I've been working as a makeup artist for 2 years with 2 different retail companies. I want to start freelancing but I don't know where to begin as far as supplies go. To buy makeup in every shade is pretty expensive. Are there any places that sell makeup at a wholesale price for artists? I'm only aware of MAC pro...any others?
I've just discovered that Makeup Forever sells these makeup artist kits that seem pretty cool. They have a starter kit then a more comprehensive one. I've been working on my kit piece by piece (it also helps to work in makeup retail for the discount) so I don't know if i need everything there, but I'm definitely thinkin about it
Jenniva - You don't need to go out and splurge on more than you need.
main products:
- 3 bottles of foundation (1 light, 1 med, 1 dark)
- 3 shades of concealer
as for the eyeshadow colours that's really up to you to decide, the 88 palette is a great example...but you must remember to use a base underneath the colours to make it 'pop'.
If you have more questions or would like more help on putting a kit together please email me directly and I could help you. =)
@jenniva there is a makeup artist that has her own online supply store and youtube channel. Its called blushingartisan. She sells a lot of sponges, mascara wands etc that we use for our kits. The best part is her prices are really good. Check it out, this should be a great asset for you. I plan to do the same soon. Good luck :)
Wow seems like a great deal. I am however very skeptical of things I can't try in person. If the quality is no good I'll be pretty upset if I spend all that money Lol.
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Oct 26, 2010
Jenniva S.
I've been working as a makeup artist for 2 years with 2 different retail companies. I want to start freelancing but I don't know where to begin as far as supplies go. To buy makeup in every shade is pretty expensive. Are there any places that sell makeup at a wholesale price for artists? I'm only aware of MAC pro...any others?
Oct 26, 2010
Tammy S.
A lot of pro MUA's on YouTube have talked about Yaby Cosmetics. They look really good, too.
Oct 26, 2010
Jenniva S.
Yeah? I've never heard of it...I'm going to look into it, thanks!
Oct 26, 2010
Susana E.
There's always coastal scents palettes. I know of a lot of makeup artists and freelancers who use this palette on their customers!
=)
Oct 26, 2010
Jenniva S.
Have you tried their face makeup before? I'm a bit skeptical because I ordered the 88 eye shadow palette but I didn't like it too much :-/
Oct 28, 2010
Meko D.
I've just discovered that Makeup Forever sells these makeup artist kits that seem pretty cool. They have a starter kit then a more comprehensive one. I've been working on my kit piece by piece (it also helps to work in makeup retail for the discount) so I don't know if i need everything there, but I'm definitely thinkin about it
Oct 28, 2010
Nancei V.
Jenniva - You don't need to go out and splurge on more than you need.
main products:
- 3 bottles of foundation (1 light, 1 med, 1 dark)
- 3 shades of concealer
as for the eyeshadow colours that's really up to you to decide, the 88 palette is a great example...but you must remember to use a base underneath the colours to make it 'pop'.
If you have more questions or would like more help on putting a kit together please email me directly and I could help you. =)
Oct 29, 2010
Patrice T.
@jenniva there is a makeup artist that has her own online supply store and youtube channel. Its called blushingartisan. She sells a lot of sponges, mascara wands etc that we use for our kits. The best part is her prices are really good. Check it out, this should be a great asset for you. I plan to do the same soon. Good luck :)
Oct 29, 2010
Jenniva S.
Thanks so much guys, your comments are really helpful :-)
Oct 29, 2010
Chelsea D.
I found this website and it's perfect for starters, I plan on getting mine from here as well!
http://www.makeupart.net/ProSchoolK...
Oct 29, 2010
Jenniva S.
Wow seems like a great deal. I am however very skeptical of things I can't try in person. If the quality is no good I'll be pretty upset if I spend all that money Lol.