Well since I have been doing make up for over 15+ years. I always get asked the same questions? what should I have in my make up kit? Well there is no real answer? Well atleast I must admit I have no clear answers. All though I have tried many brands and the main issue is always cash.. How much are you willing to spend? Well for a beginner its gonna be hard to choose? I would for a suggestion tell you about pallettes.. I love love love Coastal Scents.. By far the best and most amazing products $$ an get you. Especially for beginners or the everyday women. Now once you get more experienced you can move on to more pro pallettes....  check out the amazing site- I would start with a concealer pallette and a few shadow pallettes  matte and shimmer also lip pallette and the correcting shadow pallette 

http://www.coastalscents.com/

Well I just started using Lip Ink and I must admit its amazing. Its kinda hard to get used to at first, With the burning on your lips but really no different then a lip plumber. I must admit I will be buying more soon... http://www.lipink.com/