What you need for face makeup: a list of the perfect makeup set

Performing daily or evening face makeup is not difficult at all if you have all the necessary tools and accessories at hand. But what kind of cosmetic preparations and auxiliary elements may be needed during the application of the make-up? The journalists decided to investigate this issue. In this article you will find a complete list of care and decorative cosmetics that are used for face makeup. As well as a list of essential and secondary accessories that will make the process of applying make-up simple and enjoyable.

Care cosmetics

Do not apply makeup on your face without first preparing your skin. Otherwise, the cosmetics will not stay on the surface of the skin for more than three to four hours, moreover, the condition of the epidermis will gradually deteriorate. Therefore, you will definitely need to buy several preparations to prepare your face for applying makeup.

The first tool belonging to the must-have group is washing milk. This product differs from a makeup removal product in a more natural composition, which does not contain components that wash off long-lasting cosmetics. The product must be used before each makeup application, that is, every day in the morning.

After cleansing the face, it is recommended to process it with a light scrub. It is not necessary to do this every day, but three to four times a week you will still have to remove keratinized particles of the skin, especially if you have oily, problem skin with clogged pores. Or dry dermis prone to flaking. You can buy a face scrub or make your own. For example, used coffee grounds act very gently on the skin, do not hurt and effectively cleanses. And additionally saturates the epidermis with useful substances.

If you have problems with your skin in the T-zone, it is a good idea to apply a tonic to this area. It will heal the skin and get rid of the oily sheen that can occur during the day with increased work of the sebaceous glands.

After washing and scrubbing, you need to moisturize your face or apply another skin care product that suits your age and epidermis type. It will be nice if SPF factors are present in the composition of such a cream. In winter, it is enough to use a cream with an SPF-15 or SPF-20 filter. In the summer, the dermis will need more protection. Therefore, it is desirable that the preparation contains an SPF-30 filter or higher. In 5-10 minutes after applying the cream, your skin is completely ready for the use of decorative cosmetics and makeup. But if you have enlarged pores, it is recommended to carry out another procedure that will help narrow their lumen. Simply run an ice cube over your face and then wipe the surface with a lint-free cloth. Ice can be made from plain or mineral water.

Decorative cosmetics

The list of decorative cosmetics that may be required to complete the make-up depends on several factors. For some girls, mascara and lipstick are enough. Others, in addition to this, also use foundation, powder, blush, etc. The type of skin also plays an important role. If a woman has a problematic dermis, she will need a corrector, which is not required for girls with perfectly smooth skin of a normal type. Just in case, our experts have listed all the cosmetic preparations that you might theoretically need for your face makeup. Read the description of each tool, and you can decide for yourself whether its use is necessary in your case.

Primer or base

Any makeup is recommended to start with applying a primer. This tool performs three functions simultaneously:

1. Evens out the relief of the skin, filling in itself all the irregularities, the smallest depressions and creases, wrinkles.

2. Protects the skin from the effects of decorative cosmetics and negative climatic factors.

3. Increases make-up durability – with a primer, cosmetics will stay on the face for several hours longer. Girls who prefer to use the drug report that the makeup is 'in place' all day long and does not need to be tweaked.

The primer can be applied not only to the surface of the face, but also to the eyelids and lips. In this case, the durability of the eyeshadow and lipstick or gloss is also increased. A base can add a matte finish or an inner glow to the skin if it contains reflective particles.

The specialized eye primer has a special place in the makeup bag of the modern girl who loves to use eyeshadow. If you apply the primer on the cleansed surface of the epidermis, it will prevent the eyeshadow from rolling into balls, even on oily skin. Cosmetics will not fade or smudge even in extreme situations. The tool will enhance the saturation of the eyeshadow pigment – their shade will correspond 100% to that indicated on the package. And at the same time, the skin of the eyelids does not feel sticky or tight, which often happens when a standard face primer is used on the eyelids.

For eyelashes, there is also a special base that strengthens the hairs, gives them more volume and length, and can make the shade of the eyelashes more saturated.

