As an avid makeup lover, I’ve always been adamant that I’m always willing to pay a little extra for a quality product. With this philosophy, for the longest time I’d say my makeup vanity was 75% high end, 25% drugstore or “budget beauty” that is, until recently. Between the one-two punch of postpartum followed by a pandemic, I think it was mostly born out of convenience and necessity, but I found myself placing more and more makeup in my Target drive-up order and was consistently impressed with the quality, accessibility, and of course, price point of drugstore makeup.
While rounding up my favorites I realized I have a go-to for any makeup product you’d want to do a full face! Admittedly, that’s quite a rarity for these days for me, but I still reach for most of these products often enough that I can call myself a drugstore makeup aficionado. 😉
SUN BUM SPF – I first shared this SPF last year when I discovered it, and now Sun Bum is a go-to in our house for the whole family. This formula goes on easily and feels more like skincare or makeup than SPF which I love.
BABY SKIN PRIMER – I don’t always use a primer these days, but old habits die hard and it’s a must when I’m doing a full face of makeup. This is a great dupe for Benefit Porefessional, which is another fantastic pore-blurring face primer.
Maybeline Dream BB Cream – This is my current daily BB cream when I’m not using the Ilia Skin Tint Drops, it’s lightweight but still creamy and has great buildable coverage that can cover any imperfections that you’re too lazy to spot cover with concealer. Or maybe that’s just me. 😉
Physicians Formula Organic Skin Drops – A great option for dry skin, formulated with jojoba oil it gives skin that glow from within but also provides coverage. It doesn’t feel like a drugstore product in the slightest!
Maybeline Fit Me Foundation – Anyone who was around during my YouTube days will remember this as one of my longstanding favorite drugstore foundations. They have both an oily and dry skin formulation and both are fantastic and provide great coverage.
Milani Full Coverage Concealer – This is a f u l l coverage concealer, so highly pigmented and best to use sparingly around fine lines and wrinkles, but it stays put and is great at covering stubborn blemishes or dark circles.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer – Another classic oldie but goodie from the YouTube days, but the product has stood the test of time and it’s a great lightweight concealer option in a pinch.
Master Strobing Stick – No full face is complete without a little highlight. I prefer a cream formula to keep it subtle and dewy, and this stick is so easy to apply.
Black Radiance Color Perfect Foundation Stick – My favorite cream contour hack is to find a foundation stick in a deeper shade than your natural. It’s gives a more natural bronzed look which is much more foolproof than some of the chalkier formulas meant strictly for contouring.
Butter Bronzer – I know I’ve entered “full face mode” when I use both a cream and powder bronzer, but even if I skip the first step and jump straight to powder, this bronzer is a perfect hybrid of the two.
Milani Baked Blush – A classic dupe for the famous Nars Orgasm blush (which, by the way, I just noticed has almost 18 THOUSAND reviews on Sephora.com….), Milani pigments just can’t be beat when it comes to drugstore beauty. I love this blush because there are several shades to choose from and they’re all gorgeous and flattering.
E.L.F Eye Shadow Stick – I’ll be the first to admit I’m beyond lazy when it comes to eyeshadow these days. A swipe of an eyeshadow stick is really the most I can muster, so I’m glad I found a great one that doesn’t cost a ton. Most days I’ll use my bronzer as eyeshadow and smudge this at the lash line and call it a day.
Master Precise Eyeliner Pen – If I were feeling incredibly adventurous, I might reach for a skinny black eyeliner pen to give myself a little wing, this one is great!
NYX Micro Brow Pencil – This brow pencil is just as good, if not better, than any high end brow pencil on the market. Sorry Anastasia and Benefit, but it’s true. It’s pigmented, glides on easily, and allows you to create as subtle or sculpted of an arch as you want.
Lash Paradise Mascara – Waterproof in blackest black, it’s my all-time favorite you already know. 🙂
Milani Lipstick – Milani makes a wide assortment of matte and creamy lipsticks, all of which are pigmented and beautiful. They were my drugstore go-to before masks threw a wrench in those makeup plans.
NYX Butter Gloss – I will FOREVER STAN the NYX Butter Glosses. They’re beautiful, shiny without being goopy and they smell delicious. What’s not to love?
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Doing your full-face makeup is never easy, especially if you are a beginner. Whether you’re going to a wedding or other special occasions, we have listed all the essentials needed for full-face makeup.
The truth is that you don’t need to buy all brands and kinds of face makeup. You only need this full-face makeup kit to get started.
Before you dive into the sea of colors, let this article be your guide to get you started in the ever-growing world of beauty products. Avoid overdoing and underestimating the potential of beautifying physical appearance through full-face makeup. So, let’s get started. Shall we?
Yes, you only need eight items for your full-face makeup. If you want to have a natural yet elegant look on every occasion, here are the things needed inside your makeup kit.
Let’s start our list with face makeup.
Ask every artist, and they will tell you the importance of applying a primer before painting. It is the same with beautification. You need to start with a clean face before applying the makeup. Thus, you need a foundation for a full-face makeup.
Applying a foundation is the first step after prepping your skin. It helps in avoiding the dreaded “cakey” look on your face. Use a beauty sponge to put the foundation, and never use your fingers even when you just washed it. The beauty sponge absorbs the product gradually, which will give you the ideal amount of foundation for your complexion.
After putting on your chosen foundation, next is the concealer. It is a must-have for any beauty routine that offers a photoshopped-looking finish. But it is the trickiest makeup essential to master.
