(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best makeup brush sets & kits

Nails are SUCH a great source of euphoria once you get it down! Make sure you have a good base coat and top coat. Base coat to let the polish adhere better and to prevent the polish from staining your nail. Top coat to protect all that effort you put into doing your own nails! My fav for both are Seche Vite and Seche Clear. As others have said, wipe off any excess polish on the lip of the bottle. I typically will bring the brush up to about 2 mm to 3 mm from the edge of where the nail meets the skin/cuticle and press down and push up. This fans out the brush head a little and allows you to inch closer to the edges without necessarily touching the skin there. then drag down the length of the nail. Repeat on the 2 flanking sides. Once that's dry, repeat for a 2nd coat. Usually you would have to wait for the polish to dry before putting on a top coat, but the one I linked is great for impatient girls like me because you can put the top coat on while the polish is still wet! It binds with the polish and keeps it strong and the whole thing dries relatively fast too.

I always get some polish on the rest of my finger even though I try really hard not to, its inevitable, (especially when you switch hands to the non-dominant one >__<) so I use a small brush I have from painting art supplies. The thinnest brush (like the ones on the left side), or asmall angle brush used for brows work great. Dip that in some nail polish remover and clean up the sides/excess polish. Voila!

Best of luck girl! You got this!!

PS: Right now my favorite polishes are from KL Polish. I bought a ton of them when my friend said they were going out of business and had a big sale. The colors are great and very long lasting, but the best BEST thing about this polish is the brush. OMG this brush!! It's a nice curved shape that conforms to your nail and makes it a lot easier to get closer to the edges.

mostly from youtube tutorials (example - searching "simple eyeshadow application" and stuff like that) and from r/MakeupAddiction.

I'd always worn a bit of make up but never really gave it much thought until someone pointed out that I was doing it badly. So then I started spending my evenings for a few months applying/removing/applying again until I got the hang of it.

Some good basics to start with if you're on a budget:

Real Techniques eyeshadow brush set

Real Techniques sponge

Real Techniques face brushes

A face primer (I've had good results with Rimmel ones and Loreal ones). This fills in your pores and gives the foundation a smooth base to sit on.

A foundation that matches your skin tone - this should be something that matches the skin on your neck, not your face, as once you've covered your face in it, you need it to blend into your neck. Note that foundation shades go from light to dark but also from cool to warm. So, if you're pale, you then need to figure out wether a pink toned foundation matches or a yellow toned foundation. This is best applied with a damp sponge - put a couple squirts of foundation on the back of your hand, dap it on the the sponge and then repeatedly "dab" the sponge all over your face until it's everywhere, then keep going until it's blended. It does feel a little silly as you're essentially hitting yourself in the face over and over again, but it works nicely.

Some sort of blush or bronzer to put colour in your cheeks - if you apply foundation and don't add some colour back in, your face may end up looking a little flat. I personally just put a little bronzer under my cheekbones and a little blush on the chubbiest bit of my cheeks. Apply a tiny amount with a medium sized fluffy brush and just keep brushing it until you have a small amount over the area you want it on.

Either a setting spray or a setting powder (translucent) - this is to stop the foundation from disappearing from your face within a couple of hours and kind of "finish it off" - if you're wanting a more matte look, then I'd go for a powder (again, I just get a Rimmel one from the supermarket). If you're wanting a more shiny, natural look, a setting spray is a better shout, but I've never used them so can't offer a recommendation! A setting powder would be applied with a big fluffy brush.

For eyes (if you want to do eyeshadow)-

again, primer. Not cheap, but I buy it in the travel size and it lasts ages - Urban Decay Primer Potion. This makes eyeshadow look more pigmented and bright and it lasts longer and doesn't tend to settle into the creases in your eyes.

Eye shadow. The brand Revolution (you can buy it at Superdrug) have surprisingly good quality eye shadow for the price and they have a big selection of pallettes. I'd recommend buying one in neutral colours (creams and browns) and then watching some youtube tutorials on how to do a simple look. Then practice, practice, practice!

Mascara - I like the Maybelline ones from the supermarket. Best way to apply mascara neatly is to hold the wand still and blink onto it a few times, then hold it right into the root of your eye lashes and give it a little wiggle to coat the roots. If you get it on your skin, let it dry then give it a quick wipe with a cotton bud - this gets it off without smudging it.

