Makeup has the power to totally transform one’s look. If you’re a beginner, coming up with a kit of essentials is vital. You can begin with the basics and have one of each product/ tool. As your confidence builds, add more depending on what works for you. Here are some of the must-have items.
Foundation
This is one of the most important makeup products, as it gives a flawless look by evening out your skin tone. Take time to find a good one that agrees with your skin type and skin tone. A substitute for foundation is tinted moisturiser.
Concealer
This is magic when it comes to covering dark spots and dark under-eye colouration. When purchasing, test out various concealers in the shop to check for consistency, transfer, coverage and how they feel on the skin. For tips on choosing a concealer, check out this post here.
Eyeliner
For those times that you want to glam up your eyes, eyeliner is your friend. There are various options from the normal pencil, to kohl pencil and even liquid liner. Bold liner works best for night looks.
Mascara
You don’t necessarily need false lashes to add volume to your eyes. Just find a good volumising mascara and you’re good to go!
Eyeshadow
One of the easiest ways of drawing attention to the eyes is to brush on eyeshadow. Smokey eye done in dark shades adds depth to your eyes while lighter shades make the eyes look smaller. This product should not be missing from your kit.
Highlighter
For that extra glow, highlighter comes in handy. Apply after all your products, on your cheekbones, brow bone, clavicles and straight down your nose- basically where light hits your face the most.
Lipstick
Even with the most basic makeup look, lipstick makes it pop. There are various finishes, shades and brands to suit every taste.
Tools
Invest in high quality brushes, beauty blenders and wands that will serve you for a long time.
