If you have facial hair, then you know how hard it can be to hide a beard shadow – and how much it can detract from your feminine appearance.
Transgender women and crossdressers are often told to use heavy concealer, but this is totally wrong!
Thick concealer creates a heavy, cakey look that can draw even more attention to the areas you want to hide.
So what’s a girl to do? I’m glad you asked! In this post, I’ll share 4 beard cover makeup items to use in place of that heavy concealer.
I also share a step-by-step video tutorial on how to hide your beard shadow with minimal makeup for a natural, feminine look.
Here’s what you’ll need:
1. Pink or Red Color Corrector
The first piece of beard cover makeup you should own is a color corrector. This is the #1 secret to hiding a beard shadow. By neutralizing the bluish tint of the beard shadow, you can achieve a natural look with less makeup.
Choose your color corrector based on your skin tone:
- Use a pink color corrector if you have a light skin tone.
- Use a red color corrector if you have a darker skin tone.
While your best bet is to use a color corrector specifically formulated for the face, another option is to use a matte pink or red lipstick.
Apply it: Use a small makeup brush to stipple a light layer of color corrector over the areas you want to disguise.
2. Medium Coverage Liquid Foundation
The next must-have item is liquid foundation. Choose a medium coverage foundation rather than a heavy formula. It’s best to apply several thin layers to build coverage rather than using one thick layer of heavy foundation.
Apply it: For pro results, apply with a foundation brush instead of your fingers or a sponge. Brush on a light layer and allow it to try. If you want more coverage, go back and stipple additional foundation over the areas of concern. (See the video for a demo!)
3. Loose Powder
The third item you’ll need in your beard cover makeup arsenal is a loose powder. Choose a powder with pigment as opposed to a translucent version.
Apply it: Use a large powder brush and dab on a generous layer of powder. Don’t use stroking motions or you’ll streak your foundation. Once everything has dried, you can brush off the excess powder with soft strokes.
4. Powder Foundation
If you have a light beard, the previously mentioned items might be enough. If not, the final step is to get an additional layer of coverage by using a powder foundation.
You can find powder foundation at any drug store or makeup counter. This is a great option for areas that need extra coverage.
Apply it: Using a makeup sponge, press on one or two light layers of powder foundation over any remaining visible imperfections and voilà! Your transformation is complete.
Be sure to watch the video below to learn exactly how to apply your beard cover makeup.
Tutorial: How to Conceal Beard Shadow with Beard Cover Makeup
With a bit of practice, you’ll be able to master these techniques to achieve a natural and feminine look without wearing tons of heavy makeup.
Enjoy! And as always, I’d love to know what you think.
Love,
Lucille
P.S. If you liked this tutorial, you will LOVE The Makeup Magic Program! Learn all the essential male to female makeup tips you need to know to achieve your prettiest, and most feminine look ever!
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Added- I would recommend using the Turmeric masks as often as possible, daily if you can. It can be messy, so always use gloves. It will slightly stain the skin, but will wash off in the shower next morning if you wash your face.
Hi. I am a cis-female who struggles with facial hair and also skin discolouration issues (some cis-women also shave and have the ‘five o clock shadow problem’).
A HUGE thing I’ve found that really helps is using Turmeric masks- mixing turmeric with honey. It lightens and brightens skin tone and so the darker areas are less obvious. I find that repeated shaving of one area can lead to discolouration, which makes the ‘stubble’ more obvious.
I would also recommend adding a drop of oil to foundation as it won’t cling to the dry/ shaved areas but will stay on the skin nicely.
Lucilles’s wonderful service has helped me immensely in my transformation, the more I study the more I enjoy my femininity. I love this site and Lucille’s wonderful advice.
I am having a hard time finding these products at a local makeup store. where can I buy these?
Mac stuff can be purchased at maccosmetics.com, and many items are available at amazon. Nars and many other great brands are available at beauty.com, or their sister site drugstore.com. I wouldn’t fret over the brand names, though, what is available at your local drug store should do, though you may have to order online for the red or pink corrector, as they aren’t in stores as much.
Thank you so much for these tips Lucille, it really does work & looks more natural then any other makeup routine I have ever tried.
Jade
Wonderful! I’m happy to hear that.
Hi Oh Lucille honey I’m so very grateful to you honey ivfeel like I look amazing sweetie with the help of makeup magic and my hypnosis sessions along with all the rest you give us all you are certainly amazing of course that is a understatement of understatement i just cant express it well enough to say even WOW isn’t going to cut it either but anyway I Love You Girlfriend Love MJ ❤
I learned this some time ago, but really not an issue for me due to naturally lighter facial hair,, However, the problem I do have and could use some advice about, is my upper lip where the skin is discolored (lighter than the rest) due to the many years of having a full mustache and working 20 some years in the sun (construction) so this has been a thorn in my side, I have tried various products and concealers without a lot of luck having everything even when wearing makeup,.. it still tends to show lighter and stands out ,….