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why does makeup look terrible on me?
I am a 21 year old Asian girl but it seems that whenever I apply any kind of makeup it has the effect of making me look old and harsh-looking, like I'm about 35. (Though curiously enough, when I go barefaced I look about 17) I've been told that it's important to wear makeup to auditions and job interviews and such but why do I look dreadful every time I put it on?
I've tried experimenting with different eyeshadows and lip colors but I look old and washed-out even when it's not dark shades. Like even when I wear a peach or pink lip gloss. Any kind of paint on my visage. Makeup is supposed to make you look more youthful, right? So what's the problem?
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Not a guy here!
Go see a pro.
I actually have the exact opposite problem. I'm in my twenties, I'm way more fair than average and can look 19 if I'm not careful with my makeup. Since I was a teenager I've relied on professional advice. When I first got interested in make up my clever mom shipped me off the a beautician for advice as a birthday gift. If you wanted to learn how to do yoga or pottery, you'd pay a teacher right? Same goes for makeup.
Nothing I can say here, and nothing you can read or watch online, can compare to professional advice. Ask your friends, and your friends moms, if they can recommend anyone. People who do special event or bridal makeup can be great, because they are less likely to be locked into promoting only one line, but if you have access to a large store like a Sephora or a department store with a good makeup section, go there and don't bother to look at the make up itself. Often the make up that will work best for you, will not be branded in the way to appeal to you. So instead walk around and look at the sales girls. Find the one whose personal make up you like the best, and chat her up. If you can pay for her time as a consultant, do that.
Be ready to drop some serious money on a few good items, as you learn what works for you, you can approach the cheaper stuff with more confidence and understanding, but contrary to most things, make up is a situation where you have to start at the top of the line and work your way down. Start at the bottom and you'll never figure it out.
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I'm a guy so I can't give you really good makeup advice such as what kind to buy. What I can say is you are probably buying the wrong type of make up for your skin tone. While Asians make up a large portion of the population I don't think the makeup manufacturers to the mass market have formulate makeup for the Asian skin tone. Blacks had the same problem for quite awhile before the manufactures started to put forth make made specifically for African Americans.
There is help or hope for Asian Americans looking for proper makeup and advice on what makeup to use. Most department stores such as Macy's and Lord and Taylor employ professional makeup artists or cosmetologist in there Cosmetics departments. These people are generally available on weekends and late afternoons to work with you and will actually make you up to show you which makeup is right for you.
Now understand the makeup they will use will most likely be the most expensive they have. This is what they are paid to promote. I would say this is okay and as a one time splurge it is acceptable. Once you know the type of makeup to use and the different colors and hues you will be able to find less expensive makeup elsewhere.
Expensive does not make it better. In this case it just makes it easier to find once you know what you're looking for. Though once you know what you're looking for you will be able to find less expensive make up that will make you look just as good as the expensive ones.
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First of all, disclaimer: I'm a guy, so I have only superficial knowledge of makeup.
I lived in Asia for a while, and I've had asian friends in Australia as well. Cosmetics are designed to enhance your skin, but to me it sounds like you're using cosmetics designed for Western skin. If that's the case, try and find some designed for Asian skin.
If you're using cosmetics designed for Asian skin, consider finding a beautician to match you up with the right products. Some colours, and sometimes powder vs creams will create a big difference in how the makeup makes you look. A beautician should be able to figure out what is best for you.
Good luck finding the right products for your skin.
-SilentOne
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