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My Makeup Artist Kit Essentials
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Kirsten Fredrickson | Makeup Artist & Esthetician
My pro kit from skin prep, tools, and products.
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Foundation
 
Airbrush Makeup & Tools
 
Lipstick / Lip Prep
 
Blush
 
Bronzer
 
Brushes

Foundation

I've used CS cream based foundation since starting out in 2006!

 
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Deep Red Undertones
Deep Red Undertones,100 series,Ultimate Foundation 5-IN-1 PRO Palette
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Foundation I've used since 2006! A little goes a long way.
Med-Deep Golden Olive Undertones, Ultimate Foundation 5-IN-1 PRO Palette, 200 series,
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Foundation I've used since 2006! A little goes a long way.
Light-Med Yellow-Beige Undertones, 300 series,Ultimate Foundation 5-IN-1 PRO Palette
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Foundation I've used since 2006! A little goes a long way.
Medium Peach-Beige Undertones,400 series, Ultimate Foundation 5-IN-1 PRO Palette
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Foundation I've used since 2006! A little goes a long way.
Light-Med Pink-Beige Undertones, 500A series,Ultimate Foundation 5-IN-1 PRO Palette
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Foundation I've used since 2006! A little goes a long way.
Med-Deep Pink-Beige Undertones, 500B Series, Ultimate Foundation 5-IN-1 PRO Palette
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Airbrush Makeup & Tools

Trained by KETT Cosmetics (recommend their course) and their foundations are top notch! IWATA is the brand of choice for compressors.

 
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The best airbrush foundation. I've used it since 2008.
Hydro Foundation Set 35 ml
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Foundation Adjustment Pigment
Hydro Color Theory Pigment Set
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IWATA is the OG airbrush compressor! Built to last! I own this one and the Ninja Jet (smaller in size for travel).
Iwata Silver Jet 110-120V Airbrush Compressor
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My go-to airbrush gun
Iwata Eclipse HP-CS Gravity Feed Dual Action Airbrush
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Starter kit: Compressor and Gun all in one!
Iwata-Medea HP-CS .35mm Airbrush w/ IS35 Compressor
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My travel size compressor
Iwata-Medea Studio Series Ninja Jet Air Compressor
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Lipstick / Lip Prep

 
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Personal choice and used in my kit - my clients love this balm for lip prep.
C.O. Bigelow Sakura Rose Lip Balm Tins, 3-Pack
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Personal choice and used in my makeup kit for lip prep!
C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve Lip Balm Tins, 3-Pack
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Blush

 
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KETT: Cream Blush
Fixx Creme Blush Palette
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NARS: Orgasm
Powder Blush
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NARS: Deep Throat
Powder Blush
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NARS: Liquid Blush
Afterglow Liquid Blush
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Bronzer

Powder and Cream Bronzers

 
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Powder Bronzer
Laguna Bronzing Powder
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Cream Bronzer
Laguna Bronzing Cream
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The powder bronzer I use the most!
Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer
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Brushes

The main tools of the trade! A brush for everything!

 
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Brow Brush
Brush 7B - Dual-Ended Angled Brush
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Foundation Brush
Real Techniques Expert Face Foundation Brush
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Power Brush
Real Techniques Ultra Plush Powder Brush, Vegan
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Brush Starter Set
Jessup 21pcs Premium Synthetic Makeup Brush Set
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Eyeshadow Blending Brush
MAC #217S Blending Brush
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Gel Liner Brush
MAC 210 Precise Eye Liner Brush
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Detail Eye Brush
MAC Brushes - #219 Pencil Brush (Eyes)
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Foundation Brush
MAC Brush 190 1 1/4" Foundation Brush
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Eyeshadow Brush / Lid
MAC Brushes - #231 Eye Shadow Brush (Eyes)
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Skin Prep

 
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The Rose and Cucumber facial mists
Facial Sprays & Mists
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Tools/Kit Supplies/Applicators

