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Gifts For Makeup Beginners

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Whether you're just starting to dip your toes into the world of makeup or looking to help someone begin their beauty journey, our curated selection of gifts for makeup beginners has everything you need to get started. From essential tools and versatile palettes to easy-to-use products that will enhance natural beauty, these gift options are perfect for those who are new to the exciting world of makeup. Discover thoughtful gifts that will inspire creativity and confidence in every makeup novice.

MAC CosmeticsMineralize Blush with Radiant Baked Mineral Luminous Colour + Lightweight Coverage

Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.2 g·ITEM: 2099141

Color: Naturally Flawless - midtone pinky nude

65 Reviews

$46.00

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Perfect for beginners...It is a wonderful blush for a decent price. Would definitely recommend if you are not a makeup pro....this is the perfect blush for everyone, specially for beginners or minimalistic people. not only this truly can be applied a lot of times but it’s so comfortable on the skin, i feel like u can never add too much?

What it is:
A blush that builds lightly, layer after layer, without feeling heavy.

What it does:
Mineralize Blush features baked minerals refined into a powder formula to provide an exceptionally sheer application. The lightweight formula glides onto skin to achieve luminous color that builds lightly, layer after layer, without heavy coverage. The formula veils and enhances the cheekbones with a pearlized shimmer and now comes in an all-new matte finish.

MAKEUP BY MARIOUltra Suede® Sculpting Lip Pencil

Size: 0.049 oz/1.4 g·ITEM: 2502144

Color: Johnny - muted rose pink

638 Reviews

$36.00

I got it on the birthday gift and it’s so good....This liner sticks around almost all day for me, depending on what and how carefully I eat.

What it is: A precision dual-ended lip liner that defines, sculpts, and limitlessly shapes the lips to create the illusion of a fuller pout.

Formulation Type:
Lip Liner

What Else You Need to Know: This full-coverage matte formula is infused with emollients for extra comfort and does not feather or bleed. It also has lip-lock technology, which extends the wear of your lipstick, and contour-shape technology creates the ideal definition for any lip shape. The dual-ended brush blends and blurs color to perfection.

Iconic LondonSilk Glow Blush and Highlight Duo

Size: 0.21 oz·ITEM: 2554574

Color: Coral Glow

59 Reviews

$53.00

I love my new blush!!! I got it as a gift and i absolutely love it...They both illuminate- without being sparkly. I’m a bit of a beginner with stuff like this, and it looked good, and I didn’t feel like I could mess it up.

What it is: A beautiful blush and a luminous highlighter with a gel-powder texture to deliver a glossy shot of radiance and a flush of color in one sweep.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pearlescent Pigments: Deliver a luminous finish.
- Emollients: Provide a silky sensorial feel and blurring effect.
- Skin Conditioning Agent: Provides a silky feel.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, retinyl palmitate, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.

Laura MercierTinted Moisturizer Cream Blush

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL·ITEM: 2518215

Color: Southbound - peachy pink

663 Reviews

$43.00

I had never tried a liquid blush before but this pairs well with my other makeup for a dewy look....I received these products for free from Influenster and Laura Mercier in exchange for my honest review.

What it is: A weightless cream blush that delivers buildable, natural cheek color with the skincare power of a moisturizer.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Raspberry Seed: Conditions the skin.
- Prickly Pear: Hydrates the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

Charlotte TilburyLip Cheat Lip Liner

Size: 0.04 oz/ 1.2 g·ITEM: 2116630

Color: Hot Gossip - tawny rose pink

2.1K Reviews

$35.50

VERY hard tip, which allows for more precision, but takes some getting used to if you, like me, are a beginner. ...Really pretty color and blends beautifully! Very easy for beginners!

What it is: A velvety, transfer proof, waterproof formula that lasts up to six hours without smudging feathering.


Formulation Type: Lip Liner


Benefits: Long-wearing 


What Else You Need to Know: Lip Cheat Lip Liner creates a smooth, seamless line to resize and reshape for a fuller pout. The no-smudge, waterproof formula lasts up to six hours with no feathering or transferring. The texture is rich and velvety to layer comfortably on your lips. Wear alone or with a gloss for a lighter finish.

