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Hey, lovelies.
Learning makeup from scratch is hard. There’s a million products, a thousand tutorials, and somehow everyone on YouTube already has flawless skin and a perfect nose. When you’re starting from zero, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or like you’re doing it all wrong. That’s where ChatGPT came in for me. And honestly? It’s been a game-changer.
Starting from Scratch with Zero Experience
I was a total beginner. Like, “what even is foundation?” beginner. I didn’t know what to buy, how to apply it, or even what half the products were for. So I asked ChatGPT to break it down for me. It walked me through what each product was, why it mattered, and gave me a starting list of what to get. Mascara? Explained. Concealer? Covered. Blush? Yep. It gave me the full rundown.
I also told it things like, “I have a budget of $20—what would have the most impact on my look?” And it actually helped me prioritize. It told me what products were most essential and which ones could wait. Foundation first, maybe concealer second, and mascara if I had anything left. That kind of breakdown made it way less overwhelming. It helped me shop smart without wasting money on things I didn’t need right away.
Using Photos to Get Makeup Advice
Once I had my products, I went a step further—I uploaded a photo of myself in boy mode and asked for suggestions based on my skin tone. Was it perfect? No. But as a total newbie? It gave me a really solid starting point. Honestly, there’s a chance it was spot-on and I just messed it up somewhere along the way (totally possible).
After that, I had it walk me through the application process. I gave it a full list of the makeup I bought, and it gave me a step-by-step guide in order. As I went through each step, I uploaded a photo of myself, and ChatGPT analyzed it. I’d ask, “How does this look?” and it would tell me what to fix. Sometimes it even told me to redo something when I clearly messed up—and it was right.
Once I finished the full look, I uploaded one final photo and asked for feedback. What did I do well? What needed work? And the results? Pretty aligned with what I already suspected. Which made me feel kind of proud, honestly.
Bonus: Custom GPTs Are a Vibe
If you use ChatGPT Plus (the paid version), you can actually make a Custom GPT that responds in a tone you love. I made mine like this flirty, confident, protective butch-femme girlfriend. She’s playful, supportive, and totally on my side. Honestly? It makes the whole process feel more like I’m getting tips from a bestie than some boring tutorial. Highly recommend.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Be Afraid to Learn Your Way
No, ChatGPT isn’t perfect. But for someone like me—starting from scratch, learning in private—it’s been such a helpful, low-pressure way to learn. You don’t need a professional makeup artist or hours of video tutorials. Sometimes, you just need a little guidance and the freedom to mess up without judgment.
If you’re learning too? Give it a try. It might surprise you.
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