If you want an easy 8-step natural beginner makeup routine for complete beginners, then this post will be perfect for you as this is what I use as a complete beginner with no experience.
Yes, I am 22 years old and just now learning how to do makeup and I definitely have not been consistent because makeup products can be expensive.
It is also hard to find drugstore products that work for my skin color and skin type. Now keep in mind I said semi-affordable due to the fact that some makeup products I believe need to be splurged on and you will see which ones in this blog post, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find alternatives for cheaper.
This is just what I use as a beginner and hope you take some inspiration to start your own makeup journey.
For this beginner routine, it will be very simple with just the basic products that can tell you how to do a simple makeup routine in very little time.
Disclaimer: This post contains links but I am not an affiliate of those links. They are just my recommendations.
Step 1 – Primer
e.l.f Mint Melt or Power Grip
I currently use the e.l.f Mint Melt primer as that is what I bought a while ago, but now they sell the Power Grip Primer. I have been hearing this is a dupe to the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip, so if you need an affordable primer, this is the one to go with.
Step 2 – Skin tint
Fenty Skin Tint
The Fenty Skin Tint is what I use as a beginner. This product is something you have to splurge on, but there are cheaper alternatives as well. I personally feel a skin tint is great to start with as a beginner because it is a struggle to find the perfect foundation shade.
Fenty has a wide shade range and the skin tints can easily be matched to a foundation shade. Now I will say that Fenty foundations and skin tints will oxidize (turn orange) so keep that in mind when picking a shade.
Step 3 – Concealer
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer
The e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer is what I use as it is affordable and easily accessible. They have a good range and are great for a beginner if you’re new to concealer.
Usually, concealer is for highlighting purposes, so try to find a shade that is 1 or 2 shades lighter than your foundation/skin tint.
Step 4 – Setting powder
Anastasia Beverly Hills Translucent Setting Powder
This is another product you might have to splurge on and it is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Translucent Setting Powder. I got this as a birthday gift from Sephora a while ago and I am just now using it and so far I love it.
I definitely understand the hype around it. There are more affordable setting powders, but this is one I think is worth it.
Step 5 – Bronzer
e.l.f. Putty Bronzer
Warming up the face will be very important in a beginner’s makeup routine. It is also a step that is quite easy to master. I use the e.l.f. Putty Bronzer because I prefer more of a dewy look with my makeup. It is also really cheap and affordable for a bronzer.
Step 6 – Blush
e.l.f. Putty Blush
Blush is needed to add a little color to the face. I use the e.l.f. Putty Blush. The e.l.f. putty collections are mostly my favorite products from them. They are also very affordable and great for beginners. I definitely recommend them.
Step 7 – Lips
NYX Lip Products
I mainly use NYX lip products. I feel those are the most affordable and overall best lip products. I love their lip liners and butter glosses. I definitely feel like the butter glosses alone are perfect, but I love to pair them with NYX’s brown lip liner.
Step 8 – Setting Spray
NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray
Currently, I am using the NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray. It is an alright spray for someone looking for something affordable. I have heard good things about the e.l.f. Stay All Night Setting Spray and I plan to try that one. The NYX setting spray does transfer (for me, may not be for others) so keep that in mind if you choose to purchase.
Tools
I don’t use many tools when it comes to my makeup. I currently use a Beauty Blender and the Equate Beauty 7-piece brush set from Walmart.
There are makeup products and steps I did not mention including contour and all-over face powder. I currently don’t have products for these and I also feel contour is something I would need to master first before recommending it in a beginner makeup routine. I do plan to add the Sephora Collection Microsmooth Face powder to my routine as soon as possible because I’ve heard so many good things about it.
Now if you want to know how to take off this makeup check out my nighttime skincare routine.
This completes my easy 8-step natural makeup routine for complete beginners. This is what has worked for me so far with having no experience with makeup. I hope this makes your makeup journey easier as well and you are able to put together a makeup kit. Let me know in the comments if this helped you or if you have used these products or recommend alternatives.
With Love,
Brianna Nicole
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