What you need for makeup (cosmetics): a list of all products and tools

What cosmetics will you need?

At first glance, you don't need much for everyday makeup. But if you delve into the details, on the contrary, one cosmetic bag may simply not be enough. In order not to go to extremes and collect a basic set of makeup cosmetics that will really be useful, we have prepared this list for our readers. Go!

Corrective foundation

The product acts as a base for makeup and is selected individually. You can choose a colorless base that tightens pores, or purchase a corrective base with a mattifying effect and added pearlescent shine. The product evens out the tone, masks imperfections - lumpy spots, pimples, rashes, oily sheen. It can be produced in the form of a cream, gel or pink balls that dissolve on the surface of the skin. One such jar will be enough, the main thing is to choose the one that suits your skin type.

Concealer

The next thing that is used when applying makeup is foundation, which creates the effect of freshness and shine and helps even out the tone. If the composition contains collagen, the skin is saturated with moisture at the cellular level and moisturized. The task for a girl is to choose the right shade so that her makeup looks natural. Try applying the tester to the side of your palm. But the best way to choose a foundation is to experiment and remember the number of the shade that suits you. Typically, a basic set of cosmetics for daily makeup includes two of these jars - one is taken 1-2 shades darker for the summer, when the skin tans.

Highlighter

The purpose of a highlighter is to highlight areas that need emphasis using glitter. This trick also allows you to create volume and contrast. The product is available dry (resembles eye shadow) or creamy (the container resembles lip gloss). You need to choose a highlighter that is lighter than your skin tone. The product is applied to the cheekbones, in the area under the eyebrows, on the bridge of the nose and lip ridge. You don’t have to stop at just one here if you want to choose highlighters with different shades.

Everything for expressive eyes

If you are collecting a basic makeup kit, the list of eye and eyebrow products can be one of the largest. You will need these things:

eyebrow and eye pencils;

eyeliner (several colors possible);

eyeshadow palette and base for them;

gel for eyebrows;

mascara (also suitable for eyebrows);

concealer.

You can experiment with shadows, choosing shades for new makeup ideas. But the basic colors will be flesh, gray, brown and black.

Powder

The purpose of the powder is to fix all the elements of makeup so that they last longer and do not smudge. Choose a product that matches your skin tone. You can purchase a loose version or powder in the form of balls. Mineral powder is a more expensive product, but helps avoid allergies. When purchasing, make sure the lid is tight, otherwise the contents of the jar will spill all over your cosmetic bag.

Blush

What should be in every girl's makeup bag? One of these products is blush. A good solution would be to purchase several shades on one palette at once: you can experiment with colors by mixing them. In general, you need to follow the rule: darker shades for sculpting, pinkish ones for the apples of the cheeks. This will highlight your cheekbones and give your face freshness.

Everything for lips

Another area for which it is difficult to choose just one: you can change the color of lipstick or gloss every day, mix tones. Here's what you'll need here:

lip pencils;

lipsticks;

glitter.

Three basic shades of lipstick - light pink, wine and your natural color. You can mix them together and create new solutions.

List of what you need for professional makeup

Before you start choosing, let’s understand how professional makeup products differ from ordinary ones:

Quality and durability. Professionalism in any field presupposes a guaranteed and long-lasting result, therefore the pigment of decorative products is more durable, and cosmetics are not suitable for everyday use.
With a special composition. In addition to the decorative effect, such products are full of vitamins and moisturizing components, which makes their stay on your skin as comfortable as possible.
Variety of palette. Palettes are usually matte; mother-of-pearl is purchased separately.
At a price. Professional cosmetics are much more expensive than mass-market products, and you can only buy them in specialized stores.

You will need:

A product for cleansing skin and preparing for makeup.
Several types of makeup bases, including mattifying, camouflaging and with reflective particles.
Highlighter to add a natural glow to the skin.
The foundation has a light texture (fluid) and is more dense, for masking problem areas.
Setting powders. Thick, compact for sculpting the face and crumbly for fixing makeup.
An eyeshadow base with a light tinting effect.
Eyeshadow palettes in beige, gray or pink tones are a great investment in the future, as high-quality shadows will last you a very long time.
Pearlescent shadows and pencils are indispensable for creating wedding makeup. The eyes become larger and more expressive, the photos are simply beautiful, and you feel like a fairy fairy.
Gel or powder eyeliner for different types of makeup.
Eyebrow and eye pencils are indispensable for pencil technique and eye makeup with arrows.
A palette of lipsticks in the most popular shades. With today's fashion for naturalness, light shades are a must, and a professional cannot do without red.
lip pencil will help you avoid spending money on different colors, but will perfectly match the natural color of your lips and increase the durability of your lipstick.