Eye brows - I have a little kit from Revolution and I just apply a tiny amount of powder into my eyebrows then comb it through to make them look a bit fuller. Again, if you search for eyebrow tutorials on youtube, you should be able to find something that works for you. Depending on the sort of look you want, you can search stuff like "natural brow tutorial" etc.

I think that covers everything! I can't advise on contouring because I don't do it, but if that's something you're interested in, youtube will have the answers!

Get her a good brush kit, amazon would probably be the best place to find something like that because they have decent kits for much cheaper than even elf or real techniques. She probably doesn't have a good brush kit yet, so I'm sure she will appreciate having one. Look at the reviews when you are chosing. I recently bought myself this unicorn kit since I am not well off and my nice brushes were starting to shed after five years. If you get this set, be safe and get the ones with black handles just in case she's not into that sparkly aestethic.

A neutral pallette is easy to work with, I'd recommend one of Kat Von D's shade + light contour quads because of the cute packaging and versatality. Also, they are hella cheap for the quality. A nice black liquid eyeliner would be good as well, I like the Perversion eye pen from UD. If you get her a mascara, go with a drugstore one or a sample size of something since mascara seems to be different for everyone. An eyeshadow primer might also be a nice gift. Elf and NYX make good eyeshadow primers and they are inexpensive. Nordstrom Rack usually has the Urban Decay primer potion for cheap too if you live near one of those.

You could also pack her gift with some little shimmery things from the drugstore. Wet n Wild, NYX, and elf are great. A bright red, black/navy blue or clear with glitter nailpolish is pretty much essential, Wet and Wild is nice affordable while also being decent quality (their eyeshadows are good too). NYX makes decent mascara and blush, as does elf.

When I was a teen, the makeup that I was gifted was usually unusably sparkly and bright. Avoid too sparkly or bright, staples are more important.

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Face:

Foundation - Nars, Giorgio Armani, L'Oreal, and Elf cosmetics (Elf is one of the cheapest and best drugstore foundation out there!) have really good ones!!! ...If you want something that makes you glow, get a sheer coverage foundation ...apply primer under and then some liquid highlight before applying the foundation - trust me, you will glow!!!

Concealer - Nars is the best or you can even try another drugstore holy grail that is cheaper by Maybelline to hide scars, breakouts or dark circles.

Blush - Milani has some really good blushes! So does Sephora brand or Makeup Forever.

Highlighter - this will definitely make you glow whenever the light touches your face!!!! Hahah, MAC and Anastasia Beverley Hills has amazing highlights. Wet N Wild also has very cheap highlights for like $3-5 that are blindingly glowing if you spray some MAC fix plus on your brush and then go in with the highlighter!

Makeup tools:

Really good to have some starter ones to practice with and they make your makeup look better + you waste less makeup.

Elf cosmetics and Real Techniques has some amazing starter brushes... the eyeshadow brush set and the face brush set by Real Techniques is really good for the low price you make for it!

Perfume: Definitely go to Sephora and try out every one of them (sometimes Amazon has sales on luxury perfumes for less!).

Fashion: ASOS, Forever 21, Mango & Target has some really cute pieces of clothing. Check Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration!!! :)

Other: Get the men's Gillette razor has the other person mentioned!!! It is bomb! Haha... I use conditioner or coconut oil down there when I shave.... it's better than shaving cream and it prevents the itching and stuff! lol For legs, I use Nair Hair Remover Lotion (Amazon usually sells 3 a pack for like $15 - really cheap!!!) or Gilette shaving cream for women! Also, don't do this always ...it can damage your teeth, but once in awhile, it won't hurt your teeth... take baking soda and water, make a paste and brush your teeth with it... your teeth will have that instant whitening effect. Don't do this always, but you can definitely do this when you do to those fancy occasions and you gotta make your teeth look sparkling white! lol, works like a charm! :)

Hope that helps!

