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Beginner’s Makeup Complete Essentials

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You’re not sure where to start once it comes to makeup? It’s okay, I’m here to help start here!
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Skin Prep

The hydration to prevent melting or cracking of your base.
 
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She’s essential to that inner glow, and paired with sunscreen she’s that girl.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
 
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She’s sheer and she’s packed with healthy ingredients do not sleep on her.
EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+
 
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It makes my makeup stick all day without feeling heavy. It also gives my skin a smooth, hydrated base so everything blends perfectly.
Power Grip Primer

Foundation

The stunner with a great base and clean layer, without it almost everything else falls apart.
 
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It’s silky and perfect for that everyday or full glam. It’s on the pricier side but she’s a bestseller and medium coverage for those wanting great quality for their first time at a higher price tag.
Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation
 
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The amount of clients that come in and say their glow and finish is to die for after this is a lot.
Dior Forever Skin Glow: Hydrating Face Foundation
 
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It’s the best foundation for beginners who just want that coverage but still learning how everything works. It’s not too heavy or too light.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

Concealer

They got rid of any thing you’re trying to hide with ease.
 
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It’s amazing on mature skin. I love how creamy it can get and not settle into pores. It’s actually pretty good for dry skin. I wouldn’t recommend for neutral skin tones.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
 
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She’s everyone’s first concealer. Well she was mine. The creaminess of the WHITE CAPPED container is unbeatable in the learning game!
Face Concealer & Color Corrector Makeup
 
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It’s creamy and easy to blend for that hydrated under eye.
Revealer Concealer

Blush

The bringing color back does not stop here it’s only the beginning.
 
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It’s an effortless apply with the best pigment for the girlies who want color with an easy swipe.
Camo Liquid Blush
 
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The finish is alluring with pigment for a convenient dual packaging for my starters.
Blush Palette | Powder Blush

Powders

They keep the makeup in place while giving it that airbrush filter.
 
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The blurriness of the compact is easy to use and has a mirror too for easy touch ups!
Fit Me Maybelline Powder
 
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A higher price tag for great quality for those who love the makeup done for celebrities, but want to replicate it at home.
Makeup Powder & Setting Spray
 
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It’s a super cheap alternative to get the job done!
Setting Powder | Loose, Pressed, Translucent Face Powder

Setting Sprays

We have to lock everything in somehow!
 
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It’s easy to apply and keep your makeup set. She’s also affordable.
Continuous Setting Mist
 
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It may feel like hairspray, but it’s an essential makeup kit item that won’t break the bank for its quality.
Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray - L'Oréal