High-quality makeup tools can help you apply makeup precisely and correctly. If you wear powder, you need a powder puff or brush. If you wear an eye pencil or pencil lip liner, a pencil sharpener is vital. For a cheap and easy way to boost the makeup you already own, though, think about adding a few additional pieces to your makeup toolbox.

An eyelash curler is an absolutely essential tool for your makeup. While it may look like a mini medieval torture device, this tool is actually extremely helpful in opening up the eye and adding a dramatic look to any makeup creation. The key when using an eyelash curler is to learn how to hold it. Most women hold it backwards. Loop the finger holes around your thumb and forefinger, making sure that the curler part itself is bending out away from your eye. Slide the eyelash through and pump a few times at the base of the lash, then at the top for dramatic, curled lashes.

Powder puffs are another basic essential makeup tool. Round puffs, angled sponges, disc puffs and foundation sponges are just a few of the kinds available. Sponges are usually made of foam, and puffs consist of cotton combinations. Typically, both are relatively inexpensive, generally under five dollars for a pack of four to six. Higher-end stores will sell similar products for more, but since you need to change them every two weeks or so anyway, it's not necessary to break the bank.

Other great products to have in your kit include slant tweezers, a brush cleaner and good-quality makeup brushes. With tweezers, the important thing to remember is to buy a pair that has textured ends for easy grip and painless hair removal.