Favorite Basic Makeup for Beginners

[@stephh1228]

I just started using Bare Minerals Mineral Veil as a touch up powder and I LOVE it. Also, to those peeps complaining she doesn't do enough tutorials and too much of product reviews, you shouldn't be complaining. She did a tutorial not too long ago and this is HER channel. If you don't like her type of videos, just unsubscribe. Because in my opinion, I love all the vids that she makes and you're obviously not a true fan to be complaining. Just saying.

[@clqian21]

Well, I think as a fan it's perfectly acceptable to want her to do more tutorials. I do like product reviews/hauls but if you look at her channel she usually does around four videos before doing a makeup tutorial... And for some of us, that seems like a pretty big gap. We're not hating on Jen. We like her tutorials and we simply want her to do more. And yes, this may be HER channel, but what kind of KZbinr should ignore her fans requests despite the fact that her success is built on fans like us?

[@stephh1228]

clqian21 I don't think it's necessary to use the word "ignore". She does have a life too and again it's her channel, so she can upload whatever she wants. I'm sure she takes her fans requests in consideration, but maybe she's just in the mood to do product reviews.

[@wangocopperboom]

I second your Urban Decay recommendations. I just got the Naked 3 palette and I'm in looooove with it. It's also a great way to sample a lot of colors at once if you're interested in Urban Decay's build-your-own palette and can't decide which pots to buy for it. I will add that if you're on a budget and can at least get a shadow primer, Physician's Formula has some great little neutral palettes. I still keep the Hazel Eyes Shimmer Strips palette around to toss in my purse.

[@patricial9963]

You have helped me so much in building my makeup collection. I have struggle so much with acne and my skin is sensitive so I have struggled to find the right products. Every product you recommended have worked really well. Thanks so much Jen!

[@xDeydeyxtartelette]

My favourite basics are the Wet n Wild eyeshadows in any shade, they are just so pigmented and easy to use. Their blush in 'Pearlescent Pink' is kinda like a dupe for Nars' 'Orgasm' too. A thing my friends don't own or use primarly because they are scared of it is an eyelash curler. If you are a beginer or afraid to use one, I highly recommand the NYC eyelash curler. It's shaped differently, made of plasitc instead of metal and is just so much easier to use!

[@mmelissahoward]

I think that the Naked Basics is the ideal palette for any beginner. It's half the price, and has the perfect every day shades that are so easy to work with. I have the Naked 2 as well and hardly use some colours.

[@animelover1290]

Totally adore you Jen! I love how you stick to your preferences ESPECIALLY the urban decay eyeshadow pallete. You use it in so many of your videos and I LOVE that you do because it gives me a ton of ideas for looks I can do (and I know that you aren't just marketing things to us for a company)!

[@audreybecker8994]

Almay get up and grow has been there for me through thick and thin from the very beginning of my makeup experience so far! Best mascara ever!

[@jazzyelsey6787]

Omg. I watched like 50 make up tutorials and yours was by far the best one yet!! Thanks!!!

[@ashleyoatmilk]

The first makeup palette I got was the Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Palette. It comes with directions as to how to apply the colors together! 5 years later, I still love it!

[@Sinthiastar]

BB cream is the way to go if foundation intimidates you! I love the Loreal BB cream, as well as the Revlon Photoready one!

[@katiem4324]

I love the Naked 3 palette. It's really nice on skin tones with a pink undertone to them.

[@stellamangowal2085]

I LOVE using BB cream for the base of my daily make up, having been using it from the first time I tried make up on. I really recommend Skin Food's Agave BB Cream. It covers the blemishes, and in my case also corrects the red blemishes I have on my cheeks overtime. You can cover it with loose powder afterwards or move on to the next part. In Indonesia, the price is more expensive than Etude, but similar to Tony Moly. But the result is so much better than Etude (this one made my skin dry). Never tried Tony Moly tho, cos they have less in the bottle :p

[@arigonzalez6391]

Two of my favorite products since in was new to makeup is maybelline great lash and covergirls aquasmooth foundation. Great lash has a light formula, NEVER clumpy smudgy or flaky, and easy to get off but stays on great. You can build it too. One coat looks very natural but makes your lashes pop. And the aquasmooth foundation can be used as a coveeup too. It gives a smooth matte but not cakey finish. Cover girls queen line has a version for darker skin tones. It also works AMAZING as a primer. For a few bucks neither is flawless but definitely worth trying to see if they work for you. To be honest I use both almost everyday and sometimes just by themselves. Theyre definitely my favorite products.