For full-face makeup, you need to look for a face concealer and an eye concealer. For the latter, make sure that it has a hydrating feature to heal those fine lines under your eyes. On the other hand, face concealers should be denser and quite dry to cover up pesky blemish or discoloration.
Bronzer gives your face a splash. A great bronzer adds a touch of color to a washed-out complexion. For an instant lift, lightly dust bronzer in the hairline, across the cheekbones, and all over the neck.
It’s time to highlight those beautiful eyes. Let’s continue our list with eye makeup essentials.
Eyeliners give your eyes sultriness and glam. It is flexible to take my makeup look from day tonight. Pencil eyeliners are excellent for beginners because it’s less fussy to use. As you gain more experience applying eyeliners, you can go with other eyeliner kinds that will give you a winged eyeliner look.
According to expert makeup artists, the best way to apply eyeliner is to start in the middle of the eye. Then, lightly dot the pencil into the lash. Gradually work your way to the outer part of your eyes. It’s easy to create a more natural look by connecting the dots.
Mascara will lengthen those lashes and give it a flick. Even the most novice of makeup beginners will have trouble with this one. Apply one or two coats of mascara with your freshly dipped wand before you finish your look.
Neutral eyeshadow palettes are perfect for everyone. As much as possible, stick to colors that are easy to blend. It includes taupes, bronzes, browns, and cream-colored shadows. It will give you an effortless look great for all eye colors.
You only need three simple tools to get a natural look for your eyeshadow. First is the Eyeshadow brush. It is the staple for applying powder to the lid. The second tool is the smudge brush. For a heavier application of the product, this brush is usually packed together with dense bristles.
Choosing a pencil eraser-sized dome will ensure you have more control over the application. Finally, the blending brush. This tool lets you blend a soft color into the crease or buff it up above the crease.
We are near to accomplishing full-face makeup. For the eyebrows makeup essentials, beginners usually only need one tool to make an even brow line.
If you are a beginner, you can fill in brows using either a brow gel or a powder shadow. When you first start, powder tends to be more forgiving. If you plan on applying a lot of product at once, then use a more coarse brush.
When it comes to full-face makeup, lips are the last thing you want to work on but should never forget. But what kind of lip makeup essential should you get?
Lipsticks are essential for an irresistible pout and can completely change a look. Lip colors with a neutral base and a pop of color are essentials for every girl’s purse. Beginners should stick with a formula that has more hydration for its forgiving nature.
Choose a shade that is a little darker than your natural lip undertone for the perfect wash of color. If you want to add a pop of color, you can choose coral, berry, or pink.
A beautiful and natural full-face makeup will only be successful if you’re preparing to take care of your skin. It’s easy to forget that to get the “perfect look,” you also need to prepare your face for makeup.
It includes flawless skin, defined cheekbones, bright eyes, and hydrated lips. Here are six easy steps to prepare your face for makeup so that you can use them for both everyday makeup and special occasions.
Start with washing your face with lukewarm water. Then, use a soft and mild cleanser to even out your skin tone. It will help you achieve smoother skin as well.
If you have sensitive skin, make sure to refrain from cleansers that have glycolic acid. This ingredient can cause redness and skin irritation. Look for something gentle that will help you achieve the look you desire and prepare your face for a dewy glow.
A pH-balanced cleanser should have a pH between 5 and 6. The best cleaner for you is one that matches your skin’s pH balance, assuming you have no severe skin problems. A slightly more acidic cleanser will help your skin fight bacteria if you have acne-prone skin.
Exfoliator eliminates the culprits behind cakey look makeups, which are dead skin cells. When you exfoliate your skin, you reveal a new layer of smoother skin.
Look for an exfoliator scrub with tiny granules that are in circular shapes. Avoid harmful ingredients that could tear your skin and make it excessively dry. When you exfoliate your face, make sure to do the same with your neck.
After exfoliating your skin, apply toner or serum. A toner is perfect if you have oily skin, while serum works magic for those with dry skin. The latter works excellently in hydrating the face.
We often tend to skip this step, but it is crucial. The best serum should have vitamin C for smoothening the skin. Look for Sodium hyaluronate that helps in sealing the moisture level of your skin. Finally, herms help in hydrating the skin and minimize the effects of aging.
Eye cream should have a thin texture. It helps in moisturizing and even out the skin tone around your eyes. Make sure you apply your eye cream properly around the delicate and light area around your eyes.
Whether you have oily or dry skin, applying a moisturizer is non-negotiable. You should use a light moisturizer before applying makeup to prevent the base from becoming oily. But you have to make sure that your chosen moisturizer matches your skin type. Instead of rubbing it in, one method is to press the moisturizer onto your skin. It allows the fluid to penetrate your skin effectively and activate your skin cells.
If you have acne-prone skin or uneven outbreaks, seek a non-comedogenic oil-free moisturizer. If you have dry skin, seek a heavier cream to use during the day. A heavier cream will also give the base a dewy, “just-out-of-the-shower” appearance.
Once you complete these steps in prepping your face, you can start applying a primer. It is our first step in using full-face makeup.
Whether you’re attending a wedding or another special event, we’ve compiled a list of all the requirements for full-face makeup. There’s nothing wrong with applying makeup, especially if it would make you feel more confident about yourself.
If you are a beginner, we at Lash Out Loud Beauty Bar can help you. We can help you enhance facial makeup and even highlight the beauty of your eyes through lash extensions.
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