How to Apply Makeup as a Man

[MisterChase]

More and more men today are not shy about being fashionable, styling their hair, whitening their teeth, or even wearing makeup. Many male celebrities, actors, and models sit in a makeup chair before making a public appearance. It's no surprise that with modern society's emphasis on youth, perfection, and physical attraction, women aren't the only ones who want to accentuate their best facial features and hide blemishes and scars.



1.) Exfoliate. Before applying makeup, wash your face using an exfoliator and warm water. Rub your hands gently in a circular motion to remove dead skin cells. Rinse with warm water and pat (don't rub) dry with a towel.


2.)Apply Toner. Put toner on a warm, damp cosmetic pad and then run it lightly over your face. Toner is meant to restore the skin to its natural pH level and remove any remaining dirt or dry skin cells.


3.)Moisturize. Restore natural oils that were lost in the previous step by applying a moisturizer. Use upwards strokes. Apply it evenly and allow the moisturizer to dry on your skin before proceeding to the next step.


4.)Apply Concealer. Mix a little bit of concealer on the back of your hand with a fine make-up brush. Pick up a very small amount of concealer on the end of the brush - you can always go back for more if you need to - and dab it on the center of a blemish. Move to the outer edge with a gentle circular motion, then blend the concealer into the skin.


5.)Powder your Nose. Dip a brush in powder and dust it lightly over your forehead and face. Apply a little more pressure when you go over your upper cheekbones, to add definition.


6.)Wear Lip Balm. Choose a neutral-colored lip balm that you can use throughout the day. Not only will it give your lips a smooth appearance, but it will also prevent them from getting chapped.

7.)Remove makeup daily. Leaving makeup on overnight is not good for your skin. At the end of the day, wash your face again to remove makeup. Finish by using moisturizer and toner to remove the risk of blackheads.




-=Tips=-

Get a concealer that is one shade lighter than your natural skin tone. If you're shopping, try it at the base of your face to see how it compares to your skin tone. It's best to judge a concealer in actual daylight, because florescent lights won't allow for an accurate match.

Don't touch your face during the day, as it will rub off the makeup and also increase your likelihood of acne.



-=Warnings=-


Do not exfoliate immediately after shaving. Doing so will irritate your freshly sloughed and delicate skin. If you must shave before applying makeup, simply do not exfoliate the areas of the face that have just been shaved.
If cotton sticks to beard while using toner, try a wash cloth to apply toner
Don't try to conceal a spot that is open, weeping or bleeding. Makeup won't do a very good job and may only make it look (and feel) worse. Wait until it's closed before you apply makeup on top of it.





(No homo, yes metro)

This is from a Wikihow (http://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Makeup-as-a-Man) article, and I'm curious to see how the ladies here would critique/rate it - or suggestions anyone else has to offer.

[Pain Inflicter]

gaydar overload.

[proteinpump]

holy homo batman!

[Brasmonky]

Not doing that any time soon

[BulkingBrit]

there's no instuctions on how to apply lipstick and mascara.

[wathelluthinkin]

the homo is strong in this thread

[polgas]

[britishbulld0g]

how very

[darkx1]

[ExtremistFukkUp]

thanks

[BulkingBrit]

Originally Posted by britishbulld0g

how very

...spasticated?

[kraZi.]

[Gymnmc23]

[BigDode22]

Great read!!

5 stars. Thread saved to my hard drive. (nt'rly)(OP yes homo)

[lanzo]

Wow so sad.

[NeloAngelo]

#16 in legendary thread.

Wtf.

[-MaKaVeLi-]

Wow strong homo

[MisterChase]

I'm not surprised to see the immature comments made by men whose sexuality is threatened by the very idea that a man might put on makeup.

There are many legitimate reasons a man might want/need to wear make up - bad skin, not wanting to look exhausted at a job interview/important social function, for photos, for fun - Really all the same reasons a woman might want to wear it.

All through history men have worn makeup for all of these reasons and more and it had NO effect on how manly a man was perceived to be, it's only in the last 50 years that it's become something only women do and a sign of a man being feminine (and really there's nothing wrong with that.). It all ties into the society sickness that anying woman is inferior to man.

I wonder how you manly men who shriek and cry "Ghey!" can measure up to, for example, the spartans (since 300 is such a manly man-fest), who commonly wore khol around their eyes.

x2

[R-V-D-420]

Im an actor and even I have a trouble time having makeup put on my face. Its just stupid for a guy to do it.

Its funny we've gone from He-man, Mr.t, and Stallone in the 80's to this.

[Gymnmc23]

[RMV]

you forgot no homo, no wait you are homo

[d_k]

Originally Posted by BigDode22

Great read!!

5 stars. Thread saved to my hard drive. (nt'rly)(OP yes homo)

lmfao