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BEGINNERS' MAKE UP STARTER KIT

Zorayda Burlaza
Sep 6, 2016
3 min read

I choose these products that are readily available in the Philippine Market and that won't break the bank yet with competitive quality.

Face Primer: iMaybelline Baby Skn

This Primer is a silicon base primer and this is a dupe for the most famous POREFESSIONAL by Benefit. It minimises the appearance of pores and will make your foundation stays longer.

Concealer: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

This well loved concealer has earned a lot of trust from you tube personalities and many makeup artists. It has a very smooth texture and blends well on the skin.It is so much comparable to high end NARS Concealer.

Foundation: Revlon Colorstay Foundation

This has become a cult favourite for many makeup lovers including me. This foundation has been tested to withstand humid and sweat. And it won't make your face like a disco ball.The Double Stay Foundation from Estee Lauder is so the same quality.

Finishing Powder: Essence Pure Nude Baked Powder

This powder is an underrated product. But I can guarantee that you will love its lightweight texture and I consider this a dupe for MAC Skinfinish Mineralise Powder. It has a very natural finish.

Blush: Wet N Wild ColorIcon Blush

One of the best rated blush at the drugstore.I can see why. It is very pigmented and comparable to many high end blushes in the market, like the MAC Blushes.

Highlighter: In2 It Stripe Highlighter

This is one of the hidden gems at the drugstore. Essence sooo glow is another however if you can't find it, this is an alternative here in the Philippine beauty market. Instead of the BOBBI BROWN Shimmer Strips, try this one.

Mascara: Jordana BEST LAsh Extreme

This mascara is a favourite of Kathleen Lights and Emily Eddington and I can see why. Very long wearing. Won't budge nor flake and make your eyes wide awake and huge due to its very good consistency.Bette than most high end quality.

Eyeliner: Essence Gel Liner

This is more cheaper than Maybelline Gel Liner and Loreal Gel Liner but same quality.

Brow: Loreal Liquid Brow Artist

If you are looking for a brow pencil that is waterproof, this is a good deal for your buck but if you are into wax and powder, I'd say go for the ELF Brow Palette alternative.

Eyeshadow: Wet and Wild Trios (Walking on Eggshells)

You can't go wrong with Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Palettes. This trio is a user friendly for beginners. The crease shadow may be used on its own and as dou when blended with any of the other shade. For the price, the NAKED palettes can't beat this.

Lipliner: Jordana Easyliner

NYX Lipliners outwitted MAC Lipliners. But this Jordana Lipliners is a prize from the drugstore. It comes between the NYX and MAC lipliners. And neither of the two can beat the price. Get the rating?

Lipstick; Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick

Very pigmented and comfortable on the lips. I found nothing else that beats the comfortable formulation of this lipstick. The Wet N Wild MEGALAST LIPSTICK is a little richer in consistency which makes itself less comfortable.

Matte Liquid Lipstick: Maybelline Liquid Mattes

The NYX liquid lipstick is a less comfortable than this. NYX is one of the best reviewed liquid lipstick but in my experience with the two, I prefer this one because of the comfort that gives me.

Gloss: Covergirl Liquid Gloss

Again, nothing beats the comfort on the lips with this. I tried a lot of glosses due to my dry lips, but this feels like nothing is on your lips. I mean, NO-THING!