Being prepared is one of the most important parts of being a makeup artist. In addition, prioritizing a client's health and following the basic rules of hygiene are also key components for a makeup artist's workspace.
Keeping your makeup kit stocked is a necessity, especially for weddings or events where you have to do makeup on more than one client.
Personally, I like to buy all of my makeup kit essentials at Camera Ready Cosmetics because it provides professional-grade products, as well as the top brands (such as Ben Nye, Graftobian, RCMA and Kryolan) in the makeup industry.
Disposable mascara wands are an essential to have in your professional makeup kit because it keeps your mascara free from bacterial infection. The chance of contamination when applying makeup to vulnerable areas (mucous membranes and eyes) is high, so having disposable mascara wands comes in handy when dealing with these vulnerable areas.
Another type of disposable makeup applicator is a disposable lip wand. These really come in handy when applying lipstick or lip gloss on a client's lips. This is not only sanitary, but keeps the lip product free from bacterial infection. You can also apply concealer with disposable lip wands, especially for correcting undereye darkness.
In fact, having a supply of disposable makeup applicators because not only do they protect the client, but also prevent cross-contamination. Usually, these are available in bulks at an affordable price. Sometimes, I get my disposable makeup applicators on Amazon or a professional makeup store, such as Camera Ready Cosmetics.
Typically, a styling cape is used to protect the client when having a haircut or treatment done, such as hair bleaching or coloring. However, there are special capes that are used for makeup appointments. Just like a hair styling cape, a makeup cape is used to prevent spillages on the client's clothing during the makeup session.
A mixing spatula is an important essential to have in your professional makeup kit. It is useful when mixing different foundations, creams or lip colors to create a new shade. A spatula is also good to keep your makeup products free from bacterial infection because it scoops the amount of makeup you need out of the container. Using a mixing palette is especially essential for makeup artists to mix colors together, just like an artist mixing two colors of paint to create a unique color.
Keeping an alcohol spray in your professional makeup is important for sanitation for makeup palettes, especially lip palettes, eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks and even foundation palettes. However, there is a special cosmetic sanitizing spray you can get at Camera Ready Cosmetics that does the job effectively without drying or damaging the product.
Whenever you have to work on multiple clients, that leaves you no time to clean your makeup brushes with soap and water. This also applies when you have to use the same brush for another color. That is why having a brush cleaner spray in your kit comes in handy. One of the best-selling brush cleaners is the Cinema Secrets brush cleaner, which is also sold on Camera Ready Cosmetics.
Having a liquid makeup remover is something you should have in your makeup kit. The formula should be oil-free and suitable for sensitive skin. In other words, the formula should be gentle for delicate areas, such as the eyes. This especially comes in handy in case you make a mistake when applying makeup on your client.
A pencil sharpener (not the one you use for your writing pencils) specially designed for makeup, comes very handy in your makeup kit. There are sharpeners that have two units for both pencils and crayons. This includes eyeliner pencils, lip liners and eyeshadow crayons.
Bottom line, your professional makeup kit should be stocked and ready for anything that comes your way. Keeping your kit filled with professional-grade products is one of the most important things makeup artists should be doing. Finally, following the basic rules of hygiene and sanitation are paramount so having a supply of disposable makeup applicators is a great way to prioritize yourself and your clients.
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