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Makeup for Beginners✨
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If you’re just starting with makeup, it can feel a little overwhelming, but it’s all about building a basic routine with a few key products that you can easily learn to use. Here’s a simple makeup guide and product recommendations for beginners.
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1. Primer
 
2. Foundation
 
3. Concealer
 
4. Setting Powder
 
5. Blush
 
6. Eyeshadow

1. Primer

Helps create a smooth base for your makeup and helps it last longer.
 
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Blurs pores and fine lines
Jumbo Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Foundation Primer
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2. Foundation

Evens out your skin tone and provides light to full coverage, depending on the formula.
 
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Great for all skin types
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt'r Foundation | Sephora
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3. Concealer

Brightens the under-eye area and covers blemishes.
 
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Full coverage
shape tape™ ultra creamy concealer - tarte | Sephora
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4. Setting Powder

Sets your foundation and prevents it from moving around or getting shiny.
 
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Great for a smooth finish
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier - Sephora
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5. Blush

Adds a healthy flush of color to your cheeks.
 
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Easy to apply and lasts all day
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez - Sephora
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6. Eyeshadow

Adds depth and color to your eyes.
 
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Beautiful, blendable shades
Naked3 Soft Pink Eyeshadow Palette - Urban Decay - Sephora
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7. Mascara

Defines and lengthens your lashes.
 
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Affordable and adds volume
Mascara - Sephora
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8. Eyebrow Pencil

Defines and shapes your brows, which frame your face.
 
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Precise and easy to use
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Ultra-Slim Precision …
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9. Lipstick or Lip Gloss

Adds color to your lips and completes the look.
 
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Shiny and comfortable
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Lip Gloss | Sephora
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10. Setting Spray

Locks your makeup in place all day.
 
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Holds makeup in place for hours
All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay
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