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Makeup Artist Favorites & Secret Weapons

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I’ve been a MUA at Sephora and I’ve worked at Ulta for manyyy years. These are some of my all time favorite things that not everyone knows about! And remember: 1. Start with a moisturizer for YOUR skin type 2. Good lighting is everything 3. Blend, bl...
 
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MAGIC brush cleaner. Gets even old caked up brushes clean easily. It dries super fast so you’re ready for your next client.
Cinema Secrets - 15 Products - Ulta Beauty
 
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I thought I didn’t need this until I tried it. Makes your eyes sparkle. Even when you don’t see redness in your eyes, it’s kind of a “you just have to try it” product.
7.5 mL Redness Reliever Eye Drops - Lumify | Ulta Beauty
 
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It’s the best puff. If you’re using a different puff, or the disposable ones, you gotta upgrade to this. Best quality and easy to clean off. It looks new after cleaning instead of disintegrating like the cheap ones
SEPHORA COLLECTION Velour Makeup Powder Puff
 
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Step 1 for giving you a smooth face for makeup to go on. If you have texture, this is your quick fix. It’s gentle and also pregnancy safe!
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids
 
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The idea that shaving makes hair grow back thicker is a common myth! Dermaplaning razors are gentle for the face and your foundation will glide on like butter.
8 ct Hydro Silk Touch-Up Exfoliating Dermaplaning Tool ...
 
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Makes your makeup look less like makeup and more like perfect skin ✨ melts in your powder products
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray
 
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This is my favorite for a super blurred airbrushed finish. It’s very fine and lightweight.
HOURGLASS Veil Translucent Setting Powder - Ulta Beauty
 
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You might have eyebrow blindness and not know it! These will teach you how to get a perfect eyebrow. I still pull these stencils out if my brows get overgrown and out of shape.
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Patented Eyebrow Shaping Stencil Set
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The best brushes I’ve tried are a tie between these, and the Sephora Pro brushes. These brushes will last you 5+ years!
Morphe - Tools & Brushes - 57 Products
 
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This is a gorgeous lighted makeup mirror I’ve had for about 5 years. It’s only $65!
LUXFURNI 23.6" Hollywood Vanity Mirror
 
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I’ve always worn a lot of makeup and getting it off was always a messy struggle until I found this! This thing takes it ALL off, even waterproof eye makeup. I throw them in the laundry after 1 or 2 uses. They still look brand new after having them ma...
The Original MakeUp Eraser
 
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I know it’s everywhere, but it’s just so good. Use to prep the lips before makeup or add some on top of lipstick to add a healthy hydrated glow.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
 
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This one’s got some serious blurring magic in it. I like to press this in with a densely packed brush anywhere I want extra blur (around the T-zone, under the eyes, etc). As a finishing step right before setting spray.
Pressed Powder Charlotte Tilbury - 12 Products
 
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If you’re like me and you love a contour stick but you can’t find a good one- this is the one! It’s creamy, easy to blend, and is pigmented enough it doesn’t disappear when you blend it. They are the perfect not-too-warm / not-too-cool shades for con...
Tan Sky Outer Dimension Bronzing & Sculpting Stick - Lunar Beauty
 
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Are you having under eye troubles? Like dry, cakey, or creasing under eye makeup? I have found this cream specifically great for the under eye. This is formulated to go under makeup. If you have any dry patches or dehydrated skin on the face, this is...
1.7 oz Magic Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid