Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy Blush, Fresh Pink, 0.19 Ounce
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Going back to school we want to change, to be a better person and what do we turn to when we want to change and look different...MAKEUP! I remember being a newbie in the makeup department just a year or two ago. I remember feeling lost on what products are good for my makeup free face and won't harm my skin while enhancing it not turning me into a clown. These are my opinions on what beginner makeup user should use that are also inexpensive and drug store products:
BB Cream: Perfect light wear cream that also covers your face like a foundation without giving you that cake-y feeling. Not only does it smooth out your skin tone and gives light coverage, it also moisturize and fight against acne! This product is perfect as a stepping stone for those whose skin isn't ready to handle foundation because foundation is known for heavier coverage which means heavy leading to acne forming and closed pores.
All you do is take a dollop into your fingers and dot your face and just spread the bb cream all your face and neck area.
I highly recommend the Maybelline BB cream because it doesn't break me out and gives me a smooth complexion that I don't feel!
Face Powder: This is a necessity for gym class or oily skin types. Face powder absorbs the oils from sweating on your face giving you an anti shine look!
Face powder should be used after BB cream and concealer using a huge fluffy brush (powder brush) or the given pad. Just get some powder from your compact onto your brush and tap and then just dust your face and neck. Go over the areas more prone to oil a couple of times to ensure a shine free look!
The L'Oreal True Match face powder is perfect for on the go because of its compact size and really helps ensure an oil free face that doesn't dry your skin out.
Concealer: Concealer is a HUGE must have! This can work your BB cream if your don't have or need BB cream or foundation to cover your face. Concealer just conceals acne, scars or anything you don't want the world to see. Especially those panda eyes we have after staying up all night studying, partying, or doing nothing...Perfect for minimal makeup wearers too because they help enhance your face by giving you a flawless face!
Use your fourth finger while applying concealer on the under eye area because the tissue there is very soft and sensitive. Also use to cover area by just rubbing the concealer in until the area isn't visible anymore.
Though the M-A-C concealer is on the high end side, it has good reason to. This concealer is amazing at concealing the dark circles, acne, acne scars, etc. and not rubbing off throughout the day! Just apply it and finish with powder to give a matte and long lasting look!
For a more inexpensive concealer, a dupe for this M-A-C would have to be the essence concealer stick.
Eye Primer: Eye primer is a must have for helping your eye shadow stay on all day long. Plus they are skin toned so they will act a little bit like concealer to conceal under eyes or redness.
Use the wand and dot your lid and under eye and then using your fourth finger blend the eye primer in until the dark circles or redness has disappeared.
My favorite is the Elf eye primer because not only is it very inexpensive ($1.00), it is the dupe for the Urban Decay famous eye primer. I love using the wand and it keeps my eyeshadow sittin' pretty all day long!
Eyeshadow Quad: Let me tell you, I am not the best at applying eye shadow especially since I really don't have a huge eye lid like some of the blessed people have. So using an eye shadow quad is perfect for beginners because they usually come with instructions that will instruct you on how to apply your eyeshadow so you won't look like a newbie when walking into school. Also a neutral color combination is perfect for school and everyday wear for beginners and others because they are not too dominant that it could terrify people on the first day and if you mess up it wouldn't be too noticeable. The neutral colors will just enhance your eyes and the natural beauty in it!
My ultimate favorite would have to be the Maybelline Quads because they are so pigments and the neutral palette (Mocha Motion!!!) has amazing colors that don't make my eyes look to crazy but just add that glimmer. Also, the dark eye shadow can double as eye brow powder and liner! (Just use an angled brush!)
Lip Butter: Lip butter doesn't only act as a lip balm, but it also is a lipstick and gloss all in one tube! This is perfect for beginners because it has all the lip products in one. Lip butters gives lips the same color and shine as a lipgloss and lipstick, but moisturize lips so they won't crack after a long period of lipstick and gloss wearing. Perfect for days when you are rushing out the door and don't have much time to do your makeup.
My favorite are the Color Whispers by Maybelline because they add that color to make my lips stand out while moisturizing them too!
Blush: Blush brings out the rosy cheeks in you. These can give you color and add that healthy, natural glow! Looking alive, not dead.
Again my favorite is from Maybelline and it is their Dream Bouncy Blush because of their pigmentation and just the cool bouncy-ness of the blush! Just swipe and blend into your apples of your cheeks!
Mascara: Mascara helps short lash people like me get long, voluminous lashes. For those of you who have thick voluminous lashes (jealous) mascara will just enhance your lashes giving them more volume.
My favorite is the recent Maybelline Big Eyes mascara. Not only do you get mascara to help your upper lashes, you also get mascara for your bottom lashes. Bam 2 for 1!! Wonderful for beginners and on the go gals!
