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MAKEUP FAVOURITES ♡
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items I am only including products i have ACTUALLY USED and liked, either in my professional makeup kit or my personal use. i have always been a bit of a product hoarder/user and i love to try lots of different brands and formulas to find the best items fo...
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FOUNDATION & CONCEALER
BLUSH
CONTOUR & BRONZER
HIGHLIGHT
EYES & BROWS
LIPS
FOUNDATION & CONCEALER
Beautiful and buildable with easy to understand undertones. Mixable with other foundations as well. I would say its a medium with technique can be skin like or even med-full. great for bridal as its water and heat resistant. comes in over 40 shades. ...
DIOR Backstage Face & Body Foundation sephora usa link
silky and creamy and great for mature skin as it doesn't dry the delicate under eye skin out. hydrating and easy to blend. comes in small pots so its easy to decant for Professional Use. Thicker consistency but easy to blend out
UnCoverup Concealer - RMS Beauty | Ulta Beauty
I love the radiant version of the shape tape.. its a more sheer luminous formula so when i am wanting to do more natgural to soft makeup looks its perfect as it has the natural glow and also less thick application. I use this as an eye base for the n...
Shape Tape Radiant Concealer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty usa link
i love this it cosmetics cc cream, its sun protection but doesn't clog my pores. easy to apply with fingers and has a good shade range. perfect evey day wear
CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ - IT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
amazing cc cream. super affordable and just as good as the It Cosmetics but literally a 5th of the price. not a huge shade range though
M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF- 7 Colors
I adore this serum foundation. easy to apply. does not feel heavy or thick on the skin. beautiful skincare ingredients
True Skin Serum Foundation - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
I love the formula of the HD skin. great for long wear event clients and brides. my only gripe is the bottle is GLASS and heavy so if choosing for KIT use i suggest decanting them into little pump tubes. makeup forever are a great brand with lots of ...
HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid MAKEUP FOREVER sephora USA link
I have been using the sb Temptu (sb=silicone base) for 12 years as i used to be an airbrush artist. However i mastered the art of hand applying this product. It is very pigmented and doesnt dry super fast so you can work it into the skin very easily....
TEMPTU PRO S/B Foundation
The best adjusters especially the green. I apply the green on its own to any red skin and let dry down before going over with other products. The yellow and blue are also must haves in any pro kit
TEMPTU PRO S/B Shade Adjusters
BLUSH
The same luminous more sheer formula as the tarte sculpt and glow tape.. great for natural to soft looks and super glowy looks. it easily blends with other products and can also be used to sheer down thick products. If you prefer a thicker liquid blu...
Blush Tape Liquid Blush - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
super pigmented and easy to blend. it doesn't dry too fast and buffs into the skin effortlessly and mixes so nicely into your base products
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez SEPHORA usa link
I love buying singles and putting them into a magnetic palette. that way you can pick exactly what colours work best for your clients. MAC isnt the afforable version of this process but their products are amazing
Powder Blush Singles - MAC | Ulta usa link
I have used the Gorgoeus Cosmetics blushes for 12 years as it was a brand my makeup diploma teachers used. easy to apply and good colour pay off. theres also the option of building your own palettes of varying sizes with this brand so thats great for...
EVERYDAY BLUSH PALETTE Gorgeous Cosmetics
CONTOUR & BRONZER
I love the tarte sculpt tape as it isn't a think formula at all and blends really easily into the skin and with other products. it has a glowy vibe too which is great for those glowy bronzey looks and also for the glowy no makeup makeup vibes. if you...
Sculpt Tape Contour - Tarte | Ulta Beauty usa link
The same standard as her other products these contours are super pigmented and easy to blend. They don't dry too fast and they buff into the skin effortlessly and mixes so nicely into your other base products. Lots of grey undertone options for actua...
