I'm not a makeup person—like, at all—but these are the products I’ve tried, liked, and would actually use again. Super beginner-friendly, low-maintenance, and feel natural (not cakey or complicated). Think: easy wins for no-fuss days, events, or just...
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💧 Face & Base
🌸 Cheeks
👀 Eyes
💋 Lips
Tools
Finishers
💧 Face & Base
Super lightweight, gives a healthy glow without feeling like makeup. More like a tinted moisturizer.
Perfecting Skin Tint
A budget-friendly dupe for a glow booster. Great for no-makeup makeup days.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter
Creamy, natural-looking concealer you can pat on with your finger — no tools needed.
Stretch Balm Concealer
Hydrating, sheer coverage with SPF. Feels like skincare, looks like you slept 8 hours.
COMPLEXION RESCUE Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30
Lightweight tint that evens skin tone, sheer and natural
Bare With Me Tinted Skin Veil | NYX Professional Makeup
Lightweight, smooths skin, helps makeup last longer without feeling heavy or greasy.
Poreless Putty Primer
🌸 Cheeks
Just dab a tiny bit on your cheeks for a natural flush. Easy to blend with your fingers.
Dew Blush™
Creamy, natural, and foolproof for beginners.
Cheek Kiss Cream Blush
Super easy to use, blendable, and gives a fresh, dewy flush. Doubles as lip tint!
BeachPlease Cream Blush
Smells amazing, blends easily, and gives a soft warmth without looking orange.
Murumuru Butter Bronzer
Liquid blush that gives a dewy, glowy finish. A little goes a long way.
Melon Blush Bomb Color Drops - FLOWER Beauty
Liquid highlighter with a built-in sponge applicator. Super easy.
Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand
A soft, not-too-sparkly powder that gives a natural sheen.
Strobelight Instant Glow Powder Highlighter
👀 Eyes
Blendable and beginner-friendly with fun but wearable tones.
BH Hangin' In Hawaii 16 Color Shadow Palette
Compact and versatile with soft mattes and pretty shimmers
Milani Gilded Nude Hyper Pigmented Eyeshadow
Great for a little shimmer or color without being dramatic. My personal favorites are Nude, Mauves, and Smokey
Profusion 10 Shade Vegan Eyeshadow Palette
The whole reloaded pallets are so so good. Tons of shades per palette, great for experimenting with minimal effort.
Reloaded Palette Velvet Rose
Super blendable, beginner-friendly, and high quality.
ColourPop Stone Cold Fox 30 Pan Eyeshadow
A little pricier, but very beginner-proof and lasts all day.
Caviar Stick Eyeshadow - Laura Mercier | Ulta Beauty
Pot of cream shadow you can apply with fingers. Great for soft shimmer.
Socialite Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow Pot - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Creamy and blendable — great for inner corner highlight or light shimmer across the lid.
A budget-friendly shampoo and textured pad that make cleaning brushes and sponges quick and simple. Removes buildup without harsh chemicals, keeping tools fresh and soft!
This set comes with mini cloths in soft neutral shades — perfect for travel or everyday use. Just add water to gently erase makeup, eco-friendly and super easy!
MakeUp Eraser Cheeky Neutrals 5 Day Set - 5ct
For fixing mistakes, removing smudges, or applying micellar water precisely.
Soft, non-latex sponges in multiple shapes for flawless blending. Comes with a travel case to keep them clean and ready on the go!
Makeup Sponge Set BS-MALL
This 22-piece kit has everything you need—foundation, eyes, brows, and more. Soft bristles, versatile sizes, and a pretty green design make it beginner-friendly and budget-friendly.
Koccido Makeup Brushes 22 Pcs Makeup Kit
This 14-piece BS-MALL set covers all the basics—foundation, powder, concealer, and eyes. Comes in a cute pink design with a handy LED mirror, perfect for travel or on-the-go touch-ups.
BS-MALL 14Pcs Mini Makeup Brushes Set with LED Mirror
This 14-piece BS-MALL kit includes all the essentials for face and eyes, plus a blending sponge. Comes with a sleek champagne travel case—perfect for beginners or everyday use.
BS-MALL 14 Pcs Makeup Brushes Set + Sponge
Finishers
This powder is all about smoothness—it blurs pores and fine lines while setting your makeup. Great if you want a soft, airbrushed finish that looks polished but still natural.
The gold standard of setting sprays. Makeup stays locked in for hours—even through heat, sweat, and long days. It’s a little pricier, but if you want reliability for special occasions, this is the one.
A budget-friendly option with a fine mist that feels refreshing and helps makeup last. Works well for long days or nights out, and the packaging is travel-friendly. A great first setting spray for beginners.
Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist - e.l.f. Cosmetics
An affordable staple—you can pick matte if you want to control oil or dewy if you want a glowy look. A quick spritz at the end keeps your makeup from fading, and it’s light enough for everyday use.
2.02 oz Matte Finish Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray Vegan Formula - NYX Professional Makeup
Lightweight and silky, this powder sets makeup while adding a soft glow. Instead of a flat matte finish, it gives skin a natural radiance. Perfect if you don’t want to look powdery but still need your makeup to last longer.
