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Makeup For Beginners

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If you're new to the world of makeup, you may be wondering where to start. The good news is that it's easier than ever to find a great foundation match and learn the basics, so you can get started right away. Here are some of the best options available.

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

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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

The formula is a quick dry down with glitter!perfect for beginners...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

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. ...The brow pencil does last all day and survived the heat. It is good for beginners because it does not leave a ton of pigment at first swipe and is buildable....Great eyebrow pencil for beginners

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...Would pass muster for my essential makeup go-bag.

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.

$19.00

What it is: An angled, stainless-steel false eyelash applicator that is designed to easily secure eyelashes to the lash line for a natural appearance.


What Else You Need to Know: This stainless-steel false lash applicator features a 90-degree angle which helps to easily apply and secure false eyelashes. Designed for easy application, this beginner-friendly tool lets you pick up and apply false lashes directly on the lash line with maximum control. The result: perfect false lash application, every single time.

MAKE UP FOR EVERArtist Color Crayon Waterproof Multi-Use Stick

Size: 0.25 oz/7 g·ITEM: 2868727

Color: 414 Sunny Tawny - warm tan

503 Reviews

$47.50

Great for any level of makeup...One thing I liked is that it’s pigmented but not overly pigmented I thought I was going to look crazy with how much I used the first time but it blended out like a dream very good for beginners...Making it easy for travel but also for very beginner makeup people. I have used it several times now and it does.

What it is: A pigmented, long-wearing color crayon in blendable shimmer and semi-matte finishes that can be used as blush, eyeshadow, contour, bronzer, or highlighter.


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 creamy formula has a rich, buildable color payoff that can effortlessly sculpt, highlight, and enhance any look. It is perfect for cheeks, lips, and eyes, while the wide a

Anastasia Beverly HillsMini Brow Definer 3-in-1 Triangle Tip

Size: 0.003 oz / fillsizesequence:1·ITEM: 2748630

Color: Medium Brown - for medium brown hair with cool/ash undertones

2.1K Reviews

$22.00

My mom started using it too. Easiest to use for beginners doesnt require time or expertise, but fills in, shapes and pulls brows together. ...The only reason I can't give 5 stars is because after using it several times and noticeably reducing the makeup amount, it starts falling out of the container!

What it is: An all-in-one, triangular-tipped retractable eyebrow pencil to define, detail, and fill in eyebrows.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Mini Brow Definer 3-in-1 Triangle Tip features three different-size edges—ideal for versatility in application—and a soft, custom-built spoolie to perfectly blend for a natural-looking finish. Achieve hairlike detail, shading, outlining, filling, and defining with one multifunctional eyebrow tool.

Velour LashesGlue & Go Lash Adhesive Pen

ITEM: 2700037

Size: 0.03 oz / 0.9 ml

156 Reviews

$20.50

Great for beginners and on the go touch ups if your lash pops off....Beginner friendly and simple!...Super easy to use, great for beginners and mess free! Easy application and also easy to reapply if touch ups are needed later on!

What it is: This beginner-friendly lash adhesive pen makes it easier than ever to apply false lashes and the clear formula means no eyeliner skills are needed.


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Aloe: Soothes and moisturizes.

- Vitamin E: Protects the skin and has soothing properties.

- Green Tea: Rich in antioxidants and defends against environmental aggressors.




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