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If you’re new to makeup, this kit is a MUST.

28 items

Angela W

I’ve tried so many makeup products just to realize… not all of them are necessary. This simple makeup kit has only what you actually need—light on the skin, beginner-friendly, and no wasted money 💄✨

Sections

Primer

Foundation

Concealer

Powder

Eye Palette

Eyeliner

Primer

I don’t think primer is essential for everyone. Good skincare comes first—always. But if you’re curious and have extra budget, this primer is a safe and comfortable option I’ve used myself ✨

Easy to apply, you only need a small amount so it lasts long. Slightly sticky at first, but once it sets, makeup grips beautifully and lasts all day 🤍

ELF Power Grip Primer 24ml / E.l.f. Cosmetics ...

I’ve never tried a primer like this before—especially as someone with dry skin. I bought it because so many people recommended it, and honestly, it’s worth trying (at least the mini size). The texture feels like a serum, hydrating but not sticky, and...

Hydro Grip Hydrating Face Primer

I have large, visible pores and tried several primers before this one. This works best for blurring—my skin looks smoother, feels comfortable, and stays balanced (not dry, not oily) ✨

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer

Comfortable for everyday makeup but also holds up for long wear. Helps blur pores and extend makeup wear ✨

Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops

Foundation

When I first learned makeup, I made the mistake of using full-coverage matte foundation—it wasn’t necessary. For beginners, go for something lighter with a natural finish so your skin never looks heavy. Here’s a lightweight foundation I personally re...

I like how this just evens out my skin without covering it too much. Soft glow, light feel, and very natural on the skin 🤍

Perfecting Skin Tint

I like applying it to the center, letting it sit for a moment, then blending outward. It gives better coverage than the one before, though the shades are more limited since it’s a Korean product 🤍

Dr Jart+ B3 Barrier Beauty Balm SPF45/PA++++ 30ml

Nothing’s perfect, but this tinted sunscreen really works for me. Light, natural, and gives just enough coverage + sun protection ✨

SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen | Back In Stock At Tower 28 Beauty

Concealer

If I had to choose one makeup essential, it would be concealer. It covers what you need and keeps the rest of your makeup light and natural 🤍

Compact and travel-friendly. Lightweight but covers really well—dark circles, redness, and blemishes without looking cakey. Easy to blend, not dry, and super affordable ✨

Fit Me Concealer

Not perfect, but really reliable. Great for redness and evening out the skin, just not the best for dark acne scars. Still my go-to concealer when I want a quick, natural, flawless look ✨

Infallible More Than Concealer 309 Natural Rose

Since it’s a brightening concealer, I hoped it would help with my dark circles—and it does. I usually just tap a small amount with my fingers so it melts nicely into the skin and looks very natural ✨

Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

Powder

Powder is usually used to mattify certain areas of the face so it doesn’t look oily. For beginners, this one is a great option—lightweight, easy to use, and keeps makeup looking natural ✨

This helps reduce shine, smooths the skin, and sets makeup nicely. Lightweight, easy to blend, and holds up even on hot days ✨

NYX HD Finishing Powder

At first I thought the shade would be too dark, but it turned out to be a really good match. It doesn’t make my skin look dull over time—instead, it looks brighter and more natural ✨ The coverage is decent, controls oil well, affordable, and doesn’t ...

Fit Me! 12 Hour Oil Control Powder

This setting powder has a light, pleasant scent. Great for baking, helps makeup last longer, and gives a subtle brightening effect ✨ The powder is super fine, mess-free packaging, and the finish looks smooth and poreless 🤍

Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder

Eye Palette

For beginners, I recommend skipping big palettes with 20–30 shades—you won’t really use most of them daily. A small palette with basic shades is much more practical and perfect for everyday makeup ✨

Neutral but not boring ✨ Pigmented, long-lasting, and the quality is so good for the price. The glitter shades are gorgeous—just need a bit more care when applying 🤍

Colourpop Nude Mood Palette

The colors are really pretty, but the pigmentation is on the lighter side. For me, that’s actually a plus because it’s very forgiving and easy to build, especially for everyday, natural eye looks. Beginner-approved 🤍

The Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow Palette

The colors look soft, but they’re actually very pigmented—even with just one swipe. I love the color scheme so much—perfect as a base eyeshadow or for natural makeup looks, and there’s barely any fallout ✨

Romnd Better Than Palette Secret Garden

Eyeliner

I know eyeliner can be intimidating for beginners, especially when it comes to doing wings. It’s easy to mess up, which is why I recommend eyeliners that are easier to control and apply ✨

Creamy, pigmented, and super easy to apply ✨ The brown shade looks natural but still defines the eyes nicely. Love it for tightlining—just keep in mind it’s not waterproof 🤍

Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup

I’ve tried so many eyeliners, but I keep going back to this one. It doesn’t smudge easily, makes tightlining so much easier, and lasts for hours 🤍

Clio sharp so simple waterproof pencil liner

98.5% smudge-proof? No. 98.5% life-proof! Not me finding an eyeliner that doesn’t turn me into a raccoon after 3 hours 😭

Point Made 24-Hour Gel Eyeliner Pencil

Mascara

Defines lashes nicely without feeling heavy. Easy to apply, no drama, just natural-looking lashes 🤍

Makes my lashes look longer and fuller without being messy. Easy to apply, stays put, and comes off easily with an oil cleanser 🤍

Lash Sensational Washable Mascara

Judydoll actually holds the curl on my stubborn straight lashes 😭 stays put, looks super natural (brown is chef’s kiss). This mascara understood the assignment

Judydoll Iron Mascara

Eyebrow

I naturally have pretty full brows, so I only need to fill in small sparse areas. This is my go-to eyebrow product for keeping my brows looking natural and defined ✨

The Soft Brown shade looks very natural on medium–light brown hair, and it blends seamlessly—even over scars 🤍Great for thin or sparse brows, especially if you need to draw realistic brow hairs.

Total Temptation® Eyebrow Definer Eye Pencil

Blush

A little blush goes a long way, especially for beginners. Light application gives a fresh, natural look without looking too bold 🤍

Matte, smooth, and lasts all day ✨ No shimmer, no fuss—and super affordable. Definitely eyeing more shades 🤍

Primer Infused Matte Blush Powder

One of the prettiest blush shades, in my opinion. It’s buildable, so you don’t have to worry about going overboard—you can adjust it to your liking ✨ Long-lasting, nicely pigmented, and perfect for soft Korean-style makeup with a natural, glow-from-w...

3CE Face Blush

Contour

Contour helps add soft dimension to the face, not change your features. For beginners, a subtle and easy-to-blend contour is best so it still looks natural ✨

At first, the pigment felt quite light, but it’s meant to be buildable for a more natural contour. The matte finish looks soft on the skin—no patchiness, no cakey feel ✨ Just handle it gently, as the formula is quite delicate 🤍

Artclass by Rodin Shading

Lipstick

If you’re new to makeup, hydrated lips make a big difference. Lip balms or glosses are easier to wear and look more effortless than matte lipsticks 🤍

A comfortable, long-lasting lip formula that keeps lips looking fresh without feeling heavy ✨ The stain fades evenly and beautifully 🤍

Juicy Lasting Tint - Romand

A lightweight lip product that combines a glossy finish with a subtle stain. It glides on easily, feels nourishing, and gives a fresh, plump-looking lip without feeling sticky ✨

Peripera Ink Mood Glowy Tint

The color is pretty and buildable, and it lasts longer than I expected—around 4–5 hours if you let it set first. It fades naturally with eating or drinking, but it’s comfortable, not sticky, and easy to reapply ✨

[CLIO] Crystal Glam Tint