Cosmetic Bag Must-Haves

Woman has been found wearing makeup from the very ancient times. Since beauty is a major concern, no woman will forget to carry her cosmetic bags wherever she goes. Woman carries the most essential cosmetic products in her cosmetic bag and stays in touch with cosmetic world. There are certain makeup items that are so universal, they should be considered cosmetic bag must haves. Here we outline the few top Makeup Must-Haves every woman should carry with her as you never know when you might need them:

Foundations

Foundation is considered to be one of the basic necessities when it comes to makeup. Foundation creates an even, uniform color to the complexion. It evens out your skin tone and hides blemishes.  It is important to select the foundation of a reputable brand. Choose a color that's as close to your natural skin tone as possible. Never try to deepen your complexion with foundation. It is wise to consider two shades of foundation dark for summer when your skin is naturally darker and light for winter when skin is lighter. When applying foundation, you can use a foundation sponge, brush or clean fingers to rub it on. Apply foundation to entire face and neck and blend well starting from centre to outwards. For summer you can go with mate foundation for winter use hydrating formula.

Concealer

A concelar used by woman to mask pimples, dark circles and other small blemishes visible on the skin. Concealers usually do a good job of hiding blemishes by blending the imperfection into the surrounding skin tone. Concealer should not be used on the entire face but only on the areas that must be covered such as pimples, redness or spider veins. Choose a shade that will match your skin tone.Use small brush or your fingertips for applying concealer. Just like foundation, you may need a lighter concealer shade in winter than you would in summer.

Powder

Powder helps to give a non-oily and shiny look to your face throughout the day. It is used after the application of the foundation and concealer to give your face a smooth look. Loose compact powder lends the face a natural look and can be applied easily. This type of powder will keep the foundation from running and gives the skin a flawless effect. For a matte finish,

Go with pressed powder. Compact should be used before blush on, eye makeup and lip make up. It can be applied with large fluffy brush or compact puff. Choose a shade that will match your skin tone. At the time of applying the compact, make sure you apply it all over your face and neck region

Eye shadow

Eye shadow adds depth and dimension to one's eyes, complements the eye color, or simply draws attention to the eyes. Depending on skin tone and experience, the effect of eye shadow usually brings out glamour and gains attention. Eye shadow can be applied in a variety of ways depending upon the desired look and formulation. Typically application is done using sponges, fingers, and/or brushes. Many popular eyeshadows come in powdered form and contain talc, but there are also cream and liquid shadows. Cream shadows should be used above the crease of the eye and are not recommended for the area below the eye. Liquid eyeshadow creates a "wet" or shimmering appearance and both cream and liquid shadows work well as a base for powdered eyeshadow. Light colors are used to highlight and accent the shape of the eye, while dark colors are used to shade and gently change the shape of the eyes.

Eyeliner and Mascara

Eyeliner is a product that gives dramatic looks to your eyes. Eyeliner can be of two basic kind eye pencil (kajal) and liquid. Usually pencil is used on the lower lid and liquid on the upper lif. Liquid eyeliner tends to look more professional. Eyeliner should be applied as close as possible to the lashes. If you want to make your eyes look bigger, a white or beige eye pencil applied on the lower and inner rim works great. Mascara enhances the beauty of your eyes if used properly. The most important thing you need to remember is that the mascara should not lump together on your lashes. This will not only spoil your looks, it may also make the mascara prone to running. The trick is to draw the wand across the total length of your lashes, for a full look. Mascara should be applied from the base of your lashes to the outer edges.

Lip Stick or Lip Gloss

Lip stick provides color, texture and protection to your lips. The best lipsticks are long-lasting, perfectly colored and made with ingredients that enhance not only your look but the health of your lips as well. Apply lip liner before lip stick to enhance the lip shape. You should always choose a lip color that complements your skin tone. If you have a pale skin complexion, light pink, and beige are the most flattering options. Lip gloss is used primarily to give lips a glossy luster and sometimes subtle color. Lip gloss gives lips a glossy lustre and sometimes subtle color. Choose the right color of lip gloss according to skin your skin. If you have dark skin color or brown, you should choose a lip gloss colors such as orange, coral or apricot. Meanwhile, if your skin is olive or slightly pale or white, colored lip gloss soft peach, pale pink or beige is perfect for you.