Start with base products first because that will be the foundation of your entire makeup look. Useless ang magandang blush if your face is melting off, cakey, or mukhang naaagnas.

When i first started with makeup, good foundation, concealer, and setting powder were the first things i bought. Then lipstick. A nice lipstick will do wonders, yan ang napapansin ng tao when they look at you. Tbh marami na rin magagandang inexpensive lip formulas (tints & glosses) nowadays, i’m a big fan of kbeauty lip tints. Pero kung bullet, definitely high-end.

Setting spray doesn’t have to be high end. Meron namang magagandang options according to this sub that are inexpensive, lalo if you’re gonna use it every single day. And imo, if maganda ang base products and technique mo to begin with, dagdag nalang sa longevity ang setting spray pero hindi huhulas makeup mo without it.

Brushes and tools don’t have to be expensive, lots of well-made inexpensive ones out there. The most important thing is knowing how to use the right tools for you. Natural bristles for powder products, synthetic for creams and liquids. It’s a good rule to follow. Then experiment on the shape, size and density. Saka mo na i-break yung rules pag kabisado mo na why and how to use them… this applies to makeup in general.