I'm not that "girly" either but here is my input. Since you leave your hair down, I'm assuming you don't have crazy poofy hair like I do so I would suggest getting a haircut with layers and side bangs. Easy and pretty. Get a good straightening iron and wear it straight or use the iron to flip the ends out. You could also find a lightweight hair serum (like frizz-ease), work it through hair and let it air dry for some natural waves. Yes bobby pins are always good. You could pull back one side with a few pins and instantly look a little more polished. Pick up some pins with a little sparkle or color for an extra treat. As for makeup, you will need tinted moisturizer, loose powder, powder brush, blush, blush brush, eyeshadow (find a good pallet), eyeshadow brush, eyeliner (I use this applied with a wet liner brush but pencil is easier), liner brush (optional), mascara, chap stick (burts bees is awesome), lip color (this and this very sheer and pretty). I have this brush set and I love it. Throw in some nice fragrance oil like this and you are set up with the basics!

My brushes are nothing to write home about, I found them on amazon. The angled brush in this set is what I use for my first few applications. I get just a little of the product on the brush then tap off the excess. Then I begin very gently applying it in the hollow just under my cheekbone - I follow that line as closely as I can and gently blend the product until I can barely see that fist layer. I then do this again- get a little bit of product, tap it off, gently apply and blend with a light hand until I can see a subtle increase in the colour. usually ill stop there after two layers but I will keep going with a few more if im going out at night. After applying the product using the first angled brush I will then use brush number 3 from this set to gently blend a little more and this seems to help it blend into the skin in a way that looks very natural.

I hope that helps :)

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I will add that theres a definite learning curve with this stuff, like for most Kevyn Aucoin products. But the key seems to be a gentle hand while applying and building up to colour you want. its so worth it when you do figure it out because it blends into the skin like nothing else- its a very natural looking product!

1. These make-up brushes are my fave :) the lovely /u/jojewels92 suggested them when i decided to start using "real" makeup and they are fantastic and PINK!!
   
   
2. And this is the hardest step!! Lets go with TARDIS is Love this time :)
   
   
3. My goal is to get back to my HS weight!! Ive made a good start but im in a stall :/ I NEED to do this because I want to be healthy and not inherit all of the health problems my parents have. and I want to cross off running a half marathon off my bucket list!!
   
   
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   CONGRATS /u/Marsandtherealgirl! I am so proud of you! you are amazing and ilu! and thank you to the wonderful /u/Zoobles88 for co-hosting such an important contest!!

Check out Carmindy's 5 minute face for techniques. The video is on YouTube, it's really basic. I agree with other commentors that you should go get shade matched. Ulta seems to be better than Saphora for that. Once you know what shade you wear in their higher-end stuff, plug it into the Foundation Matrix here to get drugstore brands (if you want to save some money, not sure what your budget is).

https://www.temptalia.com/foundation-matrix/



As far as what to use, here's what I'd recommend as a starter package:

Liquid foundation or a BB Cream or Tinted Moisturizer (foundation is better if you have reddness, acne, or other trouble spots to deal with, the other products are good if you have generally good skin and just want to even out the tone).

Pressed powder (I love Milani's Conceal and Perfect)

Single eyeshadow in a shade 1-2 shades lighter than you skin tone. Use it on your browbone, inner corner of your eye, and top of your cheakbone, you don't need anything else for an everyday look. I use Wet N Wild in Sugar since I am pale but Creme Brulle is supposed to be really good as well if you're on the lighter side of the spectrum.

Blush. Wet N Wild Color Icon in Pearlescent Pink is really good. It looks pretty alarming when you see it but it goes on really sheer and creates a really natural flush.

Basic black mascara.

A set of makeup brushes will also help. I use the Unimex one and it has just about everything you need. Here's a link:

https://www.amazon.com/UNIMEIX-Foundation-Concealer-Eyeshadow-Professional/dp/B00R7FLSYS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! My Birthday is comin up too...April 1 lol. I'll be 33 eeee. But I feel 19 lol!
It's my party!!! For my birthday I would love these eye makeup brushes!! They're the perfect size for my eye!
http://www.amazon.com/Bdellium-Tools-Professional-Makeup-Series/dp/B004OEKRD8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395839996&sr=8-2&keywords=bdellium+eye+brush+set
Hope I did this right! Still don't know how to do the whole linking to one word thing. Or linking at all for that matter lol.
Have an AMAZING day!!!! And always remember that time FLIES and to try to live each day as if it was your last!!!
xoxoxo

"Um. I...I just don't know."

I misunderstood the assignment and did a screen shot. Then I discovered some fantastic stickers on my phone. So here is all of my mobile inbox.

