Cosmetics that a girl should have

The world is changing rapidly, and with it the answer to this question is changing.

What cosmetic products should you have at home? The world is changing rapidly, and with it the answer to this question is changing. If some fifteen years ago mascara would definitely have been included in the list, now many girls prefer eyelash extensions or lamination. Until recently, it was undeniable that every girl should have, for example, a comb - however, many curly followers of co-washing have not used a comb for years (!) and at the same time do not look unkempt at all. You won’t find a classic bar of soap during the day these days. Instead of lipsticks, tints appeared, instead of shadows - pigments; Colored hair coloring is almost more popular than classic platinum blonde.

So what cosmetics are relevant for a girl in the late 2010s? And are there “eternal values” in the modern world of cosmetics - products that have become must-haves for at least three generations of women?

Facial products

1. Makeup removal and washing system. It can be conditionally “European” (makeup remover milk + cleansing gel + tonic or miscellar water) or “Asian” (hydrophilic makeup remover oil + cleansing foam), but in any case these should be specialized facial products - not shower gel, not liquid soap, not at all what you use to wash your hands and body. Regular cleansers will only dry out the skin of the face, but our goal is not only high-quality cleansing, but also moisturizing the face.

2. Moisturizing face cream. The classic division into day and night creams is relevant only in some lines - mainly in those that have been produced for a long time or have a “classic” image (such as Estee Lauder). Modern brands often produce universal creams suitable for use at any time of the day. In general, it doesn’t really matter whether you have one cream or two. The main thing is that what you choose suits your skin type and performs its main function - moisturizing.

3. Eye cream. But for the skin around the eyes it is preferable to have a separate product. The fact is that the skin around the eyes is very thin and sensitive, and it is in these areas that the skin is prone to the formation of a “mesh” of wrinkles. Even Botox cannot remove such a mesh - you need suitable ones for the skin meso cocktails, which only a professional cosmetologist can select. And for prevention, you should use eye cream constantly.

4. Sunscreens. The sun ages the skin, promotes the formation of wrinkles and age spots and neutralizes the effect of a number of cosmetic procedures - in particular, all that use vitamin A ("yellow" peeling, etc.). There are two ways to protect your skin. The first is to use skincare and decorative cosmetics with SPF: now BB and CC creams, foundations, loose powders, balms and lipsticks are used as sunscreens. The second is to use sunscreen as a separate layer when applying makeup (or instead of it if you don't wear makeup). As with cleansers, you need to choose a product designed specifically for the face, such as Badger Damascus Rose Face Sunscreen, Kiss My Face or Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Sunscreen Extra Sensitive for Face. The compositions of products intended for application to the face do not clog pores, do not make the skin oily and apply in an even thin layer. When choosing, you need to take into account that in decorative cosmetics SPF, as a rule, is 15-30 units, which is quite enough for a city, if it is not a resort. Specialized sunscreens usually have an SPF above 30.

5. Face masks. For times when you need to quickly improve the appearance of your skin, such as before a party, it is recommended to keep face masks at home. Alginate masks based on algae give the best effect.

6. Lip moisturizer. Your best bet is a lip balm with SPF, such as Carmex or Burt's Bees. For some girls, colored balm completely replaces decorative lip cosmetics, others use balm exclusively as a care product, but in any case, it is necessary to have it in your cosmetic bag at any time of the year. The balm will help you fight dryness, cracks, unkemptness, even lack of volume, so it is an absolute must-have even for those who don’t wear makeup at all.

Hair products

1. Moisturizing hair conditioner. Surprisingly, but true: in the modern beauty world, even shampoo is no longer a must-have. Another thing is a moisturizing hair conditioner. And this is exactly the product when “2-in-1” is inappropriate: the functions of the conditioner are radically different from the functions of shampoo (it’s not for nothing that shampoo is applied to the scalp, and conditioner, on the contrary, is distributed from the ends of the hair to the entire length, but without affecting the roots) . So, the conditioner saturates the hair, compacting its structure, and closes the scales, preventing hair destruction, making the hair stronger, smoother and giving it the notorious shine. If you use both shampoo and conditioner, know that using both products from the same line is not necessary now.

