The thing about your makeup kit is, there is always a product you will need to add, on the one hand, and a product you should ditch, on the other hand. Even though we have our fave brands, a real girl’s kit is really composed of several brands.
I think trying out what’s new makes for a dynamic, more functional kit. Editing your kit monthly also helps you not get stuck to a look.
Trying out new looks can be fun, and when you eventually know your look, you know what products you can be more adventurous with.
Finding your look may seem tricky at first, but a quick tip is to know what you want to accent. If you have great eyes, play them up. If you have Angelina Jolie lips, experiment with new hues that would highlight them.
Luckily, our fave makeup brands have come up with amazing collections. It can be quite hard not to buy more than you need, though, so here is what’s hot and what I recommend.
Chanel’s eye collection is a must-have for those who use nudes and browns on their eyes. Ombres Contraste Duo has a rich brown shade and elegant natural beige eyeshadow. Try smokey eyes with this collection, without going out of your comfort zone.
It is also a good starter kit for those who want to venture into eye makeup.
One product girls seem to overlook is a luminous eye pencil. Chanel’s’ Crayon Khôl in Pêche Cuivré, when applied inside the eye rim, will instantly open up the eyes and make them look brighter and bigger. A luminous pencil applied on the inner rim is every celeb and makeup artist’ beauty secret.
Amazing lips? Immerse yourself in Lancôme’s Rouge In Love collection. Its spokesperson is “It girl” Emma Watson. Just like Emma, these shades embody freshness, spontaneity and style. With 22 shades to choose from, there’s one you will definitely want to add to your kit, or two, if you’re in an extravagant mood.
Then there’s Nars’ Fall 2012 Color Collection. From its jewel-toned eyeshadows to the sexy-sophisticated nail polish colors, what shouldn’t we bring home?
My three favorite products are the Undress Me Multiple stick—a nude pink and silver shimmer that can be used to highlight your eyes, cheeks and lips (use just your fingers for better control); the blush in, Outlaw—a soft rose blush with a soft golden shimmer that can go with most skin tones.
If you’re looking for a new shade, here’s one to consider, and, finally, Eyeliner Stylo—an eyeliner that stays on for 24 hours and has highly pigmented colors that glide on smoothly and effortlessly. Its super-fine tip allows precise application and versatility.
