My beard shadow has been one of the worst parts of my dysphoria. Ive watched countless tutorials (orange faces) and this video seems like a more professional and simplified explanation. Definitely will try...thanks for uploading💜
Hope this one helps! If you give it a go and have any follow-up questions, let me know! I know we can get you to a place where this process feels better for you :)
Thank you! Very helpful. Not trans but woman here with facial hair due to having PCOS. This video is very helpful, especially in regards to colour corrector and skin tone. Cheers! x
@@TheMakeupByMelissaM I'm in the same boat with a brown shadow but also a red face from shaving. Do I still need to stick with a pink color corrector? Or use both a pink and a green? Thanks :)
@@kathrynliccione7590 I would try using peach in this instance, actually! Yellow can be used to neutralize redness, and peach is essentially pink + yellow combined, so it could possibly do the trick to cover both. Let me know how it goes!
Same! Attempted to get waxed today for the first time ever and it went very wrong and did not work and i felt so embarrassed. So I came home and cried a lot. But the hubby helped me feel better. So I’m excited to try this!
So convenient that the person I'm helping transition has such a similar facial shape and coloring to the "more stubbly" man, I'm totally going to be using this as a reference!
I have PCOS and pretty bad Hirsutism. Talking 5 o'clock shadow just a few hours after shaving. I am just now starting to get into makeup and had no idea that I needed to add color to help hide the shadow. Thank you so much for helping explain this.
40 years I have battled the 5 o clock I am a female and its really put a.strain on my life ..i have been searching for someone to teach me and i found you .im excited to try this thank you so much
I’m a male actor just trying to look younger on screen, although I wasn’t the target audience I really appreciate this extremely informative video. Can’t wait to apply these techniques.
Hello, I am sure this technique works but those 2 models don't have close to a 5 o'clock shadow. I have a darker shadow at 9:05 am then they do! Could we get another video explaining what to do with a true shadow? Other then that the video was VERY well made, clear and concise! The speaker was professional and a joy to listen to.
Get old. The hair turns white! 😂Seriously though, it’s the only advantage I have seen from getting old. I actually pluck and wax. Takes time, but I prefer not to have hair growing out under makeup. Feels so much better than shaving.
@@keirfarnum6811 How frequently does it grow back in for you between plucking? Mine starts to grow back in halfway into the next day, it's so frustrating.
I’m just a dude who loves a clean shave but my 5o clock shadow fucked up my other wise perfect glass skin 😂 iv found using a foil shaver (Andis ts1) gets close as a safety razor shave but you can do it every day so that’s good!! Then I use tone up sunscreen and then concealer over the shadow and it seems to work perfectly
Thank you so much for this! I tried learning about makeup after I started transitioning last year, but got totally overwhelmed by every "beginner" or "basic tutorial being a huge number of products and steps, and anything I found for trans women have a bunch of info about contouring and other aspects, when my biggest concern was always just my stubble and shadow. I gave up on that because it didn't seem like I could address that with makeup without buying a ton products and doing an entire face routine every time I wanted to hide the stubble. I'm just dipping my toe back into makeup now, and for whatever reason this time I found your site, and this is just what I needed. Very concise and specific to this problem. I really appreciate that you separated this from the contouring and other guides, and especially that you showed everything needed for the corrector and concealer, including which brushes and how many. I also have ADHD so having everything visually on-screen is much easier to remember than just listing them out loud as you go.
Also, thank you for answering questions in the replies as well, all my follow-up questions (like why liquid corrector rather than powder or whether full foundation is needed) have been answered so far.
Hi! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your experience with me. This is really helpful feedback!! I'm currently creating an all-encompassing makeup course for trans women, so I'm glad to know that the way I explain things is clear. Let me know if you have any questions come up when you give this a try! Always ahppy to help :)
As a woman with PCOS I can't tell you how grateful I am to you!❤ Just a question though, if I've applied foundation to the rest of the face, and continue doing my makeup, do I use powder only after I'm completely ready, or when I am powdering the beardshadow-area?
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I have a very prominant shadow (think Homer Simpson) and covering it up is a challenge. I used to do the orange face way learnt from countless tutorials and I hated how heavy all that make-up made my face feel. But I tried this method tonight for a party and it was really effective! Not perfect as I need to experiment with which colour corrector to use, and I didn't have liquid concealer just a stick but it all came together so well. It's a light quick method to cover up shadow! My prayers have been answered! Thank you so much xx
Thank you so much. I am female and have been dealing with profuse coarse facial hair since I was a teen. I had electrolysis on my chin but I can't afford to permanently remove the upper lip hair. I am very pale and the hair is dark and noticeable. Your makeup tips have been so helpful to hide the shadow.
I am not a trans woman. Just a woman with PCOS who has been mistakenly identified as trans by people…and this video is so helpful for all. I’m hopeful this will help me. Thank you.
I just followed this using stuff I already had and it’s like magic. I wasn’t doing things with the right order and technique but now it looks great. Thank you so much!! 🙂
Thank you very much for this. I wanted to share that I am a trans woman and that the intro of the video left me feeling well represented. I am not wanting to apply makeup with a spoon like most videos on the internet suggest I might want to. For goodness sakes 95% of the makeup, I put on every day is to simply cover my beard as a temporary work around while I work to remove it permanently. A process that will take me a few years unfortunately. I am going to take a look at your product recomendations 👍
This is great advice, thank you! I'm not a trans woman, but transmasc/detrans woman. Although I love my beard, it does make me pass as male which isn't really what I want anymore. So sometimes I just want to be able to hide it to look more female. I first tried hiding my beard shadow 5 years ago and it did not go well. All I could find back then was one or two drag queens showing how they cake on layers of orange/red lipstick, concealer and heavy foundation. Doing that I felt like I was wearing a birthday cake on my face, and it did not look natural at all. This technique looks so much more promising! I knew it would be worth looking this up again, because a lot can be improved in the makeup market in 5 years.