2. Thermal protection. Even if you constantly dry your hair naturally, sooner or later there comes a time when for one reason or another you have to do heat styling. And here it comes to the rescue - thermal protection. The most convenient form for applying the product to hair is a spray; Recently, gas-free sprays have gained popularity: they are believed to be more environmentally friendly. In the segment of thermal protective hair products, there are also non-gas products, for example, Periche Professional iStyle.

3. Oil or mixture of oils for ends. Of the leave-in care products, the absolute must is an oil or a mixture of hair oils. You can choose hair oil not from cosmetics, but from “edible” products - for example, coconut oil. Professional cosmetic oil mixtures are good because they come with convenient dispensers or spray bottles.

Body products

1. Hard washcloth or scrub. Basically, something that will solve the problem of skin exfoliation. If there is no more effective remedy for exfoliating and regenerating facial skin than salon course peelings, then with body skin everything is more complicated: few people go to salon body peelings. The most popular body treatments are massage, wraps and hair removal. And the need for cleansing of dead skin particles on the body is almost higher than on the face, since sweating is more intense. In addition, both washing with a hard washcloth and using a body scrub also serve as a massage, stimulating the exchange of fluids in the tissues, that is, they help in the fight against cellulite.

2. Moisturizer after shower. The skin of the body needs hydration no less than the hair and face. It can be body milk, or butter in cream format (butter), or oil in liquid form (oil), or just coconut or olive oil taken from the kitchen. The main thing is that it is available and used regularly, after every shower or bath.

3. Deodorant. No comments.

Decorative cosmetics

1. Beauty blender. If you wear makeup, you need a beauty blender. Preferably original. This is a universal product for applying any liquid textures - foundation, BB cream, concealer, highlighters, contouring products, liquid blush and so on. There are practically no alternatives to a beauty blender now: neither your fingers nor a classic sponge can apply such a thin, even layer.

Packing a basic makeup bag is very important. We will look at positions that will help you do both light daytime and rich evening makeup.

Packing a basic makeup bag is very important. We will look at positions that will help you do both light daytime and rich evening makeup. The cosmetics market today is too vast even for makeup artists. Therefore, brand recommendations can be considered, but not necessarily used as instructions.

— It is important to choose a foundation based on your skin type (dry, normal, combination, oily) and shade (olive, yellow, pink).

— It is necessary to choose a tone in daylight on the chin area. This is where color often fails.

— If there is a question between a shade that is a little darker or a little lighter, take the lighter one.

It’s impossible to choose a tone without testing; if you find something that you and those around you like, don’t cheat on yourself. Today you can easily choose a decent option, both in the luxury and budget segments.

For example, the option of a light tone for every day for normal and dry skin in the MAKE UP FOR EVER “Water blend” brand can be found as an alternative at a more affordable price in the Bourjois brand “HEALTHY MIX SERUM” tone.

If desired, the long-lasting opaque version of the output tone from Estee Lauder “Double Wear” can be replaced, for example, with the REVLON “COLORSTAY 24 hrs” tone.

Powder

— I recommend using loose, transparent powder. I love it for its ease of application.

— You don’t need to carry loose powder with you. We use it to fix our makeup at home and take matting wipes with us. The brand is not very important. A very acceptable option for L’etoile brand napkins.

— Transparent powder is universal: it will save time and money - you don’t have to choose a shade.

- Simply light loose powder can be a replacement.

You can pay attention to the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD series mineral powder. An analogue will be powder from NYX, also in the HD series,

or Essence “Stay all day” or CATRICE “Prime and Fine” brand powder.

Concealer

— A product that corrects dark circles under the eyes should be chosen based on the scale of the problem. If the bruise is not expressed, then you can refresh it with a pinkish concealer, but an active bruise will have to be neutralized with a yellowish concealer.

But remember! Both should be a tone lighter than the base skin tone.

— For everyday makeup, choose a light texture, even though the bruise will not be 100% hidden, but excess wrinkles will not be noticeable, and do not dry out the skin with a thick concealer.

Among luxury products, an excellent option, loved by many, is YSL “TOUCHE ÉCLAT”. Its democratic counterpart can be the Seventeen “Ideal Cover” concealer with reflective particles in a very wide range of colors.

Eyeliner

— Some of the best leads for cosmetic pencils are made in Germany. Therefore, pay attention to the manufacturer, not the brand.

