Hello beautiful, I missed you! 

Thought of some more makeup tips for you, not that you need it *wink wink*, but since you are new to makeup, how about we build a kit with everything you need?

1. Moisturizer 

Firstly, you’re gonna wanna start with a moisturizer! Yes, hydration matters more than a primer. If you are new to makeup and need more time to prime, skip it and do your skincare instead!

 My fave drugstore moisturizers are the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and the La Roche-Posay line in general, *Muah, chefs kiss* 

2. Concealer 

Next is concealer to cover up those bags under your eyes… Chanel bags, of course, but we wanna cover them up nonetheless. 

As a beginner, I started with the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, which is easy to blend and provides excellent coverage! If you are a beginner to makeup, I suggest skipping foundation; you will get there, but for now, let’s keep it as natural as possible, and the fewer steps, the better! 

3. Eyeshadow

Next for the eyes, eyeshadow! If you want to add a little something something to your eyelids, you want to add a little colour. You must try the Rimmel Wonder Cloud Whipped Cream Eyeshadow with Built-in Primer. All the pigment you’re looking for while having that primer in there to make it last all day!

4. Blush/Bronzer

If we want to do blush and bronzer to sculpt out the cheeks, I recommend the e.l.f. Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder Palette. It’s a total dupe for the Nars Bronzer Duo, but way more affordable and still gives enough pigment to the skin!

5. Mascara

Onto lashes, baby, we could go on for days with recommendations of drugstore mascaras. But I’ll cut it down to 3 suggestions for now… 

1-Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara. Yes, please! 

2-L’Oréal Lash Paradise Mascara, you already know! 

3-Essence I Love Extreme Volume Mascara, and we do too!

6. Lippies

Next to the lippies, if you are a fan of just a *touch* or a *sprinkle* of colour with the added hydration benefit, you will love the Baby Lips Moisturizing Balm by Maybelline; these bring back memories! The smell and feel of these are lovely, though; they also have a natural look. 

If you’re like me and love lipstick, you will fall in love with L’Oréal Colour Riche Original Satin Lipsticks. Unique nude shades in this line are very compatible with high-end shades. 

7. Setting Spray/Finishing Powder

Now, let’s lock in all that hard work you did as an intro to makeup! Bravo!

For that, I’d suggest the Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder. Again, what I used as a beginner to makeup. It’s inexpensive but did the job of setting all the cream products in place. A must-try!

For setting spray, the NYX line of setting sprays is excellent, be sure to pick the one right for your skin concerns. Another great one is the L’Oréal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set.

And you’re ready to go!

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What a great time to start building your makeup kit; with these basics, you’ll be able to discover your talents with makeup. Keep an open mind with makeup, and don’t be afraid to play! After all, it comes off, and you might discover your new go-to makeup look. 

Hope you get to try some of these products out the next time you’re on the hunt for some new ones, girly!

 

xo

Chantel

 

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