Basic Makeup Thread

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For all you newbies out there! ^^

Here is where feedback from different sources are collected (:
So. The basic makeup must-haves...


Some basics that every girl into makeup should have:
Eye Primer: This is a must if you have oily lids. Not only will this keep your eyeshadows and eyeliner stay on longer and prevent them from smudging or smearing, it'll also make your eyeshadow colors more vibrant. Too Faced Shadow Insurance and Urban Decay Potion Primer are some popular pics. I heard that UDPP is best for people with oily lids.

Eye Liner: Black or Ash if you've got dark hair, dark brown if you have lighter brown hair. Unless you're going for an intense look, then black eyeliner no matter what hair color! You should have a good eye pencil to line your eyes and a gel liner or liquid liner for the top of your lid. I like using MAC paint pot in BlackTrak, it's a gel liner. If you want to save money, look for liquid liner at the drugstore--Maybelline and Revlon are some good brands.

Concealer: This will be good to hide dark under eye circles or a noticeable blemish. I suggest going to a MAC counter or a Sephora store to find a shade that will match you best.

Foundation: Light coat of powder can really pull your look together and give you a flawless face. I suggest going to a MAC counter or a Sephora store to find a shade that will match you best.

Mascara: I like using Maybelline Colossal for volume, then I go over it with Covergirl LashBlast for length. Drugstore mascaras usually work just as well as high end ones, for a fraction of the price. Experiment with different mascaras to see which one will give you the effect you want. You can always return it if you don't like it, even if it's already opened and used!

Eyeshadows: If you're just starting out, the Coastal Scents 88 palette (coastalscents.com) or the 120 palettes (Ebay) would be a good buy. There's a bunch of colors so you can experiment, and it's fairly cheap (around $20). However, definitely consider picking up some neutral colors--you can wear them all the time for everyday looks.

Brushes: Brushes will make a world of difference in applying makeup. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars--E.L.F's studio brushes are excellent and they only cost $3 each! As you get more advanced, then maybe you'll want to buy more higher-end brushes. But me, I'm happy with my ELF brushes ahha.


And if you're getting this for a friend, I think it would be such a better idea if you figured out what works for her (Like, is she looking for more volumized lashes? or just length? Or is she looking for heavy coverage foundation or light? etc, etc) and you bought everything and make her a cute gift basket or something. That's so much better than just buying some general starter kit and it'll show the effort you put into it!

Before you buy anything though, make sure you look up reviews on the product! Makeupalley.com is a great place to read reviews.

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Beginner Set:
concealer: for the under eyes and blemishes
mascara: really opens the eyes and makes them look fresher and more alert
lip product: could be a gloss or balm. For starters lipstick is probably not such a good idea since it requires more maintenace. Gloss or balm may give you gloss and a tint of colour.

Things you can add as you go on:
Foundation: Powder or compact foundation is usually easier to apply and less messy. They come with their own applicators so you don't need to get any brushes. For those with oily skin I think starting with a dry foundation (compact/powder) will be easier. I find that the liquid foundation formulas for oily skin usually dry faster during the application process therefore you have less time to smooth it out.
Eyeshadow:You may want to add it into your beginners kit by using a sheer wash of colour, but if you're going for a more natural look then you might not need this. I didn't use eyeshadow until I started to look for part-time jobs sometime in highschool. Eyeshadow can create dramatic looks or be used to enhance your eyes. For simpler looks you can use a single colour as a sheer wash over the lids or smudge it out for a smokey look. As you get used to applying makeup you can experiment with using multiple colours to create more complex looks.
Eyeliner: I started with pencil liner. Liquid/gel liner usually comes late. Liquid liner usually takes a longer drying time and harder to correct. I would recommend gel liner at a later date since they require a brush. I wouldn't invest in makeup brushes until you have acquired some skill.
Blush: This really isn't a neccessity. Some people have rosacea and it often shows through foundation so blush isn't required. You can add this in your beginners kit but again not a neccessity. If you do use blush it can bring your look together (eyes and lips), kind of like a gradient effect.
Highlight/Contour: These two things help enhance your facial structure. Highlighting helps bring out the highest features on your face; cheeckbones, bridge of your nose, uppelip/cupid's bow and your chin. Contouring helps with defining your bonestructure such as making your nose more defined(sides of your nose), slimming the face (hollows of cheecks, and sides of forehead).
Lipstick/lipliner: I personally like gloss better than lipstick since its easier to apply without a mirror. If you go for more nude lipsticks then it would definately work for the daytime. For darker shades you will need lipliner so that the colour doesn't bleed out. You may also need a brush for a more defined lip look.

Hope this helps ^^