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Enisa H.

Hi everyone! I'm 18 and an aspiring makeup artist. I'm trying to create my MUA kit this year, but it is coming along slowly because i'm also a college student. So i'm wondering how you would recommend me to start? And what would be the best foundations to look into: airbrush, graftobian, MUFE HD, yaby? Tell me why what you use is your favorite too! Thanks in advance. (:

Mari P.

I have a discussion on this same topic and I was recomended Yaby, Ben & Nye and RCMA pallets. Hope this helps ;)

Michelle C.

I recently started using Graftobian and I am in love with the palette. The finish is amazing and the colors blend really well. I have used it on a couple of clients and they love it. I have also heard great things about RCMA, Yaby, and Smashbox. Smashbox Studio Skin is next on my list to purchase.

Enisa H.

awesome! do you think starting off with airbrush is a good idea or should i stick to liquids, creams, and powders for now?

Michelle C.

Based on the advice that I have received, as I am also a newbie, its all about your preference. I haven't used airbrush but I do plan to take a class on it so that I can incorporate it into my kit.

Mari P.

I would agree with Michelle but in my opinion I think that mastering the traditional methods can also be a plus since there are so many techniques to aquire the desired look. Also, @Michelle, is the finish on the Graftobian matte or silky?

Michelle C.

It's a really nice matte finish that doesn't look "cakey" at all. And a little really goes a long way. If you use a moisturizer or mixing medium to thin it out, you can get a more dewy look.

Enisa H.

i'm really leaning towards the graftobian hd cream palettes, but which one should i get, or which ones? neutral, cool, or warm?

Michelle C.

My plan is to have all three so that I have the options for the different undertones. But I currently have the warm palette. The colors work well with everyone that I have used them on and the finish looks great no matter the undertone. I think the warm is more versatile. If you decide to get one, I get the warm. I got mine from paintandpowderstore.com and it was like $1 or 2 cheaper than it was on camerareadycosmetics.com. SUPER fast free shipping.

Katie A.

mac face and body i used to hate but now working in a salon they stock it and i actually love it, the colours i tend to use most are n3, n5, c3 and c5 they can be mix to make different shares and they'll last you ages. The coverage is buildable from sheer to full coverage! x

Andii J.

If i can give any advice it would be to palette everything :P MAC pro Palettes are a godsend haha

Maura Z.

I want to be a makeup artist too and after this year i'm going to beauty school to get my license. But I have a question, how you were all talking about the foundations, do they make foundation palettes in certian brands or did I read that wrong? And if you are doing weddings, prom, etc do you have to have your own foundations for each client included in your kit or do they purchase their own?

Enisa H.

yes, they do make foundation palettes for certain brands. (: google graftobian cream foundation palette and something should come up. and for clients you should definitely have a foundation that suits them in your kit, which is why a palette is so useful.

Dajuanna S.

This is such a great help I've decided to become a makeup artist as well in January and I'm trying to get my kit together thanks for this

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