5 Easy Makeup Looks for Beginners
Looking into makeup can be a bit intimidating at first! When there are so many products, brushes, techniques, and trends, it's really hard to figure out where to begin. Don't worry though, because you definitely don't need a million products or expert skills to achieve an amazing makeup look; a few basics and simple techniques are perfectly acceptable.
Here are 5 easy makeup looks for beginners that can be used for everyday, college, work, dates, or even parties.
1. Flawless No-Makeup Makeup Look
The no-makeup makeup look can be used to help you achieve a fresh look without seeming as though you're wearing any makeup at all.
Start with your everyday foundation and concealer (you can mix the two if you like, it does the same job!), apply your blush, and then dust lightly with your favorite powder to set it. For the eyes, keep it simple: swipe one or two coats of mascara on your lashes, then define your eyebrows as you normally would. Finish your look by applying a nude or pink-hued lipstick and a little highlighter to the high points of your face (that should do it!).
Tips for beginners: Don't layer products on your face; apply one thin layer at a time until you get the look you're going for!
2. Light Pink Everyday Look
Are you a sucker for pink? Try a soft pink look to achieve a delicate and feminine vibe with hardly any effort.
Similar to the no-makeup look, apply your base products and blush as normal. Then, dust a tiny amount of a light pink or beige eyeshadow across your eyelids. Add mascara to your lashes (and don't forget a touch of eyeliner if you like!), then complete your look with a sheer, rosy pink lip gloss or lipstick.
Tips for beginners: Don't go too crazy with this look as the goal is to achieve a subtle wash of color.
3. Simple Brown Eye Makeup
When it comes to beginner eye makeup looks, brown eyes are incredibly easy and incredibly forgiving to achieve.
Start with a bit of eye shadow all over your eyelid (beige is usually a nice starting point). Then take a medium to dark brown eye shadow and sweep it into your crease, building the color until you get a good amount of definition, as opposed to just applying a lot of pigment all at once. Add mascara, and optionally a thin flick of liquid or pencil eyeliner.
For the lips, try a nude lipstick that complements your skin tone.
Tips for beginners: Always build your eyeshadow gradually so you don't overdo it. If you are going to try blending with your finger, do it for about thirty seconds after you apply your color and before the shadow has set in completely; you can get quite a good blended effect that way.
4. Easy Soft Glam Look
If you're going for glam, but aren't quite ready for anything too heavy on the eyes or full face, you can opt for this soft glam look.
Start with a light to medium foundation base, and then apply concealer where necessary. Dust lightly with powder to set the products on your face and reduce shine. Lightly dust bronzer across the highest points of your forehead, along your cheekbones and jaw line to sculpt the face. Apply mascara and a neutral eyeliner to your lashes, and finish your look with a soft shimmer on your eyelids and a rosy nude lipstick.
Tips for beginners: Blending is KEY when trying to achieve soft glam, make sure there are no harsh lines on your face at all from the contour or blended eye shadow.
5. Quick Party Look
Ready for a party or a dinner date? Take a note from this look for a look that is a bit more vibrant, without taking up too much time.
Apply your foundation, concealer, and blush to give yourself a fresh, flawless looking base, and then add the contour and highlight in all of the correct places for your face shape. Add some shimmer shadow to your eyelids, and then a good layer or two of your favorite defining mascara; alternatively you can opt for a pair of falsies if you feel brave enough! Apply your favorite berry-toned or classic red lipstick to your lips, and you're ready for anything!
Tips for beginners: Either the eyes or the lips can be made more dramatic. If your eye makeup is very dark, keep your lips simple (e.g. Nude or sheer tinted lip gloss).
There's really no need to learn complex techniques in order to wear makeup properly, all it takes is a few simple makeup looks to help you practice and look great all at the same time! All that's truly needed for the perfect makeup look is not to have everything in the cosmetics store at your disposal, but rather to be taught how to use what you already have available to achieve what you want with your own face and style. Whether you are looking for something to wear during the day or glam something up, these 5 beginner makeup looks will provide a great starting point, practice a little and then begin exploring new products and looks with your own hands.
