5 Minimalist Makeup Collection for Simple Women

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Minimal makeup essentials

Here is a great list of my own minimalist makeup collection for those that like to keep it simple!

I am not a makeup person, to say the least, but I do try to wear some sort of makeup and it has to be as simple as possible.

I used to buy every makeup item I came across while walking down an aisle of a busy beauty drugstore back in the days and guess what?

I never really used them.

And if you are a makeup person, you know just how expensive it can get to keep up with every beauty trend.

For me personally, this was a big waste of money.

If you know me, I hate wasting money. But this doesn’t mean that you need to forgo makeup completely.

Just keep it simple, keep only what you use frequently and move on.

Honestly, the less makeup you have on is better for your skin in the long run.

We are going to be answering the following frequently asked questions from our readers:

What are the basic makeup essentials?
What kind of makeup do I need?

What makeup should a beginner buy?
We are also going to look at what every girl needs in her makeup bag?

So if you are going for a minimalist makeup look, keep reading for our best tips.

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Benefits of a Minimalist Makeup Collection

They are so many reasons you may want to have as little makeup as possible.

Maybe you are practicing simple living?

For me personally, I found that I was not using it all to my advantage yet I was spending so much money buying different makeup brushes, lipsticks, and foundations.

I understand that when you first start out wearing makeup, you want to ensure you have all the right tools and the right shades of makeup.

As a woman of colour, finding the perfect foundation for my skin tone was almost impossible.

Which meant, I was purchasing a whole bunch of foundations to ensure it matched my skin tone perfectly.

And depending on weather, I found my skin tone going from a very light shade to much darker brown than usual almost all the time.

As we established, wasting money is not cool and I try to avoid this as much as I can.

Here are the benefits of creating a minimalist makeup collection:

It will save you thousands of dollars each year by only using your go-to makeup
It will create less clutter – My bathroom used to be a disaster with all the makeup I had
You will have much more defined choices to use

Having a minimalist makeup collection will certainly save you more time
It gives you the opportunity to spend money on quality and less on endless trashy makeup

“Did you know that a woman spends $15,000 on beauty products in her lifetime!

You can buy a WHOLE car with that money.

And that’s just the average, I remember spending over $2, 000 one year on a new makeup collection.

Having less makeup is definitely the way to go.

The beauty industry is definitely a multi-billion dollar industry that you may or may not be contributing too.

And I know they are a lot of women that are obsessed with beauty products and that’s okay, just know that you do NOT need to buy everything you see.

You also do not need 6 different mascaras or lip liners to look your best.

So how exactly can you start a minimalist makeup collection and save money doing so?

How to start a makeup collection

There a few things you need to keep in mind when considering starting a minimalist makeup collection!

One is that you definitely want to start with the basic and only the essential items.

Preferably something that you use frequently.

For example, I have a friend that is totally obsessed with lip gloss and will not leave the house without this.

In this case, a good lip gloss should definitely be in your minimalist makeup bag.

Here is what else to put in your makeup bag if you are just starting out:

Top 5 Minimalist Makeup Collection

I am going to go through the top 5 minimalist makeup supplies and collection you need in order to help you keep it as simple as possible.

You do not need to go with everything I suggest on this list, but make the collection unique to you.

Starting with a simple makeup collection is always best as you get to know what looks good on you or not.

Here is a list of my minimalist makeup collection:

1. Eye Shadow

I love eye shadows and I mean really great eye shadows.

I get all of mine from MAC and I like to use one that has a natural colour palette such as browns, golds but I also love my purples.

I really love those that have a shimmer finish look to them as well.

This one is just perfect!

It’s perfect for going from a day look to a night look easily. I use the darker tones as eyeliners so I do not need to purchase or carry an eyeliner.

I am not a huge fan of mascara, and I do own one but it’s not something I use frequently.

Some swear by it, and if you are one of them, then your list might be just a bit longer with the addition of mascara.

This one is M.A.C Eyeshadow Shimmer Set

2. Concealer

I have been using concealer lately and I must say, I love it.

