Confessions... Things you actually need in your makeup kit

Confessions... 

Things you actually need in your makeup kit 

This blog is not about which MAC lip liner you need or which Ben Nye powder you should buy. 
This is a simple check list of things you should get when starting a personal makeup collection. 

There are thousands of things you could add but these are the things I can't live without ;

• Sharpener- With small and large size holes. I can't tell you how many times I've not used a chubby eye pencil because I didn't have a sharpener. Or how many times I've tried to sharpen a small pencil in a large hole... it never comes out pretty.

• Brush cleaner - Use what ever you like. Washing up liquid, baby shampoo or actual brush cleaner. Get something gentle that cleans your brushes and doesn't break the bank.

• Scotch tape - Oh how I love this inexpensive cheat! Perfect for creating crisp lines when doing your eye makeup. However, stick the tape to the back of your hand and peel off a couple of times before you stick to your face. No need to spoil a perfect Arabic eye by waxing off the skin next to it. 

• Tweezers -  I like to have a slanted pair for my brows and a fine pointed pair for placing individual/cluster lashes. 

• Brushes/Sponge - I can't live without my beauty blender. But in all honesty I didnt spend a fortune on brushes. I really think there are plenty of affordable alternatives to MAC/Sigma etc. But if youv'e got the money to spend, go for it.

• Makeup bag X2 - If you can fit your makeup in one bag you go Glen Coco, I'm proud of you, but I advise keeping your brushes/sponges separate. If anything cracks or leaks you really don't want it all over your nice clean brushes.

• Mirror with magnification -  Good eyes or bad eyes we can all use a little magnification from time to time, especially when plucking stray hairs from our brows, or lips or ... chin! However, remember to look in a normal mirror from time to time whilst doing your eyebrows or you'll look more 1990's Pamela Anderson and less Kim Kardashian.

• Eye drops- You never know when you are going to need eye drops. Just the other day I woke up with severely dry eyes and rushed to my kit to find a bottle. Ive also used eye drops with eye shadows to change the texture. Its worth a try. 

• Tooth brush - But for your brows. I find a nice small soft bristle tooth brush is great for brushing my brows prior to makeup application.

• Eyelash curlers- Just make sure they are clean and the rubber band is in place. No need to spend a fortune on these.

• Spare eyelash glue - I know most eyelashes come with some sort of adhesive but I always have a spare tube just in case. 

• Vaseline- Not just for lips. This can be used on the eye lids to give a shine or to keep glitter in place. If I've run out of brow gel I put a small amount through my brows if they are a bit crazy.A little on the end of my nose if I have a cold to stop the skin flaking. 

• Makeup wipes- Not for your face! UGH I hate face wipes on the face. But to clean the makeup off the back of your hand - Great! Spot clean makeup brushes- Sure! Clean makeup packaging - Why not ? 

• Clean mascara wand - To comb through lashes before mascara and after to avoid  clumping.

There will always be more things to add but these are a few of my essentials. You don't need to spend a fortune on any of these products. To be honest most things could be picked up in a pound shop or on eBay/amazon.  Let me know some of your essentials or a time you've really needed one on this list.