Makeup for Beginners: Essential Products to Start Your Collection

If you are new to makeup, you might feel overwhelmed by the variety of products and tools available in the market. You might wonder what you need to start your own makeup collection and how to use them effectively. Don’t worry, we are here to help you! In this article, we will guide you through the basics of makeup and recommend some essential products that every beginner should have. Whether you want to create a natural everyday look or a glamorous evening look, these products will help you achieve your desired results.

Before we dive into the products, let’s talk about some general tips and tricks that will make your makeup application easier and more enjoyable.

• Always start with a clean and moisturized face. This will ensure that your makeup goes on smoothly and lasts longer. You can use a gentle cleanser or micellar water to remove any dirt, oil, or makeup residue from your skin. Then, apply a light moisturizer that suits your skin type and needs. Wait for a few minutes before applying makeup, so that the moisturizer can absorb into your skin.
• Use a primer to prep your face. A primer is a product that creates a smooth base for your makeup and helps it adhere better to your skin. It can also blur pores, fine lines, and other imperfections, as well as enhance the color and finish of your makeup. There are different types of primers for different purposes, such as hydrating, mattifying, illuminating, color-correcting, etc. Choose one that matches your skin type and concerns. Apply a small amount of primer to your face with your fingers or a brush, focusing on the areas where you need it most.
• Choose the right shade and formula of foundation for your skin tone and type. Foundation is a product that evens out your skin tone and covers any blemishes or discoloration. It can also provide different levels of coverage and finish, depending on your preference. The most common types of foundation are liquid, cream, powder, stick, and cushion. To find the right shade of foundation for your skin tone, test it on your jawline or neck and see if it blends seamlessly with your natural color. To find the right formula of foundation for your skin type, consider the following factors:
  • If you have dry skin, look for a hydrating or dewy foundation that will moisturize your skin and give it a healthy glow.
  • If you have oily skin, look for a mattifying or oil-free foundation that will control excess shine and prevent clogged pores.
  • If you have combination skin, look for a balanced or satin foundation that will provide both hydration and oil control where needed.
  • If you have sensitive skin, look for a gentle or hypoallergenic foundation that will not irritate or cause allergic reactions on your skin.
• Apply foundation with the right tool and technique. There are different tools that you can use to apply foundation, such as fingers, brushes, sponges, or beauty blenders. Each tool has its own advantages and disadvantages, so experiment with them and see what works best for you. Generally speaking, fingers are good for blending liquid or cream foundations quickly and easily; brushes are good for applying powder or stick foundations precisely and evenly; sponges are good for creating a flawless and airbrushed finish with any type of foundation; beauty blenders are good for bouncing liquid or cream foundations onto the skin without leaving any streaks or marks. The technique of applying foundation also varies depending on the type of foundation and the level of coverage you want. Here are some basic guidelines:
  • For liquid or cream foundations, start by dotting the product onto your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. Then, blend it outwards with your chosen tool until there are no visible lines or edges.
  • For powder foundations, dip a fluffy brush into the product and tap off any excess. Then, sweep it across your face in circular motions until you achieve the desired coverage.
  • For stick foundations, swipe the product directly onto your face in stripes or dots. Then, blend it out with your chosen tool until it melts into your skin.
  • For cushion foundations, press a sponge applicator into the product and dab it onto your face in tapping motions until you create an even layer.
• Use concealer to hide any imperfections or brighten any areas. Concealer is a product that provides more coverage than foundation and targets specific areas of concern. It can also come in different shades and undertones to match or correct different skin tones and issues. For example:
  • If you have dark circles under your eyes, use a concealer that is one or two shades lighter than your foundation and has a peachy or yellow undertone to counteract the blue or purple tones.
  • If you have redness or blemishes on your face, use a concealer that matches your foundation exactly and has a green or yellow undertone to neutralize the redness.
  • If you have dullness or sallowness on your face, use a concealer that is one or two shades lighter than your foundation and has a pink or purple undertone to brighten and revive your complexion.
• Apply concealer with a small brush or your finger and blend it well with your foundation. You can apply concealer before or after foundation, depending on your preference and the type of concealer you are using. Generally speaking, liquid or cream concealers are better applied after foundation, while powder or stick concealers are better applied before foundation. To apply concealer, follow these steps:
  • For under-eye circles, apply concealer in an inverted triangle shape under your eyes, extending from the inner corner to the outer corner and down to the cheekbone. This will create a lifting and brightening effect on your face.
  • For redness or blemishes, apply concealer in small dots over the affected areas and blend it gently with your finger or a brush. Avoid rubbing or dragging the product, as this will remove the coverage and irritate the skin.
  • For dullness or sallowness, apply concealer in strategic places where you want to highlight and enhance your features, such as the center of your forehead, the bridge of your nose, the cupid’s bow of your lips, and the tops of your cheekbones. This will create a radiant and sculpted effect on your face.
• Set your makeup with powder or spray. Setting your makeup is an important step that will make your makeup last longer and prevent it from smudging, creasing, or fading throughout the day. There are two main ways to set your makeup: with powder or with spray. Powder is a product that absorbs excess oil and provides a matte finish to your makeup. Spray is a product that locks in moisture and provides a dewy finish to your makeup. You can choose one or both methods depending on your skin type and preference. To set your makeup with powder, follow these steps:
  • Choose a translucent or tinted powder that matches your skin tone and does not alter the color of your foundation or concealer.
  • Dip a large fluffy brush into the powder and tap off any excess.
  • Lightly dust the powder over your face, focusing on the areas where you tend to get oily or where you applied concealer.
  • Avoid applying too much powder, as this will make your makeup look cakey or chalky.

