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14 Staples For Your Makeup Kit

Posted on by Posted in Eyes, Face, Lips, Model In A Bottle, Product Reviews, Tools, Urban Decay

As a makeup artist or just a casual makeup lover, there are certain items that you MUST have in your kit/makeup bag. There are several pieces you want to make sure you have for any day or any season of the year but for the first article, I’m going to only list 14 staple products.

 

1. Eyeliner Pencil Sharpener

It is important to keep your pencils sharpened for smooth application. As a makeup artist it is also required that you sharpen your liners before AND after using them on a client. I prefer a housed eyeliner sharper because it keeps the mess down.  The Urban Decay Grindhouse is a favorite of mine because the blade is very sharp and it doesn’t cause the pencil to split no matter how cheap the wood (lol)

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Urban Decay Grindhouse Available at UrbanDecay.com

Retail Price: $10.00

 

2. Stay Spray

Stay sprays or settings sprays are very important. You can create the most beautiful face but it can be ruined by weather, sweat and/or water. I recommend a matte waterproof stay spray that isn’t too stick and doesn’t irritate the skin.

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Skin Formula Makeup Setting Spray Available at ModelInABottle.com

Retail Price: $12.00 Sensitive

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Retail Price: Starting at $6.00

 

3. Oil-free Moisturizer

4. Eyelash glue (latex free)

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$8.00

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$4.90

 

 

5. Brown matte shade

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6. Bottle of alcohol

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7. Makeup Wipes

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8. Primer

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9. Q-tips

Q-tips can be used to clean up around the eyes when a clients eye get watery from lash or eyeliner application. Q-tips can also clean up concealer.

 

10. Tissue

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11. Interdental Brush

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I know you are thinking to yourself, why would I need interdental Brushes in my kit?! Well it’s pretty simple and smart, you can use these little tools to apply mascara to the bottom lashes perfectly. I told you it was pretty smart.

 

12. Lash applicators

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13. Translucent powder

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Retail Price: $10.00 Ben Nye Luxury Powder

The best translucent powder that I have come across is Ben Nye Luxury Powder. It’s an amazing matte with a subtle finishing. Often compared to French powders with silky-fine textures. The Ben Nye Bella line of powders are translucent with just a hint of color. The Bye Nye Banana Powder became notorious following the classic “Kim K. Contour.”

14. Black Liner

Any waterproof black liner can do the trick. Liner can turn a basic look into a professional makeup beat. Remember you heard it hear first.

 

Model In A Bottle Setting Spray Review

Posted on by Posted in Face, Model In A Bottle, Product Reviews, Tools

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Model In A Bottle Setting Spray

Setting Spray is a staple in all makeup kits. No matter if you are an eventing makeup wearing or a professional makeup artist, setting spray is essentially in every makeup bag.

Not all setting sprays are created equal. Some are too wet, don’t last all day, or are too sticky. That is NOT the case with Model In A Bottle Setting Spray formula. When used as directed, applying 2 to 4 times all over the face it is resistant to smudging, tears, humidity and water. It’s perfect for emotional brides and mother of the bride.

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Model In A Bottle Setting Spray

Model In A Bottle Setting Spray has a new formula for sensitive skin. Which is why Model In A Bottle Setting Spray just made it 100% better!

 

Price | $18.00 – Model in a Bottle Original Formula

$21.00 – Model in a Bottle Sensitive Skin Formula

Availability | Model In A Bottle 

Product: Model In A Bottle Setting Spray drys quickly, and isn’t sticky once it dries. It dries to a matte finish and doesn’t create additional oil or shine.

Pigmentation: This product has no pigmentation. It’s translucent and dries matte.

Application: Model In A Bottle is very easy to use and doesn’t take a long time to dry. I found it works best when you blot your applied foundation with one ply of facial tissue to absorb any additional oil before you apply. Apply to the face about 8 to 12 inches away from the face in a + formation allow to dry then in a X formation, repeat 2 to 4 times.

Texture: It feels like a dry liquid spray and dries to matte finish.

Longevity: I tested 6 times and found that both Model In A Bottle Setting Sprays lasted over 8 hours without smudging or transferring. It performed very well in extremely warm and cold weather.

Quality Of Ingredients: The original formula of Model In A Bottle Setting Spray has Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice can soothe skin and serve as an anti-inflammatory. Aloe has also been proven to protect the skin from UV damage.

Value Vs. Cost 

      Cost per unit |  2 oz / $18.00 = $9.00 per oz
Overall | Model In A Bottle is a great setting spray. It lasts for over 8 hours, doesn’t cause irritation and helps to absorb oil. It is the perfect spray for emotional brides, dancing prom goers or festive halloween faces.
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