Soft Pinch Liquid Contour SEPHORA USA
i love how compact this palette is, great to have in a super condensed travel kit. colour payoff is good and easy to blend. great colour story for the pale girls as it is hard to get nice contour colours for the super pale girls.
too cool for school - Artclass By Rodin Shading - 3 Types YESSTYLE
beautful formula and this colour story is wonderful for darker complexion and tan girls wanting a shimmery bronze vibe
Ambient Lighting Palette - Volume lll - HOURGLASS | Ulta Beauty
Fantastic contour stick, fenty always does a great job with their products. it isnt as soft/silky as the rare beauty but its still so easy to blend
Match Stix Contour Skinstick - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
Easy to use stick product. formula is silky. compared to Fenty the fenty is a firmer product. i prefer a stick for personal use and not pro use as it needs to be decanted and cant draw straight on clients faces due to hygiene.
Effortless Bronzer Sticks - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez SEPHOA USA link
HIGHLIGHT
Like her blush, the luminizer is super pigmented and easy to blend. it doesn't dry too fast and buffs into the skin effortlessly and mixes so nicely into your other base products. great colour options
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight | Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez SEPHORA USA link
Much like the tarte sculpt tape, the highlight version is a thinner easy to blend product. it also blends with all base products ive tried it with. the colours are easy to figure out and they blend easily together for custom highlight colours. if you...
Glow Tape Highlighter - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
I love the Volume II palette from hourglass… lasts forever- so much product. beautiful to use.. goes on so silky and the colour story suits so many people. the darker shade is a beautiful cool ish toned contour.. all shimmery but not glittery
Ambient Lighting Palette Volume II - HOURGLASS | Ulta Beauty
gorgeous dry oil great for body glow on a brides chest and shoulders. contains lots of skin loving ingredients and isn't sticky
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Gold Body Oil Shimmer
I love a powder highlight so i can do what i call.. curated highlighting on a tiny fluffy brush to very specific parts of the face
NATASHA DENONA Golden Highlighter Trio | Ulta Beauty
EYES & BROWS
I love this liner, i just decant a small amount onto my hand and use a tiny brush to apply. super longwear and very pigmented.
MAC Black Liquidlast 24-Hour Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner -| Ulta Beauty usa link
Twist up makes cleaning easier as well as not having to sharpen. its a tiny liner so its made to get into the lashline easily. it also doesnt dry super quick so you do have time to buff it out for a smokey look. high pigment and doesnt bleed or smudg...
Shiseido MicroLiner Ink
I don't believe a fortune should be spent on high turnover products like mascara, eyeliner and brow gels. I recently started using this clio eyeliner on myself and so far its going well. i do think the shiseido microliner is slightly better but this ...
CLIO - Extreme Gelpresso Pencil Liner - 6 Colors YESSTYLE
Every year I grab the 5 pan palette that Pat McGrath releases. its a more afforable way to get super high quality shadows. i just pick the palette that leans more bridal.. browns.. pinks etc. Her shimmers are super high sheen and just BEAUTIFUL to wo...
PAT McGRATH LABS Eyeshadow Palettes | Ulta Beauty
I use this as a go to for over eye shadow prep as it has a super light shimmer to it and helps set down the eye prep along the brow bone area
Diffused Light Ambient Lighting Powder - HOURGLASS | Ulta Beauty
nude stix are awesome for super quick application of product. high impact and easy to blend out. They come in a varioety of shimmery or matte colours and are great for quick easy pops of highlight colour on the inner corner of the eye or brow bone. t...
Luminous Eye Color - NUDESTIX | Ulta Beauty usa link
nude stix are awesome for super quick application of product. high impact and easy to blend out. They come in a varioety of shimmery or matte colours and are great for quick easy pops of highlight colour on the inner corner of the eye or brow bone. t...
