Makeup can have an amazing impact on your appearance – IF you apply it correctly.
Many crossdressers and transgender women tell me they struggle with this skill, and that’s okay!
You deserve to feel like your most beautiful, feminine self. To get started, it’s important to avoid a few common male to female makeup mistakes.
In this blog post, I’ll share the mistakes you need to avoid – and what to do instead!
1. Wearing Too Much Makeup
Wearing too much makeup is an easy mistake to make. Makeup is meant to enhance your best features while minimizing any perceived imperfections.
When you overdo your makeup, you end up accentuating EVERYTHING. This isn’t a flattering look, so remember rule #1: Apply your makeup with a light touch.
2. Applying Full Coverage Foundation on Your Entire Face
Even if you have problem areas you want to hide, you should avoid covering your entire face with a thick foundation. Heavy foundation can give your face a cakey and mask-like look.
Instead, opt for full coverage makeup in areas that require it, such as the beard area, and use a lighter foundation on the rest of your face.
3. Using Poor Makeup Application Technique
When it comes to makeup, technique matters. Some common examples of poor makeup application technique include:
- Clumpy mascara
- Mismatched foundation
- Harsh lip liner
- Overdrawn eyebrows
- Cakey concealer
If your makeup skills are lacking, look for makeup tutorials on YouTube or check out my free Male to Female Makeup Mini Course.
4. Not Selecting The Right Makeup Shades
Choosing the right makeup shades is just as important as your makeup application technique.
In fact, the wrong colors can give you a harsh and masculinized appearance faster than anything else.
The most important thing to consider is your natural coloring. For example:
- If you have lighter hair and skin, opt for low-intensity colors like soft brown, blue, pink, or coral.
- If you have darker hair and skin, go for high-intensity colors like deep brown, black, blue, or red.
Candis Cayne – Low intensity colors
Janet Mock – High intensity colors
In addition to your natural coloring, think about the occasion and time of day when selecting your makeup. Typically, higher-intensity makeup works better for nighttime when the lighting is dim.
Finally, your makeup shades should complement the colors of your clothing for a cohesive and polished look.
5. Not Taking Good Care of Your Skin
Think of your face as the canvas for your makeup. If your skin is dry and rough, it’s going to be noticeable.
Keep in mind that male skin tends to be rougher than female skin due to lower estrogen levels. This means that good skin care is critical.
Care for your skin by using a gentle cleanser, moisturizing daily, using sunscreen, drinking lots of water, and getting enough sleep.
Ready to learn more?
Check out my previous article, How to Feminize Your Face Without Surgery, for more male to female makeup tips and techniques.
For more in depth training, consider The Makeup Magic Program to learn all the essential makeup skills every crossdresser and transgender woman should know.
As always, I’d love to hear from you. Do you struggle with makeup or have you mastered this skill? Please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
I have trouble putting eyeliner on correctly.it never comes out even on both eyes.also I like to use lots of mascara,but can’t seem to get my bottom lashes to be covered completely.ay tips on how to do it better .
Do any other girls have trouble doing their eye lashes?.
I am L/handed, I’m alright doing my left e/lash, but doing
my r/lash is another thing. Having a better brush would be
handy. Has anyone tried the “thin lizzy” make-up kit yet?.
I am finding it is toning my beard shadow good.
My night time makeup is good. I need tips about daytime makeup. I don’t want to look like the whore that I am in the daytime.
Kisses, Rhonda
Lucille, what do you think about wearing the right jewerlry,
as like earrings, necklaces?
In Australia, we have a product called “Thin Lizzy”, it’s
sold thru the Safeway group, is it available in the U.S, it
may help some of the gurls over there.
I don’t need much to hide my beard shadow and it helps to
tone in with the rest of my face skin.
Great tips!
I’ve never learned proper contouring. Also would like to find something to reduce wrinkles.
Wow – Wouldn’t every woman love that cure TG or GG.
To reduce wrinkles purchase a retinol cream
Thanks for your tip sweetie.
Now my pic wants to load lol xxxxx
I have a couple of tips for you.
1. Tone your brows using a red-brown color to compliment your hair color. The color of your brows looks quite ash-toned compared to your hair.
2. Contour around the jaw and chin to give a more defined look and balance out the face.
3. Get a concealer, mix it with a little bit of red or orange lipstick and pat a little on the upper lip and then add on concealer without the lipstick so that it’s the color of your skin rather than reddish or orangish. Doing so will tone out the green/grey color you get on the upper lip.
hi davina you look so phtogenic you look so natrual if i wos a man uk i woul not hessitate buying you a drink with a beutiful rose
has anyone ever told you look a lot like katy segal
Brows!!!!! I have the biggest issue with brows, desperately need some help with these pleeeeeeeeese xxxxxxxxxx
Hi Davina, for perfect brows go to a day spa and have them arched by a pro.