Six Makeup Artist-Approved Indie Beauty Brands To Know
Makeup artists know all the best tools of the trade, and they can be your greatest resource for recommendations. Celeb favorite Melissa Schleicher opens up her kit to share some of her choice goodies from brands that you might not have heard of yet, but are sure to be intrigued enough to try. First, learn why each company's worth your while. Then, check out Schleicher's top product picks and find out why they make their way onto the pro's celebrity clients, like Carrie Underwood.
1/7Learn about these lesser known brands, plus see which products you need to try right now.
Photo: courtesy of Temptu2/7Temptu Pro
What to Know: This beauty brand is most widely known for its airbrushing systems, so you may be surprised to hear that they actually have palette products as well.
Schleicher’s Pick: "Try the Temptu Concealer Wheel. It’s great because there are different colors in the wheel that when combined, perfectly cover blemishes. And it makes you look a little dewy."
Temptu Concealer Wheel, $26. Temptu.com
Photo: courtesy of Shadow Shields3/7Shadow Shields
What to Know: Makeup artist Michelle Villanueva created this handy tool to keep eyeshadow fallout from making a mess out of your makeup.
Schleicher’s Pick: "Tape these under your eye before applying eyeshadow and it catches everything. They’re amazing and cheap!"
Shadow Shields, $10 for 30. Shadowshields.com
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What to Know: This brand is better known for its hairstyling products, but they also produce pro-approved color cosmetics.
Schleicher’s Pick: "The TIGI Eyeliners are rather new. I like a brown versus black because it can be a little harsh sometimes."
TIGI Perfect Eyeliner, $17. Perfumania.com
Photo: courtesy of Pla Beauty5/7Pla Beauty
What to Know: Pla is an environmentally friendly company that also gives back. After a personal loss, founder Stephanie Green-Bass wanted to help the hospital that provided her family with comfort and care, so proceeds of each purchase go to Children’s Heathcare of Atlanta.
Schleicher’s Pick: "I love the Pla Bronzer in Blazing Beauty. It has a little pink in it, so it comes off as a bronzer and a blush. Every person can wear it regardless of your skin tone."
Pla Bronzer in Blazing Beauty, $30. Plabeauty.com
Photo: courtesy of Sorme6/7Sorme Treatment Cosmetics
What to Know: The name of this brand comes from the Egyptian word for the natural black kohl products used as makeup on the likes of Cleopatra. The intensity of these pigmented products will take you straight back to the age of ultra-graphic eye makeup.
Schleicher’s Pick: "I love the Sorme Ultra Lash Lengthening Mascara. You only need one coat. It’s that good! I also use their Dual Finish Powder Foundation. That’s what I use on Carrie Underwood. It’s mistake proof!"
Sorme Ultra Lash Lengthening Mascara, $10. Sorme.com
Photo: courtesy of Girlactik7/7Girlactik Beauty
What to Know: Hollywood makeup artist Galit Strugano founded Girlactik after seeing a void in the beauty arena for great shimmer products.
Schleicher’s Pick: "Try the Girlactik Eye Glazes. They come in all colors and they have a little shimmer. Once you put it on, it stays! Here’s a little trick for shimmer shadows: You can wet them and they’ll look more intense and also last longer."
Girlactik Eye Glaze, $18. Girlactik.com
