In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact products I’ve been loving lately for bridal, commercial, and on-set work—and more importantly, why they’re in my kit. If you’re a newer makeup artist still building your kit, this is the kind of episode that will save you money, time, and frustration. You’ll hear how each product performs on real jobs, which skin types they’re best for, and how to decide what’s worth buying based on your budget, your goals, and your clients.

Favourite products right now:

Listener Q&A: “How do you keep it interesting when you’re always doing natural makeup?” This job can be repetitive. Most of us aren’t doing dramatic transformations every day. But natural doesn’t mean boring. I talk about why I stick to natural looks even for TFP, how I keep things fresh by constantly adjusting my technique, the challenge of making someone look camera-ready and still like themselves, and why nuance, not variety, is where the real artistry lives.

Bonus tips for new artists: How to test products without a full client roster, how to document your work so you know what’s actually working, why “good enough” is sometimes better than perfect, and how to avoid wasting money on the wrong products.

If you’re building your kit, practicing your application, and trying to get more confident with real-world makeup, you’ll love this one. 

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