MUST-HAVES FOR EVERY BASIC MAKE UP KIT

When you're just starting to get to know make up, the hardest part of it really is, "What should I buy?" I'm sure you've experienced buying make up from a store and coming home thinking, so....how do I use his again??? And you end up never using it. There are so many products that you can purchase in the market and I know how confusing that can get! 

In this post, I'm going to give you the 10 things every girl needs in her everyday make up kit. These are the most BASIC make up products so make sure you have these before falling for those other products you don't really need but can explore later on. These products will help you achieve flawless make up for your everyday looks, whether you're going to school, work, or going for a night out with friends.

1. Powder Foundation - Every girl needs a powder to look fresh all day. Even if your skin is flawless, you'll need it. It will help seal in your make up making it last longer plus avoiding that shiny and oily look (yuck!) you get after hours of being out and about! (You can opt to add liquid foundation to your kit if you want heavier coverage)

2. Concealer - We all wish we had no acne, no sun spots, no blemishes whatsoever, and no dark circles. Unfortunately, even the most perfect of complexions still need a little concealing here and there. Conceal your blemishes and make sure to set it with powder ;)

3. Blush - Apply a pinkish blush on the apples of your cheeks, just to add some color into your face. Make sure you blend to make it a natural flushed look.

4. Lipsticks - I recommend every girl to have and wear lipstick. If you're not a fan, stick to colors close to your lip color. I recommend having at least a pink, red, and a natural shade in your kit. Even if your eye make up is simple, a nice lipstick can immediately make a statement! 

5. Eyeshadow Palette in Earth Tones - Browns and Pinks flatter almost every girl's skin tone. It's amazing how a little eyeshadow can make a difference in our sleepy, tired eyes. You don't have to be an expert in applying eyeshadow, just don't use too many colors if you're still practicing! One shade will do for a beginner, just to open up your eyes. (I'm due for an eye shadow tutorial, soon I promise!)

6. Eyeliner in Black and Brown - Eyeliners instantly make your eyes open and look more defined with eyeliner! It doesn't matter what kind you use -- pencil, gel, or liquid. Don't skip this. It makes a HUGE difference.

7. Eyelash Curler - Open up your eyes even more by curling your lashes. It makes you look more feminine and your eyes look extra flirty. You won't regret it!


8. Black Waterproof Mascara - Of course, after curling your lashes, apply mascara! I recommend it to be waterproof because we don't want it sliding and smudging throughout the day. You can turn  your work make up into night make up and trust me, IT WILL STAY ON.

9. Eyebrow Pencil - Groomed eyebrows, as I've said in my previous posts, frame your face and give you a more polished and glamorous look. If you don't care to look at your eyebrows, other people do. And it will unfortunately make your face look untidy especially if you have a lot of stray hair so please, keep your brows neat :)

10. Moisturizer with SPF - I know this isn't counted as make up, but I believe that nice make up starts with good looking skin. Apply moisturizer religiously, before applyting make up in the morning and before going to sleep. I assure you that you will definitely see good results in your skin after a few weeks. :)

EXTRA TOOLS/ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR MAKE UP KIT: (these are some of the tools I feel you need in applying the products above, for a more flawless and polished look)

1. A Fluffy Powder/Blush Brush - Use it in applying your face powder and your blush, to make the coverage even throughout your face. I prefer brushes over sponges because sometimes sponges lay it on too thick for my liking.


2. Eyeshadow Brush - I personally never liked those small applicators that come with eye shadow palettes. One, it's difficult to blend your eye shadow with it. Two, they get lost or they get ruined after a few weeks of regular use. This is why I recommend a brush. Blending is a must in eye shadow.






I hope this guide helps you start your make up kit! :) Feel free to comment! :)