Posted on January 21 2020
Looking to make the switch to green beauty or simply need to KonMari your life and take it back to the basics? We’ve put together a list of staple items that everyone—from beginner to expert—should have on hand in their makeup kit.
Check out our list of everything you need in your beauty arsenal below.
Primer
Prep your skin with a face primer—like our Universal Color Correcting Primer—to ensure a flawless and smooth base that will keep your makeup in place all day.
Concealer & Foundation
Whether you wear it everyday or every once in awhile, it’s important to have a liquid or powder foundation on hand to even out your skin tone. Pair it with our Cream Concealer to camouflage imperfections and under eye circles.
Mascara & Eyeliner
Make your eyes pop with a tube of your favorite mascara to curl, lengthen, and add volume to your lashes. Use a matching or contrasting eyeliner shade to further define and softly accent your eyes.
Eyebrow Pencil
Your eyebrows are one of the most important features on your face—shape, fill in, and define them with our Cream Brow Pencil or simply groom and tame them with our Clear Mascara, which doubles as a brow gel.
Red & Nude Lipstick
No kit is complete without a pair of versatile lip colors—a red or similar bold shade along with a neutral shade—that can take you from day to night or work for any occasion. Try Pomegranate, Starlet, or Beso Beso along with Sandstorm, Taupe, or Nude.
Brushes & Sponge
The right tools are essential, and a few brushes along with a blender sponge are all you need. A large rounded brush like our Blush Brush, a small flat brush like our Super Fluff Brush, and a precision brush like our Angle Brush.
Blush & Highlighter
Give your complexion a warm dose of color with a powder or cream blush and add a natural glow with a highlighter or bronzer (or both) depending on the look you prefer—if you lean towards minimal makeup, choose an illuminating powder instead.
Eyeshadow Palette
A neutral eyeshadow palette will allow you to create a multitude of looks with ease—try our Classic Palette II or our Beach Beauty Palette.
Makeup Wipes
For on-the-go and travel-friendly application—or the rare occasion when you can’t wash your face—have a package of biodegradable Cosmetic Wipes handy to effectively remove and cleanup makeup.
Doing your full-face makeup is never easy, especially if you are a beginner. Whether you’re going to a wedding or other special occasions, we have listed all the essentials needed for full-face makeup.
The truth is that you don’t need to buy all brands and kinds of face makeup. You only need this full-face makeup kit to get started.
Before you dive into the sea of colors, let this article be your guide to get you started in the ever-growing world of beauty products. Avoid overdoing and underestimating the potential of beautifying physical appearance through full-face makeup. So, let’s get started. Shall we?
Yes, you only need eight items for your full-face makeup. If you want to have a natural yet elegant look on every occasion, here are the things needed inside your makeup kit.
Let’s start our list with face makeup.
Ask every artist, and they will tell you the importance of applying a primer before painting. It is the same with beautification. You need to start with a clean face before applying the makeup. Thus, you need a foundation for a full-face makeup.
Applying a foundation is the first step after prepping your skin. It helps in avoiding the dreaded “cakey” look on your face. Use a beauty sponge to put the foundation, and never use your fingers even when you just washed it. The beauty sponge absorbs the product gradually, which will give you the ideal amount of foundation for your complexion.
After putting on your chosen foundation, next is the concealer. It is a must-have for any beauty routine that offers a photoshopped-looking finish. But it is the trickiest makeup essential to master.
For full-face makeup, you need to look for a face concealer and an eye concealer. For the latter, make sure that it has a hydrating feature to heal those fine lines under your eyes. On the other hand, face concealers should be denser and quite dry to cover up pesky blemish or discoloration.
Bronzer gives your face a splash. A great bronzer adds a touch of color to a washed-out complexion. For an instant lift, lightly dust bronzer in the hairline, across the cheekbones, and all over the neck.
It’s time to highlight those beautiful eyes. Let’s continue our list with eye makeup essentials.
Eyeliners give your eyes sultriness and glam. It is flexible to take my makeup look from day tonight. Pencil eyeliners are excellent for beginners because it’s less fussy to use. As you gain more experience applying eyeliners, you can go with other eyeliner kinds that will give you a winged eyeliner look.
According to expert makeup artists, the best way to apply eyeliner is to start in the middle of the eye. Then, lightly dot the pencil into the lash. Gradually work your way to the outer part of your eyes. It’s easy to create a more natural look by connecting the dots.
