LOW/ MID/ HIGH-END MAKEUP OPTIONS FOR BEGINNERS!
This past week I went shopping with two girlfriends of mine. The idea was that they wanted to get a basic makeup kit so they could improve or rather actually start wearing it hahaha. So then I thought, maybe there are more people out there, who have no idea about makeup or what to get so that's where I got the idea for this post! Here I'll be posting the makeup you need as a beginner and a variety of options. Where the options may vary in price range, all the recommendations are seen as good quality and good functioning makeup! So, let's get started!
1. MOISTURIZER
You can buy the most expensive makeup in the world but it wouldn't matter unless you have a good base. Having a good moisturizer sets the tone for the rest of the products. Choosing a good moisturizer however is tricky, you need to first figure out your skin type (dry, oily, combination, acne prone) and then find a moisturizer to suit your skins need.
LOW- END OPTION
Nivea Urban Skin Protect for around 7€
MID-RANGE OPTION
Clinique Superdefense Daily Moisturizer for around 37€
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HIGH-END OPTION
La Mer Moisturizing Cream for a cool 160€ (bruh!)
Read more about the best moisturizers on the market here
2. PRIMER
So primer is basically there to create a layer between your skin and the makeup. A good primer also helps diminish the look of pores, evens your skin's texture and helps your makeup look better and last longer.
LOW-END OPTION
The Ordinary High-Adhesive Silicone Primer for around 5€
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MID-RANGE OPTION
Fenty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer for around 32€
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HIGH-END OPTION
Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer for around 20-80€ (depending on size)
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3. FOUNDATION
A good foundation can make or break your makeup look. Choose one that's too dark and people will call you out in a heartbeat, choose one that's too light and people will compare you to a ghost. Foundations can be liquid, solid, cream and it's up to you to choose the one that works best for your skin. If it's your first time, don't hesitate to ask the shop assistant for help, if you describe your skin type, they will help you find the perfect shade and match for you.
LOW-END OPTION
Maybelline Fit Me for around 6€
MID-RANGE OPTION
Fenty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation for around 33€
HIGH-END OPTION
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation for around 50€
Read more about the best foundations on the market here
4.CONCEALER
So concealer's purpose is in the name, it's there to conceal. Usually we use it to hide our dark circles, age spots, discoloration, blemishes and sometimes people even use it to give a brightening effect.
LOW-END OPTION
Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer for around 5€
MID-RANGE OPTION
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer for around 30€
HIGH-END OPTION
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer for around 28€ (maybe not high end in price but definitely in quality)
Read more about the best concealers on the market here
5. POWDER
The main job of powder is to prevent your makeup from melting and moving throughout the day and also to mattify the skin. There are so many different types of powders to choose from, setting powder, mattifying powder, luminous powder, pore minimizing powder. The options are limitless!
LOW-END OPTION
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder for around 5€
MID-RANGE OPTION
Mac Mineralize Skin Finish Natural Powder for around 32€
HIGH-END OPTION
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder for around 35€
Read more about the best powders on the market here
6. EYEBROWS
They say that eyebrows are the frame of the face. There are even people who say that if they could only do one part of their face they will only do their eyebrows. A well shaped and filled in eyebrow can make a world of a difference. You can use a pencil, a powder, a pomade, it really depends on you and remember, eyebrows are sisters not twins.
LOW-END OPTION
Essence Eyebrow Designer Pencil for around 2€
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MID-RANGE OPTION
Benefit Precisely My Brow Eyebrow Pencil for around 29€
HIGH-END OPTION
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz for around 30€
Read more about the best eyebrow products on the market here
7. BRONZER-CONTOUR/BLUSH/HIGHLIGHTER TRIO
So this maybe a personal choice but I think if you're a beginner when it comes to makeup, in order to not overwhelm yourself, these face palettes come in handy. There is a contour or bronzer which is used to define or add depth to the face, blush which is used to add colour to the cheeks and a highlighter which adds some luminosity and brightness. Instead of buying separate ones it may be a good idea to play around with these trios.
