Nothing can be more stressful than trying to navigate your way through the makeup counter, am I right? With tons and tons of different products on the market, I know how hard it is to know what you really need. So, whether you’re new to the makeup world or are ready to start fresh with some new products, I’ve got you covered. Keep on reading for all the must-haves you need in your beginner makeup bag.
FACE
First things first, let’s talk essentials for the face. For makeup newbies or people who aren’t looking for a full-coverage foundation, I always recommend a CC cream. One of my favorites for everyday use is this one from Erborian. It adjusts to your skin tone almost like magic! For applying it, I love the IT Cosmetics double ended brush, which is great for applying any foundation or CC cream with the bigger end and concealing other areas with the smaller end (more brush recs here). For concealer, the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer is an absolute must-have. I like to set it with the Laura Mercier Pressed Setting Powder and then add subtle definition to my face with the Laura Mercier Baked Bronzer. And of course, no makeup bag is complete without a highlighter. Zuma from Pérsona Cosmetics is my go-to for a youthful, sunkissed glow.
EYES
When it comes to the eyes, a versatile eyeshadow palette is super important. You want to find a palette that has both matte and shimmers and that can be used for everything from natural everyday looks to complete wedding glam. The Pérsona Cosmetics Identity Palette checks all the boxes and is also great for travel and on-the-go! To make your eyeshadow application easier I would look for a dual-ended eyeshadow brush like this one by It Cosmetics. One is for applying color all over the lid and the other end is great for smoking your lower lash line. And lastly, mascara is an essential for beginners and experts alike. The Lancôme Grandiôse Mascara is my long-time favorite, but I also love my new affordable pick from L’Oréal (which you can read all about here)!
LIPS
If you’re going to have one lip product in your makeup arsenal, it should definitely be a nude lipstick or lipgloss. A nude shade is super versatile and easy-to-wear everyday. Right now I’m loving this Clinique lip gloss. For lipstick, this L’Oréal lipstick is so pretty and affordable (read all about it here)!
BAGS
And lastly, make up bags! You can only imagine how many I have because I’m always on-the-go, traveling or lugging product from the office to the apartment. I found tons of cute, affordable ones that I linked below.
And there you have it! These are my go-to recommendations for starting or updating your makeup bag. What do you have in your makeup bag that you can’t live without?
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I adore this ! It’s so helpful to me , I just love how you add the links to EVERYTHING , so I can see where to buy and cost. I just love Forever 21 they have a lot of good bags This is so helpful. Thanks for being awesome ??
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Great picks! Sometimes I feel like I get bogged down with all the makeup products I use. it’s nice to go back to basics every once in a while.
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Aww YAY. So glad this post was helpful babe. Xx
Oh my god, you are absolutely stunning! This post is so helpful for me. I mean, I was just going out tomorrow to buy the products. Hehe ?
SO happy this post was helpful love. You’re always so sweet! Xx
Can I just say, I pretty much have everything on this list in my bag, all because of your recs and because they are fab products. The only thing I don’t have are those specific lippies. I usually have the Bobbie brown lip tint and a colour pop lip liner. Great pics! Love it. xoxo
OMG I just love you. I’m so glad you’re loving all the recommendations! Xx
Hopefully I’ll get to have your palette one day and my makeup bag will be filled!!! Gorgeous dress!!
I love this. I always have mascara, concealer, blush, and a tinted lip balm in my makeup bag. I’ve been wondering about CC creams. Do you have any affordable recommendations?
I always have this basic products in my bag:cc cream, concelar, bronzer, highligter and mascara! Usually clear lipstick or chapstick! Thats it! Nothing else needed! Love that cc cream You recommended!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,
Just what I needed to get into “girlie” mode and start wearing makeup. I had no idea where to start.
Gorgeous as always!
I’m so glad I could lay out the basics for you babe, I’m always here to help! Love ya, xx.
I recently took a mini getaway and the identity palette is seriously the best travel friendly product. I love it’s size and that I was able to use it day and night and I didn’t have to pack multiple products to achieve it. Thank you Sona for creating it!
This made my day babe! The Identity Palette makes for a great travel buddy, so glad you love it. Xx
Love these choices ! This was a great blog post !! xo
Just curious……..does the Erborian CC cream work for dark skin? I’ve wanted to try it but am afraid it won’t change to my shade.
Great ideas, thanks. Of course the Identity Palette is my favorite and I love the Tarte Shape Tape but I am so interested in trying the Nars creamy concealer you Always mention it. I want to try it to compare.
It’s amazing babe, definitely one of my favorite concealers! If you end up trying it, let me know how you like it! And so glad you love your Identity Palette, love ya. Xx
Perfect post. Thank you. It’s always hard to choose when you love makeup. What color bronzer in the LM do you use? And the color of the Clinique gloss pleaseee!
I wear the shade 04 in the Laura Mercier Baked Bronzer and this Clinique shade is Caramel. So glad you loved this post!
Where did you get your make up bags?? Love the pink.
Love love how you always keep us informed!
Wow. Lovely products girl. I can’t live without Zuma. It’s so beautiful and made more pretty. ♥️♥️♥️