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Basic Makeup For Beginners

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If you're new to the world of makeup, it can be overwhelming. There are so many options and terms to know, and so many products to try. But don't worry! We've got you covered. Here are some basic products that will help you look your best.

Benefit CosmeticsGoof Proof Waterproof Brow-Filling Powder

Size: 0.06 oz / 1.9 g·ITEM: 2662302

Color: Shade 1 - cool light blonde

209 Reviews

$33.00

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I don’t focus too much on my brows so I would consider myself a beginner. The product went on smooth & had pretty decent pigment. ...Very easy to use and would especially be great for makeup & brow beginners....Perfect for brow beginners!...Great for Brow-Beginners

What it is: An easy-to-use brow powder that is great for brow newbies and pros.

What Else You Need to Know: This easy-to-use, lightweight pressed powder is a must-have for everyone's makeup bag. It effortlessly fills in sparse areas for natural-looking, blended brows. The silky-soft powder adheres to skin and hair and gives brows texture and dimension. It is also buildable and blendable, and color stays true.

Clinical Results: In a self-evaluation by 114 participants, after 1 week:
- 96% said it was easy to apply
- 96% said brows look natural

ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrPoint Made 24-Hour Gel Eyeliner Pencil

Size: 0.04 oz/ 1.2 g·ITEM: 2380749

Color: 1 Bodacious Black - black

229 Reviews

$27.00

I got talked into buying this instead of the Makeup Forever Aqua XL eye pencil for my waterline and it's terrible. ...Exactly what I want from an eyeliner and if used this way, beginner / shaky hand friendly.

What it is: A 24-hour, waterproof, and ultra-pigmented gel eyeliner that combines the silky texture of a liquid liner with the smudgy texture of kohl.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: With an effortless glide, this bold, gel eyeliner pencil features a formula with the perfect amount of blendability to smoke out your eye look before it dries down to its long-wear, up-to-24-hour matte finish.

Urban Decay24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil - Born To Run Collection

Size: 0.04 oz/ 1.2 g·ITEM: 2083459

Color: Double Life - reddish-brown metallic

133 Reviews

$33.00

It glides on smooth and outlasts my other makeup. I would certainly buy it again or gift to a friend. ...I will be purchasing more colors to really give some life to my very basic Matte eye looks. I’m completely obsessed. This is a must have for everybody.

What it is:
A 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in three new shades that pair perfectly with Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette’s neutral to smoky and bright to sultry eye looks.

What it does:
Keep the adventurous vibes going with three fun-loving shades of Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. From a reddish-brown to a dark copper to a deep green metallic, these versatile shades will pair perfectly with any bold eye look you can dream up (each sold separately).

UD’s Born To Run 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are your globe-trotting go-to. These two new shades and one cult-favorite (Lucky) are the perfect complements to any Born To Run eye look.

ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrLip Snatcher Waterproof Precision Lip Liner

Size: .04 oz / 1.1 g·ITEM: 2648277

Color: Pink Remix - soft matte pink mauve

430 Reviews

$19.50

A very creamy lip liner, very easy to use. I foun it to be beginner friendly since I usually find a way to mess up my liner but this was very easy to use. ...A very creamy lip liner, very easy to use. I found it to be beginner friendly since I usually find a way to mess up my liner but this was very easy to use.

What it is: A waterproof, ultra-pigmented creamy pencil that precisely defines, sculpts, and fills lips.

Formulation Type:
Lip Liner

Benefits: Long-wearing

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamins C and E: Provides antioxidant protection.
- Cottonseed and Olive Oils: Condition lips.
- Carnauba and Candelilla Waxes: Provides comfort and wear.

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-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

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House of LashesReusable Wispy Faux Mink Demi Half Lashes

ITEM: 2868370

Color: Iconic Lite Demi - a flared half lash with a criss-crossed V-shape for soft definition and a lifted look.

13 Reviews

$18.00

What it is: A collection of beginner-friendly flared half lashes designed for quick application with a weightless, no-trim design for comfortable all-day wear.


