Question
Hey Helen, what items are a must-have in my make-up bag? I want to start using make-up but I don’t know what I need to have, please list the items for me?
Submitted by Jeanice Van Heerden on 10 September 2012
Answer
Hi Jeanice
Since you are only deciding to start using make up I would suggest you take the "less is more" approach.
Foundation (depending on the coverage you need)
light / medium :- tinted moisturiser, mineral powder foundation or moisturising liquid foundation.
Medium / heavy :- Cream foundation stick
Concealer ( only if needed)
Translucent or finishing powder ( to set foundation and concealer)
Eyeliner
Brow pencil
Eyeshadows 1 light shade to highlight your brow bone
2 neutral shades of light brown or beige
1 glamour shade to turn day make up into night
Mascara
Blush or Bronzer ( I would recommend both)
Lip gloss.
This is not set in stone and you could always build your make up bag over time.
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