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Becoming A Bridal Makeup Artist - Part One
Let’s Talk Money
Weddings can provide a steady and very good income for makeup artists. Brides and bridal parties are very good clients. An artist can survive on this income alone, but the artist MUST be business savvy, so let’s talk business.
This is Part 1 of a four-part series on being successful as a makeup artist in the bridal industry. Bridal forms will be posted as part of this blog. Please subscribe to this blog below to see the continuing saga.
Let’s Keep It Legal
You want to make money, but you don’t want to lose that money in a lawsuit and you don’t want your business to shut down. When you're dealing with brides and bridal parties you are dealing with “civilians,” very emotional “civilians.” You MUST do everything by the book. God forbid someone get an eye infection right before their wedding and they blame you for it. The legal fees and damages could top 6 figures, so just don’t go there.
Imagine if mom of the bride steps on a curling iron that your assistant left cooling on the floor. Now she can’t wear shoes at her own daughter’s wedding. You are going to pay for this.
Imagine if your brush cleaner spilled and ate the top layer off a $2,000 antique table. OK, it was purchased at a garage sale for $50, but now that you’ve damaged it it’s an heirloom worth thousands. That’s going to cost you.
Imagine if the bride had an acne break out on her wedding day. It ruined her photos, her wedding and her life. She blames it on the makeup, just because she can. That's going to cost you.
Legal fees alone can cost you $60,000 so you'd better have liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Let the insurance company fight for you.
You will need a business license. Why? So you can open a business checking account. You will need at least a business license to obtain liability insurance with many insurance companies.
A business license is pretty cheap in most areas, and again Google is your friend. Just search “business license” in your state and follow the online instructions on your state's website.
You can do business without a license and without liability insurance but consider yourself warned. This could end very badly for you should you ever own anything worth taking (like property).
Google the laws in your state. Look on the cosmetology website for your state. Generally it will spell out clearly what you can do without a license and what you cannot. In most (but not all) states you must have a license to do makeup in exchange for money. In California there is an exemption for the “entertainment industry.” As entertaining as brides are, they really aren’t considered part of the “entertainment industry.”
How will the license police catch you if you’re going to hotels and homes to do bridal makeup? They probably won’t, but if you’re sued you’ll be in trouble and lawsuits are very common everywhere in the USA. My advice is to keep it legal.
Insurance
So you’re doing makeup legally in your state, or you’ve decided to gamble and do weddings anyway. As a business you will need liability insurance. Talk to an insurance agent! Tell them exactly what you do, tell them what licensing you have, and pay the premium for the insurance.
In most cases liability insurance is affordable, but if you’re doing makeup illegally, chances are the insurance company will never pay in a lawsuit (even if you paid the monthly premiums). So again, you need to do this service legally. I know you’re thinking “I own nothing, sue me!” While it’s true that if you own "nothing" very few lawyers will go after you, but if you own anything at all you put those assets at risk in a lawsuit. Proceed with caution.
What about protecting yourself with an LLC?
This isn’t a bad idea and it’s usually under $1,000.00 to set up an LLC. An LLC can help protect your personal assets from lawsuits, but it won’t protect you if you have injured someone while illegally working (without a license where required). So again, get the proper licensing and liability insurance. My advice is to also talk to a lawyer. I’m not a lawyer.
Now you’re working, legally right? Ok, let’s move on…
You Need A Domain Name
You will need a domain name for your website that tells the potential bride that you are serious about your business. Cute names may be ok for lower-end clientele, but higher-end clients generally prefer to hire a makeup artist with a name, a real name.
If your own given name is not too hard to type or remember, that’s really the best domain name for you (in my opinion and with my experience). JaneSmith.com is great if your name is Jane Smith. If your name is Gertrude Stephanopoulos I might consider shortening it to something like GertrudeS.com.
You need the bride to remember your real name and your domain name. The name should be easy to say and type. If you’re targeting middle-income and lower-end brides then something like BridesbyJane.com or something similar is just fine.
Getting a good domain name is hard because most common names are taken. A good name is well worth owning for the name recognition and SEO. Stay away from anything too cute if you want high end clients to take you seriously.
If someone has your domain name and isn’t using it, you can offer to buy it for a few hundred dollars. You have nothing to lose by offering. Do a “WHOIS” search and see if you can contact the owner to buy the domain name from them. It’s worth a shot!
If your name is being used by someone and they have a website and/or won't sell it to you, just change up the name a bit and get something similar. I suggest staying away from .net, .co, and anything but a .com. You don’t want to send potential clients to a .com that you don’t own. Most people type .com as their first try.
Let’s say someone owns JaneSmith.com. Instead of buying JaneSmith.net and having those customers accidentally go to janesmith.com, I suggest you buy JSmith.com or jsmithmakeup.com. The point is that you don’t want to send any client to a competitor or other business.
You Need A Website
You need your own website, not just a social media site. You need a site where you advertise your services and of course show your work. Without a website and a portfolio the chances are slim that you will work much in the bridal industry. I will elaborate on your website in Part 2 of this blog.
To recap: I’ve given you most of the bad news. Once you have proper licensing, insurance, a domain name, and a website, you’re ready to move on. Part 2 is coming soon. Sign up below to get notified when it's posted.
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Battle of the Banana Powders
Most consumers understand that there are knock-offs or fakes being transported out of China by the shipload every day. If something sells well (goes viral) in the beauty industry, it’s really just a matter of weeks before the knock-offs flood the market.
The knock-offs/fakes are often very well done. Same name, same label, same packaging, same look and feel; however, in most cases they do not use the exact same ingredients. This knock-off trend started many years ago. You can look at Louis Vuitton sold on third party sites; there are seemingly more fakes for sale than there are the real thing. MAC Cosmetics has been knocked off for years. The popular belief is that China makes most knock-offs, but I assume other areas produce some as well. It’s actually very easy to do, and the profits are large in most cases.
Due to the number of fakes on the market it appears to the average consumer that most brands have given up the fight to stop it. The consensus among many is that if you buy a knock-off you get what you deserve. The purse falls apart in the first few weeks, the makeup looks bad, it’s all "just desserts" for the naïve or less fortunate in society. That seems a bit harsh to me, but I’m not playing judge here.
What happens when a major company copies a smaller brand and comes out with their own version of the smaller brand’s most popular product? Same name, same container, seemingly the same product? I assume it’s legal, but I’m not a lawyer. I’ve seen a few major beauty stores do this. Is it ethical? Does David (let’s call the small family business “David”) have a chance against Goliath (lets call the billion plus dollar businesses “Goliath”)? Goliath can buy media influencers for thousands of dollars per gig, and they can afford as many as they like. Goliath can afford a marketing team, and has the pull to get their press releases into the top magazines. David, the smaller business just doesn’t have this kind of money. All they have is a great product that took years to formulate and bring to market.
Take a look at the two “banana powder” products here. One powder has been manufactured and sold by Ben Nye for many years, as far back as I can remember. Ben Nye is a family-owned company that accessed the American dream without stockholders or big investors; Ben Nye is well known in the theatrical makeup business, it was founded by Makeup Artist Ben Nye. Ben Nye made great products and grew the family business with hard work and perseverance over the years. The other suspiciously similar banana powder was recently introduced by a beauty industry giant, a well funded beauty chain store. The very similar powder was brought to the public with the same product name, same container, and to the naked eye the powder looks the same - only the brand name is different.
The original Banana Powder made by Ben Nye is a few dollars more, but then again it is the original, made and packaged in the USA. Who knows how close the the "other" powder formula is to the original Ben Nye? Will people be fooled into believing the "other" powder is the one everyone is raving about on the Internet, the one made famous because Kim Kardashian wears it? I personally think so. Did the big beauty chain count on this mistaken identity? I have no idea, but why make a product look identical if you were not trying to make the consumer believe you were related somehow? So, is it right or wrong? Is this just capitalism at work? I would love to hear your opinion on this. Please let us know what you think.
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Becoming A Commercial Makeup Artist – Part Four
If you have followed along with Part One, Two, and Three, you now have your "Hit Lists" and have already sent your first of many emails to your Hit Lists.
So what now? It’s time to delve into marketing yourself as a Commercial Makeup Artist.
Search Engine Optimization - Google
Now that you have a website you need to market it. You can have an expert optimize your site to rank higher in Google searches, but let’s be real - it’s unlikely you will pop up on the first page with a term as widely used as "makeup artist." I suggest investing in Google Adwords. This can be costly, but not if you do it right. You can pay a company to do this for you, but it’s really not that hard if you know how to follow directions.
Go to https://adwords.google.com/ and set up an account. You will need a credit card to link to your account.
You will start by making a "campaign." Follow the instructions and make your first ad. These are the important things you want to remember to keep costs low:
Under settings make sure you target just the city you work in. You don’t want people in Hong Kong clicking on your ad and costing you money. If you live close to Los Angeles and this is where you will be working, you will target JUST Los Angeles and a radius around Los Angeles (about 100 miles). Your ad should look something like this:
Makeup/Hair Artist Jane Doe Film/Print/TV/Video Specializing in Natural Makeup
I would highly suggest if you do bridal and special occasion makeup that this is done on a separate ad and not mentioned as part of this ad.
Under settings, make sure you do NOT chose Display Ads, you want to choose just Google and its ad partners.
You will then be asked to enter key words, and this is where you must be careful. All of your key words and phrases need to have "quote marks" on each side to avoid having your ad pop up under unintended searches (where you will pay for clicks you don’t need). Following are examples of good key words and phrases:
"makeup artist San Diego" (using your own city of course)
"print makeup"
"makeup artist for photography"
"makeup artist for video"
"makeup artist for ads"
"best makeup artist in San Diego"
"makeup and hair artist"
"makeup artist agency"
"modeling agency" I use this because if they are looking for a model at an agency they need makeup as well.
"best makeup artist in San Diego"
You will also want to use NEGATIVE key words. You don’t want brides and others to find this ad. You can do another ad for those clients.
bridal
special occasion
brides
salon
MAC
cheap
Make sure you set your daily budget at what you can afford, and make sure you watch it daily. This will cut the ad off at whatever dollar amount you set.
Set your budget for each keyword. Some keywords are better than others. You will know which ones are best for you after you watch your campaigns. You will need to watch them closely.
This is something you will need to play with and work on regularly but it’s the best form of advertising right now for this kind of work. Once you have your client base built and word of mouth has spread, you can then cut back on the Google Adwords advertising.
To recap: Email your Hit List regularly, utilize Google Adwords, and if you can afford it have your website optimized for searching. Of course, it must be optimized for mobile phones and devices.
Networking
Networking events are usually cheap if not free, so it’s worth it to take advantage of these opportunities. You will meet people in the industry that may be good connections for you. Keep in mind that you are there to help the people you meet, not the other way around.
Dress appropriately to make a great first impressions. I believe it’s best to dress as you would for the job for which you are looking. Black clothing, nothing too short, nothing too low cut, nothing that screams you want to be the center of attention. I suggest covering all your tattoos. Commercial clients tend to be more conservative than most, and you want to give the impression that you will fit in on this kind of job.
I suggest you keep your nails short and clean. I would avoid high heels, flashy jewelry, keep your hair and makeup professional and conservative. Again, you don’t want to give the impression that you want to be the star of the show.
You are there to learn about the people you meet, and you need to be remembered for the right reasons. Exchange cards and always follow up with potential allies and clients with an email letting people know how nice it was to meet them.
Business Cards
You will need business cards before you go to networking events. As a Commercial Makeup Artist your card should be simple and clean. Against opinions of many, I would put a very clean makeup photo on the card because it’s more interesting and shows your work. If you don’t have an awesome image with a real model, leave the photo off.
Avoid using catchy names like Makeup Goddess Jane, etc. Just your name is best. Successful artists normally use their real name, or if your name is hard to pronounce, shorten it - but your real name is best. Let’s say your real name is something like "Chiwetel Ejiofor." Personally I would shorten that to something like "Chi." I might use makeupbychi.com as my web address, or better yet chi.com - however that would probably be taken.
Let’s say you have a common first name like Sarah, and a last name like Wasidowska. I might use the business name Sarah Wasi. This is advice aimed at newcomers to the business. If you are already known in your market you would be best to keep the name people know you by, but please drop the cute additions to your name. To commercial clients it may come across as amateurish. Remember, you want people to know who you are, know your name, remember your name. It’s all about branding.
Monthly postcards
Snail mail is a thing of the past and this makes it one of the best ways to get attention! I suggest getting a post card made with a few great shots of your work, your name and your phone number.
You can send this card with a different set of photos every month to your "hit list". Showing your best natural work is the best way to get the attention of people looking for a commercial artist.
Linkedin
LinkedIn is a great way to promote yourself. Make sure you are connected to people you want to work with in the industry; photographers, producers, makeup artists, hair stylists, wardrobe stylists, Marketing Directors of local companies, owners of local businesses etc.
Stay active and write articles occasionally about set etiquette, natural makeup, etc. Your goal is to stay on the radar of the people that can hire you or be influential in the hiring decisions.
Facebook
People that are considering hiring you may search you on Facebook and social media to see how professional you are, so make sure you have a business page or a personal page that’s very professional.
If you say things or have photos that you don’t want potential clients to see, keep them private among just your close friends. Never say anything about a client or industry colleague anywhere on social media. It can be saved and used against you. Mentioning a client is never good, even if you mention how great they are.
Potential clients generally prefer their business relationships to remain private. Having a client list is different; I would of course put my good clients on my client list.