Face Makeup Concealer

The corrector is used by a large number of women, because sooner or later each of them develops aesthetic defects that need careful masking. The concealer has a dense texture and high overlapping properties, therefore, it allows you to hide such small imperfections in small areas of the face:

1. Pimples, scars and scars.

2. Vascular mesh.

3. Single comedones.

4. Bruises and / or bags under the eyes.

5. Small wrinkles.

6. Small moles.

The color of the corrector does not have to be beige. A flesh-colored cosmetic product will perfectly disguise bags under the eyes, but may not cope with other defects. Depending on the nature of the problem the product is trying to solve, the color of the corrector can be green, blue, purple, pink, orange, or yellow. For example, a green concealer will mask red pimples well, since the green and red shades are on opposite sides of the color spectrum. And bruises under the eyes will help hide a pink or orange preparation. By the same principle, the shade of the corrector is selected to mask other defects.

Face Concealer

A concealer is the 'big brother' of a concealer. They have the same function – masking skin imperfections. But the concealer has a lighter texture, it is applied to large areas of the epidermis and is used, as a rule, not before, but after the foundation. The problems that this tool is designed to solve:

1. Large areas of flaking or redness of the skin.

2. Enlarged pores on the nose, cheeks and chin.

3. Large age spots.

4. Uneven complexion.

5. Freckles.

Usually concealer comes in beige tones. You need to choose a product depending on the color of the foundation you are using – it should be slightly lighter than the foundation.

Face cream

Foundation is a must-have makeup tool for many women. It is used by those who do not have any special problems with the skin. And without it, those who suffer from various aesthetic defects definitely cannot do. The foundation will help to completely mask such imperfections:

1. Irregularities in the skin.

2. Acne and enlarged pores.

3. Comedones and blackheads.

4. Dull complexion.

How to choose a foundation for your skin type:

1. To choose the shade of the product, you need to use a sampler. The drug is applied to the lower part of the face – to the right or left of the chin. If the product matches the color of the skin on the face and neck, then it is right for you.

2. To understand whether it is comfortable to use the foundation, whether it causes feelings of tightness, do not rinse the preparation from the skin for 20-30 minutes. Spend this time shopping and then come back to buy a foundation if it suits you.

3. The foundation should be changed at least twice a year. Skin tone changes with the season – it is lighter in winter than in summer. Therefore, when the cosmetic product runs out again, do not rush to purchase a new product of the same color, but retest it on the face skin, 'trying on' the shade.

4. For oily, combination, problem skin, a foundation with a matte finish is suitable. It is desirable that the preparation contains antiseptic substances, minerals, vitamins and regenerative components that restore the structure of the skin. You can try to buy not a classic foundation, but a modern BB-cream or CC-cream, which, in addition to performing a decorative function, have a therapeutic effect on the skin.

5. For dry skin, a liquid foundation is suitable, which contains moisturizing ingredients, for example, hyaluronic acid. Owners of dry type epidermis can also use bibik and CC-creams.

6. For aging skin, it is recommended to buy specialized tonal creams with an anti-aging effect. They contain components that inhibit the aging process of the skin and effectively mask deep wrinkles, lethargy of the epidermis. In the composition of such preparations, as a rule, there are no reflective particles that can accentuate aesthetic imperfections.

7. When choosing a foundation, pay attention to the products of major brands. They have a range of products belonging to different price categories – from mass market to luxury class. That will allow you to easily select a drug depending on your preferences and financial capabilities.

Face powder

Powder is used in makeup in order to fix previous layers of cosmetics, to give the face a matte or inner glow, to create a smooth, velvety, uniform surface. This same product, which often contains absorbent ingredients, helps prevent oily sheen on the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin all day long.

There are several types of powder:

1. Pressed – suitable for normal and combined dermis, it is very convenient to carry it with you in your purse or cosmetic bag, use it outside the home. The product does not crumble, does not stain surrounding objects. Most of the products are equipped with everything necessary for the use of cosmetics – a mirror and a puff, an applicator.

2. Loose – allows you to create the thinnest layer of cosmetics on the skin that will not clog even enlarged pores. An ideal choice for oily and problem skin. It is most convenient to keep such a preparation in your home collection of cosmetics. If the cap is not tightly twisted, the powder crumbles, dust and covers the entire contents of the bag. However, there are loose powders, the form of release of which allows you to constantly carry them with you. Such cosmetics are enclosed in a case, at the end of which there is a wide thick brush, through which the powder flows onto the skin. When not in use, the brush is protected by a tight-fitting cap, so makeup will not spill in the bag.