Formulation Type: 
Volumizing


Benefits: Long-wearing


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 cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: These handcrafted faux-mink half lashes are 100 percent cruelty-free and complement all eye

Urban Decay24/7 Glaze-On Shimmer Liquid Eyeshadow

Size: 0.11 oz / 3.12 g·ITEM: 2855328

Color: Traffic Jam - burgundy shimmer

668 Reviews

$36.00

Super easy to use as well, would say this is beginner friendly!...The Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow is a must-have for anyone who loves long-lasting, high-pigment eye makeup. The formula is creamy and glides on smoothly without tugging, making it super easy to apply—even for beginners.

What it is: A beginner-friendly, crease-resistant liquid shadow with a built-in brush for a long-wearing, glazed and glowing eye look in seconds.


What Else You Need to Know: The glaze and glow with this liquid shimmer eyeshadow includes a built-in brush for easy application. The buildable shades include two duo chrome and four shimmer shades for versatility.


ILIAIn Full Micro-Tip Eyebrow Pencil

Size: 0.003 oz / 0.09 g·ITEM: 2638047

Color: Auburn - For strawberry blonde to red hair with warm undertones

605 Reviews

$33.00

Great eyebrow pencil for beginners...The eyebrow pencil was soft, buildable and easy to use even for beginners like myself. I really liked that the pencil does not need to be sharpened and comes with a brush on the opposite end. ...This brow pencil was very easy to use, especially for myself as a beginner with eyebrow makeup. It allows you to create very thin stroke so you can create your look more naturally and customize/build as desired.

What it is: A beginner-friendly micro-tip pencil that effortlessly fills and defines brows with soft, buildable pigment.


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Mineral-Based Pigments: Create the most natural-looking payoff.

- Provitamin B5: Conditions and nourishes with every wear.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: This ultra-slim brow pencil creates thin, hairlike strokes for natural-looking fullness and dimension. The foolproof formula takes the guesswork out of designing your best brows. Each swipe deposits the perfect amount of pigment that resists fading and budging throughout the day.


stilaMini Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Size: .008 oz / .25 ml·ITEM: 2580769

Color: Black - intense black

90 Reviews

$20.00

Beginner friendly for first time eyeliner users ✅...This is a great affordable beginner friendly liquid liner to lear to do cat eye looks and other looks. ...Maybe has to do with how it’s laying down in my makeup bag but a good product shouldn’t be so variable.

What it is: An easy-application, travel-size, waterproof liquid liner that stays on all day and night.

What Else You Need to Know: This travel-size, easy-glide, quick-dry precision liner stays in place until you say when—no smudges, feathering, or running. The thin, marker-like tip is easy to use, even for the beauty beginner, and delivers any look—from a thin line to a bold, dramatic stroke.

MAKE UP FOR EVERArtist Color Pencil Longwear Eyeliner

Size: 0.04 oz / 1.41 g·ITEM: 2072411

Color: 104 All Around White - White

493 Reviews

$35.50

Color is vibrant and great for beginners...Nobody does the basics like Make Up For Ever, and there’s nothing more important in my makeup arsenal than a black eyeliner.

What it is: An easy-to-use, versatile eye pencil with an effortless glide and smooth, buildable pigment for unstoppable creativity.

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-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This mistake-proof multitasker defines and diffuses easily with long-lasting wear. The beginner-friendly formula allows you to play and experiment with any kind of look. Shape your eyes, contour, or enhance your brows with these dynamic, do-it-all pencils.

MAC CosmeticsStrobe Beam Illuminating Liquid Blush with Buildable Coverage

Size: 0.15 oz / 4.3 ml·ITEM: 2837284

Color: Plummy Bare - Deep Cherry Wine

138 Reviews

$43.00

It’s not overly pigmented, so it’s hard to overdo it, which is a big advantage for beginners. I received this product for free from Topbox Marketing for testing and review purposes....It’s really nice colour, it’s bland able and I think is perfect for beginners. If you are looking to start using a liquid blush I would definitely go with this one.

What it is: An iridescent liquid blush with sheer, buildable coverage in artist-developed shades to strobe, sculpt, shape, and underpaint for personalized payoff.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.

What Else You Need to Know: Get extra cheeky with this iridescent liquid blush made for the sunlight or the spotlight. It can even be dabbed onto lips for a pop of iridescent color. Each sunset- and sunrise-inspired hue is infused with a conditioning blend that feels as good as it looks on your skin.

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