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Highly Rated Gifts for Makeup Artists
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Alyssa McKenzie
A veteran Makeup Artist's collection of useful and indulgent gifts to spoil the makeup artist in your life!
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$50 - $75
 
$75 - $125
 
$125 & up

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Trinkets

 
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I use these when I don't have time to hand sketch brows.
Anastasia Eyebrow Stencil Kit
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Eco friendly…so much better than wipes.
The Original MakeUp Eraser
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Sets range from $16 - $50. Beauty blenders are an iconic tool for makeup artists.
Beauty Blender Limited Edition Sets
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$25-$50

Treats

 
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Leaves your lips soooo hydrated.
The Kissu Hydrating & Plumping Lip Mask - TATCHA
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These are trending for a reason.  They can be used on eyes, lips and brows. they are matte and waterproof.
MAKE UP FOR EVER Mini Artist Color Lip Pencils Set
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I use these with eye serum or cream. They are perfect for late nights and early call times. Use with your favorite cream or serum and better for the environment!
Dieux Forever Eye Mask Reusable 100% Silicone Patches
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One for the artist, one for the artist kit. ;)
Airbrush Flawless Mini Setting Spray Duo: Travel Gift Set
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Dior's mascara and primer is iconic.
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Gift Set: Volume and Curl Lash Essentials
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$50 - $75

Treasures

 
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There are multiple shades. Get the Universal Glow 001.
Dior Backstage Glow Maximizer Multi-Use Highlighter Palette
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Charlotte makes the best palettes. Anyone can look like a celeb!
Hollywood Instant Look In A Palette: Pretty Glowing Beauty Face + Eyes
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Anyone can use the Neutral Nudes or Captivating Dunes palette.
Yves Saint Laurent Couture Mini Eyeshadow Clutch
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Anyone can use the Universal Shade and it is low key luxury.
Prada Beauty Hydrating Lip Balm with Jojoba Oil
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$75 - $125

Indulgences

 
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Sheer Shine is the universal shade. La Mer is a cult classic. 4+stars
The Lip Volumizer | Plumping Lip Gloss | La Mer
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Restores & nourishes - hint of mint perfect alone or after their lip scrub.  4+stars
The Lip Balm | Hydrating Lip Balm - La Mer
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Lip polish is a must for soft, lips. This exfoliates and conditions. Love it as step 1 in my lip care regimen. 5 stars
The Lip Polish - La Mer
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Sheer, weightless and finely milled. I love that Prada has created a REFILLABLE palette!
Prada Beauty Prada Light Glowing Highlighter Powder
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Can't afford to gift a Hermes bag? You can still give Hermes.
Rouge Hermès Lip Care Balm
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Usable neutral shades for gifting from Dior.
Dior Limited-Edition Holiday Eye Makeup Palette, 5 Eyeshadows
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$125 & up

Next level gifting

 
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Blush, eyes and lips. A gorgeous all in one.
Dior Couture Palette Holiday 2025 - Limited Edition
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A tinted and non-tinted option but still with that classic Hermes orange box.
HERMÈS 2-Pc. Rouge Hermès & Rose Hermès Gift Set
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100% silk helps prevent wrinkles and is great for healthy hair. Who doesn't love the luxury feel of silk? Silk is better than satin. ;)
Blissy Sets - 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase, Sleep Mask and Scrunchies
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$180 for the year. Not just makeup classes…there's marketing to cooking and photography and so much more.
MasterClass
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I use microcurrent in my facial practice. This is a great device for client skin prep.
MINI+ Smart Petite Microcurrent Starter Kit - NuFACE
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Now THIS would be a gift no makeup artist would return.
Gwen Eden Makeup Kit Bag Signature Collection
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This is a quality makeup kit bag that any artist would love to have.
Everyday Artist Kit - ETOILE
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