3. Powder in balls. The preparation is applied with a brush, therefore it is intended mainly for home use. A distinctive feature of such a drug is the ability to mix colors, achieving the ideal shade of the skin.

The powder should match the skin tone and the tone of the foundation. Therefore, it is recommended to buy both drugs at the same time. They will be ideally combined with each other if you purchase products of the same brand and one series (line).

Blush as a face makeup

Blush will help give your face a healthy and fresh, rested and radiant look. It is not for nothing that a natural glow on the cheeks is associated with excellent health. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to purchase this tool. Even if you do not often use blush in daytime makeup, you definitely cannot do without it in the process of creating an evening look.

The blush comes in the same textures as powder. Also in the assortment of products of various brands you can find cream and mousse preparations. When choosing the consistency of the product, you need to follow this rule:

1. If you plan to apply blush to powder, then they should be dry – pressed, powdery, in balls.

2. If you plan to apply blush on bare skin or on a layer of foundation, use products with a liquid or creamy consistency.

3. When applying blush, it is very important not to overdo it. If you apply too thick and bright makeup, your face will look ridiculous and unnatural.

Lipstick or lip gloss, contour pencil

If you want to highlight the beauty of your lips, be sure to buy lipstick or gloss. Recently, products with a glossy and matte finish have been very popular, so you will have many options to choose from. How to find the right lipstick for your daytime and evening look:

1. Daytime makeup is usually done using lipstick in light, pastel, pale pink and peach shades. But if the emphasis is solely on the lips, the color of the lipstick can be more intense. For a natural nude make-up, you can use beige lipstick, transparent gloss, or gloss with a minimum amount of pigments.

2. Evening, festive makeup allows the use of rich, bright and juicy shades of the cosmetic product. In this case, you can accentuate both the eyes and lips. In the last season, the trend is the use of matte lipsticks in rich red, burgundy, wine shades.

The choice of lipstick color largely depends on the shape and volume of the lips, on the color type of the appearance and the general style of the girl. Before purchasing a product, it is recommended to test several disposable probes directly on the lips, and not on the skin of the hands.

The pencil can also be used in daily and evening makeup. It will allow you to emphasize the shape, contour of the lips, to make the borders clearer. Also, using a pencil, you can increase the durability of the lipstick, since the lines drawn on the contour will prevent the product from spreading and smudging.

Cosmetics for eyes and eyebrows

Most girls actively use decorative cosmetics for eye and eyebrow makeup. Eyes, especially beautifully painted ones, attract attention, and neat eyebrows make the image complete. Therefore, for face makeup, you will probably need the following cosmetics:

1. Eyeshadow. They can be light or dark, bright or nude. The texture of the preparations also varies – from pressed and loose eyeshadows to cream and gel options. The finish can be pearlescent or matte. You need to choose a shade of shadows in accordance with the color of the eyes, hair on the head, skin tone, that is, according to your appearance color type. The type of makeup, its purpose and the technique of applying cosmetics are also of great importance.

2. Eyeliner, pencil for drawing arrows. The use of such cosmetics can radically transform the appearance. If you learn how to use eyeliner or pencil, you can make even small and expressionless eyes wide open and shining. Special attention of women deserves an unusual waterproof universal eyeliner-eye shadow. This tool can be used for absolutely any purpose – applied to the eyelids as a continuous coating or to draw graphic thin lines. In the process of work, the product does not dry out, the lines made by it can be easily adjusted with a cotton swab. You can fix the result with a liquid product with a glossy or matte finish. For everyday makeup, you can use pencils and eyeliners in black, brown or gray. For festive and solemn moments, a bright blue, green, purple shade with sparkles is suitable.

3. Mascara. It is difficult to find a modern girl or woman who, at least from time to time, has not used this type of cosmetics. With mascara, you can slightly emphasize the lashes, making them a little darker. Or give your cilia hair extra length and volume. For example, volumizing mascara can easily mimic the effect of extended eyelashes.

