The Essential Products Every New Makeup Artist Needs to Get Started

Building your kit

Starting your career as a makeup artist is an exciting and rewarding experience. Investing in these essential products sets you up for success, and your future clients will thank you!

A good skin care routine

Every makeup application looks better on hydrated, well-prepped skin. Include a gentle cleanser, a light moisturizer, and a primer to smooth the skin before you begin.

• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, with 4.5% Squalane

• L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Face Blurring Primer

A high-quality brush set

Your tools make all the difference. A good brush set will allow you to blend seamlessly, apply precisely, and create a polished look every time.

• Sigma Beauty Essential Makeup Brushes Set of 12
  Professional Grade Makeup Brushes with Premium Fibers and Sleek Durable Handles for Face & Eyes

A versatile eyeshadow palette

Choose a neutral eyeshadow palette that includes a mix of matte and shimmer shades. Neutrals suit every skin tone and can easily transition from a natural daytime look to a more dramatic evening style.

• MAKEUP BY MARIO Master Mattes™ Eyeshadow Palette

• PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette

• Tarte Tartelette in bloom mini Amazonian clay palette

Foundation and concealer in a range of shades

Makeup artists need a variety of foundation and concealer shades to match various skin tones. Choose a palette that includes a range of light, medium, and deep tones that you can mix to get a perfect match.

• Graftobian HD Glamour Creme Foundation Palette 18 Warm Undertone Shades

• Graftobian HD Glamour Creme Foundation Palette 18 Neutral Shades

• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish Color Corrector - Buttery Cream Makeup to Help Reduce the Appearance of Dark Circles & Puffiness

Setting powder and spray

No one wants their makeup to budge after a few hours. A finely-milled translucent powder and a good setting spray will help your clients look fresh all day long.

• Graftobian HD Pro Powder Foundation Palette Neutral

• Milani Setting Spray + Primer, Make It Last Original

Eyeliner and mascara that last

Eye definition is a must-have for every look. Stock up on a waterproof black and brown liner and a smudge-proof mascara to make eyes pop without fading or running.

• L’Oreal Paris Makeup Voluminous Volume Building Mascara, Black

• BUXOM Lash Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara Cruelty-Free, Black

• Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner | Smudge Resistant For Sensitive Eyes

• Neutrogena Intense Gel Eyeliner Smudge Proof, Dark Brown

• Neutrogena Intense Gel Eyeliner Smudge Proof, Black

Lip products in classic shades

Every makeup artist should have a good selection of lip colors to add to their collection. Shades of nude, pink, and red are classic choices that suit most clients. Don’t forget a clear gloss for an extra polished finish!

• Empty Lipstick Palette Depotting Lipsticks – Travel Box (24Wells)

Blush and bronzer, highlight, and contour

• Maybelline Facestudio Master Contour Face Contouring Kit

• Graftobian HD Glamour Crème 5 Color Blush Palette

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