Are you ready to start experimenting with looks, but don't know which cosmetics to choose? Read this article to find out our recommendations for purchasing a basic set of cosmetics, as well as additional products that can be a great addition to your collection.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Buying Basic Beauty Products
Step 1. Match foundation to match your skin tone
Most brands offer light, medium and dark colors. Some include warm, neutral and cool undertones. These products match your skin tone much better; the wrong shade will make your face look unnatural. You can buy liquid foundation or powder.
- A creamy foundation is best for dry to normal skin.
- A liquid foundation will provide good coverage. It is great for all skin types and is easy to apply.
- Powder masks imperfections worst of all. It is not recommended for people with dry skin, however it is great for oily skin.
- Consider buying several types of foundations: powder for light makeup, and liquid or cream foundation for thicker makeup.
Step 2. Get a blush for a fresh complexion
Most foundations even out skin tone and mask imperfections, but at the same time make the face a monotonous one. Refresh your makeup with a little blush. You can get them in powder or cream form. Here are some tips for choosing a blush color:
- For fair skin, choose a blush pink. Peach shades are also suitable for you.
- If you have a medium skin tone, go for a pink and peach blush. On cold skin tones, lilac will also look good.
- For darker skin, try berry, coral, orange, and bronze shades.
- Try to choose lighter shades for daytime makeup and darker ones for evening makeup.
Step 3. Match your eyeshadow to your eye color
Eyeshadow will help make your eyes look bigger and more expressive. Consider buying two or three different sets of eyeshadow. This way you can paint your eyes with different eyeshadow colors for different outfits. Try to paint your eyes with lighter shadows in the daytime, and brighter ones in the evening. Here are some shades you can try:
- For dark brown eyes, you can choose almost any shade, including: aqua, bronze, copper, gold, brown, blue, green, lilac and silver.
- If you have light brown eyes, go for browns, bronzes, golds, purples, and greens. Avoid shades of blue.
- Warm colors like dark brown, gold, and orange work well with blue eyes. You can also apply cool shades of blues, silver, purples and pale pinks.
- For green eyes, try nude and beige tones, as well as bronze, copper, gold, brown, peach, purple, and green.
Step 4. Add black and brown pencils to your collection
The black pencil is a classic of the genre, while the brown pencil will complement any makeup and will look natural with daytime use. You can buy liquid eyeliner or hard pencils. Eyeliner is easier to use, but you may find the process of using the eyeliner more appealing.
Try a brown pencil for a natural look and a black liquid eyeliner for a bold evening
Step 5. Paint your eyelashes with mascara
Like eyeliner, black mascara is a classic. Brown mascara will make your makeup look more natural, especially with light lashes. Choose lengthening or volumizing mascara, or 2 in 1!
Step 6. Find the right lipstick and lip liner
You will need a darker shade for evening makeup, and a lighter shade for daytime. Make sure the colors of the lipstick and lip liner match.
Step 7. Purchase a concealer to mask blemishes
Concealer can help hide pimples, dark circles under the eyes, or moles. You can choose a liquid or creamy concealer.
Part 2 of 3: Buying other essentials
Step 1. Buy a makeup remover
If you plan on using makeup on a daily basis, a quality makeup remover will come in handy. Get a face makeup remover and a gentle eye makeup remover.
Step 2. Buy a facial toner and moisturizer
The toner will help tighten pores, while the cream will moisturize your skin. A moisturizer is especially important for dry skin that can flake off under foundation.
Step 3. Invest in quality makeup brushes
You will need a small assortment of eyeshadow and powder brushes. You can buy brushes individually or as a set.
- Lipstick can be applied directly from the tube or with a brush.
- You will need several types of brushes to apply shadows: a fluffy brush, a curved brush, and a feather brush.
- Fluffy brushes are great for applying powder and blush.
- Foundation brushes are great for liquid foundations. You can also apply liquid and creamy foundations with a sponge.
Step 4. Consider buying a cosmetic bag or bag
This will keep all your cosmetics neat and organized. You can also take your makeup with you if you are traveling or need to apply makeup on the go.
Part 3 of 3: Purchasing additional funds
Step 1. Buy a face primer that will keep the foundation lasting longer
While not necessary, a primer will help your skin look smoother by filling in small pores and imperfections. You can purchase various primer types, including matting primers.
Step 2. Curl your eyelashes with a curling iron
This is especially useful for those with straight lashes. Curled eyelashes will look more impressive than just painted ones.
Step 3. Get false eyelashes
You will need to buy false eyelashes and special glue. False eyelashes are great for special occasions and evening makeup. Remember that false eyelashes can only be glued a few times, after which they will need to be changed.
Step 4. To create expressive eyebrows, buy a special set
Typically, this set includes brushes, eyeshadow, and cream or gel. You can use this set to give your eyebrows a shape and richer color.
Step 5. Buy a tinted moisturizer for those days when you don't want to do full makeup
A moisturizer is an important part of your daily skincare routine. Sometimes there are days when you don't want to use a lot of makeup. At this time, a tinted moisturizer is a great choice. It will give an even tone to your entire skin, and it will also be light enough so that you don't feel the makeup on your face. And most importantly, it will keep your skin hydrated.
Step 6. Give your lips some shine with lip gloss
You can use lip gloss over lipstick, or you can apply it alone on days when you don't want to use a lot of makeup. Lip gloss should not be combined with the color of the lipstick, as it has a transparent consistency. Try a few different shades, which usually come in different flavors.
Step 7. Purchase a powder or spray makeup cover
This is not necessary, but the coating will help make your makeup last on a hot day.
Step 8. Look for free samples
This way you can make an intelligent decision when choosing products from different brands. Search online or ask your store clerk for samples. Do not forget to write a list of what you need to purchase (and thus avoid unnecessary expenses).
Step 9. Buy nail polish
The polish will always be a decoration for your nails. If you do not want to purchase a large collection of varnishes, take a nude or beige colored varnish and transparent, but do not forget the remover. If your budget is tight, buy testers.
Advice
- Pay attention to how long you have been using a particular product. For example, mascara lasts about 3 months and lipsticks 3 years.
- Buy cosmetics as needed, not all at once.
- Remember, what works for your friend may not work for you either.
- Try a few different brands as some will work better for you and others may cause an allergic reaction.
- Remember to wash off your makeup at night.
- Plan your expenses. Don't waste all your money on cosmetics. Good low-cost brands are Elf (eyes, lips, face), NYX, and NYC.