Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of options and makeup products to choose from when going to Sephora or Ulta ? Or do you not wear makeup up at all and don’t know wear to begin ?
If that sounds like you, keep reading ! Learn the basics on how to build a simplistic and efficient makeup trousseau.
1 ) Build your makeup tool box
Building your makeup toolbox is the first step to achieving a flawless look. Invest in vegan makeup brushes and a beauty blender (1.) for seamless makeup application. This Eco tools fresh face every day makeup set (2.)is particularly suited for beginners, and under $10, it is hard to beat its price !
As a beginner, you won’t need as many brushes as you think. Your ( clean) fingers make excellent makeup applicators and the warmth of your finger tips can even help with product consistency !
2) Focus on the canvas : Skin
Your canvas, your skin, matters most. Identify your skin type and tone, and choose the right setting powders and foundation for a natural finish.
You should have already an idea of your skin type : is it oily ? dry ? a combination of both ? Before applying foundation, it is very important to address the underlying condition of your skin with the appropriate moisturizer.
As far as finding the right foundation shade, We found IL MAKILAGE foundation (3.) via their “find your foundation quiz” and were pretty impressed by the accuracy of the match.
As a concealer, we really recommend the. TARTE shape tape radiant concealer, (4.) creamy enough to be able to contour with once you will be more comfortable with you makeup skills.
Finish by setting your foundation with a compact powder and a big powder brush : dip the brush in the powder and lightly dust it all over your face, including your eye lids ! BareMinerals Barepro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation (5.) is one of our favorites, because it has enough coverage to use on its own, on days you don;t feel like wearing foundation.
3) Must haves for easy eye-makeup routine
For an easy eye-makeup routine, grab an eye shadow palette that has a mix of matte and shimmery shades, a good mascara, an eyebrow pencil and you are good to go !
Our all time favorite for brows is the Anastasia beverly hills brow wiz, (1.)because it helps recreate the natural stroke of brows for a trendy micro bladed look.
An amazing eye-shadow palette, which is quite pricey but of amazing quality is the tartelette in bloom clay eyeshadow palette , (2.) because it is a perfect mix of matte and shimmery shades with wearable tones that will compliment everyone, for daytime or nighttime.
One of our favorite mascaras is Tarte’s better than sex mascara (3.): Volume, definition, Ultra black, false lashes effect guaranteed !
4) Get Kissable Lips all day
Don’t forget to keep your lips kissable all day with tinted lip balm, lip oil, gloss, or a sheer lipstick for that perfect pout : Kylie cosmetics lip oil bundle (4.) is absolutely amazing, we love all the shades and the consistency is addictive.
A tinted lip balm like tower 28 vegan tinted lip balm is also a a very good option that is light to wear compared to a classic lipstick.
5) Glow and Go !
To finish, create a radiant glow with a tip: use your lipstick as a blush, add a highlighter, set your makeup with a setting spray, and keep blotting paper handy for touch-ups on the go.
Check Moda operandi ‘bienaimé Geisha ritual matifying paper ” the design is the cutest ! Urban Decay’s all nighter setting spray (5.) is a makeup artist favorite. A highlighter stick is a good idea for a mess free application, check 19/99 beauty cream highlight stick.
With these essentials, you’ll be ready to “glow and go” anytime!
