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Temptalia Asks You - Do you enjoy doing other people's makeup?

Do you enjoy doing other people’s makeup? Why/why not?

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Yes, and no! It can be really fun sometimes, but other times, it can be very frustrating if you can’t give them what they’re looking for.

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Summer Avatar

I have nobody to put makeup on. None of my friends like makeup. I tried to do my mom’s makeup but all she likes to wear is a little eyeliner and mascara.

ChristineDior Avatar

I’ve only done makeup on my sister and she’s pretty happy with the results. I don’t know how it feels to do others make up other than your relatives lol, I’m kinda scared to have an unhappy client.

DaniFreakshow Avatar

I do . But it pisses me off when theyre Little babies and
their eyes are constantly twitching lmfao . Or when you are all finished and it Looks great then oh she just poked her eye with the mascara wand . Now her makeup is half down her face . end rant haha (:

the makeup blogette Avatar

I do my students’ makeup when there is a sch production, and the makeup kit provided isn’t the best….but I make do with whatever I am given.

Sometimes when the students arent used to having their lids lined, and they cant stop blinking or shaking then it is really hard to do a proper job.
But yea, I like doing other people’s makeup!!

Cel Avatar

I do! I find it easier putting on make-up on other people. Weird huh? I am also faster when I am applying it on other faces..compared to my morning make-up ritual. LOL!

Though sometimes it can be frustrating not to have the same vision but in the end, it’s all about compromising and coming up with the best look that both of you can come up with. I do the make-up and he/she wears it. So it’s not really all about one person. As a make-up artist, I am keen in expressing my art but at the same time, I have to listen to my client’s desire. I have also learned to accept criticism as way to improve my craft 😀

Milaxx Avatar

I do. Even though I’m nervous every time I like it. Oddly enough my fav part is foundation, esp if I have the challenge of covering up blemishes/making someone’s face look perfect.

Connie Avatar

I used to think that I’d wanna be a makeup artist but after realizing that putting makeup on people also means having to please them, I’ve burned that dream. I don’t mind doing makeup for photoshoots but doing makeovers can sometimes be a letdown when the other person does not feel comfortable wearing much makeup.

Also, I’m not very good with different eye shapes and features although I’d like to learn. So, for now, I DON’T enjoy doing other people’s makeup. Unless they don’t say anything and let me do what i want 😀

Rebecca Avatar

i love doing it more than anything! especially creating a perfect base. it does make me massively nervous though, especially weddings, because i want everything to be completely perfect for the client!!!

lesleykat Avatar

of course i do, i freelance as a makeup artist! i feel it’s harder to do someone else’s face rather than my own. i really enjoy working with color combos that don’t work on me but that i know work really well on others.

i do agree with Connie that it’s frustrating when people aren’t comfortable with how they look if it’s more than what they’re used to. the trick to that is to have other people there to encourage them and make them feel confident about it.

when doing makeovers, i feel that a little goes a long way. for someone who usually doesn’t wear any makeup, i work on perfecting the skin and softly sculpting contours instead of a dramatic eye. that’s easier for them to love instead of be mad about.

Wilcoa Avatar

I love doing other people’s make-up, sadly I don’t have anyone to do make-up on anymore 🙁 I like the challenge of finding something the person is looking for and trying to add some of your flare to it to enhance their unique style.

Jenn Avatar

absolutely, that’s why I love being a makeup artist. Though it took a little getting used to doing false lashes. I love the days when I have a ton of appointments for evening/bridal/black-tie event makeup 🙂

Faith Avatar

No! My friend in high school always needed me to do their makeup for plays since they didn’t know how to do it themselves. They would always twitch and fidget!

I don’t have anyone else to do makeup on, now, but I don’t think it’s something I’d be into. I think it’s too personal.

Luda Avatar

My friends ask me to do their make up all the time but I politely decline. I’m very afraid that they will not like the end result and be disappointed. My sister asked me to do her make up for her wedding day, we did a bunch of trials and I made myself so nervous doing her make up my hands started shaking. LOL She ended up going with a pro, she said she didn’t want me to have a heart attach on her big day. 🙂

Mara Avatar

I love it. Makeup was one of my favorite things about high school theater. Now, as an adult, I will sometimes do makeup on my friends if we’re going out. I feel much more confident doing someone else’s makeup than I do my own!

cloudburst Avatar

Yes, since I freelance – but what drives me crazy though is when people fake tan! Then they get really red & sometimes even peely – it’s very hard to do nice makeup over that!

