Are you ready to experiment with your looks, but don't know what makeup products to collect? Learn how to buy basic makeup needs and other extras that can add to your collection.
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Part 1 of 3: Buying Basic Makeup
Step 1. Choose a foundation that matches your skin tone
Most brands will sell foundation in light, medium, and dark shades. Some companies also sell foundations based on skin undertones: warm, neutral, and cool. These colors will suit your skin tone better, but the wrong undertones will make your face look "unnatural". You can buy foundation in the form of cream, liquid, or powder.
- The coverage of the cream foundation is the best. Cream foundations are the best for normal or dry skin types.
- A liquid foundation will provide light to medium coverage. Liquid foundations are great for all skin types and easy to apply.
- A powder foundation will provide the least amount of coverage. This type of foundation is not recommended for dry skin types, but is good for people with oily skin types.
- Try buying a few different foundations: a powder foundation to use when you don't want to use too much makeup, and a liquid or cream foundation when you want to use more makeup.
Step 2. Buy blush to make your cheeks look more attractive
Most foundations will even out skin tone and cover areas of skin that appear reddened, but can make your face look plain and one-dimensional. Bring your face to life with blush. Blush is sold in powder or cream form. Here are some tips for choosing a blush color:
- If you have fair skin, go for a light pink. Some peach tones might work for you too.
- If you have medium skin, go for pink and peach. A little mauve will also look good on people with cool skin undertones.
- If you have dark skin, try berry, coral, and bronze tones.
- Try to choose a lighter color for everyday activities, and a darker color for events at night.
Step 3. Find an eye shadow that matches your eye color
Eye shadow can make your eyes appear bigger and brighter. Try buying two or three different sets of eye shadow. That way, you can wear eye shadow in a different color and match your outfit. Be sure to buy an eye shadow set in a lighter color for everyday activities, and an eye shadow set in a darker or lighter color for evening events. Here are some eyeshadow colors that you can try:
- If you have brown eyes, you can wear almost any shade of eyeshadow including aqua, bronze/copper/gold, brown, blue, green, purple, and silver.
- If you have hazel eyes, wear brown, bronze/gold, green, and purple eyeshadow. Avoid blue eye shadow.
- If your eyes are blue, choose eyeshadow in warm colors like dark brown, gold, and orange. You can also wear eyeshadow in colors like blue, silver, purple, and pale pink.
- If your eyes are green, try shades of cream and tan, bronze/copper/gold, brown, purple, peach and green.
Step 4. Add black and brown eyeliner to your makeup collection
Black eyeliner is classic, but brown eyeliner is a great addition to your makeup collection because it's soft and perfect for a natural daytime look. You can buy liquid eyeliner and pencils. Pencil eyeliner is the easiest type to use, but you may prefer a liquid eyeliner look.
Try using a pencil eyeliner for a natural look and a black liquid eyeliner for a dramatic look at night
Step 5. Make eyelashes look more beautiful with mascara
Like eyeliner, black is the most classic. Brown mascara will give you a softer look, especially if you have light hair. Look for mascara that adds volume, lengthens lashes, or both!
Step 6. Find the right lipstick and lip liner
Try buying a dark lipstick to wear on special occasions at night and a lighter/natural color lipstick to wear during the day. Make sure to match the color of your lipstick and lip liner.
Step 7. Buy concealer to hide blemishes
If you have acne, want to cover dark circles, or hide moles, a concealer can be very useful. You can buy it in liquid, cream, or stick form.
Part 2 of 3: Buying Other Makeup Supplies
Step 1. Purchase a makeup remover
If you plan to wear makeup every day, buy a good quality makeup remover. You will need a basic makeup remover for the face, and a gentle cleanser for eye makeup.
Step 2. Buy toner and moisturizer
Toner will help make pores appear smaller, while moisturizer will keep your skin hydrated. Moisturizer is especially important for people whose skin is dry and looks cracked when applying foundation.
Step 3. Purchase a good quality makeup brush
You will need a number of brushes to apply the eyeshadow and powder. You can buy these brushes separately or as a set.
- Lipstick can be applied directly from the holder, or using a lipstick brush.
- Eye shadow will require several brushes: a brush with soft bristles, a brush for shaping the crease, and a brush for blending it.
- Powder brushes are great for use when applying powder, foundation, and blush.
- A foundation brush can be used to apply liquid foundation. You can also apply liquid foundation and cream using a makeup sponge.
Step 4. Consider buying a makeup case or bag
A container or bag will help keep your makeup clean and tidy. In addition, with a makeup case or bag, you can also take your makeup with you when you travel or when you have to reapply makeup on the go.
Part 3 of 3: Buying Extra Makeup
Step 1. Consider buying a face primer to make your foundation last longer
While not mandatory, a facial primer can help make your foundation look smoother by covering pores and imperfections. You can buy primers in different finishes, including matte.
Step 2. Beautify your eyelashes with an eyelash curler
Eyelash curlers are especially useful for people with straight eyelashes. Compared to the use of mascara, eyelash curler can also make eyelashes look more dramatic.
Step 3. Make eyelashes appear thicker with false eyelashes
Also make sure to buy eyelash glue. False eyelashes are great for special occasions at night, and will make your eyes look more glamorous. However, keep in mind that false eyelashes can only be worn a few times before they need to be replaced.
Step 4. Try an eyebrow shaping makeup kit to make eyebrows thicker and more dramatic
This kit usually includes a brush, powder, and cream or gel. You can use this tool to shave, shape, and thicken your eyebrows.
Step 5. Buy a tinted moisturizer to use when you don't want to wear too much makeup
Moisturizer is an important part of skin care and should be used every day. However, sometimes you may not want to wear too much makeup. A tinted moisturizer is a great option to use during these times as it will even out skin tone, but is light enough to leave your face feeling like you're not wearing makeup. In addition, moisturizer will also make your face hydrated and fresh.
Step 6. Make your lips shine with lip gloss
You can apply lip gloss directly after applying lipstick, or you can use it only (without lipstick) when you don't want to wear too much makeup. Lip gloss does not have to be matched with lipstick because it is transparent in color. Try lip gloss in a few different colors; Most lip glosses also contain flavoring.
Step 7. Buy a setting powder or setting spray
Although you don't have to buy a lot, setting powder and setting spray can help make your makeup last longer, especially in hot weather.
Step 8. Look for free makeup samples
This will help you decide what makeup brands you like and don't like. Look online or ask for free samples that you can try at the supermarket. Be sure to jot down the products you need to buy so you remember them (and don't over-buy).
Step 9. Buy nail polish
Nail polish will make your nails look beautiful. If you don't want to buy a lot of nail polish, use a cream or nude and clear nail polish. However, don't forget to buy a nail polish remover. If your budget is tight, try buying used bottles.
Tips
- Find out information about the durability of certain makeup products. For example, mascara can last up to 3 months while lipstick can last up to 3 years.
- Buy makeup one by one, and not immediately in large quantities.
- Keep in mind that makeup that looks good on a friend's face may not work for you.
- Try buying products from different makeup brands; some of them may be more suitable for you, and some may give you an allergic reaction.
- Make sure to replace any expired makeup.
- Set a budget. Don't spend all your money on makeup. Some cheap and good quality makeup brands are Elf (eyes lips face), NYX, and NYC.
