12 Days of Guest Bloggers: Day 10 - Leann Marie

Hello beautifuls!
Christmas is almost upon us. How very exciting! Today's guest blogger Leann from Leann Marie has some wonderful makeup gift ideas for makeup beginners. These might also make great last minute gift ideas. Leann has a beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog filled with inspiration if you would like to check that out. 

Thank you so much for getting involved in the 12 days of Guest Bloggers Leann. 
Rach xx

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1. Maybelline BB Cream
2.NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream 
3. L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara 
4. Maybelline Fit Me Powder 
5. Coastal Scents 12 Piece Brush Set 
6. Coastal Scents 120 Eyeshadow Palette 
 
Hey everyone, I'm so delighted to be a guest blogger for Rachael! Today I'm going to be showing you my top makeup gifts for Christmas to give the makeup beginner in your life!
 
1. Maybelline BB Cream
 
This is by far one of my favorite BB creams to use. I think this is perfect for a beginner because it's not going to be as heavy or hard to choose a shade. You can easily pick a shade that most describes the person and the formula will work to match with their skin. That way they're getting a feel of what it's like to have a product all over their face and it's an easy way to get a smooth and flawless finish.
 
2. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream
 
For someone whose not really comfortable wearing lipstick or they're just starting out, NYX's Matte Lip Creams are a perfect go to. With so many shades to pick from and experiment with, you can start by getting them soft shades such as Buenos Aires and Tokyo. This is something they can use to spice up their look without having the complications of worrying about their lipstick, while still getting a soft coverage on their lips. It's also perfect because it's not drying to the lips either.
 
3. L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara
 
There are a lot of mascaras out there and it can be pretty hard to choose what mascara will do. This is my favorite drug store mascara to use. Not only does it give my lashes some length, it also gives great volume as well. I have pretty thin and curled lashes, but this mascara works great. If you're looking to splurge on the high end side, I recommend getting them It Cosmetics 5-1 mascara ($23).
 
4. Maybelline Fit Me Powder
 
Depending on how comfortable your makeup lover/beginner is, you can also opt to get them a nice powder as well. I love Maybelline Fit Me Powder because it gives you a matte finish that lasts the whole day. They will also be able to use this instead of the BB cream on days that they might feel oily. There's different shades to choose from, so this is probably a gift you can give them when you take them shopping.
 
5. Coastal Scents 12 Piece  Brush Set
 
I think a good brush set is perfect for anyone starting out with makeup. There are different brush types for their whole face that they can use. From powder brushes, to eye shadow brushes. That way as they're starting to experiment more, they'll have the tools they need for their looks. Coastal Scents make great brushes and these are my go to brushes when I'm doing my makeup.
 
6. Coastal Scents 120 Eyeshadow Palette
 
Coastal Scents definitely has a lot of great products, but one thing I love is their 120 eyeshadow palettes. They have a different variety of types including cool shades and shimmers. This specific palette I think is perfect because it gives you the best combination of cool and warm colors. There are neutrals and even some bright colors. They don't seem to have the 252 palette, but that's the one I have and I've been using it each time I do my eyeshadow. Even with the 120 palette, there are many combinations of makeup looks to experiment with and try out. It's affordable and definitely worth the money for a makeup gift.
 
There are many things I think are perfect for a makeup beginner, but these are my must haves. The perfect combination to have a nice and neutral look. These products are drug store products too, as sometimes starting with high end products aren't that good, especially if the person doesn't feel too comfortable with their makeup. All these products are affordable and work great, and they are products that I personally use myself. If you're looking to give high end products, stores such as Sephora and Ulta have deluxe mini's that you get which are perfect stocking stuffers. What products would you recommend for a makeup beginner? Make sure to leave a comment down below! From one beauty lover to another, see you soon!