Great makeup begins with great skincare. So, a clean and smooth canvas is always important. Davy recommends to start by washing your face with a gentle cleanser, such as Aveeno's Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser. Then follow it up with a light...
Since your skin color will change from season to season, Davy recommends having a range of foundation shades. But you don't have to break the bank buying every shade — you can mix a couple of shades together to get that perfect match. She suggests Ma...
Your eyebrows are among the most important features on your face. We weren't all born with perfectly shaped brows, but that doesn't mean you can't have them. Becker suggests shaping the brows and filling in any bare spots with the vegan CoverGirl Mic...
We recommend that beginners skip false lashes and go straight for an all-star mascara and liner combo, instead. Both Becker and Davy swear by L'Oréal Voluminous Mascara. (Becker adds that you "can't go wrong" with this "most consistent" mascara). In ...
When you're going for a bold lip, just as you prep the rest of your face, you'll want to have a good base. Davy uses the Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick. Then for a bit of color, she says she loves the MAC Cosmetics Pro Lip Palettes, which...
In order to apply your makeup properly, you'll need to use the right tools. The cult-classic Beautyblender is perfect for effortlessly blending foundations, blush, and concealer. Davy also recommends a good set of quality brushes — her favorite is th...
Add healthy color and a subtle glow to your skin with a classic blush, bronzer, and highlighter. Davy loves Makeup Forever Ultra HD Cream Blush followed by a swipe of the very-glowy Glossier Haloscope Highlighter Stick. If you're looking to simplify ...
Before applying any shadow, be sure to prime your lids. The Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion will keep your eyeshadow in place all day and prevent any creases. If you're just starting your makeup collection, Davy says you really just need one good...
You just spent all this time doing your makeup so you're going to want it to have some lasting power. If you tend to have an oily T-zone, Davy recommends Indeed Lab's Nanoblur: "This is a mattifying cream that can be dabbed on top of makeup with a Be...
Even pros make mistakes, so it's always good to have some type of makeup remover in your arsenal just in case (paired with those pointed Q-tips to completely erase any makeup mishap). Plus, at the end of the day, you're going to want some gentle make...