Resume
Makeup artists really don’t need a traditional resume. I suggest that you have your client list on your website and all social media business pages. You do want potential clients to know that you have worked with real clients and have some experience.
You can also list the years in the industry, but be careful here. If you have been doing makeup for 35 years and you mention that, the potential client may consider you too old to keep up. It’s not right, but it is a good possibility. So I would say 10+ years instead, or even 20+, but you don’t want to give more info than necessary if you’re older. Age discrimination is real in the industry. Discrimination in the commercial industry isn’t as bad as it is in the fashion industry, but it does still exist.
If you have worked in the industry for only 6 months I probably wouldn’t mention time in the industry. Until you have had a few years’ experience in the industry it’s best to leave the time off your information pages.
I personally would leave off makeup schools attended, but opinions differ and it probably won’t help or hurt you. I would leave the word "certificate" off unless there is one required in your state.
If you have an Estheticians license or a Cosmetology license I would certainly mention that. This is a plus, and is important in many states. Please check your own state's cosmetology web site to make sure you are performing services in your state legally.
I hope you enjoyed this 4-part series on Becoming a Commercial Makeup Artist. If you have any questions feel free to post them here in the blog comments.
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Becoming A Commercial Makeup Artist – Part Three
If you have read Part One and Part Two I will assume you now have your own domain name, your own website, and a great portfolio online. Now you need a "hit list."
Your "Hit List"
Let’s address testing for your book. Your book is now online of course, this is 2017. Your images, as I mentioned earlier, must be very good. Everything about the images you show must be very good. One bad image can ruin your chances at a job. I can hear you now – "I need better photos!" How do you get better images if you can’t get the jobs and shoot with better teams?
This is where you need to be persistent. I suggest you make a "hit list." A "hit list" is the top 10 photographers in your area, the ones you assume will never work with you because they get the major commercial work and have great teams already in place. If you don’t know who the great photographers are you need to start Googling and get your hit list together. Please forget the newbies unless their work is what you would picture in your book. When you visit these successful photographers' sites, gather their email addresses.
Narrow your hit list down to your top 10 photographers and start emailing them. You need to email them all. Let these photographers know that you are willing to test on any project they might have coming up in the future. Show them a small sample of your best work. Now sit back and wait for the phone to ring. LOL! You’ll be waiting a long time because one email probably isn’t going to work. It will probably take about six emails to all 10 photographers to get a single response. Until they issue a restraining order you need to keep emailing, about one email per month. The subject line of this email is very important.
Example Subject line:
Makeup Artist Mary Erickson
The reason I put my name in the subject line is to stamp my name on their memory, I want them to think of me and my name when an opportunity arises. I put the word "Makeup Artist" in the subject to make it searchable if and whenever the photographer happens to search their emails for "Makeup Artist," in case they forget my name.
Example of the email:
Dear John Doe,
I found your work while browsing the Internet and I wanted you to know I admire your work. I’m a local makeup artist (I also do hair). I’m sure you have good teams with which you work. However, I would like to be considered should you have any test project in the near future. I am working on updating my portfolio. I would be happy to meet with you anytime to discuss this in person, or you can call me at 555-555-5555. Attached you will see just a few Images I’ve worked on as a sample of my work.
Respectfully,Mary Erickson
Testing is a great way to meet good photographers and show them (in person) that you’re a good artist, you’re reliable, trustworthy and easy to get along with. Of course, when you do get that chance, should you prove otherwise, you lose that chance with that photographer forever.
Let’s say your book is already awesome. Use the same repeating email strategy. It shows you’re humble, willing to work free at least once to establish the relationship. Keep in mind, the purpose of the "hit list" and the continual emailing is to burn your name into the photographers' memory.
Now what? You emailed your "hit list," so now you need another "hit list." This one is for the best Makeup Artists in your area that do commercial work. You need to know who they are and you need to establish a relationship with them. I know they’re your "competition," but they really are your allies in the business, makeup artists without friends in high places don’t generally get far. In fact, the ones who have a hold of the commercial market in your area can keep you out with just a few negative comments to others.
Repeat what you did with your Photographers "hit list" with the best artists in your area, but change your email. Again, the subject line is very important.
Subject Line examples:
I admire your work!
I’ve heard great things about you
Your work is beautiful!
Example Email Body:
Hello Jane,
My name is Mary Erickson. I live in San Diego, and have been working as a Makeup Artist for a few years. I was searching the Internet and found your portfolio and I admire your work. (Say something nice about an image in their book to show them you really did look at it) If you should ever need an assistant I would love to clean your brushes, carry your bags, whatever you need. I’m sure you get these requests frequently and you take a real gamble working with people you don’t know. I would love to meet you for coffee or take you to lunch, at your convenience of course. My number is 555-555-5555. You can call me or text me anytime.
Respectfully, Mary Erickson
Now let’s get started! Even if you’re an established artist who wants to get into commercial work, these emails are crucial. These relationships are crucial. You must have allies and friends. Most cities have a very small group of artists that do commercial work.
Most makeup artists never break into this commercial area, it takes diplomacy, professionalism, persistence, allies and hard work. If you’ve already burned bridges in this area you need to start rebuilding them. It’s time to swallow your pride, send flowers, or do whatever you need to do. You can’t succeed without the help of the major players in your market.
While you mend those bridges, and work on your hit lists, I’ll wait right here.
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Becoming A Commercial Makeup Artist - Part Two
Let’s recap Becoming A Commercial Makeup Artist - Part One:
Commercial makeup artistry can be lucrative
You need to buy your domain name
You need to have an online portfolio
If you’re still reading this blog, I assume you’re serious about getting into or furthering your career as a commercial makeup artist.
I'm going to presume you already have or just bought your domain name and you’ve put up at least a few photos on that site. Please make sure your phone number is on the home page (or on each page)! People are lazy and don’t like to hunt.
I know a few of you aren’t confident in your photos, so let’s talk about images that will advertise your work.
Portfolio
Every image in your book must be professional in every aspect. Your image is as good as the weakest team player on that shoot, so you need to look at each image as the following people would.
Photographer - The photographer is looking at the image from a photographer's point of view. This includes analyzing lighting, composition etc. The photographer is looking at the whole image and not usually looking at just the makeup, just the hair, or just the styling.
Model - The model is looking at the image to see how he or she looks. "Does my skin look flawless," or "is my pose flattering?" And ultimately "does my expression nail the overall feel we were going for?"
The Hair Stylist – "Does the hair work in this image? Does the hair flatter this model, and did I catch all the fly-always?"
Wardrobe Stylist - Generally stylists are called "wardrobe stylists" on commercial shoots instead of "fashion stylists." The wardrobe stylist is looking at the clothing; "Does it look good in the shot? Does it fit the mood of the image? Is the clothing wrinkle free, and is it sitting on the model correctly? Are the shoes appropriate for the wardrobe, and is the jewelry too much, too little?"
Potential client – is looking at all the above, as well as "does this image convince our demographic to buy what we’re selling? Does this image show our product or services in a good light?"
I know you’re thinking "it’s not fair that the client is judging me by the shoes in the image. After all, I’m just responsible for the makeup!" Unfortunately, you are being judged on the entire image.
The client wants an artist that has worked with good teams. It shows them you have experience and good judgement and that good professionals want to work with you. Any aspect of the image that’s weak will turn them off on the entire image.
A quick analogy: You go out to dinner, the scallops are to die for, best you’ve ever had, but they sit on cold tasteless rice and wilted overcooked vegetables on the side, the bread looks soggy and old… You’re not going back to that restaurant because the sides ruined your dining experience, and you quickly forget the scallops are tasty because the meal was just bad.
You don’t care that there were 2 chefs and the one that prepared the scallops was the good one. Why would he or she even cook alongside such a bad chef and why would he work in an establishment that would present food like that? Must be something wrong with him. Maybe he just got lucky on this one scallop dish, yea, that must be it.
If you are thinking to yourself "I need to start over with my portfolio" you’re also contemplating how much of your time has already been spent on it. "How do I get these great teams to work with me?" That’s another blog entirely, but you can’t move on until you have at least 6 very professional all-around great images.
So now go look at your portfolio. Take any images down that do not meet the criteria above. We can’t move on until that painful task is completed.
Telling you how to bring the clients in won’t help you if your portfolio isn’t great. You can’t skip this step and move on. Charm alone won’t get you work in the commercial industry.
Email a few of your industry friends, those who have made it where you want to be one day. If you don’t know any people like this, reach out to strangers (that have made it in the industry). You have nothing to lose. Being ignored isn’t going to kill you.
It’s like sales; someone will respond if you’re persistent. Ask these people whose work you respect to critique your portfolio, and listen to the feedback closely. If you don’t have the guts to reach out like this, stop reading now. You will probably never make it as a commercial artist.
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New Brand Alert: Spark Cosmetics Has Arrived!
We have some extremely exciting news to share with you! After years of research and development, Camera Ready Cosmetics has launched our very own makeup brand - Spark Cosmetics!You know we're obsessed with bringing you the best beauty products in the world. But we wanted to take it a step further by creating a line that combines pro-level performance with user-friendly versatility. Enter Spark Cosmetics. The Spark Cosmetics Backstory For over 20 years, we've been curating an epic selection of makeup from top brands to serve professional artists and beauty enthusiasts alike. In that time, we've seen hundreds of brands and literally tens of thousands of products come across our desks.While many of those products delivered amazing results, they often required serious skills and techniques to apply. As makeup lovers ourselves, we felt there was a need for pro-quality formulas that were also accessible and easy to use.That's when the spark was lit (pun intended!). We put our obsessive knowledge of beauty into action and got to work developing an independent line from scratch.We already have a branded line of products for Camera Ready Cosmetics for tools and supplies. With Spark, our goal was to create a new line with innovations and formulations that expressly met the needs of today’s enthusiasts. These are not simply white labeled, “put your brand name on a package” type products. The Spark Cosmetics Mission Spark is all about democratizing professional makeup and making it accessible to anyone who wants to unleash their inner artist.At the heart of Spark is a "product-first" mentality, relentlessly pursuing perfection in formulations that meet and exceed the highest standards while remaining user friendly. The products are conceived and developed in our office in Dallas, in partnership with a world-class Italian manufacturer. The Spark Product Philosophy and Roadmap
Exceptional performance, effortless application, and versatility across looks - these are the pillars of Spark's product development philosophy. Our formulas deliver rich pigmentation, natural and light textures, buildable coverage, and last the whole day long. They are also supremely easy to use, requiring no formal makeup training.More than just high performance, Spark's products defy conventional categories with multi-use capabilities. This encourages creativity, experimentation, and allows each individual to discover their unique style and self-expression.While the full Spark collection is still in development, we're launching with two masterpieces that epitomize the brand's philosophy. First up, there's the Velvet Muse Powder - a velvety smooth powder formula that blends like a cream. Use it as a bronzer, blusher, or for contouring in any of the six debut shades. You can get creative with where and how to apply this for different effects. This multitasker is just the start of Spark's innovative complexion range. Then there's Ethereal Glow, a revolutionary baked highlighting powder. This finely-milled, buildable formula leaves you with the most ethereal, lit-from-within glow. The texture is so weightless and smooth, it's like applying a veil of luminous perfection. We can't wait for you to experience the full Spark Cosmetics collection as it rolls out. There are more products on the way that are sure to ignite the artist within!
An Invitation to Explore With Spark Cosmetics, the joy of professional-quality beauty is open to everyone. Get ready to explore makeup without boundaries, trying new looks with confidence. Spark's revolutionary products are the tools to unlock your personal beauty aesthetic. Shop the brand now on the www.camerareadycosmeticsshop.com or Sparkcosmetics.com. Let us know what you think of Spark in the comments below. We're so excited to take you along on this journey. About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Introducing Narrative Cosmetics: Unleash Your Artistic Story with High-Quality, Affordable Makeup
At Camera Ready Cosmetics, we are constantly on the lookout for innovative brands that align with our commitment to quality, performance, and value. Today, we are thrilled to introduce Narrative Cosmetics, a brand that empowers makeup artists, enthusiasts, and storytellers to explore their creativity through high-quality, performance-driven makeup products. Let's dive into what makes Narrative Cosmetics a must-try for your kit! Performance and Quality You Can Count On Narrative Cosmetics has quickly gained a reputation for products that not only promise impressive results but also deliver exceptionally. Their formulas are crafted to meet the rigorous demands of professional makeup artists and enthusiasts, ensuring longevity and standout performance under any conditions—whether on set, on stage, or in real life. One of the star products we're excited to showcase is the 12 Color FX Alcohol Activated Palette. Perfect for creating everything from subtle character enhancements to bold, theatrical expressions, this palette activates with a small amount of alcohol and sets to a smudge-proof finish that lasts through long shoots and performances. Its versatility and durability make it an essential tool for any makeup professional. The Quick Drying Primary FX Cream Makeup Palette exemplifies this philosophy perfectly. The palette features rich, vibrant colors that offer an intense, professional-quality finish in minutes. Dries in just 2-3 minutes, perfect for rapid applications during performances. It is resistant to water, sweat, and transfer, ensuring your look lasts all day. Unbeatable Value and Affordable Pricing We believe that professional-quality makeup should not come with an exorbitant price tag, and Narrative Cosmetics shares this belief. Their products offer an incredible value, balancing high-quality ingredients and stellar performance with prices that are accessible to both professionals and makeup lovers. This approach allows you to expand your makeup collection without compromising on quality or breaking the bank. Why Choose Narrative Cosmetics at Camera Ready Cosmetics? When you shop Narrative Cosmetics at Camera Ready Cosmetics, you're not just getting outstanding makeup products. You're also receiving our commitment to customer satisfaction, fast shipping, and expert support from our team of professional makeup artists. We've curated these products with your needs in mind, ensuring that you get the best that Narrative Cosmetics has to offer. Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to discover Narrative Cosmetics for yourself? We knew you would be! Explore the entire collection here. If you want to learn more about their products or even receive a personalized recommendation, we are here to help. Click here to contact a Beauty Advisor! Unleash your creativity with tools designed to elevate your artistry to the next level!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
April Staff Top Picks
It's exciting to find a product that makes your beauty routine easier, makes your makeup or hairstyle last longer, or a new and innovative formula, but with so many new items being released all the time, it can help to have a beauty bestie to tell you what is worth trying. That's where we come in! At Camera Ready, it’s our goal to find those standout products and share them with you so you can experience the magic for yourself! This month, our top picks include a wide range of skincare, hair care, and beauty products that help keep us feeling our best, so keep reading to learn more about them!
