If you are a fan of a more natural and minimalistic makeup look, I have the perfect list of minimal makeup must-haves for beginners for you today. A little goes a long way with these products and paired with a good skincare routine, you are bound to glow instantly.
This post covers the essentials of your minimalistic makeup kit and I have included both a high-end and drugstore option for each of the products in this post. This post is packed full of the best minimal makeup for beginners!
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Minimal Makeup for Beginners
The best products for a minimal makeup look should be light and provide a natural finish. In the following list you will find a handful of products that are perfect for perfecting your natural makeup so that you can stay up to date with the latest makeup trends including:
- skin tint
- lightweight concealer
- flawless powder
- cream blush and bronzer
- mascara
- lipstick
- multitasking tools
- & minimalist makeup tools
Find everything you need for your makeup kit below. Any combination will make for a great everyday makeup routine!
Minimalist Makeup Routine for Beginners
SKIN TINT:
High End – ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint
ILIA’s Super Serum Skin Tint is a lovely product to get a glowy base with some added mineral SPF. It has light-medium coverage with a dewy finish. Oily skin types may not love this one, but mature skin will absolutely adore it.
Perfect for skin prep, this tint highlights and embraces your natural features, giving you a flawless, effortless look with minimal effort.
Drugstore – Wet ‘n Wild Tinted Hydrator
Wet ‘n Wild’s Tinted Hydrator is a must-have for me. It is one of my all-time favorite holy grail complexion products. It is a hydrating formula with a medium coverage. This tinted hydrator sets down to a satin finish and wears amazing all day long! I wear it so much in summer and am always impressed with the longevity of this product. My only complaint is the shade range – it’s absolutely terrible. But if you can buy two shades and mix to get your perfect match, then I think it’s worth it at such a low price point!
Seriously, don’t skip out on trying this product, especially if you’re looking to build a minimal makeup collection.
CONCEALER:
High End – ILIA Super Serum Concealer
Achieve a minimalist makeup look with Ilia’s Super Serum Concealer, which has a lightweight formula that leads to a barely-there feel and a serum like texture. This concealer allows you to start with a light layer for a natural look but is also buildable. For a little extra coverage, easily add a second layer and enjoy a flawless finish.
Drugstore – Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
The Maybelline Fit Me Concealer is one of my holy grail concealers from the drugstore, offering a more natural look that easily conceals dark circles. I’ve been buying this concealer for over a decade and I still love it!
Elevate your makeup routine with this concealer that delivers a flawless finish for a glowing and refreshed look on a budget.
POWDER:
High End – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish
Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Finish has been one of my favorite products for years. It delivers a skin-like finish that’s simply unmatched. I know it’s a splurge, but it really is one of the best pressed powders on the market. It has a tiny bit of coverage so you can even use it without foundation to provide a little coverage, if you really want to go minimal.
This stand out product provides a flawless and radiant look every time!
Drugstore – Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Face Powder
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Face Powder is the perfect choice for makeup beginners, providing an easy way to achieve a flawless look. This is another pressed powder that has a little bit of coverage, as well. While the finish isn’t quite as flawless as the Charlotte Tilbury, I find that it is really nice and blurring especially for the price point.
This pressed powder stands out as one of the best products for its user-friendly application, making it a must-have in every makeup kit.
CREAM BLUSH:
High End – Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush
Elevate your minimal makeup routine with Merit’s Flush Balm Cream Blush, a must-have for achieving a lit-from-within glow.
Cream products like this blush are just so easy to use for beginners. Try applying this blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural, radiant finish. It taps out effortlessly with your fingers, a brush, or a makeup sponge.
Merit’s Flush Balm is the perfect addition to your makeup routine if you are a looking for a high end option.
Drugstore – Pixi Beauty On The Glow Blush Stick
Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Blush Stick is my favorite cream blush from the drugstore, offering the perfect touch of color to your minimalistic makeup look.
Thanks to the ease of application, this blush stick proves that a little bit of cream blush goes a long way in achieving a natural and radiant finish. They’re so easy to work with and blend out. You can apply directly to the skin and blend out with your fingers, a brush, or beauty sponge.
