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[–] SherlockHomeslice 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

What kind of makeup are you looking into?

Also, there's a lot of brushes because someone along the way decided to make a brush for everything. I mean, I have a triangle brush. Wtf is that for? There's cheap brushes you can get at walmart that are good quality, such as ELF. The staples of brushes would be a concealer brush, a foundation brush (or sponge), and eyeshadow brushes.

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[–] SherlockHomeslice 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

For a lightweight foundation I really like Urban Decay's naked. It isn't cakey or noticeable, while still making your skin look wonderful and feel like nothing.

Depending on your price range, starting with a basic pallet would be the best. Naked by Urban Decay is pretty good with having neutrals with a few different colors (gold, gun metal, black) if you're into that. Maybelline has a pretty close version of that and those shadows are pretty pigmented.

Mascara-wise, I've heard that Too Faced's "better than sex" mascara is really amazing. Wet n' Wild currently is my favorite with just a cheap volume mascara.

Liner is based off what you'd be most comfortable with. If you like gel, MAC makes a really great liner, you'd need a small angled brush though. Liquid, Kat Von D's Tattoo Liner is the easiest to work with because of it's small tip. Drugstore liner, I like Femme Coutre's eyeliner. It's sold at sally's for like $6. They're both waterproof and easy to work with. I haven't used a pencil ever but most pencils are the same.

Blush-wise, too faced makes an amazing blush called "Love Flush". NYX is also a pretty good drugstore brand that has everything you've listed, as well as a blush/contour duo that would cover mostly everything.

Oh! If you're into concealers to cover up red spots or anything, Nars makes a great concealer.

Also, I prefer a sponge. Just damp a beauty sponge, dab it into the foundation, and bounce it on your face. It makes it look more natural and feels a lot lighter than a brush.

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[–] stretched_girl 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I use some pale pink nail polish. I've tried Ulta's cotton candy one and like it.

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[–] stretched_girl 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I always think the harder/darker colors look like I'm playing dress-up :-).

I'll see can I find any the next time I run out.

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[–] 4867792? 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I didn't start wearing make up until my most recent boyfriend (3.5 years going). He loves makeup, hairspray, "slutty" clothes, etc. I never wore makeup until we started dating, and I used to dress really conservatively. Now that I actually wear makeup, I love Urban Decay foundation, NARS blush and lipstick, Clinique mascara, and Sephora eye liner. I just went to Sephora and had the ladies who worked there swarm me and suggest make up. I wouldn't know how to do makeup if it weren't for them. I was 27 when I started wearing makeup.

For face care, I Like Paula'a Choice and LifeCell, both have retinol and neither use Parabens (carcinogens) in their products. I have sensitive skin and if I use anything other than coconut oil or water to wash my face I break out, and none of the above brands give me blemishes.

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[–] 4876705? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I wash my face only with warm water on a wash cloth, no soap, and a few times a week use an exfoliating gel I get from Paula's Choice which really reduces the size of my pores. When my face is clean I use coconut oil just like I would any other moisturizer. It feels oily at first but sinks in quickly (don't use too much!). It's one of the few things that doesn't cause me to brake out. I got my sister into it, and pretty much everyone I know who wanted an alternative to moisterizers.

Lately I've been alternating coconut oil with a daytime retinol cream (I'm not getting any younger!)

Edit: When I mentioned washing my face with the coconut oil, I use it on a wash cloth as a makeup remover. It takes everything off, including mascara, no problem.

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[–] Sragwaven 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

The one that's on sale. What can I say, I'm cheap.

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[–] Sragwaven 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Basically, if it starts off cheap, try to stay away from it. (Although, there's a few Dollar Tree brands that have actually turned out ok. ELF eyeliners are actually pretty good if you can find them. For a dollar, hell yeah.) Shop sales rather than base price. Don't jump into the liquid eyeliners right away, the stick liners are easier to use. Try to get the traditional pencil rather than the kind you screw up as you go. They're cleaner since you discard any lingering germs when you sharpen the pencil, and as far as I've experienced, they have a much better track record. If you're uncomfortable applying the makeup so close to your eye, start with applying under your eyelash line and working up to above it as you're applying. The line will be thicker, but you can take a tissue and wipe off any excess off the bottom of the line below your lash you don't want. I remember trying to apply eyeliner for the first time. I was so scared I was going to jab my eye out. lol

As for skin products, like concealer and what-not, you'll probably want to stick to just powder for a bit, since it'll feel super weird to suddenly have a lot of product on your face. I had this random organic brand I really liked from Big Lots I randomly found, but for the life of me I can't remember the name of it. Oh well. Any loose powder of moderate price that comes with an applicator brush should be fine. Worry about the other million things that go on your skin later. You'll get the hang of it better when you learn each product slowly.