Essential Makeup Must-Haves: Building From Scratch
💄 MakeupFrom YouTube· January 16, 2026

Essential Makeup Must-Haves: Building From Scratch

Discover the ultimate makeup essentials you'd buy first if you lost everything. From base to finishing touches, these are the true holy grails.

What would you buy first if you lost all your makeup? This age-old beauty question reveals our true holy grail products - the ones we simply can't live without. While most of us love variety in our makeup collections, narrowing it down to absolute essentials is both challenging and enlightening.The Foundation of Any CollectionStarting with the base is crucial. The [PRODUCT_LINK:Milk Hydro Grip] creates the perfect canvas, followed by the [PRODUCT_LINK:Haus Labs Triclone Foundation] for flawless coverage. For concealing, both the [PRODUCT_LINK:Nars Soft Matte Concealer] and [PRODUCT_LINK:Kylie Cosmetics Power Plush Concealer] are must-haves for different needs.Adding Dimension and ColorBronzing and contouring bring life back to the face. The [PRODUCT_LINK:LYS Bronzing Stick] offers convenient application, while the [PRODUCT_LINK:Patrick Ta She's That Girl Blush] adds the perfect flush. For a more budget-friendly option, the [PRODUCT_LINK:Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder 03] delivers excellent results.Eyes That Speak VolumesEye makeup can be kept simple yet impactful. The [PRODUCT_LINK:Lunar Beauty Nude Prism Palette] provides versatility for any look, while the [PRODUCT_LINK:Rare Beauty Liquid Eyeliner] creates precise lines. Don't forget the [PRODUCT_LINK:Benefit Fan Fest Mascara] to complete the eye look.Perfecting the PoutLips deserve attention with products like the [PRODUCT_LINK:Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm] for hydration and the [PRODUCT_LINK:MAC Cork Lip Liner] for definition. The [PRODUCT_LINK:Fenty Gloss Bomb $weetmouth] adds the perfect finishing touch. Building a makeup collection from scratch teaches us what we truly value. These carefully chosen essentials prove that quality trumps quantity every time.

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Summer Fridays

Lip Butter Balm

Benefit

Precisely My Brow Pencil

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Got2B Styling Spiking Glue

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One Size Secure the Blur

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Milk Hydro Grip

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Haus Labs Triclone Foundation

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LYS Bronzing Stick

NARS

Soft Matte Concealer

Kylie Cosmetics

Power Plush Concealer

Merit

Flush Balm Cheeky

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Givenchy Prisme Libre Powder 03

Huda Beauty

Easy Bake Powder Banana Bread

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Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder 03

Patrick Ta

She’s That Girl Blush

Patrick Ta

She’s Sincere Blush

Charlotte Tilbury

Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

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Lunar Beauty Nude Prism Palette

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Shadow Moon Eyeshadow Shield

Rare Beauty

Liquid Eyeliner

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MakeupByMario Eyeliner The Perfect Brown

Benefit

Fan Fest Mascara

Dior

Glow Face Palette 001

MAC

Cork Lip Liner

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Deep Taupe Lip Liner

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MakeupByMario Travis Lip Liner

Patrick Ta

Blushing Lipstick

Fenty

Gloss Bomb $weetmouth

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Kiss Trio Lashes

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Ardell Trio Lashes