15 Must-Have Makeup Tools for Your Vanity

So you want to be a beauty guru. The only problem is that you don’t know where to start. Read on to find out what tools you need in your makeup bag.

15. Moisturizer

A good moisturizer is one of the most important things you can have. You can’t paint a work of art on a dry pallet. Try Neutrogena Hydro Boost moisturizer with hyaluronic acid. You can also try the Neutrogena retinol face moisturizer.

14. Travel Mirror

When applying makeup somewhere other than your home, you can’t always trust that you will have proper lighting or even a mirror. The LED Foldable Travel Makeup Mirror by Mocado is portable, affordable, and chic.

13. Foundation Brush

Gone are the days of applying foundation with our fingertips. A brush ensures that your foundation is applied evenly. Try the DUcare Foundation Brush for Liquid Makeup. It’s vegan and cruelty free.

12. Beauty Blender

A beauty blender will allow you to blend your contour in a way that looks natural. The JUNO & Co. Microfiber Makeup Sponge is a great hypoallergenic option.

11. Powder Puff

A powder puff is an ideal tool to give your look a perfect finish. Use the powder puff to press powder into your skin. The e.l.f. Halo Glow Pinkie Puffs are great quality and easy on your wallet.

10. Pencil Sharpener

Pencil sharpeners are not only a useful tool to have in your backpack. They are also a must have for your make up bag. You’ll need a pencil sharpener for when your eyeliner pencil, lip pencil, or brow pencil become dull. Try products like the Palladio Double Barrel 3 in 1 Cosmetic Pencil Sharpener.

9. Tweezers

It’s always good to have tweezers on you in case a random, unwanted hair pops up. You can find the Revlon Expert Eyebrow Hair Removal Tweezer on Amazon. You can’t go wrong with Revlon.

8. Eyeshadow Brush set

You can’t achieve different eye looks with the same eyeshadow brush. And that is why a set is a necessity. A six brush set is nice, but the MSQ 12-piece Rose Gold Eyeshadow Makeup Brushes Set is better.

7. Lash Curler

A lash curler can not only make your lashes look longer but they can make your eyes look bigger. The e.l.f. Pro Eyelash Curler is an affordable, vegan option.

6. Lash Applicator

After curling and applying mascara to your lashes, you can enhance them even more with falsies. Applying falsies with your fingers is harder than you think. But a lash applicator makes it easy. The KISS Falscara Applicator is a wonderful tool.

5. Blush Brush

The right blush can make you glow. But the right blush is nothing without the right blush brush. The LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Angled Blush Brush is worth the money.

4. Brow Brush

It doesn’t matter if you have thick brows or thin brows. All brows are beautiful. However, regardless of how thick or thin they are, they can be kept tidy with the right brush. Try the e.l.f. Cosmetics Brow Lift Applicator. e.l.f. never lets us down.

3. Chapstick

It doesn’t matter how expensive your lipstick is, or how expertly applied it is. If you are putting lipstick and lip gloss over dry lips, it will ruin your look. Chapstick will keep your lips looking plump and hydrated. Try CoverGirl Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm.

2. Setting Spray

Lock in your look with setting spray. Setting spray will ensure that your makeup looks fierce throughout the day. The best setting spray is NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Makeup Setting Spray.

1. Cleaning Tools and Products

Dirty brushes and blenders can hurt your beautiful skin. Keep them clean with these tools and products. The Electric Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer Machine is a good investment.