Makeup and cosmetics are meant to enhance the natural beauty of your face. However you need to know how to use your makeup kit to its full potential. Now applying heavy makeup is not the solution as most people think, it is in fact applying the right amount and right type of makeup that really suits your face. The right makeup can give you a completely new look. All you need to do is to be ready for some experimentation and some learning.

In need of a new look? You don't have to spend hours sifting through different products to find the right matches, or spend money on a professional cosmetic consultation. Whether you've never used makeup before, or are just feel that it's time to shake up your old makeup habits with a make-over, makeup sets help you chose cosmetics that will work together to create a seamless look. Pick up the right makeup set for you, and let it do all the work.

Before you go out and buy a cosmetic set, take a look at yourself. Right there in your mirror, you already have most of the information you need to pick the right cosmetic set. Look at your complexion and hair color, and think about what colors work best with them. Then shop with those in mind, whether you're shopping online or in a department store. If you aren't sure what colors suit you best, you can always ask an available attendant at your department store for a color evaluation.

Once you've determined what colors you are looking for, look at the sets available. If you're shopping for a completely new look, or don't own any makeup, look for one that comes complete with everything you will need. However, if you have a complexion that might be difficult to match, or already have some cosmetics that suit your needs, you can buy smaller sets suited to different purposes.

To revamp your eyes, or to start from scratch, look for an eye makeup set. It should come with eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara. When it comes to eye shadow, it's best for beginners to stick to neutral, lighter colors until you feel comfortable with application and understand what looks best on your eyes.

For knock-your-socks-off lips, look for a lip makeup set. It should come with a lip liner, lipstick, and gloss. Again, it's best for beginners to stick to natural-looking colors, and best for everyone to stay away for completely unnatural colors, like blue and green. And to get fresh, beautiful, natural-looking skin, pick up a face makeup set. You should look for one that comes with a foundation, a concealer, a powder and a blush. Matching these tones can be tricky, but it's extremely important, so if you aren't sure that the tone you're looking at will work, ask a consultant if there is a tester-batch that you can try out before purchasing your set. You don't want to get stuck with an entire set of makeup that makes you look like the pumpkin. So match carefully, apply well, and look great, because looking great is not an option!

Makeup should be used to enhance the beauty of the already beautiful parts of your face and hide the defects. All human begins even supermodels have defects in their face, but it is good and professional makeup that separates them from mere mortals. This will change the way you look at a magazine cover again, because this time you will be looking for makeup tips from it!