all of the things on her list by any means, and what you will need depends heavily on what type of larp you are, but the basic Mehron Paradise Paint palette, brushes to apply it, alcohol to clean brushes between use, and Pros-Aide (medical grade adhesive) for prosthetics is probably a good start where makeup is concerned. (Those links are her affiliate links, by the way.) In terms of makeup though, never underestimate the value of good old fashioned regular makeup. Zabrena has done a few pool tests with normal, drugstore makeup- LA girls gel eyeliners, for example, are waterproof and can be used for facepaint. I've used black waterproof eyeliner to make paint on a mask to be Mrs. Incredible.

Tamwise has some great larp tutorials, and a very useful series of buying stuff from Wish, a very cheap online store. It has long delivery times, but sometimes the often enough the product is well worth it- like some uber-cool wax seals she got.

Thrift Store Larper is exactly what it sounds like, and she also has a blog with a couple of good articles. I've gotten tons of larp clothes from thrift store. Leather belts, purses that can be remade, leather or fur things that can be remade, fur vests, glass bottles and jars- the possibilities are endless. It can be a good way to find generic NPC clothes for relatively cheap and easy, and you can often also find lots of cloth, if you have people who can sew. One thing I will say is if you get things for eating that are pewter, make sure to test that there's no lead it in (since pre-1960 there could have been), and you can get tests on Amazon. 99 cents stores can also be your best friend for things like ribbon or fake flowers, which can be a godsend. This store also has some handy odds and ends for pretty cheap, like tiny glass bottles and pouches and such.

It's import to remember, however, that it's only worth spending money on things that will genuinely end up being useful- a really cool thrift store shirt that doesn't quite fit in is worthless, even if it's $20 cheaper than a larp-store bought shirt might be, and you've wasted your money.

You'll want to build up your supply slowly. Staple things, like the facepaint or several good quality makeup brushes, are worth purchasing right away, as are generic costume pieces that can be used over and over again. Remember to include accessories in the generic things you'll need like belts and jewlery. But otherwise, don't buy things until you need them. A cool but specific prosthetic for sale will still be for sale when you have actual use for it. If you think creating Important NPC X's costume will cost $100, budget for at least $125- that means that no one else is spending that 25, even though you don't think you'll need it.

Since you seem to be an American larp, the other thing asides from makeup I'd say is worth splurging on is weapons- if your staff has the time and skill to make them. Getting the supplies and following tutorials for generic larp-safe weapons- there are plenty out there, and they do not have to be expensive. If you allow for them, it may be worth it to occasionally splurge on a latex weapon to be added to your arsenol.

Other general considerations- put in the budget enough to account for staff expenses, such as gas when going shopping for the larp, or the occasional pizza. Your writers should consider budget all the time, but as you build up your supplies of generic stuff, this will hopefully leave time for you to be able to spend a bit more money on the details.

I think that's I can think of this second what, but it mostly comes down to is be frugal and check youtube for a better way, always.

I think eye makeup is the most fun to play with, and also the hardest to master. If you want to have fun and try a lot of different things, start there. Get some primer (Urban Decan Primer Potion and Too Faced Shadow Insurance are favorites, but ELF makes a decent one too - primer makes a BIG difference) and maybe a ELF palette with lots of colors you can play with (they are super cheap and not great quality, but more than enough to get you started!) that you can have fun with. Or if you wanted to work with neutrals, this would be a good starting point.

And get a set of brushes - a lot of people like the ELF ones to start with (especially since they're cheap and you can figure out which ones you really like and want to invest in higher quality versions of.) It's best to practice on an actual person, because you can see how the colors go on the eye (and how different things work with eye shape), but I've practiced blending colors and stuff on my hand just to get an idea of how various things go together.

I mostly watch youtube tutorials (I like the pixiwoo ones) and follow along the best I can. Don't worry if you don't have exactly what they're using - just pick colors that are similar and try stuff out! It's the best way to learn I think.

I have oily skin and I like Mehron (water based). I find that moisturising well and foundation helps me keep face paint on. I always bring my face paint and brushes with me to a con just in case. I'll touch up oily spots if needed.

I realised after typing this up that you only asked about makeup and not technique but I figured someone else might want to know how to do this.

