Where to start with make up/beauty?

[GermyElephant]

Imagine you're telling a complete novice where to begin with make up and a skincare routine and suggesting a few things they can do daily to look a bit better less tired.

Any help would be appreciated! I really mean the basics. I know nothing at all.

Please don't buy scrubs with plastic beads in, they may not burst and put harmful chemicals into the water but tgey are cobsumed by fish and birds in the river and sea and it kills them.

It's interesting that you say scrubs just irritate. I have dry and easily irritated dkin but have never had this. I need the occasional scrub to get rid of dry/dead patches. Everyone's different I guess and you have to find what works for your individual skin.