Lighting, Brush Cleaner

 
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Best lighting around
Starter Kits - The Makeup Light
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The best makeup brush cleaner around.
Original Makeup Brush Cleaner
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The best makeup cleaner around!
Lemon Makeup Brush Cleaner
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A stainless steel palette is a must-have in every kit for sanitary reasons.
Medium Stainless Steel Makeup Mixing Palette
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A stainless steel spatula is the best way to remove creams from packaging so as not to cross-contaminate.
Stainless Stell Mixing Spatula - Deluxe
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Multi-use pouch! I store my plastic container full of lip, eye, and brow pencils, stainless steel spatulas, etc. I remove the container when setting up, then use one side of the pouch for brushes and the larger side, I line with a plastic bag to put ...
DANY'S POUCH
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I hold all of my blush pans in this extra large palette.
Z Palette XL Black Magnetic Makeup Palette
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Disposable mascara wands
GUMIKE 100 Pcs Disposable Eyelash Mascara Brushes
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Disposable lip wands
500PCS Vaincre Lip Wands Disposable Black
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Great mascara applicators to thicken root of lashes and to apply on lower lashes.
Mini Disposable Skinny Mascara Wands 50pcs
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I use these mats to place my palatte and other tools on for sanitation purposes.
Disposable 13x18 Waterproof Dental Bibs
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Lashes

My lash kit staples! The final step to a beautiful eye makeup look!

 
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Bridal Favorites!
Lash Demi Wispies 5 Pair Multipack - Ardell | Ulta Beauty
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My clients go-to lash choice majority of the time!
Ardell Naked Lashes 420 Multipack, 4 Pairs
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The best natural lash. These lashes give length vs. volume.
Ardell False Eyelashes Natural 110, 6 Pair
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Best clusters for customized eye lash looks!
Ardell Naked Clusters 437, 50 DIY Lash Clusters
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Makeup Bag

Best made and worth every penny!

 
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Zuca - the OG tote for makeup artists! Well built!
Pro Artist Black
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Organization for your kit!
Utility Pouch Combo Set
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Must have for ZUCA tote!
Utility Pouch, Large
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Efficient to have your tools within reach!
Stylist Pouch
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Best for on-location set bag vs. bringing a larger tote.
Artist Backpack
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Great bag for smaller jobs
Pro Makeup Kit Bag
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Another option: Best for on-location set bag vs. bringing a larger tote.
Zuca Artist Belt Bag
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Organization

Tools to help organize your kit

 
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Organize with these see through bags
Utility Pouch Combo Set
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Organization for your kit!
Utility Pouch, Large
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Organize everything!
Stylist Pouch
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I use this to hold my brushes on one side, and with a liner, I put garbage on the other side.
DANY'S POUCH
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Setting Powder

 
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Kit must-have!
Ultralucent Setting Powder
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Color Correctors

 
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All in one corrector palette
Ultimate Corrector 5-IN-1 PRO Palette, No.1
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I've used it since 2006!
Ultimate Corrector 5-IN-1 PRO Palette, No.2
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Highlighters

 
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Nice array of choices for a highlighter.
Sun Dipped Glow Kit®
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Nice array of choices for a highlighter!
Sugar Glow Kit®
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Setting Spray

Setting sprays are a must to lock in your makeup looks!

 
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The best setting spray used by pros!
Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray, 8oz
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Oil Control Formula
Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray, Oil Control, 8oz
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Bridal Formula - Extra Strength
Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray 8oz
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Brows

Best products to enhance your brows!

 
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Great color selection to fit every clients needs.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pro Palette
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Brow Pencils
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Perfect Brow Pencil
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Eyeshadow

 
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Highly pigmented
Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
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Highly pigmented
Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette
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Makeup Remover

 
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Go-to micellar water for both personal and kit use
Sensibio H2O - Micellar Water Makeup Remover
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Go-to micellar water for both personal and kit use
Hydrabio H2O - Moisturizing Make-up Removing Micelle Solution
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Insurance

It's important to insure yourself and your business.

 
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I've been insured by ASCP since starting out! Make sure you're covered!
ASCP Liability Insurance
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Point of Sales System

Tool needed to take credit card payments

 
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I've been using Square to send payments since starting out!
Operating System/Taking Payments: Square
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