Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE MAKEUP. I even have a
room in my house dedicated to doing my makeup (more on the room in another
post) Creating my own cosmetic line is a
short term goal of mine. People often ask me questions about applying and
buying makeup. MAC of course is my brand of choice but you can have a
fabulously beat face on a budget. Below in no particular order are my top 10 makeup must haves for
whether you are a pro or a newcomer to make up
10. Brushes
For that flawless airbrush look it is essential that you use a foundation brush. Brushes spread the product much more evenly and allow you to use less product than sponges thus saving you money in the long run. Elf Cosmetics has many affordable brushes I prefer the Studio line
9. Moisturizer
Before any makeup application cleanse and moisturize your face. I have oily skin so I use an oil control moisturizer such as Murad Oil Control Mattifier
8. Primer
Primer protects your face and allows for a flawless finish it also makes your makeup last longer. My favorite primer is Black Radiance Shine Control Primer
7. Foundation
When choosing foundation chose a budget friendly brand that blends well with your complexion. I'm a brown skin girl my favorite drug store brand is Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse in Cocoa. My go to department store brand is MAC Studio Fix Cream in color NW45
6. Blush
After you've applied your foundation you may feel the need to add a little color back into your face. I always have a problem picking out blush so I purchased a pallet with many different colors from coastalscents.com
5. Mascara
I hate false lashes because I can never apply them correctly and I am always afraid that they will fall off (how embarrassing) My lashes are naturally long and thick but throw in some mascara and I look like I have falsies. I change mascara like I change my shoes: very often so my favorite right now is Maybelline Great Lash
4. Nude Lipstick
Every makeup addict needs a great nude color lipstick to add to her collection. I like NYX Creamy Beige paired with their Espresso lip liner. This looks great on women of color
3. MAC's Mineralize Skin Finish
Really nothing that I can say about this product except that no makeup application is complete without it.
2. Makeup Remover Wipes
The best tip that I can give is to never ever sleep in your makeup! These Neutrogena makeup remover clothes are not only great but are very affordable
1. Smile
Makeup may seem overwhelming but it can be a lot of fun. Don't run out and buy all of these products start off small and build your collection. Remember "Dolled Up" is defined by how you feel not how you look
Hi Rikaida, Great blog on makeup 101. I purchased a makeup brush set from ebay which has all the brushes that would come in a mac makeup kit. It rolls up so I can store easily and I have a cleanser from mac to help preserve the brushes. One thing that is a great tip that I used to miss was #3 skin finish. I had my makeup done and saw this was applied so I will do it going forward. Any tips on using concealer?
ReplyDeleteHi Tamiera,
DeleteThat brush set that you described sounds like my type of set I may have to go check out ebay and purchase one myself. As far as concealer I love concealer on most day I just wear concealer and a tinted moisturizer and my skin finish powder. I use the coastalscents camouflage pallet it has about 10 different colors. When I am going out on the town and wearing a full face of makeup I use it to highlite and contor my face. Check it out at www.coastscents.com I think you'll like it they also have a camo quad with just 4 colors if the 10 is too much for ou.
Thanks