[@jyli99]

Estée Lauder's concealer is amazing. I've been using it forever and it hasn't ever disappointed me.

[@KaKie402]

The Elf blush and bronzer duo in St Lucia is perfect for beginners. The blush is pretty and the bronzed isn't extremely pigmented so it won't be as hard to work with

[@AZ80sGirl]

I'm 40 and am just going to start wearing makeup, mainly for work. I thought this video was put together very well and you have given me some great ideas. Thanks!

[@hillaryk4795]

All of my make up newbie purchases were recommendations from you girl! I love MAC fluid line and I've been using since day 1! And UD Cannonball Mascara, and shiseido eyelash curler! Xoxo

[@fionwoo5157]

TARTE BLUSHERS ARE GOOD AS WELL!!!! Love how you are soooo excited over your collection cos I get excited abt the products as well!!

[@Sinthiastar]

Mascara can do wonders for everyone. Maybelline Rocket Volume, Maybelline Mega Plush, and Rimmel London Lash Accelerator are some of my faves!

[@berrytic101]

maybellin mascara , garner roll on ( first anti dark circles that looked good with my skin tone ) ,la roche-posay foundation , and for lips nivea's volume shine ultra glossy ( i don't find it glossy , it's very natural looking and moisturizing ) , for eyeshadow bourgeois singles in 5 burn irreel is my ultimate one .

[@casandrarodriguez7232]

The first mascara I ever bought and used was the maybelline falsies in the purple packaging. I still use it till this day along with my cover girl lash blast

[@originalallig1701]

When I first started doing makeup, I had a cream eyeshadow that I could just pat on my eyelids when I was running late for class, being a lazy 16 year old, etc. My mom splurged and bought me a Laura Mercier one, I think they are now her Caviar Eyeshadow Sticks. A good drugstore one would be the Maybelline Color Tattos in Bad to the Bronze, Inked Pink, etc. You can put them on your lids as is, or use them as a base!

[@samanthang309]

Coastal Scents has a good variety of brushes in their 22 brush set. I also like my dual end eyeshadow brushes from Avon.

[@Ordiniary]

One of my favs would be the Dior lip glow, it's very moisturizing and easy to use, plus it has this ability to kind of like adapt to your lip temperature and changes to a flattering color? on me, it tends to be a bright pink shade but it is super moisturizing like a lip balm!

[@shinesbrighter]

I'm a beginner beginner like I don't know what I'm doing, but I really, really like the Covergirl lashblast mascara too! I've have one from a bareMinerals kit and some free birthday one from Sephora, but I keep coming back to Covergirl! I thought I was crazy that the drugstore one is actually the better one!

[@nightimemoon]

I love your necklace!! Also, for mascara: my situation is very similar to yours in that my lashes are straight and short, and I also have monolids. I've tried the CG volumeblast waterproof and liked it okay, but I've found the Revlon Lash Potion to be my HG. It's super waterproof (I've accidentally showered with it on and it stayed!), holds the curl until you remove it, plus it does not smudge at all (the CG smudges by lunchtime).

[@brittanyngia]

I love this jen! you really inspire my videos!!

[@racheloleary7188]

Something I recommend is the Claire's extreme volume mascara it's really cheap and lasts so along and comes off in prices and doesn't leave black smudges all over my face. Another one I recommend is the maybelline the rocket mascara which doesn't clip and is great on volume!

[@CareyHAuthor]

I've never been a big make-up person outside special occasions but I really want to get into it more because I like the way my skin looks when it's done up a bit. For foundation, I use a Garnier BB cream. It's easy to put on, doesn't feel cakey and it evens my complexion nicely. I have really oily skin so this doesn't cause my face to break out, as long as I take it off every night. I have a lot of E.L.F. eye shadow. Their pallets are really nice and a good price. Eye liner I still have to master.

[@emilyyih20]

A really good powder foundation is the hello flawless ones. They are soo amazing!

[@inlovewithnjh]

an amazing dupe for mac fluidline is the elf cream eyeliner! ive used it for about two months now and its nowhere near drying and it lasts all day!