@The Pretty Fix, update on my new makeup routine, (I say new, because I tried the techniques that Melissa Murdick described in this video)...... And it WORKED! I went out crossdressed this past Wednesday, I followed the tips in this vid to a T and my 5 o'clock had all but disappeared and it stayed that way four HOURS, the entire time I was out CD'd! Yayy! So again, thank you SO much for this! This is will now be part of my makeup routine. :)
OMG this is the easiest, simplest & quickest hassle-free super helpful tutorial I’ve ever seen on TH-cam so far. Plus I love you bc you’re amazingly talented, pretty and with incredible personality energy. I’m following you on Instagram & TikTok too 💜
Hi! I'm a trans woman and I've found your video really useful. I hope you can make some others because I don't have any experience in this field. Thank you very much, your video really made my day :)
Hey Sandra!! Thanks so much for watching. Are there any particular tutorials that would help you?? I make all my content based on everyone's requests. Also, if you are brand new to makeup, this little post I did on my site might help. The whole site should help you, really, so feel free to poke around and see if you can learn some other things there, too! www.theprettyfix.com/post/i-m-a-trans-woman-how-do-i-even-get-started-with-makeup
I’m just a dude who loves a clean shave but my 5o clock shadow fucked up my other wise perfect glass skin 😂 iv found using a foil shaver (Andis ts1) gets close as a safety razor shave but you can do it every day so that’s good!! Then I use tone up sunscreen and then concealer over the shadow and it seems to work perfectly
Thank you for this! I’m refreshing my makeup knowledge for helping some new trans beans, there’s so many things I just do without thinking about why and this was a big help in getting me thinking about how we feminise a face again! 💜
I'm transgender and can't help but say thank you, for being your beautiful self as well as taking the time to share. Wishing you n your's All the very best life has to offer. Thank You
That has to be the best m2f makeup video out on TH-cam. I will be heading over to skim and scan your other videos to see if there is a video to feminize my face with the help of makeup. Thanks. :) After a very quick and easy search of your comprehensive list of videos on makeup I found exactly what I was looking for. The no makeup makeup look is what I am after and of course less is more.
* Really? My 5 o’clock Shadow occurred by 9 am. There was nothing like this during my Transition (1970s). Good that this is available for today’s Trans people. Thank you. *
It definitely is strange that it's called a '5 O'clock shadow' because it definitely shows up way sooner for most people, I believe! And as bad as the internet can be some times, it is also super helpful for everyone to share their resources of knowledge and experiences :)
Oh my gosh darling you made this look so easy! thank you so much! My partner is NB/Genderfluid and I'm not experienced at all in this particular area of makeup, so from me and my gorgeous spouse THANK YOU!💕🥰
Can’t express how grateful I am for this tutorial, it’s so hard to find good info out there! A cheeky request: *How would you adapt your ‘No-Makeup Makeup’ look for mtf?* So many mtf tutorials pile on makeup to no end, so a lighter alternative would be awesome!
Hi! There are honestly few changes to be made as far as adapting the look outside of if you need to cover a beard shadow. If that's the case, you will need to follow this tutorial along with it :)
Thank you, Melissa. I will file this one away under: good enough. For now. Just ordered it online but the local (cheap) stores use corrector and concealer interchangeably The packaging literally says concealer in 4 languages and corrector in 6 others. And the shade? Honey. It is not. No idea what I just used but the steps are similar. Luckily I have my mom's hair, that really makes up for a lot!
First timer here. Seems like a lot of stuff to know! Getting the right color without going to the stores in person seems like a daunting task. But great video. Will try my best 👌
not only trans woman have this issues im not a trans but in my family almost all the womans have to shave our chin and upper lips thanks for sharing this tips i cant wait to see my results
Thank you! I'm trying to help out my friend who recently came out, but she has a very comfy casual style and is fair with reddish facial hair, so most tutorials have not been helpful. Aside from the color correction issues you discussed, not everyone wants to go full glam.
I know this was uploaded almost two years ago, but oh my GOSH, thank you SO much for this! I'm not trans, but I am a crossdresser and I do want to be as passable as possible when I go out in public CD'd. I do also struggle with covering my 5 o'clock shadow because I have dark hair and even though I shave a close as I possibly can, it STILL shows through my makeup..... I will definitely buy the products that I'll need to cover my 5 o'clock shadow and I'll follow this tutorial the next time I put on makeup and I'll try these techniques. Again, BIG THANK YOU!! :)
...as a crossdresser I always carry my little battery shaver and moistreiser in my handbag, effectively shaving twice a day but beating the dreaded 5 o'clock shadow! 🌼🧸💕
Thank you so much for this! It was super informative and helpful I also really like your video style, part of why it's been hard for me to get into makeup has been because a lot of videos don't seem to be super beginner friendly (...even the ones meant for beginners,) but this was still educational without feeling like I was getting overwhelming amounts of information that I couldn't follow, easy and straight to the point!
Thank you so much for taking the time to give me this feedback!!! I'm glad the video was helpful. If there are any other tutorials you'd like to see, please let me know because I make all my content based on requests of what everyone needs :)
Thank you so much, Im safe to say you’re the voice of reason makeup wise, i stumbled across your channel and im LOVIN’ and excited to watch every single of your uploads.💋
Thanks so much for this kind comment! :) I don't create tutorials as frequently because I now teach a ton of makeup classes online. If you'd ever be interested in attending, right now during quarantine they are totally free! You can see what I have coming up at www.theprettyfix.com.
this is so helpful, thank you! my best friend and i are both nonbinary, but he's AMAB and prefers to present more feminine, so i'm going to use this technique to help him with his makeup tonight :)
in the process of finding the closest to these products in the UK amazon (i like in uk) :) this seems like the most straight forward tutorial I've found so far so I'm going to give it a try!