Eye shadow, mascara or eyebrow pencil. These cosmetics will help to give the eyebrow arches a certain shape, fill in the gaps, make the shade of the eyebrows more saturated, and fix the hairs in the right position for the whole day. When choosing eyebrow makeup products, remember one rule. Girls with blonde hair are advised to have an eyebrow shade one tone darker than the curls on the head. And brown-haired women are more suitable for eyebrows, one tone darker than hair. Burning brunettes do not have to worry about this, they do not need to change or enhance the natural shade of their black eyebrows.

Sequins, shimmers, glitters. Such funds will definitely come in handy if you need to do an unusual, festive, avant-garde face makeup. Sparkles are applied to the base, which allows you not to worry about the fact that they can crumble at the most inopportune moment.

The range of eye makeup products is perhaps the most extensive in comparison with the range of preparations for lips and face surfaces. By regularly visiting a cosmetics store, you will know in time about all the new products that will make the make-up process even more enjoyable and interesting.

Auxiliary cosmetics – highlighter and bronzer

Some women who have mastered different makeup techniques use complementary cosmetics. The most commonly used highlighter and bronzer. What they may be needed for:

1. Highlighter (translated from English 'to highlight, highlight, emphasize, accentuate'). It is a cosmetic product that is used to draw attention to certain areas of the face. For example, if you apply a highlighter to the bridge of the nose and treat the wings with a darker product, the nose will appear longer, narrower and more graceful. The highlighter is used to give the skin a glow, freshness, pearly shine, and to contour or sculpt facial features. In the latter case, using a highlighter, you can visually change the appearance – the oval of the face, the contours of the chin, nose, lips, cheekbones, height and width of the forehead.

2. Bronzer. From the name of the product it is clear that it gives the skin a bronze tint, creates a tanning effect, and can be used on dark skin as a blush. The same product can be used as an eyeshadow or in contouring techniques as a darkener. If a highlighter brightens, then a bronzer takes you into the shade. Due to the combination and transitions of contrasting shades, it is possible to visually correct the features of the appearance, emphasizing the advantages and camouflaging the disadvantages.

Both highlighter and bronzer come in different shapes, textures and finishes. Therefore, the choice of a tool for solving certain problems will not be difficult.

Accessories and little things

Face make-up will be difficult to complete correctly and fully if you have not taken care of the accessories. You may need things like this:

1. Mirror. It is desirable that it be large – it should accommodate a full reflection of a person from the crown of the head to the area of ​​the diaphragm. This will allow you to fully observe the appearance after applying makeup, compare the skin tone on the face and in the neck or décolleté area. You can of course also use a small or medium mirror. But this can be inconvenient, because you have to hold it in your hand. In addition, only a part of the face is reflected in a small mirror, and it is simply impossible to assess how well and symmetrically the makeup is done. These miniature accessories are best used outside the home as they fit easily into a purse or cosmetic bag. A home mirror can be not only large, but also three-winged, equipped with lighting devices, as well as individual elements with an image magnification.

2. A set of cosmetic brushes for applying different types of preparations on the face. The set may contain three or four basic brushes for base and foundation, powder, blush, eyeshadow. Also, the set may include additional elements, for example, brushes for applying lipstick, highlighter and bronzer, for spot application of concealers and concealers, eyebrow brushes, etc. Accessories for the use of liquid cosmetics are usually made of artificial hair, as it does not absorb cosmetics and allows you to use it as economically as possible. Brushes for dry and friable products, as a rule, have a natural, soft bristle, which allows you to blend cosmetics well and create accents in the necessary places. To store the brushes, you will need to buy a special box or a rag pencil case, like from professional makeup artists and artists. You can also get accessories and preparations for cleaning your brushes, for example, a special rubber mat with bumps on the surface.

3. Sponges and beauty blenders. Such accessories are useful for girls who are not used to using brushes for applying liquid and creamy cosmetics.

4. Palette ring for mixing cosmetics. Using this accessory, you will not need to apply preparations to the skin on the back of the hands, which is not hygienic enough. The use of a compact metal palette, which can be sterilized, not only facilitates the process of applying makeup on the face, but also prevents staining of the skin of the hands, because it is not always convenient to erase traces of cosmetics.

