The Beauty Items I Would Recommend to a Beginner

Hey everyone! Today’s post is all about makeup and skincare, so if you love beauty or you want to get into it a bit more... then this is for you!! I know that a lot of my readers are super into their makeup, but I know that many others would consider themselves beginners, so today I have compiled a list of the Beauty Items That Everyone Needs To Have (Including Beginners). Now I’m certainly not an expert MUA, but I have been doing makeup for about 4 years now, so I guess I know a thing or two and I thought I’d share my must-have products.

Real Techniques beauty blender

I know lots of people use brushes for blending out foundation and concealer, but I personally swear by my beauty blender... I think it gives a more airbrushed effect. I actually also own the original BeautyBlender as well, which is good but very expensive (I think it’s like £18 for one sponge!!), so for beginners I’d definitely say that the Real Techniques dupe is a great equivalent (and for under £5 it won’t break the bank!).

Makeup storage

As my makeup collection has grown over the years, I found it really hard to find a good storage option, so I was really excited when Ellis James Designs sent me their Makeup Train Case. I keep most of my products in my Ikea drawers, but I keep all my essentials in this makeup bag and it’s been such a lifesaver!! It’s perfect for anytime I’m travelling and need to bring makeup, and it means that all my favourite products are in one place. EJD sell loads of lovely, luxurious makeup storage solutions and I know that currently you can get a 50% off coupon for some of their products (including the Makeup Train Case).

*I was gifted the product but I do genuinely love it and as always, all words/opinions are my own*

Strobe cream 

Strobe creams are a great product to own because they can be used in so many different ways... sometimes I’ll just pop some on my face when I’m not wearing any other makeup, sometimes I mix it in with my foundation to make my base more dewy and sometimes I use it as a liquid highlight! I have the MAC strobe cream, however it is £26, and MAC aren’t cruelty free. I haven’t tried any other options, but a bit of research leads me to believe that the Nyx Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator is supposedly a good dupe (and it’s a cruelty-free, more affordable product).

Eyelash curler

I went sooo long without an eyelash curler and I honestly don’t know how!!! They are such an essential and make your lashes look a lot better. I know loads of places sell them and they’re not pricey. This rose gold one from Superdrug is £3.49.

Lip gloss

I know it seems obvious but lip gloss is such an essential! If you want to splurge, I very highly recommend the Fenty Beauty gloss bomb, it comes in a few different shades and is so so pretty. However, lip gloss isn’t something you necessarily need to splurge on - these Revolution lip glosses are £5 each and apparently very good (I haven’t tried them so can’t give a definite opinion.. but the reviews sound positive).

Burt's Bees deep cleansing cream

I talk about this cleanser at any opportunity I can because I love it!! Wearing makeup isn't the best for your skin, so it's super important to have a good cleanser to remove all the extra dirt and makeup.

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So there you have it... the beauty items I would recommend to a beginner! Do you have any of these? Are you super into makeup or not? Which products would you recommend? Thanks for reading.