From my #ForTheClueless series: these are my top picks for anyone new to makeup who just needs the essentials. You’ll notice a lot of Danessa Myricks. I love her products for both beginners and pros because they’re so versatile and multi-use, which i...
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Face
Eyes
Lips
Set
Face
you can double this as a primer and overall face product for a bit of coverage depending on what you're looking for. Great for people on the go and just want a one and done product.
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed - Matte Color for Cheek & Lip - Danessa Myricks Beauty | Sep
again-- adding dimension back to our face and WARMTH. I am in the shade “Mocha Mami”
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna | Sephora
you can wear this with the blurring balm or by itself. I am in the shade “13”
Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramides - Danessa Myricks Beauty |
Eyes
my favorite affordable mascara for short lashes
essence Lash Princess Mascara Volumizing
slap any shade of choice, mine being “chocolate”; for the dark skin people; and put your shade of powder bronzer in the crease and you have an eye look 🤷🏾♀️ A little goes a LONG way
Soft, glossy, non-sticky, and SPF protection. Can't complain
Isle Lip Balm with SPF 30 - CAY SKIN | Sephora
Set
this is a CLASSIC. My sister and I used to love this. She actually used it more than me and it's an affordable option too
Deep Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
if you want that “glowy” look after your makeup is done then this is the one. Because I have combo skin I use it at the high points of cheeks and not my t-zone
Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray
BOMB setting powder for the under eyes after concealer 😩
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr | Sephora
it says this is mattifying but I think it's a good all around affordable setting spray. I've had mine for about 2 years now. I do not however use it as a final setting spray. you can choose to if you want.
Your face will not move. Face, meaning your makeup. I wore this to pride and mind you-- I sweat a lot and my makeup did move. Highly recommend for long lasting makeup
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
Love this affordable option with the loose setting powder as well!
360 Mocha Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty