Shop My Pro Makeup Kit
Stila One Step Correct Primer
I am not a big primer person. I feel like they do not do a whole lot and the skin prep is what matters most. However, I do enjoy this color correcting primer. It really helps with redness and to brighten the skin.
Shop this product at Ulta and Sephora.
Pros MUA's can shop this products with a discount at Nigels and Frends beauty supply.
Makeup Forever Step 1 Redness Color Correcting Primer
As mentioned prior, I am not a big fan of primers. However, I do like to keep some staples in my kit for those just in case moments. A red color corrector always comes in handy and helps neutralize the skin tone and make your foundation application lighter.
Shop this product on makeupforever.com and sephora.com.
Pros MUA's can shop this products with a discount at Nigels and Frends beauty supply.
Makeup Forever Step 1 Pore Minimizing Primer
This primer will help smooth the skin's texture and prep it for makeup. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores and provides long-term wear.
Shop this product on makeupforever.com and sephora.com.
Pros MUA's can shop this product with a discount at Nigels, and Frends beauty supplies.
Studio Fix Mattifine 12 Hour Shine- Control Primer
A mattifying primer is always good to have on hand in your kit. I mostly use this on my men's grooming clients. If you are working with a client who is bald, this product works extremely well for shine control under studio lighting.
Purchase online or at your local MAC Store.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
This product is absolutely worth all the hype you hear about it. Add this product in before you apply any other complexion products. It gives the skin the most beautiful radiant glow and creates a flawless base once foundation and concealer are layered on top. It is the ultimate real-life beauty filter.
Shop this product at Sephora and Charlotte Tilbury.
Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer
This product is essentially a liquid highlighter. I really like to use it directly on the skin to highlight the high points on the face before or after foundation. You can also mix this product into the foundation and it works extremely well.
Shop this product at Sephora, and most department stores.
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation Pro
One of my favorite foundations that is a staple in my kit. You can create a matte or dewy finish with this product depending on how you prep/set the skin. It also has buildable coverage, you can get light to full coverage. They also sell adjusters so you can mix the perfect shade for all your clients. I carry the pro starter pack in my kit, which contains all the shades and adjusters.
Shop this product on faceatelier.com
Pros MUA's can shop this products with a discount at Nigels, and Frends beauty supply.
Beauty Blender Bounce Liquid whip longwear foundation
A new addition to my kit, but so far I really like it. This is going to be your full coverage foundation with a soft, matte finish. Perfect for your clients who need a bit more coverage or like more glam makeup. This line also has a great shade range, especially when it comes to undertones. Shop 40 shades with undertones varying from cool, neutral, warm, and olive. I carry shades; 1.1C, 1.5C, 1.6W, 2.1C, 2.4N/O, 3.1C, 3.15C, 3.2W, 3.25N, 3.3W/O, 3.35W, 3.4W, 3.45W, 3.5W, 3.55N/C, 3.7W/O, 3.75W, 4.1C/O, 4.2W, 4.3 W, 4.5W, 4.6N, and 4.7C.
Shop this product at Sephora and on beautyblender.com
Glossier Skin Tint
There is nothing I love more than skin that looks like skin, and this product does just that. This is ideal for skin that needs light/medium coverage with some spot concealing. It gives a nice wash of color on the face and evens out the skin tone while maintaining a dewy finish. I carry all the shades of this line in my kit.
Shop this product on Glossier.com.
Kevyn Aucoin Etheralist Concealer
I feel like Kevyn Aucoin is an underrated brand and should be talked about more. This concealer is perfect for natural makeup applications. The corrector shade from this line is also amazing. I carry shades 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and the color corrector shade.
Shop this product on kevynaucoinbeauty.com.
Pro MUA's can shop this product at Nigels and Frends Beauty supply.
Mac Studio Fix Correct and Conceal
These are fantastic cream concealer palettes to have on hand. Each palette contains concealer and corrector shades and accommodates all skin tones. Trustworthy, reliable, and affordable to put in your pro kit. Make sure to use your MAC pro card for 40% off. I carry the Light, Medium, Medium Deep, Dark, Deep, and Extra Deep palettes.
Purchase online or at your local MAC Store.
Makeup Forever HD Concealer
This concealer is great for TV/film makeup, it looks amazing on camera. Also, performs extremely well for photo shoots and everyday clients like brides. I find the formula to be more hydrating, making it great for dryer skin types. I carry shades 21, 30.5, 31, 42, 44, 45, 51, 53.
Shop this product on makeupforever.com.