The first is my BFF with his constant words of wisdom, the second and third are my friend Marie who for some reason has two phone numbers (one is just for pictures), then my friend Rachel who had sent a pic of her lovely daughter Eleanora, then Richard who is a handsome gentleman friend I'm trying to make more than a friend, then my boss's reaction to The Ultimate Warrior dying last night (he'd just gone down to New Orleans for some big WWE thing where that guy had made an appearance), then a message from a creep from Tinder who didn't understand how inappropriate it was to insta-follow me on every social media site and was not a fan of taking no for an answer (I gave him my number so he would give me his and then I had something to give to the cops, if it comes to that), then a message to a delivery driver who was dropping off some equipment yesterday.

So ta da. Link to an item from my 5 and under list

Do you have $50 to blow? I'd say go to Sephora, schedule a makeover (you have to spend $50 on product), and then ask them to do a simple, easy to learn style that could be used every day and makes you look feminine/female. Overall, you can get the same look with drug store stuff as with more expensive brands. The difference is usually the durability (cheap mascara dries up & flakes off after 5 hours, say) and how easy it is to put on.

My basics: foundation (ask a store employee for color, usually it should match the skin tone of your neck/chest/underarm), concealer for beard shadow (a little more pinkish/orangish than usual if you're covering up dark beard shadow on a light-skinned face), mascara, lipstick. Also, usually bronzer. (Brush it on beneath the cheekbone. Start at the ear, and hook it under the cheekbone. Don't extend past horizontally past where your eye starts. Adds some color & the darkness in that area makes it look like you have real cheekbones, which many of us don't.)

Hygiene: Do NOT use the floor samples at any makeup store. Makeup can carry bacteria. You don't want other people's skin diseases. A store employee doing a makeover or showing you a sample should clean it with an alcohol spray before using. Ask about this. Also, once a month or so clean your brushes with alcohol (ELF makes a cheap alcohol spray that isn't as rough as plain isopropyl rubbing alcohol, though that works too.

Removal: Makeup removal wipes are a rip-off, though I do have one pack for my gym locker. I prefer a simple oil, as makeup is generally oil-soluble. Something relatively cheap, like cold-pressed almond oil, will wipe makeup right off and be much healthier than fancy makeup removers. (Except mascara, which is usually water soluble.) Take off makeup, towel (or old t-shirt) off the oil, wash face with water, and apply moisturizer before bed. Sleeping in makeup isn't great for your skin.

Brushes: I'd look for a brush set on Amazon. Makeup in stores can be a good deal. Brushes are always a rip off in stores. I prefer animal hair, and bought this set:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1PC5MA5316

Cheaper:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001JKTTVQ/ref=twister_B00MPAVC82?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Or this if you're going to splurge:

https://smile.amazon.com/SHANY-Professional-Brush-Leather-Look-Badger/dp/B002DOSSYG/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1526426788&sr=8-3&keywords=makeup+brush+set+animal+hair

There are a variety of all-synthetic brushes if you don't want something that uses animal hair though, like this:

https://smile.amazon.com/ZOREYA-Brushes-Leather-Contour-EyeShadow/dp/B01N9RJ4D7/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1526426788&sr=8-6&keywords=makeup+brush+set+animal+hair

For liquid foundation: some cheap teardrop sponges. For primer, silicone applicators. Like so:

https://smile.amazon.com/Cosmetic-Silicone-Blending-iFanze-Concealer/dp/B071NDHJ6Y/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1526427802&sr=1-6&keywords=beauty+sponge+%2B+silicon

SPF: the sun is your enemy. Always wear SPF anywhere that will be exposed to the sun.

What basics do I actually use: Sephora-brand liquid foundation (lotion I put on before makeup is SPF), sephora lipstick (SPF), Sephora primer. (Which I use only if I want my makeup to last 10+ hours - makeup is absorbed into the skin. Sephora filling primer is kind of like vaseline-light and will prevent that. Also, ever so slightly reduces wrinkles - not by much.) Sephora concealer too, but they canceled my favorite shade. Dunno what I'll go with when I run out.

Ulta bronzer. Simple, cheap.

Mascara is covergirl (gym bag) or Urban Decay (expensive, but I like it).

