Are you a beginner trying to step on the world of makeup? Or are you simply looking for ideas on where to expand your makeup routine? Then, you have come to the right blog! Let us help you create an idea on how your routine can look like.
According to many well-known sites and beauty experts, every beginner should have these basics: primer, foundation, concealer, setting powder, blush, highlighter, bronzer, setting spray along with your eye makeup kit, lip makeup kit and brushes.
Let’s start with the primer.
A face primer creates a smooth base and helps your makeup stay in place for longer without creasing or fading.
How to apply it?
Take a pea-sized amount. Apply to clean, moisturized skin and blend it well with your fingers. Remember to focus on the T-zone if you have oily skin.
NYX Professional Makeup Marshmellow Smoothing Primer
This is an affordable primer, which is quite great. It has a whipped texture that dries transparent so it’s suitable for all skin tones. It’s also vegan, silicone-free and cruelty-free. It’s great especially for dry skin, as it helps moisturize. However, it seems to be a bit of a problem for those with oily skin. This primer keeps makeup lasting all day and has a subtle fragrance.
Foundation
Is a must-have in your beginner makeup kit because it evens out your skin tone, covers minor imperfections, and creates a flawless base for the rest of your makeup.
How to apply it?
Choose a foundation shade that matches your skin tone and undertone, apply with a damp beauty sponge/ foundation brush/ fingertips and blend it into the skin, especially around the jawline and hairline.
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation
This foundation comes in 40 shades, can be found in drugstores and has a buildable medium-to-full coverage formula. It is easy to apply, has a smooth natural-matte finish and can get a bit dry, but it doesn’t become cakey.
Concealer
Is great for hiding dark circles, redness, blemishes, and spots. This makeup item brightens and enhances the overall finish of your makeup.
How to apply it?
Dot the concealer under the eyes or on problem areas. Blend it using your finger or a small brush.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer
It provides full coverage that effectively covers blemishes, dark circles, and discoloration, and dries down to a matte finish. It’s full coverage lasts all day. This product is easy to apply and blends well with foundation. If you have dry skin, it can look a bit cakey since it’s matte, so, moisturize before using and apply it a little at a time.
Setting powder
Is important because it locks in your foundation and concealer, controls excess oil, reduces shine, and helps your makeup stay fresh and crease-free throughout the day.
How to apply it?
Lightly dust the setting powder over your face with a fluffy brush, especially on oily areas like the forehead and nose.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter
This setting powder provides good coverage with a soft glow and even skin tones, while being silky smooth and not cakey. It has a flawless finish and stays in place for quite some time, although you may need quick touch-ups.
Blush
Helps by adding a natural flush to your cheeks, making your complexion look healthy and radiant. It enhances your face shape and brings warmth to your overall makeup look.
How to apply it?
Smile and dab a small amount of the product on the apples of your cheeks, then blend it upwards towards your temples.
- Powder Blush
Maybelline New York Fit Me Blush
For a natural shade that stays all day, this travel-friendly powder blush will come in handy. It gives your cheeks a youthful glow and it can be easily applied with a soft brush. It has a comparable longevity to some other brands, but it may be a little glittery sometimes.
b. Cream Blush
NYX Professional Makeup Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint Blush
This blush has quite a color payoff, where a little goes a long way. After dabbing on some product using the doe-foot applicator, you can use your fingers or a brush to blend it. It stays on well throughout the day, and it has a creamy texture that gives you a fresh and lively appearance. Also, this blush works well for various skin types.
Highlighter
Adds a radiant glow to your cheekbones and brow bones.
How to apply it?
Apply it on the high points of your face, like your cheekbones, nose bridge, brow bone, and cupid’s bow by brush or finger.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter
This highlighter’s extremely subtle and natural-looking, particularly when mixed with foundation. It helps you create a smoother, more even appearance, but it can also be a little oily depending on your skin type.
Bronzer
Adds warmth, dimension, and a sun-kissed glow to the skin, making it look brighter.
How to apply it?
Apply bronzer to areas such as forehead, temples, cheekbones, and jawline, then use a fluffy brush to create a warm, sun-kissed glow.
L’Oreal Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Bronzer
Easily buildable and adjustable, this L’Oreal bronzer is super easy to apply and blend. However, it doesn’t layer quite as well when applied over other products. Thus, the product breaks or cracks easily.
Setting spray
Helps your makeup last longer by locking everything in place. It prevents fading, creasing, or smudging, and keeps your skin looking fresh and dewy.
How to apply it?
Hold the bottle 6–8 inches from your face and lightly mist without touching your face afterwards.
e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
This spray is quite effective at keeping makeup in place and providing a fresh dewy finish without being too shiny or matte. It has a scent, which is light but not preferred by everyone.
If you made it to the end and now are searching for the eye makeup kit, lip makeup kit and brushes, then stay tuned for our upcoming blogs. We will make sure to include great makeup for you! In the meantime, check out our other blogs.