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Back in 2022, the original Inglot PLAYINN Soap Brow was my top pick of the year. However, Inglot has answered all my brow prayers and released a brown version! I've always enjoyed the Inglot Soap Brow because it has more of a jelly-like texture allowing it to be more flexible, and it does not require any water to be activated. The softer texture gives me more play time to shape my brows, and it NEVER looks crunchy or stiff! This new brown version gives me great hold AND adds definition to my brow hairs, and I don't ever have to worry about having that white cast some other brow soaps can give. My second top pick this month caught me as a surprise because I haven’t played with any of NYX’s complexion products in a while. However, the serum aspect drew me in because I have drier skin. The NYX Bare With Me Serum Concealer is unbelievably lightweight and smooth, offers medium to full coverage, and packs a bigger punch than I originally anticipated. It’s perfect for no-makeup makeup or if you just prefer a lighter consistency!
Courtney's Top Picks
My top picks this month are all about complexion! The Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder Ultra-Blur is lightweight, glides on smoothly to minimize the appearance of pores, and gives your skin a refined and velvety texture. It’s your skin but better. My skin looks flawless when I pair it with Jason Wu Beauty’s Magic Potion 5 primer. The non-greasy texture ensures comfortable wear throughout the day, and its quick absorbing nature makes it an effortless addition to any beauty routine.
. August's Top Picks
The R+Co Dart Pomade Stick is a pocket-sized weapon to tame unruly hair, and it has been my favorite find this year - it goes with me everywhere! I use it almost daily to tame the frizz around my roots and make myself look a tiny bit neater. It has a super subtle outdoorsy scent and is also perfect for creating and touching up any slick back styles I’ve also been loving the Blend Bunny Cosmetics Lip Oil in the shade Love Bite. It’s so hydrating and has the perfect amount of pigment. It’s kind of sheer, so it’s cute by itself, but I adore it over my other fav lip combos to take them to the next level!
Brendan's Top Picks
Danessa Myricks Beauty Blurring Balm Powder is so great because it applies effortlessly on the skin and perfects it without looking like you’re wearing makeup. This is great for people who just want a flawless finish without looking done up. My second top pick is Indie Lee Coconut Citrus Scrub. It’s great for a self-care moment, has great ingredients, smells wonderful, and leaves the skin refreshed, bright, and prepped for the day.
Liz's Top Picks
Face Atelier’s Glass Skin Water Powder is by far the most unique powder I have ever tried. It creates a cooling sensation when you apply it and feels wet to the touch even though it's a powder. I also love how it doesn't accentuate the texture on my skin and creates a flawless finish. I don't even know how to put into words how this powder has blown me away. I have struggled with my skin and hormonal breakouts for as long as I can remember. After I had kids and hit 30, it was worse than ever. I have tried every product you can think of, and while my skin behaved for the most part, I still experienced monthly, hormonal breakouts that were more annoying than anything. I was curious about KOVO's Tumeric + Face Cleanser when the co-founder first introduced me to it. I started using it, but I wasn't sure it was making a difference after the first few uses. I continued to use it and decided to try Skin1004 Centella Soothing Cream as I heard great things about it. I started to notice a huge difference in my skin. If I ran out of one of these products and used something else in place of it, the hormonal breakouts would resurface. I have been using both products for the last 6 months, and I can't imagine switching to anything else. I love how they make my skin feel and look in winter or summer!
Morgan's Top Picks
I love using the Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer - Illuminating. It's lightweight, smooth, and gives my skin a radiant glow. I like to mix it with my sunscreen, and it looks great on its own. For my hair, R+Co's Grasp Intense Holding Shaping Balm provides excellent hold without making my hair look crunchy or like I piled on a bunch of products. I really enjoy using it to style my curls, slick back my hair, or on my kid's thin fly-away hair.
Jess's Top Picks
Last year, IGK Rich Kid Coconut Oil Gel was one of my top picks, and the IGK Rich Kid Wave Enhancing Air-Dry Cream helps me live my best hair life every day! This product oozes luxury while serving all the justice to my natural wave pattern. A staple in my haircare routine forever. As a no-makeup-makeup girly, good brows are key. I love the quick application and range of shades of the West Barn Co. Brow Pomade, but most importantly, the WATERPROOF 💦 factor for a long, smudge-free wear 🙌.
Feeling Inspired?
Ready to experience the products we can't get enough of? Click here to start exploring our top picks or click below to discover more great products. Want to create your perfect makeup, hair care, or skincare routine? Our team of Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
EXPLORE HAIR CARE EXPLORE SKINCARE EXPLORE SKINCARE TOOLS About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Introducing Queen Cosmetics: Showstopping, Innovative, & Bold
If you're like us and admire the innovative and boundary-pushing products and finishes makeup artists like Pat McGrath and Danessa Myricks have created for the beauty industry, we know you'll love the newest brand to join our Camera Ready Family: Queen Cosmetics! They offer the unique finishes our industry professionals love for editorial shoots and the beautiful pigmentation and innovative formulas our beauty lovers crave. In this blog, we'll share more about Queen Cosmetics and our top recommendations for those wanting to add them to their collection!
About the Brand - An Inspiring Founder Story
Owner Elimar "Ellie" Depaula had been a makeup lover throughout high school, but she set her sights on a business career and went to college. In 2019, she was involved in an accident that left her disabled, and her life changed forever. She moved home to be with her family in Florida and turned to makeup as a creative escape. As Ellie dove deeper into the world of beauty products, she couldn't find any true holographic lip glosses with the distinctive rainbow reflection that holo products should have and wanted to create them. Seeing her determination and passion, Ellie's father gave her a $200 loan to create the products she craved, and she found her new calling. She researched makeup formulations and tested different shade combinations before landing on four core shades, and Queen Cosmetics was born in 2020.
Why We're Excited About Queen Cosmetics
Queen Cosmetics - A Viral Sensation that's worth the hype: Since launching, Queen Cosmetics has skyrocketed to social media fame thanks to its futuristic vibe and ultra-smooth glittery formulations, and it has expanded to offer different lipgloss formulas and eyeshadows with unique finishes and super shimmery shades. Social Media icon Mikayla Nouriega, makeup artist Rose Siard, and even Lizzo's makeup artist have used Queen Cosmetics to create shimmery looks. With each new product launch, Ellie continues to push the boundaries and create new shades and formulas you won’t find in other brands. Unlike other ultra-glittery products you may have tried, Queen Cosmetics' formulas offer intense shimmer and sparkle with a super smooth formula. The bold pigmentation and eye-catching packaging is equal parts aesthetically pleasing and fun to use, and the eyeshadow compact is refillable making it a fun and more sustainable addition to your collection. In addition to making it their mission to develop innovative products with skin-loving ingredients, Queen Cosmetics is dedicated to breaking barriers in the beauty industry and amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. Queen Cosmetics is not just a brand; it's a movement of empowerment and inclusivity.
Our Top 3 Queen Cosmetics Product Picks
While we think all of the Queen Cosmetics products are worthy of being added to your collection, we've narrowed down our top picks to three stunning selections: Holographic Lip Gloss in shade Black Widow: This shade is for bold and editorial makeup lovers. The rich black base offers full coverage and multidimensional holographic glimmer with a single swipe. Diamond Shimmer Lip Gloss in shade Astral Projection: If you're looking for a gloss that makes your lips look bigger, fuller, and shiny- this glimmering gloss has a white pearlescent base and multidimensional shimmer that looks like diamonds on your lips! Sublime Hearts Multichrome Shadows: We couldn't help but include all of the shades as our top pick because of their smooth and creamy texture. Unlike some other multichrome shadows you may have tried from other brands, these glide easily onto the skin with insane pigmentation.
Feeling Inspired? Are you ready to discover Queen Cosmetics for yourself? We knew you would be! Explore the entire collection here. If you want to learn more about their products or even receive a personalized recommendation, we are here to help. Click here to contact a Beauty Advisor! About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Camera Ready Creators Top Picks
Our talented crew of makeup artists, industry professionals, & performers rely on high-performance makeup and beauty products both in their personal lives and while out on the job, so their top picks are the tried and true products you can trust. In this blog, we're featuring their must-have makeup products and why they love them!
The Top Picks Short on time? Here are some of their top picks, but to learn more about each of them, keep reading! Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Carissa St. Clair's Top Picks:
The Makeup For Ever HD Skin All in One Palettes are a new addition to my collection and I am kicking myself for not buying them sooner! The versatility of this product is really the selling point; you can use it for foundation, concealer, cream contour, blush, lipstick, etc.! Another tool I can’t believe I ever lived without is the Sigma "my everything brush” - aka the Sigma F47 Multitasker. It’s an angled natural hair makeup brush and it is AMAZING for foundation. It really gives you a flawless finish and I cannot put it down!
. Kathy O'Connor's Top Picks:
The Blend Bunny Cosmetics Forget Me Not Palette is such a staple in my routine! Such a bendable and easy to work with face and eye pallete! It is full of gorgeous cool and warm tones and beautiful shimmers. The formulas are stunning, and it has quickly become an everyday product for me! If you’re looking for a full coverage creamy concealer that has minimal creasing, you need to try Jouer's Essential High Coverage Liquid Concealer - it's the product is for you! I use multiple shades of this concealer with each look I do to create a flawless and dimensional base. If you’re a full glam kind of person, this product will change your life!
Kristen Fiori's Top Picks:
The Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner is the easiest and most effective way I've found to clean my brushes! It instantly cleans them and the best part is that you don't need to rinse them or let them dry! As for setting spray, Ben Nye Final Seal is INTENSE in the best way possible! Your makeup will not budge no matter how oily or sweaty your skin is. This is a staple for my clients in the hot summer months when I need their makeup to last 12+ hours!
Anyssa Surprenant's Top Picks:
My ultimate favorite product at CRC is the Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation. It gives the perfect healthy natural glow while easily buildable for a full coverage base without looking cakey. It’s my perfect go to for my every day make up AND game day/performance makeup. Another favorite, I absolutely cannot live without is the RCMA No Color Powder. This is another staple in my makeup bag with so many different uses. From my everyday powder for filter-like skin, to keeping my game day make up set in place for hours through dancing, sweating, rain, the hot sun, you name it. I also use it to bake body make-up, specifically my tattoo cover up, perfectly blends and stays all day!
Meet the Camera Ready Creators
Last year, we proudly introduced our Camera Ready Creators Program and wanted to share some of their top picks, too, since they all specialize in a specific form of artistry. Click here to learn more about their specialties & how makeup and beauty products play a role in their careers.
Feeling Inspired?
Ready to experience the products we can't get enough of? Click here to start exploring more top picks or click below to discover more great products. Want to create your perfect makeup, hair care, or skincare routine? Our team of Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
EXPLORE HAIR CARE EXPLORE SKINCARE EXPLORE SKINCARE TOOLS About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Our Favorite 2024 Pantone Color of the Year Peach Fuzz Makeup
If you're a true makeup lover, you'll understand why were thrilled when Pantone announced their 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz! Peach is one of the most popular colors when it comes to makeup because it looks equally beautiful on the eyes, lips, and cheeks, and it is a powerful correcting shade when used properly. To view all of our favorite peach fuzz-hued products, click here, or keep reading our blog!
Learn more about our Peach Fuzz Product Recommendations
How to Wear Peach Fuzz on the Lips Peach can be a complexion-brightening shade, and when worn on the lips, it can instantly make your overall look appear more "fresh" or brighter. It pairs extremely well with nudes, golden tones, copper, corals, and pops of color like green for a spring-inspired look. Peach Fuzz Lipstick and Lip Gloss If you're looking for a sheer peach to give you a beautiful wash of juicy color, the Jouer Tinted Lip Oil in Esprit is a great choice. For a slightly lighter hue that's ultra-affordable, NYX's Butter Gloss in Sugar High provides a lighter, milkier peach that also softens the lips. To achieve that trendy blurred lip look using a peach-toned liquid lipstick, try Jason Wu Beauty's Honey Fluff Lip Cream in Supernatural (you'll thank us later)! If you have a richer skin tone, we recommend opting for a mid-toned peach that leans coral to brighten your look or opt for a peachy brown, like Buxom Cosmetics Full On Plumping Lip Matte in Brunching for a sultry nude look. PRO Tip: If the peachy shade you select is similar in depth to your skin tone, you may want to grab a lip liner to prevent it from washing out your complexion.
