A starter or a beginner do not need so many makeup tools to begin the artistic work on her face. As a beginner,you may not know how to make use of some certain makeup tools just yet until you are advanced from the stage of just grooming your brows to the stage of just drawing your brows,to the stage of creating a perfect eye shadow for yourself,to the stage of applying your foundation with a perfect blending. However it's pertinent to purchase your tools in the order of a pyramid style. The least thing as eye pencil is as important as a Lipstick. These basic tools is what a beginner should look out for.
1. Brushes:
Get a personal set of brush for your artistic work. There are different kinds of brushes which serve different purposes in makeup industry. As a beginner,you will not be needing a 24-32sets of brush,these sets are for those who are into makeup as a profession. A 6-12sets of brush will be perfect.
2. Razor:
This tool is used for your eye brow grooming. Drawing a brow on a scraggy eye brow which is not carved will make your work look rough. Always endeavour to have a razor in your mini makeup purse for use. Crave out excesses regularly before makeup in order to give you an astonishing appearance after makeup.
3. Face Wipes:
Use of face wipe before makeup helps to remove accommodated pores and excess oil from the face. Personally, I use water to cleanse my face before makeup because water is a natural agent for cleansing, these wipes products has its own accompanied chemicals. Some people rinse the wipes in water before using it to clean their face just to reduce the chemicals which are in it. Use any method that is preferable to you.
4. Eye Pencil:
Eye pencil is a very important tool used in achieving a good look. Chose the color of eye pencil and brand that will best suite your skin type. It is the first thing that is used to achieve a makeup transformation.
5. Concealer:
Do you want to achieve that exquisite look? Then get a concealer. Concealer as the name implies helps to conceal all drawn rough edges of the eye brows. Its projects the beauty of the brows and makes it very visible. The first thing that attracts a person on makeup to me is her brows,so get a concealer for yourself and in getting a concealer,get the one which is your skin color for the upper shade and a lighter color for the lower part used for highlighting.
6. Primer:
This tool helps a beautiful makeup last longer,smooth and flawless. There are different types and brands of primer, get one for your makeup and get that distinguished look.
7. Foundation:
This tool helps to give you an astonishing appearance, it seals all aces and scars on the face leaving you with a flawless look. Get a foundation that is your skin type and see the magic it will give your face when used.
8. Blending buffer:
This is a foam like tool used in blending in your foundation and other highlights. The beauty of makeup is when the blending is perfect. This tool is very easy to use. After applying your foundation, blend it in with the buffer.
9. Eye Shadow Palette:
Another important part of makeup is the eye shadow creation. Get a good and affordable eye shadow for yourself, it could be a matte eye shadow, shimmer or glitters. Apply the eye shadow with discretion. If not well blended,it can turn to an eyesore. Use your blending brush to give yourself a perfect finishing.
10. Lipstick:
The lip is the centre of attraction on the face. A nice lipstick can give you an awesome look after the aforementioned tools are used on the face. Get a simple and mild color lipstick for yourself. Your lipstick can enhance your appearance and confidence when you step out.
11. Eye Liner:
This tool is used to get a perfect finishing for the eye shadow area and it gives you this bold look. Makeup do not seem complete without this tool. Do well to get one and any brand of your choice.
12. Mascara:
Mascara is used to achieve a bold eye lashes after makeup. It is also used on the natural lashes before fixing the false lashes to enable an easy removal after an occasion.
13. Lashes:
This is an artificial human hair used on the natural lashes to enhance your appearance. When choosing a lashes, pick the one proportionate to your body size. Get a moderate lashes in order to avoid looking like a laly laly.
With all these thirteen tools,trust me you can create your makeup look all by yourself. I didn't include other professional tools because for this stage,this is what we need. Subsequently, a post on all the tools needed for makeup will be published.