I also have a variety of other lipsticks, eye shadows that I got as a gift from friends (yay) or Ulta promotional items. I usually don't bother with eye liner or eye shadow (I prefer light eye shadows, NOT smokey or dark eye shadows, as trans women already tend to have more shadow from deeper-set eyes). Once in a LONG while I play with contouring, blush, highlighters, but I don't bother usually. Heck, many days I'll just put on some concealer on my upper lip and call it good now that laser means I don't have beard shadow most places.

I probably spent about $200 in my first 4 months of makeup. Then about $20 once every three months since then.

I would definitely try out a bunch of different Elf products. They sell their products at Target. i use quite a few of their products every day. They're incredibly cheap (I love them because i live paycheck to paycheck). They have an amazing eyeliner pen that you should give a go :D It's two dollars I believe. Anyways, I'm rambling. All of their products I've tried so far have been great quality for the price that it is. I'll link you to the brushes I bought.


These are the brushes I own. They're pretty cheap and I think they're pretty good quality.

And welcome to RaoM!

I ordered from some Amazon! I was a bit skeptical but figured even one solid brush out of the group for $15 would be worth it, and I'm SUUUUPER pleasantly surprised, I love them all! (I did also get the eye set from the same brand, all good brushes too - but these ones were the winners in my eyes):

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B074PLBFGR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sorry for the delay in replying! So I got the brushes from this link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I3VHKVK/ and this link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EWBYUDU/ for a great variety of basic eye and face brushes. Paid about 16 bucks total, and that should still be the price! The bristles on the first set are so dense that I needed a separate dusting brush for brushing off loose powder/finishing my foundation beat, and luckily i already had one. If you don't, this one looks excellent: https://smile.amazon.com/EcoTools-Sustainable-Materials-Synthetic-Packaging/dp/B001KYVLSU/

As far as wigs are concerned, I look at wigs marketed to both white women and women of color, since they both have different, excellent attributes. If you want something silky and smooth that you can style yoursef, do a search for K'ryssma wigs and pay attention to the reviews! I got this one: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJ3BGJC/, and it was gorgeous. Needed some work on the hairline (I plucked out some of the hair from the lace so the hairline looked more natural). K'ryssma wigs are machine made and come in a wide range of styles. The one I got had a LOT of hair, which was great! I was looking for a base wig to stack on and style myself, so the straight/slightly wavy style was perfect for me.

Many of the wigs for black women's hair have phenomenal texture (like straightened kinky hair) which gives them great body and fullness. Not as much movement, but not everyone needs that! The one I got for myself was the NEESHA wig (tons of YouTube reviews! this one is very popular) at this link:https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B3GZTBO/. Haven't tried to stye it yet, and the lace is quite stiff/hard but this wig has a TON of hair.

BEFORE YOU BUY A WIG decide if you are going to try to style it yourself or if you need one that's mostly good right out of the box. That way you can avoid ending up with a wig you can't use without buying a ton of other styling products. Check out onlinekyne on YouTube--he has a ton of styling and baby queen tutorials, and isn't so experienced that his stuff is intimidating to watch. I also watch Mr. Villberg's wig transformation tutorials for ideas.

That's all I have time for now, but I will try to get back to you later today with more info! Best of luck, and let me know if you have any other questions!

I just want to second your recommendations. I'm white, so I'm not so sure about what's best for black skin, but Maybelline Fit Me is awesome in both matte and dewy. I have a bunch of good products from wet n wild. Elf has good brushes, but I actually really like my brushes from Amazon. For $18 it gives you every brush you need as a beginner and more. I'd say get that then buy individual brushes as you need them.

It's my party! For my birthday, which is in a few months, I would love to receive this contour palette because I need to make myself look like I have a bone structure haha, and I would also love to receive this brush set because I am in desperate need of brushes! Thanks for the contest and happy birthday!

So, I absolutely love the brushes. They actually work really well! And it's perfect that they weren't so expensive. I think they're great starter brushes for people like me! I'm still learning :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PFVUFA/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Try using a kabuki type brush, but with longer bristles. Like the one on the right beside the brush in the middle. https://www.amazon.ca/Cosmetics-Metal-Piece-Brush-Cosmetic/dp/B01MYP79W3/ref=asc_df_B01MYP79W3/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292963805681&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8313654173351691100&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001300&hvtargid=pla-522777815985&psc=1
This set is great, I use all the brushes except the flat foundation brush to the left. You can use little pressure and buff in circles/push it into your skin like you would with a beauty sponge. No streaking. I also apply the foundation to my hand to warm it up first and then apply it to the brush and blend it in.

