Introduction to Makeup

Introduction In this guide, I'll be explaining from the basics (how to hide blemishes, evening skintone etc), to natural makeup (just improving your looks without really looking like you are wearing a lot of makeup), to a "Queeny" look with eye-shadows,  eyeliner, and more. For those to afraid to wear makeup because you are afraid of being ostracized, or ridiculed just don't wear enough of it to be noticeable. I don't get to much confrontation about wearing makeup, though I have had a few "wiggers" walk up to me and attempt to poke fun. The thing is, wearing makeup you probably look better than about 99% of them, anyways. And another thing to remember is that you aren't the only guy wearing it, even some straight guys wear makeup, especially actors. Remember, if done right no one will know that you are wearing foundation. Nobody

[How To Deal With Parents Parents are the most tricky thing when you start wearing makeup, because most of them will be concerned about the publics response. Some of them will be thinking "Is my son going to get hurt because of this," or maybe even "Is my family going to be judged because of this." For me to say that there is no possibility of you being harmed for wearing makeup, that would be an outright lie. But there is also a possibility of you being harmed for walking a certain way, for talking a certain way, or for looking at someone the wrong way. The thing is our society may be a lot more accepting than it was 50 years ago, hell even 20 years ago but its not quite perfect yet. I personally think "If I am going to live my life, I am going to enjoy it. I am not going to worry about repercussions because of the way I LOOK, thats just downright retarded." And to this date I have not been attacked for the way I look, I've had a few word exchanges, but words don't really hurt me to much. So that is what I told my parents. Yes, your family will probably be judged because of the way you look, but they are probably already being judged because you are gay, or because your dad doesn't mow the lawn enough, or because two of your family members got into a loud argument. If your parents don't accept you for who you are, that is their problem. I realize it may hurt a bit but they do love you no matter what they say. So basically, in my opinion, explain to your parents why you want to wear makeup, how much makeup you are going to be wearing, maybe compromise if they are worried. (ie don't wear eye-shadow hehe)

Brands of make-up To those wanting to 'save money' and buy the cheap brands of make-up (ie. NYC, dollar store brands, etc). All I am going to say to you is DO NOT DO IT. Most of the really cheap make-up goes on terrible, stays on only a couple hours, if you are lucky, and just looks downright bad. If you have the money I suggest purchasing MAC exclusively, its an expensive brand of makeup but well worth it. Their eye-shadows can cost up to $30, and some of their foundations can cost more than $40 but it goes on amazing, stays on until the end of the day, and the actual product can last up to a year. (Excluding foundation unless you are using sparingly which I find usually lasts about 6 months) If you do not have that kind of money I suggest sticking to some well-known brands such as L'Oreal, Cover-Girl, and a few others. I have found one eyeshadow that is relatively cheap called ANNABELLE that goes on very well and does stay on for quite a few hours. You may have to re-apply once or twice during the day. If anyone knows of any other cheap brands of make-up that go on well, please email us with the info and we will add it to this list.