Full list

For good, correct and beautiful face makeup, you should have everything you need. Pay special attention to proper lighting. Your makeup should not look like a mask. Naturalness is always in fashion. It is necessary to provide artificial lighting for these purposes, and the light should not be bright. It is with the right lighting that you can achieve the perfect result.

To create high-quality makeup, you will need a large mirror. It should be clean and not distort the reflection. It is worth pulling your hair back so that it does not interfere with your manipulations. You can do this with a headband or regular white tape.

Facilities

Many women already know what cosmetic products should be used to create high-quality, stylish and effective makeup. However, those ladies who are still learning the basics of the science of beauty may not fully understand the full significance of the situation. Many people think that they can create a good make-up using only a few cosmetic products. However, it is not.

Here are the products that every beauty should have in her makeup bag:

Base . This is a very important, main stage of creating makeup. It is worth noting that makeup base, foundation, primer are one and the same thing. These substances are designed to prepare your dermis for makeup; they make it more durable. Of course, for everyday makeup you can do without this step, but for a party, wedding or other special occasion you should not neglect this product.

Typically, a makeup base contains a variety of useful components, but the use of a moisturizer should not be excluded. There are bases for the face, eyelids, eyelashes, lips. You will make the tone of the dermis more even, you will be able to smooth out wrinkles, make the skin matte, and narrow pores.

You need to apply this cosmetic product with your fingers. After application, be sure to wait for the base to dry. If this is not done, the cosmetic product will mix with the foundation and roll off.

With the help of an eyeshadow base, you will keep your shadows on all day long. Moreover, such products have a mattifying effect.

Eyelash primer helps give length and volume to hairs. You will be able to apply mascara evenly. It’s easy to find an analogue for mascara – a special strengthening gel. This product should be applied carefully, distributing it evenly.

For lips, a base is also necessary. It will help make their surface smoother and eliminate minor cracks. The lipstick will lie smoother and become more durable. The composition of such products includes nutrients and active elements. They will help protect your skin from the sun and rejuvenate it. Apply cosmetics easily and carefully using a brush.

Concealer. This is another essential element for perfect makeup. It will help protect your dermis from the negative effects of the external environment, make your skin smooth, and also help hide imperfections and defects of the skin. You should definitely choose the right product according to your skin type.

To choose the right shade of a cosmetic product, you should first apply a little product to your wrist. Only do this in good daylight. The product should be invisible on your skin, it completely matches its tone. If you have redness, you can use a yellow-based foundation.

Another piece of advice that experienced cosmetologists give is to use different shades of foundation (depending on the time of year). Store cosmetics in the refrigerator or in a nightstand, away from sunlight.

Concealer . This tool will become your indispensable assistant for every day. With its help, you can hide various dermal defects, dark circles under the eyes, pimples and redness. The product will help fight the first signs of aging.
Powder . With the help of powder you can disguise various defects of the dermis, as well as eliminate oily sheen. This product helps fix makeup. There are different types of product available to purchase. It can be granulated, pressed, or loose powder.

If you use such products at home, it is better to use crumbly options. You need to take a wide brush and apply the powder with leisurely movements. The pressed version will be an excellent assistant on the road. You can take this powder with you on a trip or to work; it can easily fit even in a small purse or pocket. This tool is easy to use.

Blush . Blush will help give your face a fresh, healthy and radiant look. Their types are similar to powder. The substances are applied with a special extended kabuki brush. The main rule when applying this product is to use it in moderation. If you overdo it with blush, your makeup will look very ridiculous.
Pencil . You should choose medium-hard cosmetics. It is with a pencil that you will draw a distinct line, without damaging the dermis. You can replace the eyeliner with liquid eyeliner. Remember that you will need more experience and skill to cope with it.

There are also eyebrow pencils. They will help draw an expressive bend line. This way you can make your look even more charming. You can also use a pencil for your lips. It should be fatty - and at the same time hard. This way you can highlight your lips quickly and easily.