CREAM BRONZER:
High End – Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer
You are going to fall in love with Merit’s Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer. It is a versatile powerhouse that doubles as eye makeup for a sculpted lid. This is such a beginner friendly cream bronzer – so easy to use and blend out!
With the ability to layer to your liking, Merit’s Bronze Balm is a must-have for elevating your overall makeup game.
Drugstore – Pixi On The Glow Bronze Tinted Moisture Stick Bronzer
The Pixi On The Glow Bronze Tinted Moisture Stick Bronzer is one of the best choices from the drugstore and the easiest way to sculpt your face. Effortlessly create a bronze glow or sculpted look with this versatile stick, ensuring a seamless application every time! Very easy to use and blend out, much like the others I’ve mentioned! It is perfect for taking on the go as well.
MASCARA:
High End – Tower28 Make Waves Mascara
Make your eyes pop with Tower28’s Make Waves Mascara. It is the key to achieving a minimal look with just a small amount. Along with the black shade, I absolutely love the brown one. It’s one of my favorite high end mascaras ever. So easy to use and gives the most lovely definition.
It’ll give you beautifully defined lashes that make a statement every time in the most subtle way.
For a super light look, apply to only the upper lash line.
Drugstore – Milani Anti-Gravity Mascara
Milani’s Anti-Gravity Mascara is a game-changer that doesn’t take too much effort at all. One of my top drugstore mascara recommendations ever! It gives definition, length, volume, and curl. Give yourself a single swipe of this mascara that leads to hassle-free application for beautifully defined eyes.
LIPPIE:
High End – YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick
Indulge in luxury with the YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick. It is a true statement piece for your makeup collection. I know this is a splurge, but it is such a gorgeous formula that is so incredibly glossy and juicy looking!
This lip gloss stick effortlessly combines the shine of a gloss with the precision of a stick, creating a luscious finish that enhances your minimalistic makeup look in one swipe.
Drugstore – elf Hydrating Core Lip Shine
Give your lips some shine and glow with the e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine. I love a good lip product that’s just easy to swipe on and go, and this is exactly that.
This lip shine not only provides a burst of moisture but also adds a touch of color for a natural yet glowing overall look.
BONUS MINIMALISTIC MULTITASKING PRODUCTS:
Merit Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation & Concealer Stick
The Merit Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation & Concealer Stick is a lightweight foundation / concealer combo that proves you need less product for a flawless look. This stick is a game-changer, offering the perfect balance of coverage and simplicity. Merit’s Minimalist will offer you a lightweight, natural finish that requires minimal effort.
What I really like about this product is that it is meant for spot coverage. Using it all over in a heavy layer will be way too much, but just lightly spot concealing and covering imperfections is all you need with this product. It’s so nice and easy to use! Great for summer, as well.
L’Oreal Freshwear Bronzer
Add L’Oreal’s Freshwear Bronzer to your makeup routine for a versatile product that can also be used as eyeshadow for a defined lid look. I wanted to include this powder bronzer because I feel like I am constantly picking it up for my minimal makeup looks. Along with a quick swipe around the face for a complexion boost, I like to buff a little into my eye crease for a very simple eyeshadow look. Gives the right amount of definition!
MINIMALIST MAKEUP TOOLS:
e.l.f. Complexion Duo Brush
The e.l.f. Complexion Duo Brush is one of my most used brushes, ever. It is an affordable and versatile tool for achieving a flawless complexion every time.
I use it for foundation, concealer, cream bronzer, cream blush, and cream highlighter! It really can do almost your entire makeup routine. Bonus, it’s a great dupe for this $50 It Cosmetics brush for a fraction of the price.
This duo brush easily blends and buffs, making it a must-have for your makeup routine on any budget.
AOA Paw Paw Wonder Blender Makeup Sponges
The AOA Paw Paw Wonder Blender Makeup Sponges are the best beauty blender dupe as of late, and the most affordable! They are so incredibly soft, and I actually prefer them to the original beauty blender. I love that they come in a pack of six.
These sponges effortlessly blend foundation and concealer leading to the perfect, natural finish.
I hope you found some new-to-you minimalistic makeup products to complete your natural makeup look! You are set to look flawless for any special occasions coming your way with any of them.
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