A Beginners Guide: Beauty on a Budget

The average person would not spend endless amounts of money on makeup or would own drawers full of it (I am guilty of this lol). So this post is for those of you who are on a budget and are looking to either delve into makeup or get a few staple products you can use daily. These are the products that I think you would really need if you are just starting out or even looking to expand your collection while on a budget.

1. BB/CC Cream
I feel like this is a staple in a makeup collection, perfect to wear to school too. Everyone needs some sort of base and there are so many affordable options to suit your concerns and preferences.
Some products I recommend are:

Chi Chi Cosmetics CC Cream - it is lightweight, has a dewy finish and is buildable. This product also has SPF within in. For those who are wondering CC stands for Colour Correcting so this product is best for people with redness as it helps to counteract it and disguise it.
Chi Chi Cosmetics BB Cream - I have not tried this one myself but I have heard great things. BB stands for beauty balm and is similar to a tinted moisturiser however it provides more coverage. This also contains SPF and is good for daily wear as it isn't as heavy as a full on foundation.

Ever since going cruelty free I have not found a foundation that works well for me so I will be excluding that in this post. I will however give one non-cruelty free option for those who aren't fussed. If you want an affordable foundation that works just as well as an expensive one have a look at the Bourjois foundations, they're never cakey and there are different types aimed at various skin types and finishes.

2. Powder

Face of Australia translucent powder - provides no coverage but sets your makeup
Australis Fresh & Flawless powder - adds coverage without being cakey. Can also be used on its own for a light coverage.

3. Mascara

Essence make the best I have tried. They make a variety of mascaras so it depends on what you are looking for. There are mascaras to add volume or length etc.

4. Eyeshadow

Hands down Chi Chi eyeshadows are the best affordable shadows that I have ever tried. They have a massive range of cool tones, warm tones and even colour.

5. Brows

NYX eyebrow cake powder! There's heaps of shades to suit your brows.

6. Lip products

NYX soft matte lip creams - semi matte "liquid" lipsticks that aren't drying at all
Chi Chi lipsticks - come in different shades and different finishes
3ina - a new store has opened up in Melbourne Central and their liquid lipsticks is one of the best formulas I have ever tried!