Makeup 101: 5 Must-Have Products For Beginners
If you’re a makeup newbie and trying to delve into the world of cosmetics, don’t fret, we’ve got you! Makeup is all about having fun but it’s good to have your basics first. If you have no idea where to start, here are the 5 products we think all beginners should have in their makeup bags.
Concealer is definitely our best friend especially when we have uncountable sleepless nights. Dot the concealer under your eyes to erase dark circles, around your nose to get rid of redness and on any spots or blemishes you’d like to cover. Blend in with your fingers and the product should melt into your skin. Because concealer is of a thicker formula, a little goes a long way. Definitely an essential!
WATCH: How To Apply Concealer For Beginners
Keep the shine at bay with some trusty powder! Try sticking to translucent powders to keep your skin as natural as possible. Dust the powder on your T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) to reduce oil. Also, apply powder on the areas where you blended in your concealer to set the liquid product in place so that it doesn’t move around throughout the day.
WATCH: How To Apply Powder
Brows can either make or break your look. Eyebrows frame your face and immediately make you look put together once drawn in. For a natural look, follow your natural brow shape and just fill in the sparse area. But if you want to take it up a notch and achieve the Cara Delevingne brows, draw a defined arch and thicken your brows with hair-like strokes.
WATCH: Eyebrow Tutorial For Beginners
Mascara can help to make you look more awake as it open your eyes and makes them look brighter. Depending on your preference, you can opt for either a lengthening or volumizing mascara
WATCH: How To Apply Mascara For Beginners
Kill 2 birds with 1 stone with a lip and cheek tint! This invention is a gift from God for all you lazy gals that can’t be arsed about using several products. Just dot the product on your cheeks for that natural, healthy flush to give you that glow we all envy. Pat some onto your lips for a sexy luscious pout.