Temptalia Asks You - What do you notice first about someone else’s makeup?

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What do you notice first about someone else’s makeup? Eyes? Lips? If they did a good or bad job?

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70 Responses to “Temptalia Asks You - What do you notice first about someone else’s makeup?”

  1. Susanne

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    The eyes!!

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      That’s usually where my attention goes to, too!

      • Ashley

        Monday, May 19, 2008

        I would say their eyes. And to be honest I look specifically for how perfect their eyeliner is (not the water line) :P

        • Christine

          Wednesday, May 21, 2008

          Haha, liner! Personally, I think I always miss that one.

      • Teresa

        Tuesday, May 20, 2008

        Always eyes first and then to see if they have the dreaded foundation line around their face.

        • Christine

          Wednesday, May 21, 2008

          I always feel so sad for women who have the foundation line :(

  2. Tine

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    The lips. I’m drawn to the mouth, for some reason. I guess that’s because that’s where the talking is done. I’d notice whether she’s using lipstick, or just a gloss. Or if there’s anything green stuck between the teeth. I’m weird that way.

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      Hey Tine!

      That’s interesting, but I can totally see why. I’d notice if it there was a lot of product or they were really bright myself.

  3. natasha

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    always the colours on the eyes first
    (then i will try to guess what they are)
    then the technique/ presentation.

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      Haha! I love that you try to guess what they are :D

  4. k8ie-lou

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    i know this sounds horrible but i do look to see if it was a good job or not!!!!
    if it’s good then i’m drawn to look at eyes just because it is inteesting to see how other people use colour…
    on the other hand if its bad i find i cant tell people - for example i had a consultant who always used a foundation 2 shades darker which was blended in with her hands BUT it alway left that mask effect. at the start i did tell her she had a ’slight’ line to blend in but there is not much more you can say is there?!

    • Eva

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      I always notice whether it´s a good or bad job, too!
      Too much blush, foundation that´s too dark, badly drwan-on eyebrows…that stuff. And it´s scary how many women run around like that.

      • Christine

        Sunday, May 18, 2008

        It’s so easy to see the foundation issue, and you always wish they’d see it, too!

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      It is hard to give someone else criticism, especially if you aren’t good friends! But the mask, nooo! No woman should allow herself to suffer that :(

  5. bec

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    How heavy/natural looking it is and whether they did a good job or not.

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      True! It’s easy to spot a super heavy face from a mile away!

  6. Kella

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    Same as the last two commenters.. I always first decide if the makeup was done well! Then I make changes in my mind! LOL I can’t help it.. My biggest pet peeve I’d say is bad brows!!!

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      LOL! Bad brows can really hurt the overall appearance, but it’s so tough to grow them out (I’m doing it now!).

    • Charlotte

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      This comment about bad brows reminds me of an embarrassing story regarding my own.

    • jennabell

      Saturday, May 24, 2008

      i agree about the bad brows! i always fix them in my head.

  7. Beverly Vinson

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    I usually notice the eyes, I love the eye makeup where the bottom and upper lashlines are lined (the waterline sometimes is or sometimes isn’t lined), you know the really thin perfect lines usually it looks like they used their eyeshadow to line their eyes, I can never get my liners to do that. Sigh….I prolly just need to sharpen my liners more often.

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      Hey Beverly! It’s probably sharpening, but even if not, you can always take a q-tip with makeup remover and run it under so you have that really thin line!

  8. Tammy M

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    For some strange reason, my biggest pet peeve is non matching foundation…you would be surprised how many women are still walking around with that line on the jawline…drives me crazy! I just want to blend it for them! Other than that,I just look at the overall presentation, especially the eyes.

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      It’s one of my biggest ones, too :) It makes me sad because it’s so easy to fix!

  9. Lauren

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    Yeah, I look at how its done as well. Not because I want to make fun or anything, but its kind of automatic, to notice if a person’s makeup is done poorly. Then I look at the eyes. Its my favorite part when I put on my makeup and I like to se ehow others do it!

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      I agree! It’s kind of like when you notice someone’s sense of style or what they’re wearing and think “That’s a great outfit!” or whatever.

  10. MEG

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    always the eyes! : )

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      That’s usually where I’m drawn to first, too!

  11. Sexy Sadie

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    I notice the entire creation.

  12. Alisha

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    if it blends and the colors go well together..

  13. Julieah

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    I try not to be a hater, but a lot of times, I see women running around with bad, bad makeup on. And sometimes, with friends, I will go up to them and just give them a few sister-to-sister makeup tips and constructive feedback. But only with friends. I could never do that to a stranger!

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      LOL! Well, sometimes you have to stage an intervention with those friends who do not realize just how bad their makeup is!

  14. Tina

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    I look at whether they did a good job or not, which usually is determined by looking at their eyes.. The face is pretty simple to me and is hard to really mess up. (For me, at least..)

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      Hey Tina! I notice blush lines on the face, lol! Otherwise I agree, eyes are generally more noticeable!

  15. Lydia

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    Eyes!

