Beauty Basics: Makeup Essentials for Beginners

What makeup products should a beginner buy? While you might be tempted to fill your shopping cart with the beauty world’s latest obsessions, any seasoned pro will tell you that the road to makeup mastery starts with a good understanding of the basics and knowing what each product can actually do for you.

Below, we list down the absolute must-haves for beginners. Make sure to check out Primers, which are an absolute must-have for anyone’s makeup kit. They’re also a good starting point when it comes to Photoshop for your skin.

It eliminates the signs of aging by smoothing out your complexion, leaving you with a flawless and even skin tone that ensures your makeup application is a breeze.

Choose the Right Primer:

Foundation. Foundation should never go overlooked. Think of it like Photoshop for your face. It smooths out your complexion by filling in large pores, lines, and other blemishes, leaving you with a flawless and even canvas for your makeup application.

You don’t necessarily have to try out different products before finding the perfect color for your complexion, so be sure to do your research. Luckily, plenty of brands today carry a wide range of shades that work for every skin tone. For the latter, Kendall recommends using a beauty sponge to apply foundation.

Choose the Foundation according to your skin type and color:

Foundation. When it comes to foundation, there are two things that are absolute musts: finding the right shade for your skin tone and avoiding the dreaded “cakey” look. You may need to test out different products before finding the correct color for your complexion, so research is key.

Some brands today carry a wide range of shades that fit every skin tone. If you have dry skin, however, it’s recommended that you apply a lighter foundation first and then blend with your fingertips, adding more product if needed.

Choose the best Concealer 

A good concealer should do everything: hide discoloration, fine lines, age spots, and other skin imperfections around the eyes, and it should do so with a smooth finish. One of the main differences you will want to look for when buying a concealer is the type of product: a face concealer and an eye concealer. Typically you will want a hydrating concealer to go under the eye, and it is what gives a foundation a smooth finish and helps soften the look of fine lines.

A Nude and a Bold Lip Color

A Nude and a Bold Lip Color. Lipsticks can dramatically transform your look with just a few swipes, so it only makes sense to have go-to nude and bold colors that fit any occasion effortlessly.

Nude lip color is a must-have for every woman’s beauty kit. It’s a neutral, simple, and effective way to enhance your natural beauty.

Choose the right Eyeliner and Mascara

Eyeliner is the perfect way to define your eyes, while the mascara is the perfect way to elongate your lashes. You can apply eyeliner using a pencil or liquid. Liquid eyeliner is the best choice for a long-lasting look. Use a pencil for a quick, easy application.