Everyday Minimal Makeup for Beginners | Quick and easy step-by-step tutorial and mistakes to avoid

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In this video, we’re diving deep into beginner-friendly makeup—step-by-step, with all the “do’s” and “don'ts” I wish someone told me years ago. I’m showing you how to enhance your natural features and avoid common mistakes.

No filters, no perfection — just real technique. Perfect if you’re just starting your makeup journey or want to refresh your routine with better habits and product choices.

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0:10 What I Did Wrong Before
0:35 The Base for Everything
1:23 Lip Mask
1:51 Foundation Application: Mistakes + Correct Technique
4:35 Powder: Finish Without Cakey Texture
4:52 Contour + Glow: How to Find the Right Placement
6:03 Eyeshadow
6:51 Blush: Where to Place It
8:25 Eyeliner Tips: Wing Trick + Smudging
11:03 Mascara Technique: Especially for Lower Lashes
11:45 Brows: Mistakes I Made & How I Do Them Now
13:05 Lip Liner: The Anatomy Line & How to Glide
14:20 Final Look, Hair Pins Off & Close-Ups

Thanks for watching! See you in the next video!

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[ElenaRachitskaya]

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[DanielaCastillo-zj]

As someone who has struggled with doing her own makeup (never cared too much or just did it wrong every time), this channel is refreshing. Super easy, very aesthetic, not overloading makeup. Love it.

[miraninyazilari]

I love love your tips and your unfiltered real skin in the beginning makes me feel "normal"

[Reina.Nijinsky]

6:16 tbh your “Don’t 🚫” side looks equally glamorous ❤

[ariannakane]

I appreciate your close up shots because I can SEE what you are doing! I am a visual learner and I think I have learned more from you than anyone else on YouTube. Tips I can use daily ❤

[bg-ijuc]

i appreciate HIGHLY how close up you film so we can really, truly see the applications and coverage. Thank you for this aspect of your content creating. Where can we learn more about your foundation brush please? Thank you.

[sashkad]

Finally someone showing examples of how makeup looks in daylight in the sun! Like 99% of us actually use makeup! Not under the ringlights and blurring effect of camera as how influencers use it.

[vry]

Hi I just want to say I’ve been on YouTube for nearly 20 years and am a makeup enthusiast who has spent far too much time watching beauty YouTubers over the last 15 years and this is rapidly becoming one of my favorite channels. It’s a great format, high quality content, and beautiful to watch. Well done! Subbed ❤

[Manifestator]

❤❤ Your natural skin is honestly so beautiful — it’s so refreshing to see it without filters. There’s something really special in how confidently and effortlessly you show your real self. That’s what makes your content stand out.

[Tad-For-Global-Peace]

I adore seeing a woman’s natural face! And it exudes confidence and a settled sense of pride in one’s real looks

[cindyb]

Thank you, this was just perfect! I love your accent, you're adorable.💚

[sussannekeith]

I love all your tips beautiful Elena. I appreciate no filters…you do not need a thing. Thank you .❤

[ИрадаДемирова-бп]

Вы прекрасны!!!
Мне кажется ваши видео всё лучше и лучше.
Спасибо за полезные советы и потрясающий видеоряд!

[vivian]

Thank you Elena, your finished look is amazing! Despite being an Asian I feel I tent to wear makeup just like you, like using brighter blush colors, bare minimum foundation, focus on pleasant color harmony instead of heavy contour/highlighting or bronzing. I found the right color combinations will give you an instant face lift/contoured effect without a painted mask feel

[ilumen]

I love seeing real, normal skin! You look so stunning and this information is so informative!

[jjjjk]

This was so, so helpful! A couple of these tips I have never ever heard before, especially the one about how to encourage your facial hair to lay down. Brilliant! Thank you for showing us how to work with our biology to make the makeup look great, without having to shave the face.

[narvinyeelda]

This is one of my favorite makeup channels, I also have hooded eyes and your advice works wonders!

[bfu]

This is the best informative makeup tutorial I've ever seen. Very helpful.

[crossan-uqcd]

You're my favourite makeup teacher!

[marydostal]

Started watching a bit ago and subscribed right away. I really appreciate your expertise and detailed application. You are genuine and without pretense and the typical YouTube silliness. Also, your accent is fine. How many people speak more than one language well? Hope you get many more subscribers! 😊