Do Artists Offer This?

Jan 20, 2013

Chrissy F.

I am a freelance makeup artist who mainly works with bridal parties. I was contacted by a bride this weekend, she asked me this...


One last question, I know others offer "touch up" make up like powder that I could use during the evening if my face gets oily/greasy. Do you offer any thing like that?


I have never offered product for my brides free of charge. I always suggest for them to get powder for the day of, but never have I been asked if I GIVE it to them. I think this is ridiculous. Has any other artists offer things like this?

Jan 20, 2013

Brandy M.

I am not an artist...but as a customer I would never expect that. 

Jan 20, 2013

Victoria T.

Some artists i know of give lipstick/gloss but not powder or anything for her face. Perhaps you could purchase her super cheap blotting sheets if shes really being a diva, lol. But i have never heard of an artist giving face products

Jan 20, 2013

Vanessa C.

Why dont you just tell her youll sell it to her

Jan 21, 2013

Chrissy F.

Vanessa, why would I sell her something that she can go out and buy herself. I'm not a retail store. 

Jan 21, 2013

Jewel K.

Hi Chrissy .... I am an mua and work with a lot of brides... When I started 3 years ago I wanted to try to do something that would make me different than other artists.... After a lot of research..... I decided on making each of my brides a gift bag..... It's basically some essentials they need on their special day!!! I do always include a Mac gloss or lipstick for touch ups..... In many other cases I recommend products toy clients.... I will purchase the product for them (use all your discounts) then I sell it to my client.... It's works for both the client and u!!!! We all want our clients happy even if some of the demands are outlandish !!!!

Jan 21, 2013

Katrina S.

Just politely tell her you don't sell products, but recommend some brands (both high-end and cheap) she could purchase herself if she wants. 

Jan 21, 2013

Jewel K.

Sorry for some of my grammar errors......

Jan 21, 2013

Chrissy F.

That's what I did Katrina! 

Jan 21, 2013

Tiffany M.

My MUA offered me an "oops kit" for my wedding for $15 it included my lipstick and concealer which she put in those contact case things you buy from the drugstore a small tester size of some perfume a few safety pins a piece of chalk 2 band aids and a few breath mints...even though I paid for it and it wasn't "given" to me...I really liked that she offered this little kit...and it came in handy

Jan 21, 2013

Chrissy F.

I would totally offer to pick up the necessary products, but would need to be reimbursed. If I were to offer a touch up kit my prices would increase!

Jan 21, 2013

Melissa H.

I give them the lipgloss that I use on them for touch ups. And a few of the brides actually asked me to stay for the wedding so I could redo/ touch up their makeup for the reception. That's always fun :). Of course it costs more to them but they didn't seem to mind. 

Jan 21, 2013

Joy M.

I'm an artist and do mostly bridal and do provide a touch-up. I buy disposable wands, tiny jars (w/lids), and mini snack bags with a customized lip color I used (scraped lipstick from japonesque palette) and a squeeze in same jar of gloss (i buy tubes for easy dispensing: lancome, bath and body etc). Then if they are oily I give them blotting papers in their baggies. Since I airbrush there isnt a need a touch up color, but you can get powder samples from mark cosmetics. I include this in my fee for each person. I got out of retail cosmetics bc I dont want to sell stuff anymore- including a touch-up for each person. 

Jan 23, 2013

Emma M.

I tend to include a touch up kit in my fee. This includes blotting sheets and lipstick or gloss. I think it is a nice touch. 

Jan 23, 2013

Anne-Sophie S.

it's an additional fee normally,,, 

Jan 23, 2013

Nikkia S.

Say you will provide it if she pays for the product! Your not Santa Claus!

Jan 23, 2013

Olivia D.

Hi Chrissy,

Like others stated, when ever I do a bridal party, I usually buy the lipgloss/lipstick I plan on using that day and just give it to them as a little wedding gift. As for powder you can do what the other stated and come up with your own little "oops kit" and charge a little extra. If they dont want to pay for that, just advise them to buy a touch up powder. 

Jan 24, 2013

Michelle S.

I've gotten my makeup many times at Salons and they do give a little pallet type of lip eye and powder for touch ups. I thought that was normal and I would be sad without it

Jan 24, 2013

mallory w.

I give a mini gloss and blotting papers 

Jan 24, 2013

Sonja B.

where do you get those mini glosses/lipstick? about blotting sheets. do you give a package, how do you give it and what brands? thanks

Jan 29, 2013

Harriet M.

my makeup instructor said its a thoughtful thing to do especially if you are making good $ off the job like doing bridesmaids plus bride. it doesn't have to be full size it could just be sample or a cheaper brand. its the thought that counts ;) 

Jan 29, 2013

Emma E.

I do I will go to the drugstore pick up the revlon nearly naked power and give it to them for the night after the night I get it back 

Jan 29, 2013

Devon W.

i work bridal and we do blotting papers, small hairspray, business cards, a tiny bit of their lip color, and bobby pins in a little bag... goes over nicely. it is included with the cost of service. 

Jan 29, 2013

Katelyn H.

I think the offer of a touch up kit is great but I would definitely charge them for it. it's great for a bride but they should expect to pay for it

Jan 29, 2013

JuliAnn E.

I've had my make up done professionally and I would never expect that. I do ask for tips to keep it set.