— If you plan to shade the pencil, then a waterproof one will not work. For clear lines, it will be an ideal option.

- For the stability of a regular pencil, set it with black or dark brown eyeshadow using a small brush.

— For blondes and redheads, it is better to give preference to a dark brown pencil in daytime makeup (beware of the cockroach reddish-brown). This will be more harmonious.

— Think about how relevant expensive mascara is? You will have to throw away any after 3 months if eye health is important to you.

— When choosing mascara, look at the size of the brush and the length of your eyelashes. Not everyone will be comfortable wielding a huge silicone brush.

Among more expensive brands, my favorite is MAKE UP FOR EVER “SMOKY LASH” mascara. One thing: for lovers of a natural look, it is pure evil. There won't be enough eyelashes with her. A similar effect will be achieved with L’oreal “Volume Millions Lashes Feline” mascara and, of course, with Vivienne Sabo “Cabaret”.

Those who are for naturalness will be happy with Clinique mascara and a more democratic mascara from L’etoile “Ballerine”. Both are ideal for sensitive eyes too. But the first one can be washed off with water, but for the second one you will have to use micellar water.

Eyeshadow

— For basic, both daytime and evening options, today there are a lot of shadows in different price categories. The main criterion for choosing such a palette is the presence of several matte natural tones: beige, taupe, possibly black.

— Silver and black colors are completely optional in the basic palette; we can easily cope without them.
From the suite, one of the audience’s favorites is the Marc Jacobs “The Lolita” or “The Dreamer” palette. There is also a beautiful dark brown, and also, to the delight of the girls, the ever-popular shining shadows in several versions.

Ideal, in my opinion, again, are the palettes from Urban Decay “Naked Basics” and “Naked 2 Basics”. The texture and color range are the most natural.

In the democratic segment, the Maybelline “THE NUDES” palettes are worth attention,

or options in palettes from the Sleek brand, palettes from CATRICE “Absolute MATT”, “Absolute NUDE”.

Blush

- Choose blush colors that are refreshing: pink, pink-peach.

— Apply them strictly on the apples of your cheeks and slightly upwards diagonally if you want to get a fresh effect.

Since blush is, in general, a must-have product, many people wear it with caution. I recommend that such neat ladies try tints, for example, the beloved Benefit. Delicate and stable, it must be used before powder. You can also apply it to your lips.

Its inexpensive cousin is grandma's method: blend pinkish or red lipstick on the apples of the cheeks.

Lip balm

- A must-have item in your makeup bag! Thanks to him, your lips are always ready for a sudden holiday in the form of bright lips.

— Tinted or transparent. To your taste. Maybe the same Benefit. Both Clarins “Eclat Minute” and Clinique have excellent tint options. Of the simpler options, Nivea with a wonderful cherry scent.

— You shouldn’t choose the popular Carmex or Nivea SOS for every day. If you refuse them, your lips dry out mercilessly. They are suitable for emergency lip tidying.

Eyeliner

— For yourself, it is better to choose eyeliner in the form of a felt-tip pen. Especially for those who are just starting to master arrows and eyeliner.

Makeup artists around the world are singing the praises of Tom Ford's Eye Defining Pen. But its price makes some of us look for an alternative in the mass market. Therefore, let’s look towards the Maybelline brand and its “Master Precise” eyeliner or Eva Mosaic “Carbon Black”.

— Those who have mastered the brush and gel eyeliner will find the ideal eyeliner in MAC or Inglot (they also have a very wide color palette). An alternative could be a cream eyeliner from Nouba or, again, a gel eyeliner from Maybelline, Essence or NYX.

Gel for eyebrows

— If your eyebrows look wonderful without dyeing or pencil, then in any case they should be tamed and styled using gel. Even transparent.

— For a more natural eyebrow makeup, I recommend first laying the hairs with gel, letting it dry and then filling in the empty areas.

There is an endless amount of controversy about eyebrow styling product. If we talk about something specialized, then, of course, Anastasia beverly hills. There are both transparent and tinted gels. The only negative is that the brand is leaving the Russian market, but online ordering is available.

Bobby Brown's selection is no worse. Well, the leader of inexpensive eyebrow gels is the Art Visage brand.