Pro MUA's can shop these at Nigels and Frends beauty supply.
Ben Nye Pressed Powder Palette
These Ben Nye powder palettes are great for TV makeup. They are mattifying and add a light-medium amount of coverage. The packaging makes it easy to throw in a set bag for touchups and the shade range complements a variety of complexions. I carry the Bella and Mojave palettes in my kit.
Purchase this product with a pro discount at Nigels, Frends, and Naimies beauty supply.
MAC Blot powders
Ideal for setting makeup and reducing shine. This adds little to no coverage and does not add any texture to the skin. Great for quick touchups. I carry shades Light, Medium, Dark, and Dark Deep
Purchase this product online or at your local MAC store.
Ben Nye Powder
I am a big fan of these loose powders. They look great in real life and on camera. Ben Nye also did a great job with the shade range and undertones. You can purchase this product in a few different sizes and its very easy to depot. I carry shades Neutral, Banana, Chestnut, Olive Sand, Camel, Dark Cocoa, and Ebony.
Pro MUA's can purchase at Nigels, Frends, and Naimies beauty supply.
Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural
I purchased this powder to add to my TV makeup kit. It sets and further perfects the complexion with a dimensional finish. It is not shimmery but leaves the skin looking natural and slightly luminous. It is not extremely mattifying, so you may need to use blot powder for shine control if needed. I carry shades Light Plus, Medium Plus, Medium Tan, Medium Dark, Dark Golden, Dark Deep, and Dark Deepest.
Purchase online or at your local MAC Store.
Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Book
This is such a great purchase for your pro kit. It comes with 3 contour shades, 2 highlights, and a blush/bronzer powder. The packaging is slim, so it won't take up to much space in your kit. It is also just a great quality product to have on hand.
Pro MUA's can shop this product at Frends, Nigels, and on kevynaucoin.com.
Ben Nye Fashion Blush Palette
This powder blush palette is great for all types of clients whether its for an event or on camera. It has a good selection of shades and has a matte finish. There is also a second palette with more deeper tones.
Purchase this product with a pro discount on Nigels, and Naimies beauty supply.
Kevyn Aucoin Neo Blush
Kevyn Aucoin cheek products are just so good. I have a few of these blushes in my kit and they add a nice luminous glow to the cheeks. Each blush has a blend of pearl, satin and matte finishes, giving you a dimensional finish for any glam look. I have shades Pink Sand, Rose Cliff, and Grapevine.
Shop this product on Kevynaucoinbeauty.com.
Purchase this product with a pro discount on Nigels beauty supply.
Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
Fenty Beauty is so loved in the beauty community and rightfully so. They are best known for their extremely diverse makeup line and having a shade for everyone. Their powder bronzers are perfect for a pro makeup kit. They currently do not offer a pro discount but are worth every penny. I carry shades Inda Sun, Shady Biz, Private Island, Island Thing, Bajan Gyal, Caramel Cutie, Coco Naughty, and Thick Mint.
Shop this bronzer on Fentybeauty.com, Sephora.com, and at Sephora stores.
Mac Blushes
Most Mac products are a staple in a pro kit. They perform extremely well and work for all aspects of makeup whether it is for a photo shoot or TV cameras. These blushes are extremely pigmented so a little goes a long way and there lasting power is unmatched. You can also purchase these in a refill pan for a reduced price. Making it super easy to pop into a metal palette. I carry shades Loud Speaker, Peaches, Never Say Never, Burnt Pepper, Fever, Ambering Rose, Raizin, and Pinch me.
Purchase online or at your local MAC store.
Mac Mineralize Skin Finish
This highlighting powder looks absolutely stunning on the skin. It creates a luminous glow without looking powdery or glittery. Not to mention, it's extremely budget-friendly to add to your kit. Never forget about the artist-friendly products at MAC and especially the 40% off discount. I carry shades Lightscapade, Soft & Gentle, Cheeky Bronze, and Gold deposit.
Purchase online or at your local MAC store.
Fenty Killawatt Highlighter
This is another great option for a powder highlight. You get two different highlighter options in one compact. One shade is more sheer and subtle, whereas the other shade is your intense shimmer highlight. I have the shades moonstone and Lightning Dust/ Fire Crystal in my kit.
Shop in store at Sephora or online at Sephora.com and at Fentbeauty.com.
RMS Glow Quad Mini
This illuminizing cream is everything. It adds the dewiest glow of a highlight to the skin. Not only can you add this to the face but it also works really well on the eyes. Apply this to the eye for that glossy lid effect, perfect for editorial.
