Face Secrets Cosmetic Wedges
I love these sponges because a) they’re inexpensive and b) you can use them for any type of product. Liquid, powder, cream, etc.
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Mascara Wands
These are the types of products you want in bulk. You’ll go through at least 2 mascara wands per client.
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Lip Gloss Wands
Another tool you’ll want to buy in bulk. This is only way to keep your lip gloss sanitary. Click to shop
Eyelashes
Don’t be caught without these! Most clients want them. You can buy them in strips or individual but I would suggest buying in bulk. I prefer lashes with an invisible band because they’re easy to work with. Click to shop
Eyelash Curler
The one in my kit is Japonesque but any curler will do. Curling the eyelashes will open up the eyes. Also used to blend false lashes and real lashes seamlessly into each other
DUO Eyelash Adhesive
Available in clear or black, Duo has never steered me wrong. The only downside is that it smells a little fishy, but it’s bearable. Primarily used for eyelash application, but also great for adhering glitter to the skin. Click to shop
Beauty Blenders
These are definitely a splurge but if you take good care of them, they can last you a while. Beauty Blender are great for applying liquid/cream type foundation and blending out blush. Click to shop
Stainless Steel Makeup Palettes
I use these to mix foundations, for primers, concealers, and lipstick. Basically to scoop out anything in a container. Very useful for keeping your products sanitary! Click to shop
Stainless Steel Spatulas
These are used for scraping product out of it’s pan. For example, gel liner, lipstick palettes, concealer jars, etc. It can also be used for mixing foundations. Click to shop
Zpalettes
These palettes are SO useful. I depot lipsticks and store them in a palette that way I don’t have to carry about 40+ tubes. I use them for eyeshadows, blushes/bronzers/highlighters, pressed powders, etc. These make your kit so much lighter and much more organized! Click to shop
Train Case with Wheels
Obvious, right!? These things get heavy so make sure you have wheels. Use the space in them wisely. Mine has several drawers. I use them for products I cannot depot (ie. lipgloss, concealer jars, primers, etc). Click to shop
Cotton
You’ll need cotton for makeup mishaps, for clean up, and for removing makeup. I prefer to use Shiseido The Makeup Facial Cotton because they don’t shed, rip, or leave behind fuzz like cheap cotton pads do. I use them for everything, even removing nail polish.
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Q-tips Precision Tips
Tightly wound cotton specifically designed for makeup touch ups. Click to shop
Makeup Remover
Wipes or liquid. I keep two types on hand (both liquid). An oil-based remover like Lancome Bi Facil for stubborn makeup and a more gentle one like Vasanti Face Off
This comes in handy when your client has flaking skin from a burn or just dry patches.
Apply a moisturizer to the affect surface, and gently exfoliate in circular motions with this brush.
TIP: a clean tooth brush also works
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Pur Minerals Mineral Wash
I absolutely LOVE this brush cleaner. This paraban-free wash is so gentle and can be used for hands, face, and body. I use this to thoroughly wash my brushes. Click to shop
Beauty So Clean Sanitizer Wipes
These wipes are used for removing germs from your products. Wipe away germs from eyeliner pencils, lip pencils, lipsticks, and brow pencils before each client. Click to shop
Beauty So Clean Sanitizer Mist
Spray this on your powders, eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers, highlighters, etc. to remove bacteria from your products. Click to shop
Beauty So Clean Brush Cleanser
Spray this on your brushes and wipe away on a paper towel between each and every client you work on per day. Your brushes still need to be thoroughly cleaned at the end of each day but this keeps them bacteria-free between clients.
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