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Beginner’s Makeup Guide

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My recommendations for makeup beginners!
 
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Every makeup routine needs a good primer! The elf power grip is a perfect low end primer that works wonders! The sticky consistency helps your foundation, cream products and powders stay on your face without leaving it patchy or greasy. There’s a rea...
Power Grip Primer
 
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A skin tint is the way to go when you don’t want that heavy, caked foundation feeling. It glides on like a serum and it’s buildable! I love how lightweight it is and the shade range is amazing!
Buttermelt Glaze Soft Glow Skin Tint SPF 30
 
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Beginner friendly liquid contour, this will be your best friend! It’s so easy to use, easy to blend (with a brush or sponge) and goes in lightly! It’s subtle but buildable and leaves your skin glowing! If you’re intimidated by liquid contour, this on...
Halo Glow Liquid Contour Wand
 
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This really is like a filter in a tube! This concealer has been a staple in my makeup routine for years! What makes this beginner friendly is the fact that it is easy to blend, not heavy at all, can be used on T-Zone or all over face, and is buildabl...
Concealer | Liquid, Cream, Stick Correctors
 
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Absolutely love this lavender powder from kimchi. A little goes a LONG way so don’t be heavy handed on this one. What makes it beginner friendly is that it is easy to apply, will not leave your skin feeling heavy or powdery, and comes with a lot of p...
PUFF PUFF PASS SET & BAKE POWDER - 01 Ivander
 
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My absolute favorite cool toned bronzer! I have used this for years! The cool toned bronzer works really nicely with my light skin, it’s hard to find a cool toned bronzer so this is actually my hidden gem. But I don’t gatekeep here! And what makes th...
KYDA Face Sculpting Contour Palette Matte
 
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Elf makes some of the most affordable products on the market, which is amazing for beginners! I know eyebrow pencils and pomades and pens can all be so intimidating, especially when you’re new to makeup. But don’t fret, elf’s products are so easy to ...
Eyebrow Makeup - Pencils & Gels
 
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This setting spray will always be my favorite. It keeps makeup on for hours! This has been a dupe for higher brand name products and there’s a reason why, it works like it’s expensive! It’s easy to you, doesn’t smell and gives a refreshing feel to th...
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
 
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This mascara is the best beginner friendly mascara for a reason! It gives subtle volume without looking heavy and because the brush is so thin, it makes precision placement easier! This is perfect for teens just starting out with makeup, or anyone wi...
Lash 'N Roll® Curling & Lifting Mascara
 
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It can be hard to find the PERFECT brush, I used so many but always come back to real techniques. Not only are they affordable, but the quality of all of their products cannot be beat. I’m serious when I tell you they have a brush for EVERYTHING! Mak...
All Makeup Brushes & Sets
 
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Beginner to lashes? These are perfect for you! Whether you want subtle length or volume, lightweight and comfortable, Ardell has everything! The best part is their bands are never thick, and they’re so easy to apply with just your fingers or a lash a...
Ardell Wispies – Iconic, Feathered Lashes