What Every Beginner Needs in Their Makeup Kit, According to Experts

Putting together a good makeup kit can be quite challenging and overwhelming for even the most seasoned makeup connoisseur — let alone a makeup beginner. With thousands upon thousands of products to choose from, it can start to get a bit confusing when figuring out which ones work best for you.

But don't panic, because if you're just starting out and looking for a good guide (or maybe an avid user looking to shake things up a bit) we've put together a list of all the makeup staples, products, and tools you need in your cosmetic bag.

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And it gets even better — we consulted experts in the makeup industry to find out which products are the best of the best. NYC-based makeup artist Sharon Becker as well as the Emmy-winning makeup director for HBO's wildly popular show Euphoria Donni Davy, both weighed in on all the essential products for your makeup starter pack.

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You can trust us that not only are they easy for newbies to use, they've also been put to the test and have quickly become pro favorites.

Discover exactly what you need to have on hand with our selects below.