Shadows . This is another important element of a cosmetic bag. You should select a cosmetic product that suits your shade, as well as other parameters. Apply eyeshadow using a brush with firm bristles.
Mascara . No stylish make-up would be complete without this product. You can create an expressive look, make your eyelashes thicker, longer, and more voluminous. Modern manufacturers produce a variety of versions of this product. You can easily find exactly what you need. Choose a product based on your goal. For some it will be long eyelashes, for others it will be thick.
Lipstick/gloss. An obligatory moment in any makeup is the use of lipstick and gloss. It is worth noting that a quality product should last quite a long time. You should not buy too cheap options; they may not be very durable and of poor quality. You can also use lip gloss.

Accessories

As for accessories, they also play an important role. To apply cosmetic products, you will need a variety of brushes. Let them be of high quality, and their pile should be natural. It is worth noting that for each cosmetic product you should take a separate brush.

The application of cosmetics will depend on their purpose. For example, if you need to apply foundation, you can do it with your fingers. However, remember to keep your hands clean. If you want to apply foundation to the dermis, then a special sponge, as well as a brush, fingers, and applicators are suitable for this.

If you prefer to use a brush, then you should stock up on short, flat and wide options. It is with the help of this item that you can evenly distribute the cosmetic product over the surface. If you want to use a concealer, you can choose a small brush.

As for loose powder, it is better to distribute it with a puff or a brush that looks like a shaving brush. But a flat brush is perfect for spreading blush.

Other brushes will be useful for the eyes. To blend the shadows well, you should use a square brush, the bristles of which are dense and short. A product with a beveled end is suitable for highlighting the contour of the eyelids. The drop brush applies shadows well.

For eyebrows, you should also use a special brush. It is often replaced with a comb. You can give the hairs the desired direction. The final stage of high-quality makeup will be the application of lipstick or gloss. This can also be done with a special brush. The main thing is that its tip is pointed. This way you can distribute the lipstick or gloss evenly, and the cosmetic product itself will last much longer.

It is worth noting that brushes require close attention and special care. You need to wash them thoroughly with water once a month. Typically, baby shampoo can be used for this purpose. Then you will need to dry the product thoroughly.

When creating the perfect makeup, you need cotton swabs, cotton pads, and makeup remover. They will help you easily correct possible errors.

What is it called?

So, you already know the basic names of the products that you will need to create stylish and high-quality makeup. There are some other products worth noting. This is, for example, concealer or highlighter. This product is designed to mask the imperfections of the dermis. You can hide pimples, redness, pigmentation, and give your face freshness. A highlighter will help make the desired areas shine.

There is also a liner . This product is available for lips or eyelids. With the help of such a product you can emphasize a contour - for example, an eye. The line will be clear and even. Shimmer will help you place all the accents in your makeup. It is usually applied to the cheekbones. It gives relief.

Face:

Touche Eclat Blur Primer, Yves Saint Laurent

The choice of makeup artist Andrey Shilkova

The primer has forever won the hearts of my clients. Not only is it beautiful, it’s also made of gold and works 100%! It is a transparent gel that improves the appearance of the skin. The product creates a noble glow effect and extends the life of makeup.

Price: 3,870 rub.

Luminous Silk Foundation, Giorgio Armani

Choice of BeautyHack senior editor
Anastasia Speranskaya
I’m not a big fan of thick foundations, so I choose either light water-based products or just liquid foundations with a natural finish. Luminous Silk is good in everything - it covers imperfections and makes the skin fresh and radiant. The main advantage is that it is completely invisible on the face if applied with a damp sponge. At least, it is after applying this foundation that they always tell me: “How good you look without makeup!”

Price: 3,587 rub.

Concealer Ideal Sublime, Vivienne Sabo

Choice of BeautyHack editor-in-chief
Karina Andreeva
I can do without lipstick, mascara, blush, but never without concealer. I found an inexpensive and at the same time excellent option from Vivienne Sabo. The felt applicator is convenient for distributing the product under the eyes and using tapping movements to mask signs of fatigue - the product does a solid job with this. Apply in doses and do not roll off during the day. I chose the lightest shade – 01. The product is creamy, with a light texture. The formula contains antioxidants and moisturizing components. By the way, it masks not only bruises, but also minor skin imperfections. Ideal Sublime is now always with me in my purse! And on the link

you can find a list of the best concealers according to my colleagues.

