How To Cover A 5 O'Clock Shadow Completely (On Any Skin Tone) | MtF Trans Tutorial

This tutorial on how to cover a 5 O’clock shadow was created for all of my wonderful transfeminine folks out there and anyone else who is interested in hiding the shadow left behind from shaving.

I’ve seen so many tutorials for this that teach very heavy drag-based techniques techniques with a ‘one size fits all’ approach to color correcting.

In this particular video, I break down the right color correctors & products to use for every skin tone as well as how to apply them in a way that gives you a natural, undetectable result.

I hope you enjoy it! Please let me know if you have any questions and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!

PS: Because this tutorial was created several years ago, my website now includes some offerings that are different than those listed in the video. You can check everything out here: www.theprettyfix.com!

*Disclaimer: I am a cis female and am only sharing my expertise as a celebrity makeup artist. The two models in the video are a trans female who has been on HRT (thus the minimal shadow) and a cis male (to demo having a stronger shadow). Apologies on the lack of ethnic diversity…this video was tricky for me to get models for*

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AFTER SHAVE BALM (FOR SMOOTHER SKIN):

❤️ E-ra Aftershave Shave Serum: amzn.to/2XdU64O

FOUNDATION PRIMER:

❤️ BECCA Ever-matte Poreless Primer (ideal for oily skin): amzn.to/2XjDLvq

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PINK TO RED COLOR CORRECTORS:

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❤️ Bobbi Brown Dark Bisque color corrector (medium): bobbibrowncosmetics.com/product/14018/15905/mak…


❤️ Maybelline Master Camp in Red: amzn.to/2LtDf71

PEACH COLOR CORRECTORS:

❤️ Armani Master Corrector in Peach No 1 (light): amzn.to/2LxWXi9

❤️ Maybelline Master Camp Kit in Medium (medium): amzn.to/2JeALqu

❤️ Becca Backlight Peach Targeted Color Corrector: amzn.to/2LBbvO3

ORANGE COLOR CORRECTORS:

❤️ Armani Master Corrector in Peach No 1 (light): amzn.to/2LxWXi9

Stila Correct and Perfect Correcting Palette (all skin tones): amzn.to/2XF0D7Z

❤️ LA Girl HD Concealer in Orange: amzn.to/2J08IMs

LIQUID CONCEALER:

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Tarte Shape Tape Concealer: amzn.to/2IYEqK3

LOOSE POWDER:

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❤️ LA Girl HD Setting Powder in Banana (med-deep skin tones): amzn.to/2ZZ5Ox0

BRUSHES:

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Video DP: Chris Pate @ChrisPate84