Mascara will lengthen those lashes and give it a flick. Even the most novice of makeup beginners will have trouble with this one. Apply one or two coats of mascara with your freshly dipped wand before you finish your look.
Neutral eyeshadow palettes are perfect for everyone. As much as possible, stick to colors that are easy to blend. It includes taupes, bronzes, browns, and cream-colored shadows. It will give you an effortless look great for all eye colors.
You only need three simple tools to get a natural look for your eyeshadow. First is the Eyeshadow brush. It is the staple for applying powder to the lid. The second tool is the smudge brush. For a heavier application of the product, this brush is usually packed together with dense bristles.
Choosing a pencil eraser-sized dome will ensure you have more control over the application. Finally, the blending brush. This tool lets you blend a soft color into the crease or buff it up above the crease.
We are near to accomplishing full-face makeup. For the eyebrows makeup essentials, beginners usually only need one tool to make an even brow line.
If you are a beginner, you can fill in brows using either a brow gel or a powder shadow. When you first start, powder tends to be more forgiving. If you plan on applying a lot of product at once, then use a more coarse brush.
When it comes to full-face makeup, lips are the last thing you want to work on but should never forget. But what kind of lip makeup essential should you get?
Lipsticks are essential for an irresistible pout and can completely change a look. Lip colors with a neutral base and a pop of color are essentials for every girl’s purse. Beginners should stick with a formula that has more hydration for its forgiving nature.
Choose a shade that is a little darker than your natural lip undertone for the perfect wash of color. If you want to add a pop of color, you can choose coral, berry, or pink.
A beautiful and natural full-face makeup will only be successful if you’re preparing to take care of your skin. It’s easy to forget that to get the “perfect look,” you also need to prepare your face for makeup.
It includes flawless skin, defined cheekbones, bright eyes, and hydrated lips. Here are six easy steps to prepare your face for makeup so that you can use them for both everyday makeup and special occasions.
Start with washing your face with lukewarm water. Then, use a soft and mild cleanser to even out your skin tone. It will help you achieve smoother skin as well.
If you have sensitive skin, make sure to refrain from cleansers that have glycolic acid. This ingredient can cause redness and skin irritation. Look for something gentle that will help you achieve the look you desire and prepare your face for a dewy glow.
A pH-balanced cleanser should have a pH between 5 and 6. The best cleaner for you is one that matches your skin’s pH balance, assuming you have no severe skin problems. A slightly more acidic cleanser will help your skin fight bacteria if you have acne-prone skin.
Exfoliator eliminates the culprits behind cakey look makeups, which are dead skin cells. When you exfoliate your skin, you reveal a new layer of smoother skin.
Look for an exfoliator scrub with tiny granules that are in circular shapes. Avoid harmful ingredients that could tear your skin and make it excessively dry. When you exfoliate your face, make sure to do the same with your neck.
After exfoliating your skin, apply toner or serum. A toner is perfect if you have oily skin, while serum works magic for those with dry skin. The latter works excellently in hydrating the face.
We often tend to skip this step, but it is crucial. The best serum should have vitamin C for smoothening the skin. Look for Sodium hyaluronate that helps in sealing the moisture level of your skin. Finally, herms help in hydrating the skin and minimize the effects of aging.
Eye cream should have a thin texture. It helps in moisturizing and even out the skin tone around your eyes. Make sure you apply your eye cream properly around the delicate and light area around your eyes.
Whether you have oily or dry skin, applying a moisturizer is non-negotiable. You should use a light moisturizer before applying makeup to prevent the base from becoming oily. But you have to make sure that your chosen moisturizer matches your skin type. Instead of rubbing it in, one method is to press the moisturizer onto your skin. It allows the fluid to penetrate your skin effectively and activate your skin cells.
If you have acne-prone skin or uneven outbreaks, seek a non-comedogenic oil-free moisturizer. If you have dry skin, seek a heavier cream to use during the day. A heavier cream will also give the base a dewy, “just-out-of-the-shower” appearance.
Once you complete these steps in prepping your face, you can start applying a primer. It is our first step in using full-face makeup.
Whether you’re attending a wedding or another special event, we’ve compiled a list of all the requirements for full-face makeup. There’s nothing wrong with applying makeup, especially if it would make you feel more confident about yourself.
If you are a beginner, we at Lash Out Loud Beauty Bar can help you. We can help you enhance facial makeup and even highlight the beauty of your eyes through lash extensions.
Lash Out Loud Beauty Bar
15349 Los Gatos Blvd C, Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-449-2394