Peach Fuzz Makeup for the Eyes If you haven't tried wearing peach eyeshadow, you're missing out! This warmer-toned color is especially beautiful on those with blue or green eyes because it provides a beautiful contrast. However, brown-eyed beauties can create an alluring gaze with peachy shades because it can warm up the look and emphasize golden or greenish tones in their eyes, too! For green and blue eyes, Viseart Peche Petites Fours offers two matte shades for a fresh peachy wash of color and two shimmering shades to amp up the look. For brown eyes, Dose of Colors Sassy Sienna offers richer rusty peach tones and browns for a smoldering gaze. If you're seeking a softer peach look, you can't go wrong with Buxom Cosmetics Straight Up Eye and Cheek Palette, and bonus, it includes a coordinating blush! PRO Tip: A rich brown mascara pairs well with peachy-toned looks.
How to Wear Peach Fuzz on the Cheeks This is where the color peach really shines! Peach blushes give you a youthful, fresh-faced, and playful look, and we offer a wide range of finishes and tones for every complexion. Our Top Picks for Peach Fuzz Blush A makeup artist favorite, The Balm Cosmetics Hot Mama Blush & Shadow offers a peachy-pink glow to the cheeks that gives a soft glow wherever it's applied. If you prefer a blush without a glowy finish, Melt Cosmetics Honey Thief is a slightly more neutral-toned peach that's highly pigmented and super blendable for the most beautiful peachy cheeks. If you prefer a cream formula, Melt Cosmetics offers several peachy shades in their Cream Blushlight range. Our final recommendation for those no-makeup makeup lovers is Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush in Southbound, a mid-toned peach pink that gives an effortless glow and pop of buildable color.
BONUS: Peach Fuzz-toned Correctors & Powders We've already touched on the brightening qualities of peach-toned makeup, but as makeup pros, we also need to highlight the color correcting qualities of this beautiful shade. Using color theory and a color wheel, you'll see that peach is on the opposite side of blue and purple, meaning it can help cancel out those tones when used as a corrector or powder. That's why it's such a favorite for many who have under-eye dark circles with blue, purple, or grayish tones. L.A. Girl PRO HD Concealer in Shade Peach is an affordable and easy-to-use corrector because it's easy to blend and highly pigmented. Another best-kept-secret in the beauty industry is Judith August Cosmetics Orange Masking Cream, a trio of three peach and orange-hued cream products that professionals use to neutralize under-eye darkness and even bruises. Finally, if you're seeking a peach powder to provide a bit of brightness or to combat complexion dullness, a light dusting of KimChi Chic Beauty Puff Puff Pass Setting Powder in shade 04 Peachy can be a perfect addition to your collection if you have a medium-toned or richer complexion!
Feeling Inspired? We hope this blog has inspired given you a few great options to try if you want to add the Pantone Color of the Year to your makeup collection! Explore our top picks here. Have a question for our beauty experts? Click here to send them a message. About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Top 5 Cold Weather Skincare Misconceptions (& Our PRO Tips to Remedy Them)!
No matter how well your skin has behaved over the last few months, be sure to read this blog because even the most predictable skin can be prone to irritation, dryness, or become sensitized as we transition into the cooler months. That's why our in-house Skincare Expert, Chelsie, is sharing the Top 5 Skincare Misconceptions for the cooler seasons! In this blog, we will be discussing the FOLLOWING COMMON SKINCARE MYTHS and mistakes: Not adjusting your environment/lifestyle during the cooler and drier months Using the same facial cleanser during all seasons Mistaking dry, rough texture for dead skin cells vs moisture loss from the skin barrier Only using sunscreen during the spring and summer Not taking advantage the cooler months for professional skincare services
COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #1Not adjusting your daily routine/environment to meet your skin's needs
We love to stay warm and toasty during the cold weather, however, if we stay in the hot shower too long or have the thermostat on high, we are potentially setting ourselves up for dry skin. Having the heat too high or taking extra hot showers to stay warm will draw out necessary moisture from your skin and can cause it to become dry and more sensitized skin. To combat this, use lukewarm water and don't take unnecessarily long showers. To prevent moisture loss at home (or even at work), add a humidifier to the rooms you spend the most time in! These both help to maintain moisture levels in your home so that the drier air does not seek moisture from your skin, but instead from the environment! PRO Tip: Using a more emollient lotion with occlusive ingredients (like petrolatum, squalene, jojoba oil, or olive oil) on the hands and body along with a facial oil can also help seal in moisture and slow moisture loss during the drier seasons.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS SHOP KIEHL'S SINCE 1851ULTRA FACIAL CREAM SHOP SONIA ROSELLI'S WATER OIL SKIN PREP COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #2Using the same facial and body cleanser during all seasons
Our bodies are amazing and can adjust how much sweat and oil it produces to adjust to our ever-changing environments, but sometimes they can use a helping hand. During the warmer months, the main concerns may be reducing blackheads and combating excess oil production, so reaching for a gel-based cleanser during the spring and summer can help! However, in cooler weather, gel cleansers may leave the skin feeling too tight and dry, so our experts recommend opting for a gentler, creamier formula. These gentle cleansers will still remove impurities, excess oil, and makeup, while reintroducing hydration and leaving the skin soft and supple!
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SHOP BIODERMA'S SENSIBIO MICELLAR CLEANSING OIL
COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #3Mistaking dry, rough texture for dead skin cells versus moisture loss and an impacted skin barrier
The first thing that comes to mind when you feel uneven texture on your skin is to slough off the "dead skin", especially with more abrasive exfoliants. However, this rougher & flaky texture can be due to the lower humidity, increased water loss, and windburn. If over-exfoliation occurs, the skin can become rougher and more sensitized, essentially doing the opposite of what we would want! When you have those dry, pesky patches, AHA's are best to stick to versus BHA's or physical exfoliation, as AHA's are water-soluble and tend to have humectant properties (yay extra hydration!) However, make sure you don't overdo it. If you're not seeing an improvement after one use, visit a local esthetician or dermatologist so they may properly diagnose and treat your skin.
OUR RECOMMENDATION
SHOP SONIA ROSELLI'S SEXAPPEAL INSTANT EXFOLIATION SPRAY COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #4Reserving SPF for the warmer months
We know this is a tip we'll bring up in every skincare blog, but it's important to remember UV rays are around ALL year round and can still permeate through the cloudiest of weather. While you may be seeing less direct sun rays due to a lower sun angle during the winter, ice and snow act as little shiny mirrors that will reflect those unwanted rays toward your skin making it more important than ever to cover any exposed skin with a sun protectant. While the various types of UV rays can impact the skin, it's the UVA rays that accelerate premature aging and lead to unwanted hyperpigmentation and loss of elasticity. Preventing damage is much easier (and less expensive) than trying to "fix" the dark spots and potential for skin cancer later. PRO Tip: When it comes to how much SPF to use, a good rule of thumb is to use one ounce for your entire body. For your face, some professionals have used the "finger length" method. Open your hand with your palm facing up, and draw a stripe of SPF the entire length of your middle finger and pointer finger, and that will give you the minimum amount you should use for your face! If you're wearing an outfit that exposes your neck and decolletage, draw a third stripe of SPF down your ring finger and use that amount for the exposed skin.
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SHOP SKIN1004 CENTELLA HYALU-CICAWATER-FIT SUN SERUM SPF50+ COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #5: Not taking advantage of peels and other skincare services
If we're being honest, many of us have likely skipped a few sunscreen applications here or there, and we may be starting to see some hyperpigmentation or fine lines peeking through. The fall and winter months are the perfect time to combat those skincare woes with professional chemical peels and services. Let us explain why! A professional chemical peel is designed to remove the top layers of your skin to allow it to grow back smoother. This can help slow the formation of fine lines and sunspots, but it's important to avoid direct sunlight after each treatment. With less direct sunlight exposure, it can be an ideal time to get a chemical peel, but as always, never skip sun protection, especially on freshly treated skin. PRO Tip: Make sure you work with a professional to schedule peels and treatments based on your own skin's needs and your lifestyle. Remember, achieving the perfect skincare and treatment plan is like a marathon, not a sprint! It's also important to remember that peels are not for everyone, so be sure to contact your local professional.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Brands We Added in 2023
Here at Camera Ready Cosmetics, it's our mission to find the best products that live up to high standards, are a great value, or offer something unique to the beauty industry. We know there are a lot of great products to choose from, but we get it! It can be overwhelming to look for the best hair care, find the perfect foundation for your skin type, or to find exactly what you're looking for. That's why we have a dedicated team of beauty industry veterans including makeup artists, skincare experts, an esthetician, lifelong beauty lovers, and more. We personally test the brands and products we offer to ensure it meets our high standards so that we know you'll love them, too. Of course, we also take your feedback and requests into consideration, and we've proudly added 11 new brands that many of you have asked us for this year!
The Brands we added this year are:: Sonia Roselli Grande Cosmetics Booby Tape Blend Bunny Cosmetics MOB Beauty West Barn Co. Wrinkles Schminkles Skin1004 Made By Mitchell Tinge Lash Lash
Learn more about the brands we proudly added to our Camera Ready family of brands this year!
Sonia Roselli Our makeup artist community has been asking us to add Sonia Roselli to our family of brands, and we are thrilled we were able to add it to our assortment in 2023! Her products have been kit staples for makeup artists around the globe, and her line offers skin prep and skincare products that work beautifully under makeup and serve as a complete skincare system to help protect and restore the balance your skin barrier needs. To learn more about the skin barrier, view our blog with pro tips from makeup artist Sonia Roselli, herself!!
Grande Cosmetics Bigger, bolder-looking lashes, lips, and brows in your future thanks to powerful eyelash and brow serums & skincare-infused cosmetics from Grande Cosmetics! With more than 90 industry awards, they're on a mission to empower their community with salon-service-inspired DIY formulas that enhance your natural features. We love that all Grande Cosmetics products are proudly cruelty-free and PETA Certified.
Booby Tape Nothing is worse than finding the perfect outfit... but not being able to find the perfect bra to give you the lift and support without the straps peeking through... that's where Booby Tape comes in! This women-founded brand was created to offer an inclusive, skin-friendly, all-in-one breast lift solution as well . Now, you can keep your bust in check with this vegan, latex-free adhesive. We love how they offer a wide rage of shades, and trust us, it's super easy to use.
Blend Bunny Cosmetics Blend Bunny Cosmetics been one of our most popular new brands this year and for great reason! The beauty behind the brand is a makeup artist (aka she KNOWS pigmentation, color theory, and what gaps there were in the shade range of other products), and her colorful palette and products help fill the bold gap that other brands were lacking. Her products are best known for the unique shades that range from nudes to bold and grungy, and we're thrilled to have them as part of our Camera Ready Family.
MOB Beauty When it comes to beauty innovation and sustainability, MOB Beauty is at the forefront of the industry. Their ingredient-conscious, cruelty free, and vegan formulas deliver pro quality results and are housed in sustainable packaging. We love how you can mix and match their products to create your own custom palette - a must for makeup artists!
West Barn Co. Our community is always looking for the next best brow product, and West Barn Co. captured our hearts at first use! Created by mother and daughter duo, Donna and Kim, West Barn Co began their journey in 2016. Professional Makeup Artist, Kim, was inspired by old Hollywood tricks, but she wanted something more suitable and usable for her clients. She paired up with her mother that was exploring skincare and formulation, and together, they launched what has become a cult classic. Soap Brows took the world by storm and moved the brow trend into a new, and natural direction. Donna and Kim continue to bring innovation and experience to the table and focus on producing high performing, pro quality brow products. It’s the perfect fit for an artist’s kit.
WRINKLES SCHMINKLES Fun name, incredible product! Soothing patches for eyes and the face are a must for makeup artists, but trust us, even if you're not a pro, you'll want to experience Wrinkles Schminkles! Gabrielle Requena began Wrinkles Schminkles in 2014 after realizing the market was missing a solution to reduce signs of aging on her body. She focused on creating a non-invasive range of products that would offer women a solution to look and feel confident at any age without breaking the bank or undergoing the knife. Today, the brand continues to focus on premium quality, performance based skincare. They offer affordable, medical grade silicone patches for the eyes, forehead, neck, chest, lips, and mouth. Join the party and see why these patches are TikTok's favorite wrinkle patch!
Skin1004 SKIN1004 is an award-winning hypoallergenic & ingredient-conscious skincare brand from Korea. Each product is infused with Centella Asiatica, originating from the untouched nature of Madagascar. This high-quality Centella extract is one of the world's finest. SKIN1004 values well-crafted, ingredient-conscious skincare at an affordable price. Experience the mild, soothing, extra-light, and non-comedogenic formulas that are cruelty-free & vegan.
Made By Mitchell If you've been part of our Camera Ready Family for a while, we see you ;).. and we've seen your DMs asking us to add Made By Mitchell! We proudly added this makeup artist founded brand to our assortment, and it's been a beautiful partnership! Makeup Artist Mitchel Halliday dreamt of unifying the beauty community one look at a time, and after several collabs, he officially launched his brand in 2020. His brand is known for its unmatched and unconventional color combinations and is perfect for any look from every day to creative self-expression. If you take anything from Made by Mitchell, remember ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
Tinge Body makeup has been a makeup artist's secret weapon to make their clients look flawless from head to toe, but Tinge impressed us thanks to the range of shades and longwearing nature of their beautiful formula. Their signature product, The TINGE Tint, a water + transfer-resistant body makeup has been gleaned by professional and celebrity makeup artists as the body makeup that doesn’t look so made up. The TINGE Tint’s tried and true undertone-oriented shade range paired with its formula’s medium, buildable coverage, and undetectable finish work in perfect harmony to keep you looking and (most importantly!) feeling like yourself— instantly smoothing out the complexion below the neck, easing the appearance of body bumps, bruises and blemishes where you wish. Confidence is their brand catalyst; body positivity is their native language. TINGE exists to bring you exceptional body-centric products that can be worn and loved by everybody, in every season— giving you the added confidence to feel good in the skin that you're in, and that's a brand mission we adore supporting!
