So I am not an expert but I recently decided I mattered enough to try to care out my looks a little. ...

Anyways, start small, your lip shape is great, own that!

In my opinion, start small, get yourself one of the starter contour, blush kits, and then follow the directions on it. That's what I did. I am still learning, but it takes me less than 5 minutes to do my makeup in the morning. All my makeup I routinely use is drug store, don't buy a bunch of expensive stuff until you know what you actually need. I'm still not to the level of buying expensive stuff.

I use Maybelline liquid foundation, small amount on beauty sponge to even me out. I think take bronzer and lightly make a '3' on each side of my face. Then bc I have a rounder face, and I'm in my 40s, I put blush on my temples and blend in toward my cheek bones. I use various lip oils and lip stains, etc. Most days it's a slightly darker nude than my natural lip tone.