NEW beginner for using makeup.

Oct 8, 2013

Chantel M.

I'm starting to use makeup I'm dark skin but not that dark ,what color foundation should I use? What other makeup products can I play around with?

Oct 8, 2013

Shaila D.

Try out wet n wild makeup and elf to play around with.

Oct 8, 2013

Symone B.

Try l'oreal true match and revlon Colorstay for foundation. They carry shades as dark as my skin

Oct 8, 2013

Carolyn H.

I love IMAN cosmetics, definite check them out.

Oct 8, 2013

Kenzie L.

I agree in that you should start out with drugstore brand makeup to play around with. one thing I do suggest is finding a good quality foundation. this doesn't necessarily mean a high end brand. just do some research and decided what it is you want in a foundation (mineral, liquid, coverage, ingredients, etc.) and find one that meets most if not all your needs. the reason why I say foundation is because you want a perfect canvas to work with and use as little concealer as possible, if you even need any

Oct 8, 2013

Sevetria M.

To get matched I suggest going to a cosmetic counter. Most will give you samples. Since you're just getting started use the samples to match something from a drug our discount store brand. Paying more for makeup doesn't necessarily mean their better. ELF, NYX, & Wet n Wild are good brands to start off with.

Oct 8, 2013

Chantel M.

What brushes should I use??

Oct 8, 2013

Gen S.

Try out Ben nye banana powder as a highlighting powder that looks gorgeous on darker skin tones. Which makes me jealous that I don't have a darker skin tone :(

Oct 8, 2013

Sevetria M.

ELF has some good brushes at a good price. Once you become more advanced try out some of the other lines.

Oct 8, 2013

Carolyn H.

I recommend the denser brushes from ELFs studio line- avoid their fluffy ones they shed and break right in your hand.

I love their flawless concealer, small powder, tapered foundation brushes.

Oct 8, 2013

Janet T.

I highly recommend going to get professionally matched at a makeup counter because you are a beginner,
They'll be able to tell you your undertone and make the experience a pleasurable instead of possibly walking around with a mismatched foundation, and make sure you check it in natural sunlight! That is extremely important
As for brushes I would suggest investing in the best you can, you can do a lot more with high quality brushes than high end makeup. Some not so pricey but good urban decay too faced and
Hope that helps beauty(:

Oct 8, 2013

Naomi S.

Elf n eco tool brushes.

maybelline fitME foundation. or
loreal lumi.

elf, nyx, wet n wild or hard candy to play with colors until you find what you like b can start investing more $ into makeup if you choose.

Oct 8, 2013

Chantel M.

Thanks for the help ladies...

Oct 8, 2013

Cassandra L.

Eco Tools has some nice brush sets for about $10. ELF is also nice quality and priced well.

Oct 8, 2013

Brittany L.

Wet and wild is surprisingly cheap and fairly great quality. Especially to start out with c:

Oct 8, 2013

Kenzie L.

Again, for brushes I would suggest doing your research on those as well. once you start reading about different kinds of brushes you'll realize there's a lot more to them than you may have thought. there's just as many brush brands as there are makeup (most makeup brands make their own brushes as well) but just like makeup, not all are created equal and just because they're expensive doesn't mean they'll be right for you.also, before you buy a set of brushes from one brand (drug or department store) I would buy only one brush and see if you truly want an entire set from that brand. like foundation, just because a brand gets rave reviews doesn't mean it's the right one for you.

Oct 8, 2013

Kelly H.

I am a big fan of the Real Techniques brushes, check it the website or you can purchase them at Ulta and they are usually buy one/get one 50% off.