To set your makeup with spray, follow these steps:

• Choose a setting spray that suits your skin type and needs. For example, if you have dry skin, look for a hydrating or nourishing spray; if you have oily skin, look for a mattifying or oil-control spray; if you have sensitive skin, look for a soothing or calming spray.
• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Hold the bottle at arm’s length from your face and spray it in an X or T shape across your face.
• Let the spray dry naturally without touching your face.

Now that we have covered the basics of face makeup, let’s move on to the fun part: color products! These are the products that add some life and personality to your makeup look. They include eye shadows, eyeliners, mascaras, blushes, bronzers, highlighters, lipsticks, lip glosses, lip liners, etc. There are endless possibilities when it comes to color products, but we will focus on some essential ones that every beginner should have in their collection.

• Choose an eyeshadow palette that suits your eye color and style. Eyeshadow is a product that adds color and dimension to your eyelids and enhances your eye shape and size. It can also come in different finishes, such as matte, shimmer, glitter, metallic, etc. The easiest way to start with eyeshadow is to choose a palette that contains several shades that complement each other and work well for your eye color and style. For example:
  • If you have brown eyes, you can wear almost any color of eyeshadow, but some flattering ones are golds, coppers, purples, greens, blues, etc.
  • If you have blue eyes, you can make them pop with colors that contrast with them, such as oranges, browns, coppers, corals , etc.
  • If you have green eyes , you can enhance them with colors that complement them , such as purples , plums , pinks , etc.
  • If you have hazel eyes , you can bring out different aspects of them with colors that match them , such as greens , golds , browns , etc.
• Apply eyeshadow with the right tools and technique. There are different tools that you can use to apply eyeshadow , such as brushes , sponges, or fingers. Each tool has its own advantages and disadvantages, so experiment with them and see what works best for you. Generally speaking, brushes are good for applying and blending eyeshadow precisely and evenly; sponges are good for packing on color and creating a bold effect; fingers are good for applying cream or glitter eyeshadow quickly and easily. The technique of applying eyeshadow also varies depending on the type of eyeshadow and the look you want to create. Here are some basic guidelines:

