Abstract: The cosmetics kit includes a cosmetics box with a specific assortment of predetermined, prescribed cosmetics selected from a plurality of different prescribed color combinations predetermined to be skin-color coordinated with a corresponding plurality of different specific skin tones. The cosmetics box also includes a removable instructional guide overlay bearing informational labels with identifying information to identify cosmetics in the cosmetics box and instructions for use of the cosmetics. The cosmetics kit also includes accessory tools for applying the cosmetics, and a booklet of instructions keyed to the identifying information, instructions for use on the instructional guide overlay, and accessory tools.

Abstract: The cosmetics kit includes a guide overlay placed in a cosmetics compact to identify elements in the cosmetics compact, and a booklet of instructions, and may include accessory tools such as one or more brushes or sponges.