Shop in-store at Sephora or online at Sephora.com and at rmsbeauty.com.
Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer
This cream bronzer has been in my kit for a long time and will continue to be there for a long time. Its matte cream formula looks beautiful on the skin and gives the most natural bronzed effect. It adds warmth to the skin without being to orange and most importantly keeps the skin looking like skin. It currently comes in two shades making it ideal for light to medium-deep skin tones. I carry shades baked and blaze.
Purchase this product in person at Sephora, on Sephora.com, and milkmakeup.com.
Uoma Beauty Double Take Contour and Highlight Stick
This is one of my favorite cream products that I have in my kit. This cream bronzer is so smooth and blends effortlessly, and the highlighter has the most beautiful dewy gleam. Not to mention, this is one of the few beauty brands with a bronzer shade for deep skin. I love these and they go on sale often. Do not walk... RUN! I carry shades Fair Lady, Honey Honey, Bronze Venus, Brown Sugar, and Black Pearl.
Purchase this product at your local Nordstrom or on Uomabeauty.com.
Makeup Forever Ultra HD Face Essentials Palette
This is a pro-artist staple and is popular among many artists. You can achieve all your sculpting and highlighting with this palette. You also get a nice selection of cream blush shades. Great for creating a natural complexion and layering powder products on top of it.
This product has been discontinued and will be replaced with a new version.
Natash Denona Bloom Palette
I really like Natasha Denona's products. Her makeup line truly is great, my only issue is her products aren't the most kit-friendly. I find a lot of her powder products to be very delicate, even in the security of the palette. Just a heads up to anyone interested that they do not travel well. With that being said this is one of the two items I keep in my kit. That packaging is extremely protective and sturdy. This blush-highlight palette contains a cream blush, cream highlight, and two powder highlighters. This palette really packs a punch with its high-quality pigmentation. You will have the most beautiful rose gold glow when using this palette.
Purchase this product online at Natasha Denona or at Sephora.
Natasha Denona Tan Palette
This is the second and only other Natasha Denona product in my kit. This bronze palette will warm up your skin for the ideal sunkissed look. It contains a bronzing powder, two powder highlights, and a cream highlighter.
Purchase this product online at Natasha Denona or at Sephora.
Glossier Cloud Paint
It is no secret that I love Glossier. If you keep up with my blog posts it's something I mention here and there. Cloud paint is the go-to liquid blush that I use on myself and my clients. It has great color payoff and is buildable. You can even use this product on the eyes and lips for a monochromatic look. A must-have in my opinion. I carry shades Storm, Puff, Spark, Dusk, Haze, Eve, and Beam.
Purchase this product on the Glossier.com.
Mac Paint Stick Palette
This colorful cream palette is great to keep in your kit for those moments when a pop of color is required. The formula is extremely easy to work with and the color options are endless. You can even make this palette more condensed by transferring the creams into a smaller empty palette.
Purchase this product at your local MAC or on maccosmetics.com.
NYX Epic Wear Eye Liner Pencil
I discovered this product while I was in Target shopping for things I don't need. I justify the purchase because this is now my favorite eyeliner pencil. Creamy, smooth, highly pigmented, easily blendable, and when it's set it's not moving. An amazing $8 eyeliner you cannot beat. I carry Deepest Brown, Pitch Black, Black Metal, Gilded Taupe, and Frosted Lilac.
Purchase this product at your local Target, Ulta, drugstore, and online at nyxcosmetics.com.
MAC Eye Kohl
Your classic kohl eyeliner. Rich in color and easy to blend on the eye. Just make sure to set it with a powder to ensure it will stay in place. I carry Teddy, Costa Riche, Phone Number, and Feline.
Purchase this product at your local MAC store or on maccosmetics.com.
Eye- dentify Gel Pencil Eyeliner
Haus labs was one of my favorite makeup lines. Every product I have tried I loved and this one does not fall short. This eyeliner has the most vibrant, beautiful color range and applies like a dream. They come in a variety of finishes and are just so so good.
Unfortunately, this product is no longer available for purchase.
Glossier Color Slide
Unfortunately, these eyeliner pencils are extinct. Glossier no longer sells them, but they are in my kit and needed to be mentioned. Its range of waterproof eyeliners that comes in a bunch of fun colors. I really like them and they make it easy to add wearable color to a makeup look. They will be missed.
Makeup Forever Artist Color Pencil
This multi-purpose pencil can be used on the eyes, lips, and brows. I purchased this product because I was really looking for a nude eyeliner to have in my kit. I really like the versatility of this product and would definitely purchase more shades. I carry shades Boundless Bisque and Infinite Sands.