You can get the basic colours in a palette (Mehron Makeup Paradise AQ Face & Body Paint 8 Color Palette (Basic) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FGAET6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tXdJDbTF8TEWW ). They come separately as well. I had two 0.25oz white refills that my friend used twice for Pennywise and Jack Skellington (one 0.25oz per cosplay). If you plan on doing this cosplay frequently then invest in the larger white palette.

If you have very dark eyebrows then you might want to cover them first. To cover your eyebrows, use Elmer's glue stick. I prefer the purple one. You'll need to set it with powder. Baby powder will do in a pinch or Ben Nye if you don't buy makeup setting powder. Then I layer foundation over it, and powder to set. There's tons of drag queen tutorials on how to cover your brows.

Apply Mehron white with a damp makeup sponge and let it dry between layers. Get some brushes (dollar store) and play around with the sizes and application.

The picture up there is a post version of the Joker's makeup done more cleanly. If you can, start out with cleaner lines and rough up the edges with a barely damp brush. You can fake the tear by carefully painting the line. You could also gather a bit more water and blue paint on you brush and guide the drop to naturally slide down your face. Be cautious painting near your eyes as they may water a bit. You should do a makeup test to see which method works best for you and to test the opacity. Mehron goes a long way.

I wouldn't recommend Mehron on the lips. Try a test though. I found it stung my lips a bit and I didn't want to eat or drink any of it during the day. You can use red lipstick or lip stain (lasts longer) from the drug store. My friend forgot to get red face paint for Pennywise so we used my Fenty red lip stain. You can easily find a shade of red lipstick/stain to match the Mehron palette for the eyebrows or use the lipstick/stain and feather out the edges with a dry clean brush.

Set it with makeup setting spray. You can usually find a travel size bottle at Ulta or Sephora. The Joker look is a bit messy so you can go without the makeup setter if you want but it might also help with the oiliness. Super cheap option is hairspray but I would be cautious of inhaling or getting it in your eyes.

You should invest in makeup wipes and makeup remover/face wash. Use the wipes first and then wash the leftovers off after. Mehron is water based but it's still annoying to wash off. A damp towel will work in place of the wipes if you don't use red lipstick/stain. Always clean your brushes. Gentle hand soap will work.

Well, I've know about OCC Lip Tars forever, I mean...everyone kinda does.. but I just got my first one yesterday!! :D Just in time for Fall, and the only one left, I got Black Dahlia. And it's pretty much everything I expected AND hoped for. This stuff is PIGMENTED, and this color is perfect for fall.

Since it IS going to be fall soon, either this palette or this palette would be perfect!

Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Do we seriously have the same name for our food lists? hahaha


They're slightly over with shipping, but you should really get yourself these Portal bookends. Everyone needs a good set of bookends and these ones are pretty awesome. They'll look like they're going through your books, how can you NOT need that in your life?!

For me, I'm mildly addicted to blush, not that I look like a clown or anything but I really like it. This palette has all of the shades that I've been looking for and I would be able to use it all the time. Also, it's prettyy.

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Everyone loves EOS
Babylips
Awesome lipstick

Cute tweezers
NYC eyebrow kit
Blush & contour pallete
Classic mascara
Cheap beauty blender
Gel eyeliner

& Last but not least; if you want to get her something a little more expensive that I'm sure she'd love, I'd recommend:
This or this

Thanks for the contest!

I really like Graftobian HD Glamour Creme foundation lately, I recently bought one of the palettes that has 5 different shades in it to try out and I love it! It's creamy, not drying, doesn't make me break out, and is buildable/sheerable coverage depending on what you want. I set it with BareMinerals translucent mineral veil that I had laying around and it looks very natural. I am about NC20, the Neutral 2 palette is slightly dark for my base skin tone, I bought it for contouring. I like the formula so much that I just ordered the Neutral 1 palette too which I think will be a better match for my true skin tone. I bought mine on Amazon for $20. The pictures on Amazon make the product appear MUCH lighter than it is in person.

Thank you for broadening the contest. :) Although sweet little princesses may be cute and all, it takes a hell of a woman to be BAD! I did this look awhile back and recently had a friend pressure me into posting on Reddit. I got some very nice responses and another user directed me here. Maybe it's serendipity! :) Crossing my fingers now!