WhiteKnight Integrity awesome! Let me know if you have any questions once you give it a go. Keep in mind sometimes more advanced techniques like this need to be practiced multiple times before you fully get the hang of it, but you’ll get it!!
My god, THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU!! This video was so amazing! Simple and straight to the point! I absolutely HATE HATE HATE all these long videos over complicating make up which makes them look so obvious that they're caked and looking like a complete and utter bimbo. They're not feminising at all and continue to reinforce this ridiculous idea of how a woman should "look like". Realistically NO ONE has that amount of time or patience to do all the contouring and bs for everyday use. Those things should be done for important events where you want to look your absolute best. I shared your video into my Transfem discord to spread the miracle
I love that you guys are doing mtf makeup. Would you consider making a tutorial for the opposite end to help someone masculinize their face without it being pounds and pounds of contouring makeup?
I'm asian and I dont have a beard except for thick dark hairs on my upper lip which you can see after shaving since my hair grows really fast. Thanks for this tutorial
Thanks for uploading. I’ve gotten into crossplay/crossdressing recently and will definitely be putting your techniques/guidance to use if masks aren’t mandated this year. Thank you very much🙏
Thank you so much for this video! So many of the mtf makeup tutorial videos are sooooooo unhelpful and they always leave me feeling more stressed and clueless. Thsi is the first on Ive found after watching a dozen or so that actually broke down the information and made it easy and palpitatable for me :)
I'm so happy it was helpful!! I put out tons of makeup tips for transfeminine folks all week long on instagram that could be useful to you (if you have an account)! I'm @the_pretty_fix if you want to check it out
Glad it was helpful! I also offer free makeup classes online every week, if that might help! You can see the upcoming ones on my site www.theprettyfix.com
Thanks so much!! Let me know if you have any questions once you are trying it out. Also, I offer free makeup classes online each week if that would ever interest you! You can find them on my full site www.theprettyfix.com
Thanks for the video, it's really nice. Is it okay to apply foundation after this process?? Or should we do the foundation before doing the colour correction??
I have a shadow that is gray mixed in with some medium brown. My skin tone is fairly light. What color corrector should I try/use? Love your tutorials!
Hi Wendy! Great question. Honestly peach is most likely going to be a safe bet for you because the color peach also inherently contains the color pink (pink + yellow + white = peach), so it covers both bases. One thing to remember is that you could also test a few shades to see what gives you the best results because once you figure out the ideal corrector, it shouldn't change! Even if it's a slightly annoying process of trial and error at first, once you've got it dialed in you are good to go :)
Hi, Thank you for the video. I'm a AMAB queer person trying to get into some makeup and it's certainly intimidating, but I figured I'd use this social isolation time to practice. I'm goign to pick up soem products and give this a go, thank you so much
Henry Crawford Hi Henry!! That’s a great idea. FYI I’m doing free makeup classes every Sunday during quarantine if you want to learn some other things! You can go to my site www.theprettyfix.com and you’ll see what’s coming up under the classes section :) Feel free to send me any makeup questions you have!
Thanks for the advice 😊 Do I apply the corrector, concealer then setting powder before applying another layer? My beard shadow is really thick in spots even after 8 laser sessions (4 consecutive thanks to lockdowns) lol mostly just around my lip is the biggest concern. I've tried pixi by Petra concealer with nyx foundation, and I get a little better using jecca blac corrector and concealer. 1 layer isn't quite enough it works but up close I can see the shadow. I will try layering a light coat and see what happens. The only pink/peach I could find at shoppers drug Mart from nyx is a light pinkish doesn't work as well.
Hi! Yes, you would definitely apply corrector, concealer, and powder to set before doing additional layers. Finding the right combination of products can be tricky at first, but once you discover the right amounts of everything and what works it becomes a formula you can repeat over and over again :)
Omg thanks so much for keeping it real. this trick is useful to everyone with unwanted beard shade! (Cis Women too) tried it and it just looks so much more natural and lightweight! The lipstick trick thing gave a weird cast of orange or pink on my face and left it thicker then the glaze on a birthday cake 🎂 😂
Aw thank you! Glad you found it helpful. Lemme know if there's anything else you'd like to learn!! I make content based directly off requests and questions :)
Hi Thank you for this tutorial. I have seen many videos on the same topic. But found your video to be more easy to understand. I used to put little concealer to hide my shadow and it use to work most of the time. But when I saw online video for drag, they use lots of makeup, which had made me little confuse. If possible can u do complete mtf makeup? Thank you again :)
Hi!! Thanks for watching :) I actually have an online class coming up 1/4/20 that goes into the complete basics of makeup (which includes a full makeup look). If you want to check it out, it's at the top of my website www.theprettyfix.com
I would believe this video a lot more if they showed it working on someone who has actual dark black hair still showing on their face like I do. The models in the video already didn’t look like they had any facial hair showing
I’m just a dude who loves a clean shave but my 5o clock shadow fucked up my other wise perfect glass skin 😂 iv found using a foil shaver (Andis ts1) gets close as a safety razor shave but you can do it every day so that’s good!! Then I use tone up sunscreen and then concealer over the shadow and it seems to work perfectly
Thank you so much. I am a Trans Woman and this is so helpful. I usually just mouisturise and then but foundation and powder on. But ye I would still have some 5oclock Shadow so am so going to do this next time I do my make-up. I have a question do. Would I shape/feminise my face before or after doing this? I watched a video recently and he done it with two different colours but never explained if it was concealer or foundation that he was using. I think myself it might have been foundation orherwise he was using a hell of a lot of concealler lol.
