Man, I’m not trying to hijack your post so I’m sorry if I am, but how do I figure out my skin tone? Like, I have no idea and the last time I asked someone at a makeup store, it was at the Clinique makeup counter in the mall in the early 2000s, and that woman did not match me right 🥲

Literally 1, but that’s likely because my patience is minimal and I have hooded lids, so I don’t wear eyeshadow much to begin with.

Honestly, a wolfcut/shullet, and just doing my best to accept that I cannot change the fact that I “look like a man.” It is hard, but try focusing on individual physical things you like about yourself, though I cannot stress enough that I don’t suggest getting attached to your hair. I’m only 35 and I’m in the throes of female pattern hair loss, right when I was starting to like what I look like. On top of that, shift your focus to things you like about who you are. Separate your worth from your appearance, as much as you can. Lastly, wear the outfit and makeup. Idc what anyone says to you, only weak, insecure and immature people give hurtful and unsolicited comments. If you feel confident and good, stick with it, even if it’s a struggle. I recently had some random stranger comment, “natural is beautiful, but my god you’re unattractive” on an Instagram post I made that was meant to try and remind women that what you see on social media isn’t real and uplift them, and I’m on day 2 of it absolutely leveling me. You got this, I promise, it’s okay to not be okay, and bad days are normal 🖤

A touch of blush on my cheeks and nose, and some mascara