Anitacska Avatar

I never do anyone else’s make up, it just doesn’t come up. Maybe when my daughters are older, they’ll ask me to do their make up. They’re only 8 and 4, so it’s gonna be a while yet though. 🙂

Millie Avatar

not really. the only time i do anyone else’s makeup is for my daughters. imagine my delight when my teenage daughter preferred me to do her makeup for her highschool yearbook rather than have a professional MU artist do it. that was indeed a compliment for me!

hi Avatar

YES! I LOVE doing other people’s makeup! The only downside is if the can’t stop fluttering their eyelids when I’m doing the eye makeup, which is a REALLY frustrating reflex..

Christy Avatar

No, not really. Probably because I’ve only done a few other people’s makeup (family and friends). I’m Asian, with a double lid, but my friend with a single lid asked me to do hers. It was complicated since I didn’t really know where to place her crease. Then she didn’t really want her eyebrows cleaned up or filled in. I feel like you need to make sure your eyebrows look good otherwise it just looks…. not done and messy!

Cassykins Avatar

Sometimes, but never as much as doing my own. I just wish I had more people who wanted to be my guinea pigs. I feel like I would like doing it more if I had more practice.

Leah Avatar

I love it! Being able to help others through a creative channel is one of my dreams and with makeup artistry, I love aiding in the transformation of someone’s self-confidence.

Amber Avatar

Yes 🙂 It gives me the opportunity to break out products that I usually don’t use. Like, if they have a different skin tone of hair color than me, I can use products that don’t usually flatter me and get some use out of them. Plus, I like people to do my makeup as well. I love looking at the final results 🙂

Irene Avatar

I do and I don’t – people like the way I do my make up and I’m always afraid they won’t like what I’ve done for them! I’m not completely comfortable matching up lips/cheeks with an eye combo nor with various eye shapes my friends/family have.

Veronica Avatar

I like it, but then I don’t. For example, I’m used to doing make up on myself. Knowing what works best, what looks best, how I like things. Its my face and my eyes. On other people, they know what they like- I don’t. And another thing, people have different eye shapes or they have a very deep crease and so you can’t see the crease color. Idk, I’ve had many different ups and downs with doing other peoples makeup.

Laura aka Vanitys Edge Avatar

I LOVE IT!!! That look they get on their face when you hand them the mirror and you have done exactly what they want makes you feel awesome! It is such a natural high…makes me want to go work on another client…no matter how long I worked on that one! LOL! The only thing I ever worry about is…do I have bad breath!?! LOL!!!!!

Tattoo Girl Avatar

I do if they let me control it. If they wanna whine and crap then I’d rather not do it. I’m actually doing a photoshoot for a local fashion designer at the end of the month and I am stoked because they wan tme to come and just be creative and do some bright, funky stuff!! That’s the way I like to do it!!

Grace Avatar

I love doing other people’s makeup. It’s fun and I like helping my friends out. Many of them can’t do looks they want for special occasions and I’ve been asked to do their makeup several times. It makes me feel good about my makeup skills too. 😀

Leana Avatar

Absolutely! I am an Aesthetician/Makeup Artist and I love doing makeup for other people! Yes, every once in a while you get someone that’s hard to please, but I love a good challenge! When I can transform someone’s look it makes my day!! It’s so much fun to see their face when I’m all done! Especially if it’s for a special occasion and I know they are attending their event feeling and looking their best….I get a huge satisfaction knowing I was a part of that!

dawn Avatar

I LOVE doing my friends makeup. When we go out for the night or just for fun (makeup parties) I have so much makeup that i wont use up by myself so I feel it’s good practice and its fun. It’s like art only I’m better at this!

Carmen Avatar

I prefer doing my own but don’t mind doing certain people’s makeup, esp if they have nice skin and pretty faces to begin with – ha ha! Makes it easier, but the other is more challenging and helps to make you better.

aramis Avatar

yes and no. i have frunds that are used to wearing one color all over da lid or simply eyeliner and thats it.so they dont believe in foundation or blush. ive done make up in 3 big occasions and they were ok but i was nervous whether or not dey like it

aramis Avatar

yes and no. i have frunds that are used to wearing one color all over da lid or simply eyeliner and thats it.so they dont believe in foundation or blush. ive done make up in 3 big occasions and they were ok but i was nervous whether or not dey liked it or not.

audrey Avatar

even more than doing my own I think.
it’s so fun working with different facial features and colors than your own. it teaches a lot.

Maheen Avatar

i love doing other peoples makeup
its FUN
and i love to experiment
but I HATEEEEEEEEE it wen i do my friends makeup
and hur moms like tryna criticize it
i feel like punching her

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