Makeup plays a big part in your feminine transformation. That means having a well-stocked makeup kit is a must!
Since I’m often asked about what makeup to buy – and since it’s easy to blow your budget on one Sephora shopping trip – I’ve put together a checklist outlining the must-have MTF makeup items for your collection.
I also created a downloadable shopping list that you can save to your phone and take to the store with you.
Makeup Brushes
First, a word on makeup brushes…
If you’re going to splurge on one thing, it should be a good set of makeup brushes. You’d be amazed how much better your makeup looks when you use proper brushes rather than the tiny applicators that come with your makeup.
You can find makeup brush sets at the drugstore or online for as little as $10-$20. Here are the brushes you should own:
Angled eyebrow brush
Eyeliner brush
Flat eyeshadow brush
Crease brush
Bullet brush
Foundation brush
Concealer brush
Powder brush
Blush brush
Lipstick brush
Supplies
Q-tips – Use to clean up under the eyes
Cetaphil – Use to clean up mistakes and remove makeup at the end of the day
Cosmetic wedge sponges
Eyes
Eyebrow pencil or powder – Note: You can also use matte eyeshadow as eyebrow powder
Eyeshadow base (optional) – Use to neutralize discoloration in eye area and help your eye makeup last longer
Eyeliner – Either a gel eyeliner or eyeliner pencil
Eyeshadow – Get a palette with at least 3 colors: light/medium, medium/dark, and a highlight shade
Mascara – Get black unless you are a fair blonde (in which case, go for brown-black)
Clear mascara (optional) – Use to groom thick eyebrows
Skin
Primer (optional) – Use to smooth out your skin and help your makeup last longer
Color corrector
Fair skin – Get a pink and green corrector
Medium/dark skin – Get a yellow corrector
Foundation – Get medium coverage foundation that matches your skin tone exactly
Translucent powder – Get loose powder that is the same or slightly lighter than your natural skin tone
Foundation powder (optional) – Use if you need additional coverage in the beard area
Light/dark cream concealer (optional) – Use to contour the face. Get a concealer that is one shade lighter than your skin tone (to highlight the face) and a concealer that is one shade darker than your skin tone (to contour the face)
Lips
Lip liner pencil
Lipstick
Lip gloss – Choose a thick clear gloss to seal your lipstick
Cheeks
Contouring powder – Use to contour the cheeks, jaw, etc. Get translucent powder or a no-sheen bronzer that is one shade darker than your skin tone
Blush – Choose a powder or cream blush
While this list might look long, the good news is that you DON’T have to go out and spend a bunch of money on expensive cosmetics. In fact, you probably already have most of what you need. And what you don’t have, you can find inexpensively in any drugstore.
Let’s talk makeup!
The great thing about makeup is that no matter what your skill level, there are always new techniques to try and colors to play with. And as Coco Chanel said, on a bad day, there is always lipstick!
Love Sissy Family
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