Merli Estime

The right primer can completely change how your makeup looks, applies and wears. As a professional makeup artist, I curated these primer picks for different skin types, concerns and makeup goals from hydrating and gripping formulas to pore-blurring, mattifying, illuminating, color-correcting and SPF options. Whether you’re prepping dry or mature skin, controlling oil and shine, smoothing visible texture, creating a radiant glow or trying to make your makeup last through a long day, there’s something here for you. I’ve included longtime makeup artist favorites, newer finds and options across different price points so you can choose based on what your skin actually needs not just what’s trending. Best for: dry skin, oily & combination skin, mature skin, visible pores, long-wear makeup, bridal & event makeup, glowing skin, color correction and everyday makeup prep. 💄✨

For anyone who believes home should feel a little magical. ✨ I curated these whimsical apartment finds for creating a space that feels playful, romantic, collected and completely your own. Think sculptural furniture, storybook florals, unexpected details, charming everyday essentials and conversation pieces that make you ask, “Where did you get that?” From tiny touches that add instant personality to dreamy statement pieces worth designing a room around, these finds prove that grown-up interiors don’t have to be boring. Best for: whimsical decor, dopamine decorating, eclectic interiors, romantic homes, colorful apartments & anyone who wants their space to tell a story. 🏠🌷

Your wedding-day foundation has a big job, it needs to look beautiful in person, photograph flawlessly, and still look like skin hours later. As a professional makeup artist, I curated these bridal foundation picks for different skin types, finishes, coverage levels and budgets. From long-wearing matte formulas for oily skin to radiant options for dry or mature complexions, barely-there skin tints and full-glam favorites, there’s something here for every kind of bride. Best for: long wedding days, photography, oily skin, dry & mature skin, natural bridal makeup, full glam and every complexion in between.

As a makeup artist, I know the perfect bridal eye isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some brides want barely-there definition, others want romantic soft glam, rich smoky eyes, or a little sparkle and color. I curated my favorite bridal eyeshadow palettes for creating beautiful, dimensional looks that photograph just as beautifully as they look in person. From timeless neutrals and warm bronzes to rose golds, cool tones, rich jewel shades and statement shimmers, there’s something here for every bride, complexion and wedding aesthetic. Whether you’re a makeup artist building your bridal kit or a bride creating your own wedding-day look, these are palettes worth having on your radar.

My tried-and-true beauty essentials as a makeup artist — the products I trust for performance, wear, and results.