💄 Makeup for Beginners: A Full Routine Under $50 (Tools Included!)

Starting your makeup journey? You don’t need a huge kit or fancy brands. This simple makeup routine has everything you need—plus tools—and it all fits under $50. Yep, really!

Let’s keep it easy, affordable, and fun. ✨

 

🧴 Step 1: Prep Your Skin

Before makeup, clean and moisturized skin is key!

Optional: Use a moisturizer with SPF to double as a primer.

💡 Try:

• CeraVe AM Moisturizer SPF 30 – around $10
  (If you already have moisturizer, skip this!)

 

🎨 Step 2: Even Out Your Skin

Skip heavy foundation—go with a light base like a tinted moisturizer or BB cream.

💡 Try:

• e.l.f. Camo CC Cream– $14

🧽 Tool: Use clean fingers or a makeup sponge

• Real Techniques sponge – $5

 

🎯 Step 3: Conceal

Use a concealer to

cover dark circles, pimples, or redness.

💡 Try:

• e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer – $7

👆 Tap it in with your finger or sponge.

💨 Step 4: Set It (If Needed)

If your skin gets shiny, use a pressed powder on your nose, forehead, or chin.

💡 Try:

• Rimmel Stay Matte Powder – $4

• Comes with a puff, or use a small brush if you have one.

👁 Step 5: Mascara = Magic

Just one coat makes your eyes pop!

💡 Try:

• Maybelline Great Lash – $6

 

 

 

🧡 Step 6: Add Some Color

A cream blush or multi-stick adds life to your face—and can double for lips too!

💡 Try:

• e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick – $5

• Just dab on cheeks and lips, then blend with your fingers.

💋 Step 7: Gloss or Tinted Lip Balm

Finish with a little shine and color.

💡 Try:

• NYX Butter Gloss – $5

🧰 Tools You’ll Need (Budget-Friendly Picks):

• 🧽 Makeup sponge – $5 (Real Techniques)

• 🖌️ Optional brush set – $10 (Wet n Wild or e.l.f. basics)
  (You can do most steps with your fingers to save even more!)

💵 Budget Example:

🌟 Final Thoughts

You don’t need a drawer full of products to get started. With just 7 items and a few tools, you can look fresh, confident, and still have money left over for snacks 😄

Makeup should feel fun—not overwhelming. This routine helps you learn the basics, feel good, and stay on budget.