Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/best-products-for-a-makeup-beginner/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Best Products for a Makeup Beginner? https://www.temptalia.com/best-products-for-a-makeup-beginner/ https://www.temptalia.com/best-products-for-a-makeup-beginner/#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 17:44:54 +0000 Christine http://www.temptalia.com/?p=22242 What if... you had to recommend ten (specific!!) products to a makeup beginner? What would you recommend? What would make a great starter kit? Now, I'd... For Eyes: Urban Decay Primer Potion OR MAC Paint Pot (in Painterly, if you're cool; in Soft Ochre, if you're warm) Eyeshadow palette -- check Urban Decay, LORAC, Stila MAC 239 Brush Urban Decay Zero 24/7 Eye Pencil For Cheeks: MAC Well-Dressed if you're cool, MAC Margin if you're warm For Lips: MAC Nymphette Lipglass MAC Sweetie Lipstick MAC Honeylove Lipstick For Skin: Moisturizer + Sunscreen Cleanser]]> What if… you had to recommend ten (specific!!) products to a makeup beginner?

What would you recommend? What would make a great starter kit?

Now, I’d…

For Eyes:

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion OR MAC Paint Pot (in Painterly, if you’re cool; in Soft Ochre, if you’re warm)
  • Eyeshadow palette — check Urban Decay, LORAC, Stila
  • MAC 239 Brush
  • Urban Decay Zero 24/7 Eye Pencil

For Cheeks:

  • MAC Well-Dressed if you’re cool, MAC Margin if you’re warm

For Lips:

  • MAC Nymphette Lipglass
  • MAC Sweetie Lipstick
  • MAC Honeylove Lipstick

For Skin:

  • Moisturizer + Sunscreen
  • Cleanser
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