[@NineteenBerries]

Hey Jen, I think it'd be amazing if you could do a makeup look similar to the one you're wearing in this video as it looks very naturally glamorous. Thank you so much for always making all these videos for us, you're always such a joy to watch and so informative. Love you and your videos so much, take care! :)

[@jackyohhhxo]

Absolutely love and agree with so many of the products your mentioned!

[@CiPp35]

Loving these basic how to videos. I'm a noob to make up too and so far only do my eyebrows because I have larger eyes I look fine with or without eye shadow and stuff but I do want to get into that sort of stuff. I really love the Lorac pro pallette because it's less glittery than the naked palettes and cheaper too. Sadly, it's so expensive in Canada. Sigh. Waiting to go to an Ulta in the states to get it

[@SpreadTheAnime]

Clinique blushes were probably my favourite when I first started wearing makeup. My mom had gotten so many from those gifts they have at department stores when you spend over a certain amount.

[@nojba3547]

Im so in love with the Hello flawless foundation and powder from Benefit, its so natural and easy to use for makeup beginners 😍❤️ H&M blushers and liquid eyeliners are awesome and cheap as well 😍

[@katiehunt2079]

Dupes for the naked palettes are the chi chi palettes! They are gorgeous and have a really good range of shades... either the 'bases', 'nudes' or 'bronzes' palettes, they all have a good range of neutral/ basic shades to have!!

[@uncchristine99]

I'm not a noob anymore but many years ago, the angled eyeliner brush really changed my life. I totally recommend for noobs esp since you mention gel liner.

[@ambarrose]

My favourite as a beginner would be mascara. Was my first great friend. I tried a lot but my favourite brand remains Rimmel London. They work amazing and if you use them everyday you will note your eyelashes getting strong an bigger after some time.

[@vwoeng7477]

Most of my first makeup are Korean brands since Sephora brands are super expensive in Singapore. I love Innisfree's No Sebum powder, lip products, eyeliners and eyebrow pencil. Their eye primer is basic but I found it works well for the price. For eyeshadow palette though, it's Urban Decay basic since I have many other single eyeshadows if I want non-basic eyeshadow colors

[@purelyelizabeth4201]

Jen! That CoverGirl waterproof mascara is literally to DIE for!!! I seriously use it every day and you’re right about it holding your eyelash curl. Such an amazing product. I used the pink tube of that same brand and I seriously was so disappointed. Orange for the win. I’m really trying to broaden my makeup knowledge and you have helped me out soooo much! -From a fellow monolidder. 😉 Xoxo 😘🤗

[@Hobbithairhowellxx]

What are you recommended eye makeup brushes for beginners?

[@CupcakesAndStuff13]

Elf!!

[@Andyt11]

Don't get sigma brushes because it's ridiculously expensive for mediocre quality brushes. I recommend Real Techniques or EcoTools. It's affordable and really soft and last forever

[@ashleyoatmilk]

Mac 239 Brush is expensive, but unbeatable in applying eyeshadow all over the lid. For the crease: Sigma E35. Blush: Sigma F10. Contour/Bronzer: Sigma F84. Liquid Foundation: Sigma F84.

[@sabreenas8952]

Definitely Real Techniques brushes. Amazing quality AND cheap!

[@AddictionToYourName]

I'm a firm believer in ELF brushes! Especially when you're just starting out and don't have much money to spend they range from $1-$3 in your local Target :) But, if you want something a little better, EcoTools or Real Techniques are great, a little more pricer though.

[@supercow9428]

Hi Jen! Can you please do a video of your top ten must have favorite MAC eyeshadows? And if possible maybe have the colors permanent so it would be more available? :)

[@vikg9571]

Hi, For me Clinique´s super balanced foundation for combined skin and Bobby Brown´s gel liner worked also great. I am using those for years now :)

[@Sandaisy]

Very useful tips for a beginner like myself! Thanks Jen. :)

[@FatPug2024]

Another awesome video Jen!! Thanks for recommending the Too faced milk chocolate bronzer... Love it so much!!! kamsahamnida!!

[@chrissstttiiine]

Naked 1 palette is the best!

[@BaileyLayne]

Totally agree with all of your recommendations!