Eyebrow product

— You need to tint your eyebrows lightly; today, natural, well-groomed eyebrows are in fashion.

“With the help of lipstick or tint, we can both draw hairs and fill in empty areas, and besides, this texture is stable.

— You need to choose a powder eyebrow pencil; it is harder and paler than its brother, a soft wax pencil. Automatic pencil, or in wood, the choice is yours. In my opinion, the most successful form: automatic with a flat stylus. Like, for example, the same Anastasia Beverly Hills.

— You can fill the space with shadows, but you won’t get clear lines.

— Today there are markers for eyebrows (similar to eyeliners). Quite convenient, but they end treacherously quickly.

Today all cosmetic brands have eyebrow products. The main thing is to decide on the texture and the right shade.

As has already been said a million times: brunettes choose a shade 1-2 shades lighter than their hair, blondes 1 shade darker, fair-haired people can paint their eyebrows tone-on-tone, redheads either tone-on-tone or 1 shade lighter.

In order to look great, you don’t have to have a lot of products in your arsenal. We have compiled a list of 10 absolute must-haves - it is simply impossible to imagine a cosmetic bag without these things, just as any wardrobe is unthinkable without basic things. Conduct an audit: do you have all the essential products?

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Even if you don’t like active makeup for every day, you simply need some cosmetics, without which the image cannot be flawless.

Primer

Primer, or makeup base, is an indispensable tool and should not be ignored. It is with a primer that your makeup should begin: with it, the foundation will last longer, and the shadows at the end of the day will remain on the eyelids and not under the eyes. Even if you use a minimum of cosmetics, you can’t do without a base - it also protects your skin from dust and environmental influences, and therefore prevents the appearance of pimples.

Concealer

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Foundation, BB cream, serum, CC cream - it doesn’t matter which concealer product is right for you. Another thing is important: it is this product that evens out skin tone and hides imperfections. You don’t have to wear makeup at all if your skin is perfect, and foundations are irreplaceable in this regard.

Concealer

Let's tell you a terrible secret - everyone has bruises under the eyes, even minimal ones! And the absence of these bruises makes any face look fresher and more rested. It is for this reason that it is impossible to do without concealer - you cannot disguise circles with regular foundation. In addition, with the help of concealer you can hide minor imperfections - for example, local redness or a pimple.

Eyebrow pencil

Eyebrows are like a “framework”, the basis of any makeup. Even if your eyebrows are naturally dark, the pencil fills in the gaps between the hairs, making your eyebrows look like velvet. If they are light, then there is nothing to talk about: you can only manage without a pencil if you have recently had your eyebrows corrected and tinted.

Mascara

She really works wonders. Mascara makes the look more open and expressive, and, in principle, can rightfully be considered the number one product in any girl’s cosmetic bag. Even if you overslept and don’t have time to put on your makeup, a couple of swipes of mascara are enough to make your look more open. We recommend not saving on it: this is one of the few products that is worth spending on once every 2-3 months, because mascara is a basic thing, and it should suit you one hundred percent.

Black eyeliner

Another absolute must-have is a black eyeliner, medium hard, sharply sharpened. It is not at all necessary to use shadows, because a pencil will save you in any situation. You can use it to easily draw an arrow along the upper eyelid or simply highlight the eyelash row - this is quite enough for everyday makeup.

Lip balm

Makeup artists advise immediately applying lip balm - even before you start applying makeup. Dry, dehydrated lips cannot look beautiful, and it is impossible to put on lipstick on them. So carry the balm with you - it will be useful throughout the day.

Light pink lip gloss

We approve of any experiments with bright lipsticks - it really looks very cool! But for every day you will definitely need a pink gloss with a dewy effect that will suit any makeup - you can always throw it in your purse just in case.

Powder

The most versatile product you can think of is powder! It can serve as a base for makeup, and be applied under lipstick or even on eyelashes to increase their volume... But most importantly, the powder evens out the complexion as a finishing touch.

Highlighter

For some reason, many girls ignore highlighter, although, in our opinion, it should also be included in your cosmetic minimum. It is the highlighter that gives the face that barely noticeable shine that can “stretch out” even the most modest makeup. Apply it to your cheekbones, precisely on your forehead (where hair growth begins), chin and upper lip.