Picture that scares me.

Dec 18, 2012

Krissy J.

I love Nicki Minaj, this makes me sad :( lol. I do believe it's the flash though bc gossmakeupartist did a video on this and he out done of the makeup powder hd I believe took a picture and wow ! Lol same result...

Dec 18, 2012

Krissy J.

*put some rrgh stupid phone

Dec 18, 2012

Drea L.

lol, what's with the hate with dramatic highlighting & contour? I do it & don't look like "every one else" - When doing this, we still have to work with out own face shapes which means every result will look different than someone elses no matter how hard you try. O.o

Krissy - HD powders show up as powders when using flash. This is pure concealer.

Dec 18, 2012

Krissy J.

@andrea ohh okay thnx hahaha (: 

Dec 18, 2012

Ari W.

nicole kidman has an infamous photo veyr similar to this where under her eyes and the bridge of her nose has glowing white lines. 

Dec 18, 2012

Laryssa M.

That's why I don't use to much of any makeup I wear, afraid of making a mistake and look like this

Dec 18, 2012

Laryssa M.

I know everyone has makeup oops but ima be on the safe side lol

Dec 18, 2012

Kelly E.

That niki minaj pic scares me lol

Dec 19, 2012

Christine K.

Lol. The pics are funny. In the end, just girls with a lot of makeup on. Makes me feel a bit better about myself ;)

Dec 19, 2012

Julianne J.

In this case, its not an HD powder with spf, lighting up white under flash photography...or bad contouring...it's intentional! She probably specifically wanted to contour like this- to do an avante garde makeup look and add to her human Barbie persona. She's rocked similar makeup looks in her music videos and album art. Its totally intentional, plus, I think she is inspired by the ganguro look. Her makeup artist is totally legit, and Nicki probably knows a thing or two about makeup, but this was intentionally done. http://outsiderjapan.pbworks.com/f/1300773291/Ganguro%20girl-bright%20orange.jpg Ganguro style makeup.

Dec 19, 2012

Drea L.

Mandi - This is just just a case of bad application. I do dramatic highlighting & contouring ALL the time & don't think I look ridiculous. It's all about enhancing features that you like on your face. I honestly don't see ANYTHING wrong with that considering you also wear makeup to enhance your features. I use concealer to highlight my cheekbones just like you use eyeliner to thicken up your lash line. Just because it's not something you're into doesn't necessarily make it okay to call it "crazy" or say that someone like me wont have individuality. Please reconsider how you use your words because it is offensive.

P.S - Those photos you posted of Eva Langoria & Nicole Kidman is not bad highlighting, silica powders that aren't fine reflect heavily when using flash. Especially MUFE HD & that was the case there.

Dec 19, 2012

Julianne J.

Definitely Ganguro inspired because of the strip going down the nose and all the highlighting around the eyes, upper cheeks and forehead. She is definitely inspired by Japanese street fashion and the ganguro look was popular in Japan around 2000 among young people- all about the California girl tanned skin, light hair and extra girly makeup, clothing and accessories. Check it out on Wikipedia. <3

Dec 19, 2012

Drea L.

I'm sorry, but the fact that you genuinely think every one contours their face in order to "look like someone else" is absolutely ridiculous. I, and MANY other girls on this website who talk about, research & love the concealer highlight & contouring effect do it because it's a look that we love. You're assuming things that are VERY personal. I, & others, are trying to look like OTHER people? No. That's extremely rude. We simply love makeup & this specific look.
Highlighting doesn't change the shape of anything? ...what? Highlighting can create the illusion that something is protruding. You know... that's changing the shape. Though I'm not sure what that has to do with anything. O.o

I'm being offensive because I chose to defend a makeup look that many girls here do? You're offended because I'm bringing up the fact that you're throwing personal shots & think we're trying to look like other people? Oh my, sue me.

Even if some people are trying to "cover their natural beauty" - How is that your problem? That gives you the right to judge what other people do? I personally don't like your style of makeup, but I'm not about to go on this rant talking about it & assuming things that you're trying to hide or change about yourself because what you do with your face is none of my business.

Oh God, the picture thing is no big deal. Some one said it's similar & I was simply pointing out what it was for others to read. I'm being overly sensitive? lmao

Dec 19, 2012

Drea L.

I'm being a bully.... because you're taking personal shots at girls who do a specific makeup look..... & I'm defending girls who do that makeup look.... and I'm being the bully?

WAIT WHAT. O.o

I quote,
"I am a confident grown WOMAN, unlike yourself "
"How sad it must be to be you."
"You're acting like one of those girls who pick fights with people due to their own insecurity because it makes them feel bigger."
"What a big girl you are."

Not only were you assuming that we want to look like other people, but you're assuming that I'm not confident, that it's "sad to be me" & you're being totally sarcastic about who I am as a person.
...and I'm being the bully?

LMAO, what?! I don't even think I need to point out the irony here. I'm glad you're not responding because... what? XD

Dec 19, 2012

Tiffany M.

Woah woah hunny bunnies!!! You both have valid points... Just agree to disagree...and be the amazing women I know you are

[[passes out midol to everyone]]

Dec 19, 2012

Drea L.

I totally just voted your comment helpful just for the Midol response. XD

Dec 19, 2012

Tiffany M.

Midol and wine fix anything lol

Dec 19, 2012

Mel S.

i feel like she does thst on purpose...it obviously looks like shit and her makeup artist would fic it if that wsdnt what she was going for

Dec 19, 2012

Mel S.

dayummm just scrolled thru the rest of this thread and yall are getting fiesty!!!

Dec 19, 2012

Drea L.

Lol, thanks Mena. I should take my own advice & remember #teamcupcakes.<3

Dec 19, 2012

Tiffany M.

#teammidolandwine!!!

Dec 19, 2012

Raisa J.

the sole purpose of contouring is to add definition to a face not to looook like Kim K or Nicki or anyone for that matter bc contouring has been around since before they were born. I think the wonderful thing about makeup is that you get to do what you want and feel comfy with. Some days I love to contour and some days I can't be bothered with it. The Flukes you see with celebs and makeup are just that FLUKES 99% of the time most of these celebs, Eva, Nicole, Nicki and Kim look amazing... I think some MUA like to play around with new products and don't know how the product might look under certain lighting. And some celebs, let's face it, they like more abnormal looks on their face. I wear a lot of makeup but at the end of the day it's about what works for you ladies... there is no right and wrong, just preference!

Let's all play nice it's the Holidays! :) 

Dec 19, 2012

Caitlin M.

Those cupcakes look so good!!!! I wish I had one now!