[@jeraldine111]

I love lash blast but I found a great mascara.....loreal false lash wings waterproof! Makes my Asian lash long and thick!! Loveeee

[@catherinegunst5058]

This video is great! I especially like that you (mostly) focused a lot on drugstore brands, rather than high-end, because I feel like most newbies are younger and can't afford high-end products.

[@rei26july]

Thank you so much for this video. I always am curious to know what products are good for beginners and are staple products you recommend

[@houaglee]

Love the necklace and very similar to my traditional cultural necklace we wear! Awesome find!

[@everydayingrace1698]

I loved your makeup tutorial for beginners so I was so excited to see this one!

[@Dimanta]

I tried Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance and it always creased on my eye lids, made my eye shadow look greasy and messy.. At the end I got Mac's Painterly Pot eye shadow base and it works amazing. I tried many other eye primers but I find MACs eye bases are the best (Painterly Pot and Bare Study).

[@nataliabaage]

Awesome necklace... and it goes so well with that shirt! :) Also, the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer is the best!

[@zinatali7683]

try the benifit lemon aid eyelid color correcting primer i use it everday n i honestly love it

[@meohmy27]

Hi Jen! I always enjoy your videos! I was wondering if u have a foundation recommendation for hot/humid weather and swimming. I have combination oily skin and acne prone skin. Thank you!!

[@justinechoiiii]

The essence Gel Liner is a super good alternitive too!

[@jeannabs]

Jen's videos have always been helpful!!

[@karenaldea7294]

The Naked pallette is really awesome :) I want to try the covergirl mascara..been reqding lots of good feedback about it

[@romynguyen7272]

Hi ! I'm a French girl who really likes your channel everything that you use in your videos looks so beautiful ! :) thank you for being here for us :)

[@savannahbaker528]

The BH cosmetic 88 pallets are awesome!! They are affordable and good quality too!

[@rathanakeo8246]

love all ur video !!! good job !!! l am Hannah from Australia ! could u tell me which one is the best sunscreen everyday make up ? how many SPF for skin face everyday ? thanks

[@DominiRicanPrincess3]

Loved the recommendations, I want to try the maybelline fit me concealer. I def wouldn't consider MUFE as a drug store/ medium range concealer. Girl that's high end! But I do love it too

[@WonjiGraceLee93]

I liked how you commented on the eyelash curlers. I've been wanting to try the Shiseido one because my makeup artist friend always talks about it being a really good one, but I've been using The Faceshop's eyelash curler for YEARS and I think it's really good for its price. I also recently got the Naked 3 Palette and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. It's like a pinkish tone so apparently it looks best on white people, but it pretty much works for anyone with a light skin tone and I definitely ended up kind of abandoning my Mac eyeshadow palette after getting the Naked palette. I kind of have a question though, do you not wear/own/use lip tints? It would be nice to see like a tutorial video of how to use lip tints and how you can mix it with other lip products to create a slight ombre kind of lip color(s).

[@Lenz139]

Hi Jenn, you are every beautiful and I really like to watch your videos. Can you do an Video talking about Brush! For ex the most common brush, usage, which brand is the best, etc. I really need an 101 on this topic!!

[@cuzonlytimewilltell]

The real techniques brushes are honestly the est thing ever they arw amazing quality and you can use them for multipurpose !

[@iCookiez415]

I really like the falsies mascara from Maybelline and Revlon colorstay liquid eyeliner

[@emilyrosado644]

Your skin and makeup look amazing here! Thanks for sharing!!

[@namio9630]

i recently just start wearing make up and i really appreciate your videos,,,, thumbs up..! what about brushes? what kind of brush should i buy?

[@randomDJ123]

OBSESSED with that necklace!

[@ClaudiaSoares]

Loved the video! It's super usefull for everyone! I'm going to try the coralista blush for suure! xoxo

[@MLD.Ltd.]

i can't stop staring at the beautiful necklace!!! such a statement piece!

[@CraigDAmico]

You look awesome !! ..do a Tutorial for the makeup you are currently wearing please. My wife wants to try it. Thanks

[@vanessahinds1491]

I've been using Benefit's "Lemon-Aid" for the past 20 years, it's a must for me for canceling out all the redness on my lids.

[@asianHM0NG]

hey. love your video. how should i know what color to pick (Liquid Foundation, Concealer, Finishing Powder, Eyeshadow Primer Potion ) that would match my skin tone?