Price: 279 rub.

Corrector Contour Kit, Smashbox

Choice of makeup artist Elena Krygina

I do light correction using this three-color palette. Of course, sometimes you can indulge in cream sticks, but I still return to dry products - they do not mix with foundation, are easier to shade, and their shades are always cooler.

Tip: buy a normal brush for correction. You can throw away the one that comes with the palette right away - it's too soft.

Price: 3,450 rub.

Compact powder Copper Glow Bronze Hue, Erborian

Selected by BeautyHack senior editor Anastasia Speranskaya

“Sun dust” is what Erborian representatives called the powder. I completely agreed with this description after the first use - my face began to glow, as if I had just returned from a vacation in the Maldives. There are actually two big benefits to Copper Glow. For snow whites like me, this product will replace bronzer - the shade is very natural, bronze, but with a slight pink tint and the smallest shimmer.

For those who have had time to rest, Copper Glow can be used as a finishing touch to makeup - applied instead of powder to the entire face. And if you want to fool everyone and always be a little “kissed by the sun”, catch the secret: apply powder on the back of your nose and instead of blush on your cheeks - you will get a very cute “childish” tan, as if you were carried away by building sand castles on the beach and forgot put on a panama hat.

Price: 2,900 rub.

Blush Orgasm, Nars

BeautyHack Editor's Choice
Daria Sizova
Nothing freshens up your makeup like a drop of blush on the apples of your cheeks. I love this product for its ease of application and soft blending. They can do makeup using the draping technique.

I wear them out of season - in my opinion, they are good at any time of the year. Don’t be afraid to apply too much pigment; the blush blends out easily, almost to zero. But it’s best to do shading towards the temples - a visual lifting effect is guaranteed!

You can read about budget analogues of these blushes here

Price: 2,500 rub.

Powder Extreme Matt, Pupa

editor's choice
Natalia Kapitsa
A godsend for those who constantly struggle with oily shine - the powder copes with it in a couple of seconds. The kit includes a convenient sponge (which is rare!), which distributes the product in a thin layer. Gives a matte finish without shine, does not highlight flaking and does not clog pores. Very durable - lasts at least 7-8 hours.

Price: 960 rub.

Moisturizing facial spray Magic Mist, PROmakeup Laboratory

Choice of BeautyHack senior editor
Anastasia Speranskaya
I learned about this moisturizing spray from an interview with Svetlana Grebenkova, creative director of PROmakeup Laboratory. She told BeautyHack about how after the spray all the redness disappeared, as if with the wave of a magic wand. Of course, I couldn’t resist trying it – since then I’ve been buying several bottles at a time. The spray can be applied before, during and after makeup to set. Hyaluronic acid in the composition moisturizes the skin, smoothes flaking and even heals microdamages.

Price: 600 rub.

Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter,
Becca

Choice of beauty blogger Yulia Petkevich-Sochnova

The Becca brand made its name on highlighters, and they are really cool. Now there are 10 shades in dry texture in a permanent assortment (there are also cream shades), and you definitely want to have the whole collection. I love them for the nice, elegant cases and the shining effect they give. I especially want to highlight the universal BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter Moonstone - it is a light beige-golden pigment, but with a peach undertone.

Price: 2,541 rub.

What cosmetics are needed?

When planning to create long-lasting and stylish makeup, you should think about what it should be. You need to figure out which tools are best to use. Usually all basic cosmetics are suitable for any make-up. Choose colors and stylistic direction based on where you are going. Experts distinguish several types of makeup:

Sports . This type of makeup is characterized by naturalness, lightness, and simplicity. This is an ideal option for an active lifestyle.
Romantic . This style involves using tones that are slightly washed out. This way you can create a delicate and fragile image that will attract the attention of the opposite sex.
Avant-garde . This option is suitable for brave individuals. This makeup represents the contrast of shades, their brightness and saturation.
Classic . This type is preferred by many women. It is the most versatile and practical. Here the colors of one shade smoothly transition into another. This kind of makeup will be appropriate in any situation.

When you choose your individual style, you should focus on the features of your appearance and age. It is recommended to proceed from the situation. Young ladies should not wear too bright lipstick. It is better to prefer naturalness. But older women can afford bright colors.