Shop this product on makeupforever.com and sephora.com.
Pro MUA's can shop these at Nigels and Frends, and Naimies beauty supply.
Mac Black Track Fluid Line
Your classic gel eyeliner. Creamy, good color payoff, and easy to apply.
Pick up this product at your local MAC store or online at maccosmetics.com.
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil
This was an old favorite that was forgotten but then rediscovered. Use these eye pencils as a liner, shadow, or as a base. It is available in a variety of shades and is great to have on hand for a variety of eye looks. I carry shades Cashmere, Yogurt, Mocha, and French Fries.
Purchase this product at your local Target, Ulta, drugstore, and online at nyxcosmetics.com.
Anastasia Brow Powder Duo
Anastasia is well known for its brow products. I carry the brow powder book, which is a palette with all the shades they sell. It is great as a brow powder, of course, but I also use it to fill in the hairline as well. I carry shades ebony, dark brown, granite, chocolate, medium brown, soft brown, auburn, caramel, blonde, and taupe.
Pick up this product in store at Sephora and Ulta or online at anastasiabeverlyhill.com.
Pro MUA's can shop these products on a discount from Naimes and Nigels.
Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade
This brow pomade is great for bold brow looks or to create small hair strokes to fill in the brow. I definitely gravitate towards my powder and pencils more, but I think it is nice to have a creamy brow product on hand. I carry shades Taupe, Medium Brown, and Ebony.
Pick up this product in store at Sephora and Ulta or online at anastasiabeverlyhill.com.
Pro MUA's can shop these products on a discount from Frends and Nigel's.
Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil
Benefit cosmetics is another company who has been on top of their brow game for a long time. These brow pencils are rich in color and come in a expansive variety of shades and undertones. You can easily create hair like strokes for a natural brow or go bold with these pencils. I carry shades 2.5, 2.75, 3.5, 4.5, 6, and Cool Grey.
Pick up this product in-store at Sephora and Ulta or online at Sephora.com, Ultabeauty.com and Benefitcosmetics.com.
Soap Brows
This was a huge makeup trend back in 2019/2020 I wanna say. It may or may not be overpriced for what it is, regardless I bought it anyway. This brow soap is most famously used to create the fluffy brown look. It does indeed work and not mad about the purchase at all.
You can pick up this product on westbarnco.com.
Benefit 24HR Setter Clear Brow Gel
Every Kit needs a good brow gel. This is a stronghold clear brow gel. With this, you can easily create the fluffy, brushed-up brow look or simply keep any hairs in place. I am a big fan of any Benefit brow products.
Purchase at Ulta, Sephora, and at Benefit.
Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara
I am not too picky when it comes to mascara. You always want a quality formula, but I feel as though you buy most mascaras for the wand. Maybelline has always been a drugstore favorite and has never let me down. I always keep black, black/brown, and water proof mascaras on hand.
You can pick up this product in most drug stores, Ulta, or online at target.com and ultabeauty.com.
MAC Paint Pot
Paint Pot's are my go to for priming the eyes for shadow. They work great as bases or to wear on their own. They provide nice coverage on the eyelid and you can't go wrong with these. My most used shades are soft ochre and painterly.
You can pick up this product at your local MAC store or online at maccosmetics.com.
Viseart Eye Shadow Palettes
Viseart palettes are a favorite among pro artists. These are probably the best quality eyeshadows I have ever used. They are more on the pricey side but definitely worth the investment. This is a good way to add staple shadows in to your kit. My favorite palettes are the neutral mattes, warm mattes, cool mattes, sultry muse, paris nude, and editorial brights. You can read my full review on them in this blog post.
You can shop these palettes online on viseartpars.com.
Pro MUA's can shop these products at a discount at Naimies and Nigels beauty.
Huda Beauty Obsessions Palettes
I am a fan of these palettes. They have great color pigmentation and are long lasting. The price is affordable and each palette gives you a nice color story. You get a mix of matte and shimmer shades and it covers most of your eyeshadow needs without taking up a ton of room. I carry; ruby, amethyst, emerald, topaz, nude medium, nude rich, mauve, and coral.
You can shop these palettes at Sephora or online a hudabeauty.com or sephora.com.
Haus Labs 4 Way eyeshadow Palette
This is the most used eyeshadow palette in my kit. I use it on a variety of clients especially bridal. It's just your perfect neutrals palette. The matte shades blend seamlessly without being patchy. "Lait with me" is perfect for subtle highlights on the brow bone and inner corner and "Sugar please" is your ideal shimmer shade. It is something I always grab and trust to look good on everyone. 4 way comes in a variety of color stories.
