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My Makeup Artist Kit List
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items These are tried and true makeup products in my kit that I use on clients or what I’ve used on myself.
Sections
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Eyes
Contours & Bronzers
Tools
Eyes
This is a cream shadow that can be used by itself or under powder shadows. The shades painterly, Layin low and groundwork live in my kit.
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot Cream Eyeshadow - Ulta Beauty
LITERALLY THE BEST! I will never not use this mascara personally or have in my kit. It’s a tubing mascara that easily removes with just water. It does not run down my eyes throughout the day although not waterproof (if you jump in a pool or cry it wi...
MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara - Ulta Beauty
I love the original and the waterproof formula in this mascara. It’s a wetter formula which means you should really be styling your lashes and work it through. It’s buildable too which is why I like it for volume on clients.
Black, Mega Brush Macstack Mascara Superstack - MAC - Ulta Beauty
Can’t say enough good things about Danessa Myricks as a brand in general. The color fix formula is chefs kiss.
Colorfix Eye, Cheek & Lip Cream Pigment - Danessa Myricks Beauty
Alright now don’t sleep on this Brow Pencil!!! U have all the shades in my kit because it’s amazing. Yes it’s thin and yes it takes a beat to adjust how to use it and how much pressure to use but once you figure it out the payoff is worth it. I got t...
Pro Brow Definer 1mm-Tip Brow Pencil - MAC - Ulta Beauty
I use this every day! I laminate my brows and gel them down before I use my brow pencil. I will buy it again and you should too.
e.l.f. Brow Laminating Gel - 0.27oz : Target
I worked for MAC as a brand for around 15 years. Their single eyeshadows will forever be in my makeup kit.
MAC - Eyeshadow - 12 Products | Ulta Beauty
Contours & Bronzers
Ok listen up - if this ever gets discontinued I will be the saddest makeup artist girlie out there and will write many letter/emails to bring it back. It’s blends amazingly, the color options are plentiful and even if you choose one that’s dark it wi...
Danessa Myricks Beauty Balm Contour - Sephora
Tools
If I need to stock up on sponges, I get them from here. It’s beyond affordable and I usually need to buy a lot at a time. I love the beveled options too.
Affordable Makeup Sponge Blender For $1 - Shop Miss A
If I need a second option for sponges I’ll stop and get the elf brand. They work well used wet and dry or slightly damp.
Makeup Sponges | Makeup Blenders and Applicators - e.l.f. Cosmetics
I typically layer powder bronzers over my cream contours. This works great and is affordable.
L.A. Girl - Pro Powder Palette - Sculpt & Highlight | Ulta Beauty