5. Eyelash curler. Such a device will be needed for girls who do not want to use mascara, but want their look to be expressive and attractive. The tweezers allow you to create a 'no makeup' effect, apply natural make-up techniques in a nude style. However, this accessory can also be used in combination with mascara. In this case, you can get the effect of eyelash extensions that curl up charmingly.

6. Tweezers for eyebrow shaping. Not a single modern woman can do without this accessory, since even the natural shape of the eyebrow arches requires the care and removal of individual elements that go beyond the contours and stand out from the general mass.

7. Trimmer for correcting the length of the browbrow hairs with several detachable attachments. The same function can be performed by nail scissors in combination with a small comb with closely spaced teeth.

8. Means for removing makeup from the face. You will have to wash off the cosmetics every day, and running water with soap is not entirely suitable for these purposes, as they will increase the dryness of the skin. It is better to buy micellar water, foam or gel for washing.

9. Paper napkins, cotton pads or cotton, ear sticks. These things are used for applying makeup on the face, and for correcting the make-up, and for removing it.

10. Headband. Facilitates the application of makeup on the face, fixing hair, not allowing it to fall on the forehead.

11. Moisturizing face spray. This product can be used before applying makeup to the face, as well as during the day. The spray removes redness, normalizes the color of the skin, moisturizes the dermis and fixes the make-up.

Performing facial makeup on a regular basis, you will gradually understand which cosmetics and which accessories are really needed, and which products can be easily abandoned without spending extra money. For example, in your daily makeup, you can use brushes to apply foundation to your face. And when performing evening makeup, many professional makeup artists use special airbrushes. Thanks to this, the coating is as uniform and durable as possible, especially if you powder the skin surface at the very end. But buying an airbrush is a costly investment that can be easily discarded. Or, nevertheless, please yourself and buy a professional make-up device.

What you need for face makeup in different styles – the minimum set of tools

Each girl has her own unique style and changes her image depending on the circumstances. Therefore, the make-up can have a different purpose, in accordance with which the set of necessary basic cosmetics also changes:

1. Classic everyday makeup. It is preferred by most girls and women who attend educational institutions and go to work. This is a universal, practical make-up that does not take much time to apply on the face, because in the morning it is usually not enough. For a classic style, you need a primer, concealer and foundation, a little light blush. And also eyeshadow, shades of which smoothly blend into one another, mascara and soft lipstick.

2. Makeup in a minimalist style using nude techniques. This type of make-up is suitable for young girls and adherents of naturalness in the image. You will need a primer and foundation, beige eyeshadow and brown mascara. Lips and cheeks do not need to be covered with makeup.

3. Sports. This type of make-up is characterized by simplicity and naturalness. Mainly used foundation and mascara. For lips, you can choose a care balm that will protect delicate skin from chapping and dehydration during exercise. This product can be both colorless and colored, with different fruit aromas and flavors.

4. Romantic. In this case, you need to create a delicate and fragile image that can attract the attention of men. The pastel shades of the pink and beige spectrum are used. The focus is on the eyes and lips, the shades are blurred. You will need a concealer, primer and foundation, pink blush and the same lip gloss.

5. Vanguard. Makeup in this style is suitable for bold and eccentric individuals who prefer to be in the spotlight. Here the contrast of shades, brightness, saturation of colors are important. All types of cosmetics are used from primer to eyebrow pencil.

6. Dramatic. This style is perfect for gala evenings, where you need to look not just festive, but solemn and luxurious. Deep saturated and contrasting noble shades are welcome, excluding vulgarity in the image. To emphasize all the advantages of appearance and hide flaws, you need to use a concealer, a primer, and a foundation, and all other cosmetics within the framework of the chosen facial makeup technique.

Choosing an individual style, focus on the features of your appearance, age, type of employment, preferences. Do not try to copy other girls' makeup, because what is perfect for one can distort the image of other people. If you are not sure of your choice, or you have not been able to achieve the ideal result, consult a professional make-up artist who will give several recommendations on what kind of face makeup you will need.

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