Oh and if (longshot I know) I am chosen I think this would suffice. :)

Welcome back to the sub!!! And congratulations on your new job too!

RAINFOREST

ninja edit: this is the other palette i would love, next to the meet matte which dosent have free shipping

The smaller one is this one from book of shadows on etsy and the larger one is this one on amazon from adept cosmetics

I'll probably order another one to be the permanent home for my face products because I have a few more things I'd like to fit in there and then use the pretty book of shadows one for travel. Very happy with the built in clear divider in the big one!

I just bought the SHANY Ultimate Fusion 120 Palette from Amazon for $20. It's got crazy pigmentation and lots of colors, but since you don't want such a huge collection- they have [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Shany-Color-Palette-Smokey-Ounce/dp/B003VSH574/ref=sr_1_30?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1344699140&sr=1-30) smoky palette I've been looking at, and a Fall Colors Palette [here] (http://www.amazon.com/Colors-Eyeshadow-Palette-Natural-Limited/dp/B005UKNUAC/ref=sr_1_76?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1344699189&sr=1-76) that you might like, both $14. If you're really low on money like I usually am, the ELF 32 Palette in Warm is pretty nice, not fantastically pigmented though.

I don't own the Nude Tude palette but I feel like that's the most versatile considering the number of eyeshadows you're getting and the fact that it's neutral but with small pops of color (I know there's a burgundy shade people love, I think it's called Sexy?)

It's also about $25 on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/NudeTude-Palette-Naughty-Shades-0-382/dp/B009D4WAF2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396317401&sr=8-3&keywords=nude+tude+palette

Ah, thank you! I should have checked the Ask Us Anything threads first. I love how yours turned out. The outer shape of those palettes is so nice.

My situation is a little bit different. I got that Saucebox collection that's 32 individual shadows, each 1.5 inches in diameter, and they high-key need a home. Thought about getting a few regular sized palettes and breaking it up to make it more manageable, but landed on this gigantic monster.

If it doesn't work for the shadows I guess I could make it into a nice coffee table. 🤣

[Do you know what your dreams mean] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GH-inRcedU). [serial killers] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg0X_DJJEEs).I want this [makeup] (http://www.amazon.com/SHANY-Professional-Makeup-Kit-Color/dp/B0029ERWH4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3F0OLRWNN54YV&coliid=IU9CY1AH9RYH7) to help make me feel better about myslef . Thank you for contest.

Simplehuman 8" mirror I know you can purchase this mirror from other stores including Bed Bath & Beyond, i believe they offer discounts occasionally so you may be able to purchase one with a slight discount

4 drawer flip tower organizer

24 slot short clear lipstick organizer

24 slot tall black lipgloss-lipstick organizer

41 space lipgloss/lipstick organizer the slots will fit up to the size of a colourpop tube

Skin Radiance liner/chubby stick organizer

Sodynee cosmetic organizer

AcryliCase 4 drawer organizer

Black carousel desktop organizer It also comes in white

Bean bag filler i checked prices everywhere, wal-mart, hobby stores, etc. Amazon was the better deal per oz

Beauty sponge holder

Color switch dupe

Dome z palette

Large lavender z palette

Ebay large z palette dupe i have 3 of these palettes . They fit more standard shadows (32) than the real large z palette (27) and the quality is up there as well. I have traveled with them and had no issues. I will be buying more, you can't beat $9.99 with free shipping. (If you purchase one make sure you message the seller asking them to pack the palette tightly for transport)

*I have also purchased these items but are not pictured in original photo. I have used each one and have had no issues with quality.

Creative Options 46 slot thread organizer used for nail polish. Will fit up to the size of a sinful colors polish since the inserts are not adjustable. I have 3 and i love them

Makartt universal 48 slot nail polish holder inserts are adjustable

Silicone nail polish ring holder

Silicone suction cleaning matt

The desk was found at a local thrift store and was repainted

Edited to add mirror link

Check out Temptalia's review on the ABH palette for dupes for each individual eyeshadow. I would go for the MAC and Makeup Geek dupes for singles, they're $6 each.

