Building a freelance makeup kit

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Building a freelance makeup artist kit is somewhat of an art. 

The way I like to decide how to build a kit is based on what type of makeup I'll be doing, for whom for what and what purpose the makeup will serve; is it a fashion show? Is it a photo shoot? Is it for the prom or a wedding? Each particular type of makeup style calls for different ingredients products and kit needs. 

I start building my kit from the face, starting from what products I need first, to last. I start with cleansers toners moisturizers and primer then I move on to color corrector, concealer, foundation blush, bronzer, highlighter and finishing spray.

The easiest way to break this down is into skin types. Dry oily and combination of course there is a normal skin type but usually normal skin types can fall into one of these categories as well... 

Another way I'd like to decide how to build my kit is based on the skin tones of people I will be doing, ages as well as their makeup needs. If will I be doing makeup on teenagers with oily skin and acne or middle aged women with more dry your skin types or 30 somethings with combination skin. I also like to decide whether or not my kit will need to be an on-the-go kit or will I be staying on set.... 

Some other factors to take into consideration is Air brush/waterproof and special effects makeup as well as makeup for body and non facial features.... 

The best products you can have in your freelance makeup artist kit will be multi purpose products products that can be used in a pallet, great for ALL skin types... as well as products that do not necessarily have to come from the makeup profession; the reason I stress this is because it will save you time and money and space regarding your makeup kit.... 

I recommend buying a lot of your items from places such as dollar stores and wholesale purchase areas because you will be able to save money on items such as pallets (which can be found in art stores) q-tips, sponges, baby wipes & makeup storage (which can be found in dollar stores).

Another fantastic place to utilize when building your freelance makeup kit is the hardware store. There you can find all types of bags, cases and makeup belts that are sometimes used in the carpentry profession,  and they end up being very helpful and inexpensive.....  There are several ways to make some of the items you already have in your makeup collection kit friendly, such as depositing eyeshadow, blush and face powders... you can also deposit lipstick and certain cream formulated foundation...  I guess the best thing about makeup is that it is an art, and not a science. There are very many ways to save money time and space while becoming the best makeup artist possible. This can be done without spending all of your money in professional makeup stores.  I really love the fact that there are so many ways to make your makeup kit not only professional but personal to who you are, as a person and an artist. ..  have fun and beat those faces honey..  Here is a list of my FAVORITE Kit friendly brands and products

PRIMER
Age Rewind http://bit.ly/1AkTG9I
Laura Mercier http://bit.ly/1CgeYoa

NYX CC Creams
http://bit.ly/1zuQJ0U
Green
Yellow
Lavender

NYX CONCEALER PALETTE
Light http://bit.ly/16Sl8zE
Med http://bit.ly/16Sl8zE
Dark http://bit.ly/16Sl8zE
Universal http://bit.ly/17eEujj

FOUNDATION PALETTES
Sacha
Graftobian http://amzn.to/1tAuDfU

Jordana 2 in 1
Review http://bit.ly/15w5LfB
Purchase

DIY Lipstick Palette Video
http://bit.ly/1EXyyZK

DIY Eyeshadow Palette Videos
http://bit.ly/1CgjEaX

NYX CONTOUR PALETTE
http://bit.ly/1MbYHpJ

BH COSMETICS
Nude and Sculpt Palette
http://bit.ly/1zKr49e

BH COSMETICS FACE BRUSHES
http://bit.ly/17eG9W2

EYELASHES
Lashes http://bit.ly/FaveLashes

NYX FACE POWDER
http://bit.ly/1CgcDcT

DERMA BLEND POWDER
Warm Saffron http://bit.ly/1IRvuBm
Tanslucent http://bit.ly/1CgjT5O
Warm Beige http://bit.ly/1CgjT5O

MAKEUP FOREVER 12 color FLASH KIT
Artistic http://amzn.to/1vj8ks7
Neutral http://bit.ly/1IRrJf4

JAPONESQUE BAG
http://amzn.to/1DhbV0c

HUSKY TOOL BAGS
http://thd.co/1IRtqcy

City Color CONTOUR EFFECTS
http://bit.ly/1Fxy367

NYX EYEBROW MASCARA
http://bit.ly/1IRq35g
Blonde
Brunette
Black

BH COSMETICS E/S Palettes

http://bit.ly/1KHHYJo

See my youtube VIDEO on this topic. Live a 6am pst 9 am est 2/11/2015

http://youtu.be/B5X7VFnH4qA

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Marc Jacobs Genius Gel Review + Demo

I'm a little tardy to the party when it comes to the Marc Jacobs Genius Gel.
Better late than never! I showed up in just enough time to have a piece of cake
some watered down jungle juice and a dance with my friend's creepy uncle.

LOL

I digress. Now that I am hip to this foundation I am QUITE fond.

The first color I purchased coco deep 86 was a good match for the perimeter of my face
but not for the center. So I mixed in some Lancome teint miracle in 500w. They play
VERY well together and made for a nice pairing, but I didn't feel I was really experiencing
the full potential of the Marc Jacobs.

I went back to Sephora and purchased cocoa medium 84. I used 86 on the edges of my face and
cheekbones and 84 on the center. I would HAVE to say this is one of THE best color payoffs I have
achieved. I have had some GREAT success with other foundation Makeup forever HD #178 is AMAZING one color needed... but really pops with a contour and bronzer. Lancome my BAE... Teint Idole ultra in 540w is AMAZING. Only one color needed for the most part, but I also like to ad in a great highlighted dimensional look.

I say all that to say that I know a good foundation when I use it. This IS IT!

The wear is light and invisible. The coverage is medium yet buildable. It's a gel so it does have a rapid dry time but not as fast as many matte finish foundations. The texture is light and really lets your skin shine. It doesn't have a smell (though I've heard otherwise) and it applies like a DREAM with my "Pink-a-dot" brushes!

Get the rest of my review in the video below. also linked.

See my FIRST attempt at the Marc Jacobs Here | http://bit.ly/1ztOobx

Here is my Final Demo. I used colors #84 & #86 | http://bit.ly/1EYR9Sw

                                           

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Jordana Matte Lipstick Review + Swatches

So as you guys can tell from Instagram and Youtube lately 

I LOVE MATTE LIPSTICK!

SO when I received these lil babies from Jordana 

I was STOKED... 

They are available in 12 different shades 

and avg in price at around $2.99

So of the BEST features of these matte lipsticks are:

The color range.. there are several purple tone 

which can be hard to find within inexpensive brands. 

The texture; The texture of these are creamy and pigmented. 

They cover lip pigments very well and last all day. 

They swatch very well and the color stays true throughout the day. 

These also work really well with lip liner. I like

how well these mix and mingle within themselves. They also 

work very well with others as well... 

These will be available in February and are a MUST HAVE! 

Texture | Soft Matte Pigmented creamy

Coverage | Opaque

Color Choice | Varied and smart classic & trendy 

Wear | Long Lasting and comfortable 

Scent | no major scent noted

Perks | Price point. You can buy the WHOLE Collection 

Draw Back |  Not a super dry matte. Which some prefer

The Finish | Matte yet comfortable easily made glossy 

 Conclusion | Great product at a great value

Rating 5*****

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