Check out Lisa Eldridge's videos about drugstore faves and Japanese and Korean products. Reddit makeup addiction and muaj discuss makeup at all price points. There's also a subreddit for drugstore makeup.

I use Missha BB cream (mixed with Tarte primer), Maybelline Fit Me concealer, Elf translucent powder, and Milani tea rose blush. I love the BB cream (including its fragrance), the concealer and the blush, which looks completely natural. Bourjois Healthy Mix foundations are on par with high end foundations (invisible on the skin according to Lisa Eldridge). Amazon carries good cheap makeup brushes. I ordered these sets in August and I am happy with them: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EWBYUDU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IIECUV2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

Thank you /u/tandem7 for helping all of us newbs get situated! And thanks to all the mods for keeping this lovely little community going. I haven't been here long, but I really love the vibe and people here.

for moi- to get mah face lookin good

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Go Mom Go! I can't imagine what it's like to be her right now! Thank her from us for all her hard work!

Makeup Brushes 15 Piece ZOREYA High End Real Hard Walnut Handle Makeup Brush Set with Dark Brown Leather Brush Case Bag Holder Contains Contour Lip EyeShadow Powder Blending Fan Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9RJ4D7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aFvCzbYD2HJH7

I went with those because it had a fan brush which I've been looking for plus some smaller shader brushes for eyes. Those are great. The bigger bushy brushes aren't stiff so I was concerned but I did my contour with the chisler type brush and thought it worked better than my current options (probably the shape). They did have quite a smell to them when I opened them but it went away and they don't smell at all now. They said it was the stuff they used on the wood handles. The wood is really smooth and feels good in hand. I've got mostly real technique and elf brushes, so that's what I'm comparing them to.

Thank you so much for such a lovely contest :)
And Merry Christmas!
My wish is makeup brushes: https://www.amazon.com/Brushes-VANDER-Professional-Synthetic-Cosmetic/dp/B0798PLFPQ/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=makeup+brushes&pd_rd_i=B0798PLFPQ&pd_rd_r=125d0b9c-fc4f-4a74-9530-6ff3e2977a61&pd_rd_w=LsKyG&pd_rd_wg=8AtCo&pf_rd_p=d006b618-5fac-44e6-850d-a0fdd19f7847&pf_rd_r=X00HS75BFTQA19J612CG&qid=1574192834&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&sprefix=makeup

Close up of the eye!

Product list:

• Melt gemini palette (the green side + the shade Gemini on the side and lorelei on bottom lash line
  
  
• Nyx worth the hype mascara and epic ink liner
  
  
• Ardell wispies
  
  
• Colourpop flexitarian for inner corner and face highlight
  
  
• [Bestope](http://www.BESTOPE.com/ Eye Makeup Brushes Set, 16 Pieces Professional Cosmetics Brush, Eye Shadow, Concealer, Eyebrow, Foundation, Powder Liquid Cream Blending Brushes Set with Premium Wooden Handles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DVYKX4M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_seo6BbKDCQJ8F) $10 brushes that I reaaally have been liking
  
  
• Bite agave lip mask
  
  
• Benefit precisely my brow pencil in shade 4
  
  
• And no foundation because Cureology is doing great things for me :')
  

Oh what a great contest.. Omg i would love to have some new make-up brushes.. I have been looking at them and never get anything for myself.. I am into make-up so much and love the idea of different stylea of brushes.. https://www.amazon.com/Brushes-VANDER-Professional-Synthetic-Cosmetic/dp/B0798PLFPQ/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=makeup+brushes&pd_rd_i=B0798PLFPQ&pd_rd_r=125d0b9c-fc4f-4a74-9530-6ff3e2977a61&pd_rd_w=LsKyG&pd_rd_wg=8AtCo&pf_rd_p=d006b618-5fac-44e6-850d-a0fdd19f7847&pf_rd_r=X00HS75BFTQA19J612CG&qid=1574192834&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&sprefix=makeup

I'm on mobile, so I apologize for any odd formatting or mobile links!

