Way back in high school, all I ever used were powder and lipgloss. I actually started using makeup in college and the first ones I used then were just face powder, a blush, lipgloss, eyelash curler and that was it. I never used mascara before coz I often rub my eyes.
So now, this blog post is all about beginner's makeup kit. Basically the first things you might consider buying first since you're just starting to explore the wonderful world of cosmetics.
So let's start with the tools you might want to buy first.
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| Eyelash curler, Kabuki brush, spoolie and angled brush |
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| Fanny Serrano Eyelash Curler |
- Eyelash Curler
- Used to open up your eyes. If you're worried it might pluck your lashes, don't be. Just be sure to replace the pad if needed. Curl your lashes from base to tip, this way you will achieve a natural looking curled lashes.
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| Marionnaud N38 brush |
- Angled eyeliner brush and Spoolie
- You may use this to groom your brows. Grooming brows is really important because as they say, your brows frame your face. You may use the angled eyeliner brush to apply brow powder on to your brows then comb to blend using the spoolie.
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| Charm Retractable Kabuki brush |
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- Kabuki brush
- I included this particular brush as a part of beginner's makeup kit because first, it's retractable. you may bring this anywhere and it may fit in to your makeup bag perfectly. Second, this maybe used to apply both foundation and blush. It's very convenient to have one of this.
Now that we are done with the tools, let's go to the exciting part of this blog post. The makeup stuffs.
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| The FaceShop Freshian Volumizing Mascara |
- Mascara
- To help the eyelash curler to open up your eyes, use a mascara of your choice. This will make your eyes pop and appear doll like. If you have thin lashes like I do, a volumizing mascara might help to define them even more. If they're short, use a lengthening one. If you want to keep your lashes curled, use a waterproof mascara because it contains more wax. There's a lot of varieties of mascara, feel free to explore.
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| Avon Glimmersticks in G01 Blackest Black and G40 Cosmic Brown |
- Eyeliner
- After defining your lashes, help define your eyes using eyeliners. There are different eyeliner types. Gel, cream, liquid and pencil. You want to start with the basics so may I suggest you to start using a pencil first for practicing your application skills. Just be sure to pick a pencil liner that's creamy enough so that when applying it, you won't drag your lids.
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| (L) WetNWild 383B Knock On Wood. (R) Paint Box by Herbench/ in Sugar N Spice |
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- Eyeshadow
- Add a littler color to your lids by using eyeshadows. You may use a duo or a trio as long as it's in neutral shades. WetNWild has a great trio that has indications to where the shadows to be put on. If you are a beginner with putting eyeshadow, this trio might help you to properly apply the colors. As for the duo, it's more simple. Put the lightest shade all over the lid and the darkest on the outer corner AND you're good to go!
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| WetNwild eyeliner/eyebrow pencil in Taupe |
- Eyebrow pencil
- As I've said, it is important to groom your brows. The rule of thumb in shading your brows is "If your hair is dark, use two shades lighter; if it's blonde or light, use two shades darker. Trust me, groomed eyebrows really makes a difference.
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| Fanny Serrano Two way cake foundation in Organza |
- Foundation
- Foundation evens out your skin tone. For beginners, I suggest you go for a powder foundation or two-way cake because you may be able to control what you are putting to your face. You don't want to look cakey after all. But if you want to use liquid, cream, mineral or even gel foundation it's up to you.
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| (L) Maybelline Mineral Power blush in True Peach. (R) Nichido True Colors Collection blush in Cool Rum |
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- Blush
- Adding color to your face will make you look healthy. But for beginners, you want to choose a blush shade somewhere between peach and pink. You want that glow but slightly unnoticeable. In wearing blush, you don't want people to notice that you are wearing one. You want you're blush to appear natural, as if it came from with in.
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| (L)Carmex, (M) Lipice, (R) Tony Moly |
- Moisturizing lips is important so having a lip balm is a must. You may choose a tinted one if you feel like you're not ready to use a lipstick. But you also want to know that applying lip balm first before applying lipstick will help with the application.
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| (L)Avon Ultra Moisture Rich lipstick in Juicy Pomegranate. (R)Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Love That Red |
- Choosing a lipstick for beginners maybe intimidating. Shades like peach, neutral pink and light pink will give you the appearance of "My Lips But Better". But I'm not saying you can't go bold with lipsticks. You may choose a red one if you want to be daring and you really want to explore. But you might want to pick a matte one so the color isn't as loud.
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| (L) Lancome Juicy Tube Smoothie. (R) Revlon Superlustrous lipgloss in Coral |
- Lipgloss
- Lastly, a gloss. If you find applying just lip balm to be too boring but you are hesitant to apply lipstick, you can always pick a gloss as an alternative. It provides shine and sheer color that will look pretty on your lips.
So, there you have it. Simple suggestions for beginners with makeup. I hope you find this post helpful. Thanks for reading. Bye!
