Besides brushes, there are a few other tools that you need to carry with you. These are tools that allow you to prepare and perfect every makeup application including tweezers, spatulas, curlers, and on-set disposables—all of which are crucial to your artistry. Most of these items are available at drugstores, makeup boutiques and online. Here are some of favorite essential tools and disposables.
Wedge Sponges
While I am not a fan of applying makeup with a sponge, I do love a wedge sponge for erasing mistakes, buffing out edges or blending down makeup. The softer non-latex material leaves no lines behind when you are working.
Disposable Mascara Wands
You can avoid contamination and danger of infection by using disposable wands to layer mascara on your client’s lashes. A great pro tip: Since we buy and love most mascaras because of the wand, you might want to save your applicators from your mascaras when you throw out the tube. You can clean and disinfect them after each use in place of your disposables.
Powder Puffs
Powder puffs work with powder, help absorb oils, and create a shine-free, poreless looking finish. These are great for setting makeup and can help with keeping your hands off your client’s face, breaking down your makeup application.
Cotton Pad and Cotton Swabs
These items are inexpensive and great to have on set for blending, shaping, or removing makeup for quick changes or to clean a face.
Slant Tweezers
For easy clean up of a brow or the application of a faux lash, these tweezers work wonders. Their slanted tip offers precision, making them great for removing unwanted hair on the lip or anywhere on the face. Like brushes, they are available in many price points.
Eyelash Curlers
This tool is an easy way to open up the eyes and make them appear brighter and wider. Every artist has their preference with lash curlers. Many lean towards the Shu Uemura curler, Kevyn actually designed the Shu Uemura curler and wanted to develop something bigger to accommodate eyes of all shapes and sizes for his own line. His curler allows for any kind of contour, but uses the same silicone technology as the Shu Uemura. Billy B’s Lash Curler is the perfect size and does not have the metal bits on the outside that prevent you from curling an entire lash.
Metal Spatula
Keeping your kit hygienic requires a steadfast commitment to refrain from double dipping your brushes, thus contaminating your product. A spatula can help you remove what you are working with from its container. Then, you can place it onto a palette and have fresh, unpolluted product at the ready.
Mixing Palette
For mixing and custom matching as well as for health and safety precautions, a mixing palette is an invaluable tool.
Safety Scissors
For lashes or any other cutting that comes up, these can be an on-set lifesaver.
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