This products is no longer available for purchase.
Haus Labs Stupid Love Eyeshadow palette
I do not carry this palette in my everyday kit, but keep it on hand when I have the opportunity for more colorful looks. This palette has a great mix of matte and shimmer shades. Not to mention the quality and pigmentation are astounding.
This product is no longer available for purchase.
Haus Labs Love for Sale Palette
Makeup By Mario Ethereal Palette
This palette is a brand new edition to the kit, and one of the first products I have bought from this brand. It took me a while to want to buy something from Mario, but this palette is gorgeous and the first introduction. Very excited to break this one in.
You can shop these products at Sephora and online at Makeupbymario.com.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Palette
The pillow talk line is very well known in the makeup community and iconic to Charlotte Tilbury. This palette is perfect for creating rosey, pink-hued eye looks.
This palette is no longer sold.
Danessa Myricks Color Fix
Everyone has been raving about Danessa Myricks and if you haven't heard of her, now you have. Her beauty line consist of a variety of products, but color fix is one of her best sellers. This cream pigment is a multi use product. Can be used as a shadow, liner, mascara, lip stick, blush, contour and so on. Color fix is available in many shades and finishes and is an asset to any makeup look. I currently carry the primary colors, black, white and few of the metallic shades.
You can shop these products in store at sephora or online at sephora.com and danessmyricksbeauty.com.
Pro MUA's can get these products on a discount from Frends and Nigels beauty.
Haus Labs Glam Attack Liquid Shimmer Eyeshadow
This liquid-to-powder eyeshadow is great to use on its own or as a shadow topper. It is highly pigmented and gives you all the shimmer and glam you could ever need. The darker shades are perfect to layer into a smokey eye, whereas the lighter shades are great for everyday glam. You could even use these as a highlight on the face.
This product is no longer available for purchase.
Inglot Duraline
A really useful product to have on hand in your kit. Use this product to revive dried out cream products or turn any powder shadow into a liner.
Shop this product on inglotusa.com
Pro MUA's can shop this product on Nigel's or Frends beauty.
MAC Lip Pencil
Some of the best lip liners on the market. They are creamy and blend easily on the lip, no tugging at all. You can pick up this pencil in a variety of shades. The nude shades are some of the most popular. This pencil deserves a space in every kit. I have boldly bare, edge to edge, strip down, beet, cherry, whirl, talking points, mahogany, subculture, brick, spice, and plum in my kit.
Shop this product at your local MAC store or online at maccosmetics.com.
Haus Labs RIP Lip Liner
I only have a couple of these in my kit, but I definitely need more. These lip liners are creamy, long-wearing, and easy to apply.
This product is not longer available for purchase.
MAC pro lip palettes
These are an absolute STEAL. There are six different palettes and each one has six shades. Perfect for a pro kit with its compact palettes and you can easily mix and customize shades. I carry all the palettes in my kit. You get quality MAC lipsticks for $15 a palette (using a pro discount). Need I say more? I carry all the palettes that they currently have available.
Shop this product in MAC stores or online at maccosmetics.com.
Haus Labs Le Riot Lip Gloss
Shocker. More Haus Labs. I swear this is the last product. Every kit needs some lip gloss and this is what I currently carry. I bought one of their holiday gifts set and was able to get a bunch of lip glosses at a discounted price. These glosses are available in shimmer, sparkly and true shine finishes. I carry entranced, corset, venus, blaze, attitude, chaser, and scream in my kit.
This product is no longer available for purchase.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip liner and Lip Stick
Not to be dramatic but the Charlotte Tilbury Lip liners are the best lip liners I have ever used in my makeup career so far. They are smooth, do not tug on the lip, have an excellent color payoff, and blend easily. The Lipsticks are phenomenal as well. I don't know how they did it but pillow talk shades are the perfect pink nude. I carry all three shades in my kit. They sell them in a mini size at the check out line in Sephora, which is perfect to start out with in a kit.
Shop this product on charlottetilbury.com and sephora.com.
Nars After Glow Lip Balm
These lip balms are essential in my kit. I love using them for supernatural makeup looks to give the lips a light sheen of color. Plus, these are actually super hydrating so it's great for throwing in your bag as your go-to lip balm. I have shades Orgasm, Orgasm X, Turbo, Clean Cut, Torrid, and Fast Lane.