What is needed at home?

When creating a unique make-up at home, accuracy and caution are required. You should have a variety of tools and devices in your arsenal to create the perfect appearance.

Remember: foundation will make your makeup last longer. Apply all products only to cleansed dermis. Do not forget to pre-moisturize your skin with a special cream.
Be sure to carry out all work only in good lighting. The ideal option is a large mirror. This will help you see your face better. There is no need to rush. It is better to do makeup by following the tips and instructions. Don't skip the initial steps. It is recommended to disguise all the unevenness of the dermis, then the face will look healthy and radiant.
Be sure to stock up on makeup remover. It will help you hide all the unevenness. The rest of the products will apply much smoother and better.

Step-by-step instructions for perfect makeup

It just seems like it’s impossible to do perfect makeup without the help of a specialist. You can easily apply the necessary products quickly and effectively. To do this, you just need a little patience, practice, and quality accessories and cosmetics. For a modern stylish look, all the details should be worked out. It’s worth figuring out how to put on makeup correctly:

First you need to prepare the dermis. Be sure to clean it of other cosmetics and dirt. This is usually done using special tools.
Now it’s time to combine the foundation and makeup base. Carry out the process on the back of your hand. Apply the cosmetic product to the dermis of the face. Everything needs to be done in a thin layer. If there is excess, the face will look like a mask. If you notice that the selected foundation does not match the natural color of your skin, you need to apply the cosmetic to your neck and décolleté. It is worth noting that professional makeup artists do this in all cases.
Now take a thin brush and cover your eyelids with concealer. Do this under the eyes and also on top. Now set everything with powder.
Then take an eyebrow pencil and highlight the hairs with light strokes.
To make your look more alluring, highlight the inner corners of your eyes, as well as the area under your eyebrows, using light powder. It is its matte texture that will look more natural when compared with shadows.

Use a medium range of powder - apply it to your eyelids. Use bronzer to highlight your eyes along the crease of your eyelid. Gently blend the cosmetic product. Add darker shadows to the outer corner of the eye - focusing on your color type, preferences and desires.
Take an eyeliner and carefully highlight your upper eyelid. The product should be applied in short strokes. If it didn’t work out the first time, the line came out crooked, then simply correct the errors with dark shadows and blend the eyeliner.
Now you can apply mascara. It's worth doing this in the end. Go to the roots, take your time. Let each layer dry a little. Then you can move on to another.
Highlight the contours of your face with bronzer. Apply this product to your temples, under your cheekbones and the corners of your jaw.
Add accents with blush. Lighten your forehead, cheeks, chin, and apply peach blush to your cheekbones.
The final step will be coloring the lips. This can be done using a flesh pencil. Shape your lips according to the contour. Apply gloss on top (using a brush) or use lipstick.

Take into account all the makeup tips - and very soon you will be able to achieve significant success. Be confident in your abilities and don't be afraid to experiment.

Now you know what is suitable for high-quality makeup. You should also be patient, because you won’t be able to achieve the perfect result the first time. At the same time, with regular training, you will still be able to quickly and efficiently create your unique image. Be sure to keep an eye on the funds, they must be of high quality.

How to do professional makeup at home - instructions with step-by-step photos

In addition to the cosmetics themselves, you will also need to invest in auxiliary materials:

you need the best and highest quality set of makeup brushes;
A professional lighted makeup mirror will help create the type of lighting in which your makeup in the sun will not differ from what you saw on yourself in the salon.

Procedure:

Cleanse your face of sebum and any remaining makeup and apply moisturizer.
Apply makeup base taking into account all the irregularities, wrinkles or age spots that need to be hidden. Use a highlighter that improves skin radiance.
Light remove dark bruises with concealer under the eyes, additionally pat it into the skin with light pats. Blend everything thoroughly on the transition line near the hairline.
Apply blush with a large brush according to your face type.
Big brush and Set your makeup with translucent powder on the skin. Movements should be frequent and firm so that the makeup lasts as long as possible.
Correct the shape of your eyebrows with shadows and comb with a brush. Cover your eyebrows with gel.
Apply eyeshadow primer and apply eye makeup in accordance with the chosen makeup scheme, eye size and shape. You can increase the contrast using a gel pencil and quickly blend it into the skin with a brush. Apply shadow to the lower eyelid and blend it to create depth in the eyes.
Apply mascara on the upper and lower eyelashes.
Line your lips pencil and apply lipstick.
Apply an additional layer of blush and brush over your face with a light powder.