I am not trans but I have been threading upper lips and that create a too dark shadow cant hide with make up. I have deep brown Indian skin. I wish I can meet with you to get exact help!
Hi, your lovely. I have a question, when I use the setting powder I look cacky. Is their a setting spray then can do the same job as the setting poweder?
Hi there! Sure! If you'd like to give setting spray a try, that could be a good option. I know a lot of people love the Urban Decay 'All Nighter', although I have not tried it myself. The only thing is that a powder will create the matte effect that visually makes the area look flatter/less bumpy, so keep in mind it won't have the exact same effect in that regard. Just another thought- more than anything, cakiness comes from too much product overall being used (rather than just the powder being to blame), so try to use a light hand and build everything up gradually if you can! Sometimes it's just about refining your technique with some practice.
I'm Trans and rn the only thing that keeps me going despite having a mustache is the word self-acceptance lol. I don't have super dark shadow but it's there 🤦🏻♀️ Btw, thanks for the tip! ^^
Glad it was helpful! FYI during quarantine I have been offering online makeup classes every Sunday. If you might be interested, I have the upcoming schedule on my site www.theprettyfix.com :)
Happy to help! Let me know if you have any questions when you give it a try. Also, I have a full website (www.theprettyfix.com) that has plenty of other resources to help you with makeup!
I am a female with hirsuitism due to pcos & shave my face bc of it, could i do the color correcting under my foundation? Or will the foundation cake where the setting powder is?
Yes you can do it under foundation!! I would allow it to dry down for a minute or two before foundation and make sure you pat the foundation on so as not to disturb the color corrector
@@TheMakeupByMelissaM I'm hoping you'll elaborate on this. I wear skin tints or medium coverage foundation at most. Do you not need the concealer on top of the corrector if you're using foundation, or would that only apply to a full coverage formula? I feel all of these layers will look very obviously caked on. Any tips would be appreciated.
Hello! Trans woman here. I was curious why you recommend to put on the full coverage foundation prior to the corrector and concealer? Most tutorials I've seen add the corrector, the concealer, and the foundation in that order. Why do you recommend doing it the other way?
Nice guide but the subjects beard shadows were not all that visible to begin with... I have a very pronounced beard shadow, and would've loved to see a video of you applying the expertise on that.
A problem I have is that from shaving my lower face just turns bright red, luckily besides the top lip and chin I don't really get much facial hair growth. And I'm struggling to find something that'll help cover it up.
One thing that could definitely help is using a soothing skincare product immediately after shaving, which will help calm down redness. Even a calming moisturizer for sensitive skin could help. Aside from that, redness can be addressed in the same way that this tutorial instructs, but you need either a yellow or green color corrector. Yellow will correct average redness, but if the skin is pretty angry go for the green! Just make sure you are applying a sheer (meaning you can still see through it) layer of the green especially, so it can easily be covered by putting your concealer on top.
I will try this.I am a blonde with a 😊brownish-black black beard. I opted for laser in 2008-2009.it did well on the dark hairpretty well.but around the mouth-upper lip and below the mouth.but about a 1-1/2 ago my estrogene hormone went crazy jumped up to 629.My hair gave me issues.But the hair in my bear area described above started to thicken.note this area in laser treatment is a pesky area.with me we couldn't get rid of some the areas.in the beginning after treatment I shaved maybe Once every other day.with the hormone issue ( corrected now) the dark hairs thickened and now I have to see once a day.i fair to lig
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My beard shadow has been one of the worst parts of my dysphoria. Ive watched countless tutorials (orange faces) and this video seems like a more professional and simplified explanation. Definitely will try...thanks for uploading💜
Hope this one helps! If you give it a go and have any follow-up questions, let me know! I know we can get you to a place where this process feels better for you :)
I love how the person they use as an example never actually has a thick beard shadow.
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@@MisterPerfectt1 mine or her?
Thank you! Very helpful. Not trans but woman here with facial hair due to having PCOS. This video is very helpful, especially in regards to colour corrector and skin tone. Cheers! x
Awesome! So glad it helped!! Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions once you give it a try :)
@@TheMakeupByMelissaM I'm in the same boat with a brown shadow but also a red face from shaving. Do I still need to stick with a pink color corrector? Or use both a pink and a green? Thanks :)
@@kathrynliccione7590 I would try using peach in this instance, actually! Yellow can be used to neutralize redness, and peach is essentially pink + yellow combined, so it could possibly do the trick to cover both. Let me know how it goes!
Same! Attempted to get waxed today for the first time ever and it went very wrong and did not work and i felt so embarrassed. So I came home and cried a lot. But the hubby helped me feel better. So I’m excited to try this!
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So convenient that the person I'm helping transition has such a similar facial shape and coloring to the "more stubbly" man, I'm totally going to be using this as a reference!
I have PCOS and pretty bad Hirsutism. Talking 5 o'clock shadow just a few hours after shaving. I am just now starting to get into makeup and had no idea that I needed to add color to help hide the shadow. Thank you so much for helping explain this.
40 years I have battled the 5 o clock I am a female and its really put a.strain on my life ..i have been searching for someone to teach me and i found you .im excited to try this thank you so much
I’m glad it’s helpful!! If you have any questions after giving it a try, please let me know!
I’m a male actor just trying to look younger on screen, although I wasn’t the target audience I really appreciate this extremely informative video.
Can’t wait to apply these techniques.
I have pcos and have a regular shadow. Its so embarrassing :( Thank you for this video!
Same. Did you get any solution?
Hello, I am sure this technique works but those 2 models don't have close to a 5 o'clock shadow. I have a darker shadow at 9:05 am then they do! Could we get another video explaining what to do with a true shadow? Other then that the video was VERY well made, clear and concise! The speaker was professional and a joy to listen to.