• For powder eyeshadow, use a flat brush to pick up the product and tap off any excess. Then, apply it to your eyelid in patting motions until you reach the desired intensity. You can use different shades of eyeshadow to create different effects, such as a light shade for the inner corner and brow bone, a medium shade for the lid, and a dark shade for the crease and outer corner. To blend the colors together, use a fluffy brush and sweep it back and forth along the edges of the eyeshadow until there are no harsh lines.
• For cream eyeshadow, use your finger or a synthetic brush to pick up the product and apply it to your eyelid in sweeping motions until you create an even layer. You can use one shade of cream eyeshadow for a simple look, or layer different shades of cream eyeshadow for a more complex look. To blend the colors together, use your finger or a synthetic brush and gently smudge the edges of the eyeshadow until they fade into each other.
• For glitter eyeshadow, use your finger or a sponge applicator to pick up the product and dab it onto your eyelid in tapping motions until you create a sparkly effect. You can use glitter eyeshadow alone for a festive look, or over another eyeshadow for a more dramatic look. To prevent fallout, use a sticky base or primer before applying glitter eyeshadow, or spray some setting spray onto your tool before picking up the product.
• Choose an eyeliner that suits your eye shape and style. Eyeliner is a product that defines and enhances your eyes by creating a line along your lash line or waterline. It can also come in different forms, such as pencil, gel, liquid, or powder. The easiest way to start with eyeliner is to choose one that matches your eye shape and style. For example:
  • If you have small eyes, you can make them appear bigger by using a nude or white eyeliner on your waterline and a thin black or brown eyeliner on your upper lash line.
  • If you have hooded eyes, you can make them appear more open by using a winged eyeliner on your upper lash line and avoiding any eyeliner on your lower lash line or waterline.
  • If you have almond eyes, you can make them appear more elongated by using a smudged eyeliner on your upper and lower lash line and extending it slightly beyond the outer corner of your eye.
  • If you have round eyes, you can make them appear more cat-like by using a thick eyeliner on your upper lash line and creating a sharp wing at the outer corner of your eye.
• Apply eyeliner with the right tool and technique. There are different tools that you can use to apply eyeliner, such as brushes, sponges, or applicators. Each tool has its own advantages and disadvantages, so experiment with them and see what works best for you. Generally speaking, brushes are good for applying gel or powder eyeliner precisely and smoothly; sponges are good for applying pencil eyeliner softly and smokily; applicators are good for applying liquid eyeliner sharply and cleanly. The technique of applying eyeliner also varies depending on the type of eyeliner and the look you want to create. Here are some basic guidelines:
  • For pencil eyeliner, sharpen the tip of the pencil before use. Then, draw a line along your lash line or waterline with light strokes until you reach the desired thickness and length. You can smudge the line with your finger or a sponge for a softer effect, or leave it as it is for a more defined effect.
  • For gel eyeliner, dip an angled brush into the product and wipe off any excess. Then, draw a line along your lash line with short strokes until you connect them into one smooth line. You can wing out the line at the outer corner of your eye for a more dramatic effect, or keep it close to your eye for a more natural effect.
  • For liquid eyeliner, shake the bottle well before use. Then, draw a line along your lash line with one continuous stroke until you reach the desired thickness and length. You can wing out the line at the outer corner of your eye for a more dramatic effect, or keep it close to your eye for a more natural effect.
  • For powder eyeliner, dip a flat brush into the product and tap off any excess. Then, press the brush along your lash line until you create a soft line. You can smudge the line with your finger or a sponge for a softer effect, or leave it as it is for a more defined effect.
• Choose a mascara that suits your lash type and style. Mascara is a product that adds volume, length, and curl to your lashes and makes your eyes stand out. It can also come in different colors, such as black, brown, blue, purple, etc. The easiest way to start with mascara is to choose one that matches your lash type and style. For example:
  • If you have short lashes, look for a lengthening mascara that will extend your lashes and make them appear longer.
  • If you have thin lashes, look for a volumizing mascara that will thicken your lashes and make them appear fuller.
  • If you have straight lashes, look for a curling mascara that will lift your lashes and make them appear more curved.
  • If you have dark lashes, look for a black mascara that will intensify your lash color and make them appear more dramatic.
  • If you have light lashes, look for a brown mascara that will enhance your lash color and make them appear more natural.
• Apply mascara with the right tool and technique. There are different tools that you can use to apply mascara, such as brushes, combs, or wands. Each tool has its own advantages and disadvantages, so experiment with them and see what works best for you. Generally speaking, brushes are good for applying mascara evenly and thoroughly; combs are good for separating and defining each lash; wands are good for curling and lifting each lash. The technique of applying mascara also varies depending on the type of mascara and the look you want to create. Here are some basic guidelines:
