Feeling totally lost in the makeup aisle?
GIRL, I GOT YOU.
After 5 years of trial and error (the impulsive purchases after watching the beauty blogger YT videos), I finally figured out exactly what beginners actually need versus what’s just pretty packaging!
No more wasting your hard-earned money on products that’ll collect dust!
Today I’m breaking down the absolute ESSENTIALS for your starter makeup kit – products that are foolproof, multi-purpose, and won’t make you broke.
Trust me, your future self (and wallet) will thank you for reading this complete beginner’s guide! Let’s dive in <3
Makeup Product details and links <3
1.Primer: Benefit POREfessional Pro Balm Face Primer Pore Minimizer (Get on Amazon)
If I have to be honest, The Benefit PORE isn’t the cheapest primer – but it’s just so worth it!
Trust me, once you try this, you don’t really want to change the primer every again as you will get addicted to the real-life filter effect.
I have dry skin and it works WONDERRR for me, feel like a doll. That being said, not sure if this is oily skin friendly <3
2. Foundation: Light Reflecting Foundation
Light Reflecting Foundation is a GAME CHANGER!
Not only does it give you that natural “your original skin but better” look, but it actually make you look like you’re standing in perfect lighting.
I hope I explain well but yea, it just kinda brighten up your face in a distinctively flattering way.
It’s buildable coverage that never looks cakey and photographs beautifully – so that’s why I include this foundation in this makeup beginners guide!
3. Cream Contour: SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Cool Toned Liquid Contour Stick Long Lasting Bronzer
For some of the contour there are the weird orange streaks, but for this contour stick, it is the expensive cool tone that truly mimics the natural shadows!
As a round face girlie, I really need that dose of instant cheekbones lol!
And of course, it stays put all day.
4. Cream Blush: SHEGLAM Color Bloom Liquid Blush Makeup for Cheeks
This cream blush just kinda melts into the skin (instead of the ones that sitting on top like powder blushes), lasts literally all day.
I remember one time I had a hiking day with my besties under the big sun and when I
And the best part is just one tiny dot is all you need! So it’s really crazy affordable in this regard.
5. Concealer: SAIE Slip Tint Radiant Cream Concealer & All-Over Face Makeup
It’s a concealer AND face tint in one – so yea, you get coverage exactly where you want it while still looking lowkey radiant.
The clean ingredients make it perfect for sensitive skin too!
6. Powder: BareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
BareMinerals Foundation sets my makeup perfectly while adding extra coverage, controls shine without looking flat.
Plus, the SPF 15 gives you that extra protection! I know it’s the SPF isn’t that high but hey, that’s just powder so don’t be too harsh <3
7. Brow Pencil: NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Micro Brow Pencil
NYX Brow Pencil gives you those perfect, natural-looking brows that frame your face for under $10!
The ultra-fine tip mimics real hair strokes, and the formula is budge-proof but not harsh-looking.
It’s basically the affordable dupe for pencils triple its price!
8. Eyeliner: KISSME Waterproof Eyeliner for Intense Color (It’s the ultra-fine 0.1mm tip that truly makes a difference)
Why this eyeliner? Well, its 0.1mm ultra-fine tip that gives you the most precise line possible!
It glides on like butter but then DOES. NOT. MOVE.
So yea, I think this is convincing enf.
9. Setting Spray: URBAN DECAY All Nighter Ultra Matte Makeup Setting Spray
I know this sounds like an ad but really – one quick mist and your entire face is locked in for up to 16 HOURS!
Whenever I do heavy makeup for clubbing night, I will always use setting spray <3
It controls shine throughout the day without feeling dry or tight.
Your makeup will literally look freshly applied even at the end of a long day!
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Final thoughts:
So there you go my loves – the Makeup List To Buy For Beginners!
I hope you girlies love these products! <3
For more makeup tips and products to buy ideas, check out my viral blog post below – see you there loves <3
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