The ETR 600 is a class of trains built by Alstom, and are used on the routes between Roma-Bolzano and Roma-Trieste. The train tilts, using Pendolino technology, allowing higher speeds to be maintained through corners without causing discomfort to passengers. The trains are operated by Trenitalia, originally under the Frecciargento (Silver Arrow) branding used for trains capable of travelling between 250 km/h and 285 km/h, In 2022 they were rebranded under Frecciarossa (Red Arrow) after the Frecciargento branding was retired.
The ETR 600 has also been adapted for use in China as the China Railway CRH5 Hexie. Initially 60 sets were ordered, of which nine were manufactured by Alstom and 51 by CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles. Since, another 80 sets have been created for a total of 140, operating across China's north from Beijing to Ürümqi.
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What makes you feel overwhelmed? Anything specific about the videos?
Not op but getting started with makeup seems insurmountable for me who has never used it. Like, where do I start? What do I buy as a beginner and what are the baby steps to becoming somewhat competent?
When I started out I did research into how to look after your skin and the basics of make up application, you can find a ton of info on all products online along with videos on the likes of youtube on how to apply.
Start with basics you don't have to use a toner and a primer to begin with but I use primer, concealer, foundation, mascara & eyeliner, occasionally I'd use blush and rarely eyeshadow. Use a good cleanser and moisturise your skin too.
Look into how to apply each and practice.
@[email protected] has previously posted a little guide on makeup here that has info on the order or products which is handy (again you can drop a few products to simplify the process or if you don't use them)
Omg someone is referring to the skincare writeup I did.
@[email protected] hit me up if you ever have questions too. I love talking about this stuff.
Hit me with toner, serum, spot treatment, eye cream, and retinol recs. I literally just have cleanser, moisturizer, and face oil right now
hmm do you lean toward having oily skin or drier skin?
Most of what I can recommend is from my own experience with my very dry skin. Any hydrating toner will work, and I recommend trying one and seeing how it reacts with your skin. Toners are simply meant to clean and close pores for a more smooth appearing face. I recommend avoiding cerave, as they have ties to
Centella makes a lovely and affordable serum that comes in a bottle with a dropper,
I don't use spot treatment, as I rarely need it, but Comrade @[email protected] has recommended tea tree oil for spot treatment in the past.
For eye cream, I have loved cosrx for the cheaper, or innisfree, if you want to treat yourself. Generally i prefer eye creams that come in either a jar or a tube, rather than a pump, as you can control how much you take at a time. You can also refill and reuse the jar, which I enjoy.
Any retinol will do, as they are all the same product. The Ordinary makes a cheap one at the moment. If you prefer a cream retinol, as I do, neutrogena makes a good one that lasts a long time. You do not need to use much.
neither funnily enough. I don't use toner and just use cleanser (tea tree and aloe) and a light aloe body lotion. I have very soft skin generally.
I have mega oily skin but haven't started E yet and hopefully that will change. I clean my face and I've got a sheen in an hour or two.
Probably just my unhealthy obsession with perfection
It's like anything you will get better with practice and it can be tricky and frustrating at the start for certain techniques but over time you can improve and things will get simpler/faster.
idk if you’re trying to do alternative makeup but i’ll still write down my approach to makeup and you can see if anything resonates (no worries if nothing does). it’s hard to let go of the desire for perfection, but if you’re just trying to wear makeup for everyday life it really doesn’t have to be anywhere close to perfect to work as desired. your eyeliner can be uneven (spoiler: most people’s is). your eyeshadow can be smudged. if you make a big mistake, you can touch it up with concealer.
my go-to makeup look is just smudging black eyeshadow around my eyes, sometimes with a bit of color layered on top. and it works! it looks messy and imperfect and yet it gives the desired effect. my other favorite makeup look is to do some dramatic colorful new wave eye looks, with the huge swooping wing. the one “pro tip” i have is to apply a base of concealer or foundation before applying eyeshadow. i don’t always have the time or energy to do this, but when i do it really helps brighter colored eyeshadows pop. also, concealer is great for getting a very clean cut edge; sometimes i do that when im making wings with eyeshadow or doing my inner corner. my third favorite look is to draw weird lines under my eyes with eyeliner and apply a lot of black eyeshadow.
i don’t do eyeliner much these days because i don’t have a good black eyeliner right now (haven’t had the money to spare on new makeup for a while), but for eyeliner i personally like to start from the tip of the wing and go in. you will find how you like to do eyeliner; it’s really not as intimidating as it seems.
i never do lips or face because i am always wearing a respirator when i go out, but my eye makeup alone has gotten me a lot of compliments, and i don’t consider myself a particularly good makeup artist. i just go for the dramatic, and people like dramatic. i will say: my makeup looks may not be suitable for work. but i really recommend just going for it and experimenting at home. i also don’t watch makeup tutorials, but i save inspiration photos of makeup looks. if i see a look i really like i will try to imitate it with what i have. tbh i would probably be stressed out watching makeup tutorials too. (not to mention that i have monolid eyes, and it’s basically impossible to find any makeup tutorials for my eye shape.)
my makeup philosophy is such: i don’t wear makeup to make myself look more “attractive”, since i believe i am already attractive without it. if im wearing makeup, im wearing it to look weird and dramatic along with my weird and dramatic outfits, so it doesn’t have to be perfect to achieve it’s effect. obviously your makeup goals may be different, but whatever they are i recommend just going for it and experimenting, maybe without looking at tutorials to start with. you’ve got this