Thursday, August 6, 2009

Makeup Kits

Home Makeup
  • Concealers and correctors
  • Foundation or tinted moisturizer
  • Powder (two colours)
  • Eye shadow (three to four basic colours)
  • Eyeliner (powder and gel)
  • Mascara
  • Blush (powder or cream)
  • Lipstick, gloss, lip pencil
Everyday Bag
  • One or two palettes that contain your foundation, concealer, blush, and lip colour
  • A compact of pressed powder with a mirror
  • A basic eye palette - the smaller the better
  • Mini mascara
  • Lip gloss
  • Mini brushes
  • Small sample size of face cream
Evening Bag
  • Lipstick or gloss
  • Lip pencil
  • A powder compact
  • Customizable face palette (containing concealer, foundation, blush)
  • Mini perfume
  • Breath mints
In Your Desk Drawer
  • Concealer
  • Foundation
  • Pressed powder (with mirror)
  • Blush
  • Lip balm, lip colour, and/or gloss
  • Black eyeliner and white or silver eye shadow to create an evening eye
  • Mini brushes
  • Travel toothbrush and toothpaste set
In Your Gym Bag
  • Face-cleansing cloths
  • Moisturizer
  • Customized face palette, or at least a tinted moisturizer, lip colour or gloss, and mascara
For Travel
  • Travel-size shampoo and conditioner
  • Body and facial moisturizers
  • Makeup palettes with all your basics
  • Mini Mascara
  • Face powder, bronzer (great for the travel weary)
  • Self-tanner
  • Lipstick or gloss
  • A brush roll of travel-size brushes
  • Tweezers
  • Hairbrush and hair spray
  • Perfume in a mini or compact version
  • Perfumed body creams are also great

Tip
Collect deluxe samples from makeup counters - they are perfect for travel

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