Remember the first time you ever applied makeup to your face? I do. It was a humble, wobbly line of eyeliner that looked more like a seismic graph than a beauty statement. But hey, we all have to start somewhere. Let's navigate this colorful world of makeup together and toss makeup-intimidation out the window. I will help you find your signature style, effortlessly and confidently.

Let’s start with the basics. I will walk you through

of what materials you will need, how to choose them as well as advice for application and recommendation of products I use. Without further ado, let’s begin!

A good

sets the stage for the rest of your look. It smooths out pores, evens your skin tone, and makes your makeup last longer.

Look for one that suits your skin type. Oily skin? Go matte. Dry skin? A hydrating primer is your go-to. You should in fact give both a try, but again, you should begin with a good primer before applying any makeup.

This primer is infused with Kaolin and White charcoal is a good primer for oily skin.

This primer is infused with grape, vitamins A, C and E and is a good primer if your skin tends to be naturally dry.

The right foundation color is key. Your undertone isn’t just warm, neutral, or cool; it's the secret to looking flawless, not ashy or overly bronzed.

Check the veins on your wrist. Blue veins usually mean cool undertones, green signify warm, and blue-green mean neutral. If you are still unsure, if the base of your skin tends to be more

or

, you have

undertones,

,

, or

, you have

undertones, a mixture of both cold and warm hues, you have

undertones.

can make or break your look. Whether you're going for the delicate anime eye or the dramatic superhero wing, your choice of eyeliner is crucial.

Pencil

for soft lines,

gel

for precision, and

liquid

for a bold statement.

This liner pencil is highly pigmented and creamy and has great control when applying and resists bleeding.

This liner gel has a satin finish which goes great with all skin tones, it’s long-lasting and can also doub as a lip liner!

A little

brings life and youthful exuberance to your face. We carry many great brands and color variations for all skin-tones so you are bound to find one or two that are right for you.

Less is more and if you’re just starting our working out what look is

look, then start with a soft hue blush, and LA Colors make some wonder

blush kits

that are under $3 that you should definitely try.

I like this blush because it also comes with a contour and highlighter color which we describe how to use in our other articles.

Make sure to also pick up this fantastic blush brush from Wet n Wild

before heading to checkout.

Want your makeup to last through a cosplay event or a movie marathon or date night? Well then, setting spray is the answer.

Opt for a lightweight, long-lasting formula.

I would recommend

This setting spray will last you a while and will give your skin a shine-free finish. Just spray lightly on your face

all your makeup is applied.

There you have it, short and sweet and on your way! So if you’re just getting started with makeup and don’t know where to begin, learn your skin’s undertone, then get yourself a good primer, eyeliner, blush, and setting spray. Start with that then come back to EyeBreakfast we’ll set you up with more when you’re ready to take the next step!

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From one makeup lover to another, I hope these tips help you as much as they helped me when I was fumbling through my early days. I promise, with a bit of practice and the right products, you'll become your own makeup maven.

And hey, for more captivating how-tos and makeup wisdom, don’t forget to check back at

. Until next time!