The Impossible Life: I'm new to makeup: Part 1

If you’re a newbie to the “beauty” world like I once was, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the different brands, products, and steps involved in achieving a certain makeup look. Fortunately, I have found through personal experience that the key to finding your makeup style in order to build a makeup collection is to start small. Stick to the basics.

First, find a skincare routine that works for you. This is very important. If you’re not happy with your skin, do something about it! I know how frustrating it can be (especially when you’re in your teens) to be breaking out, piling on makeup to cover any imperfections only to be unhappy with the outcome. If your skin doesn’t look good, you don’t feel good.

Two skincare lines that have worked wonders for me are Aveeno, and Proactiv. Maintaining a skincare routine can be extremely frustrating because your skin (just like you) is constantly changing, but don’t give up. Investing in a facial exfoliating brush can do wonders. You can read my review of the Olay Cleansing System here. If you just can’t seem to find something that works for you, I highly suggest visiting a Dermatologist. Click here to find one near you.

The Olay Cleansing System is under $30!

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Second, find a moisturizer that works for you. I can’t stress how important moisturizer is. This step is skipped by so many, and it’s hard to figure out why. Not using a moisturizer with a high-grade SPF can be detrimental to the appearance of your skin. You may not see the benefits right away (even I can admit I didn’t at first), but your skin will be thanking you in 10-20 years when your skin isn’t riddled with damage from the sun.

Third, find a primer that works for you. A primer’s job is to create a barrier between your skin and makeup, reduce the signs of pores and lines, and improve the longevity of your foundation. Some primers even contain salicylic acid (if you’re acne prone), or color correcting agents (if you tend to get redness in your skin or suffer from rosacea).

Many will disagree with me, but I believe this step is optional on a day-to-day basis. For those that have dry skin, you may be able to get away with skipping this step because your skin is more likely to absorb all of the makeup on your face without it budging. For those that have combination/oily skin, I suggest investing in a good primer that will keep your makeup on your face throughout the entire day. However, I do suggest a primer for everyone on special occasions, if you’re planning on going out for a long night (New Year’s for example), or if you’re going on vacation because climate change can alter your skin overnight.

I suggest using Stila One Step Correct ( this is a moisturizer, primer, and color corrector all in one), or Laura Mercier Foundation Primer which is incredibly long lasting. Both of these products can be found at your local Sephora.