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
My lashes are small but with this mascara they feel and look very voluminous! The formula is light but I can feel my lashes very nice and thick, I like the pigmentation, it’s dark and makes my eyes stand out! ...I tried Too faced and benefits mascara, lately lights camera lashes from tarte but none compare to this.
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.
Size: .11 oz/ 3 g·ITEM: 2550499
Color: Crystal - very light to light
$20.00
Light reflecting and stunning. I use the littlest amount on cheeks amd what’s left dust around face for a Very subtle glow...Not this one! It is amazing. Very light and works well
What it is: A bestselling pressed powder that locks makeup in place for a luminous, photo-ready finish.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Microfine Mineral Powders: Glycerin and vitamin E help guard against dryness and keep skin comfortable.
- Light Reflecting Complex™: Helps restore skin’s youthful-looking radiance.
- Photochromic Technology: Diffuses light so skin looks radiant all day long.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.
Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 1483502
Color: Dim Light - neutral peach beige 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. ...I used this because of Kathleen lights recommending it, and I have fallen in love!!
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.
$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: 2600682
Color: Off The Grid - matte warm pale beige base shade, matte warm light orange, matte tan, matte medium brown, light champagne shimmer, peach shimmer, metallic copper
$15.00
i use the urban decay primer before applying these colors and they not only stay on but are so vibrant! they make my light eyes pop. thanks sephora for making a palette that transpires!...I love the colors, easy to blend, the matte colors helps to make a daily makeup
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: 0.08 oz/ 2.5 g·ITEM: 2504397
Color: Champagne Pop
$23.00
I use it every day and also on my daughter for her makeup for dance competitions. Very beautiful. I have fair skin and my daughter has tan skin and it works on us both!
What it is: A most-loved highlighter from BECCA finds a new home at Smashbox—it's the same ultra-creamy formula you know and love for a natural, luminous glow.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulations: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ultra-Fine Multidimensional Pearls: Reflects and refracts light from every angle for a buildable, luminous glow.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, coal tar, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also cruelty-free.
$69.00
My makeup artist used this to contour my face and add glow. ...It makes me look like I'm always in flattering light, even under harsh bright kitchen lights. I use it every every day, and keeps me glowing even on "no makeup" days, just a bit of this and some mascara and I'm naturally glowing.
What it is:
A palette featuring three shades of Ambient Lighting Powder, the high-tech, soft-focus finishing powder that recreates the most exquisitely flattering types of light. .
What it does:
Ambient Lighting Powder is a groundbreaking collection of finishing powders that capture, diffuse, and soften the way light reflects on your skin. Unlike traditional powders, which merely cloak imperfections, Ambient Lighting Powder utilizes photoluminescent technology to filter out harsh light and refine the appearance of the complexion. The powders deliver a multidimensional luminescence to every skin tone, making it appear softer and lit from within.
What else you need to know:
Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.
Size: 0.049 oz/ 1.4 g·ITEM: 1849058
Color: Radiant Light - golden beige 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.
Size: 0.07 oz/ 2 g·ITEM: 1916659
Color: Translucent - for light to medium skin tones
$23.00
This finishing powder is so light and makes the make up stay in place for hours. ...A light application in the AM and if necessary, a touch up in the afternoon for my oily t-zone.
What it is:
A finishing powder that is ultra-blurring and light-diffusing to impart unfiltered perfection on all skintonesin every light.
What it does:
The last step in your makeup routine, this pressed powder blurs, smooths, and reduces shine with the even, naturally matte coverage of ULTRA HD Pressed Powder.