Get old. The hair turns white! 😂Seriously though, it’s the only advantage I have seen from getting old. I actually pluck and wax. Takes time, but I prefer not to have hair growing out under makeup. Feels so much better than shaving.
@@keirfarnum6811 How frequently does it grow back in for you between plucking? Mine starts to grow back in halfway into the next day, it's so frustrating.
I’m just a dude who loves a clean shave but my 5o clock shadow fucked up my other wise perfect glass skin 😂 iv found using a foil shaver (Andis ts1) gets close as a safety razor shave but you can do it every day so that’s good!!
Then I use tone up sunscreen and then concealer over the shadow and it seems to work perfectly
Thank you so much for this! I tried learning about makeup after I started transitioning last year, but got totally overwhelmed by every "beginner" or "basic tutorial being a huge number of products and steps, and anything I found for trans women have a bunch of info about contouring and other aspects, when my biggest concern was always just my stubble and shadow. I gave up on that because it didn't seem like I could address that with makeup without buying a ton products and doing an entire face routine every time I wanted to hide the stubble. I'm just dipping my toe back into makeup now, and for whatever reason this time I found your site, and this is just what I needed. Very concise and specific to this problem. I really appreciate that you separated this from the contouring and other guides, and especially that you showed everything needed for the corrector and concealer, including which brushes and how many. I also have ADHD so having everything visually on-screen is much easier to remember than just listing them out loud as you go.
Also, thank you for answering questions in the replies as well, all my follow-up questions (like why liquid corrector rather than powder or whether full foundation is needed) have been answered so far.
Hi! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your experience with me. This is really helpful feedback!! I'm currently creating an all-encompassing makeup course for trans women, so I'm glad to know that the way I explain things is clear. Let me know if you have any questions come up when you give this a try! Always ahppy to help :)
@@TheMakeupByMelissaMDid you make the course for Trans people?
As a woman with PCOS I can't tell you how grateful I am to you!❤ Just a question though, if I've applied foundation to the rest of the face, and continue doing my makeup, do I use powder only after I'm completely ready, or when I am powdering the beardshadow-area?
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I have a very prominant shadow (think Homer Simpson) and covering it up is a challenge. I used to do the orange face way learnt from countless tutorials and I hated how heavy all that make-up made my face feel. But I tried this method tonight for a party and it was really effective! Not perfect as I need to experiment with which colour corrector to use, and I didn't have liquid concealer just a stick but it all came together so well. It's a light quick method to cover up shadow! My prayers have been answered! Thank you so much xx
Thank you for leaving this comment :) It really brightened my day to know it worked so well for you!!
Thank you so much. I am female and have been dealing with profuse coarse facial hair since I was a teen. I had electrolysis on my chin but I can't afford to permanently remove the upper lip hair. I am very pale and the hair is dark and noticeable. Your makeup tips have been so helpful to hide the shadow.
I am not a trans woman. Just a woman with PCOS who has been mistakenly identified as trans by people…and this video is so helpful for all. I’m hopeful this will help me. Thank you.
I just followed this using stuff I already had and it’s like magic. I wasn’t doing things with the right order and technique but now it looks great. Thank you so much!! 🙂
Here I am panicking applying a foundation and concealer. Thanks for the tips. Can you do contouring for tanned skin?
This is amazing. Thanks so much. I’m not trans but I do love to mess with makeup and my five o clock shadow has been a mystery to hide. Thanks again.
Thank you very much for this. I wanted to share that I am a trans woman and that the intro of the video left me feeling well represented. I am not wanting to apply makeup with a spoon like most videos on the internet suggest I might want to. For goodness sakes 95% of the makeup, I put on every day is to simply cover my beard as a temporary work around while I work to remove it permanently. A process that will take me a few years unfortunately. I am going to take a look at your product recomendations 👍
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I feel so safe watching your video.
Aw that makes me so happy! Please lemme know if there's anything else you'd like to learn makeup-wise. Or if ya have any questions!!
I’m not a trans woman, but I’m so so so thrilled that you’ve made this video and said very clearly that it’s for them 💖 this is so important!
This is great advice, thank you! I'm not a trans woman, but transmasc/detrans woman. Although I love my beard, it does make me pass as male which isn't really what I want anymore. So sometimes I just want to be able to hide it to look more female. I first tried hiding my beard shadow 5 years ago and it did not go well. All I could find back then was one or two drag queens showing how they cake on layers of orange/red lipstick, concealer and heavy foundation. Doing that I felt like I was wearing a birthday cake on my face, and it did not look natural at all. This technique looks so much more promising! I knew it would be worth looking this up again, because a lot can be improved in the makeup market in 5 years.
@The Pretty Fix, update on my new makeup routine, (I say new, because I tried the techniques that Melissa Murdick described in this video)...... And it WORKED! I went out crossdressed this past Wednesday, I followed the tips in this vid to a T and my 5 o'clock had all but disappeared and it stayed that way four HOURS, the entire time I was out CD'd! Yayy! So again, thank you SO much for this! This is will now be part of my makeup routine. :)
OMG this is the easiest, simplest & quickest hassle-free super helpful tutorial I’ve ever seen on TH-cam so far. Plus I love you bc you’re amazingly talented, pretty and with incredible personality energy. I’m following you on Instagram & TikTok too 💜
Hi! I'm a trans woman and I've found your video really useful. I hope you can make some others because I don't have any experience in this field. Thank you very much, your video really made my day :)
Hey Sandra!! Thanks so much for watching. Are there any particular tutorials that would help you?? I make all my content based on everyone's requests. Also, if you are brand new to makeup, this little post I did on my site might help. The whole site should help you, really, so feel free to poke around and see if you can learn some other things there, too! www.theprettyfix.com/post/i-m-a-trans-woman-how-do-i-even-get-started-with-makeup
Trans woman are just men lol. More like how to tuck it properly lol
I’m just a dude who loves a clean shave but my 5o clock shadow fucked up my other wise perfect glass skin 😂 iv found using a foil shaver (Andis ts1) gets close as a safety razor shave but you can do it every day so that’s good!!
