![]() It is generally true, for us trans girls, that most high street cosmetics tend to fall short of our needs. ![]() I have personally tried and tested a lot of different cosmetic brands from high street foundations to more specialised and expensive products. Let’s face it, pardon the pun, a good foundation is even more critical for transgender women in creating a flawless facial appearance as our skin and facial imperfections can be more complex to cover than natural born females. We therefore wanted to discuss this topic, in our trans makeup 101 articles, and give you some useful information on choosing a good foundation for your makeup regime. Makeup and foundation is one of those highly talked about subjects amongst transgender women. If you need to purchase a beard concealer, on the Internet, I suggest Ben Nye beard concealer, under $10.Create a Feminine Face with Full Coverage Foundation – Makeup 101 Finding that perfect percentage of yellow and/or orange…in a cream…is the best way I know to create your own beard concealer for only a few dollars. Again, you can use a cream–such as a orange or pinkish orange of lipstick OR you can use a powder in orange or pinkish orange blush. Like the artist…find the right shade of yellow and orange to mix/blend together– to cover the color of your beard. Experiment with how much orange you will need compared to how much yellow you will need. Then, apply a yellow concealer which is found at any drug store (for dark circles under the eyes). You don’t need to apply very much, just a light coat over the beard and mustache area will take the “shadow” out of the beard. Pink/ Orange and a Apply a Pink (or Orange cream lipstick)– to the beard and mustache areas using a “patting” motion. ![]() And, a yellow cream for your second coat. This allows you to apply the exact proportion of pink and/or orange for your first coat. Try a cream or a powder–however a cream is probably best for Tg’s. You want to use two colors to take out the blue beard. I make my own, to use on clients…so I can create a custom color…just think this way. I recommend purchasing a beard concealer from any TG salon or web site, or make your own. Purchase a good pair of tweezers and a magnifying mirror with a light and search for any stray or gray hairs on your nose or between your eyebrows.Ĭamera flashes will definitely show heavy shadowed beards under most makeup. Remington even makes electric shavers designed just for this purpose. Many cross dressers forget this, and even after you makeup is removed, having no visible nose or ear hair is just a good practice to get into. With a pair of cuticle scissors, carefully trim all nose and ear hairs. Apply your warm, wet hand towel to your face and hold for a 2 minutes. It is very important to take the time to get the closet shave possible. Having a styptic pencil handy is good idea until you get used to shaving this closely, a styptic pencil will stop any bleeding from cuts. Pay special attention to your chin and the area just above your lip, around and on the edge of the lip and under your nose. Repeat the upward strokes two to three times to get the closest shave possible. After applying your warm moisturizer begin with a multi-blade (or a good electric razor if you prefer), shave using downward strokes then shave using upward strokes afterward. Also, have a sink of warm water ready and soak a hand. Start with a freshly washed face, and then moisturize.I am told, to warm a moisturizer (any popular brand like Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion from a drug store), in a small bowel to comfortable level in your microwave. You should carry a smaller sample size along in your purse, for a second application–when things heat up. ![]() Just before putting on your wig, take roll on clear antiperspirant (not deodorant) and run it along the ridge (just under the tip) of where the wig will touch your face. Being a “pageant girl” in Texas, we needed our makeup to stay on our face and off the stores clothing. Not only is it hot, but perspiration can run down your face and ruin your makeup and even drip on your blouse. But for many Cross Dressers who can’t have laser, here are some tips.įor Cross Dresser the summer heat can be difficult when wearing a wig and heavy beard concealer. Using as little foundation as possible is obviously most important. When wearing several layers of clothing– you may experience perspiration (lets just say sweating!) you want the best beard concealer and foundation for your skin type.
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