Hey Beauties! We have been seeing post about lovelies wanting to begin their make up journeys. To start off our week here are some tips… but, first things first, what is makeup? Makeup isn’t about changing our beauty; it’s about enhancing what’s already there. A lot of people think they need to go full glam right away, but if you’re new, that can feel overwhelming. When I worked at Sephora, I saw so many girls come in wanting to “glow up” overnight, they’d go from wearing nothing to a full glam face, and then feel totally uncomfortable. The makeup looked great, but it felt heavy, unfamiliar, and honestly turned a lot of them off from makeup altogether.
If you don’t wear makeup often, it’s totally normal for it to feel weird on your face at first, the texture, the layers, even just seeing yourself with more color and contour takes getting used to. That’s why I always tell people to start light and work your way up.
Here’s a good place to start: 🤎 Tinted moisturizer – evens out your skin tone without feeling heavy (I love Laura Mercier’s buildable one). 🌾 Concealer – for under the eyes or spot coverage where you want a little brightness. 🌒 Cream contour or bronzer – adds warmth and subtle dimension (Danessa Myricks Beauty Balm Contour is perfect). 🖊️ Brows – lightly shape and fill them in; your eyebrows frame your entire face, and even a little grooming makes a big difference. ✏️ Liner and mascara – soft definition around the eyes instantly brings life to your look. (Pro tip: you can use a dark eyeliner and blend it out for a subtle Smokey eye) 🎨 A good beauty blender and brush set – blending tools matter more than you think.
🎶 Make It Fun! Put on your favorite playlist, stand in front of the mirror, and just play. Try things, make mistakes, wipe them off, start again. That’s how you learn.
My final thoughts… you already have a beautiful canvas. Makeup is just another way to express who you are, not to hide, but to reveal. Don’t rush it, don’t compare yourself to influencers, and don’t forget to enjoy the process. This community is here for you! Share your progress, your favorite products, or even your struggles. Let’s grow, glow, and have fun learning together.
I needed this so bad!! Thank you you’re a saint! I love the tinted moisturizer tip I am always overwhelmed by the shade matching and applying foundation. I’ll look into Laura mercier!
I am so glad, always here for more tips (: