How to Build Your Makeup Collection

With literally thousands of different options, choosing the right makeup products can be overwhelming. Nevermind the tempting influence of celebrities and beauty gurus all over the world wide web. Unfortunately, not every one of us can afford to buy the newest and most expensive products there is. Thankfully, building your makeup must-haves is easily doable. Here are a few tips on how to build your makeup collection the smart way!

How to Build Your Makeup Collection

Invest in quality Makeup Brushes

This is probably one of the oldest rules when it comes to building your collection. Why? Because quality makeup brushes do pay off. First and foremost, they last! You may not need to buy a new one in years so you are actually saving so much money. Not only that but it helps in the application. If you use good brushes and techniques, of course, chances are your makeup will look better.

Plus it doesn’t waste or ruin your makeup products. Sometimes, the fall off that you are seeing from your eyeshadow palettes are actually caused by the brush that you are using which is a complete waste of product. So if you really want to save your $$, get yourself some quality brushes. I would recommend buying them in sets because you can save a few dollars from doing this. A good option would be the It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe 6 Piece Brush Set.

Buy Face Palettes

Individual products can be good but if you want to build your collection and save money, you’re better of getting a face palette. A good example is a palette with a blush, bronzer, and a highlighter like the IT COSMETICS Your Je Ne Sais Quoi Complexion Perfection Face Palette. It is very compact plus you have all that you need.

Another good choice is the e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit which is almost complete and really inexpensive.

Pick the best lipstick shades for your skin tone

It is so easy to build your lipstick collection but chances are, you might be wasting a lot of money with it. Truth be told, you do not need every shade of lipsticks. One common reason why is because of your skin tone. A bright fuschia pink, for example, is not for everyone. However, it’s so easy for brands and influencers to entice you on buying one. The best way on how to avoid it is to swatch the product in store before buying one since you get to see the actual result right in front of your eyes.

What I would also recommend is to stick to basics. Purchase the shades that are perfect for your skin tone and use them up before deciding to repurchase.

Since we are talking about picking the correct shades, I’ll follow it up with your Foundation and Concealer. To avoid wasting products and money, make sure to get your foundation in your right shade. When you do, you are sure to make the most of the product. One thing that you also need to consider is your skin’s needs. For example, if you need a full coverage, get a product that specifically advertises that like the Dermacol Foundation.

It’s also good to get a few other options for when your skin condition changes. Like a lighter shade for winter or a darker shade for Summer.

For concealer, it’s best to get a different product for both your undereye and something as a spot concealer.

When it comes to eyeshadows, get the basics!

Regardless of your preference, the first thing that you need to build your eyeshadow collection is the basics. I am talking about neutrals, browns and a balance of matte and shimmery shades. Once you have these, you can then buy bright and bolder shades if you prefer. But again, to get the most of your money, I’d recommend buying an eyeshadow palette containing your go-to shades. The tarteist PRO Amazonian clay palette, for example, is a good pick.

Most importantly, if you want to build your makeup collection, the best way is to pick products that you both love and need. Again, it’s very easy to waste your money on unnecessary products so it’s probably best to think more than twice before making a purchase.

Hope you learned something from this post!

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