Lash Lash Great lashes can make a great look even more beautiful, and that's why we love Lash Lash! While we adore their products, their brand story may be one of our favorites (can you tell we love supporting fellow makeup artists?). After spending countless hours pre-cutting and mixing different lash styles to create a perfect, natural lash for her clients, Celebrity Makeup Artist, Mari Shten realized the lashes ever looked as good as she hoped and perfect natural eyelashes simply did not exist. She set out to develop the most natural lashes on the market.Their mission is to create products of superior quality and unique designs to help you to express yourself through the most natural and unique eyelash look. Each eyelash is made from the highest quality 100% Premium Korean PBT Silk. All lashes are vegan, cruelty free, and tested by professional makeup artists.LASH LASH was born in 2018 after Mari spent nearly a year designing, trialing, and producing lashes that anyone could customize to fit their eye flawlessly. LASH LASH offers the shortest and most natural individual lashes and continues to expand their collection that Pro Makeup Artists and their celebrity clients LOVE worldwide.
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We hope you love our newest brands as much as we do! To explore more of our newest arrivals, click here. To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Best of: Our Top Picks of 2023
All year, our team has been trying new products to make sure we are only bringing you the best products that actually work, so naming products the Best of the Year is a responsibility we take very seriously! From new skincare to hair care and all the beautiful products in between, we have tried some incredible products in 2023. Of all the things we tried, these are the ones we keep going back to time after time. That's why they are our top picks of 2023, PLUS learn about our Camera Ready Creators' Top Picks for the. year!
Our 2023 Top Picks Here are a few of our top picks, but to learn more about each of them, keep reading, or click here to see (and shop!) more 2023 favorites! Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Sold out SHOP NOW Chelsie's Top Picks
Living in an area with lots of hard water, finding an exfoliant for my scalp is an absolute must. I'm a morning hair washer and always in a rush, so I appreciate products that save me time. With R+Co Submarine Water-Activated Enzyme Exfoliating Shampoo, I can skip the extra step and just use this two-in-one! One of the things I appreciate most about this is that it contains fruit-based AHA's instead of beads for exfoliation. Not only does this make it gentler on my scalp, but it also takes it a step further as a chemical exfoliant compared to physical exfoliants! It effectively refreshes and exfoliates my scalp without leaving my hair feeling dry or stripped. It's like giving my scalp a spa treatment right in my shower, especially with its calming and refreshing scent, and the fact that it's sulfate-free is a huge plus! Brows tend to be the most important part of my personal routine, so I'm always looking for that extra detail! First, I use a pencil to fill in any sparse areas and then I follow up with a tinted brow gel to enhance my brow hairs as I typically like to go for that "fluffy" look. Unlike other brow mascaras, the NYX Thick It Stick It Brow Gel is pretty opaque and doesn't dry too quickly nor leave a "crunchy" feeling, which is perfect for pairing with my brow soap! What I also really love is that it deepens the color of my brow hairs, adds thickness with its fibers, and keeps everything in place without looking clumpy! And the best part? It's super quick and easy to apply, making it ideal for those busy days when I only have time for one step! It's definitely become essential to my brow routine and has quickly become my new favorite!
Courtney's Top Picks
As someone with sensitive skin, finding the right skincare product can be a tough task. However, I found Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel, and it's nothing short of a revelation. Dealing with a combination skin type—extremely dry in winter and excessively oily in summer—this product has been a game-changer for me, regardless of the season. During the harsh winter months, it provides the necessary hydration to combat dryness, while in the summer, it manages excess oil production remarkably well, keeping my skin balanced and refreshed. My second top pick for 2023 is a total game-changer for my hair routine. As a first time Mom to a one-year-old, I don’t always have time to blow-dry and style my hair. As soon as I jump out of the shower, I run R+Co Cool Wind PH Perfect Air Dry Creme this through my hair and just let it air dry. The pH Perfect technology seems to be the secret sauce here—keeping my hair frizz fee and healthy-looking without weighing it down. Overall, I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a convenient, effective, and gentle solution to effortless styling.
. August's Top Picks
West Barn Co Soap Brow is an absolute essential for any occasion! It holds my brows perfectly in place all day and night without leaving a trace of residue. Whether you're rocking a natural, no-makeup look or going all out with your favorite brow products, this little gem is your perfect partner in crime for taming your brows. I've also been loving Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint. With just the perfect amount of coverage and a gorgeous dewy finish that looks just like your skin but better this is always my top tint pick. It also layers seamlessly with other base products to customize your perfect finish! And here's the cherry on top - it has a vegan and skincare infused formula, so you can feel great about what you're putting on your skin.
Calvin's Top Picks
As a makeup artist, I have high standards for my top picks, and Blend Bunny Cosmetics Machina Palette exceeded them. You can let youur imagination run free with this multi-textured, ultimately pigmented palette. Go grunge, Go Glam and everything inbetween. If it's LEWKS you want to give for Christmas, then it's time to Slay! When it comes to the finishing touch to your routine, Made By Mitchell Liquid Highlighter Drip Drip brings you the ultimate way to glow, glimmer and shine. Plus, it's multi-purpose. Add it to eyes for a mind-blowing glitter lid, drip drop it on your cheekbones for a highlight that can be seen from space and don't forget to mix drip drip into your lipgloss for the most metallic-glitter lip you've ever seen. Shine Baby Shine!!!
Liz's Top Picks
I have heard about Made by Mitchell for the last couple of years as it bloomed in the UK, but when we launched it this past year, I instantly fell in love. They have so many great products, but I really love the versatility and wear of the Blursh. It's easy to blend and stays all day. It packs a punch, so I work with it by applying a little at a time. I honestly have a shade in this for every mood and sometimes pop it on my lips for a quick touch of color. I feel like body makeup is such a hard thing to truly find. Most have shimmer and/or the colors never work for my pale skin. Tinge has been a game changer. They have a range of colors that I'm impressed by, and it feels like nothing is one. It helps even out my arms and legs for special occasions, and I love that it has skin care properties. This is hands down the best body makeup I have ever tried. I can't rave about it enough.
Morgan's Top Picks
Finding an affordable moisturizer for my dry skin is a challenge. However, with Skin1004 Centella Soothing Cream, my skin has transformed! I absolutely love every product they create! This moisturizer glides on smoothly and keeps my skin hydrated longer than other products I have tried. I appreciate that it also provides a barrier to help lock in moisture and fight against environmental factors. Mascara is an essential makeup item for me. I can't leave the house without it. The Esum Mascara stays put and does not smudge throughout the day. It is also easy to remove and gives me an effortless look.
Jess's Top Picks
As a self-proclaimed hair product snob, who has frizz fa’ days, my hopes were not high for IGK Rich Kid Coconut Oil Gel. Yet, here I am, 6 months later, fully HOOKED. This product has been entered into my hair-care routine, and I don’t foresee it leaving any time soon! IGK knocked this one out of the park for those of us who prefer to let our locks airdry while simultaneously giving off the impression that we worked hard for hair this good. If you’re a sensitive skin babe who loves a good 5-minute natural look makeup routine and hates getting sunburnt - Peter Thomas Roth Max Mineral Tinted Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 was created for you! My favorite “I’m late but still need to slap something on my face to not scare people in public” staple product, which I use alone just to run errands, or as a fantastic primer. My favorite part about this product is how well it tones down my redness, and is so lightweight you can’t even tell it’s on!
Camera Ready Creators' Top Picks
This year, we proudly introduced our Camera Ready Creators Program and wanted to share some of their top picks, too, since they all specialize in a specific form of artistry. Carissa St. Clair's Top Picks: As a makeup artist that specializes in bridal I tend to gravitate towards long wearing products and neutral tones. I have tried countless products and brands over the years and I have to say my tried and true products that I will forever repurchase are the Face Atelier color adjusters, Embryolissee Lait Crème concentrate and the Make Up For Ever HD skin foundation. As a makeup artist that works on all skin tones the Face Atelier color adjusters are a godsend!! They ensure you get a PERFECT color match and can be mixed with so many different foundations! Jurnee Gabriel's Top Picks: If there’s one product that I know will save me in a pinch, it’s Danessa Myricks Colorfix. They’re essentially multipurpose makeup paints that can be used everywhere! I mean what product do you know that can go from color corrector, to bleached brows, lipliner, or colored mascara? The list doesn’t end! A new love for me is that Senna Cosmetics Mini SlipCover Cream to Powder Palette. These other blush palettes simply cannot compete! I have every shade on hand to mimic my clients’ natural flush. Plus the cream to powder formula is perfect for the low maintenance girlies. Kathy O'Conner's Top Picks: NOTHING delivers the same amount of coverage like Kryolan Professional Make-Up TV Paint Stick! An absolute staple for all of the full coverage and drag girlies! Other must-haves are Inglot AMC Gel Liner in 77 (THE blackest eyeliner on the market. The only liner that will not crease, and stays on until you scrub it off!) and Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Sealer. Kristen Fiori's Top Picks: The MYKITCO On Point Sharpener is something that you don't realize you need until you have it! I now have two backups just in case I misplace it because it's that good! It's truly the best sharpener I've ever tried - perfectly sharpens pencils with precision and holds all the shavings to keep everything neat. It's pure perfection! The Danessa Myricks Groundwork Palette is hands down my favorite new product this year! The palette's array of neutral shades is breathtaking, and each shade comes in both pomade and powder form. This versatile palette is usable for eyebrows, eyeshadow, eyeliner, contour, lips - you name it, the possibilities are endless! Michael Harris's Top Picks: The Bdellium Tools Golden Triangle Brushes for Eyes 788GT is a great brush for blending concealer and getting in those nooks and crannies of the face! I do a ton of weddings and special events and sometimes those events start early in the morning, so I love using Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray - it makes the make up bulletproof.
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EXPLORE HAIR CARE EXPLORE SKINCARE EXPLORE SKINCARE TOOLS About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Hair Care Products of 2023
When it comes to the finishing touches of a full glam look or even a treat yourself moment, great hair care products make all the difference! From pomades, to sprays, glossing treatments, and everything in between, we crunched the numbers and have created a solid list of the top 3 hair care products of the year! Keep reading to learn why they made our list!
Our top 3 hair care products of 2023 are: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Insert Name Here Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Essence Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist
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Top Hair Care Product of 2023 #1: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Oribe's Dry Texturizing Spray is a cult classic for a reason. It soaks up excess oil, gives beautiful volume, provides great control and hold, and perfects any 'do. In additiona, it's paraben-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free, proudly approved by PETA, vegan, color and keratin-treatment safe, AND offers UV protection. Talk about the ultimate product!
Top Hair Care Product of 2023 #2: Insert Name Here Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Essence When it comes to hairstyling, there is almost nothing worse than those pesky flyaways that just won't smooth down, especially if you're being photographed, filmed, or walking the red carpet. However, that's where Insert Name Here Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Essence comes in. This mascara-shaped product has a bristled applicator, just like a mascara wand, to grab unruly hairs and set them down without looking greasy, and it contains hydrating ingredients including Camellia Japonica, Candelilla, and Jojoba to leave your smoothed hair silky soft. Trust us, once you try it, you won't want to be without it!
Top Hair Care Product of 2023 #3: Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist Rounding out our list of Top 3 Hair Care Products of 2023 is Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist. This reparative blow-dry mist creates soft, bouncy blowouts with lasting body and won’t leave hair stiff or sticky whether you use it on wet hair, dry hair, or both. In addition, it is clinically proven to speed blow-dry time, provide humidity resistance, and protect from heat up to 450°F. That means faster, healthier-looking blowouts for any hair type!
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Those are the top 3 Hair Care Products of 2023! Do you own any of them? To view more of our great hair care products, click here. To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Skincare Products of 2023
When it comes to skincare, we know there are a lot of great products to choose from. However, there are definitely some newcomers that stood out from the rest in 2023 thanks to their innovative formulas, effectiveness, and overall performance!
Our top 3 skincare products of 2023 are: Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ Sonia Roselli sexAppeal Instant Exfoliation Spray Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
Learn more about our Top 3 Skincare Products of 2023
Top Skincare Product of 2023 #1: Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ It's no secret that we should be wearing sun protection daily, but when it comes to finding the perfect formula, that's a taller task! That's why our team and our customers were absolutely blown away by Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+. This non-nano chemical sunscreen blocks UV rays, while simultaneously hydrating the skin. The finish (moisturized and dewy) along with the great price (under $10) make it a winning combination! Plus, it plays nicely under other products making it the perfect everyday option.
Top Skincare Product of 2023 #2: Sonia Roselli sexAppeal Instant Exfoliation Spray Exfoliation is key for great makeup application, and Sonia Roselli sexAppeal Instant Exfoliation Spray is not only effective, it's fascinating to use! It uses a gentle yet effective combination of Aloe Vera, Glycolic Acid, and Moringa Oil to slough away dead skin and debris without the need for physical exfoliators. The result? An easy to spray on and wipe away product that works quickly and effortlessly. Makeup artists have trusted this spray exfoliator for their biggest jobs, and it can be safely used on the face, hands, feet, arms, and legs - making it the ultimate exfoliator for anyone in need of an extra bit of glow (and let's be honest, we all could benefit from that! !
