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A Beginner-Friendly Guide To Starting Or Refreshing Your Makeup Collection

We pulled the the best beginner-friendly products for makeup newbies.
A Beginner-Friendly Guide To Starting Or Refreshing Your Makeup Collection
By Jailynn Taylor · Updated April 21, 2022

Can’t find the right foundation? Unsure what’s the best concealer to cover those stubborn acne scars? Wondering how the makeup gurus are keeping their beats on all day? It can be intimidating as a makeup newbie to find what products you need to have a well-rounded makeup kit. Scrolling through Tik Tok and Youtube can become overwhelming when you don’t know where to start.

When beginning to curate your beauty collection, you should keep a few things in mind– your skin type, your budget, and the type of looks you want to go for. Do you want a natural glow or a full-face glam? Do you prefer investing in your products, or are you seeking more affordable options? If you have an oily skin type, you may want to avoid oil-based products. Whereas if you have dryer skin, that may be a product you opt for.

From start to finish, here we’ll cover beginner-friendly staples for every product category. Whether you’re a novice to makeup, just want to add to your collection of essential tools, or get back to the basics, this guide is for you.

Check below for your makeup bag staples.

01
PrimerMilk Makeup Mini Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer The Hydro Grip primer was designed with one goal: a smooth foundation finish that looks and stays all day. Available at Milk Makeup
18 Shop Now
02
ConcealersNYX Professional Makeup HD Concealer Wand Medium Coverage Under Eye Concealer
HD Concealer Wand Instantly reduce the look of imperfections with NYX Hi Definition Photo Concealer Wand. Available at NYX Professional Makeup
6 Shop Now
03
Tarte Shape Tape™ Concealer
Tape™ Concealer Dark circles? Dark spots? Don’t know her. Available at Tarte
30 Shop Now
04
Application Toolse.l.f. Cosmetics Flawless Face 6 Piece Brush Collection
6 Piece Brush Collection To paint you have to have a brush. Available at e.l.f. Cosmetics
15 Shop Now
05
Beautyblender Original Beautyblender
Beautyblender A makeup artist’s secret weapon for a seamless blend. Available at Beautyblender
20 Shop Now
06
FoundationMaybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation
Matte + Poreless Foundation Maybelline’s Fit Me Foundation leaves skin matte and imperfections blurred– perfect for everyday use. Available at Maybelline
5.94 Originally 8.49 Shop Now
07
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation
Luminous Silk Foundation Bring out the natural radiance of your skin with this buildable foundation. Available at Armani Beauty
65 Shop Now
08
Setting PowderBLK/OPL Soft Velvet Finishing Powder
Velvet Finishing Powder BLK/OPL says to be the “IRL filter” that will leave your makeup set all day. Available at BLK/OPL
8.36 Originally 11.95 Shop Now
09
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Translucent Loose Setting Powder No flashback with this 16-hour- wear setting powder—a staple in any makeup kit. Available at Laura Mercier
39 Shop Now
10
Brow ProductsGlossier Boy Brow
Boy Brow Boy Brow can tame any unruly set of brows. Available at Glossier
16 Shop Now
11
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Brow Pencil
Precision Brow Pencil This brow pencil gets straight to the point—ideal for cleaning up brows that need a little extra TLC. Available at Anastasia Beverly Hills
23 Shop Now
12
Eyeshadow PalettesColourPop Set In Stone
Set In Stone Palette All the nudes and shimmers you need for a natural beat or a soft glam. Available at ColourPop
16 Shop Now
13
NYX Professional Makeup Swear By It Eyeshadow Palette
Swear By It Eyeshadow Palette Go bold with this wide array of vibrant eyeshadow colors fit for any beginner’s makeup kit. Available at NYX Professional Makeup
35 Shop Now
14
EyelinersMaybelline TattooStudio Gel Pencil Eyeliner
Gel Pencil Eyeliner This gel pencil gives you 36 hours of wear without smudging or fading. Available at Maybelline
9.99 Shop Now
15
Stila Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
Liquid Eye Liner If you are meticulous about your eyeliner wings, Stila’s liquid liner is a must-have. Available at Stila
23 Shop Now
16
Lip ProductsFenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer The only grab-and-go gloss you need. Available at Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
20 Shop Now
17
MAC Cremesheen Lipstick
Cremesheen Lipstick MAC lipstick may be beginner-friendly but will have you looking like an expert. Available at MAC
19 Shop Now
18
MascarasMaybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
Lash Sensational Mascara Length and volume with no clumping? *Adds to cart* Available at Maybelline
10.99 Shop Now
19
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
Lash Sensational Mascara When you want that lash extension look without all the fuss. Available at Maybelline
10.99 Shop Now
20
Bronzer, Blush & HighlighterNARS Mini Laguna Getaway Bronzer Powder
Laguna Getaway Bronzer Powder The Laguna Bronzer will have you looking snatched and sunkissed. Available at NARS
18 Shop Now
21
ILIA Multi-Stick Cream Blush + Lip Tint
Cream Blush + Lip Tint You don’t get more beginner-friendly than a 2-in-1 lip and cheek tint. No brushes needed. Available at Ilia
34 Shop Now
22
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter
Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter Saie’s Dewy Highlighter Gel creates a lustrous shine that compliments any complexion. Available at Saie
28 Shop Now
23
Setting SpraysNYX Professional Makeup Matte Finish Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray Vegan Formula
Vegan Setting Spray A beginner-friendly setting spray that will hold your makeup down all day. Available at NYX Professional Makeup
9.50 Shop Now
24
Urban Decay Cosmetics All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
All Nighter Setting Spray Tried and true for taking you to the party and the morning after. Available at Urban Decay Cosmetics
33 Shop Now
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