LOW-END OPTION
Makeup Revolution Ultra Sculpt and Contour Kit for around 3€
MID-RANGE OPTION
Tarte Hamptons Weekender Face Palette for around 22€
HIGH-END OPTION
Too Faced Natural Face Palette for around 47€
Read more about the best face trios on the market here
8. EYESHADOW PALETTES
Well when it comes to eyeshadow palettes there are numerous options but if you're starting off I think it's best to play around with nude palettes until you feel a little more comfortable to branch out and luckily for us there countless nude palettes to choose from.
LOW-END OPTION
Maybelline The Nudes Palette for around 10€
MID-RANGE OPTION
Huda Beauty Obssession Palette in Topaz for around 30€
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HIGH-END OPTION
Anyone of Urban Decay's Naked Palettes which usually go for around 52€
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Read more about the best nude eyeshadow palettes on the market here
9. EYELINER
So eyeliner is really one of the trickiest things to master...I mean who the hell thought that drawing a black line around our eyes would be considered part of makeup??? Eyeliner can take you from Chloe to Chloeopatra, from regular eyes to sultry cat eyes, from 25 year old girl to potential raccoon...well the raccoon look is if you mess it up. The important thing to remember is that practice makes perfect annnnddd.....your eyes will probably tear up like crazy if you have never used it before. It is also important to know that eyeliner comes in different forms and lots of colours. You can use an eyeliner pencil, liquid eyeliner, gel eyeliner, once again, it depends on you but as a beginner I would probably start with a pencil as you tend to have more control.
LOW-END OPTION
Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil for around 2€
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MID-RANGE OPTION
Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner for around 21€
HIGH-END OPTION
Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil for around 21€
Read more about the best eyeliners on the market here
10. MASCARA
If it's one things that I can't live without, it's mascara. It 100% changes or completes my look. A good mascara can give you that voluminous false lash look, if that's what you're going for. If you're going for length, there's one for that too and if it's both, well there's one for that too.
LOW-END OPTION
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect for around 5€
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MID-RANGE OPTION
L'Oreal Lash Paradise for around 11€
HIGH-END OPTION
Too Faced Better Than Sex for around 27€
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Read more about the best mascaras on the market here
11. SETTING SPRAY
So when your makeup is all done, the last step to complete your look and make sure it stays all day is setting spray. You just spritz these little babies to lock in your look and you're good to go!
LOW-END OPTION
e.l.f. Cosmetics Matte Magic Mist and Set for around 5-10€
MID-RANGE OPTION
Mac Prep and Prime Fix Plus Setting Spray for around 23€
HIGH-END OPTION
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray for around 30€
Read more about the best setting sprays on the market here
12. LIPSTICKS
When it comes to the world of lipsticks there are so many options and finishes, you can go for a matte look, a glossy look, a sheen look and let's not even begin to talk about the various colours. It will be pretty hard to recommend lipsticks but below I have listed a few faves.
LOW-END OPTION
Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick for around 8€
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MID-RANGE OPTION
Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Lipstick for around 18€
HIGH-END OPTION
YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Lipstain for around 35€
Read more about the best lipsticks on the market here
13. BRUSH SET
So the final recommended item on my list are some brushes because what good is makeup if you don't have the correct tools to apply them? A decent face and eye brush set to start you off and you're good to go.
You can check out brush sets from Makeup Revolution which range from as low as 6€
A personal favorite of mine are the brushes from Real Techniques. They're really good quality and you can buy them as a set or individually.
A next great option is the brushes from EcoTools. Really neat design and high functionality and of course vegan approved!
Read more about the best brushes on the market here
So that wraps up my (very long) post about starting your first makeup kit. Remember that these are just the basics and if you are lost about finding your shade or what works best for your skin type please don't hesitate to ask the consultants present, that's what they are there for. It's better to ask for help than go around looking a hot mess haha.
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