What Do The Top Makeup Artists Carry To A Film Shoot?
Ever wonder about the super-glam life of makeup artists to the stars? Wonder what's in those makeup kits? Here is a list of what goes into a Basic Pro Makeup Case. This is what we carry to each simple shoot...
Cleansers, Toners & Moisturizers: these need to be skin type-specific - oily, normal, combination, dry and products suitable for acne conditions (believe it or not, celebrities are not immune from pimples)
Makeup Remover - Facial: pads & liquid
Eye Makeup remover: Pads: Oily & Non-Oily
Bases or Foundations: liquid oil base for older or dry skin- duel finish, wet or dry applied for all other skin ( I use all mineral bases)4-6 shades of each type
Concealor -Highlight: light- medium- dark (I use my high pigment mineral bases)
Loose powder light & dark (Mix at will)
Blush cool & warm colors about 12
Eye shadow primers: dry and cream (light color)
Eye Shadows: neutrals- cool & warm colors. Matte most important, all others are for Fashion/Glamour looks (I run with about 25 to 30
Powder Contour- to reinforce for photography
Powder Highlight: for touch ups
Eye Pencils: assorted colors: Black& Brown are mainstay
Mascaras: Black& Brown Clear (I keep Navy as well)Clear for kids & Men and to use for brows!
Lash lengthener
Lip Liners assorted colors 6-10 assorted colors
Lipsticks: assorted colors 15-20 to mix
Lip Glosse: assorted colors 6-10 make sure you have clear!
Tattoo cover & Color correctives
Assorted false Eye Lashes: Individual & strip
Lash Glue (DUO only)
Brushes: Have a few sets, make sure they are good, they are the extension of your hands! Get a brush roll to keep them in.
Brow & Comb
Lip
Eyeliner
Eye shadow Angle
Shadow Fluff
Blending
Blush
Contour
Dome/Powder
Kabuki
Tissues: full size box and mini's
Q-Tips: good ones
Visine
Cotton pads
Wet wipes: non scented
Capes: Vinyl & cloth
Eye Lash Curler
Tweezers
Small sharp scissors
Brush Cleaner
Non latex wedge sponges-Sea Sponge small & (large for body makeup)
Stipple sponge
Stage makeup: assorted colors for bruises, burns, black eyes bug bites etc.
Hair clips
Nail polish remover pads
Small spray bottles for water-baby oil-alcohol
Pencil sharpeners have a few!
Blotting Papers
Carmax for lips
Velour round powder puffs
Roll of paper towels
White hand towels
Waist pack for: brushes & scissors & for making your life easier.
Clear bags for each talents makeup to take on set
Sun Screen (they will ask for it!)
Disposables: mascara wands-lip brushes-sponges-use & toss.....
Set Bag: to carry all your talents makeup & extras on set or location
Rolling Makeup Case
and this is less than half of what we need when we do a movie...LOL