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Make-up for short, dark pixie cut

6 replies

Nicketynac · 27/02/2018 15:41

Just got a short pixie cut today, need some urgent make-up advice. I can already see I will have to improve my under eye concealer, but what about the rest of my face? Google suggests minimal eye make-up with a brighter lip but what about cheeks?
I am very pale with oily skin if that makes a difference, and products from Boots would be easiest for me.
Thank you!

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Pinklady1981 · 27/02/2018 16:34

Hi I am a big boots no7 fan. You can go in and do the foundation match test for free. I use the B.B. cream in fair and also use the stay perfect foundation. I usually go for a natural look and always wear lipstick for a bit of colour.x

Ffsnothingworks · 27/02/2018 16:38

I have v. Short hair, think 3 cm on top max, and no4 round the sides. I have found that eyebrow definition is key. I can’t explain why, but I just look better! Also a berry lip. I have similar colouring, and this looks fab.

Nicketynac · 27/02/2018 17:31

Thanks guys! That sounds easy enough

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TheCatsWhiskers · 27/02/2018 18:34

I echo Ffs, eyebrows are the key.

I think nude-ish eye makeup with lots of mascara, and a bold lip colour.

Cheeks with something like Malice from Chanel. Not too heavy though, subtle highlighter where light reflects, browbone & cheekbones.

Too much eye and no lips can look a bit too heavy (IMO).

Any chance of a photo of your hair (I'm nosy, no pressure!)

I'm really jealous, I'd love a pixie but it just doesn't suit me.

Nicketynac · 27/02/2018 20:40

whiskers I need to work out how to hide my face in the photo!
goo.gl/images/338mDp
It's a bit like this but I'm not nearly as photogenic Grin
At least it looks like this today after my hairdresser has styled it. Might be a bit more disheveled tomorrow, eek.

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Frankiewears · 27/02/2018 23:27

Bet it looks fabulous 🙂

My advice would be to keep the eyes plain except for a cat’s eye flick with kohl pencil and mascara and go with a matte red lipstick.

Add some subtle highlight on your cheekbones.

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