Basic rules for daily facial skin care:

two-phase cleansing (foam or gel for washing, tonic).
moisturizing (hyaluronic acid, peptides, moisturizing/nourishing cream).
protection (use of products with SPF).

For additional hydration in summer, you can use thermal water. In winter, you should nourish your skin well and do light homemade acid peels.

The market is currently oversaturated with skincare products. Therefore, I recommend choosing cosmetics after consultation with a cosmetologist. After all, the most important thing is to correctly determine your skin type.

Or if you have already decided to purchase it yourself, then it is better to choose from the pharmacy assortment.

Once you have decided on your skin type and daily care, you can move on to decorative cosmetics. Modern makeup is characterized by lightness and freshness of the image. The skin should look natural, the eyelashes fluffy, and the lips sensual!

A basic set of makeup cosmetics consists of:

Makeup base

A makeup base is needed for a more lasting result, as well as high-quality application and distribution of the foundation.

The basis can be a cream, serum or base. It is recommended to select a product for summer with SPF protection.

If you decide to use a professional base, then you need to approach its choice very carefully, based on your skin type. There are several types of makeup bases - mattifying, highlighting, silicone and even out skin tone.

Mattifying – ideal for oily skin, slows down the sebaceous glands and makes makeup last all day. The downside is that it clogs pores when used daily.
Illuminating – for dull and aging skin.
Silicone - for professional use to create long-lasting makeup. Ideally smoothes enlarged pores.
Evening tone - helps eliminate signs of fatigue and uneven skin tone.

The cost ranges from 300 – 3000 rubles.

foundation

In the summer, the tone should be light and weightless. BB and CC foundations that apply translucently and blend into the skin are ideal. In winter, you can not be afraid to use denser textures; they additionally protect the skin from frost and wind.

The tone is selected according to your skin type and color. It is recommended to apply the product in a store before purchasing and walk with it all day to check whether it will oxidize or sink into the skin. The foundation must necessarily contain care components.

The cost of foundation is 500 – 3000 rubles.

Concealer

Concealer helps disguise blemishes and dark circles under the eyes. Only necessary in case of obvious problems. Has different densities for different tasks.

Cost from 250 – 2000 rubles.

Blush

Blush is the trend of 2021 and you can safely use it every day. They come in two textures - creamy and dry. Creamy ones are easy to apply with your finger and can also be used on the lips. For dry ones you need a brush.

Apply to the other half of the apple and blend towards the periphery of the face. The color is selected based on the season of the year, complexion and hair.

The cost varies from 250 – 2000 rubles depending on the class of cosmetics. By and large, budget blushes are inferior to luxury ones only in durability and color palette.

Powder

This product is necessary to fix all previous cream layers. The powder can be mineral, transparent (colorless) or special grinding. We put it on the brush, shake it and apply it to the face with light movements. The quality of the powder directly depends on its cost. All budget powders consist of silicones and, when used daily, clog pores.

Pay attention to polishing powders, they create an additional effect of glowing the skin from the inside.

The cost of face powder is 500 – 3000 rubles.

Fluffy eyebrows

In 2021, natural and voluminous eyebrows are trending. Without clear and graphic lines. You can create such eyebrows using a pencil, eye shadow and fondant. These products can be used together or separately.

If you have naturally thick eyebrows, then you only need to additionally create a shadow to add volume and expressiveness. This can be done using shadows. We select the color based on the color of the eyebrows and hair roots, 1-2 shades lighter.

If the eyebrows are thin, there are scars, the tail or corners are over-plucked, then in this case it is worth decorating them with fondant or pencil + shadows. Take the color tone on tone.

Don't forget about eyebrow gel. It will help create additional volume and lay the hairs in the desired direction. Eyebrow gel can be transparent (for thick and dark hairs) or colored (if you need to darken your own hair color). The color palette is quite rich - from graphite to dark brown.

You can safely select eyeshadow, pencil and eyebrow gel from budget cosmetics. The average price category is from 200 – 400 rubles.

But it’s better not to skimp on fondant, otherwise you may end up buying a product that is difficult to blend and cannot be layered. The cost of luxury fudge is from 900 – 1500 rubles.

