Beauty Basics Part 1

1) Concealer

Pictured here is the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. It's pricey but I think a concealer that hides dark circles without making your undereyes look dry and wrinkly is worth it. Other faves are Kryolan Dermacolor and Maybelline Fit Me.

2) Powder Foundation 

Pictured here is Benefit Hello Flawless. I also have Shiseido but this one is more affordable. Drugstore options like the L'Oréal and Maybelline ones have decent reviews as well but I haven't tried those. I've always splurged on foundation because it's the closest product to my skin so I want it to be good and it can really make or break a look. Most things on your face are fixable but screw up your foundation and you'll have to start from scratch again.

3) Brow Product 

It can be a pencil, a brow mascara or powder. For beginners, I recommend powder because it's faster, easier and gives the softest effect. It means very little chance for you to screw up and overdraw your brows. Pictured here is Benefit Brow Zings. It's on the pricier side but I've been using it almost everyday for 2 yrs and I still haven't hit pan. I also like that it comes with a wax that can help brush up those brows, 2 brush applicators and a mini tweezer. Maybelline, Nyx and L'Oréal have more affordable options.

4) Neutral Eyeshadow Palette 

This is just to give your eyes that extra twinkle or depth. No need for skills really. Just swipe a finger on an eyeshadow and pat it onto the center of your lid near your lashline. Don't go up or sideways. Just keep it at the center. Pat pat pat. That's it. Pictured here is Wet n Wild's Walking on Eggshells palette.

5) Eyelash Curler 

Curled eyelashes make a world of a difference. Pictured here is the Shu Uemura eyelash curler, the best eyelash curler for asian eyes. It's pricey. You can definitely find curlers 1/4 of the price of this one but I definitely recommend splurging on this item because this is the most comfortable eyelash curler ever. Sadly, Shu Uemura is closing up shop in the Philippines. I recommend grabbing one from their counters as soon as you can. You can also buy from resellers such as MUP Store. It's actually a bit cheaper there.

To be continued.