New Year, New You: Make up Starter Kit!

This is a very late upload. Peace yo! :) 

I would like to start off by saying....

It is already 2014 and most of have started the year right by making our New Year's Resolution. I, for one, have made several 2014 goals. The more specific, the better! :) 2013 had been great, 2014 will be greater! 

New year? New me? New look? That's my "peg" for today's blog post. :) 

If you are planning to change your look this year, and have been "inspired" (or greatly influenced) to wear make-up but don't know what to do first. Then here's a simple (I hope it is), guide on what to buy for your first ever make-up starter kit!! :)   

1. BB Cream, CC Cream, or Tinted Moisturizer
This helps in keeping our skin looking flawless all day. :) It evens out our skin tone and conceals or lightens any dark spots (pimple marks, scars, etc). If you have a flawless skin, might as well skip this part and move on to concealer. 

Must Try Brands: Etude House, The Face Shop, Revlon 

2. Powder
This helps lessen the shine and oiliness on your face. 

Must Try Brands: L'Oreal, Maybelline 

3. Concealer
Sometimes, foundations do not cover as much. That's when concealers come in. A concealer may be used to hide any imperfections in our skin such as dark under eye circles, pimple marks, scars. Some concealers have brightening components thus making us look more awake. 

Must Try Brands: L'Oreal, Revlon, MAC, NARS

4. Blush 
To provide a natural flush. :) Don't overdo it! 

Must Try Brands: NYX, Wet and Wild


5. All-in-One Brush
Invest in a brush that can be used in multiple ways. This brush can be used with a powder, a blush, and a bronzer. :) 

Must Try Brand: Real Techniques


6. Eye Lash Curler 
This is optional. But to help amp up those lashes is with the use of an eyelash curler. :) Practice makes perfect! :) 

Must Try Brands: Shu Uemura, FS21, Shisheido


7. Mascara 
This can help emphasize those eyes and it does help make you look more awake! :) 

Must Try Brands: Maybelline, Cover Girl, Revlon


8. Eyebrow pencil
To frame the face. 

Must Try Brand: Tony Moly 


9. Lip Balm 
To moisturize those puckers up! 

Must Try Brands: Maybelline, Chapstick 


10. Lip Gloss
As a replacement for lipstick. 

Must Try Brands: The Body Shop, Maybelline 


11. Lip Butter
It provides color and moisture to your lips. A 2-in-1 product! 

Must Try Brand: Revlon


12. Oil Control Sheet
Instead of touching up with powder often, try blotting on an oil-control sheet to prevent shine and to prevent clogged pores. 

Must Try Brands: Gatsy, Clean and Clear