[blparent] Applying Make-up nonvisually

Sat Apr 6 12:44:04 UTC 2013

Thank you! This was very very helpful.
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From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 12:21 AM
Subject: [blparent] Applying Make-up nonvisually


> Gloria,
>
> Ah, a woman after my own heart, smile. I don't wear make-up as much as I
> use too, but I still love playing with it and trying new looks. I use to
> be fully sighted, but I use to be very involved in theatre, and we
> didn't always have mirrors to use when applying make-up, so I learned
> nonvisual tricks for applying it long before I was blind. Here are some
> tips and ideas:
>
> I recommend purchasing make-up from a make-up counter at a store as
> opposed to buying it at places like Target, Wal-mart or Walgreens. A
> professional can assist you in selecting the correct colors for your
> skin tone. This is especially important with foundation because you
> don't want that orange line framing your face.
>
> I apply any eye make-up before my foundation because if you screw up,
> you won't ruin your foundation.
>
> If using eyeliner, place the tip right where your lashes meet your eye.
> Start from the outside corner and pull the liner across the line. For
> daytime, you can just do it from the corner through about less than
> half-way to the middle of the line. Also, for daytime, lining the bottom
> usually isn't necessary. Use a Q-tip to blend. Blending is your best
> friend and vital to this process especially if you can't see. Gently rub
> the q-tip across the same place you have lined so it creates a softer
> smudge and not a harsh line. It will look more natural this way. If you
> want to know the difference between a daytime liner and a smokier liner,
> just ask someone to show you, paying attention to how it feels and what
> they are doing. I love a smoky eye for evening things.
>
> With eye shadow, you will want someone to help at first so you can get
> use to how they are applying it. Depending on the look and style, you
> may brush one color across the entire lid, or you may have highlighters
> right underneath the brow, towards the inside corner and right above the
> line where eyelash and skin connect. A shade would go across the crease.
> Just pay attention to what someone does and ask questions.
>
> Also, label your make-up in Braille so you know exactly what stuff is. I
> not only label each product, but I may label what outfit or look a
> particular make-up is used for if I buy it for a specific reason.
>
> Mascara is pretty easy. When pulling the wand from the tube, twist as
> you pull up so it gets rid of any clumps. Don't pump the wand up and
> down as some use to do as this will create air bubbles within the tube.
> With eyes wide open, ease the wand towards your lashes. Carefully find
> the bottom of your top lashes and stroke the wand up towards the tip of
> your lashes. I'm lucky because I have pretty full, long lashes and can
> just place mascara at the tip, but if you want a fuller look, start from
> the root. You can also hold the wand so it just touches the lashes and
> blink, so the wand is coming into contact with the top of the lash
> without having to maneuver the wand itself. For bottom lashes, carefully
> find the root and stroke down. For daytime, I just do top lashes. You
> will probably have to use a wet q-tip to clean up mascara around the
> eyes; hence the reasoning for doing eyes before foundation.
>
> With foundation, I prefer to use my finger, but some like to use a
> make-up sponge. Whatever you prefer, start from the interior of your
> face working out. Make sure to get underneath your eyes, between lip and
> nose and blend right up into your hairline. Depending on how much
> coverage you want , use your fingers to control how much you are using.
> It sounds that like me, you don't need much coverage. I would recommend
> a light, sheer foundation or just a pressed powder. I like the Lancome
> products, but they are pricey. Clinique is just as good and less
> expensive. Like I said, if nothing else, I advise you purchase your
> foundation from a counter. So back to the application. Once done, use a
> towel to blend. Gently rub it in a circular motion around your face,
> concentrating around your jaw and hair line and around your nose. This
> will help against any orange lines and blend it all together. If using a
> powder, use a large brush to brush your face ensuring all powder is
> blended in.
>
> If using rouge, apply starting from the apple of your cheek stroking up
> through the hairline at a slight angle from your apple. If daytime, just
> lightly apply. Again, with a towel or tissue, gently rub with circular
> motions to blend.
>
> I prefer lip gloss over lipstick, and I have never liked lip liner. The
> one down-side to buying at a counter is that they may try to get you to
> buy every product available, but stick to your guns and only get what
> you want. Applying lip products is pretty self explanatory though.
>
> At the make-up counter, they can play with what colors will look best
> for you and can even write it down so you know.
>
> You sound like me, and when you have good skin, a lot of make-up on a
> daily basis isn't necessary. If staying at the house, I forego any
> make-up. If going somewhere during the day, I will do just a little
> mascara and lip gloss. Maybe a bit of powder to help with shine, but
> depends on my mood and what I'm doing. For work or something bigger than
> running errands, I will wear more make-up but do daytime application.
> For the evening, if going to an event of some sort or a date night, I
> will do the full make-up routine and apply a little thicker. Depending
> on my *look,* it will dictate what colors I use.
>
> And always, always wash your make-up off. If you want to retain that
> clear, great skin, a good cleanser and other facial products are
> necessary. I swear by a company called Paula's Choice.
>
> To double check, you can always ask someone sighted to make sure you
> look okay.
>
> If this doesn't make sense, just let me know, and I will try to better
> explain. I hope it's helpful.
>
> Bridgit
>
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:27:52 -0500
> From: "Gloria G" <gloria.graves at gmail.com>
> To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
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> Hi,
> THis is not about shaving legs, but I was wondering if any of you had
> tips
> on how to apply makeup? I have just started using foundation and still
> have
> to ask my husband to make sure I applied it every where and it is even.
> I
> have never had to wear makeup because I have been told my skin is relly
> nice
> and I don't need makeup, but I just wanted to try smething different and
>
> thought you guys could be of help. Thanks in advance!
> Gloria
>
>
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