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Capsule Makeup Wardrobe

Nicola Waters

What are the makeup essentials for beginners?

If you have heard about a capsule wardrobe, you will know that there are key pieces you have in your wardrobe that you pair up to perfection that complement each other and look amazing. Well, it is easy to translate it into your makeup bag.

Gone are the days where you had a makeup bag bursting full of products that you may or may not have been using, all the colours, but not sure what suited you. Buying the latest trending products because everyone is talking about them and you keep seeing them in magazines and online.

Now is the time to streamline your products and only purchase what works for you and what looks good on you. Selecting the colours that enhance who you are and bring out the best in you.

What do you put in a makeup bag?

I want to help you build a makeup bag you love that keeps it simple, sweet, and easy to navigate. Everything I recommend is based on my personal experience as well as my professional experience as a makeup artist.

Five products will keep your collection streamlined and easy, seven products is great if you want to enhance your makeup routine a little more. If you want the ability to create a more in-depth routine you can get everything you need from twelve products. Imagine opening your makeup bag and having the maximum of twelve products, does that bring you a sigh of relief? You have everything you could need right there.

Let’s start with your simple, straightforward makeup bag of capsule makeup products. Perfect for beginners to makeup or where you want to keep your routine easy.

  1. Foundation, or a tinted moisturiser, BB Cream.

  2. Concealer for under the eyes and to help cover areas of redness.

  3. Blusher to bring some colour and health back to your skin.

  4. Eyeshadow that is complementary to your eye colour will enhance your shape and frame your eyes.

  5. Mascara: black is standard, but if you want something a little more natural, try black-brown or brown.

For a more in-depth routine to really bring your face to life, add in a few more products if you are feeling confident.

  1. Foundation, or a tinted moisturiser, BB Cream.

  2. Concealer.

  3. Blusher.

  4. Eyeshadow.

  5. Eyeliner, which can be either a pencil or a dark eyeshadow in your eye palette for a softer finish.

  6. Eyebrow pencil or gel is the perfect way to frame your face, and a great way to look more groomed.

  7. Mascara.

If you feel that you can handle your makeup and want to have a full makeup bag so you can adapt your makeup depending on the occasion, these are the recommended products.

  1. Foundation, or a tinted moisturiser, BB Cream.

  2. Concealer.

  3. Face powder is used to take away too much shine on the face, and to set your makeup.

  4. Blusher.

  5. Bronzer to bring some warmth and shape to your face.

  6. Cream eyeshadow base to neutralise dark tones and keep your eye makeup in place.

  7. Eyeshadow.

  8. Eyeliner.

  9. Eyebrow pencil or gel.

  10. Mascara.

  11. Lipstick that complements your skin tone and blusher.

  12. Setting spray to help give your makeup some longevity and make it look fresh for longer.

I like to class makeup brushes separately to your actual makeup products but if you would love some recommendations, these are the ones I would add:

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