Velour LashesVegan Mink Luxe Lash Collection

ITEM: 2427169

Color: SHE-E-O - glam volume, round lash style, most complimentary to almond and hooded eye shapes, vegan mink material

263 Reviews

$30.00

Sassy but classy are perfect for daytime anytime...As a beginner in applying faux lashes, I really enjoy these. ...Can't wait to get these for friends as gifts.

What it is: A set of false lashes in a luxury vegan mink material that looks so real, you won’t spot the difference.

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.

What Else You Need to Know: Each pair of luxurious Ultra Luxe Vegan Mink Lashes are handmade with the highest-quality synthetic fibers to mimic the look and feel of mink. Velour Lashes uses an innovative lash-curling process to achieve the ultimate wispy texture.

stilaStay All Day® Dual-Ended Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Size: 0.033 oz/ 1 mL·ITEM: 2407906

Color: Intense Black - black

101 Reviews

$47.00

Staple eyeliner in my makeup bag...It’s pricey but I’ve had this for a few years and it’s still very pigmented. The find tip is so helpful for beginners.

What it is: A dual-ended liquid liner combining the effortless application of stila‘s original liquid liner with the fine precision of a micro tip.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This all-in-one, dual-ended liquid eyeliner features stila‘s bestselling waterproof liquid liner on one side and a micro tip on the other. The original tip effortlessly delivers any look—from a thin line to a bold, dramatic stroke. The ultra-precise micro tip provides superior accuracy and control.

NUDESTIXMagnetic Eye Pencil

Size: 0.10 oz/ 3 g·ITEM: 2058774

Color: Smoke

586 Reviews

$36.50

It lasts a long time and doesn't crease. Perfect for beginners and travel. Very pigmented....So easy to apply and blend as a makeup beginner! Only wish it didn't come with the tin packaging because now it has made me hesitant in buying more shades in fear of unnecessary waste buildup.

What it is:
A super long-wearing eyeshadow pencil that provides intense color in satin and matte finishes, precise lining, and primes lids for all-day wear.

What it does:
This 24-hour wear, waterproof, neutral eyeshadow pencil highlights the face’s high points, including the cheekbones, tear ducts, and brow arches.

Bobbi BrownLong-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick

Size: 0.05 oz·ITEM: 2483485

Color: Bone - pale yellow

3K Reviews

$46.00

I've used these sticks before and I love them. I am not a beginner but I have a small lid space and find it hard to do any detailed look on my lids. ...Easy to use! Great for beginners...Easy to work with-- great for beginners or people who like quick makeup routines!

What it is: A bestselling cream eyeshadow stick that glides on with ease and lasts for up to 24 hours.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. This product is also vegan.


What Else You Need to Know: Prime, define, or highlight with buildable eyeshadow shades and finishes to complement all skin tones, eye shapes, and looks. This creamy, blendable stick glides on tug-free. The waterproof, long-lasting, color-true formula stays put for up to 24 hours without settling, creasing, smudging, or flaking.

tartesketch & set™ eyebrow definer pencil & tinted gel

ITEM: 2309029

Color: Dark Brown - medium & dark brown hair

76 Reviews

$35.00

Just perfect .. at least for me for sure!!! I don’t know how I could existed without it until now....It’s super easy to use surprisingly and I was surprised that I liked this product more than the Anastasia brow pencil. If you are a beginner at brows this is for you:-)

What it is: A two-in-one brow tool featuring a full-size, ultra-slim pencil with micro tip to fill in brows and tinted gel to keep them in place all day.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Babassu: Nurtures and conditions brow hair.
- Amazonian Clay: Minimizes oil around the hair follicle to balance skin and keep pigment in place.
- Vitamin E: Acts as an emollient and antioxidant.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, and triclosan. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This thin, tapered spoolie is great for targeted precision and mess-free application.

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