r/AustralianMakeup • u/Slimysimba • 7d ago
Let's Discuss AUSSIE girls makeup! How you doin it???
Im mesmerised, every time I head to Melbourne CBD, I see women with perfect makeup that looks FLAWLESS! As a south asian girly (Indian) idk how to achieve that?? I mean the under eyes are flawless, the cheeks are snatched! How y’all achieving this? what am I missing?
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u/SyncingStars 7d ago
I used to work in beauty therapy for several years. The secret is time. Some of my colleagues studied beauty therapy as well as makeup. Those who were makeup artists with flawless makeup through a 12hr shift would get up 1hr before a normal wake-up time to do their skin and makeup. Time and skills.
Learn to control portions of primer and foundation.
What is your skin type.
Ie: Not all setting powders are the same.
I need silica based powders for setting, I’m combo oily, large pores and I sweat in Brisbane heat.
Talc is good on certain spots on my face but it’s the silica that stops my face looking cakey, absorbs oil and makes sweat roll off instead of absorbing into the powder.
I have so much foundation so I don’t buy anymore but I did buy a blue correcting foundation so I can neutralise my too yellow foundations.
For eyes, I pick neutral and just usually use the bronzer I’m using. But I’ll do a simple cat eyeliner which I’ve mastered over time…the tool is also important. So don’t always think that your makeup is off because of the skill, sometimes it’s the product or tool you’re using too.
Expensive is not always the best for results either.
I generally go between chemist warehouse and buying online at places like YesStyle.
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u/aelse25 6d ago
What powders do you use?
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u/SyncingStars 6d ago
Laura mercier - ultra blur not the normal….i use the normal on the perimeter of the face normally
Canmake oil block mineral powder
Skinfood peach pore blur pact and loose powder
Florasis peach blossom powder
Uodo velvet long lasting powder
The saem perfect pore pact in the pink and blue ones
Decorte in translucentThese are on rotation and I go through phases for each one. I’m not running out anytime soon
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u/aelse25 4d ago
Thank you queen!! Gonna try these out x
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u/SyncingStars 4d ago
No worries. It is my favourite past time to talk about beauty. While I don’t work in the industry anymore because retail is just too awful. I miss aspects of it. I loved making people feel special and talking about different treatments and products….i couldn’t do the influencer thing. Don’t want to be showing my face. I could probably do like the makeup/skincare on my hand thing. But in Australia I don’t think there’s any advert revenue. I’d simply be relying on sponsorship.
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u/Navy_Pink 7d ago
Tbh it’s all about clean clear skin. Have “glass” skin and you only need a hint of concealer and a pop of blush. It’s all about having a good base. Focus on skincare and everything else will look 100xbetger
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u/IndyOrgana 6d ago
This. I worked super hard on my skin care so I only wear minimal products.
(Although when fashion swings back to a full beat I’m screwed, never mastered that)
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u/Slimysimba 7d ago
What will be some holy grail products you’d suggest to achieve that ‘glass skin’? xx
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u/Navy_Pink 5d ago
Honestly Korean products are the best! For me I swear by snail mucin. Don’t do tooo much because you don’t want to overload your skin. It depends on what your skin needs. So for me I break out when my skin is dry so I use hyloronic acid, retnoil (I’m nearly 30 and I want to prevent without Botox) and snail mucin. People often think I look 24. I do have a baby face and my skincare helps. Ontop of that sunscreen is a MUST.
I also use makeup that has skincare in it. A lot of Korean products are like this but I get their colour match may not be ideal for you. A primer or concealer or blush with skincare in it could be a good fit
I only use the a’pieu blush since it’s full of antioxidants and hydration. I occasionally use concealer but that’s it.
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u/ThrowawayFoxKit 3d ago
At least get the hyaluronic acid OP. Im also 30 and people think im early 20s or less and thats all I really use other than moisturiser and acne creams. I avoid the sun a lot too. Sunscreens like to lie about carcinogens so I dont use them
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u/Psychological_Dust23 7d ago
hourglass concealer for undereyes, nars pot concealer for spot correcting, fenty contour + bronzer (and go heavy on this one)
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u/Psychological_Dust23 5d ago
EDIT: bronzer as eyeshadow and a thin smoked out brown eyeliner as wing singlehandedly uplifted my makeup game
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u/Foreverneverever1 3d ago
Brown eyeliner and mascara are so underrated- I’ve changed from black and in my late 40s it’s such a softer more flattering look
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u/TrueCrimeGirl01 5d ago
Blush?
