Basic makeup kit for beginners: what to buy and how to use it

With so many YouTube tutorials, so many daily releases, and so much to choose from, you probably don't even know where to start. If the world of makeup catches your attention but you are not very up to date, we have the guide you were looking for. You don't need tons of products for easy, simple and fashionable makeup. We tell you EVERYTHING you have to and how to use it properly.

Basic kit for beginners in the world of makeup

A suitable makeup base, an eyeshadow palette, a good mascara … You don't need to get tons of products to get an ideal makeup every day. And if you don't believe us, take a look at this gallery. You will change your mind!

The base of the face

Conceive your face as a blank canvas. The first thing we are going to do is apply the base. We recommend a BB Cream (perfect if you have blemishes) or a makeup base if you need more coverage. The latter, tries to be medium and modular coverage. If you have oily skin, you are interested in a mattifying to eliminate shine and, if your skin is dry, opt for a moisturizing and luminous finish. We tell you how to choose the makeup base that best suits your skin type.

Ziaja BB Cream, € 6.78 AVAILABLE HERE

Physicians Formula Nude Wear Foundation, € 19.89 AVAILABLE HERE

Out imperfections

Trust us, you don't need a multi-colored concealer palette to look great. With a green concealer to cover redness and a concealer for dark circles , you have more than enough. We will apply the green concealer before the base, the concealer after dark circles. Make sure the latter is the same tone as the rest of your skin.

Avène Covrance Stick Green Concealer, € 11.50 AVAILABLE HERE

Sephora High Coverage Concealer Dark Circle Concealer, € 13.95 AVAILABLE HERE

Color the face

The basic thing is to have a blush, a highlighter and a bronzer. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on all three, you have at your disposal pallets that are a great 3x1, like this one from W7, one of our favorite brands. First we will apply the bronzer but we will not do it all over the face, but on the outside of the cheeks, on the temples and under the jaw (alternative) to sharpen it. The blush , only on the apples and very delicately. We will apply the illuminator on the top of the cheekbone, on the arch of the eyebrow, on the tip of the nose and if you want also on the tear duct.

W7 The Cheeky Trio Palette, € 9.05

Shades, just the basics

A makeup bag for beginners needs neutral shadows to wear every day. Neutral colors will be your most faithful allies and investing in such a palette will not be a mistake and you will get a lot out of it. And if you need more information, discover here which is the eye shadow that best suits you according to your eye color.

Zoeva Basic Moment Palette, € 24.55.

How do I easily outline my eyes?

Getting the perfect eyeliner is not an easy task, not even for the ones we have been practicing for years. Therefore, you can use liquid eyeliner and apply it with infallible tools or go to the easiest option: a creamy black pencil of a lifetime. Keep in mind that the pencil is more manageable and that, in the event of a mistake, you can erase it better than with a liquid eyeliner. We also recommend that the pencil in question be creamy because it will be more generous with your eyelid and you will not have to do more than one stroke.

Marc Jacobs Matte Highliner Pencil, € 22.55

Mascara or false eyelashes? The eternal doubt

Each one has its good things and its bad things. We think that as a beginner, you might as well go for a classic mascara. Discover here the best mascara for less than € 40.

If you want to have false eyelashes in the bedroom in case you ever become Beyoncé, get some low cost and easy to apply. Tip to apply false eyelashes correctly: Before applying the glue, measure them on your eyelid. You will most likely have to cut them to your size; don't be afraid to do it. Apply glue in a reasonable amount, let it dry a bit, and place them just above your original lashes.

Gigi de Sosu By SJ false eyelashes, € 5.95 AVAILABLE HERE

Hourglass Caution Extreme Lashes Mascara, € 30.55 AVAILABLE HERE

Perfect lips

If you are not very good at painting your lips or want to wear a perfect color, we have an infallible trick. Take an eyeliner the same color as your lipstick and line your lips carefully. Do not do it often but for parts of the lip. Fill your lips with it and apply the lipstick on top. In addition, the two layers will ensure a longer duration.

They're Real! Profiler and lipstick in a single Benefit product, € 22.95

Brush set

Don't mess around with brushes like crazy, it's better to have few but use them. You need a brush for cream or liquid products and that is synthetic hair. With the same brush that you apply the bronzer you can also apply the blush. The highlighter is applied with a smaller and more precise brush and for the shadows you need a smudge brush. Take a look at our makeup brush usage manual.

Real Techniques brush set, € 24.85

The forgotten basics

Everything is very nice until you have to clean the brushes. Did you know that one of the causes of sudden acne is dirt accumulated on makeup brushes and brushes? Make an effort and clean them at least once every two weeks. If you don't have time because you want to use the brush now, apply a spray cleaner. But when you have a moment, use a specific product for it and do it on a silicone surface.

Real Techniques Deep Cleansing Cleaner, € 8.75 AVAILABLE HERE

BrushEgg silicone base, € 7.99 AVAILABLE HERE

Make up well and quickly

If you know what makeup products you need to achieve an infallible beauty look, discover here how to put on your makeup WELL in less than 15 minutes.

Among so many makeup trends present, life does not give us everything. Especially when we are beginners and all we want are facilities for day to day. We have selected our favorite low cost products –many of them are also the favorites of the best-known beauty YouTubers– so that you can get your basic makeup kit .

The products you need to make up WELL

For starters, keep in mind that your makeup will always look better if you have healthy and beautiful skin. So remember that a proper beauty routine is a must. Here we leave you the best moisturizing creams to take care of your skin in spring.

Also, always bet on good products that best suit the needs of your skin. That doesn't mean you buy something just because it's expensive. Remember that to find quality products it is not necessary to shell out large amounts of money. If you want to find more low cost products, take note of the cosmetics that work and that you can find in the supermarket.

The first steps are to apply foundation and concealer to conceal blemishes. We recommend a BB Cream or, if you need more coverage, a makeup base. As for the concealers, choose a green one to cover redness (it is applied before the foundation and the concealer after dark circles).
You can find many makeup palettes that are a great 3x1 (blush, highlighter, and bronzer). Also, invest in a shadow palette. We advise you to be in neutral colors, as it will serve you well for any occasion.
As for eye makeup, go for a creamy black pencil and a classic mascara.
Are you not very good at painting your lips? Buy yourself a liner in the same color as your lipstick or a 2x1 product. This way you will wear a perfect color!
And don't forget the brushes! A good brush will distribute the product much better and the makeup will be more uniform.