As a Makeup artist that travels a lot, there are variety of things in my kit. I like to have options and be prepared for unexpected moments, even though I plan in advance.
I will be sharing my favorite products, tips and recommendations so you have an easier planning process for your ideal kit.
Let’s start with the actual kit holder and all the tools that are so important if you’re on a job and want to present yourself as professional as possible.
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First I have a makeup trolley that I ordered through Relavel it has all the necessary space I need.
It has several pockets and compartments which is great if you like things organized like me. They also do separate bags and add on bags which are great if you have more clients or are both makeup and hair stylist.
My basic must haves
A clean towel to cover a surface from stains and any spillage.
Cotton pads
Cotton buds
Wet wipes
Small plastic bag for used disposables
Disposable items like mascara wands and lip brushes
Set of Makeup brushes sanitized and cleansed
A mirror
A cape to protect clients clothes
Plastic storage makeup separators
Hand Sanitizer
Lip balm
Individual and strip eyelashes
Good variety of Brushes
Skincare
Having a good skincare and skin preparation for me is vital. Only few years ago with experience I started to really focus on skin care products.
Skin care is your base for a perfect finish application and helps your skin to stay hydrated within, it also helps your makeup to move evenly and stay on for longer.
I try not to overfill my kit with big tubs or tubes with skincare products, as you will find it just creates unnecessary waste of space. Instead use small containers and tubs and transfers all your favorite products into those and label them accordingly.
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Have Options
For example, all clients skin can be different, with unexpected sensitivity or breakouts. I always ensure I'm prepared for things even the client might not be aware. So therefore I have few options that works for different skin types .
Sensitive cleanser
All skin type cleanser
Oily or waterproof makeup cleanser
My choices.
Avene for sensitive skin
Garnier all skin type cleanser
Garnier oily cleanser
Face toners
Pixi toner Glow tonic is a highly concentrated, invigorating facial toner that deeply cleans pores by sweeping away excess oil and impurities.
Creams
Eye cream
L’Oréal
Pixi
No7
Face Creams
Having a good Face cream for me is more important than anything else.
Over years I have changed few different face creams and the ones I and my clients especially brides have fallen in love with is Charlotte Tilbury Magic cream and light cream
The texture is light, the smell is amazing, and the difference that you can see applying even the smallest layer.
Primers
Smashbox pore minimizer
Pixi Flawless beauty primer
Ciate London Primer creates a super hydrating dewy skin
Lip balm
Vaseline
Elizabeth Arden
Favorite Face Products
When it comes to face there are few different ones I enjoy working with, depending on clients makeup requests.
Charlotte Tilbury foundation
Mac cosmetics foundation
Nars foundation
Alleven foundation and colourshield
Face Highlighters
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless filter
Dior face and body glow
Ciate London
Cream, Powder Blushes, Bronzers and Contours
I love a good blush, as for me blush helps the whole makeup look come to life.
if I had to choose I would always prefer to work with creamy and dewy makeup styles. But there are so many beautiful blushes.
Charlotte Tilbury blush and highlighter palette is my latest discovery. I find that this palette works beautifully with many different skin types and tones.
Mac Cosmetics contour palette
Charlotte Tilbury contour stick
Charlotte Tilbury Flawless filter powder
Diego della Palma bronzer blush palette
Jaclyn Hill Due palette
Eyes
Eyeshadows
When it comes to eyeshadow palettes there are so many palettes on the market, and trying out so many, I will attach my few favorites that I keep in my kit.
Basic neutral browns morphe palette
Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk palette
Pixi palette
No7 palette
Huda Beauty Rose Gold Palette
Eye Pencils
There are so many different eye pencils that I carry with me, but one of the pencils I use so often is
Mascara
Maybelline sky high mascara and Volume Black mascara
Lips
In my opinion lipstick is such a personal touch to your makeup look. I intend to have few different shades from simply nudes to bright reds and few different textures, especially if someone has very dry lips.
My favourites Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk collection
Mac Cosmetics velvet teddy and Retro matte
Links to Products are highlighted and can be clicked for easier access.
There are so many beautiful products, only way to discover them is to try them, visit your stores, get samples, try it on yourself and have a feel for the product.
Don't overbuy on things as you will find with time that you end up using same or similar products.
Keep your kit cleaned, stocked and organized.
And remember "not everything expensive is good and not everything cheap is bad"
Hope you enjoyed this blog and see you for the next.
Ieva's Makeup
@ievas_makeup
