30 Beauty Products Our Go-To Celeb Makeup Artists Are Thankful For This Year
1/14In the grand scheme of things, makeup artists have a hell of a lot to be thankful for. Amirite? I mean, aside from doing what they love and bringing in bank for it, they also reap a plethora of fabulous industry perks like traveling to incredible places and getting to work with some of the best in the biz. Out of everything, though, they offer up the most thanks to the very tools that allow them to transform their clients. After all, where would they be without their trusty kits?
Now, in case you weren’t aware, MUAs have access to just about every product across the beauty board — new, old, not-yet-out — you name it, they have the chance to test it. In other words, they know what’s good. But like any of us, most of them have a few failsafe staples that they constantly go back to. To get the scoop on their tried-and-true, we asked a few of our favorite artists to reveal the beauty prods they’re most thankful for this year. Click through for the deets — and some major shopping inspo.
© undefined Nordstrom2/14“I use these on a lot of my clients, and they ensure that their skin is fresh, bright, and red carpet ready, plus everyone loves to be pampered!”
3/14Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation
“It's a gem! The formula is light but buildable and offers coverage without heaviness. The finish is stunning; it leaves skin really radiant and glowing. It's perfect for everyday [and] red carpet events.”
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Skin Perfecting Micro-Powder
“On its own, it’s a great powder that leaves skin really velvety but not dry. It's a powder that doesn't look powdery. It perfects, while still letting the texture of your skin show through. It's a game changer!”
4/14“I'm thankful, because I can't live without this product. [It’s] intensely moisturizing for tired skin, beautiful as a dewy highlight on cheekbones, and makes eyelids look and feel more luminous than just glossy. And I am obsessed with the smell!”
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerize Cream Shadows
“[They’re the] easiest way to create seamless, even color on the eyes — sheer or built up to full intensity [and] so easy to use with even just a finger. This product has saved my life so many times. When in doubt, this is my go-to eye shadow.”
5/14“I’m thankful (as well as for my clients) for Creme De La Mer, especially going into wintertime.”
“I’m also thankful for SK-II Facial Treatment Masks. They leave the skin glowing and flawless.”
6/14Dior Skin Nude Glowing Foundation
“Its name says it all. This makeup corrects any skin color imperfections without masking your face. It gives a beautiful healthy glow while still being matte. It’s great for the winter months when you need a little coverage.”
Chanel le Volume Ultra Mascara
“As soon as I started wearing this, I started getting compliments on my lashes, which is why it is my new 'can't live without' product.”
Yves Saint Laurent Full Metal Shadow
“This is a water-based metallic shadow that is totally buildable. I like to apply aquatic copper (number 7) to my full eyelid and finish with a dark brown or black eyeliner, creating the easiest smoky eye. For the more adventurous ladies, I recommend misty green (number 9) over the eyelid and a little above your crease for a perfect ‘70s disco glam — think holiday parties where you won't be forgotten.”
7/14Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Serum
“This product has been a saving grace in my kit this year, and I am so thankful for it! It instantly revives dry, dull skin and really soaks in to create a perfect canvas for makeup. It comes in an oil-free variety as well, for those with oily skin, but either way, I'm giving thanks for it!”
Maybelline Master Graphic Eyeliner
“Never have I been able to do a cat eye so quickly and easily before this product came into my life. I love the slanted marker tip — it makes a thin line in a snap or turn it on its side to create a really dramatic flick. So black, so easy, and stays on forever!”
8/14Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet
“I’m thankful for two products this year that basically go hand in hand. I keep my personal routine simple: clean skin and great lashes. Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet on well-moisturized skin creates a soft veil of oil-free color to even out your skin tone while still being incredibly lightweight.”
Tarte Opening Act Lash Primer + Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara
“This product set has been my secret for the last few weeks — Tarte Opening Act Lash Primer gives your lashes a base of some serious volume and length, which I top with their Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara, a super dark but oh-so-gentle formula that gives major impact, but also washes off easily at night.”
9/14Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation
“Beautiful, fresh skin is my first priority when getting a client’s face ready. Chanel’s Vitalumière Aqua is my go-to foundation to achieve a natural-looking, flawless, and luminous complexion. The perfect combination of hydration and pigment leave my clients’ skin both feeling and looking radiant for cameras. I never work without it.”
