https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:03:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188969 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 01:16:40 +0000 Zaeobi 2188969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol as soon as I replied to my thread, my face broke out. I don't know what this means. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188703 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:45:48 +0000 Janet 2188703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am using less these days but don't feel the need to change much of anything since I overhauled some of my products a couple of years ago (brow pencil, etc) and they're still doing the trick for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think I've used eyeshadow in over a year, but they're still in perfect condition so I'm not getting rid of them.&nbsp;</p> <p>The thing I'm looking at paying more attention to is the area of serum and skincare to try to make a little bit of change in my neck/chin/marionette line issues. I can live with lines at my eyes and in my forehead, but the lower half of my face is really bothering me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188653 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:28:32 +0000 Zaeobi 2188653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually had a colour consultation in 2019 which included both makeup &amp; clothing styles. I found it useful because we could talk about things holistically (e.g. shine tends to look good on me (but more of the gold/ bronze luminescence instead of dazzling sequins) - so I can get away with a little gold dusting on my eyelids even during the daytime (even with a draped/ satin outfit) but makeup like winged liner tends to 'stand out' on me (i.e. it works as a 'look', but less so for everyday wear). I also do better with lipstick to help 'balance' my face, since I already have big eyes &amp; well defined brows). </p> <p>Obviously my exact consultant wouldn't work for you (unless you happen come from the same little town in the UK as me thought not) but I just wanted to throw out the idea that, if you're struggling with colour, an *overall* colour consult might be useful (we discussed things like my undertones, which helped). House of Colour/ Colour Me Beautiful have their own products too, but I didn't feel pressured to buy them during my consultation. </p> <p>I also have sensitive skin &amp; Mac is awful for me personally (their lipsticks don't last on me &amp; they make me break out on my LIPS, which I didn't think was possible before that unfortunate experience lol). My solution is to keep things simple - I don't usually wear makeup but if I do, I use Fenty makeup for my skin &amp; lips (concealer/ light contouring - no foundation) with Huda Beauty eyeshadow &amp; Maybelline mascara (I curl my lashes too). For night, I sometimes add Fenty foundation/ lipgloss, Clinique blush (Ginger Pop) &amp; Rimmel eyeliner, but that's it lol - my makeup bag has a few other items that I might use for a different colour occasionally, but truthfully I should probably throw most of the other stuff away by now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188623 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:02:27 +0000 Gigi 2188623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on wanting to revamp the makeup bag. I was going to suggest what cat2 said, to try a higher-end store, which probably has smaller crowds, and get a consult there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188527 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:26:27 +0000 Anonymous 2188527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy most of my cosmetics from Etsy shops, where they tend to offer samples (um...hence my "use it up" challenge). I will often mix powders to get the colors just right.</p> <p>But I'm definitely on team Less now. No sense putting on blush/bronzer, or lipstick anymore- and they look kinda OTT on me now. I'd like to switch to tinted moisturizer, but the foundation brand I use only has one- which is probably too light for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188520 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 23:47:22 +0000 ANewMindset 2188520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone. Good stuff. I am going to look into virtual options. </p> <p>Definitely leaning toward the less-is-more approach. I did my full pre-pandemic makeup on Easter and I felt SO MADE UP, and not in a good way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188468 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:08:12 +0000 Anonymous 2188468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Puts up hand.</p> <p>I needed to switch things up recently and decided to &nbsp;try Seint (formerly known as Maskcara ) makeup. &nbsp;I did a virtual consult (actually just digital as it was submitting a photo of my bare face taken facing the light) and was absolutely delighted with the product. So much so that i've reordered several times and have bought additional colours /products from them. &nbsp;The other thing I did was start using Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer on days when I don't want full makeup. &nbsp;Wearing a mask every day and getting used to less makeup has been a &nbsp;revelation and a huge bonus - my skin is even better than before and I like the less made-up l look . &nbsp;I've now done away with all of my old foundations, blushes and bronzers and have a small , concise collection in one palette from Seint plus my tube of LM.&nbsp;</p> <p>I found I wanted a warmer, slightly richer foundation colour than I had been using, and also wanted to get away from powder bronze/blush/highlighter and liquid foundation &nbsp;and move into creams - which Seint is all about .&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188422 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:53:37 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2188422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to second the idea that virtual make up consults are totally a thing now. I'm seeing this even for bridal make up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188373 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:32:57 +0000 unfrumped 2188373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not much advice , but I get the feeling.<br /> I think I am not yet post- pandemic enough to have the right cost:benefit from makeup evaluations , so my day of reckoning will be maybe next year. I’m feeling likely to dispense with foundation ( but not blush), tossing all lipstick other than MLBB, maybe tossing all eyeshadow, which was mostly unused pre- pandemic and is part of both imaginary lifestyle and imaginary face!<br /> Then try to see if my color tones have also shifted by then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188358 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:02:50 +0000 Angie 2188358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Friends of mine have done virtual makeup consults. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188336 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:35:57 +0000 cat2 2188336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A while back I made an appointment at the Bobbi Brown counter at Neiman Marcus and had my face done for day. You might consider a similar consult at a trusted brand in a store that has low foot traffic like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makeup-shopping-new-colors-post-covid#post-2188328 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:04:25 +0000 ANewMindset 2188328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've noticed that my makeup colors (foundation,concealer,lip) look slightly off, and I think it would be beneficial to reasses/ make changes. Not sure what that looks like post-Covid. I was never a fan of communal makeup/ trying samples in store, and would not entertain it now. I need a professional to help me! I havent had great luck in the past at Sephora or Ulta (could have been just unlucky a few times?) but am open to going back. My skin is super sensitive too, so i have to be careful when trying new brands. I'm currently using MAC, NARS, Lancome, and IT cosmetics.<br /> I am wondering if anyone has gone through this recently or has any ideas.<br /> Thanks!! </p>