Then I use tone up sunscreen and then concealer over the shadow and it seems to work perfectly
Thank you for this! I’m refreshing my makeup knowledge for helping some new trans beans, there’s so many things I just do without thinking about why and this was a big help in getting me thinking about how we feminise a face again! 💜
Watched this because I wanted simple beginner answer and I got just that, thank you this has really helped me.
I'm transgender and can't help but say thank you, for being your beautiful self as well as taking the time to share. Wishing you n your's All the very best life has to offer.
Thank You
That has to be the best m2f makeup video out on TH-cam. I will be heading over to skim and scan your other videos to see if there is a video to feminize my face with the help of makeup. Thanks. :) After a very quick and easy search of your comprehensive list of videos on makeup I found exactly what I was looking for. The no makeup makeup look is what I am after and of course less is more.
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Really?
My 5 o’clock Shadow occurred by 9 am.
There was nothing like this during my Transition (1970s).
Good that this is available for today’s Trans people. Thank you.
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It definitely is strange that it's called a '5 O'clock shadow' because it definitely shows up way sooner for most people, I believe! And as bad as the internet can be some times, it is also super helpful for everyone to share their resources of knowledge and experiences :)
@@TheMakeupByMelissaM It's pretty much a 5 second shadow for me.
@@Rezkeshdadesh the color corrector will be your best friend then!!
Oh my gosh darling you made this look so easy! thank you so much! My partner is NB/Genderfluid and I'm not experienced at all in this particular area of makeup, so from me and my gorgeous spouse THANK YOU!💕🥰
Can’t express how grateful I am for this tutorial, it’s so hard to find good info out there! A cheeky request: *How would you adapt your ‘No-Makeup Makeup’ look for mtf?*
So many mtf tutorials pile on makeup to no end, so a lighter alternative would be awesome!
Hi! There are honestly few changes to be made as far as adapting the look outside of if you need to cover a beard shadow. If that's the case, you will need to follow this tutorial along with it :)
@@TheMakeupByMelissaM thanks so much, Didn’t expect such a quick reply! 🥰
Hi, Melissa.
Not only your bits of advice are great, but your vibe is totally delightful 🙂 And, btw, what a great t-shirt! ❤ Cheers! 🥂
Thank you, Melissa. I will file this one away under: good enough. For now.
Just ordered it online but the local (cheap) stores use corrector and concealer interchangeably
The packaging literally says concealer in 4 languages and corrector in 6 others.
And the shade? Honey. It is not. No idea what I just used but the steps are similar.
Luckily I have my mom's hair, that really makes up for a lot!
First timer here. Seems like a lot of stuff to know! Getting the right color without going to the stores in person seems like a daunting task.
But great video. Will try my best 👌
not only trans woman have this issues im not a trans but in my family almost all the womans have to shave our chin and upper lips thanks for sharing this tips i cant wait to see my results
Thank you! I'm trying to help out my friend who recently came out, but she has a very comfy casual style and is fair with reddish facial hair, so most tutorials have not been helpful. Aside from the color correction issues you discussed, not everyone wants to go full glam.
You're so welcome! I have a lot of additional free makeup resources on my website also, which is www.theprettyfix.com if that might help them out!
Not even trans but I really hate how my five o clock shadow looks
Sameeeeee
same
Same I’m not trans but it’s annoying 😭💔
same
I know this was uploaded almost two years ago, but oh my GOSH, thank you SO much for this! I'm not trans, but I am a crossdresser and I do want to be as passable as possible when I go out in public CD'd. I do also struggle with covering my 5 o'clock shadow because I have dark hair and even though I shave a close as I possibly can, it STILL shows through my makeup..... I will definitely buy the products that I'll need to cover my 5 o'clock shadow and I'll follow this tutorial the next time I put on makeup and I'll try these techniques. Again, BIG THANK YOU!! :)
...as a crossdresser I always carry my little battery shaver and moistreiser in my handbag, effectively shaving twice a day but beating the dreaded 5 o'clock shadow! 🌼🧸💕
Thank you so much for this! It was super informative and helpful
I also really like your video style, part of why it's been hard for me to get into makeup has been because a lot of videos don't seem to be super beginner friendly (...even the ones meant for beginners,) but this was still educational without feeling like I was getting overwhelming amounts of information that I couldn't follow, easy and straight to the point!
Thank you so much for taking the time to give me this feedback!!! I'm glad the video was helpful. If there are any other tutorials you'd like to see, please let me know because I make all my content based on requests of what everyone needs :)
NOTHING worked until I did this thanks so much
Love this!! :D
Thank you so much, Im safe to say you’re the voice of reason makeup wise, i stumbled across your channel and im LOVIN’ and excited to watch every single of your uploads.💋
Thanks so much for this kind comment! :) I don't create tutorials as frequently because I now teach a ton of makeup classes online. If you'd ever be interested in attending, right now during quarantine they are totally free! You can see what I have coming up at www.theprettyfix.com.
this is so helpful, thank you! my best friend and i are both nonbinary, but he's AMAB and prefers to present more feminine, so i'm going to use this technique to help him with his makeup tonight :)
Thank you so much. I really don't like how my shadow looks and it's been bumming me out a lot lately. I can't wait to try this.
in the process of finding the closest to these products in the UK amazon (i like in uk) :)
this seems like the most straight forward tutorial I've found so far so I'm going to give it a try!
WhiteKnight Integrity awesome! Let me know if you have any questions once you give it a go. Keep in mind sometimes more advanced techniques like this need to be practiced multiple times before you fully get the hang of it, but you’ll get it!!
