Makeup for beginners: The essential products you need
With the multitude of makeup products, colours, trends and tutorials out there, it’s no wonder, especially if you are new to the world of makeup, it can seem a little overwhelming. And then there are the many foundation formulations, lipstick and eyeshadow shades, tools of the trade and more, so how exactly are you supposed to know what foundation formula is the right one for you? How to apply eyeshadow correctly? Or what colour lipstick you should wear? The thing is while makeup is magical (it can completely transform your appearance, make you look younger and feel more confident) choosing the right makeup can be a challenge. That is why it’s best to start with the basics! Know which products we really need and why. Keep reading for the BC guide to the ultimate makeup essentials for beginners.
The first step to your makeup routine, primer is often overlooked. But this outstanding product not only blurs your pores and smooths your skin, primers can also help decrease oil production and enhance the longevity and pigmentation of your makeup.
We recommend: ELES Retexturizing Face Primer not only does this soothing, lightweight serum feel like actual silk on your skin, it basically helps protect, condition, smooth and blur out skin imperfections too! Oh and it will keep makeup in place all day long. Want to look like a filtered goodness, and have makeup last the distance, try this!
For more information on primer and it’s many benefits click here.
Available in a variety of different formulations from liquid to matte, sheet to powder, foundation will improve your skin tone and provide an even complexion creating the perfect smooth base for the rest of your makeup.
Choosing which formulation is right for you can be tricky though so if you want to know which one is likely best for your skin click here.
We recommend: ELES Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation. This silky formulation literally guides onto skin and sets to a beautifully soft and subtle matte finish providing flawless coverage every time. It’s also mineral-enriched (so great for your skin) and provides broad spectrum sun protection! Honestly what more could you ask for! You don’t need to just take our word for it though, the many reviews on BC speak for themselves!
Don’t feel like wearing foundation? We’ve got 4 alternative skin perfecting products you should try!
A concealer is especially important for anyone with blemishes or other imperfections they wish to cover. They can be used to conceal everything from spots to dark circles, imperfections, and redness. If you’re lucky enough to have a clear complexion, you may be able to skip this stage of your makeup routine though.
We recommend: ELES Dual Action Concealer. My secret weapon for concealing my dark under eye circles and helping me look like I’ve had 8 hours of blissful slumber as opposed to only 5! It’s also wonderful at concealing those unwanted pesky blemishes and is formulated with a myriad of anti-ageing wonder ingredients including Hyaluronic acid, Caffeine, Vitamins C & E, Collagen and more! Oh and it actually helps to gradually improve skin’s texture while concealing!
Powder isn’t for everyone but it’s a wonderful product to set your foundation. It’s also an amazing option for those that tend to have combination to oily skin.
We recommend: ELES Mineral Powder Foundation. It provides the perfect buildable coverage – from natural sheer to polished opaque. It’s also packed with vitamins A & E to condition skin, provide antioxidant protection and add a subtle luminosity.
Whether you want to add a healthy glow to your skin or add some definition to your look these products are a must. Simply apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and sweep bronzer under your cheekbones and down the middle of your nose for a naturally Sunkissed look.
We recommend: ELES Baked Blush and Baked Bronzer, These super fine powders apply effortlessly and are baked to a lightweight, subtle pearl finish to impart a beautifully healthy long-lasting glow. Jet milled pigments also create an airbrushed effect for a flawless finish.
Eyeshadow is the no. 1 product for adding depth and dimension to your eyes. It will not only enhance your eyes but complement your eye colour, make eyes appear larger, or simply draw attention to them!
A neutral eyeshadow palette will be your go to for beginners. The combination of shades ensures you can create simple makeup looks that are versatile and fail-safe. Just be sure to apply a wash of the lightest shade to your eyelid first. Then follow with a slightly darker shade blending outwards.
To learn more about how to master eyeshadow application and why and how your should wear it click here.
We recommend: ELES Naturals Collection Eyeshadow Trio. This sleek and convenient palette includes a versatile collection of 3 mineral eye shades and offers the perfect combination of beautiful earth tones to suit everyone. The feather-light formula is enriched with natural skin-caring ingredients including vitamins A, C & E to help provide antioxidant defence while conditioning and protecting the delicate eye area. Richly pigmented and silky smooth to apply, every shade delivers rich, opaque colour for hours of crease-resistant wear.
Mascara is a must makeup item for beginners. This miracle product completes any eye makeup look by lengthening, volumizing and enhancing your lashes creating the illusion of bigger, wider and more youthful looking eyes.
We recommend: ELES Lush Mascara as it builds strength, volume and length with no smudging and smearing.
Eyeliner shapes and defines eyes and makes eyelashes look thicker. It can be drawn above upper lashes or below lower lashes or both.
We recommend: ELES Superwear Gel Eyeliner, it comes in five great shades, is super smooth and longwearing so stays put all day long without smudging! Just what you need from an eyeliner!
Sometimes overlooked, brows are in fact a very important part of our makeup routine. By using an eyebrow pencil you can add definition and shape and create the illusion of fuller looking brows!
As you age your eyebrows get naturally thinner. By adding definition and shape to them you can completely transform your face and give the appearance of an instant eye lift! Start by brushing your eyebrows so the hairs are sitting naturally, then use a soft, waxy brow pencil to shape and fill in your brows using short, hair-like strokes.
We recommend: ELES Precision Brow pencil. This double ended brow tool (one end pencil, one end grooming brush) offers controlled brow filling and lining to quickly and effortlessly impart long-lasting, fuller, natural looking brows!
This once understated product is now a staple for makeup artists, influencers and makeup enthusiasts alike and for very good reason! Lipliner doesn’t only help to create fuller looking lips but it also helps to ensure your lipstick doesn’t bleed and has a longer-wear finish.
We recommend: ELES Gel Lipliner. It’s a super smooth, long-wearing (and moisturising) liner with intense colour pay-off, and it provides the perfect blendable application.
11. Lipstick/Lip gloss
As we age, unfortunately our lips do too! They become thinner with loss of collagen and moisture and their vibrant colour starts to fade due to the loss of pigment too! The amazing thing about lipstick is it adds that much needed colour, volume and depth to lips making them stand out! It’s no secret that wearing lipstick can dramatically enhance your mood too, it can make you feel confident and sexy!
Lipstick is the final step to the perfect makeup routine, the finishing touch to complete your daily look.
We recommend: ELES Velvet Satin Lipstick. With a fantastic selection of colours, this lipstick has a beautifully rich, satin finish and is a dream to apply thanks to it’s smooth, nourishing and pearl-saturated formula. Infused with lasting pigments and enriched with a lip-loving blend of emollient oils and butters, the ultra-comfortable texture helps keep lips soft, smooth, supple and super-hydrated throughout the day.
Want to know which colour lipstick you should wear? Click here.
If you are simply not a huge fan of wearing lipstick daily you can opt for using a lip liner with coloured lip gloss instead!
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