You know that my minimalist makeup list would not be complete without a good concealer like this one!

And the great thing about concealer, you do not have to have it on all the time.

Concealer naturally brightens and wakes up the entire eye area which is perfect for my current lifestyle. With a busy toddler keeping me busy, I tend to always look tired even after popping a multivitamin.

It is the perfect secret weapon against dark circles.

You can find a great concealer at the drugs store or Sephora.

3. Blush

I love using blush!

It is the perfect way to enhance your look effortlessly.

My skin tone tends to have a warmer undertone to it and I find that rich pinks or mauve shades work well for that natural feel that I tend to want.

Bobbi Brown also has some amazing blush lines you can try – check out this one.

I also enjoy the collection from the E.L.F line.

This is the powder blush palette!

4. Lip Gloss

You know that you have to have a good lip gloss in your minimalist makeup bag, otherwise, what’s the point?

For my lips, I like to keep it simple and I mostly use simple lip gloss to tie my looks together.

I used to use colour lip gloss that matched my lips perfectly but now it’s so hard to find one and I recommend sticking with a simple lip gloss all the way.

I am not going to lie, if I can still find a coloured lip gloss somewhere, I will jump on it and grab it! But for now, I am loving the basics.

Some people prefer wearing lipstick but I just love the simplicity of a good lip gloss.

Even a simple lip balm will do the job, to be honest.

I am in love with this lip gloss by Fenty Beauty aka Rihanna – Fu$$y and in the shimmering dusty pink collection (I like to say dusty rose)!

This one works just as well!

5. Face Powder or Foundation

I really do not wear a lot of foundation as I have never really found a colour that matches my skin tone and or skin type.

But sometimes, if you want to look polished and put together, a good foundation base might just do the trick!

At the moment, I am still using this foundation that I got from M.A.C under the advice of their beauty expert.

However, my skin still tends to look oily halfway through the day.

I am currently looking at getting myself some BB cream.

I have heard so many great things about it but I am yet to try it out for myself.

BB stands for Beauty Balm and it is apparently lighter than foundation (wink – this could be a really great thing).

“BB cream is coverage, care, and protection rolled into one,” says this beauty expert.

BB Cream from Maybelline

There you have it, my makeup collection list suggestions!

Simple, easy and nothing that is complicated. The goal is to have as little clutter as possible.

What do you think of this small makeup collection list?

Are you ready to create your very own minimalist makeup collection?

How to create a minimalist makeup collection

I love to use MAC products and products I find at drugstores. My favourite drugstore for makeup shopping is Shoppers Drugs Mart (Canada)!

And if you must, I think Sephora is also a great place to get your makeup collection.

When creating your bag of minimal makeup must-haves, be sure to use products that use natural ingredients.

This is good for your skin and it will help you avoid spending more money fixing damages from low-quality products in the future.

Be sure to also use high-quality items that are guaranteed to last.

Cheap makeup is not visually pleasing and they definitely doesn’t last as long.

And try to stick to purchasing products that have dual purposes such as an eye shadow that could also be used as a blush.

Another amazing way to spend less on makeup and makeup products is to stick to neutral colours as much as possible.

If you are worried about down-grading your makeup collection, I would suggest exploring other ways on how to be beautiful naturally!

So what’s in my minimalist makeup bag?

As I mentioned earlier, your minimal makeup collection should be all about you.

If you are not sure where to start, this starter kit might just work out for you!

But you will definitely find a simple colour lip gloss like this one in minimalist makeup essentials must-have bag.

Check out the items below for what you can add to your minimal makeup bag!

The Best Minimalist Makeup Routine

I really fell in love with this minimalist makeup routine on YouTube. What do you think?

Specifically, what do you think of her minimalist makeup look?

Click the button to watch this epic minimal makeup routine right now!

Now that you have a list of things I have in my makeup bag, will you finally downgrade and declutter?

Have you tried to have a minimalist makeup collection?

Tell us all about it in the comments below. We would love to hear about your experience with it.

And don’t forget to tell us what your minimalist makeup essentials are!

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