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I am admittedly a make-up virgin --- in the sense that I don't really use it myself. I've had people put make-up on me during events like weddings or debuts, but when it comes to me applying it myself, it's a no go. A friend recently gave me some e.l.f cosmetics, and I want to try them, I'm so used to not wearing them that I'm quite scared to even start.

Any suggestions for someone like me? I'd prefer a minimalist, barely there look for going out.

I completely agree with miss_pandy regarding ELF products. I was super excited to try them when they first came out a few years ago, but was horribly disappointed. Their powder was quite terrible (covers nothing) and it just didn't come out with a "natural" finish when I was done. That made me not want to try any of their other products. 

Thanks for the tips ladies!

I agree that the elf cosmetics line wasn't good. I think that's the reason why my aunt was able to get a lot. My cousins liked them though. The only one I liked was the concealer. I did get to nab some of her Clinique stuff so it's good. :D

I have a mineral press powder and blush. I forgot the brand though. I'll check it later :)

Try looking at mineral make-up. Not the ones that contain mineral oil, but ones that are made out of natural and organic ingredients. They're better for your skin and cause less allergies for most girls.

AFAIK mineral make-up application is the same as regular make-up. The major difference is in the ingredients used to make these make-up. 

Honestly, if you already dont wear makeup & are just looking for something to wear when you dress up, dont go spending tons of money on mineral or any other kind of makeup. Cheap makeup is especially not good for your skin because it has added chemicals that dry out your skin. One of my favorite quotes from a website I found is: Be creative and have fun experimenting, but remember, skin absorbs everything you put on it, so don't put anything on your skin you wouldn't be willing to put in your mouth, and you'll probably be safe playing with new beauty ideas.

My best advice for eye shadow is MICA. The easiest place to find it is online. And, yes, it is cheap, but its not a chemical. It is a pure mineral (that has no other additives) that is used in all cosmetics you can buy at the stores for color & alone, it can be used to give color to anything. Be it eye shadow, lip gloss, or a foundation. It can even be used to make your own nail polish (buy clear nail polish, add mica) or to add color to any other homemade product you want to make that you dont plan on ingesting. 

Here are two sites that have some EASY, in your kitchen, Healthy For You recipes to add some "make-up" to your natural beauty. Don't go wasting your time, money, & health on products that you will barely use. Take pride in that you don't wear mainstream makeup, your skin & body will thank you for it. 

http://www.ehow.com/facts_4830896_natural-homemade-makeup.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/282286/natural_homemade_makeup_and_beauty.html?cat=69

If you have any other questions or would like help finding other recipes, just message me, I'll be more than happy to help you. :D

Thank you for the lovely tips! It's been a while since I posted this thread, and I've come to learn a lot since, thanks to my friends and other lovely people who were kind enough to share their knowledge on make-up. I'm still far being vastly knowledgeable, but I know a bit more than before. I made some purchases of the basic make-up necessities, and while I still don't use them daily, try to play around with them when I can. :)

Keep those tips coming! I'm still learning!

Putting on make-up on myself isn't my strongest suit. However, I can easily put make-up on other people. Weird huh?

I decided to put my own make-up when I did bridesmaids duties for my friend. I don't have much make-up so I went to buy my own. The brands I got were: e.l.f. (they do have some awesome stuff, even if some of their products aren't as good. The mascaras dry up too quickly), Maybelline (for light foundation) and Human Heart Nature. I only wanted a light layer.

There are plenty of tutorials online. My favorite site is Makeup Geek.