  • For any type of mascara, start by curling your lashes with an eyelash curler if you want to enhance their shape. Then, wiggle the mascara tool from the base to the tip of your lashes in zigzag motions until you coat them with the product. You can apply one or more coats of mascara depending on the intensity you want to achieve. You can also apply mascara to your lower lashes if you want to balance out your eye look.
  • For lengthening mascara, focus on applying the product to the tips of your lashes and extending them beyond their natural length.
  • For volumizing mascara, focus on applying the product to the roots of your lashes and building up their thickness and density.
  • For curling mascara, focus on applying the product to the middle of your lashes and lifting them upwards and outwards.
• Choose a blush that suits your skin tone and style. Blush is a product that adds color and warmth to your cheeks and makes you look more healthy and radiant. It can also come in different shades, such as pink, peach, coral, plum, etc. The easiest way to start with blush is to choose one that matches your skin tone and style. For example:
  • If you have fair skin, look for a light pink or peach blush that will give you a subtle flush of color.
  • If you have medium skin, look for a coral or rose blush that will give you a natural glow of color.
  • If you have dark skin, look for a plum or berry blush that will give you a rich pop of color.
• Apply blush with the right tool and technique. There are different tools that you can use to apply blush, such as brushes, sponges, or fingers. Each tool has its own advantages and disadvantages, so experiment with them and see what works best for you. Generally speaking, brushes are good for applying powder or cream blush precisely and evenly; sponges are good for applying liquid or gel blush softly and seamlessly; fingers are good for applying cream or stick blush quickly and easily. The technique of applying blush also varies depending on the type of blush and the look you want to create. Here are some basic guidelines:
  • For powder blush, use a fluffy brush to pick up the product and tap off any excess. Then, smile and apply it to the apples of your cheeks in circular motions until you create a natural flush of color. You can blend it upwards towards your temples for a more lifted effect, or downwards towards your jawline for a more contoured effect.
  • For cream blush, use your finger or a synthetic brush to pick up the product and apply it to the apples of your cheeks in dabbing motions until you create a natural flush of color. You can blend it upwards towards your temples for a more lifted effect, or downwards towards your jawline for a more contoured effect.
  • For liquid or gel blush , use a sponge applicator or your finger to apply it to the apples of your cheeks in tapping motions until you create a natural flush of color. You can blend it upwards towards your temples for a more lifted effect, or downwards towards your jawline for a more contoured effect.
• Choose a bronzer that suits your skin tone and style. Bronzer is a product that adds warmth and depth to your face and makes you look more sun-kissed and healthy. It can also come in different shades, such as light, medium, dark, etc. The easiest way to start with bronzer is to choose one that matches your skin tone and style. For example:
  • If you have fair skin, look for a light bronzer that will give you a subtle tan without looking orange or muddy.
  • If you have medium skin, look for a medium bronzer that will give you a natural tan without looking too dark or harsh.
  • If you have dark skin, look for a dark bronzer that will give you a rich tan without looking too ashy or dull.
• Apply bronzer with the right tool and technique. There are different tools that you can use to apply bronzer, such as brushes, sponges, or fingers. Each tool has its own advantages and disadvantages, so experiment with them and see what works best for you. Generally speaking, brushes are good for applying powder or cream bronzer precisely and evenly; sponges are good for applying liquid or gel bronzer softly and seamlessly; fingers are good for applying cream or stick bronzer quickly and easily. The technique of applying bronzer also varies depending on the type of bronzer and the look you want to create. Here are some basic guidelines:
  • For powder bronzer, use a large fluffy brush to pick up the product and tap off any excess. Then, apply it to the areas where the sun would naturally hit your face, such as your forehead, temples, cheeks, nose, and chin. You can also apply it to your neck and chest to match your face color. You can blend it with circular motions until you create a natural sun-kissed effect.
  • For cream bronzer, use your finger or a synthetic brush to pick up the product and apply it to the areas where the sun would naturally hit your face, such as your forehead, temples, cheeks, nose, and chin. You can also apply it to your neck and chest to match your face color. You can blend it with dabbing motions until you create a natural sun-kissed effect.

In conclusion, makeup is a fun and creative way to express yourself and enhance your features. However, it can also be intimidating and confusing for beginners who are not familiar with the products and tools. That’s why we have created this guide to help you start your own makeup collection and learn how to use them effectively. We have covered the basics of face makeup, such as foundation, concealer, powder, primer, and setting spray. We have also covered the essentials of color products, such as eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, bronzer, and highlighter. We hope that this guide has given you some useful tips and tricks that will make your makeup application easier and more enjoyable. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to do makeup, as long as you have fun and feel confident in your own skin. Experiment with different products and colors, and find what works best for you. Makeup is not a mask, but a tool to enhance your natural beauty. So go ahead and unleash your inner makeup artist! ?