Matte Eye Color - NUDESTIX | Ulta Beauty usa link
I love my little glitterpedia palette. i have the No1 all of glitter as it was the most bridal flowergirl appropriate. easy to use and glitters blend nicely
UNLEASHIA - Glitterpedia Eye Palette - 7 Types YESSTYLE
a fantastic neutrals/browns palette that can be used in literally evey eye look. Very versatile for Bridal. good pigment payoff
Master Mattes® Eyeshadow Palette: The Original
ABH shadows are nice and pigmented, the shimmers especially are soft and blendable. this one was a bit of a cult fave for a long time. romantic bridal looks made easy
ABH Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette
LIPS
a pretty little balm to use on clients while they have the rest of their makeup done. the scents are not overpowering. hydrates well
sugar rush™ best bud lip butter balm TARTE
Fave shades I use in my bridal kit from this series
Fleshpot
Peachstock
Myth
Blankety
Modesty
Have your brides either buy the product or give them a touch up as it isn't a longwear product
Fleshpot
Peachstock
Myth
Blankety
Modesty
Have your brides either buy the product or give them a touch up as it isn't a longwear product
MAC Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
Fave shades for bridal include
Velvet Teddy
Honeylove
Whirl
Yash
Mehr
Icons are Russian Red and Ruby Woo
Its best to give your bride a touch up or have them buy their own as it isnt a longwear product
Velvet Teddy
Honeylove
Whirl
Yash
Mehr
Icons are Russian Red and Ruby Woo
Its best to give your bride a touch up or have them buy their own as it isnt a longwear product
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
great lip liners. no tugging on application. not a huge colour range available but its a good product otherwise
Artist Color Pencil Extreme Waterproof Lip Liner MAKEUP FOREVER sephora usa
Love a mac lip liner. has been a great product forever. I use whirl on clients alot
Whirl Lip Liner Pencil - MAC | Ulta usa link
Pat McGrath is always on point with everything she creates. These Glosses are a large size and come in various finishes (glitter, shimmer, shine) Fave shades i use include Nude Venus Flesh Astral Faux Real
PAT MCGRATH LABS Lust: Gloss - Ulta Beauty usa link
I love this Lip Glass as it doesnt lift up any lip product underneath and comes in so many beautiful shades, Spite is a favourite
MAC tinted Lipglass High Shine Lip Gloss | Ulta Beauty usa link
POWDERS
I love the ABH setting powder- especially the banana.. if you are a translucent powder girly its a good one because it only adds a hint of colour- great for tan complexions. i use it in my pro kit on my tan girls. i love the vanilla on my pink undert...
Banana Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
super finely milled.. love using this on a really big fluffy brush. soaks up any oil. do not need alot of product at all. i also mix it into my ABH powders and i also use on a tiny fluffy brush under the eyes, next to nose and around mouth. found thi...
Elementwo Flawless Finish HD Translucent Powder (15g/0.53oz)
PREP & FINISH
This was a secret in the industry in Australia when I first entered the Makeup world in 2012/2013. It is now available in so many stores for the general public to use. It is THE BEST micellar water on the market. Cult French Product. Cult favourite. ...
BIODERMA Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face and Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - | Ulta Beauty usa link
Another cult favourite in the industry is definitely the Embryolisse Lait Creme. Yet another French skin product fave. Another secret industry insider product turned mainstream and for good reason. I've literally used it in my kit for 12 years. It's ...
Embryolisse, Lait-Creme Concentre, Multi-Function Moisturizer, iherb link
I have tried so many different setting sprays over the last 12 years and this one is hands down the best ever. Ultra-fine mist spray has patented technology designed to resist the effect of excess moisture and help keep makeup flawless all day and all night. Prevents colour shifting and fading. Keeps makeup in place all day. Oil-free, Paraben-free and hypoall...
Skindinavia The Makeup Setting Spray | Bridal - 3 Pack
Iconic MAC Fix+. hydrates but can also be used to prime and set. i tend to use this before setting spray to help hydrate dry clients or in winter between steps
MAC Fix+ Primer and Setting Spray - MAC | Ulta Beauty usa link
Beautiful Primer that's designed to work with the backstage foundation. Smell is lovely and not overpowering at all. Blurring effect and can be used on all skin types
Dior Backstage Face & Body Primer sephora usa link
Silicone based. works on every skin type. fills pores and smooths.
