Drugstore Makeup Starter Kit

 

 

Whether your a makeup newbie or an experienced user there is always something new that you could try, hopefully my Drugstore starter kit will help you find a new beauty for your collection.

Face Products

Primer

 

First I am going to start off with primer. The Garnier 5 Sec Perfect Blur is a perfect starting point to your makeup because it makes your makeup apply a lot better than if you don't have one. This claims to smooth, and minimize the appearance of pores. I agree that this product does that. It also has a slight iridescent to it which makes the face look more dewy and awake. This product retails at £12.99

Foundation

 

The foundation I would start off with would be the Revlon Nearly Naked. This is a lovely foundation because it is a light/medium coverage which is enough for every day use. It is also quite dewy which makes me look a lot more awake than one that is matte. I have the shade 110 Ivory and this retails at £8.99

Concealer and Powder

 

The concealer I chose is the very famous Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer. This is a brilliant concealer because it is very high coverage which covers nasty spots and any discolouration you may have. This concealer is also great for cover under eye circles. I have the shade Fair and this retails at £4.19. The powder I chose was the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. This is personally my favourite powder ever because it keeps my shine at bay all day and doesn't cling to any dry patches I may have. I have the shade translucent and this retails at £3.99

Bronzer/Blush/Highlighter

My bronzer/blush/highlight pick is the Sleek Face Form Kit. This is a wonderful kit because it has all three in one place, which makes it good for travel and every day use. The quality of all three are amazing. But I would be careful with the bronzer if you are very fair because if you apply a bit too much it could look like you've been tangoed (not a good look!). The shade I have mine in is 373 light and this retails at £9.99

Eye Products

Eye Primer/Eye Shadow

Personally I think eye primer is a must because it helps your eyeshadow last and helps with creasing. The primer I would recommend would be the Elf Eye Primer in Champagne. Even though it says it is tinted I don't find that it shows up on the eye lids. This helps my eyeshadows last all day. This retails at £3.50. For your first eyshadow palette I would always recommend a Sleek palette. Especially the Storm palette. This has a range of shades to nudes to dark greens. This is a very versatile palette which is great for any makeup lover! This retails at £7.99

Eyeliner

For eyeliner I would recommend the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeliners. The shades I have are 005 Nude and 001 Black. These are great because they last all day and don't smudge or run even in the waterline! The nude pencil is great for making your eyes look bigger and more awake. The black is great for tight lining and creating a smoky effect to the eye. These retail at £3.99 each.

For liquid liner I would recommend the Soap and Glory Supercat Felt Tip Liner. The felt tip pen helps create a very precise line. With this product you can create a very thin cat eye liner or a very dramatic one. This is wonderful because it is super black and lasts all day. It has a slightly glossy finish to it. This retails at £6.00

Mascara

My choice of mascara is the Loreal Volume Million Lashes. This creates a lot of volume to the lashes and a lot of length and separation. I don't experience any running with this mascara which is great. I have this is black and this retails at £10.99

Eyebrows

To create the perfect defined brow I would use the Elf eye brow kit, this has a wax and a powder. This creates defined yet natural brows. The shade of this matches my hair perfectly. The shade I have is Ash. This retails at 2.79. To set my brows I would use Maybelline's Brow Drama Mascara in Dark Blond. This is good because it sets brow hairs and place and adds a little more colour to the brows. This retails at £4.99

Lip liner/Lipstick/ Lip-gloss

 

Swatches, top to bottom: Rimmel Kate Matte lipstick in 101, No7 Lipliner in Nude, and Tanya Burr Lip-gloss in Afternoon Tea





For a first timer in makeup up I would go for a nude lip. Here are some great options. First is the Rimmel Kate Matte Lipstick in 101. This is a light pink shade. This lasts well on the lips and is a great shade for pale skin. This retails at £5.49. The lip liner I would recommend would be No7's in Nude, this goes great under any lipstick or lip-gloss. This helps feathering and makes your lip colour last longer. This retails at £6.75. The lip-gloss I would recommend wound be Tanya Burr's lip-gloss in Afternoon Tea, this is a pretty pink shade which is suitable for everyday wear. This lip-gloss smells great and also lasts a long time. This retails at £6.99

Hope you liked my Drugstore Makeup Starter Kit. Leave comments for what you would like me to blog about in the future.