Starting your makeup journey? This beginner-friendly list has everything you need to create simple, everyday looks without feeling overwhelmed. From foundation basics to must-have brushes, I’ve rounded up the essentials that are easy to use, budget-f...
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Face essentials
Brows made easy
Tools of the trade
Face essentials
Start with the basics: a lightweight primer to smooth skin, foundation for even coverage, concealer for brightening, and a setting powder to keep everything in place.
Once you’ve tried this foundation you’ll never need another, this is super light weight with phenomenal coverage.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Affordable beginner friendly concealer, has great coverage and easy to blend out.
I Am Magic Concealer for Dark to Light Skin
A cheaper option that has great coverage. This fit me foundation is amongst the most sold drugstore brands that has great reviews.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
Perfect for beginners and affordable
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation Makeup
The ultimate primer: affordable plus gets the work done
e.l.f.'s Best Face Primers for Makeup
Brows made easy
A simple brow pencil and clear or tinted brow gel go a long way. Add a spoolie brush to blend for natural-looking brows.
Best eyebrow pencil hands down !
Super Slim Brow Pencil
Perfect for defining your brows
Brow Lift - Clear Eyebrow Gel
Helps to keep the brows in place
Eyebrow Spoolie
Tools of the trade
Invest in a few must-haves: a blending sponge, fluffy powder brush, angled brow brush, and a couple of eyeshadow brushes to make application easier.
Best starter pack brushes that gives awesome results
