Ok so in this post I'm going to be telling you about the basic products everyone needs to start off their makeup collection. To start, I'll do a starter kit from E.L.F. Cosmetics because their products are super affordable and easy to order off the internet. I'll number the products so you guys can print this out and tick them off as you get the products. Ok so let's jump right in!
1) FOUNDATION: Studio Flawless Finish Foundation $6
The reason why I picked this foundation is because of a few reasons. One being the price. Seriously, who turns down a foundation for $6?! Also, this foundation is oil free which is really good for your skin as it doesn't clog up pores. It also has an SPF of 15 which is always very handy to protect our delicate faces.
2) CONCEALER: Studio Maximum Coverage Concealer $3
The reason why I picked this concealer is because it provides blendable, wearable, customizable coverage for the face. The Oil Free formula is perfect for hiding tattoos, birth marks, dark circles, blemishes, scars and more.
3) POWDER: Studio Tone Correcting Powder $3
The reason for picking this powder is because we don't have a colour correcting primer, so it's always good to have some item for colour correcting in your makeup bag. Also this powder will hide shine and prevent oil from gathering on your face.
4) BLUSH & BRONZER: Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder $3
The reason for choosing this product is because there's a blush and also a bronzer in one case. This cuts down on the amount of space taken up by blush and bronzer in your makeup bag. Also because the two colours are super cute!
5) PRIMER: Studio Mineral Infused Face Primer $6
The reason for choosing this face primer is because every makeup bag needs a face primer and I like the packaging on this one and also the fact that it's a mineral infused primer.
6) HIGHLIGHTER: Essential Shimmering Facial Whip $1
The reason for choosing this product is because it has been compared to the Benefit Highbeam and I really really love that highlighter so I thought that this would be a great replacement.
For brushes, im not going to give reasons for why I picked them because I think most people use whatever brush they want to do the things they want. They don't always use them for what they're actually for so I wanted to let people decide what they could use these brushes for themselves!
7) BRUSHES
Studio Stipple Brush $3
Essential Fan Brush $1
Essential Blushing, Bronzing & Blending Brush $1
Essential Powder Brush $1
Essential Eyeshadow Brush $1
Essential Eye Blending Brush $1
Essential Concealer Brush $1
Essential Eyelash & Brow Wand $1
8) EYESHADOW: Essential Flawless Eyeshadow & Brush Set $3
The reason why I picked this is because it comes with a brush but also because it has 4 gorgeous shades and it tells you where to put each shade of eye shadow which is great for beginners but also professionals!
8) EYELINER: Essential Waterproof Eyeliner Pen $2
The reason for picking this is because waterproof products, although a nightmare to remove, stay all day and are handy because you never know when it could start raining or even just if someone accidentally spills their drink on you!
9) WHITE EYELINER: Essential Eye Widener $1
I picked product because it has a sharpener built in to the lid!
10) MASCARA: Studio Mineral Infused Mascara $3
I just adore products that have extra minerals in them! Also I really like this brush.
11) EYE PRIMER: Essential Primer Eyeshadow $2
I picked this product because it has a really easy to use applicator.
12) TWEEZERS: Essential Slant Tweezers $1
Who doesn't love a slanted tweezers to help you get those stubborn hairs?!
13) EYEBROWS: Studio Eyebrow Lifter & Filler $3
This is great because you can fill in your eyebrows and then highlight your brow bone to get that extra lift.
14) LASHES: Essential Natural Lash Kit $1
Great that the glue is included!
15) LIPSTICK: Essential Lipstick $1
Lipsticks are an essential. No need to justify this one!
16) LIPGLOSS: Essential Super Glossy Lip Shine $1
This colour is so cute and the gloss has a squeezy tube which means you can get the last bit out so there's no waste!
17) BAG: Essential Dump Bag $8
EVERYONE needs a makeup bag to store their bits and pieces and I just love the colour of this one!
So there it is, your complete starter makeup kit and bag! All for $58. I know it seems a lot but it's literally all you need to do your makeup!
I hope you enjoyed reading this and hope it helped you decide on what to buy.
Robyn and Johanna xo