Juicy lips

First of all, a lip balm or lip mask will help you achieve the effect of luscious lips. Apply it at the very beginning of your makeup. And when you get to shaping your lips, they will be nourished and soft. Next, choose your favorite product - pencil, lipstick or lip gloss. You can use the products separately or all together. For daytime makeup, you should pay attention to nude and light shades. The most popular this season are peach and dusty roses. For thin lips, it is better to use glosses or glossy lipsticks; when applying, you can safely go beyond the contour. But on plump lips, a pencil or matte lipstick will look great.

The cost of pencils varies from 200 – 1000 rubles. The cost does not affect the durability and quality of the pencil.

But the cost of lipstick directly depends on the number of care components in it. I recommend choosing from the semi- or luxury class.

Glosses cost from 200 – 1500 rubles.

Volume eyelashes

The popularity of mascara is growing. Manufacturers release new forms of brushes and packaging every season. So how do you choose the right one and should it be expensive?

As practice shows, every girl has her own favorite mascara. And it does not depend at all on the price. And on whether the owner was able to make friends with her. All stores have test samples, so you should test it on your eyelashes for 24 hours before purchasing. Will it crumble and cause allergic reactions?

Well, if you are not a fan of eyelash cosmetics, I recommend trying lamination or eyelash extensions. For a whole month you will forget about the morning torment!

What you need for makeup from decorative cosmetics

We have already written about the minimum set of makeup brushes in the article “Makeup Brushes: Their Types, Purpose and Care,” so now we will consider in detail only decorative cosmetics.

So, in order to do simple makeup yourself, you will need:

Face

Makeup base or primer. Covers the face with a thin protective film, which is evenly distributed over the skin and smoothes out uneven surfaces. Another thing you need a face primer for is mattifying the skin. In some cases, for makeup you can get by with just a primer and a thin layer of powder; the main thing is to choose the right base.
Foundation, BB or CC cream. These products will help you create an even complexion. You need to choose them based on your own preferences and skin condition. If you do not have pronounced flaws, then it is quite possible to use only light textures and BB or CC creams. In winter, the texture of foundation may be denser, while in summer it is better to give preference to light creams with SPF.
concealer if you are familiar with the problem of dark circles under the eyes or if you are tired of various kinds of redness and blemishes on the skin. Knowing how to use concealer correctly, you can easily solve these annoying problems.
Powder is an indispensable companion to a woman's cosmetic bag. It is better to have two types - compact and crumbly. You can easily carry the first option with you in your purse and correct your makeup at any convenient time, and the second will serve as an excellent tool for fixing makeup at home.
Blush is the perfect product to look fresh and youthful. If possible, it is worth purchasing cream and compact blushes in pink and peach tones.
Highlighter can be added as an additional, but quite useful tool to give your face a slight or more pronounced radiance and shine. This product is especially relevant in summer makeup and when creating an evening look. Those with problem skin should be careful with it, because due to its shine, the product can highlight imperfections.

Eyes and eyebrows

Mascara is a traditional decorative cosmetic product that no girl can do without. Classic black or softer brown mascara is a must on the list of makeup needs. For those who love experiments, you can also add colored mascara, which has been so popular lately.
Eyebrow product. Here you choose the option that best suits your needs: mascara, eye shadow, gel, pencil, lipstick... We wrote in detail on this topic in the article “Choosing your best eyebrow product.”
Black or dark brown eyeliner will help you create basic makeup. Perfect for drawing the interlash space and light basic arrows.
Eyeshadow. At the very beginning, it is enough to buy a set of shadows in a palette, for example, Full Throttle Shadow Palette from NYX or i-Divine from Sleek MakeUp. Manufacturers have already collected shades that match each other and all you need is just choose your color option!

Lips

Lipstick in two versions - neutral nude for everyday makeup and red lipstick or any other bright analogue that will be useful for you to create evening makeup yourself. Lip gloss will be a great addition to this set. The presence of lip balm is not even discussed.
The lip pencil also comes in two variations – neutral and bright, matching your chosen lipstick. A neat contour with a pencil will allow the lipstick not to smear throughout the day. The pencil can also be used as a base for gloss, thereby adding another color option to your cosmetic bag.

All of the above products are the minimum set of what you need for makeup. With their help, doing your own makeup will not be difficult!