My god, THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU!! This video was so amazing! Simple and straight to the point! I absolutely HATE HATE HATE all these long videos over complicating make up which makes them look so obvious that they're caked and looking like a complete and utter bimbo. They're not feminising at all and continue to reinforce this ridiculous idea of how a woman should "look like". Realistically NO ONE has that amount of time or patience to do all the contouring and bs for everyday use. Those things should be done for important events where you want to look your absolute best. I shared your video into my Transfem discord to spread the miracle
This is totally what I needed. Yep, I'm an amateur. Yep, used too much the first time I tried it.
P.S. Sorry, I totally forgot to mention, this video was so awesome and informative! Thank you!!
I love that you guys are doing mtf makeup. Would you consider making a tutorial for the opposite end to help someone masculinize their face without it being pounds and pounds of contouring makeup?
I'm asian and I dont have a beard except for thick dark hairs on my upper lip which you can see after shaving since my hair grows really fast. Thanks for this tutorial
Bookmarking to send the next time someone asks! Thank you
Thanks for uploading. I’ve gotten into crossplay/crossdressing recently and will definitely be putting your techniques/guidance to use if masks aren’t mandated this year. Thank you very much🙏
I’m a cis woman who gets chin whiskers. I’m undergoing electrolysis treatment, but I have to let the hair grow for treatment. This is very helpful
Thank you so much for this video! So many of the mtf makeup tutorial videos are sooooooo unhelpful and they always leave me feeling more stressed and clueless. Thsi is the first on Ive found after watching a dozen or so that actually broke down the information and made it easy and palpitatable for me :)
I'm so happy it was helpful!! I put out tons of makeup tips for transfeminine folks all week long on instagram that could be useful to you (if you have an account)! I'm @the_pretty_fix if you want to check it out
This vid is amazing. Thank you so much for putting the time into this !!!!
Bing very new to all of this.. Thank you so much! I can't wait to watch more videos like this and try everything out!
Glad it was helpful! I also offer free makeup classes online every week, if that might help! You can see the upcoming ones on my site www.theprettyfix.com
Just the best i have ever viewed. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Thanks so much!! Let me know if you have any questions once you are trying it out. Also, I offer free makeup classes online each week if that would ever interest you! You can find them on my full site www.theprettyfix.com
Thanks for the video, it's really nice. Is it okay to apply foundation after this process?? Or should we do the foundation before doing the colour correction??
I have a shadow that is gray mixed in with some medium brown. My skin tone is fairly light. What color corrector should I try/use? Love your tutorials!
Hi Wendy! Great question. Honestly peach is most likely going to be a safe bet for you because the color peach also inherently contains the color pink (pink + yellow + white = peach), so it covers both bases. One thing to remember is that you could also test a few shades to see what gives you the best results because once you figure out the ideal corrector, it shouldn't change! Even if it's a slightly annoying process of trial and error at first, once you've got it dialed in you are good to go :)
@@TheMakeupByMelissaM Great! Thank you!
Hi,
Thank you for the video. I'm a AMAB queer person trying to get into some makeup and it's certainly intimidating, but I figured I'd use this social isolation time to practice. I'm goign to pick up soem products and give this a go, thank you so much
Henry Crawford Hi Henry!! That’s a great idea. FYI I’m doing free makeup classes every Sunday during quarantine if you want to learn some other things! You can go to my site www.theprettyfix.com and you’ll see what’s coming up under the classes section :) Feel free to send me any makeup questions you have!
Ur awesome I was tryingto find something to do not use the lipstick. I’m gonna follow ur steps my shadow is so deep but I’m gonna try
would be nice if your model actually had a shadow
thank you so very much for the informative video. i'm going to practice implementing your instructions. also, u look stunning! hugs, riley
Thanks for the advice 😊 Do I apply the corrector, concealer then setting powder before applying another layer? My beard shadow is really thick in spots even after 8 laser sessions (4 consecutive thanks to lockdowns) lol mostly just around my lip is the biggest concern. I've tried pixi by Petra concealer with nyx foundation, and I get a little better using jecca blac corrector and concealer. 1 layer isn't quite enough it works but up close I can see the shadow. I will try layering a light coat and see what happens. The only pink/peach I could find at shoppers drug Mart from nyx is a light pinkish doesn't work as well.
Hi! Yes, you would definitely apply corrector, concealer, and powder to set before doing additional layers. Finding the right combination of products can be tricky at first, but once you discover the right amounts of everything and what works it becomes a formula you can repeat over and over again :)
Omg thanks so much for keeping it real. this trick is useful to everyone with unwanted beard shade! (Cis Women too) tried it and it just looks so much more natural and lightweight! The lipstick trick thing gave a weird cast of orange or pink on my face and left it thicker then the glaze on a birthday cake 🎂 😂
Ahh I wish u were my math teacher when i was in 9th grade ! God she explains so well
Aw thank you! Glad you found it helpful. Lemme know if there's anything else you'd like to learn!! I make content based directly off requests and questions :)
Hi Thank you for this tutorial. I have seen many videos on the same topic. But found your video to be more easy to understand. I used to put little concealer to hide my shadow and it use to work most of the time. But when I saw online video for drag, they use lots of makeup, which had made me little confuse. If possible can u do complete mtf makeup? Thank you again :)
Hi!! Thanks for watching :) I actually have an online class coming up 1/4/20 that goes into the complete basics of makeup (which includes a full makeup look). If you want to check it out, it's at the top of my website www.theprettyfix.com
This lady is so cool, I wish she was famous
I would believe this video a lot more if they showed it working on someone who has actual dark black hair still showing on their face like I do. The models in the video already didn’t look like they had any facial hair showing
I’m just a dude who loves a clean shave but my 5o clock shadow fucked up my other wise perfect glass skin 😂 iv found using a foil shaver (Andis ts1) gets close as a safety razor shave but you can do it every day so that’s good!!
