Fashion & Beauty

The Makeup Must Haves For Beginners In Need Of Direction

The makeup market is bigger than ever, and the number of new product releases can be completely overwhelming. While we have more choices than ever now, for someone starting out in makeup, as a beginner it can be completely daunting. Here are my top suggestions for makeup must haves!

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

This drugstore setting powder is a definite essential for all those starting out on makeup. Budget friendly, and easy to use, this powder will keep your foundation and concealer in place all day long. The pressed formula will also be perfect for beginner as the amount used is easier to control compared to loose powders. The drugstore price point of this product also makes it one of our makeup must haves to start off your collection.

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

A good foundation goes a long way in your makeup collection, and this makeup item is definitely one you don’t want to skimp on. This Too Faced Born This Way foundation is a great product to start with. The medium and buildable coverage and natural skin-like finish of the foundation is one that will suit everyone. The elaborate 24-shade shade range of this line also makes it suitable for everyone who wants to start out!

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer

The one makeup product that has actually taken the world by storm. The cult favourite Tarte Shape Tape Concealer has rocked the makeup world for a reason. Full coverage, crease-free, and creamy, this concealer will cover those dark circles or anything else you want with ease. The giant doe-foot applicator is also another things about this product that will make using this product easy peasy! This is one of the best of the makeup must haves to complete a face touch up on-the-go from your purse.

Sleek Makeup Face-Form

Get started in contouring with this Sleek Makeup Face-Form palette. Available in four shades, this contour kit comes with a bronzing contour shade, a blush shade, and a highlighting shade. The buttery formula and amazing pigmentation of these drugstore palettes make for the perfect application on the face. Pick the right shade and you are all set for sculpting your face until its chiseled to perfection!

MAC Mineralise Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle

For those who love that blinding highlight or that ultra dewy glow, this highlighter is one that is definitely worth the purchase. This cult favourite will give you that perfect champagne highlight wherever you want to dust it on your skin. The giant pan of this product will also make it lasts forever so this one is definitely worth the investment.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette

A neutral eye shadow palette is a must-have in any makeup collection. The Anastasia Beverly Hills eye shadow palettes are well-known in the makeup community for their quality. The pigmentation and buttery smooth formula makes for a great eye shadow palette to invest in. The 14 shade palette also consists of amazing colours that will be able to give you any look you want. With 7 matte shades, and 7 shimmer shades, you will be able to get a number of looks out of this look.

Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil

Benefits cult favourite Precisely, My Brow Pencil is one that will make getting snatched brows that much easier. The wide colour selection and ultra-fine tip of this product makes it easy to use. Long-lasting and pigmented, this brown pencil is a must have for a beginner.

Which of these makeup must haves are you going to try? Let us know in the comments below!

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Sandra Leung

My name is Sandra, I currently study English and Creative Writing at the University of Royal Holloway. I am an avid reader and writer with a penchant for contemporary poetry and fiction writing. I hope to open the discussion on topics that I are near and dear to me through writing. I am passionate about literature, makeup, fashion, fitness, and I hope to discuss this in my articles

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