23 Things Only Makeup Lovers Will Truly Understand ...

23 Things Only Makeup Lovers Will Truly Understand ...
By Cassandra • May 30, 2022 MD

Whether you're a beauty expert or beginner, you understand that makeup is life. There are some days where, depending on your mood, you'll find yourself on the less-is-more team - there's no bad hair day you can't tackle when you're equipped with a fiery red lip crayon and fierce liquid eyeliner. And for those times when you're feeling a little adventurous, you appreciate makeup looks that take a bit more effort and skill. It doesn't matter what your preference is; when you're as obsessed with makeup as we are, there are just some things that only us makeup lovers will understand.

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1. How You Feel when Your Contour Game is Tight AF

How You Feel when Your Contour Game is Tight AF

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2. You See Having a Five Minute Window to Apply Mascara before Your Train Stop as a Personal Challenge

You See Having a Five Minute Window to Apply Mascara before Your Train Stop as a Personal Challenge

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3. You and Your BFF Lose Your Collective Sh*t Whenever You See a Girl at the Bar Who is Pure Makeup Goals

You and Your BFF Lose Your Collective Sh*t Whenever You See a Girl at the Bar Who is Pure Makeup Goals

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4. When You're about to Approach a Dude and You Stop to Make Sure Your Red Lip is on Point

When You're about to Approach a Dude and You Stop to Make Sure Your Red Lip is on Point

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"Enhancing your beauty doesn't always mean going for the glossy look. More ladies now see the allure of a shine-free finish. With the right tools and techniques, you can also achieve a flawless, subtle glow. Learn how to master this trend by following these incredible matte makeup tutorials. Enhance your natural complexion without the unnecessary flash."

5. Speaking of Red Lipstick, You Know That Nothing Hides Evidence of the 'night before' like Ruby Woo or Pirate

Speaking of Red Lipstick, You Know That Nothing Hides Evidence of the 'night before' like Ruby Woo or Pirate

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6. You Refuse to Speak to or Be Seen by Anyone until Your Brows Have Reached Their Peak Fleekness

You Refuse to Speak to or Be Seen by Anyone until Your Brows Have Reached Their Peak Fleekness

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7. Your Reaction to People Who Say Wearing Makeup Means You're Insecure:

Your Reaction to People Who Say Wearing Makeup Means You're Insecure:

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8. Sephora is the Motherland, Period

Sephora is the Motherland, Period

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9. Warning: a Trip to Sephora May Induce Mindgasms and Cause Early Slayage

Warning: a Trip to Sephora May Induce Mindgasms and Cause Early Slayage

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10. Liquid Eyeliner is the Best and Worst Thing That's Ever Happened to You

Liquid Eyeliner is the Best and Worst Thing That's Ever Happened to You

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11. What a Good Day Feels like:

What a Good Day Feels like:

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12. ...and What a Bad Day Feels like:

...and What a Bad Day Feels like:

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13. If Your Highlighter Isn't Visible from Space, You're Doing It Wrong

If Your Highlighter Isn't Visible from Space, You're Doing It Wrong

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14. If Your Blush Isn't Visible from Space, You're Doing It Wrong

If Your Blush Isn't Visible from Space, You're Doing It Wrong

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15. Alternatively, You Know That Subtle/minimal Makeup is Just as Sexy

Alternatively, You Know That Subtle/minimal Makeup is Just as Sexy

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16. Accurate:

Accurate:

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17. When You Throw "ALL the THINGS!" in Your Shopping Cart and Finally Look at Your Total:

When You Throw "ALL the THINGS!" in Your Shopping Cart and Finally Look at Your Total:

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18. The Foundation of Any Friendship between Makeup Lovers Starts with Their Makeup Bag

The Foundation of Any Friendship between Makeup Lovers Starts with Their Makeup Bag

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19. Can Your Budget Really Afford a Brand New Set of NARS Brushes?

Can Your Budget Really Afford a Brand New Set of NARS Brushes?

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20. The Answer is No but You Get Them Anyway. #Priorities

The Answer is No but You Get Them Anyway. #Priorities

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21. When Someone Asks You if You'd Give up Your Makeup Because Your Boyfriend Likes You Natural

When Someone Asks You if You'd Give up Your Makeup Because Your Boyfriend Likes You Natural

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22. Don't Get Us Wrong. Going Natural (on YOUR Terms) is Sexy

Don't Get Us Wrong. Going Natural (on YOUR Terms) is Sexy

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23. ...but Someone Who Can do Both?

...but Someone Who Can do Both? Makeup lovers, let's keep the list going! What are some of your greatest struggles and victories when it comes to your makeup game?

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  • Alyce

    2016-06-27T21:43:10.272Z

    Being pale and trying to find a cool toned contour that doesn't look like I've rubbed a watsit on my face 🖕🏼 suggestions?!
  • krah

    2016-06-24T17:09:18.698Z

    Yes! That red lip!!
  • KaiiMariie

    2016-06-24T15:23:22.580Z

    Choosing which awesome eye look I want to wear for the day is the struggle of my mornings
  • Monica

    2016-06-29T03:22:23.817Z

    Also if you are not on a tight budget kevyn aucoin makes an amaaaazing sculpting powder, check it out
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