Since she's already purchased herself brushes, I'd recommend going with something else. How does she store her makeup and brushes? I'd recommend getting a brush roll for her new makeup brushes. Maybe something like one of these: Sephora Ulta Amazon

I think she's going to love whatever you end up getting her, but I'd still recommend getting her something she isn't already getting herself. :)

A set I have from Amazon, the brand Shany, was 19.99 and looks exactly like this. I'm pretty sure it's the same brushes just relabled.

Fwiw, they're pretty OK. I use them almost daily and have washed them several times. Had them for a little over a year. Overall I'm pleased with the quality concidering what I paid.

edit: they're now 18.50 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002DOO1VA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1425903553&sr=1-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=shany&dpPl=1&dpID=51B18YD6cdL&ref=plSrch

EcoTools are very nice, but aren't my favorite (I think this is mainly due to the shape of the brushes that I got, rather than the quality). Real Techniques, Bdellium Tools, and Elf Studio Line brushes are my favorite brands for both eyes and face.

Two favorite faces brushes: Bdellium Tools 957 and ELF's Powder Brush

My favorite eye brushes: Real Techniques eye set and Bdellium eye kit and ELF's Angled eyeliner

I got a full set of pink ones from Amazon. They don’t have the exact one I ordered but here’s a link to something similar!
I’m using the smaller angled brush.
Hope that helps! :)

I asked for Amazon gift cards for Christmas one year and used them to purchase this Sigma brush set (it was cheaper then). The only brush that I've had to replace was the dual fiber foundation brush. Since then, I've just purchased brushes here and there (like the Real Techniques brushes) when I find them on sale or have an Ulta coupon. My brush collection isn't huge by any means, but it's decent and the Sigma set definitely help me get a good core set to work from.

I gave my mom this smoky eye set, and I kind of fell in love with them. They are amazingly soft, and after 4 months of daily use, they still look and feel brand new. I cleaned them thoroughly before I gave them to her, and they didn't shed, lose shape, or become coarse. I was very impressed with them. My mom loves them, too!

I’m sure it will come back sooner or later. Maybe in a slightly different style or color.

Meanwhile, if you search for ‘makeup brush set’ on Amazon, you will find tons of sets with near-5-star reviews for around $15, and some even under $10!

I have heard really good things about this set. - I own just the stubby kabuki from this set and it is excellent.

Here’s one with white bristles (also comes in purple!)

And there’s even a unicorn set .

So really - lots of choices out there. I would just read the reviews carefully. There’s even an app that can tell how how many of the Amazon reviews are fake. I forgot the name of the app, though.

Update: OK, it might be fakespot.com
I’d just heard about it online. I don’t know if this is the app I’d heard about.

(According to Fakespot, the first 2 sets have reliable reviews; the unicorn set does not).

Don't know what you have already, so I'll just throw in some budget-friendly starter suggestions...

• I second (or third...or fourth...) the vote for Skin79 BB creams - I use Hot Pink and love it.
  
  
• You could get NYX Taupe blush - perfect for contouring for pale folks.
  
  
• Looks like Revlon Lip Butters are available there; see this comment for my personal favorites.
  
  
• If you need some decent cheap brushes, you could get something like Ecotools or Elf Studio.
  
  Disclaimer: Some of these items might be cheaper elsewhere, but you said you wanted Amazon... :)

UNIMEIX Professional 12 Pcs Makeup Brushes Cosmetics Brush Set With Flower Pattern Case ( Black Flower) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R7FLSYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_4g4cEL3hbjGBF

Yup! I love amazon. These brushes are a pretty good quality also.

I think I found some good brushes but honestly clueless as to how to properly use them... They had awesome reviews and won't break the bank but I'm not sure I'll even use them all.

I'm looking to get new eyeshadow, foundation, mascara, and blush. My skin is acne prone and a bit oily. I have some scars I'm looking to cover up as well (so I'm assuming I'll have to get the green/purple coverup).

I bought a set of 32 (!!) brushes on Amazon that I've been pretty happy with. They're decent quality, no fallout, and useful shapes/sizes.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DOSSYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like mine better than eco tools. I got this kit about 3 months ago and have loved them all! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DOO1VA/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My recommendation is just two videos that will show you how to blend almost any color set with the technique.

