Basic makeup essentials?

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Jenny L.

Feb 13, 2013

Jenny L.

So I want start wearing makeup but with hundreds of products to choose from its overwhelming.
Please suggest any must have makeup essentials!!
Thanks ;)

Amanda B.

Feb 13, 2013

Amanda B.

A good mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow palette with basic everyday colors

Amanda B.

Feb 13, 2013

Amanda B.

+ a lip color complementary to your skin color

aliyah b.

Feb 13, 2013

aliyah b.

-foundation, bb cream or tinted moisturizer to even skin tone
-concealer to hide imperfections
-powder to set face makeup and control oil
-bronzer to give face dimension & warmth (opt)
-blush to give face color (opt)
-highlighter to give face a healthy, dewy glow (opt)
-mascara
-eyeliner to define eyes
-eyeshadow (optional. only use it if you know how, and start off with neutral colors)
-brow pencil or powder (always groom and fill in your brows!)
-lip gloss or lipstain (pick a color that suits your skin tone!)

aliyah b.

Feb 13, 2013

aliyah b.

And brushes! if you need any makeup recommendations just ask! :)

aliyah b.

Feb 13, 2013

aliyah b.

Oh and if you're wearing foundation and eyeshadow, face primers and eyeshadow primers make a big difference. I hope I was helpful! makeup is an exciting thing :)

Alyssa U.

Feb 13, 2013

Alyssa U.

A foundation primer (or a bb cream), a good foundation, concealer, setting powder, bronzer, blush, highlighter (I would say if you are just beginning, highlight may not be a "must" contouring is something you can work up to), a good eyeshadow primer and a neutral shadow palette (would stick with neutrals until you get the hang of it), a black eyeliner, and mascara. Brushes are really important, but you can build a set over time. You probably really only need a powder brush, blush/bronzer brush and a couple shadow brushes. (I usually always fill in my brows, which can be done with a pencil or a powder, but if you have dark thick brows you may not need to worry about it!

Bobbi G.

Feb 13, 2013

Bobbi G.

You dont have to wear a lot of makeup to be pretty
Foundation
Blush
Eyeshadow
Mascara
And eyeliner if you choose
Also get good brushes!!

Jenny L.

Feb 13, 2013

Jenny L.

Thanks guys :)
is there any good products you wld recomend?

Natalie C.

Feb 13, 2013

Natalie C.

I'd say mascara, blush, eyeliner, foundation, neutral palettes, & good brushes. Hope I could help you!

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