[@sabreenas8952]

Good drugstore alternative to the Mac Fluidline has to be Maybelline's gel liner. Works just as good and is cheap!

[@loveliegirl]

Hahaha Jen I love watching you in this video ;). It's so cute how you get so happy and excited over the products XD. Great video btw. And awesome necklace too!

[@dayanaracolon1156]

Thank you thank you thank you !!! This video is going to be my life now ! I'm still a beginner and so happy my BFF linked me to this video! I am totally subscribed to you 😄❤️

[@kimelly1573]

Hi, Jenn. I'm a big fan of you and your channel. Would you recommend any affordable clay mask for oily face? It's hard to find in Australia....

[@angiechoglow]

Not a beginner but I love these suggestions Jen!! I would agree to all of them except perhaps also recommend a BB cream :)

[@ElleyTV]

I personally recommend the Nars Eye Primer over the Urban Decan Eye Primer Potion for super oily eyelids :D

[@hoxiner]

I just started using eyeshadow primer and I saw immediate effects! :) Eyeshadow primer was really a must-have :) My first and only eyeshadow primer is NYX waterproof eyeshadow primer and it's been really amazing :DD

[@TheSashibam]

I reccoment to get a paint pot from mac in your own skin colour to use as a base or primer for your eyes! They are a little pricey but they last forever and you can even wear it on your own if you just want no veins showing! :)

[@TheSashibam]

Also im rubbish at spelling, sorry about that

[@TheSashibam]

Also im rubbish at spelling, sorry about that

[@galaxydreaming]

Oh oh! I met you at the SH Dinner in Annaheim and stood out as the most genuine lovely person I met on the night, I went back to the hotel and subbed that night :)

[@Andyt11]

It would've been helpful if you had foundation recommendations for different skin types

[@catherineooi5949]

Benefit's Cha-cha tint is like my go to blush stain if I'm looking for a natural dewy look!

[@anjulie123]

Hi Jen- can you do a product review and tutorial for Benefit's They're Real Push Up Liner? - thanks!

[@afoolsparadise93]

Love your videos Jen - you're my favorite KZbinr! (: Can you do a list of favorite drugstore products?

[@Makeupbeauty1]

Where is your necklace from I love it !

[@tiryaclearsong421]

Boscia bb cream, it's actually pale enough for me and has great coverage.

[@annymolina9884]

OMG... I ALSO LOOOOOVE the SHISEDOU eyelash curler!!! NOOOW! at the beginning, i doubted cuz it felt like it got too close to my eyeball! but then idk why i guess i got used to it. Yours is a silver one... mine is like a dark copper onix color... do you happen to know why?

[@maeve1588]

I love this! It's really great for back to school that's gonna be here before you know it. Also, can you do a b2s makeup tutorial?

[@톱과젤리-z8y]

I really love your makeup today. Which lipstick did you wear on this video? Thx ;)

[@TheTigereye22]

Hey Jen! :) Have you tried the bobbi brown gel eyeliner? These on are drier in consistency than the MAC one, i personally found the bobbi one working sooo well on hooded/monolid/oily eyelids :) It's my holy grail product! Just a recommendation for you :) Really love your video ♥

[@user-ru9gl2ih8t]

hello! I just found your channel and its really helpful! I really want to start wearing makeup not a ton just mascara concealer for some of those spots and maybe a blush? im really interested in makeup and would love to learn more. I don't know how to bring up the conversation with my mom any tips?(I am 12 in 7th grade BTW)

[@mayyee100]

I like inglot products. Can u make some tutorial with inglot products and what do u think about this brand?

[@Loves_GodSR]

Looooove your necklace! Beautiful makeup done

[@JingerYeoh]

I jus started to do makeup on myself just about a month ago and I have to say that I love love love Étude House's concealer. It's so creamy~ I love how they blend in with my skin and my foundation! Also Jen, just a small request, can you please have zoom in clip of the products that you recommend (in your future videos)? It would be really convenient for us to just screen-cap it on our phone, bring it to the store and pull out our phone to see what the product looks like. I'm not antisocial but I don't really like people following me around when I'm shopping, I prefer grabbing the things myself. ;'> Thanks a lot!

[@monorearchi6495]

Hello Jen, what would you recommend as a primer for foundation?? Like your would place it first to hold your foundation :D