How To Build Your Makeup Collection

Building a makeup collection can be a fun and creative process and sometimes it can be overwhelming but I got you! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you build a well-rounded makeup collection, whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your current collection:
1.Assess Your Needs and Preferences:
Take your time and learn about your skin and look into what it likes.
Consider your lifestyle, the occasions you’ll be wearing makeup, and your personal style.
Identify areas where you want to focus, whether it’s eyes, lips, or overall complexion.

2.Start with the Basics:
When you start getting into makeup its advisable to start from the basics.
Invest in essential products:

Foundation: Find a shade that matches your skin tone.
Concealer: For covering blemishes and brightening under the eyes.
Mascara: To enhance your lashes.
Neutral Eyeshadow Palette: Versatile for both day and night looks.

3.Add Color to Your Lips:
Build from the simplest to intricate colors
Start with a nude or natural lip color that you can wear every day.
Experiment with different lip products like lipsticks, lip glosses, and lip liners.

4.Build Your Eye Makeup Collection:
Eye makeup products are many from eye liners, eye shadow palettes, eye pencils, brow gels and many more

Eyeliner: Invest in a black or brown eyeliner for defining your eyes.
Eyeshadow Singles or Palettes: Expand your eyeshadow collection with different colors and finishes.
Eyebrow Products: Brow pencil, powder, or gel to groom and define your eyebrows.

5.Choose Quality Tools:
Good quality brushes and sponges can make a significant difference in application.
Invest in a basic set of brushes for foundation, eyeshadow, and blending.

6.Experiment with Blush and Highlighter:
Do not fret or take it seriously have fun while experimenting with blushes and highlighters until you find a favorite that will stick
Add a blush in a natural shade to add a healthy flush to your cheeks.
Consider a highlighter for a subtle glow on the high points of your face.

7.Select Products Based on Your Skin Type:
If you have oily skin, look for long-wearing and matte products.
Dry skin may benefit from hydrating and dewy-finish products.
Anything that complements your skin type will always favor you

8.Add Trendy or Specialized Products Gradually:
Once you have the basics, experiment with trends or specialized products like bold eyeshadows, colorful lipsticks, or contouring kits.
Don’t feel pressured to buy everything at once; focus on what excites you.

9.Consider Multipurpose Products:
Go for products that can serve multiple purposes, such as a lipstick that doubles as a cream blush.
Just a to put it out there: before experimenting like this, ensure that the ingredients that are in the product can be used in another part of the face than the intended.

10.Stay Organized:
Keep your makeup collection organized to easily find and use products and to ensure that all the products gain the same amount of attention to reduce on wastage
Regularly declutter to get rid of expired or unused items.

11.Seek Recommendations and Reviews:
Research products and read reviews before making purchases.
Consider seeking recommendations from friends, makeup artists, or online beauty communities.

12.Set a Budget:
Makeup can be an investment, so set a budget and prioritize products that align with your preferences and needs.

To avoid being overwhelmed do your research and buy the products with time and not all at once.
Building a makeup collection is a personal journey, and it’s okay to take your time and enjoy the process of discovering what works best for you. Start with the basics, and gradually add products as you become more comfortable and confident in your makeup skills.