My dear ladies & gents,
If you are an aspiring makeup artist, you may be confused as to what items should appear in your kit. Some items are basic; foundations in every colour, eyeshadows in every finish, and so on. That being said, I have come across some fabulous items throughout my journey that are essential in order to complete a flawless, full makeup kit. Below I will share with you a few can't-live-without products and why they are so important. Enjoy!
Make Up For Ever Flash Colour Case
What it's For: This palette of twelve vibrant Flash Colours can be used on eyes, cheeks, and lips. Due to its creamy texture, each shade may be used as an eye liner, eye colour, blush or lipstick.
How to Use: This 12-Piece Make Up For Ever Flash Colour Case is found in the kits of many well-known makeup artists. Create an array of looks for eyes, cheeks, and lips with this luxe palette that’s perfect for on-the-go touch ups. You may also use this palette for special effects such as face painting, Halloween makeup applications and so on.
*Note: This product is made for extreme long-wear. Please advise the client that they will need a heavy duty makeup remover in order to get the product off.
*Do not use the following colours near the eyes: 002 - 005 - 017.
*Do not use the following colours on the lips: 003 - 010 - 014.
Price: $105
Find Me At: Sephora
Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette
What it is: An exclusive contour palette featuring three shades for contouring and three shades for highlighting, designed to shape and define facial features to create a look of authentic dimensionality.
How to Use: Take artistry shading into your own hands with this Shade + Light Contour Palette. Effortlessly sculpt, chisel, shape, and slenderize your features for enhanced definition. Unlike traditional bronzing powders, the Shade + Light Contour Palette is loaded with a unique selection of matte shades that capture the true hues of shadow and light. The three contour shades create realistic shadows to recede facial features, while the three highlight shades impart a soft luminosity to amplify dimension. These silky, buildable powders blend effortlessly into the skin for a flawless, fade-proof finish that flatters every skin tone or face shape.
Step by Step How to:
- For the perfect sculpted cheeks, apply a shade powder along the entire length of the cheekbone and blend any visible lines.
- Apply a light powder at the high point of your cheeks and blend toward the hairline.
*Tip: Use shade powders to create shadow and recede facial features; use light powders to highlight and enhance.
Price: $55
Find Me At: Sephora
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pro Palette
What it is: A brow-defining palette with 11 long-wear shades and a brow primer.
How to Use: Get long-wearing, smudge-resistant brow colour with this Brow Pro Palette. Featuring 11 shades of Anastasia Beverly Hills’ signature Brow Powder Duos and a professional Brow Primer to create a base for brow pigment, it helps you create a subtle, defined brow look. Perfect for the makeup artist professional, this palette has light and dark shade for perfect colour matching. Simply sweep on two shades to allow for depth, dimension, and perfect colour matching.
*Note: Always apply wax-like primer first, to ensure the colour holds onto the brows. Next, find a shade most suitable to the client and apply over primer.
Price: $100
Find Me At: Sephora
Lise Watier Métamorfix
What it's For: This product is used to turn ordinary eyeshadow into a super, long-lasting eyeliner. This is crucial to have in your kit because now and again, you may encounter a difficult client who wants a specific colour of liner that you may not have. Why not create it? With Métamorfix Liquid Transformer, you can turn any shadow into a liner. Bam!
How to Use: Place one drop of Métamorfix into the lid of shadow container, then dip the eyeliner brush into the liquid and let slip over the eyeshadow before applying onto the lid of the client.
*Note: Never apply this product directly onto the eye shadow itself!!
Price: $15
Find Me At: Shoppers Drug Mart or Sears
Clarins Fix' Make-Up
What it's For: A refreshing mist that sets make-up and prolongs its hold, while providing a feeling of instant freshness and well-being. Also provides continuous hydration and comfort. Having a makeup fixative in your kit is crucial because we want our art to last all day! *Especially if the application is for an event such as a wedding.
How to Use: Hold a few inches away from face and spritz onto skin. Can be used throughout the day to freshen and set make-up.
Price: $30
Find Me At: Select Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques or Sears
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There you have it beauty lovers! As always, thanks for reading & stay tuned...
dear lady