What is necessary basic makeup?

Fully answering this question is tricky because I don't know your features and skin/eye/hair colors. Makeup is very individualized. For very basic, natural-esque makeup, I suggest the following:

EYESHADOW:

If you're willing to pay high end, MAC and Urban Decay are Excellent.

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If you want cheaper, I suggest NYX, Milani, or Ulta's brand.

You probably want: - A light shimmery color that complements your skin tone: to be used as a base, wash, and highlight. I use Urban Decay's "half baked", and I've been eyeing to get MAC's "grand entrance". - A darker color that complements your skin tone: to accent the crease of your eyes. I use Milani's Java bean...among many, many others.

EYELINER:

If you're willing to pay high end, Urban Decay has their 24/7 glide on eye pencils.

If you want cheaper, I suggest NYC's waterproof eyeliner or Prestige's total intensity eyeliner.

You probably want:

-Eyeliner in black or brown depending on your hair color. Dark colors are also good depending on your hair/skin/eye color. I suggest getting waterproof. I actually use NYC's "smokey plum" or Urban Decay's "Bourbon".

MASCARA:

Mascaras are HIGHLY subjective. To each her own. You really need to find what works for you. Some well reviewed drugstore mascara's include: Lash Blast by Covergirl, Colossal by Maybelline, Voluminous by Loreal, Full n Soft by maybelline, Volume Couture by Max Factor, and 200 calorie by Max Factor.

You probably want:

-Mascara in black or brown depending on your hair color. I personally LOVE Max Factor's volume couture, and 2000 calorie.

Finally, I suggest grabbing a nice comfortable lipgloss that complements your skin tone and natural lip color. I use MAC's 3D glass in "apex".

In sum; makeup is highly subjective and personalized for the individual. Finding what works for you is sometimes trial and error. The bare essentials of makeup (in my

opinion) are a light eyeshadow, a dark eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, and a flattering lipgloss.

If you want to improve your makeup experience, I suggest investing in makeup brushes and doing further research on websites like www.makeupalley.com.