“I have these crayons always stocked in my professional makeup kit and stashed in most of my handbags, because I love them so much. These creamy, color-rich crayons leave lips looking not too matte and not too shiny, making it the perfect finish for looking naturally beautiful. I’m especially particular about products that go on my lips, because we consume so much of it, so the fact that these crayons are also 100% natural and non-toxic makes them a staple in my makeup arsenal.”
“This skin-perfecting spray is an absolute must for me every time I approach a client's face. Not only do its ingredients like essential oils offer your skin a rejuvenating source of hydration and have pore-tightening power, but its incredible natural scent acts like aromatherapy, calming and soothing your senses. Its my 'spa-in-a-bottle' face mist.”
10/14“I'm thankful for the combination of Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion and Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. They help me create beautiful and natural-looking skin every time.”
Tarte smolderEyes Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner
“I'm thankful for Tarte smolderEyes Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner, [because] it makes a soft and smoky liner a breeze.”
Josie Maran Argan Moisturizing Stick
“I'm thankful for the Josie Maran Argan Moisturizing Stick. It hydrates lips, moisturizes cuticles, tames fly-aways, and I also use it like an eraser (using a brush) to perfect a cat-eye.”
11/14Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit
“I’m really thankful for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kits. They retooled the formulas and the colors, and they're really incredible. The kits make contouring and highlighting so simple, and there's a color to suit everyone. I use a lot of the fair and light tones to create subtle and real-looking contour on the face and eyes. They blend like a dream too, so whether you're new to contour or a face-sculpting pro, the product is so forgiving. They are the product I didn't know I needed, but now I just love them!”
Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Long-Wear Brow Pencil
“The colors really cover the whole spectrum of brows, and the texture is fantastic. It almost seems like you're building hair volume while filling in the brows. I love it for brow bald spots or for filling in large areas of missing eyebrow. It lays down an incredible foundation that you can wear alone for volume or combine with brow powder to resuscitate even the most anemic brow.”
12/14“I can't live without MAC Strobe cream as a moisturizer. I find it incredibly useful for all skin types. It gives a radiant, iridescent glow to even the driest skin. It's brilliant if you have to cover acne with foundation, which can look dull and cakey. Finish with a bit of strobe cream, and it breathes life back into the skin.”
“I love this modern lipstick because it's unscented, has no taste, is very moisturizing, and has a wide color range. It goes on like a tinted lip balm and the application is beautifully buildable. The coverage also looks like a second skin. This is definitely not your grandmother's lipstick.”
13/14“This year I've been all about the natural brow. And by 'natural,' I mean as natural as possible. I don't want it to look too groomed: not filled in and not painted on. I've been a fan of brow gels for a while, but Boy Brow takes the cake. Its small brush is great for enhancing individual brow hairs, almost like a mascara for your brow, making them look fuller but still genuine. Plus the texture holds more like a wax than a gel, so your brows stay in place without getting crunchy.”
“Thank you makeup gods, you have granted all of my wishes. You are saving my shoulders from a lifetime of pain. You have truly listened to the wants and desires of all makeup artists everywhere. Finally, I can carry around all of my beautiful, high pigmented, gorgeous Nars colors in ONE palette! It's like a Christmas miracle rainbow bursting with unicorns and champagne and happiness. Celebrate, because all of your makeup needs are now easily accessible in one lightweight location. REJOICE!”
“Personally, I am a makeup minimalist, and I like my own routine to be as simple as possible. I also like to make it easy for my clients to touch up their makeup after they leave me. That's why I love Tarte's LipSurgence Lip Tint. It provides just the right amount of color to make you feel done up without feeling overly done. The chubby pencil style is easy to apply — simply draw it on like a crayon. You can apply one coat and blot for a barely there stain, or you can apply multiple coats for a brighter pop of color.”
14/14Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit
“You can transform your face with the cream contour, plus create a foundation with mixtures of color blushes and eyeshadows plus concealer.”
Lip Balm
“I cannot live life if my lips are chapped. I cannot go through my day without it.”
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