for beginners // starting out

If you are a beginner and have no idea on what to purchase or if you arent a beginner and you're looking for something new to try, these are the products that I think will be great pieces in your collection. You can change it up to your own preferences by adding more steps into your routine like eyeliner and blush. These products have appeared quite a few times on my blog but hey its what I use and it works! 

Base : 

1. Primer (Tarte clean slate primer review here) - For all the oily skin girls out there, you need a primer. But if you dont feel like you need it, you can skip this step. Primers helps to smooth over imperfections and create a nice canvas for your makeup. Your foundation/concealer will apply smoother and your makeup should generally last longer. 

2. Concealer (Collection and Mac concealer) - Concealer was the first makeup product I ever bought (it started my makeup addiction). Concealer is absolutely crucial in anyones makeup bag (unless you have perfect skin, then lucky you!)  If you are a beginner, I would recommend you to use a concealer first before buying a foundation. Concealer can help to cover any imperfections you have without making you look cakey or like you have a ton of makeup on. You can ease into the whole foundation step later after your comfortable with wearing concealer. 

3. Powder (Maybelline dream matte powder) - Powder is also absolutely necessary in your makeup bag. Powder will help mattify your face and also set any concealer or face products you applied. Your makeup will last longer and powder is great to carry around for touch ups. Some powders will also give you a little bit of coverage which is always a plus.

Eyes :
4. Mascara (Estee Lauder double wear lengthening mascara) - Mascara is a perfect way for you to ease into eye makeup. Its such a simple step but it will totally change your makeup game. Mascara helps to make your lashes look fuller and give you the whole fluttery eyelash look. It will instantly make you look more awake and flirtatious ;)

5. Eyebrows (Maybelline masterbrow) - This is an optional step. Eyebrows can totally change your look. They help to frame your face and make you look more put together. If you are already blessed with full brows, skip this step. But if you are afraid to fill in your brows for the first time, its no problem as you can learn how to fill them in later on.

Tools :
6. Face brush (Real Techniques expert face brush) - This is also optional. I use this face brush to blend out my concealer. But you can use your fingers to blend them out.

7. Powder brush (Sephora pro airbrush #55) - You will need a brush to use for your powder but you can also use the brush that comes with the powder that you bought.

Of course, you can switch up the products and use stuff which you love or cut down some products. Your face is your own canvas to work and paint with. Use what you love because makeup is all about making you feel more confident. Have fun with it!

Thanks for reading! xx