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Beginner Makeup Essentials 😉
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items The makeup I’d recommend if you’re starting from scratch — easy formulas, forgiving finishes, and products you’ll actually want to use every day.
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If you’re new to makeup and don’t want a heavy foundation. This will give your skin a pretty, natural-looking glow and is really easy to apply.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
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If you’re willing to splurge on your first foundation, I’d recommend this one. The finish looks really natural and skin-like, so it’s much more forgiving when you’re still learning how to apply foundation.
Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Foundation - Armani Beauty
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This is one I’d happily recommend to a beginner because it’s so easy to blend. You can use a little for everyday coverage or build it up where you need more.
Radiant Creamy Concealer
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A powder that’s easy to control. It’s great for setting your makeup without making your face look overly powdery.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Airbrush Flawless Finish 2Med | 0.05
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If you want one product that makes your cheeks and lips look instantly more alive, try this. You can start with a tiny amount and build it up, which makes it pretty beginner-friendly.
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip Tint
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A small palette like this is better than buying a huge one. Having only a few shades makes experimenting with eyeshadow feel so much less intimidating.
Bite-Size Mini Eyeshadow Palette - Acai You
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If you’re new to eye makeup, I’d start with a mascara like this. It gives your lashes definition without requiring you to learn complicated eye-makeup techniques.
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara - Black
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If you want to experiment with lipstick without spending too much. It’s an easy way to figure out which shades you actually like before investing in pricier lip products.
wet n wild Mega Last Matte Lip Color, Semi ...
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If you want your makeup to look a little more blended and natural. It’s super easy to use—just spray, and you’re done
Fix+ | Makeup Setting Spray
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This is a great starter set because you get different brushes for foundation, contour, blending, and eye makeup without having to figure out which brushes to buy separately. It’s especially useful when you’re still learning makeup because you can pra...
15-Piece Makeup Brush Set
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This is great for beginners because it keeps all your everyday makeup in one place, so you’re not digging through drawers looking for a brush or lipstick. The rotating design also makes everything easy to reach, especially if you’re still building yo...
360° Rotating Makeup Organizer