The right makeup can make all the difference between an ordinary face and a stunning one. It can add confidence, create a sense of style, or just plain make you look better. But if you're new to the world of makeup, it can also be intimidating. Here are some products that will help you get started with your light makeup collection.
$16.00
I really like this mascara, it is light weight and doesn't leave the lashes climpy. ...My lashes are fine and light but this makes them so sexy!
What it is:
A high-volume mascara that delivers bold lash volume for up to 24 hours.
What it does:
The Monsieur Big Mascara features a large brush and an ultra-creamy formula that glides onto lashes like silk and delivers up to 12 times the volume with up to 24 hours of wear. Ideal for all-day wear, this mascara doesn’t require touch-ups and doesn’t flake or smudge.
$30.00
What it is: A cushiony, hydrating, light-reflective lip gloss with otherworldly shine.
Formulation Type: Lip Gloss
Benefits: Hydrating
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Shine-Boosting Polymers: Heighten shine by wrapping lips in light-reflective moisture.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Inspired by the sheen of the full moon, this gloss clings to lips with special polymers that trap moisture, smoothing out visible lines and promoting a fuller appearance. The formula also contains floating pearl dust for a mesmerizing shimmer. Think of it as a liquid balm for your lips, but better.
Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2631943
Color: 4 Deep - deep to very deep
$46.00
My only complaint is that the fairest shade is just a hint more yellow than I would like so after I apply, I do a very light dusting of a pink powder for balance....Packing was cheap looking for the price. I only use a very light dusting as I have 60 year old skin. Great for the T zones, very-smoothing
What it is: An ultrafine setting powder that blurs imperfections and visibly reduces shine in limited-edition Lunar New Year packaging.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rose Wax and Almond Oil: Help to nurture, soften, and moisturize the skin.
- Light-Reflecting Pearls: Pearlescent pigments diffuse light as it hits your face to luminate the complexion.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-fre
ITEM: 2600732
Color: Southern Charm - matte light mocha base shade, matte medium dark taupe, matte plum, matte deep raisin, silver/lilac duochrome, emerald shimmer, metallic eggplant
$15.00
I love the colors, easy to blend, the matte colors helps to make a daily makeup...After using this product I fell in love for it, it’s so good and let a natural look and you can use it for an every day makeup like I do
What it is: A collection of versatile eyeshadow palettes featuring seven perfectly paired matte, shimmer, and metallic colorful shades.
What Else You Need to Know: Pack your bags—it’s time for a beautiful getaway. Destinations Eyeshadow Palettes feature seven silky eyeshadows and a large base shade, in wearable matte, dazzling shimmer, and metallic finishes. The shades are easy to apply at home or on the go. These travel-friendly palettes also include a large mirror.
Off the Grid Palette Contains:
- 7 x shades in matte warm pale beige base shade, matte warm light orange, matte tan, matte medium brown, light champagne shimmer, peach shimmer, metallic copper
Island Hopping Palette Contains:
- 7 x shade
Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 1483544
Color: Diffused Light - soft, warm pale yellow powder
$54.00
Bought mood light and difuser. I couldn't distinguish between both, but after a few tries a few times during the day on different lights I ended up choosing diffuser. ...Luminous Light - champagne pearl powder...Im over the iridescent hi-lights that look like you'r 12. This is lovely and not streaky looking.
What it is:
A collection of six universally-flattering finishing powders that recreate the most flattering light.
What it does:
Create the perfect illumination for your face with Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Powder. Infused with the innovative Photoluminescent Technology, each finishing powder captures, diffuses, and softens the look of the skin.
What else you need to know:
Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.
Size: 0.049 oz/ 1.4 g·ITEM: 1849017
Color: Diffused Light - soft, warm pale yellow powder
$28.00
This is a great finishing powder for under eyes, it brightness and sets your conceller and foundation. The light shimmer adds dimension, this helps my makeup last about 8 hours without touchups. ...It’s my go to! I use luminous light and dim light as part of my everyday makeup routine!
What it is:
A collection of six universally-flattering finishing powders that recreate the most flattering light.
What it does:
Create the perfect illumination for your face with Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Powder. Infused with the innovative Photoluminescent Technology, each finishing powder captures, diffuses, and softens the look of the skin.
What else you need to know:
Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.
$32.00
blinded by the light...The colour rose gold looks beautiful and a bit more unique. It’s not a super light colour but still works well on my light skin.
What it is: A skin-perfecting pressed highlighter for a lit-from-within-looking glow.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know:
Microfine 3D pearls & pigments reflect pure light to add depth & dimension, while diffusing imperfections, butter-soft formula glides on smooth, buildable glow melts into skin for seamless blending that doesn't look glittery, and 2 universal shades for a warm or cool glow.
$42.00
Also go dark tone than you usually use. I have light to light-medium skin tone and had to use medium...Ok, I bought the light one and I have to say I love this palette.
What it is:
A pro-formulated color correcting cream palette with curated shade ranges for a perfectly even, primed complexion with long-lasting wear.
What it does:
Each Ultra HD Underpainting Color Correction Palette was developed by MAKE UP FOR EVER’s pro artist teams and tested on a wide range of skin tones to ensure precise and undetectable color correctionridding skin of unwanted darkness, redness, and dull areas. As with the other Ultra HD products, a signature combination of coated pigments, powders, and a blend of emollient oils provide a second skin, seamless look and feel.
Size: 0.58 oz/ 16.6 g·ITEM: 2476885
Color: Warm Sunrise - banana: brightening for all skin tones
$35.00
The shade is gorgeous. It’s light and natural . Not ashy. All products are great. ...Light make up days...The powder made my face feel smooth, did not emphasize my pores and felt very light. It doesn't add coverage so I would reccomend to someone that is into light makeup, needs to control oil a bit.
What it is: An ultra-fine loose powder that sets makeup with a non-cakey, matte, transfer-proof finish and makes your complexion look like magic.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
Size: 0.3 oz/ 8.6 g·ITEM: 2476968
Color: Apricot Silk - light to medium with warm undertones
$35.00
perfect for setting makeup or use alone...I love how light it feels and how extremely seamlessly it blends...Natural look and light weight...The product is pretty good, it feels light weight and blended well with my skin tone.
What it is: An ultra-lightweight, oil-absorbing powder that instantly sets—or refreshes—makeup at home and on the go.