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A Makeup Newbie's Essential Beauty List
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Gayle Lewis
Raise your hand if you're 40 and just started to learn how to put on makeup in the past couple of years. Whether you're a seasoned makeup user or just dipping your toe in for the first time, here are the products that I've tried and LOVE.
 
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If your brows were a victim of the late 90s/early 2000s, this is for you!
Boy Brow | Tinted Brow Gel - Glossier
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THEE brow pencil
Brow Wiz® | Anastasia Beverly Hills
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The product I wear EVERY day
One Step Correct | Stila Cosmetics
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my secret to the “glass skin” look
Futuredew - Glossier
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The ColourPop lippies are excellent! Easy to apply and long-wearing!
Lippie Pencil
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E.L.F. makes amazing brushes for the price point! I highly recommend.
Makeup Brush Sets - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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amazing pigment and glittery shine!
PEARL GONE WILD PRESSED SHIMMER HIGHLIGHTER
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Absolutely love Essence's Juicy Bomb lip gloss
Poppin' Pomegranate 104 Juicy Bomb Shiny Lip Gloss - Essence | Ulta Beauty
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If you're looking for a clear lip gloss, I recommend the Juicy Bomb lovely lychee
Lovely Litchi 101 Juicy Bomb Shiny Lip Gloss - Essence | Ulta Beauty
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Absolutely love About Face Cheek Freak. This color, Big O, gives you that just been (bleeped) flush
Big O Cheek Freak Blush Balm - about-face | Ulta Beauty
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My go-to budget mascara
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Waterproof Mascara
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My signature scent
Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum
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If you love mascara on your bottom lashes, but hate raccoon eyes, this is the product for you!
01 Black Bottom Lash Mascara - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
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Great toning shampoo for your bleached hair
Brightening Purple Shampoo for Blonde Hair - Verb | Ulta Beauty
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My go-to neutral eyeshadow palette
COVERGIRL truNAKED Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
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I am absolutely OBSESSED with this skin tint! Amazing coverage and feels light like a bb/cc cream!
ICONIC LONDON Blurring Skin Tint - Light/Medium
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Glides on super smoothly and gives your eyes an incredible look
Melt Cosmetics Slick Waterline Eye Pencil - Ivory
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