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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).

To be completely honest, there are a ton of makeup hacks floating all around the interweb, and frankly not all of them are worth the try. Some are simply unnecessary, while others will only make your makeup look a hundred times worse.

However, these simple 10 makeup hacks actually do make a difference and are incredibly easy to incorporate in your everyday makeup routine.

1. Prep your skin with moisturizer before your foundation

If you struggle with cakey, dry or patchy foundation, first thing is to definitely NOT blame the foundation. You just need more hydration. Take 3-5 minutes to apply your lightweight cream on your face before going in with makeup. Trust me, your foundation will go on like silk.

2. Less is actually more with foundation

You don't need to slather your whole face with foundation to get full coverage. Use just enough product for a light coverage and gradually build it up for an in-demand natural looking base. You'll get a 'your skin but better' effect instead of a 'cakey' face.

3. Warm up your concealer for a smoother blend

Concealer is not blending properly? Put a tiny bit on the back of your hand, the warmth should make it easier for the product to glide and spread.

4. Skip full-face powder dusting

Hear me out, skipping a whole dusting of powder all over can make your skin look way more natural and fresh. Instead of powdering your whole face, just concentrate on where you get shiny, typically from the T-zone area and under the eyes to combat creasing.

5. Intensify your shimmer eyeshadow look

Lightly mist your favorite makeup brush with setting spray, pick up your favorite shimmer eyeshadow and gently press it onto your lid. Don't swipe all over, just pat the product onto your eye. Boom!

A vibrant, shimmery glow without the patchy look.

Just don't drench your brush.

6. Don’t paint your eyebrows like two stickers

Instead of a filled to the brim eyebrow, using short, light strokes to fill in sparse areas is an efficient technique. Don’t make the inner corner of your eyebrows defined; start lighter in the front and blend a little stronger towards the tail. This provides definition without making your brows appear like two cartoon stickers on your face.

7. Position your blush a little bit higher

Try to apply your blush in a upward direction towards your temples for an immediate eye lift. This small modification to your application process can instantly improve how your makeup appears!

8. Make your lip liner the star of the show, not just the background act

While lip liner’s primary use is to outline your lips, you can enhance fullness by gently going over the lip line in the center of your lips where you normally overdraw without over-lining the corners.

9. Stop testing foundation on your hand

Unless your arm is magically the same shade as your face, you're guessing. To make sure the shade is right, use it from your jawline and into the lower portion of your face. If the foundation perfectly matches your neck and blend of with the face then you've found the right match!

10. Used too much product? Blend it off!

Honestly, this seems pretty obvious. But whenever, you have accidentally used too much blush, lipstick or mascara don’t be afraid to use a clean makeup brush, a makeup sponge, or even a tissue to gently remove some of the excess product and blend it out. Once your product is set in place it can be hard to remove any excess product, that’s why you simply get rid of it to make it look good.

Last Thoughts:

you are able to create beautiful looks from basic items within your beauty cabinet. It often doesn't necessarily imply that it is dependent on what items you decide to use, although the manner in which you choose to apply these products matters a great deal. Take these tips and tips a single at a time and understand whether or not it works for your and tweak depending upon the requirements of your skin and particular makeup design. And always remember that makeup is used to enhance one's qualities, not mask them!