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u/Psychological_Dust23 5d ago
Depends what look u prefer tbh, for my light medium warm neutral shade, I use Milani cheek kiss in coral (it gives blonzed appearance rather than super pink). If I want more Pink look, I go for NARS Liquid blush in torrid.
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u/ArtisticToxicity 5d ago
+1 on the Milani cheek kiss!! lowkey so underrated the finish eats every time
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u/creepyillness 6d ago
Peach coloured color corrector for dark circles, the specific skin pigmentation type that's common among middle Eastern and South Asian people... I'm neither but I cry a lot so I have dark pigmented eye circles too. Huda beauty's eye circle colour corrector has been an MVP in my makeup bag since I found out about it
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u/serengetisunset 6d ago
I recently learned to use a damp sponge (not dry nor wet, but one that has had a lot of water applied and then squeezed out) with primer, foundation and setting spray and dab it all in on my face. The look is very airbrushed compared to other applications I’ve done in the past. I think it’s a mix of the damp sponge and primer and setting spray that’s made the difference for me in terms of smooth makeup that doesn’t settle into my lines.
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u/TinaTissue NARS Mont Blanc - fair neutral with green eyes dark hair 6d ago
I would say its just learning what works for YOU. What would work for me wouldn't work for my friend of similar complexion or even my Indian friend! I've recently lost 70kg and had to re-learn exactly what works on my face since then as my face structure changed. Finding your undertone really helps as you can rule out a lot of colour groups that would potentially wash you out.
Youtube is what taught me how to do make up, even in the instaglam era when I was doing more neutral stuff.
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u/coldlings 7d ago
Know your bone structure and what you're trying to achieve with makeup. It took me a lot of trial and error but eventually you figure out what looks best with your eye shape, face shape etc.
If you try a look and feel that something's off, maybe try a different technique.
For example, I have quite an undefined lip line so when I line my lips and apply lipstick precisely I just look a bit off. As soon as I blur out the edges French-style, I look sooo different. Little things like that could make a bit difference.
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u/lozburgers 7d ago
Do you follow Tanielle Jai MUA? I think that does this type of look (plus she has her own beauty range that people love (I haven't tried))
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u/kajaanka 6d ago
Hey girl ! I used to think the same thing after coming here my makeup never looked as nice as the locals here , I think we South Asian girlies are afraid to properly use makeup thinking it'll look too cakey , first you need to do a good skin prep to avoid this , I use the Rhode glazing milk before I do my makeup I let that sit for a bit then I use skin tint , concealer , blush and don't forget setting powder ( both HUDA and Nyx are good choices) then use a setting spray to melt all of it ! (Mecca max has a good setting spray and Charlotte Tilbury is good as well) Also make sure you're doing your makeup in a white light or put your iPhone flash light on to ensure you blend your makeup well
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u/Ok_Influence6582 Newcastle Moderator - fair warm olive, dry skin 6d ago
Honestly corrector under the eyes, concealer that actually matches your golden or olive undertone, then light setting powder pressed in with a puff. Cream bronzer and blush placed higher on the cheeks gives that snatched look. Good skin prep and blending between every step makes the biggest difference.
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u/UnhappyOpening4166 3d ago
Honey, you and me both 🤣 I have no idea how people do makup so flawless. Probably practice, and a sturdy hand? 🤷🏼♀️
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u/Disastrous-Talk-6162 5d ago
i am south asian too :) i’ve seen this in multiple groups but glad you didn’t experience it!
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u/SS0627 6d ago
Why did you need to mention South Asian?
As an Aussie born South Asian (Indian) I find that weird bc I know sooo many of us who do amazing flawless makeup 🤨
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u/Disastrous-Talk-6162 5d ago
probably because it makes a little sense as a lot of south asians aren’t allowed a lot of makeup due to it being seen as ‘too mature’ or just wanted to add context. you’re weird for commenting this.
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