Friday, October 19, 2012


I have researched a lot of web site on what make up is best for cross-dressing.  This is a summary of what other cross-dresser recommend.

Essentials are:
Bright red lipstick),
Base
BEN NYE - Professional Use - Stage, Film, Video.
VISIORA - Christian Dior's professional line.
MAC - (Make-up Art Cosmetics) also have professional line for film.
RCMA - (Research Council of Make-up Artists) Professional Make-up.
Primer
Victoria’s Secret Airbrush FX Face Primer SPF 20
L’Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Smoothing Resurfacing Primer
Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Primer
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
MAC Prep+Prime Skin
Conceler
Dermablend Cover Creme Foundation
MAC Full Coverage Foundation
Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer
Revlon Color Stay
Max Factor Pan-Stik
Dermablend Cover Crème
Colortration Liquid Cover Makeup
Ben Nye Five O’ Sharp
B19 Neutralizer by Mehron. StarBlend cake makeup by Mehron. Color, Blithe Spirit "Anchor Woman Blue" a.k.a. the famous "Blue Goo".
Foundation (buy small cheap bottles until you match your skin tone then buy larger),
Dermablend Cover Crème
MAC Full Coverage Foundation
Colortration Super Concealing Liquid Makeup
Max Factor "Pan Stik."
Powder (match to the foundation),
Dermablend Loose Setting Power
Kryolan Professional
Coty Translucent Medium
Max Studio Sculpt
Max Factor lasting Performance
Blusher (most contain two or three shades),
Victorias's Secret Beauty Rush blush, or bronzer
 Clarins blush brush and Powder Blush in Rose Petal, $27;
 Neutrogena Soft Color Blush in Soft Suede, $9.75;
Lancôme Blush Subtil in Miel Glacé, $25.50;
T. LeClerc Powder Blush in Rose Sable, $25;
Max Factor Natural Brush-On Satin Blush in Mulberry, $6.80;
Pur Minerals Pressed Powder Bronzer, $15;
Max Factor Natural Brush-On Satin Blush in Plumberry and Peach Spice, $6.80 each.
Eye shadow (I buy the smaller compacts that have lots of colors),
Christian Dior Aquadior Eyeshadow, $19;
Eyeliner or kohl (don’t play around, get black),
 L'Oreal Wear Infinite Long Lasting Powder Eye Liner, $7.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel $18 each.
Eyebrow
Try Laura Mercier Long-Wear Eye Pencil, $16
Mascara (same),
Beauty Rush mascara
Lashblast Fusion mascara
Revlon ColorStay Overtime Lash Tint
Eyebrow pencil (a few shades darker than your hair color),
Lipstick (get a couple of shades, I like the plum shades)
Max Factor Lipfinity Lipstick
Nail polish (I have a plum red that matches my lipstick).
Accessories such as brushes,
Fine Eyeliner: sable point
Eyeliner: sable point
Eye shadow: Ponyhair, Does Foot
Large & Small Shading Brushes: Ponyhair, Fan/Taper
Fluff Brush: Goat Hair
Sponge Applicator
Disposable sponge tip applicators
Eyebrow/lash Brush
Nylon Tapered Eyebrow Brush
Lip Brush: Sable
Contour Brush: Goat Hair 1/2"
Blusher: Goat Hair 1"
Powder Brush
Artists Brushes for Make-Up: Watercolor: 1 - 12, 16, 18, 20, rounds 00 short, or long #'s 1 - 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
e.l.f. 11 Piece Brush Collection Perfectly priced at $30,

small makeup applicators for eye shadow
Moisturizer
Physicians Formula Organic Wear tinted mositurizer.
Neutrogena oil-free moisturizer with SPF15
Hair bands and clips
Sponges: Polyurethane Foam and Latex Stipple
Puffs
Pencils: Grey, Black, Brown and Pencil Sharpener
Kleenex
Brow/Mascara Comb
Scissors - Small
False Lashes and Adhesive
Cold Cream
Astringent
Brush Cleaner
Small Mirror
Small Glass Container
Cotton Wool
Spirit Gum & Remover
Styptic Pen

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