Temptu sb Base Primer
LASHES
i have always used DUO brand since i was first introduced in my makeup diploma. has been a staple ever since. i like the dark version as its harder to detect. contains latex so you need to ask clients if they have allergies
DUO, Striplash Adhesive, Dark
I love Ardell brand also for individuals. i like the knot free as they are the most natural looking.
Ardell Individual Eye Lashes 6 pack knot Free Combo Black #60075 (Pack of 2)
The ultra luxe Volume are a favourite of mine for more Glam looks. Easy to apply and this tray has 8mm, 10mm and 12mm for a more budget friendly and convenient way to stock up on lashes so you can create whatever lash look you want. This style also c...
ModelRock Ultra Luxe - VOLUME 'MIXED LENGTHS' 8mm / 10mm / 12mm - 240pk Bulk Pack
Modelrock lashes have been a part of my kit for probably close to a decade. they now make bulk packs to make life so much easier. can either have in your kit as is or fill up a lash book as the sticky strip is easy to lift up and reapply in a lash bo...
The ultra luxe naked naturals are a favourite of mine. easy to apply and come in 6mm to 14mm lengths so you can create whatever lash look you want
The ultra luxe naked naturals are a favourite of mine. easy to apply and come in 6mm to 14mm lengths so you can create whatever lash look you want
ModelRock Ultra Luxe - NAKED NATURALS - 10D 'MIXED LENGTHS' 8mm / 10mm / 12mm - 240pk bulk pack
Modelrock Naked Naturals 10mm are the most use size in my kit so i always have extra in this size
ModelRock Ultra Luxe - NAKED NATURALS - 10D 'MEDIUM' 10mm - 240pk
Modelrock lashes have been a part of my kit for probably close to a decade. they now make bulk packs to make life so much easier. can either have in your kit as is or fill up a lash book as the sticky strip is easy to lift up and reapply in a lash bo...
The ultra luxe naked naturals are a favourite of mine. easy to apply and come in 6mm to 14mm lengths so you can create whatever lash look you want
The ultra luxe naked naturals are a favourite of mine. easy to apply and come in 6mm to 14mm lengths so you can create whatever lash look you want
ModelRock Ultra Luxe - NAKED NATURALS - 10D 'MIXED LENGTHS' 8mm / 10mm / 12mm - 240pk bulk pack
BRUSHES
I LOVE Japanese Makeup Brushes. The quality and craftsmanship is next level so this list will include a few Japanese brush recommendations. I have used a million different brushes in the last 12 years and these are all favourites from various brands ...
Soft & densely bundled flat top applicator- precise application for streak free foundation
Rèphr Brush 17- buffing foundation
This Rephr core eye set includes brushes for blending, shading & defining with eyeshadow.
Rèphr Core Eye Set- 4 brushes
high density cheek brush that works with powders and liquids/creams. Blends so well and packs on the product
Rèphr- Brush 24- Blush/Bronzer/Contour
Bdellium are so well made, i have had zero issues with brushes changing shape or loosing bristles. this one in particular is so good at bottom eyeshadow application along the lashline
Bdellium Golden Triangle 714 Flat Eye Definer
Bdellium are amazing quaility especially as they arent stupidly expensive. have not had any issues with bristles and they retain their shape really well. love this one as its super tiny- great for brows and liner
Bdellium Golden Triangle 762 Small Angle
very well made and have had zero issues with britsle loss or changing shape etc. this brush is amazing for buffing foundation into the skin so nicely
Bdellium Golden Triangle 953 Duo Fibre Foundation
Due fibre allows stippling to be fluffier so blending is easier. I use this style of brush to blend out contour/blush/highlight etc
ModelRock GOLD LUXE Makeup Brush -Angled Stippling Blender
Have been in love with Wayne Goss Brushes since his very first launch. This kick started my love of Japanese made makeup brushes. I still have his first launch brushes in my kit and use them every makeup application. This brush is a more recent launc...
Wayne Goss F5 Long Blusher Brush
I use this style of brush to ‘paint’ foundation onto the face then go in with a buffing style brush afterwards. This technique helps to avoid adding to much product to the face at any one time
Gorgeous Cosmetics Foundation Brush 025