Then I use tone up sunscreen and then concealer over the shadow and it seems to work perfectly
Thank you so much ! I never had no one teach me !!
This was so helpful, thank you. I've really been struggling to hide the shadow.
I will rewatch this multiple times to fully understand
Thank you for this video! Does this technique work on arms, chest and knuckles too?
Thank you so much. I am a Trans Woman and this is so helpful. I usually just mouisturise and then but foundation and powder on. But ye I would still have some 5oclock Shadow so am so going to do this next time I do my make-up.
I have a question do. Would I shape/feminise my face before or after doing this?
I watched a video recently and he done it with two different colours but never explained if it was concealer or foundation that he was using. I think myself it might have been foundation orherwise he was using a hell of a lot of concealler lol.
I enjoyed ty. Yes, I will practice till I get it...
Grace St. James Sanders awesome! Let me know if you have any questions or issues as you’re trying! I can answer them for you :)
it was very helpful and you were so sweet and kind. Thank you so much 🥺❤️
I am not trans but I have been threading upper lips and that create a too dark shadow cant hide with make up. I have deep brown Indian skin. I wish I can meet with you to get exact help!
Hi, your lovely. I have a question, when I use the setting powder I look cacky. Is their a setting spray then can do the same job as the setting poweder?
Hi there! Sure! If you'd like to give setting spray a try, that could be a good option. I know a lot of people love the Urban Decay 'All Nighter', although I have not tried it myself. The only thing is that a powder will create the matte effect that visually makes the area look flatter/less bumpy, so keep in mind it won't have the exact same effect in that regard. Just another thought- more than anything, cakiness comes from too much product overall being used (rather than just the powder being to blame), so try to use a light hand and build everything up gradually if you can! Sometimes it's just about refining your technique with some practice.
I'm Trans and rn the only thing that keeps me going despite having a mustache is the word self-acceptance lol. I don't have super dark shadow but it's there 🤦🏻♀️
Btw, thanks for the tip! ^^
Thank you so much! Ive never been a fan of painting half of my face orange, now i can do it better!
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it'is so exciting to learn new pro tips! thx you !
Thanks for the helpful tutorial.
Glad it was helpful! FYI during quarantine I have been offering online makeup classes every Sunday. If you might be interested, I have the upcoming schedule on my site www.theprettyfix.com :)
Thank you for making this video. It means a lot.
Happy to help! Let me know if you have any questions when you give it a try. Also, I have a full website (www.theprettyfix.com) that has plenty of other resources to help you with makeup!
Hi, great video. I have really pale skin with pure black beard hair. What colour corrector should I use?
What’s the Wave? Most likely your shadow comes through blue/grey in color, so look for a light peach!! :)
The Pretty Fix I thought you said blue grey is orange?
This is pure gold!!!
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Do you have any video for concealing MELASMA???
I HAVE textured skin with melasma with large pores.
You didn't reply 😞
That was really great. Im so excited to try it.
Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any additional questions once you give it a go
Thank you so much for your amazing tutorials.
I am a female with hirsuitism due to pcos & shave my face bc of it, could i do the color correcting under my foundation? Or will the foundation cake where the setting powder is?
Yes you can do it under foundation!! I would allow it to dry down for a minute or two before foundation and make sure you pat the foundation on so as not to disturb the color corrector
@@TheMakeupByMelissaM I'm hoping you'll elaborate on this. I wear skin tints or medium coverage foundation at most. Do you not need the concealer on top of the corrector if you're using foundation, or would that only apply to a full coverage formula? I feel all of these layers will look very obviously caked on. Any tips would be appreciated.
Hello! Trans woman here. I was curious why you recommend to put on the full coverage foundation prior to the corrector and concealer? Most tutorials I've seen add the corrector, the concealer, and the foundation in that order. Why do you recommend doing it the other way?
Best info I’ve found on the web. Thanks
I'm not trans, I'm a cis guy and I just hate that grey undertone that's left after a shave. Thanks allot!
Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions once you give it a try!!
Nice guide but the subjects beard shadows were not all that visible to begin with... I have a very pronounced beard shadow, and would've loved to see a video of you applying the expertise on that.
What are the products you used/ recommend?
this was so helpful, thanks a lot!
Should the concealer be full coverage ?
in my experience, if you have dark & thick facial hair that grows quickly, full coverage concealer might work better for you!
@@chadr1856 Thanks for the tip!
A problem I have is that from shaving my lower face just turns bright red, luckily besides the top lip and chin I don't really get much facial hair growth. And I'm struggling to find something that'll help cover it up.
One thing that could definitely help is using a soothing skincare product immediately after shaving, which will help calm down redness. Even a calming moisturizer for sensitive skin could help. Aside from that, redness can be addressed in the same way that this tutorial instructs, but you need either a yellow or green color corrector. Yellow will correct average redness, but if the skin is pretty angry go for the green! Just make sure you are applying a sheer (meaning you can still see through it) layer of the green especially, so it can easily be covered by putting your concealer on top.
having you have a dude do this was very helpful, thank you
Thank you for this! Really helpful!
I will try this.I am a blonde with a 😊brownish-black black beard. I opted for laser in 2008-2009.it did well on the dark hairpretty well.but around the mouth-upper lip and below the mouth.but about a 1-1/2 ago my estrogene hormone went crazy jumped up to 629.My hair gave me issues.But the hair in my bear area described above started to thicken.note this area in laser treatment is a pesky area.with me we couldn't get rid of some the areas.in the beginning after treatment I shaved maybe Once every other day.with the hormone issue ( corrected now) the dark hairs thickened and now I have to see once a day.i fair to lig