What are the absolute Essentials when it comes to make-up?

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Jun 17, 2012

Livvy P.

I've had make-up for years but never felt like i've built up my make-up in the way that I wanted so it would be really helpful if you could tell me what are you essentials,thanks!

Jun 17, 2012

Cameron R.

Easy! A good concealer, foundation, powder(loose and pressed), blush and/or bronzer, eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow and lipstick. I would recommend going to a nice counter and just have them try out colors on you so you know what to shop for when you purchase any of these things with color.

Jun 17, 2012

Livvy P.

Thanks for the Fab feedback Cameron.R!

Jun 17, 2012

Jen C.

For me it's foundation, undereye concealer, setting powder, liquid eyeliner, brown eyeshadow for my brows, mascara, and bronzer! I have a very specific routine every day when I do my makeup, and i consider all these items my easentials that I will always do when i do my makeup. :) 

Jun 17, 2012

Livvy P.

Thanks Jen.C!

Jun 17, 2012

Alicia L.

Mascara, eyeshadow, and foundation are the main ones, i think. And then of course theres blush, bronzer, powder, eyeliner, lipstick, etc. 

Jun 18, 2012

Kennedy K.

everything are you crazy!?!?! 

Jun 18, 2012

Fancie B.

Definitely a good set of primers (foundation & eye), nice foundation, creamy concealer, a nice moisturizing lipstick & balm, a good translucent setting powder, a nice blush, good eye opening waterproof mascara, budge and smudge proof liner and a good old brow pencil/powdere

Primer, tinted moisturizer, concealer, powder, and mascara. 

Jun 18, 2012

Alli M.

Everything Rikki said and for me I need a good creamy blush like an apricot due to being super pale & neutral eyeshadow. 

Jun 18, 2012

Livvy P.

Fab feedback,thanks!

Jun 18, 2012

Deanna H.

Foundation, bronzer & mascara

Jun 19, 2012

Shelley W.

A great set of brushes was my first investment when I really started playing with make-up. Followed by a great concealer, foundation and powder. Everything else just kinda followed after that (blushes, lipstick, eyeshadow).

Jun 20, 2012

Shelly T.

1) Skincare! This is probably the most overlooked thing, IMO. Having a good canvas to work with is going to pay dividends, not to mention (also IMO) many problems people have with makeup have nothing to do with the makeup products they use, but are down to the lack of a good skincare routine that works for them. For you, it may be very simple -- cleanser, moisturizer, SPF. Or you may need to add things here and there (e.g., exfoliator to use every so often, a serum, toner).

2) Good brushes (especially eye brushes). They're going to make all the difference to how your makeup looks. You can start inexpensively (e.l.f.'s Studio brushes, Real Techniques, No7's brushes), but I also recommend splurging on a few MAC brushes (my picks are the 239 and 217) and Louise Young (LY14 and LY38).

3) Confidence! :) In fact, this is probably the most important thing, above anything else. *nods*

Jun 20, 2012

Nicole A.

Concealer, powder,bronzer, false eyelashes and a gorgeous lipstick!

Jun 20, 2012

Livvy P.

Thank you everyone,very helpful! :)

Jun 21, 2012

Tyni R.

foundation/bb cream, concealer, loose or pressed powder, blush/bronzer, lipstick/gloss, lipbalm (for prepping the lips if you prefer matte lipstick), lid primer, shadow, eye liner (pencil/gel/liquid), and mascara :)

Jun 21, 2012

Kayla H.

ALWAYS have to have my eyelash curlers, my favorite mascara~ Grow Luscious mascara in blackest black by Revlon, and my cherry Chapstick!

Jun 22, 2012

Tia B.

Concealer Foundation Powder Eyeliner Mascara Blush !