Alternatively, the Lime Crime Venus I palette has a very similar feel and is $10 cheaper. If you're opposed to purchasing it directly from Lime Crime because of that security breach they had you can get it from Dolls Kill or Amazon instead. I also see it listed in r/makeuprehab often. If you're opposed to giving Lime Crime your money at all then that's another story :) I have the palette though and it's the only one that survived my great palette purge when I decided to build my own custom palette out of singles and destash the rest. The quality is pretty darn amazing.

I hope work lessens up! This would be so awesome and Redditing at work is AWESOME

I would love this or this Thanks for hosting!

I heard the Kat Von D one is amazing
http://www.amazon.com/Kat-Von-Shade-Contour-Palette/dp/B00SB0RKT0/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1451763540&sr=1-1&keywords=kat+von+d+shade+light+contour+palette

Just be mindful sometimes cosmetics on amazon are more expensive than buying them in store.

I currently use the Lorac one and really like it.
http://www.amazon.com/LORAC-Contour-Palette-Plus-Brush/dp/B00ZZ8XNWE/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1451763651&sr=1-1&keywords=lorac+contour+palette

I love the Balm's "In the Balm of Your Hand" palette- it has some blushes/bronzer/highlighter included so it's a great all-rounder palette.

https://www.amazon.com/theBalm-your-Hand-Face-Palette/dp/B0147FZGWU

The Balm does something that comes close (has eyeshadows, bronzer, blushes and lip products) https://www.amazon.ca/Thebalm-Your-Greatest-Holiday-Palette/dp/B0147FZGWU. I have this palette and I really like all the products and the packaging is nice. However it does not come with mascara. This is not a huge drawback for me as a mascara in sample size is easy to add on.

Thanks! I really like the palette, its the perfect size and the little pans are like exactly quarter size which is nice for pressing. It's this palette from amazon but heads up - it took twelve million years to get here in the mail.

I picked up an inexpensive steel mixing palette with spatula from Amazon and it is so nice and easy to clean!

Awww, happy birthday! '88 babies fo' life!

My pics are a toss-up between theBalm Nude'Tude Palette and Coastal Scents Blush Too Palette, but I have a bunch of eye shadow palettes and not one purple blush, soooooo I guess I need to go with "blush too."

It's my party!

1. Honestly, my go-to sites are Netflix and Hulu, nothing too exciting. I watch a lot of tv.
   
   
2. My perfect birthday meal would be some creamy mac and cheese with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic green beans, then some smoked brisket. Mmmm..
   
   
3. This Stila palette is the closest I found to $20!
   
   
4. I learned that you shouldn't wear the same bra every day, or it will stretch out. Yaay, learning
   
   
5. Flash This

I use one of these. It's fun to mix lipsticks to achieve your own formula and shades. I don't like to use my hand for lipsticks because sometimes they stain.

Eh, the large zpalette is $18 with free prime shipping... so overall better value

Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of every purchase if you shop by going to smile.amazon.com instead? Over $50,000,000 has been raised for charity - all you need to do is change the URL!

Here are your smile-ified links:

DIY 12 PCS 26mm Empty Magnetic Eye Shadow Palette

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It's restocked on Amazon. I ordered it this morning and it's still showing as available, so I'd hit it up! Doesn't seem to be selling out this time as quickly, obviously :)

http://www.amazon.com/LORAC-Mega-PRO-Palette/dp/B00N1ORWIU

This beautiful eyeshadow palete

9http://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-Glamour-Creme-Palette-Neutral/dp/B0044XXO84/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1419314993&sr=1-2&keywords=graftobian0[the goods]

i use it for under eye concealer, and for contour too actually. it's amazing stuff

have you checked amazon? :) im looking to get one myself one of these days, and foudn out you can get them all there too.

I've heard LC's website is secure now, but I totally get the iffy-ness. It's available on Amazon, Dolls Kill & Urban Outfitters as well.

