It all begins with good skincare, primarily the primer, which preps your face for everything you're about to put on top of it.
Priming Moisturizer
This concealer will cover up any scars or pimples in a way that looks totally natural.
Flex Concealer - MILK MAKEUP - Sephora
Get the look of flawless skin (even when you're having a major breakout) with the help of foundation. Apply the cream-like substance with your hands (wash them first), a beauty blender, a Kabuki brush, or a flat brush — whatever's your preference!
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation Makeup, Classic Ivory, 1 fl oz
When you first start contouring, stick with a palette like this KVD Beauty , which lays out the steps for you.
Shade + Light Refillable Powder Face Contour Palette
If you want the look of fuller brows, you'll definitely need some brow powder. In addition, get your hands on a spooly brush, an angled brush, a brow pencil, and some clear brow gel.
Ombre Effect Long Wearing Brow Powder Duo
Depending on the look you're going for, there are hundreds of different eyeliners to choose from. This liner is great for a beginner, since it's just like using a marker, but there's also pencil liner and gel liner. Want to have some fun with your ma...
Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
Like eyeliner, you have so many options when it comes to eyeshadow. Palettes are great because while you'll probably stick to two or three colors for your everyday look, there are also options if you're going for more ~dramatic~ glam for a dance or d...
Glam Eyeshadow Palette
Top off your eye look with the perfect mascara.
Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara
Everyone needs a good nude lipstick in their life. It's perfect for the day or night when you want some color, but nothing too dramatic.
Maybelline Color Sensational Inti-Matte Nudes Lipstick
Red lipstick is a makeup staple and it's perfect for when you want a more glam look. Finding the right shade for your skin tone can be hard, so head over to a Sephora or a beauty counter and have a specialist help you out.
MAC Matte Lipstick | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
Highlighter is a great way to look dewy and accentuate the lines of your face. This highlighter is super easy to use since it's in stick form, simply glide it across your cheeks and rub it in with your fingers.
Beauty Highlighter Wand
If you want a fresh, rosy-cheeked look, get yourself some blush and a nice big brush to apply it.
Sweet Cheeks Creamy Powder Blush Matte
After spending all that time on your makeup, make sure it stays throughout the day and into the night. Spray some setting spray over your masterpiece and you'll be good to go.