How To : Build A Perfect Beginners Makeup Kit

How To : Build A Perfect Beginners Makeup Kit

How To : Build A Perfect Beginners Makeup Kit

When you get introduced to the world of makeup, it becomes quite confusing to pick  the right products to start from.  A Novice who have always been curious about makeup needs to own basic easy  to apply products in their kitty from which they can start doing their own makeup to achieve a look . Following post will guide a starter to build a perfect Perfect Beginners Makeup Kit which will help them to enter into the makeup world plus can slowly make them from novice to expert .

1] BB Creams/CC creams:-

Always start with a cleansed skin . Its best to begin the base makeup which is easy to blend and which evens out your skin tone  . The introduction of bb or cc creams have made our life’s easier as they are close to foundations but are less heavy and can be easily used daily .They even out our skin with sheer coverage and as they have really light weight and non  greasy formula and   are easy to apply like a moisturizer .Also known as tinted moisturizer they come different shades as well to choose from . They contain SPF as well which is quite beneficial during the days and it leaves your skin radiant looking . Numerous tinted moisturizers are available in the Indian market .

2] Concealer – Use a concealer only on the areas which requires coverage . Apply it over blemishes and dab it , don’t spread only pat it gently  .Use only little amount of concealer on the necessary areas  to give your face the perfect base . It comes in liquid , stick and cream textures also one can choose appropriate shade according to the skin tone .

3] Pressed Powder – Use a sheer compact  powder all over your face to control extra shine . These product works well to keep your skin mattified and fresh all day . They have fine soft and lightweight smooth textures which blends really well and also provides  low coverage. Choose  a  powder which matches your skin tone and no doubt a compact powder is a  great touch up product always. A highly recommended  product for starters .We don’t need to apply loads of powder on our face as It may look cakey, just absorb little   powder in your sponge provided with the compact and evenly dab all over the face , it works well for setting our bb cream and concealer .

4] Eyeshadow Pencil – Its always better to use colored eyeshadow pencils or crayons  to begin with eyes . They are easy to apply , have creamy textures and comes in colors of your choice . For starters  before stepping in to eyeshadow zone or liquid liner  , a colored eyeshadow crayon  on upper waterline are always easy  to apply. Since liquid liners are quite intimidating for novice they need practice .  They can be applied like a liner or can be smudged with fingers to add colors to your eyes . From Vibrant shades to  pearl  nude shimmer all colors are easily available on numerous brands in india easily .

4] Kajal/ felt tip liner – Super easy to use  everyday  product is a black kohl .  Use a smudge proof kajal on your lower waterline plus upper waterline as a liner , yes , a kajal works well for both . Using a kajal on upper water line is way easier than a liquid liner . A felt tip liner can be used as well as it comes in pen form which provides good grip for starters  and is a must have in Beginners Makeup Kit.

5] Mascara – Use a clump free  mascara  which gives volume and carefully wiggle the wand  to  the upper and lower lashes . Its no doubt a vital product to complete your eye makeup .

6] Lipgloss / Lip balms:-

Coming to our lips , for novice tinted lip balms or sheer lip glosses can be easy to use . They add color to your lips and moisturize your lips as well .One can apply these easily  on lips as  , they give fuller looking lips without being too dramatic . Once you grasp the correct way of application of lips balms or lip glosses you can step ahead for super pigmented lipsticks of your choice .

So add all the products in your Beginners Makeup Kit and slowly  convert yourself from beginner level to expert level . Master the correct application of products and be ready to become an adept in the makeup world .Start from the following  basic 6 products  and gradually change your makeup game  .

*Written By Zarin. Image Source : Pinterest