Starting out with makeup doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. These beginner-friendly drugstore products are affordable, easy to use, and super forgiving, making them perfect if you’re just learning or want a simple routine. From natural-loo...
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Base Products
Blush, Bronzer & Highlight
Eyes
Lips
Finishing Touch
Base Products
Easy foundations and concealers that never feel intimidating.
Lightweight, blends like a dream, and gives a natural finish. This foundation is beginner-proof and great for everyday wear.
Maybelline - Natural Beige 220 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
Builds up without ever looking cakey, so you can play around and still get a skin-like look.
L'Oréal - N3 Neutral Light Medium True Match Super-Blendable Foundation
Full coverage without being hard to blend. Perfect if you’re just figuring out concealer.
Hydrating Camo Concealer
The sponge applicator makes it quick and easy, and it brightens up under-eyes instantly.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
Keeps makeup in place but never feels heavy. A great way to learn setting without going overboard.
Can't Stop Won't Stop Mattifying Pressed Powder
Super forgiving glow product that makes your skin look healthy even if you’re not great at blending yet.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
Blush, Bronzer & Highlight
Soft powders and creams that are hard to mess up.
Affordable, easy to build up, and comes in beginner-friendly shades that suit everyone.
Color Icon Blush | Pearlescent Pink
Gives a natural flush with a little glow. Hard to mess up and so flattering.
Baked Blush
Smooth, blendable, and soft. Perfect if you’re nervous about bronzer looking too harsh.
Maybelline City Bronze Bronzer 250 Medium Warm | Make Up
Smells amazing, blends seamlessly, and is great for soft definition.
Bronzer
One stick for blush, highlight, and eyes. It's great for keeping things simple.
Monochromatic Multi Stick Makeup
Eyes
Simple shadows and mascaras to practice your eye looks.
Tiny palettes that are super affordable and easy to use. No need to figure out a complicated color story.
Bite-Size Mini Eyeshadow Palette
Beginner-friendly shades that blend easily and let you practice without breaking the bank.
Palettes
Fine tip makes brows easy to shape without going too bold or messy.
L.A. Girl - Medium Brown Shady Slim Brow Pencil
Quick, easy, and keeps brows in place with zero effort.
Clear Express Brow Fast Sculpt Mascara - Maybelline
Works as eyeliner, eyeshadow base, or lid color. Super versatile and easy to apply.
Jumbo Eye & Eyeshadow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
Lengthens without clumping, perfect if you’re not great at applying mascara yet.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
Easy to work with and gives fluffy, dramatic lashes without smudging.
L'Oréal - Blackest Black Voluminous Lash Paradise Volume Mascara
Lips
Comfortable and flattering shades that anyone can pull off.
Moisturizing, adds a wash of color, and feels comfortable. Perfect for beginners.
Hydrating Core Lip Shine
Sheer but buildable, makes lips look juicy, and is great if you don’t like heavy lipstick.
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
Affordable, smooth, and comes in wearable shades that are beginner-approved.
Mega Last Matte Lip Color | Skin-ny Dipping
Feels like a lip balm but looks like lipstick. Ideal if you want something fuss-free.
Color Fetish Balm Lipstick
Finishing Touch
Easy last steps that make your look come together.
Keeps makeup fresh and helps powders melt into skin, making your look more natural and beginner-friendly.
