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Several decades ago, women did not think about what shadows fit the color of their eyes, and whether they managed to “snatch” the right shade of foundation. In Soviet times, everyone used “Leningrad” mascara, “Ballet” foundation, red lipstick and blue shadows.
But now the girls’ eyes run wide from a huge selection of cosmetics, they buy everything they like. Every month they spend rather big amounts, but very often they throw away funds that they did not have time to use.
In fact, to look great, you need not so many cosmetics. Many will say that you can’t save on beauty, but why spend money on something that after a while will fly into the bin? Below is a list of products that should be in every girl’s makeup bag. This is enough to create a flawless look, and your cosmetic bag will no longer resemble a suitcase.
10 Makeup Remover Wipes
Surprisingly, this invention is mainly used on trips, or when there is no makeup remover on hand. But it is very convenient and fast. A package of wipes can replace gels, foams, micellar water and tonics.
The wipes are impregnated with a special composition that will not harm the skin. Although many people think that impregnation is aggressive, it is not. Make-up remover wipes are absolutely safe.
When choosing them, you should pay attention to the type of skin for which they are intended. Also wipes have an additional effect: moisturize, nourish, refresh. Many girls carefully choose cosmetics, but when buying wipes they forget about it. They take the first ones that come across, and then suffer from skin problems.
9. Pomade
Not all women use lipstick, but in vain. She is able to make lips attractive and plump, the image – bright and expressive. A high-quality product has a caring effect, protects lips from ultraviolet rays. In addition, lipstick will not take up much space in your makeup bag.
Each girl should choose the color of lipstick, depending on the type of appearance. It is desirable to have at least two shades: use a lighter one for a daily look, a brighter one for an evening look.
Those women who do not like to paint their lips should not forget about leaving. In this case, the cosmetic bag should have a lip balm or at least hygienic lipstick.
8. Foundation
Contrary to popular belief that the use of foundation spoils the skin, it is not. The tool, on the contrary, protects it from the harmful effects of the environment, and also gives the face freshness and beauty.
It is able to hide minor skin defects, even out tone. Works great for moisturizing. Now in stores there is a huge selection of such products: matting, powdery, water-based and fat-based.
Each woman will be able to choose the right remedy for herself. It is important to choose the right foundation color. If it is noticeable on the skin, then you missed the choice of shade.
7. Highlighter
This tool appeared on store shelves recently, but has already earned the love of millions of girls. It is not surprising, because the best means for sculpting the face has not yet been invented.
Highlighter is designed to highlight areas of the face that need to be emphasized. The skin looks radiant, fresh, rested. Highlighter will help hide fine lines.
It is also selected depending on the type of skin. If your cosmetic bag does not have this product, be sure to buy it.
Girls who use it regularly call it a “magic wand”. True, it is worth learning how to use it correctly. If you apply a highlighter to problem areas, the effect will be exactly the opposite. It will emphasize all the imperfections of the skin.
6. Eyeshadow
Eye shadow can be found in every girl’s makeup bag. Everyone knows what they are for, but not everyone knows how to use them. With the help of eyeshadows, you can visually adjust the size of the eyes, get rid of the effect of the “hanging” eyelid, and give expressiveness to the look.
The choice of shadows is huge: dry, liquid, pencil shadows. Many women choose natural shades of shadows; such makeup does not look vulgar and is appropriate in any setting. Leave bright colored shadows for the party.
5. Lining
This tool is very popular among women. It will help to make the look expressive, the eyelashes will appear thicker. With the help of eyeliner, it is easy to turn ordinary daytime makeup into an evening one.
The arrows will visually change the size of the eyes. Girls with small and expressionless eyes appreciated this invention.
For beginners, it is better to use a pencil or a felt-tip pen eyeliner. The most popular tool is gel eyeliner, it does not spread, perfect arrows are obtained.
4. Moisturizing cream
No girl can do without a moisturizer. If you do not take care of the skin of the face, it will soon become dull, dry and lifeless. A lot of girls in the winter suffer from peeling skin.
Moisturizing creams nourish the skin from the inside, and some of them are able to create an invisible film on the face that prevents moisture loss. The sooner you start taking care of your skin, the better it will look.
Many girls with oily skin avoid using moisturizers because they think they will only make things worse. In fact, oily skin also needs moisture. You just need to choose the right cream according to age and skin type.
3. Powder
Powder evens out skin tone, hides imperfections, mattifies, fixes foundation on the skin. Powder is the final touch of makeup. More recently, it was considered a “camouflage agent”, now the powder protects the skin and even cares for it.
It all depends on the composition, choose a product with vitamins, UF filters, mineral particles. Then your skin will thank you.
Even if you are the owner of perfect skin and are not going to use powder, still take a closer look at this tool. Make-up with it lasts much longer, and sunscreens prevent skin aging.
2. Concealer
Concealer is indispensable if you want to mask “bruises” under the eyes, as well as fine wrinkles, age spots and other skin imperfections.
Concealer-pencil, stick, liquid – each girl will choose the perfect tool for herself. By the way, concealers come in not only natural skin colors, but also orange, yellow and blue. Many girls do not understand what they are for.
Yellow concealer will hide the traces of yesterday’s party or a sleepless night, it will perfectly mask the blue under the eyes.
Purple concealer will easily hide age spots, pink – neutralizes greenish shades.
1. ink
Of course, no girl can do without mascara. Every woman dreams of beautiful long eyelashes. Of course, there are girls whom nature has awarded with such wealth, but there are very few of them.
For those who are less fortunate, mascara will help. They don’t call it the “little black dress of the makeup bag” for nothing. It is important to find “your” mascara that is right for you.
Choose a tool based on its functionality. Do not save money when buying this product, poor-quality mascara can cause allergic reactions.