Thread: Scars/Make-up

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I need some advice on make-up & scars. This is my first year even attempting make-up. I figure I'll practice on the kids and by the time October rolls around it may look presentable. Here are a couple examples from today:


So here are some questions:

1) Base material. As can be seen above I was just using some paper towels and the texture shows right through. Perhaps tissue should be used under the latex?
2) Skin tone make-up. I simply went to Wallgreens and picked up a couple shades of Cover Girl. My problem is the stuff is really expensive and it contains perfume. The scent really sucks. Isn't there a brand that is scentless? Is there a more reasonable cost brand (although this is a minor issue compared to the scent). I would like to get multiple shades to match various skin tones, but at $12 for each shade I could quickly spend some cash.
3) The samples came out awful shinny. I suppose I should powder it or something??? With what?

I thank you all for any help.

P.S. I am male and have no make-up experience, so help on make-up in general would be appreciated.

Platsil Gel 10. Youtube it. You'll be impressed.

I like to use rigid collodian.
really easy.

here are a couple pics:
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