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Make up artist must haves for long-wear base makeup
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items My must have products as a makeup artist to create a flawless makeup base that will wear all day and photograph amazingly for special occasions and events!
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Skin prep
Foundation
Concealer
Powder
Setting Spray
Skin prep
The perfect skincare meets makeup prep step. This serum intensely hydrates while gently smoothing the skin surface with niacinamide. Gentle for all skin types.
Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum - MAC …
Hydrate the skin in between layers of makeup for a more flawless skin like finish. Perfect to rehydrate after powder or to touch up.
Fix+ | Makeup Setting Spray | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
This primer acts like glue for your makeup! I love how it increase the coverage of products and decrease the amount I use to avoid cakey ness! It’s also very affordable.
e.l.f. Power Grip Face Primer
Foundation
Must have for buildable long-wear coverage with an expansive shade and undertone range. Suitable for all skin types with correct pairing products
Sheer Glow Foundation | NARS - NARS Cosmetics
My favourite foundation for a soft matte finish that still looks skin like. This sits smoothly over texture and has great undertones to chose from. This can be used on dry skin with the correct prep.
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation - MAC Cosmetics
Concealer
My favourite longwear under eye concealer for full coverage. The creamy satin finish sits well on typically dryer under eye area and looks flawless pressed with powder.
Pro Longwear Concealer – Full Coverage - MAC …
A longwear full coverage concealer that is perfect for spot concealer. I love the that the texture allows the coverage to stay where I place it. Layer it over or under foundation.
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Pot - Sephora
Powder
A blurring and smoothing setting powder to lock in liquid foundation for flawless longwear with no flashback
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - Huda Beauty
My favourite powder to add coverage to areas of the skin and set down liquid foundation with. This creates a soft focus look to the skin. Also a great product for people who want a quick everyday option as it can be worn alone as foundation, a lighte...
MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Setting Spray
The longest wear setting spray to keep product in place in any weather conditions! The absolute best setting spray special occasions. I tested this during my sister's wedding in costa rica and my makeup lasted 12 hours in 40 degree humidity and rain!...
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
My favourite non aerosol long wear setting spray. It creates a seal over the makeup without being super matte leaving the skin looking smooth.
AIRBRUSH FLAWLESS SETTING SPRAY ORIGINAL 100 ML