Review for Sonia Roselli sexAppeal: We had to share this icredible review from a loyal CRC customer because their experience says it all! "I heard about this product for a few years now. Just started to use it on myself and clients as of last year. When I tell you your skin will be glass like after this….Baby my skin is giving wet baby seal! It’s giving Mirror mirror on the wall who’s the Glowest of them all?! I’m a whole a** man and my skin is Poppin and glowing like I was just born 30 seconds ago! Don’t walk, RUN AND THROW THIS BADDIE IN YOUR CART!" - Jeremy A, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, reviewed September 2023 (age range 35-44, skin type: combination, skin concerns: oiliness, acne, large pores, ageing, sensitivity)
Top Skincare Product of 2023 #3: Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels Eye gels and masks are having a moment on social media, but long before they were hugely hyped, celebrity and bridal makeup artists were stocking their kits with our #3 Top Skincare Product of 2023 - the Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels. They check all the boxes when it comes to an effective, good for all skin types, vega, cruelty free, paraben free, and fragrance free eye mask. They stay put once applied (nothing is worse than an eye mask that slides!), and they leave your skin supple, hydrated, and glowing thanks to their proprietary hexapeptide technology. To help serve our makeup artist community and beauty lovers, we offer single packs, 4-packs, and 8-packs.
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Those are the top 3 Skincare Products of 2023! Do you own any of them? To view more of our great skincare products, click here. To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Makeup Products of 2023
Every year, we like to reflect on the latest beauty trends, see which products YOU loved the most, and we create our Best of Lists based on several factors including what products were buzzed about the most on social media, the ones that kept selling out, and what items were searched for the most on our website!
Our top 3 makeup products of 2023 are: Blend Bunny Cosmetics Sugar High Lip Oil in Black Sugar Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork Palette KimChi Chic Puff Puff Pass Setting Powder (All shades)
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Top Makeup Product of 2023 #1: Blend Bunny Cosmetics Sugar High Lip Oil in Black Sugar Lip oils have undoubtedly been one of the most popular products in 2023, but what sets the Blend Bunny Cosmetics Sugar High Lip Oil in Black Sugar is the shade. It's a semi-sheer shiny black that deepens your natural lip color while also giving that slightly grungy look that is ultra-instagrammable. The shocking color in the tube translates into a your lips but muted color, and we can't get enough of it. While it's great on worn on its own, the beauty of this product really shines when layered with other lip products, as it transforms any shade with that sheer black tint. Have a lipstick that you feel is a touch too bright? Add a dab of this lip oil, and it'll tone it down and add unbelievable shine.
Top Makeup Product of 2023 #2: Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork Palette Ask any makeup artist what the most important thing is in their kit, and odds are, they'll point to a foundation or multi-tasking base product. That's why the Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork Palette is our number 2 pick. It is the ultimate multitasker with the velvety smooth pomade formula that can be mixed to create your ultimate shade while the power can be used to set, line, and mix. From base to brows and even on the eyes and lips, the palette truly does it all, and it has fantastic lasting power.
Review for Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Palette: We know reviews are important when it comes to selecting beauty products, so we had to share this great review from Makeup Artist Danielle D: "I've been searching all of the land for a neutral palette that can work with multiple clients/skin tones- this is it! The quality is excellent, the fallout is minimal, and the product works great for everything-eyes, eyebrows, contour etc. I highly recommend." - Danielle D, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, reviewed October 2023 (age range 35-44, skin type: combination, skin tone: medium)
Top Makeup Product of 2023 #3: KimChi Chic Puff Puff Pass Setting Powder (All Shades) If you feel like you're seeing a trend for all complexion products, there's a good reason! Makeup Artistry relies heavily on products to create a perfect canvas for film, photography, and performance, so it's no surprise when foundations and powders make up our top three products. Even if you're not a makeup artist, you've probably seen KimChi Chic Beauty Puff Puff Pass Setting Powder all over social media because it's gone viral several times. Available in a range of inclusive shades, including a brightening lavender shade "Lvander", this powder is formulated with Rice Powder and Vitamin-E as special ingredients for their natural anti-aging and oil-absorbing qualities, so you can look good AND nourish your skin while looking flawless all day! It's such a popular product that we offer a mini-size AND the giant-size version of this viral product.
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Those are the top 3 Makeup Products of 2023! Do you own any of them? To view more of our great makeup products, click here. To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
INTRODUCING MADE BY MITCHELL: CRUELTY FREE, COLOR RICH COSMETICS
Just in time for summer, we are thrilled to announce the addition of Made by Mitchell products to our brand lineup at Camera Ready Cosmetics! This eye-catching line embodies the phrase “pop of color” by offering a collection of neon’s, shimmers, and everything bold. Think: Caribbean blue, pink flamingo and cha-cha chartreuse! The brand itself describes the line as “…Cosmetic Products for the makeup lovers, for the makeup addicts and for the self-expressionists” and we couldn’t agree more!
Why We Love Made by Mitchell
Launched in 2020, this three-year-old stand-out brand offers pigment dense products that are cruelty-free, budget friendly and packed with potential to create show-stopping looks. Created by Mitchell Halliday, a young British makeup artist whose love of color and makeup drew him into the world of beauty, Made by Mitchell is sure to deliver your next favorite juicy lip-gloss, statement eyeliner and mood-enhancing summer blush.
With over 1 million followers on Instagram, Halliday embraces color, self-expression, and fashion in a way that has become recognizable and signature both of him and of his brand. He was mentored by Sir John while appearing on American Beauty Star and has had several collaborations including those with Beauty Bay and Tatti Lashes. Using his experience and passion for authentic self-expression, he successfully created a brand that is focused on attention-grabbing colors that make the brand's product portfolio a niche and memorable line within a saturated market.
Made by Mitchell Products We’re Excited About:
Perhaps the most well-known product is the Blursh - a liquid to powder cream product that is available in blush, bronzer and highlighter shades. This product layers perfectly either underneath or on top of other products and provides a blurring, filter-like finish – hints the name “Blursh.” Because of the dense pigmentation, you can use this product either for a soft wash or apply heavy-handed for statement looks. Also, we love that the Blursh products are suitable for all skin types.
Other fan favorites include products such as: the Graph-ink Liquid Liner and the All Smudge No Budge Rainbow Liner (both available in neutral and neon shades), the Beam Lip Gloss and the palettes - which offer a collection of shades for lip, eyes or face.
Another great call-out we like most about the Made by Mitchell line is the versatility of so many of the products. The Blursh Liquid Blusher, for instance, can be used both for the cheeks and lips and can also be applied on the eyes for a soft wash of color to create a cohesive look. This one product will nearly complete your look while giving the appearance that you invested more time and energy than just the couple of minutes that it really took to blend it into the face. The same goes for the paint palettes which again provide versatility and can be used for concealer, corrector, shadow base, face base, and so much more.
We would say that Made by Mitchell is the perfect brand to explore and shop for makeup artists who specialize in special effects makeup as well as artists who enjoy creating event and party style looks. Of course, there are shades and products to fit everyday wear for all makeup lovers as well and because of this diverse range, we highly recommend to all to explore the products for yourself!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground
Introducing MOB Beauty: PRO Performance, Earth-Friendly Beauty
We are thrilled to announce we have added MOB Beauty to our Camera Ready Family of brands and are proud to offer their professional-grade products that are sustainable, cruelty-free, ingredient-conscious, and vegan formulas that we know you'll love!
In this blog, we'll share more about the MOB Beauty Team, their mission to be sustainable and ethical, and why they're the hottest pro-performance, sustainable brand that you need to try! Let's jump in!
MOB Beauty co-founders Alisha Gallagher and Victor Casale showing off and formulating MOB Beauty products
Behind the Brand
MOB Beauty was created by beauty industry powerhouses including Victor Casale (former managing director and chief chemist of MAC, and chief innovation officer and co-founder of Cover FX), Alisha Gallagher (ex-SVP at Briogeo and Cover FX), Steve Blanchet (former president and owner of CSR Cosmetics Solutions), and Beatrice Seguin (a pharmaceutical scientist).
Together, they wanted to use their decades of industry experience to build beauty for a better future - to define new standards in the industry by questioning everything, to improve everything.
Sustainability & Innovation
MOB Beauty is an industry leader when it comes to sustainability. Their packaging features refillable palettes and components to reduce waste while giving you sturdy, attractive, and easy-to-identify products (a must-have for PROs and their kits), and they're always researching new ways to reduce unnecessary processes and components.
All of their packaging is made of PET and PP resin (the easiest to recycle) with at least 50% post-consumer recycled content (reusing material that already exists in the waste stream), and their goal is to be 100% PCR.
The Formulas
When it comes to performance, you can trust MOB Beauty. They have their own lab and chemists that take a product-first approach. Instead of creating new collections just to have more launches, each new shade and formula is analyzed and tested vigorously. They won't release a product unless it offers the pro-performance with great payoff, no fall out, long-wear, and smooth and easy-to-blend textures that you deserve.
Their goal is to create products that will be staple items in your makeup kit and to create more ingredient-conscious versions of your favorites!
The Need for High-Performing, Ethical Ingredients
In addition to avoiding any known-to-be harmful ingredients, they formulate with ingredients that offer skin-loving and anti-bacterial properties, a major bonus for professional makeup artists that stock MOB Beauty in their kits.
Their mission to be sustainable and earth-friendly applies to their ingredients, too. They sustainably and ethically source everything that goes into their products and leave out ingredients like silicones which don't bio-degrade and end up in our water supply harming biodiversity and our local ecosystems. Their products only contain RSPO-certified Palm Oil (it was sourced from responsible areas), and they only use ethically sourced Mica. They only work with suppliers that provide statements that no children were used to source or produce their ingredients. To top it off, they're Leaping Bunny and PETA Certified Vegan and Cruelty-Free.
Explore MOB Beauty
Are you ready to experience MOB's uncompromising formulas for yourself? Click here to them and to discover a new favorite!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Camera Ready Cosmetics Bridal Look Book 2023
Every bride wants to look their best on their big day, and we're proud to announce we've partnered with Danessa Myricks, James Molloy, Chelsea Marie, Alanna Castro, and Emily Winters to create bridal looks created specifically for our Camera Ready Family!
Keep reading our blog to see the products used for each look, or view all of the product here.
Makeup & Photography by James Molloy
Classic Bridal Makeup by James Molloy
Leave it to James Molloy to create the perfect classic bridal look!
He started with skin prep and applied a moisturizer before going in with Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer (applied with his 0.20 My Flexi Face Brush) before adding a light application of tinted moisturizer to even out the complexion. To add dimension to the face, he applied Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer and blended it out using My Domed Multi Brush 0.13. To set the face, he used a light layer of Kevyn Aucoin Loose Setting Powder using My Soft Powder Brush 0.27.
To give his model a barely there bridal flush, he applied a hint of Kevyn Aucoin Blush and lightly sculpted her face using Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder. For the eyes, he opted for a soft pinky nude palette using the Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Medium Deep concentrating the deepest shades along the lower lash line and the crease to give soft dimension and added the lightest shimmery shades across the lids. He added Ardell Lashes for a soft romantic gaze and a thin coat of mascara to the lower lashes.
He finished the look with a soft nude lip liner and Buxom Full On Plumping Matte Lipstick in Chill Night and lightly applied a powder highlighter to the tops of the cheekbones.
James' PRO Tip: To apply a highly pigmented blush or highlighter, use the MYKITCO My Blush and Polisher Brush 0.24 to easily and evenly diffuse the pigments onto the skin.
Makeup: Alanna Castro, Hair: Emily Winters, Model: Vianka
Showstopping Bride with Alanna and Emily
Alanna Castro and Emily Winters are a dynamic duo combining their artistry in makeup and hair respectively to serve the Dallas, TX, area and beyond. Their style ranges from editorial to every day, and their goal is to make every client feel like the best version of themselves, no matter what they want to express through their beauty.
Alanna started by prepping the skin with several Sonia Roselli products including Water Elixir and Water Oil to seal in plenty of moisture - the key to any good bridal look. For added hydration and to mattify the t-zone, she used Embryolisse Lait Creme Sensitive and Hydra Mat Emulsion. To keep the under-eye area hydrated throughout the day, she added a thin layer of Saint Jane Beauty Bright Repair Eye Cream.
To give her bride the perfect lit from within look, she used Danessa Myricks Beauty Illuminating Veil in Serenity before creating a multidimensional base using numerous shades of Dose of Colors Meet Your Hue Foundation and Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer.
She set the complexion with By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Palette and baked with RCMA No Color Powder before adding depth and dimension with Scott Barnes Sculpt & Contour palette. For the cheeks, she added a pop of color with Ben Nye Creme Blush Wheel and La Femme Powder Blush before highlighting with Danessa Myricks Beauty Enlight Illuminators in Light and Heaven Sent.
Next, she focused on creating a true bridal glam eye look using Viseart Neutral Mattes palette and added brilliant long-lasting sparkle with Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix in Twinkle and Lit Cosmetics Liquid Metals in Activated Gold. For the liner, Alanna used PRO MUA fav Inglot AMC Gel Liner in 77 and Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Liner and popped on dramatic lashes from Lashes in a Box.
To complete the look, she created a soft pink pout with Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Limitless Brown and Universal Earth and filled in the lips with a blend of Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix in Nude 3 and Creme Brulee. She topped the lips with a light layer of Saint Jane Beauty Luxury Lip Oil in Cloud, a soft pink.
Finally, she gave her bride's decolletage a radiant glow with Melanie Mills Hollywood Gleam Face & Body Radiance in Disco Gold and set the entire look with Melanie Mills Hollywood Ultra Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray.
