Beauty products are a must for any girl. Even if you are not into wearing a lot of makeup, I’m sure there will be times that you will want to wear it, just to look extra special. That said, there are certain products that are essential to your beauty routine, be it every day or just special occasions.
One of the most important products to always have on hand is moisturizer. Especially in winter, skin tends to get dried out and keeping it moisturized is key to having healthy skin. It is a good idea to moisturize every morning and every night, before going to bed. A good moisturizer to try is Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisturizer.
For makeup, the first thing you should always have handy is concealer. Even if you don’t plan on wearing much makeup in a given day, concealer can help hide any blemishes and undereye circles you may have. It’s important to make sure you have the right shade of concealer for your skin tone. This could be tricky to find, but once you have the correct shade, it will make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. There are many different brands of concealer to choose from, a really cheap yet very effective one is Cover Girl Fresh Complexion Concealer.
Another makeup item that would be good to have is pressed powder. This will set any makeup that you do choose to wear, and can also even out your skin tone. As with the concealer, it is important to wear the correct shade. This is what makes all the difference, even more than what brand you choose to wear. One cheap option is Cover Girl Clean Pressed Powder.
Next important in your makeup arsenal would be blush. There are three options for blush type: cream, gel, or powder. Powder is the most common and the easiest to work with. All you have to do is lightly brush it on the apples of your cheeks. Cover Girl or Maybelline are good, affordable blush options.
Now, if you do like wearing more then just simple, basic makeup, then eye shadow is the next thing to add to your supply list. There are so many different kinds and shades of eye shadows, and you can create thousands of different looks with it. While some people have tons of different eye shadows at any given time, it isn’t really necessary to have so much. You can create fun looks with just a few different shades, all depending on what kind of look you are going for. Neutral colors like browns, and light pinks, are best if you don’t want to look too dramatic, darker and brighter colors are good for nights out.
Of course, any makeup look can be kicked up a notch with eyeliner, whether you are wearing eye shadow or nothing but powder and blush. These come in cream, gel, liquid, or pencil. Pencil is the easiest to use, with liquid being the most tricky. As with eye shadows, they come in many different shades, but black is the most versatile. A great eyeliner pencil that is also affordable is N.Y.C eyeliner pencils. They are only $.99 at drugstores!
That’s all for the essential beauty products every girl should own. Of course, there are many other products you can add, but these are just the basics to get you started.
