Make up can be confusing if you’re a beginner, I mean there’s so many different things. Foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, bronzer? What are they all for? Whether you’ve just started wearing make up or you just want to learn more, you’ve come to the right place.
Concealer
I think concealer is an essential in any make up kit. This stuff will be your lifesaver when it comes to covering up any blemishes, dark eye circles and even redness. There’s many different forms of concealer including liquid (my personal favourite), cream and powder. The best concealer I have ever used and is a great price is the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer m this stuff offers high coverage and works great under the eyes and for covering up spots.
Foundation
Foundation is completely optional and you may find that you don’t need it or want to wear it. If that’s the case you can just use concealer or a tinted moisturiser. If you do want to cover up some blemishes or even out your skin tone foundation will do that for you. If you’re looking for a light to medium coverage (covers up small blemishes but still shows your natural skin, great for summer and younger people) I’d recommend something like the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation. If you have more to cover up or just prefer the look of a fuller coverage foundation I’d recommend Mac’s Pro Longwear Foundation or Revlon Colorstay as a cheaper alternative.
Powder
Now you may be thinking, do I really need powder? If you have oily skin the answer is YES! Do you ever get in after a long day and you’re make up has nearly disappeared and you’re left looking like a shiny mess? Powder will stop that and reduce any shine you may have. By taking a translucent powder likeRimmel Stay Matte and lightly dusting it through your t zone (forehead, nose and chine) it will set your make up in place and control shine.
Blush
Blush isn’t essential but it can bring back life to your face after foundation and make you like healthy. Add a warm toned blush like Sleeks Rose Gold to the apples of your cheeks and you’re good to go.
Bronzer
Although many people say bronzer isn’t an essiental in a starter kit I really disagree! Back in my early teens I used to think bronzer was this glittery orange thing that made girls like like orange disco balls but gosh I was wrong! There is actually a thing called matte bronzer which isn’t orange and can literally make your face look slimmer, yes you heard that right, slimmer! By placing a matte brown toned bronzer such as the powder in the Sleek Contour Kit in the hallow of your cheekbones (helps if you make a fish face) very lightly it can make your face look more defined and warm your completion up.
Mascara
I think mascara is the one thing that mostly everyone will wear in their lifetime, if you’re going to wear just one make up item it would have to be mascara. This stuff is made to define and enhance your eyes making them look larger, stick with a basic black and you can’t go wrong. A good starter mascara that lengthens your lashes without making them clumpy is Loreal Telescopic Mascara .
Eyeshadow
You may not want to use eyeshadow if you’re just starting out but if you do then a good basic, defining and easy look is to sweep a natural champagne shade all over your lid and then place a matte deep brown or grey shade in the crease of your eye (in between your eye and brow bone). The original Naked Palette has great shades for creating everyday looks. This will not only make your eyes look larger but also make them look more defined.
Highlighter
I’ve only recently started wearing highlighter myself but I wish I had sooner which is why I’ve decided to include it in this post. Highlighter is a shimmery powder or liquid that is placed on your cheekbone (just above the bronzer) to provide your face with a glow. The highlighter that I use and have had many compliments wearing is the one from the Sleek Contour Kit.
Lipstick
After all that make up you’re gonna want to add some colour to your face with a lipstick or gloss if you want a more subtle look. If you want to keep your look natural I’d recommend using a tinted lipbalm like Maybeline Baby Lips , or if you want to go all out and rock a bold lip then try a dark pink to start out.
Brushes
When you’re just starting out with make up you may feel as though tools and brushes are not needed but if you want a flawless base and seamless eyeshadow they really are! To start out I’d recommend a buffing brush for foundation, a powder brush that can also be used for blush and bronzer, a flat eyeshadow brush to apply colour to your lid and a crease brush to apply colour into the crease.
My Make Up Trunk 