I'm actually trying to decide between theBalm's Nude Dude, the Nude 'Tude palette and theBalm's Meet Matt(e) Trimony Palette. I've gotten a sample size of one of the Trimony colors in an ipsy bag and I love it, but the Nude Dude and Nude 'Tude palettes have shimmers and more colors.

http://www.amazon.com/LORAC-Mega-PRO-Palette/dp/B00N1ORWIU :)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1ORWIU/ :)

For some reason that link took me to a page where buying wasn't an option (i could only add to wish list)

Here's another link

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N1ORWIU?cache=9650b5584215c339e55db9448cd4ff2e&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1413618168&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

Amazon seems to have all these items
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kat-Von-Shade-Contour-Palette/dp/B00SB0RKT0 ----
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anastasia-Beverly-Hills-Contour-Kit/dp/B00HG1JMB4/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1449710196&sr=1-1&keywords=Anastasia+Beverly+Hills ----
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Too-Faced-Contour-Chiseled-Perfection/dp/B00U0RUITG -----
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008K262A2?keywords=Sigma%20brushes&qid=1449710259&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5 ----

Would one of these + brushes be enough? I am really clueless ^^. Any chance you could link from brushes from the Amazon uk store thier was a big list with alot of different sizes

Does her skin tone effect which Palette i get? she is quite pale.

Amazon! Nanochic found a link!! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1ORWIU/

I just ordered this for $5:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BBCVYR4/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2V4N12K8CJBWX

 

According to the reviews/pics you can just pull out the dividers and pans and it's just like a regular Z Palette.

Now live on Amazon.com as well!

It's this Coastal Scents 10-piece palette. :-)

I don't know if you saw the link above, but here's the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1ORWIU/

Nooo this link on amazon! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1ORWIU/

It's on Amazon now.

http://www.amazon.com/LORAC-Mega-PRO-Palette/dp/B00N1ORWIU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1412704754&sr=8-5&keywords=lorac+mega+pro

Thanks for the link, but it's a link to someone's wishlist item, so if you buy it, you may mistakenly buy it for the person who is wishing for it.

Here's a more straightforward link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1ORWIU/

Is it this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1ORWIU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_3SIzub0ZWNF95

http://www.amazon.com/LORAC-Mega-PRO-Palette/dp/B00N1ORWIU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415980987&sr=8-1&keywords=lorac+mega+pro


I literally just bought one

A few would be this SHANY palette or this NYX palette. They are so lovely. X_X

It was here but now it's saying unavailable again ._.

The palette is actually in stock as of right now
http://www.amazon.com/LORAC-Mega-PRO-Palette/dp/B00N1ORWIU/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

Go get it!

I repanned all of my Wet n Wild palettes because I wanted to do the same thing! The entire shadow fits into a circular eyeshadow pan. I used these empty palettes. Here's how they turned out.

It's still available

cheap makeup

Here

http://www.amazon.com/LORAC-Mega-PRO-Palette/dp/B00N1ORWIU

Oh my gosh why is this £149.99 on UK Amazon?! That's extortionate!

Works out at $241.286 USD!!!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lorac-Palette-Shimmer-Eyeshadow-Shades/dp/B00N1ORWIU/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1413561970&sr=1-1&keywords=LORAC+Cosmetics

Is it that much over in the US/Canada?

The best way I've found of getting over our mutual fear of eyeshadow is to just buy some palettes. I'm a cheapier makeup person than you might be, so I bought the NYX Nude on Nude palette for my Naked/Naked 2-type neutrals (it also comes with great lip gloss!) and a Shany 78 palette for all kinds of crazy colors I'd never buy on their own (plus some extra blushes!) for around $40 all told.

I'm new to makeup, too, and even though I have a couple high-end eyeshadows from Lancome and Smashbox which go on SO SMOOTHLY I COULD DIE, it's taken these cheaper palettes to help me build my skills and try new things. Some don't work, but there's always makeup remover.

You can get empty eyeshadow palettes from basically anywhere. Here's one from Amazon: DIY 12 PCS 26mm Empty Magnetic Eye Shadow Palette

I don't understand what you mean by custom boxes..could you be more specific or post a picture as an example?

The main item page on Amazon is showing that it's only available from other sellers, but if you click on it it'll take you here where it shows that it is backordered and more are expected on the 21st, but you can still order it.

As of 11:21 am Eastern, anyway.

Edit to add: main page is now properly showing that you can order while more are on their way. Here

Edit 2: Obviously they are now no longer available through either link.

Maybe depot the palettes and place them in a z-palette? There are tons of cheap ones on Amazon. Also depotting tools and empty magnetic eyeshadow pots if you need them! Or if you want to keep the shadows in the pots they are already in and the bottoms aren't magnetic you can get magnetic sticker to place on the bottoms for z-palettes.