Its never too late to start wearing makeup. Whether you’re 16 or 28 the makeup world can be daunting but it doesn’t have to be. These are essentials one needs to get their makeup kit going. You can build your kit up bit by bit depending on your aesthetic, budget and makeup needs
Primer
The first step in the makeup application process is the primer. Primers are designed to prep your face for the application of makeup and to help it stay in place for an extended period of time. They decrease the visibility of enlarged pores, fine lines as well smooth out any bumps on your face, which makes for a smoother application of foundation
Products you can try:
Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser Primer, R130
Smashbox Photo Finish Pore Minimizing Primer, R610
Revlon rose glow illuminating primer, R235
Foundation
The right foundation is important for a flawless makeup looks as it serves as the canvas for your look. Foundation evens the skin tone and covers any imperfections you may have. In order to cater to different skin requirements foundations can be found in different formats. There a liquid, powder, cream and mousse foundations. Foundations also come in full coverage, medium coverage and lightweight coverage usually tinted moisturizers and BB creams depending on your personal requirements. Once you have figured out the right foundation for your skin, you can choose from oily skin or dry skin foundations
Products you can try:
LA girl Pro Coverage Illuminating Foundation, R145
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation, R695
Revlon Photoready Candid Foundation, R150
Concealer
Concealer as the name suggests conceals imperfections. It covers up blemishes, dark circles redness, and other unwanted stubborn marks. It also adds dimension and brightens your face when applied on all the high points of your face (nose bridge, forehead and chin). The concealer should be a shade or two lighter than your foundation shade.
Products you can try:
LA Girl Pro Concealer, R65
Revolution conceal and define concealer, R125
Mac Studio Fix 24-hour smooth wear concealer, R435
Setting Powder
To prevent the creasing of your concealer as well longevity of your overall makeup look, one can apply setting powder. Setting powder also controls oil and prevents your makeup from sliding off your face
Products you can try:
Photoready Candid Anti-Pollution Setting Powder, R160
Essence My Skin Perfector Loose Fixing Powder, R107
Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder, R260
Cheek products
One would apply blush, contour/bronzer and/or highlighter to add colour and dimension to the cheeks. As a beginner it would be advisable to get a palette with all three products to start off then once you have developed your makeup personality you can explore the products individually. The blush and highlighter in the palette can give your face a youthful look by subtly adding colour to your face while the contour adds dimension to your face by adding definition to your cheek bones, jawline, forehead and nose
Products you can try:
LA Girl beauty brick blush palette, R100
Hermosa Flor Face Palette, R210
Makeup revolution Ultra Sculpt & Contour Kit, R110
Eyebrows
Eyebrow pencils are the best way to go for beginners as they allow for more control when filling in your eyebrows to make them look fuller and defined. Once you get the hand of doing your eyebrows you can graduate to eyebrow pomades or brow gel for an even sleeker look
Products to try:
Essence eyebrow designer, R39
Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil, R255
Maybelline ultra slim brow pencil, R120
Eyeshadow
Natural eyeshadow pallets are the best pallets to start with as they allow beginners the opportunity to practice their eyeshadow technique without fear of doing the most with striking colours. The eyeshadow must be pigmented and have minimal fallout when applying
Products to try:
Catrice The Fresh Nude Collection Eyeshadow Palette, R126
Rimmel Magnif'eyes Eye Contouring Palette Nude Edition, R220
Maybelline Nudes Eyeshadow Palette, R286
Eyeliner
Pencil eyeliner is a good place for beginners to start before moving on to a liquid eyeliner. The eyeliner which is usually applied on the waterline should be creamy, pigmented and long lasting otherwise it will have you looking like a racoon by the end of the day. Pencil eyeliners are available in the regular pencil format as well as the retractable pencil format
Products to try:
Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer Rich, R115
Essence Kajal Pencil, R25
MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil, R320
Mascara
Mascara adds volume, definition and length to your lashes, beautifully framing and opening your eyes. It makes you look awake and refreshed and adds that finishing touch to your look. There different types of mascaras for different purposes: Volume, definition, length with waterproof options are also available
Products to try:
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, R88
LANCOME Hypnôse Mascara, R510
Maybelline Colossal Mascara Big Shot Black, R160
Lipstick
Lipstick is another easy way to brighten your face. The world is your oyster with the number of lipstick options available. From nudes to bold colours, matte, lip stains, cream lipsticks, liquid lipsticks or glossy lipsticks. One can choose the lipstick colour and type that suits their preferences
Products to try:
MAC retro lipstick, R280
Wet n Wild Mega Last lipstick, R100
Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor Addiction, R190
Setting Spray
Setting spray helps blend powders on your face as well increase the longevity of your makeup look. Some setting sprays can also be used as a refresher for your face and makeup throughout the day. There are setting sprays with different finishes like matte or dewy depending on your skin type and the desired finish of your makeup look
Products to try:
Maybelline Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray,R200
Wet n wild natural finish setting spray, R85
Mac prep and prime fix plus, R420
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