Seriously changed my LIFE! I always looked like a 4year old who was blindfolded did my eye makeup.

Video 1

Video 2

With some practice I was able to use these techniques to do brown neutrals, roses, purples, golds...it really works so well because it lays down how you use three colors to achieve a basic look all of the time. Regardless of the color palette.

Wet n wild actually has drawings on the back of their eyeshadow set and also labels the transition shadow on the palettes, and it also has some palettes that write which color goes where .

I also got a eyeshadow makeup brush set on amazon for just $10 to practice with. Having the proper fluffer/blending/crease brushes REALLY HELP!

Hope this helps because I so feel your pain!

This will sound odd, but I've been using disposable eyeliner brushes for detail work. They're shorter than normal paintbrushes (might be an issue for some), but work incredibly well. And they're cheap.

They've been amazing for working on 7th Continent (13mm) minis, and I've actually started painting faces (on normal 28mm minis) since getting these.

I had some peeling with the 0.025 cream just using it once a week, so I'd splurge for at least one tube of the 0.025.

I do like the lash serum. (It's generic Latisse, and I've also used Latisse). I got some disposable eyeliner brushes like these as it only comes with one and the FDA says to use a new one each time. A lot of people don't do that though. The important part is to keep the brush clean.

I looked around and noticed they also have the kit w/o the brush holder/case in black. $88 on Amazon (I really love Amazon...) I'm not sure what price ranges you prefer but I hope this helps!

I use one that is similar to this. The one I have came with a Jafra gel eyeliner that I have never used, but I use the brush with my Maybelline Eye Studio gel liner. I've had much more success with an angle brush than with the little one that comes in the box.

Here is the link. Doesn't specify a brand. Had decent reviews and I couldn't pass up 32 brushes for $15, even if I don't use every single one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009PFVUFA/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit Hope you enjoy your new brushes!

This angled makeup brush, my eyebrows are not perfect yet, this brush will make them so.


I've never been on a plane before, but I did have a dream nightmare last night I was in first class, everything was great until the plane crashed, so if I do actually go on a plane I guess I'll just...I don't know, fly casual.

Sigma Beauty Essential Kit - 12 ct https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UNP20W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_S4CrybPWFBCCK


Brushes on Amazon are highly marked up opposed to elsewhere

Nice. disposable eyeliner brushes are good too, and super cheap, a few cents each. They don't work for larger areas but they work for little highlights.

What makes me beautiful! Makeup brushes and nail dotters

Amazon for a great price

Awesome! I've been eyeing this one and wanted to know if it was just going to scam me out of ten bucks. I think I'll just go for it. :)

Yep! Here ya go: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Techniques-Enhanced-Eyeshadow-Eyeliner/dp/B01MZZJ3O2

Amazon has a ton of real techniques for 50% off

This is an everything brush set, but it's a bit more but I think I'll play with neutrals :).

I bought this beginner set and love them. I have a few other brushes I still use in addition but this set covers almost everything you'll need for under $20. I haven't had any issues with shedding and I've washed them several times.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002DOO1VA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1414943477&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40

Just patience really. The final thing doesn’t show all the touchups I made while painting. I don’t think there is anything a video can show besides being careful. I literally paid pennies for the brush I used

Makeup brushes!

Bubbles

Is the set similar to this? There is a list towards the bottom of the page that goes in order of the picture.
https://www.amazon.com/EmaxDesign-Professional-Eyeliner-Foundation-Cosmetics/dp/B01EWBYUDU/ref=pd_lpo_194_bs_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9YD3EKMYDSYGFNEJMV37

I have a whole add-on wishlist. This is the trifecta of wish-list-material, cute/goofy/cheap :D These brushes, , I've been trying to get fancy with eyeshadow (somehow I subbed to the makeupaddiction reddit and the things they do O.O)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UJ0P4PM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was one of the last people to get it

Alas! Just over at $17.50. Closer 'cause of shipping at $16.95

I went with Ariel for my Disney Princess look!

Sorry for the last two, my flash hates me. D:

These brushes would be my item of choice!

No problem! And the brush itself is really key - a really soft makeup brush achieves more of a fade than hard or streaky edge. And they're suuuuuper cheap!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EWBYUDU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1