MY KIT
An artist’s kit is typically the most important thing that they own! A lot of time and care has been taken to choose what items will be carried in their makeup kit. I have always been interested in new and innovative beauty products. As trends and tastes change, so does the technology to make products. I believe artists must continually evaluate the contents of their kit. As a freelancer, I have participated in many different pro trainings but do not work for any specific line. I do not believe any one makeup or hair line carries the best of everything, so I try to use the standout superstars of each line in my kit. Every single item has been chosen and tested by me to perform and photograph beautifully. All products I use are cruelty free.
CONSUMER VS. PRO PRODUCTS
Often times clients like to see products that are familiar to them but they may only be familiar with consumer brands they have seen in departments stores or makeup boutiques such as Sephora. Pros have different needs for their products and sometimes shop at “pro only” places. For example, in daily life I love my foundation to have an SPF in it. However, I would never want to use that same foundation on a client who is going to be photographed using flash photography because it could give the camera “flashback” or look strangely pale and mask-y in photos. I can’t imagine many people would buy pure yellow or black lipstick but pros may use them in their kits to mix in with other lip colors to make them warmer or darker in color. Makeup pros are known for their love of highly pigmented cosmetics with great color payoff but those can be the hardest for consumers to blend and match. Consumer brands might use makeup with less pigment because it is more user friendly.
SANITATION
I am religious about keeping my kits clean and sanitized. I follow the State of Minnesota guidelines as well as the CDC’s. I believe every client deserves to have a clean and sanitary application of makeup and use of brushes and tools. This process is something all professionals are required to learn and an important criterion in your selection of an artist.