For the Bridal Hair Style
Emily created Vianka's glam waves using a variety of products that helped keep the style in place for an all-day (and night) event! She prepped her tresses with Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield before setting her hair in rollers with R+Co Vicious Strong Hold Flexible Hair Spray.
Once she removed the rollers, she added some va-va-voom and volume with R+Co Balloon Dry Volume Spray. She added a light spritz to the roots and teased before setting the hair with more Vicious hair spray. Once she was happy with the look, she added a light sprtiz of another anti-humidity spray with R+Co Moon Landing Anti-Humidity Spray.
Natural and Minimalist Bride with Danessa Myricks
Danessa Myricks, professional makeup artist, photographer, and entrepreneur, created a bridal look that enhanced her model's natural features and perfected her complexion with beautiful nude shades.
To create her signature radiant complexion, Danessa prepped the model's skin with Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Glow Serum in Main Squeeze. For complexion, she used several shades of Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder to highlight, contour, and even out the complexion. To create even more of a contrast, she used ColorFix Nude in shade 8 as a warmer bronzer/contour and to contour the nose.
To define the eyes, she applied ColorFix Nude shade 7 all over the lid using a MYKITCO brush. She then smudged ColorFix Nude in shade 9 along the lash line, outer V, and across the lower lash line to provide a subtly smokey effect.
For the lips, she used another shade of ColorFix Nude for a long-lasting liner and filled the lips with shade 4 for a natural nude lip. To make the lips look even bigger, she added a small dab of shade 3 to the upper and lower lip and blended well.
To view more of Danessa Myrick's work, visit her on Instagram: @danessa_myricks.
Makeup/Photographer: @makeupbychelseamarie assisted by @beezbeauty__, Model: Alexis Fulton, Hair Stylist: Yalonda Billups
Soft Glam Bridal Makeup by Chelsea Marie
Chelsea Marie is a professional makeup artist and photographer based in the Virginia area and specializes in bridal makeup as well as makeup for film, editorial, and tv. Her looks always start with a healthy and glowing complexion paired with seamless blending of long-lasting and waterproof makeup making it ideal for any scenario.
To create her look, Chelsea spent a lot of time focusing on skin prep. She used pro favorite Embryolisse Hydra Cream Light and Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels. For the complexion, she used the versatile and kit friendly Make Up For Ever All in One Face Palette and added a pop of color with Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed in Golden Hour.
She framed the eyes with a soft feathery brow with Kevyn Aucoin True Feather Marker Brow Duo. For the eyes, she used Dose of Colors Nine Years Later palette, black liner, and lashes. To complete the look, Chelsea used a soft nude lipstick (Make Up For Ever Artist Velvet Nude in 105 Tender Nude).
Chelsea's PRO Tip: "When working on complexion, I love to use a setting spray like Make Up For Ever Mist + Fix in between each step to create a flawless and everlasting makeup."
To view more of Chelsea Marie's work, visit her on Instagram: @makeupbychelseamarie.
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February Staff Top Picks
Our February Top Picks are in, and they include a beautiful assortment of products for everyday use! To view past years' favorites, you can always view past Staff Top Picks blogs or our curated collections of 2022 and 2021 favs.
To learn more about what we've been loving this month (and why) keep reading! If you prefer to view all of our products in one place, visit our collection of 2023 Top Picks!
Chelsie's Top Picks
I've been highly anticipating the Sonia Roselli launch, and one of the first items I picked out was the Water Elixir Skin Prep! I've been using it for a few weeks now and I'm already SO in love with it! It's so lightweight and soothing, calms inflammation quickly, and absorbs into my skin almost instantly. I love that it doubles as a serum AND moisturizer. It adds some much needed hydration and helps to build up my skin barrier (check out our Sonia Roselli Live, if you haven't already!). My skin feels so soft, plump, and dewy after using it, and I've noticed a considerable improvement in my skin texture. It's the perfect product to use before makeup, as it gives my skin a lovely, glowing base! I can't wait to use it on my clients and models!
I absolutely LOVE the Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner - it's quickly become one of my go-to products! When I'm having an especially dry day (pretty much every day lately), I quickly spritz some of this on to get an instant boost of moisture. I love that it contains hyaluronic acid, my favorite ingredient, to provide continuous hydration, but what really makes this toner stand out is that it also protects and primes your skin with antioxidants and refreshing ingredients (thank you CoQ10 and Chamomile). Plus, it's a super-fine mist so it doesn't interfere with my makeup! Overall, this toner is perfect for keeping your skin hydrated, refreshed and protected throughout the day!
August's Top Picks
I am totally obsessed with Danessa Myricks' Vision Flush! As a no-makeup makeup fanatic, this is the perfect product to add some color onto your face. I'm personally in love with shade Ballet Slippers and use it as blush whenever I can along with a pop on my eyes. It is super soft, creamy, and incredibly pigmented. A few taps covers everything I need.
I also love love love the Dose of Colors Velvet Mousse Lipsticks. They have a range of gorgeous deep colors (my fav is Spicy) that are highly pigmented and a super soft non-drying formula. These are my go to for date night and will last through it all while still being super comfortable on your lips!
Holly's Top Picks
I am slowly transitioning my makeup routine to all cream products and the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush has become my newest obsession! Every shade is so beautiful and flattering. It's so easy to blend and dries down very nicely - I don't even need to set it with a powder blush. I love wearing them when I do a very natural makeup look to keep my face looking fresh and radiant!
My second pick for the month is one I've been wanting to buy for a while and am so glad I caved! I never felt like I needed to invest in a nice makeup light to do my skincare and makeup until I came across the Glamcor RIKI Skinny LED Vanity Mirror. It truly has changed my morning and night routine! It is so nice to sit down in the morning in front of great lighting to do my skincare/makeup while sipping on my morning coffee! Talk about self care! It is also super easy to travel with considering the size. I am IN LOVE with this light.
Calvin's Top Picks
I know a great lipstick formula when I see one, and the new Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Nudes are amazing. Longwear, highly pigmented, a beautiful and line smoothing soft matte finish, super lightweight on the lips, AND a nude for all skin tones? This revolutionary formula is the answer to lip color. Swipe, Swipe, Go!!!
Since skin prep is an essential step of my job as a makeup artist, I had to name the Rituel de Fille Thorn Milk Hydrating Skin Mist as my second top pick (one of my coworkers selected it last month, but it's just that good that it needs to be name a top pick again)! I have extremely dry skin, so I like to test products on myself to see how they'll perform on clients with similar skin types, and knowing how the product performs all day is also the best way to elevate your artistry. Great makeup artists will know how the products will look all day/night long. This makes my feel hydrated, healthy and relaxed. I use it on clients right before all other skin prep just to give that layer of hydration to the skin so that it's not soaking up all the other products.
Liz's Top Picks
Even though I've curated the best skincare routine (thanks to having the best brands to choose from at work!), there are times my skin doesn't like to behave. It has texture and some spots that are prone to being oily while others want to be bone dry. When Sonia Roselli told me about her Water Oil Skin Prep, I was intrigued, but I have to say that it's really one of a kind. It's lightweight and locks in hydration. My skin is left with less texture and feels balanced. Plus, it makes my life on the go easier and helps me look flawless when I wear makeup. Hands down a must-have for my every day essentials.
Apparently, I am on an oil kick right now, and R+Co's Mirror Smoothing Oil has made a huge difference in my hair. I have long, fine, wavy hair with bleached ends and oily roots. I have been trying to find the perfect thing to make my hair dazzle even though it needs a trip to the salon ASAP. I have found some really amazing products, but I ALWAYS have issues with my ends getting dry and frizzy within a day of a fresh wash. I started using R+Co's Mirror Smoothing Oil about a month ago, and it has changed my game. I use it on my ends when my hair is wet, and I also touch up with it when it's dry. Since I started using it, I haven't felt like my ends are dry. If they start to feel like they need a drink, I grab more oil and give it some love. It's lightweight, so it doesn't weigh down my hair at any point and my hair is glossier than ever. I started using it on my daughter's hair and have seen a huge difference in how healthy her hair looks. I don't know if I can ever live without it now.
Morgan's Top Picks
I love products that help me get ready and out the door in minimal time, so Sydney Grace's Cream Shadows have been my go to! They come in a variety of gorgeous shades that suit any look from subtle to bold! It is true that they are smudge proof, but they will easily wash off with a cleanser! Theylast the entire day without creasing or moving. Unlike some other cream shadows, you have some time to work with before it dries to ensure you're happy with the look, and a little goes a long way. Warm Glow is my favorite color. It's definiely a must-try for cream shadow lovers.
My second favorite this month is Grande Cosmetics Lash Serum. Lash serum is an excellent way to repair lash damage caused by mascara, extensions, and false lashes. Grande Cosmetics has the best serum on the market right now. You have to be consistent in order to see the results of thicker and more lashes, but it is well worth it!
Jess's Top Picks
If you’re a naturally wavy/curly girl - I HIGHLY suggest this Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray! I like to do the *bare minimum* when it comes to styling my hair. After a shower, I towel dry, add some leave-in and curl product, then braid my hair when damp overnight. When I wake up, I take the braid out, run my fingers through the waves, and spritz on a generous amount of this spray to maintain the curl and de-frizz! It LOOKS like it took hours to style, but really minimal effort! A win/win in my book.
If you, like me, are a chapstick babe - you should try RMS Beauty's Tinted Daily Lip Balm! It looks and feels luxurious without that sticky and drying feel of lipstick (iykyk). With a hint of color, it’s subtle yet natural looking while FEELING amazing.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Q + A with Esthetician and Makeup Artist Sonia Roselli
When it comes to skincare, it's important to ensure the products you're using are safe and effective for your skin type and your skin's needs. That's where esthetician and makeup artist Sonia Roselli comes in!
We proudly added her line of skin barrier-loving products this year, and in today's blog, she's sharing a bit more about herself, her favorite products, and her advice for makeup artists.
CRC: Can you tell us a bit about who you are and why skincare is so important to you?
SONIA: As a makeup artist for everyday folks for the last 30 years, skin barrier health is #1 when it comes to having healthy skin.
When your skin barrier is healthy, your skin is healthy which means your makeup looks better, and you’re less prone to redness and irritation, and even breakouts. As a young makeup artist, I was always way more into eyeshadows, as skincare was boring to me at the time. However once I became an esthetician and realized how good the skin looked after a facial and how good makeup looked after a facial, I knew then skin prep was way more important than eye shadows! When you can get the complexion right, everything else looks so much better. Trust me, it’s all about skin prep. It’s the foundation before foundation! It’s been my secret sauce for 20 years!
CRC: What products would you recommend for makeup artists?
SONIA: For a makeup artist, Sexapeel, Water Elixir, Water Balm, and Water Oil are perfect for all clients. I even like Japanese Cleansing Oil in my kit for when those clients sit in your chair and “swear” they took off their makeup from the night before (we all know they didn’t do a good job!). This gets the skin nice and clean and ready for makeup without over stripping the skin causing your foundation to look patchy.
CRC: What products would you recommend for male grooming?
SONIA: For male grooming, Sexapeel, Water Elixir, and Water Balm are perfect male grooming products. Water Elixir is great because it’s a moisturizer and serum in one. It is perfect when you only have seconds to get talent ready!
Sonia's PRO Tip: Sexapeel is great for men, but never use it on the naughty bits (this goes for the ladies, too)! That is just common sense.
CRC: What products would you recommend for our community members that aren't makeup artists?
SONIA: For sure, they should try Sexapeel, Water Elixir, and Water Oil!
Water Oil is my favorite. I have been obsessed with facial oils for my entire career, but this oil is so much different. It is so lightweight and makes your skin feel incredible. It's must have for dry, dehydrated skin, and mature skin.
CRC: What advice do you have for makeup artists as we continue into the new year?
SONIA: The best thing I can tell makeup artists for 2023 is this: This year is going to be a year where you really need to elevate your skills and you’re really going to need to get good at complexion and learn color matching of foundations.
You also need to be able to do any skin tone on the planet. If you don’t know, pay a seasoned pro to teach you. Don’t expect it for free. Many pros took years to perfect their craft.Another thing that has served me well is business training. If you don’t know how to run a business, you don’t have a business, you have a hobby. The best thing you can do if you want to make it in this industry is to treat your career like a business and learn as much as you can about skin, foundation, and the art of working with different personalities (shout out to my bridal pros who have this method down)!
CRC: Being a business owner, especially for skincare, can be so rewarding! Will you share your favorite feedback you've received?
SONIA: Oh my, this is so tough! I get so many wonderful emails from customers, it's hard to point to just one!
I think I love it when women over 40 years old email me to tell me they feel “seen”. Ageism is such a real problem in the beauty industry, and those emails truly make me melt!
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To learn more about Sonia Roselli's skin barrier protecting line of products, click here. Have a question for our skincare experts? Click here to send them a message.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Meet the Brushes Jennifer Lopez Used in her Vogue Get Ready With Me Video
When it comes to selecting the best makeup brushes and products, Jennifer Lopez likely has access to any makeup brushes or tools she could ever want, so we were thrilled to see she used some of the makeup brushes we proudly offer at Camera Ready!
Keep reading our blog to learn more about the brushes she used (and why they're great)!
The brushes Jennifer Lopez used in her Vogue Tutorial include:
Bdellium Studio Line Brush - 948 Foundation
Bdellium Studio Line Brush - 954 Duet Fiber Slanted Kabuki
Bdellium Studio Line Brush - 936 Concealer
Cozzette Magic Blender Brush
Bdellium 780 Pencil Brush
First, let's talk about the brush brands she used:
Bdellium Tools:
When looking for quality makeup brushes trusted by makeup artists, Bdellium Tools is the ideal choice for quality brushes at a great value. Their Studio Line of brushes offers a bright yellow rounded handle that's easy to hold and offers a large variety of face and eye brushes with bristles and shapes designed for specific application needs.
