The 12 makeup bag must-haves every girl needs

shalu
Sep 27, 2019
4 min read

Updated: Sep 28, 2019

1.Primer

Primer, hey? That little liquid so many of us skip, yet if we took time to smooth it on, our makeup would anchor down. And who doesn't want their face base to hold on for that extra mile? Especially as these magical creams lend skin benefits, too.

Benefit pore professional primer

Quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin! Apply this silky, lightweight gel alone, under or over makeup.

The translucent formula contains a vitamin E derivative known to protect skin from free radicals. A favourite is the which comes as a lightweight gel to create a flawless, poreless canvas.

2.Base

Even a no-brainer for makeup knew it , a face base is a must, and with so many to choose from, there is something for everyone.

Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick

A Bobbi Brown original, this innovative formula features Smart Technology for targeted moisturize or oil control, depending on what skin needs. It delivers medium-to-full coverage, and it comes in a convenient swivel-up stick for at home and on-the-go application you can tuck in your handbag even.

3.Concealer

We all get red spots and dark circles sometimes, and that’s where concealer comes into play.Beaming pigment brightens up your skin, and can be doubled up as a highlight on cheek and brow bones, too.

CHRISTIAN DIOR

Fix It Backstage Pros Concealer

An all-rounded concealer for perfect makeup or touch-ups

Helps hide pores, fine lines, blemishes & dark spots on face
Creates a unified, flawless complexion
Effectively reduces the appearance of under-eye dark circles to refresh tired eyes
Also works as a primer on the lips to smooth out the surface & color
Maximizes the wear & color brilliance of lipstick

4.Under Eye Concealer

Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer - Honey

A super-concentrated treatment concealer that features a micro-corrector applicator to help instantly erase dark circles and fine lines. Infused with goji berry and Haloxyl to help reduce fine lines and instantly create a radiant, refreshed looking eye area.

5.Tinted Lip Balm & Lipstick

A tinted lip balm is your normal lip balm with a hint of colour. It moisturises your lips with adding colour to it .

Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment -Simply Rose

Supremely hydrating and smoothing balm with a nourishing blend of oils and butters. Infused with coconut oil and lemon butter, this nourishing lip balm softens lips with rich hydration. Give a natural tint and moisturize the lip.

Lipstick

Even if you are more of a lip gloss girl, you need one good lipstick in your makeup bag for special occasions. It's also a lifesaver on days you oversleep. Just swipe it on, and you'll look instantly polished.

6.Brow gel

Eyebrow gel is used to secure your brows in place

Benefit Cosmetics 24 Hour Brow Setter Shaping & Setting Gel

This 24-hour clear brow gel shapes & tames brows and locks on makeup so brows don't pull a disappearing act. The custom-molded, dual-sided wand coats hairs from root to tip and the flexible, flake-free formula is easy to apply and quick to dry.Invisible-finish - Strong, flexible hold

7.Double ended Liner & Kajal

Huda Beauty Eyeliner: Life Liner

It’s the ultimate life proof, super matte black eyeliner that’s long-lasting (48-hour wear!!), waterproof, smudge proof, and completely fade proof.

New holy grail liner, we created a dual-ended liner: At one end a liquid liner and at the other, a soft pencil. This means you can do absolutely everything with it, from a perfect wing or graphic liner look to tightlining your eyes and smudging out your look.

8.Mascara

In your eye lashes brush from base to tips of lashes and let dry.

M.A.C In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash - 3D Black

Adds dense volume, extends length and creates curl, while conditioning for softness and flexibility.extreme dimension that won't smudge, clump or flake.

9.Lip & cheek tint

Lip Tint is our favorite bonus blush in a pinch--swipe it onto the apples of your cheeks and blend with your fingers for a subtle, creamy flush of color for lips and cheeks. It builds and blends easily for the sheerest stain or a natural flush of color on your cheeks.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for lip & cheeks

Blend it on the apples of your cheeks for a just-pinched look, or blot it on your lips for a soft, stained finish.They're waterproof, long-lasting, and leave a smooth, crease-free finish.

Benefit Cosmetics Gogo tint Cherry Red Lip & Cheek Stain

Gogotint is the wildest flush you can get from a bottle! This see-through bright cherry red lip & cheek stain is vibrant, juicy and pops till you drop.Kiss-proof & smudge-proof

10.Face Powder

A glow is good, but shine is not, even if you want dewy skin, so keep a translucent powder to hand to put oil at bay

M.A.C Studio Fix Powder

A one-step powder and foundation that gives skin a smooth, flawless, all-matte finish with medium-to-full coverage and a velvety texture that allows skin to breathe. Long-wearing, colour-true, non-caking, non-streaking, non-settling/creasing, non-fading ? all for 12 hours

11.Bronzer

Bronzer isn't to be feared, even on porcelain skin, as this is your sure-thing product if you want to contour cheeks and on each side of your face, apply in the shape of a number '3'.

This should hit your hairline, the hollows of cheeks and the jawline, adding shadow to the parts of your face that naturally fall back.

Essence Bronzing Stick

The practical jumbo stick with a creamy bronze texture and fine shimmer accents provides the skin with a radiant, summer glow, available in a cool champagne-bronze for lighter skin types and warm copper-bronze for darker complexions.

12.Highlighter

I mean, let's be real. You really shouldn't leave your house without a little shimmer on your face. Whether you're going for an everyday look or you're trying to amp things up for a night out, the right highlighter can add a whole new dimension to your beautiful cheekbones.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact - Pink Quartz

Adds a soft glow to your cheeks and highlights your features beautifully.Many shimmery shades can be played beautifully on the eyes as well.It gives you an absolute unbeatable gorgeous shimmer look no less than a celebrity.