  16. Michelle

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    I have to agree with the rest of the ladies… I look at how well they applied the makeup, how heavy/light it is, etc. Then I would focus on whatever is emphasized… if someone is wearing a red lip, my attention will probably shift to that, otherwise it’s usually the eyes.
    But I definitely have to agree… I’m surprised at how many people leave their houses with certain makeup applications. I know that it’s a form of creative expression, but when people leave with crazy-colored eyeshadows, and gigantic falsies, and heavily drawn-in brows… let’s just say that’s not my taste. Makeup is supposed to enhance your features (which doesn’t mean I’m all about browns and nudes… I’m all about a smokey, green look ;) ), but as long as it’s applied well and not too over-the-top!

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      I probably notice whatever really stands out, but generally eyes or cheeks fo rosme reason…

  17. Trisha

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    Hmm… I honestly have no idea. I think I notice the foundation more if it is done badly. Can I see a line on their jaw? Eww.

    I may also notice eye makeup…I think I need to pay attention to my own…noticings…more.

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      Ohh, I hate seeing the dreaded foundation jawline!!

  18. TR

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    If their foundation/powder matches their skin tone. That immediately throws me off, whether or not they did a good job on their eyes or lips.

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      Oh, that’s so true! I feel so bad when I see mismatched tones or the obvious jawline :(

  19. Jackie

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    I see eyebrows first. If they are drawn on or just botched up. Then eyeshadows, and then if your foundation matches.

    • Christine

      Sunday, May 18, 2008

      OMG, haha, I notice drawn eyebrows pretty quickly, too!!

  20. michelle

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    I notice if other people just have on “regular” makeup, or if they do beautiful eyes- like all the women here. And I won’t hesitate to compliment if I think its looks good. I think we need more of that energy in the world. And if it looks bad- maskish or something, I just keep my mouth shut.

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      Hey Michelle! I rarely see women with as much makeup as some of us wear :( I wish I saw more, though!

  21. Courtney

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    i always look at their foundation =P

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      lol, it’s so easy to notice if it wasn’t done right!

  22. Pquanda

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    EYES
    Brows
    Foundation Match/Finish

  23. dee

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    In order, I notics if their foundation isn’t blending right. Then I notice eyes, then lips.

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      That’s what I notice a lot of times, too, Dee!

  24. Skyler

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    Definitely eyes. First the colours and even more so the application. I’ve grown to really admire well-applied make-up so it’s something I constantly look for on ANYONE I see wearing make-up. I also notice nice skin because I long for it myself. Heh. Oh, and eye brows also stand out to me. Not sure why but I always notice overplucked/bushy brows. I don’t have perfect brows but it really bothers me to see hideous ones. :P I don’t go around looking for bad make-up though because I’m not one to sit in judgment. I more often notice make-up I admire.

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      Me too, Skyler! I love seeing well-applied makeup on others :D

  25. Stacey

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    The eyes.. usually their liner and mascara. I hate clumpy, crunchy looking lashes, and liner where there’s a skin coloured gap between it and the base of the lashes!

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      You know, I don’t notice lashes very much! How funny. I do notice super, super clumpy lashes, though.

  26. Charlotte

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    Here’s my aforementioned embarrassing eyebrow story:
    My assistant once came to work with a mirror and a black eye brow pencil. She told my brows were way over-plucked. She showed me where they should start and stop. Then she took the pencil, drew proper eye brows on me and said, “See, much better!”
    This must have irritated her for months before she finally said something. I was horribly embarrassed but rather grateful. She was totally right. I penciled in my brows every day until they grew back.

  27. karen

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    Brows, its essential for any makeup. foundation is also important. i dont like cake-like foundation.

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      Definitely brows… so true.

  28. Pia

    Sunday, May 18, 2008

    Lipstick because its my first makeup staple and i always wonder whether i have that color or when i don’t, whether i should get it. Then the eyeliner as i still do badly with mine so i always enjoy looking at it. Then overall face; skin condition, makeup application, eye shadow.

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      Hey Pia! How are you?

      I like the overall face, too. Hard not to see it all come together!

  29. Cel

    Monday, May 19, 2008

    I always look at the eyes. Since I’m a newbie I try to see what they’ve done with their eyes and the colors used. I try and see if I can get some pointers for the next time I’m applying makeup.

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      That’s a great way to learn, Cel :)

  30. Sash

    Monday, May 19, 2008

    The eyes!
    For sure.
    If I like it, I try to copy it!

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      Haha, that’s great. Do you find a lot of looks to copy?

      • Sash

        Wednesday, May 21, 2008

        Hardly!
        That’s why I love temptalia.com so much!=)
        LOL

  31. Zainy

    Tuesday, May 20, 2008

    The EYES,i think is the most important wen i notice anybody makeup,I just hate if eyeshades r not blended well as long its MOST DRAMATIC,Its so like…NATURAL,cant help it!

    Zzainy///

    • Christine

      Wednesday, May 21, 2008

      I hate when people don’t blend at all! :(

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