Building a makeup collection from scratch can be intimidating, especially for beginners. With millions of products popping up constantly on beauty retailer shelves, how do you even begin to build a kit? A simple way to cut through the clutter is to kick-start your collection with a curated set of staples from a brand you love.
Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast looking to build a foundation for your makeup wardrobe or a more seasoned artist in search of fun additions to your kit, we’ve discovered the makeup set to fit your needs. Below, check out our favorites:
While it's a little pricey, makeup beginners will truly get so much bang for their buck with this one. It includes a mini eyeshadow pencil, liquid eyeliner, mascara, lip liner, lipstick, lip gloss, andblush to create a retro Hollywood-inspired glam in minutes.
More a fan of the all natural look? Then create the "no makeup"-makeup trend with this start kit. It includes minis of their best-selling products like the Afterglow/Mineral Glow Duo Split Pan and Lip Oil, and a full-sized mascara and bonus Lit Mist to finish off the look.
This kit was actually crafted for makeup beginners to get a first taste of cosmetics. It's filled with sample-sized favorites of best-sellerslike the fan-favorite shape tape concealer, plus a mini fragrance and the adorable makeup bag!
Unlike other beauty sets, this one from Glossier is special for being totally customizable. You can choose any shade of any full-sized product featured in this kit, which includes their best-selling Haloscope highlighter, Balm Dot Com lip balm, Boy Brow gel, and Cloud Paint cheek color.
Want to pamper your pout? Then grab this kit, stat! This set, made by the masterminds at Sephora, includes five deluxe sample sizes of best-selling lippies like Fenty Beauty's highly coveted Gloss Bomb and Lancôme's Juicy Tubes.
When it comes to clean beauty, ILIA can't be beat. This brand only uses ingredients that won't mess up your skin, or the Earth. This kit includes minis ortheir fan-favorite mascara, Balmy Gloss Lip Oil,Liquid Light Serum Highlighter, and a full-sizedMulti-Stick in Lady Bird.
Perfect Pouts
PAT McGRATH LABS PAT McGRATH LABS LUST: Mini MatteTrance Lipstick Trio
Thanks to this mini kit, there's a way to try not one butthreeof Pat McGrath Lab's luxury lipsticks for $25. This kit includes three mini sizes of these matte lippies, and comes in two varieties for you to choose from.
Can't Beat a Classic
bareMinerals bareMinerals Nothing Beats the Original Complexion Kit [Medium Tan 18]
Let's be real— you can’t beat the O.G.s.That's why we love this complexion kit from bareMinerals. They were one of the first at the forefront of clean beauty, and these top-performance complexion products like their classicOriginal Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15.
With makeup comes makeup brushes — well, we wish they came together, but unfortunately most are sold separately. That's why we're obsessed with this brush kit from Sigma: It has eight of the essential brushes you need to prep and perfect your cosmetic creations.
We're not kidding when we say this kit has everything you need for perfect arches. It includes brow gel, a spoolie, brow powder, tweezers, and brow stencils to create a seamless look, even if you're a beginner.
Doll Eyes
Benefit Cosmetics Benefit Cosmetics Line & Lash Leaders Mascara & Eyeliner Value Set
Doll up your eyes with this kit! It includes four full-sized products made to make your eyes pop: one liquid liner, a black gel liner, and two mascaras. It's all you need to give your eyes a more dramatic look.
Beauty 101: beautyblenders are essential for your liquid products! Luckily, the makeup sponge brand has your back with this kit: It includes one original beautyblender to blend and beat,plus theirRE-DEW Set & Refresh Spray andPower Pocket Puff for a seamless, streak-free finish.
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Katie McBroom
Beauty Editor
Katie McBroom is an award-winning content creator and freelance writer. Prior to contributing to Biography, she served as Content Editor for Google and Beauty Editor for Best Products. Her work has also appeared in publications including CNN, WWD, Business Insider, Forbes, and Men's Health, among others.
Jennifer Hussein
Beauty Editor
Jennifer is the former beauty editor for BestProducts.com, where she’s testing out everything from the latest lip gloss to the craziest skincare trend sweeping the online beauty-verse. Her work has been featured in Allure, Byrdie, HelloGiggles, and more. When she’s not swatching eyeshadow all over her arms, you can find the NYC-based editor scouring for hours on end for vintage finds, eating pad thai, and hanging out with her cat, Chunks.