How to break bad news about makeup.

Jan 27, 2015

Cierra A.

I'm a waitress and I wear a full face including falsies everyday. Yesterday there was a new girl. Her eye makeup was spot on, including her falsies. Buuuuuut, Her foundation was 2 shades to dark, and she looked like she tried contouring with a bronzer. but this bronzer was SUPER orange and not blended in the least. So my question is how do I give her advice without looking stuck up or a total jerk? I usually wouldn't say anything, but the girls at work were coming up to me asking me to say something and asking what she was trying to do since I'm like the only one who wears more than mascara.

Sorry for the novel. lol.

Jan 27, 2015

Michelle S.

I wouldn't say anything. You just met her yesterday and I feel that no matter how polite you say it, she might get offended. I feel that once you get to know her better have a general conversation about makeup. Maybe she'll ask for some tips.

Jan 27, 2015

Jessie B.

You just met her, I think you'd come off as rude if you told her that. However, you said her makeup was spot on. Maybe she intentionally wants her face to look like that. Yikes.

Jan 27, 2015

Rissa G.

Yikes girl, females are catty. Might not want to break the news to her unless you become a little more acquainted with her, to be honest.

Jan 27, 2015

Cierra A.

Thanks I figured I'd wait. Just don't know what I'd say. Its sad that the girls at my job were saying stuff about it considering most don't wear any makeup. I just feel bad for her since she doesn't know what they're saying.

Jan 27, 2015

Erin L.

I agree with the others or maybe spark up a convo about makeup and just throw out some suggestions

Jan 27, 2015

Rissa G.

I agree with Erin! That's a good idea. You don't want to come off as too confrontational

Jan 27, 2015

Jack B.

I think Erin's idea is good. Compliment her eye makeup and get into it from there. Maybe even lie a little - "I've been looking at this sculpting powder for contouring, have you ever tried it? I used to use x brand bronzer but I just started to feel like it was too orangey..." Etc.

Jan 27, 2015

Rebecca B.

Maybe she was just having a bad makeup day or ran out of her usual foundation. I'd definitely give it time, if she's still the same, I'd agree that starting a conversation about makeup and just throwing hints into the conversation may help!

Jan 27, 2015

Lorna G.

I wouldn't dare say anything. It was her first day. giving her advice on her foundation straight away isn't the best approach. like other ladies mentioned previously you need to get acquainted, before even thinking about giving somebody advice on their makeup. Although you may be thinking you might be helping her, you might leave a COMPLETELY different impression.

Jan 27, 2015

Lara C.

What I would do is talk about makeup then ask random stuff like what's your mascara what's your eyeliner. Then tell her that youve been using this amazing foundation and what she uses. Then say it looks a bit dark in the lighting. And you can ask about her bronzer.

I know its hard, but if it were me, I would prefer someone told me than looking crazy

Jan 27, 2015

Lara C.

Ask if ahe contours, if so ask with what and if she says a bronzer be like oh really I always read about this and I've heard that bronzers are bad for contouring. Like be innocent. Its not mean. Good luck.

Jan 27, 2015

Kitty K.

To be honest whenever I met someone like that I spark up a make up convo and talk about YouTube, then follow by suggesting they watch Jordan Liberty. He has a common make up mistales video and a why not to contour wi th bronzer one as well. Usually that works without offensing anyone and the information is at their own fingers. I wouldnt really critique her make up, you never know!

Jan 27, 2015

Kitty K.

Offending*

Jan 27, 2015

Lauren G.

If I was new somewhere and the girls were already gossiping about something as trivial as my makeup and one of them actually came up to me and told me how to do my own makeup I would be embarrassed and probably
Think all of you were mean. Just wait if you are going to say anything. It's not really your place to be makeup police. I understand wanting to help but maybe she likes it that way

Jan 27, 2015

Rissa G.

^^^^ 🙌
Girls can be so annoying, I don't understand why they have to be so gossipy and involved merp

Jan 27, 2015

Alma M.

Hi Cierra, looking at the bigger picture we all are strangers here on Beautylish and we often give advice if wanted but the difference is we all have a common interest which is cosmetics and beauty related information. it's a bit unfortunate that the first thing to point out is the girl makeup and the fact the other girls are asking you to tell her something, I think before mentioning anything others should make sure their makeup is up to par before giving advice and really establish a friendship of sorts before going in for the drill. Also obviously she likes makeup and you can communicate with the common interest and say hey have you ever heard of Beautylish? Then go off of that. Not everyone is a makeup artist but most are makeup enthusiast and sometimes it's a bit over the top to approach someone and point out what anyone else thinks is a flaw; who knows she may be just starting out with makeup and that shouldn't be the first thing to bring up when you just met her.Be prepared for any feed back as well ;)

Jan 27, 2015

Shauna S.

I was in the same situation with a new girl at my work. it looked like she was wearing a mask on her face since her foundation was so orange. honestly I just never said anything because even if you try and come off as nice and helpful she will probably just find it rude and embarrassing. I would give it time and then start up a conversation about makeup and tell her some face products that you love