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Make Up Essentials 101

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Nicole Power Student Contributor, Adelphi University
Adelphi Contributor Student Contributor, Adelphi University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Adelphi chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Walking into your local Sephora, Ulta or Mac store can be overwhelming at times. Need a new foundation but not sure which works best for you? Asking the employees for help but feeling like your questions aren’t being answered? Below is a break down of the make up essentials and holy grail products:

1)   Foundation:

·      Oily skin type: A great foundation for this skin type is l’oreal infallible stay-matte liquid foundation! Not only does it last long but it reduces the shine to your skin as well.

·      Dry Skin: Covergirl 3 in 1 liquid foundation. This foundation is a primer, concealer and a foundation all in one!

2)   Mascara: Any drug store or high end mascara can be intensified and give you a whole new look by using an eye lash curling before you apply your mascara!

3)   Lipstick: Mac offers a great variety of colors and very good quality lipsticks, looking for a great fall shade, try Macs “Sin”. How about that perfect “Kylie Jenner” lip; Macs “Velvet Teddy paired with Macs lip liner “Swirl” is a great option! If Mac is a bit on the pricey side for you Maybelline has a great line of lipsticks and some of them are comparable to those from Mac!

4)   Eye Shadow: My personal holy grail eye shadow pallet is the “Lorac Pro Pallet” you are given a variety of color options. Of Course Urban Decay “Naked pallets” are a great choice as well! Good quality eye shadows for a cheaper price can be found online by the band name of “Makeup Geek”! 

5)   Blush: Maybelline has a great line of blushes available in several different shades for all skin tones!

6)   Contour/Highlight: Contouring is very popular right now, for someone who is looking to get into contouring Anastasia Beverly Hills has a great contour kit. NYX also has a good contour kit available for half the price!

7)   Eyeliner: Looking for the perfect eyeliner that will last all day? For high-end brands Anastasia Beverly Hills Gel Liners are great, Maybelline has a similar gel liner that works wonders as well!

I am a student at Adelphi University pursing a degree in communications. I love all things beauty and lifestyle related! I have danced and acted my entire life and have a passion for stage and film.
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