Makeup for Beginners

Hi there lovely's, today I'm going to be talking about makeup. Yeah I know it's very basic but I was requested to do a guide for beginners and what kind of price ranges you are looking at for the products I show you today.

First of all I want to start out by saying that makeup should be something you enjoy and use it as a hobby rather than hiding your natural beauty. I mean we all get spots, me especially I tend to have oily skin so I use moisturizers that stop me breaking out and creams in case I do end up getting a few now and again. If you want to see a Skin Care Routine then comment below!

So if you're new to buying makeup I don't recommend that you buy high priced brands, like Benefit because you need to find what kind of things are right for your own skin. In this makeup kit I haven't included foundations or concealers as most of them are highly priced for a good one but also the fact is if you're a much younger user, you shouldn't feel you need to buy something expensive to hide a few spots you might have. Even now after a few months of using makeup, I don't use foundation. I now and then use concealer if I have a small breakout but that's about it. Enough about my skin lets get into the main part of my blog.

Miss Sporty 'Curve it!' Mascara:

At only £3.99, I think this a margin mascara. When I first started out in makeup, I used this and it did the job well done! The reason I think this is good for beginners is because Miss Sportys' range is limited meaning it's not hard to choose the right thing for you. They also have two other Mascaras if you're interested in looking for a different brush or the type of eyelash you want to see. The only thing about this mascara is that it tends to flake a lot but that's probably just me as I pick at it. It does in some cases make your eyes feel heavy so if you don't want that, then I would go for a different one. I didn't know much about makeup when I started buying it but you learn from experience!

 Soap&Glory Eye Shadow pallet:

I was lucky enough to purchase this is the boots sale for £8 when at full price this would be £16. Now there are cheaper pallets than this however I thought this was a good one to suggest as it has more natural colours that a beginner would use. Don't go out and buy a Naked pallet if you aren't sure on what you're doing. I really love these eye shadows and so far, I haven't seen fault in it. I would recommend that you invest in some good makeup brushes though, because then you can use different techniques such as a smokey eye for example! Other brands that are affordable and have cheap makeup pallets just like this are MUA and Bourjois. These two brands you can find at every Superdrug in the UK so probably check them out if you are looking for something even cheaper than £8. My favourite from this pallet is vanilla as its a creamy white, perfect for winter!

No7 High shine Lipgloss:

If you are thinking of buying a lipgloss, I wouldn't buy a dark and very pigmented one to start off with. This No7 Lipgloss just gives a small tint and shine to your lips. I don't remember how much I paid for this product however it's a nice colour for if you are going to school or if you just want to have a natural look. Nowadays I don't tend to use this much as I'm into having a darker colour at the moment, however this might be what you're personally looking for.

These next two steps are optional and if I'm honest take a lot of time and effort if you're only just starting out!

No7 Stay Precise felt tip liner:

 For a beginner, I wouldn't normally recommend using eyeliner because it is very hard to make sure both of the eyes  have the same amount. If you're feeling ambitious and choose to do this then, this liner is the best to get. I have found that liquid eyeliner is best suited for me as I feel it is easier to apply. In most cases it can become a messy product to use which is why i chose the felt tip. I like to describe it as colouring in the lines, as when you do it, it's easier to draw a line across and then colour it in! If you want to have a tutorial on how I do my eyeliner let me know!

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Rimmel London Eye Brow pencil:

The first thing I will say about using an eyebrow pencil is to firstly evaluate whether you actually know to use one or not. You dont want to get the wrong colour or look like you have slugish looking eyebrows! Personally I use eyebrow pencils because my eyebrows look grey and if I don't pluck them, its a massive problem. First rule: Don't ever pluck your eyebrows unless there a complete mess! Once you pluck them you have to continue doing it. This Rimmel London pencil was only £2.99 which I find incredible because it works well with my skin. I have darker hair so to suite me I use a dark colour to contrast them in. If you have blonde hair, you might think about using a more lighter colour than the one shown!

I hope that this has helped with any queries you might have about first time buying Makeup. Feel free to let me know whether this might of helped you or if you already wear makeup, maybe you saw something you might splurge on for yourself! Have a nice day! 

                                                                                                     -Jasmilia xo