Foundation: The base of any makeup look, foundation comes in various forms like liquid, powder, and cream. It’s designed to even out skin tone and provide a smooth canvas.

Concealer: Used to cover blemishes, dark circles, and other imperfections, concealers are thicker than foundations and offer higher coverage.

Eyeshadow: Available in powder, cream, and liquid forms, eyeshadows enhance the eyes with a range of colors and finishes.

Eyeliner: Used to define the eyes, eyeliners come in pencil, gel, and liquid forms.

Mascara: Designed to lengthen, volumize, and curl lashes, mascaras are essential for a finished eye look.

Lipstick and Lip Gloss: From matte to glossy finishes, lip products add color and texture to the lips.

Lip Liners: These are used to define the lips and prevent lipstick from bleeding.

Primers and Setting Sprays: Used to prepare the skin for makeup and set it in place.

Contour and Highlight Kits: For more advanced makeup techniques like contouring and strobing.

Tools: Brushes, sponges, or fingers.

Technique: Start from the center of the face and blend outward for a natural look.

Eyeshadow Blending: Use a transition shade in the crease, a darker shade on the outer corner, and a highlight on the inner corner and brow bone.

Eyeliner Tips: For beginners, start with a pencil liner before moving to liquid or gel.

Preparation: Exfoliate and moisturize lips.

Application: Start at the Cupid’s bow and work outward. Use a lip liner for precision.

Contouring and Highlighting: Use darker shades to create shadows and lighter shades to highlight areas you want to emphasize.

Check for ingredients that suit your skin type. For example, oily skin benefits from oil-free formulas.

High-quality products often have better pigmentation and last longer.

Research brands for their reputation in quality and ethical practices.

Price doesn’t always indicate quality. There are high-performing products in all price ranges.

Look for user reviews and swatches online to get a real sense of the product.

If possible, sample a product before purchasing to see how it works with your skin type and tone.