I’m 23 and I really wanna get into makeup more seriously but I’m so lost on what to buy. I obviously don’t want to buy everything, especially because I have a sensitive skin and I’m leaning towards better quality/more expensive brands. So far I’ve ordered: lipstick, lip liner, eyeshadow, eyebrow pencil, and foundation. I know I need an eyeliner and primer. What else? I see all these bronzers and luminizers and concealers… I don’t really need them all, do I? And do I need a different primer for eyes? I see those sold separately. If you also have any recommendations for application tools I’m super happy to hear about that too. Thanks a bunch!

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    11 months ago

    If you have super sensitive skin, check out Tower 28, they’re the only beauty brand that uses 100% ingredients approved by the national eczema foundation: https://www.tower28beauty.com/pages/philosophy
    I learned about this the other day and found it pretty cool! I don’t have super sensitive skin, I just swatched their concealer and lip jelly in sephora and really liked it.

    Personally, I use the same primer all over my face. A lot of “clean beauty” brands (Ilia, Kosas, even Haus Labs) have skincare ingredients in them already, and don’t “need” a primer before using for the full effect. Personally, if you’re just starting out, I would grab a concealer for under the eyes because it can really brighten up your face.

    If you’re starting out with eyeliner, I really recommend starting with crayons, pencils, and eyeshadows before using liquid eyeliner because it’s a little unruly.

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    11 months ago

    For brushes, It Cosmetics,hands down, has the BEST for blush brush. It’s made a certain way so when you apply it, it goes on extremely natural and does the work for you. For regular eyeliner I use Urban Decay 24/7 Glide and Stila’s All Day Long waterproof eyeliner. I like to use Laura Geller’s Spackle for face primer. She also makes a eye primer to keep your eyeshadow put. If you have oily skin, I love Bare Mineral’s Illuminating Mineral Veil. Gives you a glow, not tacky glitter like others, and controls oil.♥️♥️ LOVE this product.

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      11 months ago

      Thank youu definitely looking into these! I was hoping a lip liner would help me make my lips look a bit fuller since they’re so thin🥲 and I don’t really want to get a lip filler. I use lip balms when my lips are dry but I don’t like how the sticky/shiny lips feel and look.

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        11 months ago

        Some lip balms can be a pain in the butt. Kaja’s (brand) Heart Melter Moisture Melt Lipgloss Stick is sold at Sephora. Very hydrating. I also love It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi lip products. Not sticky like other brands. Sold at Amazon. Tarte’s Maracuja Juicy Lip Creme sold at Sephora. I wear Mauve for my fair skin.

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    11 months ago

    bronzer honestly not super necessary it does what it says makes you more tan and bronzed but like i really don’t feel a need for it

    luminzer im assuming is highlight ? i love highlighter but ! most highlighters aren’t very suited for natural looks you have to look hard for it for me the Mango People Cosmetics highlighter sticks give me the perfect light natural makeup highlighter glow other wise i save it for more heavy and glammed up looks but i do prefer very light makeup so up to you on that what you prefer

    concealer is only necessary if you have any spots to hide basically foundation will cover your whole face and smooth the colour out make it even but if you have say an acne scar or dark mark concealer will be a little more concentrated i suppose to cover that it’s typical for dark under eyes or a lot of that hyperpigmentation or a lot of scarring, acne marks etc

    eye primer is good to have if you’ll be using a lot of eyeshadow but i fully recommend picking up a cheap one my sister likes the Milani eye primer but it helps with creasing (just cause it’s cheap doesn’t mean it’s not good quality also ! i have very sensitive skin and i’ve made a good mix of drugstore and expensive in my routine)

    brushes im bad at recommending types but the Real Techniques brand is great i use theirs ! also recommend a beauty blender is always useful to have on hand ! (don’t recommend buying from the official brand to be honest they are quite overpriced you’ll get the same material and quality from other brands)

    touching on the things you’re still looking for

    primer it depends on your finish but the Elf power grip primer is my favourite (specifically with the niacinimide works better for me) it’s supposedly a dupe for the Milk Makeup Hydrogrip which is also great according to others i have yet to try myself my other recommendation that i have used is the bare minerals prime time and i also love it it’s quite nice makes my skin so soft and holds makeup great i just couldn’t always find it in stock :(

    for eyeliner if you’re looking for liquid the Nyx Epic Wear liner is better than expensive brands to me i love it i don’t even know any non drugstore options because i prefer this to all of them

    gel / kohl / pencil i quite like the Milani and the Almay ones ! they’re really nice for the water line that or the urban decay is quite nice or the mac fluid line gel liner does a great waterline

    also i would recommend adding a setting spray it will set your makeup and make it last (i typically do it between each layer of products im putting on even it makes it last!) i like the nyx matte one but also ive heard great things about the Urban Decay all night setting spray

    also someone with sensitive skin you should consider a tinted moisturizer or skin tint or tinted sunscreen type ! at least for me i find i react so much less to those because they’re much less heavy

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    11 months ago

    I don’t think one needs a primer really - both face and eyes. As you become more familiar with how you like your makeup, you’ll understand if you actually need it. I think a sponge/beauty blender would be useful for foundation application.

    You can use your fingers for eyeshadows if you go for easy looks. But overall 1 blending brush and 1 smaller (but still a bit fluffy) brush for more precise application would be the most useful.

    If possible, you can try using your lipstick as a blush to see if you like it.

    Less is more. And add products gradually one by one when you feel like you need it.

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    11 months ago

    Honestly, your fingers are really great tools in regards to things like blending and application. Don’t let people tell you that you need a dozen brushes to be able to do a make up application well. That said, if I had to recommend the basics, I would say a large fluffy brush for powder, a couple of brushes for eyeshadow, and a brush for eyebrow powder. I think you’ll get away with four brushes.