Cozzette:
Cozzette Beauty is a vegan, cruelty-free, and people-conscious brand created by professional makeup artist & photographer Roque Cozzette. After 3 decades working in the beauty, fashion, and celebrity makeup industry, Roque used his knowledge to create products that perform just as beautifully for everyday use as they do on film, so it's no wonder Jennifer Lopez keeps some of his brushes on hand!
Jennifer Lopez used Bdellium Studio Line Brush - 948 Foundation for her foundation and concealer.
Foundation and Concealer: Bdellium Studio Line 948 Foundation Brush
For foundation and concealer application, Jennifer Lopez used the Bdellium Studio Line 948 Foundation Brush. Along with a slightly thicker handle that allows the user more control while handling, it also provides even application for a perfect finish of a liquid or cream foundation/concealer.
Jennifer Lopez used a slanted kabuki brush from Bdellium Tools to carve out her cheeks.
Contour: Bdellium Tools Studio Line 954 Duet Fiber Slanted Kabuki Brush
Jennifer Lopez's signature makeup look includes a perfectly contoured face with chiseled cheekbones, so to achieve this look, she used the Bdellium Tools Studio Line 954 Duet Fiber Slanted Kabuki Brush. Just like the foundation brush, it features a slightly thicker handle for control, and the dual-length bristles allow for great coverage and easy blending.
Nose & Lip Contour: Bdellium Tools Studio Line 936 Concealer Brush
When it comes to ensuring precise application, the Bdellium 936 Concealer Brush is a perfect choice. It works well with both cream and powder products, and it has stiffer bristles that allowed Jennifer Lopez to achieve her signature contoured look! She used it to draw contour lines down her nose and around her lips.
More Nose Contour: Bdellium Tools Studio Line 780 Pencil Brush
Jennifer Lopez takes her nose contour seriously and used the Bdellium 780 Pencil Brush to reinforce the shading she created with the Bdellium Concealer Brush. The 780 Pencil Brush is actually eyeshadow brush, but the densely packed bristles come to a tapered tip allowing the user to apply makeup with greater detail. That being said, this technique takes a steady hand and a bit of practice, but Jennifer did it with ease!
For Diffusing Eyeshadow & Precise Powdering: Cozzette S165 Magic Blender Brush
Odds are you've seen a Cozzette brush or two in other celebrity and makeup artist tutorials, and that's because the brand and products are created by Roque Cozzette - an award-winning makeup artist and photographer! His products have been long-time favorites here at Camera Ready, and you'll often see others like Danessa Myricks using his tools, too. The S165 Magic Blender Brush is a true multitasker designed with faux squirrel hairs that give the brush its signature whisper-soft application!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
January Staff Top Picks
We're kicking off our Staff Top Picks with a clean slate with our favorite products that we've used so far in 2023! To view past years' favorites, you can always view past Staff Top Picks blogs or our curated collections of 2022 and 2021 favs.
To learn more about what we've been loving this month (and why) keep reading! If you prefer to view all of our products in one place, visit our collection of 2023 Top Picks!
Chelsie's Top Picks
I've talked about my favorite brow product (the Inglot Playinn Soap Brow!), but this month, I wanted to shine a much-deserved spotlight on my favorite brow tool, the MYKITCO Pro My Brushed Brow 2.3! One end has stiff bristles that look almost like a tiny hair brush to fluff up your brows, and the other has a spoolie to set those tiny hairs in place. It's one of my favorite tools in my kit!
The makeup item I have been loving is RMS Re Dimension Hydra Power Blush. It has the prettiest finish that makes your skin look healthier, almost glowy, and it helps my skin look even more radiant.
Maria's Top Pick
I've always loved hydrating facial mists, and the Rituel de Fille Thorn Milk has become a staple in my collection. Aside from just looking cool (it has a bi-phase liquid that needs to be shaken up to be mixed), it instantly soothes and calms your skin as soon as you spritz it on. Any dry patches or light irrititation I have is instantly smoothed over, and it plays so well under makeup!
All of my foundations have layered on top of it beautifully, and it keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day, so any dryness or makeup breakup I'd experience due to my skin getting drier throughout the day is gone. That says a lot, especially because we're in the middle of winter!
The other thing I've been using nonstop since I bought it is the Artis Mini Palm Brush. I am really picky when it comes to foundation application tools because the foundations I tend to like are the types that dry down super quickly, so they give you less time to blend and tend to look streaky if not used properly.
However, this Artis brush changes all of that! I was able to blend out the foundation on my entire face with less time spent blending and no need to apply more product to the brush - I was shocked that I could cover my entire face with less product than normal! I was even able to lightly tap the brush on areas I wanted fuller coverage (like over the sun spots on my cheeks), and it built up beautifully.
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Holly's Top Picks
Nothing is keeping my summer glow like TheBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer, Shadow, and Contour Powder! I have been getting so many compliments about how glowy I look when wearing this product. It blends like a dream and is the perfect shade for transitioning to the colder months! I cannot recommend this product enough!
The second item I can't stop using is Mehron Barrier Spray. This setting spray is getting the job done for me during these colder months! Most setting sprays leave my face feeling stiff and dry, and while I don't normally mind that during the warmer months, I want something more hydrating as the weather starts to cool down. It brings the perfect amount of hydration back into my skin without feeling like my makeup is going to slide off my face. This is a staple during the fall/winter time!
Calvin's Top Picks
If you're looking for a powder like none other, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Matte Setting Powder is it; up to 24-hour wear (trust me, I've tested it), a matte formula that never creases and never shines, and it looks like the skin of an angel. Not kidding. I am a makeup artist and photographer, so I am very picky with how products look, and this one delivers. Even on photoshoots, I pack this powder under the eyes to lock in concealer, and it just leaves the most flawless, blurred, and smooth finish. The best part? I never have to touch up the model.
Now, for my second pick for the month: Glow, Glow, Glow, Glow!!! Do you want a natural glow? Do you want it to look realistic? We got you. Rituel de Fille's Thorn Oil Priming Facial Elixir is super hydrating but leaves the most gorgeous skin-like glow I've ever seen. Even with foundation over it, it gives this rich subtle skin. Feels beautiful, looks incredible.
Liz's Top Picks
I have to admit that I try everything Saint Jane launches because I have yet to be disappointed, and I am truly blown away by the Hydrabloom Body Silk. This lotion locks in hydration without leaving my skin feeling greasy or heavy. I saw an immediate, calming, and hydrating response in my skin texture to this cream (I have keratosis pilaris), and the smell is so relaxing. It's the perfect touch to add a little relaxation or self care into your day and would make an amazing gift to encourage the same for others.
I have been on a path of trying a million hair products as I am always looking for the next best thing, and Philip B's Forever Shine Collection caught me off guard. My hair is fine, wavy, and highlighted so it tends to be oily and flat at the roots and quite dry on the ends plus I am a mom on the go who does not always have time to blow out my hair. My hair has been left with a beautiful shine with zero frizz, defined waves, and perfect volume with or without heat. The scent is perfect for the colder season, and I have to admit I put the hair product sampling on hold for now as I am in awe with the results this collection has given my hair.
Morgan's Top Picks
This winter, I've been treating my skin to a bit of TLC with the Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches. They are excellent if you want something hydrating and refreshing, and they don't slip and slide around like some other eye patches can. I look like I'm more alert and awake after using them, and I've even gotten my husband hooked on them! He appreciates that they smooth and lighten his dark circles.
Another must-have for me has been the Insert Name Here Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Essence. This product was one of the many reasons I was thrilled to bring on Insert Name Here. I love this thing! Do you have flyways? Not anymore! Do you have thin hair that doesn't like going in a ponytail? Not anymore! I use this when my hair is up or down. My daughter has fine hair and her baby hairs are unmanageable. However, this works wonders for getting her hair to behave!
Jess's Top Picks
If your skin errs more on the oily side like mine, do yourself a favor and ADD 👏 TO 👏 CART 👏. I don’t love it when my skin looks too matte, which is why I love Jason Wu's Magic Matte Oil! It takes away the “bad shine” while somehow still keeping the “good shine”, and doesn’t clog up my pores nor break me out! There's a reason we keep selling out of it - it's because it's that good!
I have also been really enjoying Jason Wu Beauty The Freckled Boy for the cutest faux freckles. Sometimes, you just need a good freckle day, and on those days, I use this to summon my inner freckle-faced goddess. Subtle but natural, which is exactly how I like it!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Skin Barrier 101: PRO Tips from MUA & Esthetician Sonia Roselli
Itchy, dry, and flaky skin is common in the winter or if you live in a dry climate, but sometimes these skin issues can be a sign that your skin barrier is damaged. Determining how you should treat it depends on numerous factors.
We compiled some of the top tips from professional makeup artist and esthetician Sonia Roselli to help you recognize if your skin barrier is damaged, to explain what can cause damage, and how to help heal your skin barrier.
If you'd like to start exploring her pro-approved skincare line, you may view it here!
What is the skin barrier?
Your skin is made up of many layers that help protect your body. Your skin barrier, the stratum corneum (outermost layer), is made up of thick skin cells called corneocytes bound together by lipids. It serves as a line of defense to keep environmental toxins out and helps keep your natural moisture inside your body.
Without the skin barrier, your natural moisture would evaporate and leave your skin vulnerable.
What makes the skin barrier different from other skin layers?
Your skin barrier is made of cholesterol, fatty acids, and ceramides. Over time, these building blocks can become depleted and lead to barrier damage and irritation. Environmental and lifestyle factors can also deplete your skin barrier.
How can you tell if your skin barrier is damaged?
The first step to healing your skin barrier is to figure out if your skin barrier is damaged.
What are some of the symptoms of a damaged skin barrier?
Redness
Irritation
Peeling/Flaking
Tightness
Breakouts
Rash
Rough Texture
Stinging/Burning
A stinging sensation when water touches the skin
Fine Lines, Crepiness
Dryness (Lack of oil)
Dehydration (Lack of water)
Eczema
What can damage the skin barrier
Now that you know how to tell if your skin barrier is damaged, take a look at some of the most common causes of a damaged skin barrier:
Over-exfoliation of any kind
Anything that exfoliates the skin, including at-home manual exfoliation tools
Not using the proper facial cleanser
Dry climates
Quality of water in your area
Alcohol in skincare
Not wearing sunscreen
Fragrance in skincare products
Medications
Genetics
Aging
Not using a good moisturizer
How can I repair my skin barrier if it's damaged?
If you think your skin barrier is damaged, it's always a good idea to work with a dermatologist and esthetician to diagnose and treat your skin, but there are a few things you can do at home to heal your skin, too. Your at-home goal is to re-hydrate your skin.
Ways to hydrate and repair the skin barrier at home:
Use the proper cleanse and moisturizer for your skin type
Take shorter, cooler showers
Take a look at the lifestyle factors that may be contributing to dehydration
The importance of choosing the right cleanser and moisturizer
A common misconception is that the cleanser you use doesn't matter, but Sonia reminds us why that isn't always true."Knowing your skin type and your skin 'lifestyle' (how often you'll wash your face, do you workout or sweat a lot) is key to choosing this 'gentle cleanser'," she says. "Using the wrong cleanser will lead to a broken skin barrier for some, and I am convinced a cleanser is the first step in a great skincare routine. If I am being 1000% honest, I think this is where most skin routines get into a trick bag, and then people wonder why their skin isn’t behaving when they’re using 3000 other skin care products."
The Best Facial Cleanser for Dry Skin Types
If you have dry skin, you may do well with a cream or oil cleanser. You definitely don’t want to use anything foaming or gel since it may be too stripping on your skin. Dry skin already has a heightened level of sensitivity, so watch out for any added fragrance, too.
The Best Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
If you have oily skin you may like the feel of a gel cleanser. Oily skin tones like the feel of clean skin, but we don’t want that "over-clean" either.
The Best Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
If you’re sensitive, you may want to choose a cleanser that doesn’t strip the skin any more than it already is because sensitive skin usually has a degree of broken skin barrier. Avoid products with fragrance, and lightly pat the face dry.
As you see, a cleanser is more important than you think!
Using the Proper Moisturizer for Dehydrated Skin
Not using the proper moisturizer can cause dehydrated skin, too. Just like finding a good cleanser, finding the right moisturizer is critical. That's why Sonia created her skincare line to work for all skin types and formulated products that work for every step of your skincare routine.Her best selling Water Balm Skin Prep is a great moisturizer for all skin types and keeps your skin hydrated and supple for hours. The gel creme formula sinks in swiftly, evens out texture, brightens skin tone, and smooths imperfections. For those with dry skin, Water Oil Skin Prep is designed to give your skin the rich hydration it needs. She formulated both Water Balm & Water Oil to work well under makeup and to also be rich and hydrating enough to be used as a part of your nightly routine.
How to combat weather or lifestyle-related dehydration factors
Lifestyle and weather-related factors are among the most common factors that can lead to dehydrated skin, but don't worry! There are some easy steps you can follow to help.
Weather-related Dehydration
Where you live also plays an important role in skin dehydration. Living in dry, cold, or hot climates can cause the water in our skin to evaporate faster.
Sonia's favorite way to add moisture to the skin throughout the day is to incorporate a facial mist into your routine. She recommends adding Water Elixir to an atomizer and to spritz it on the face throughout the day to replenish the skin with ceramides and nourishing moisture.Sonia's PRO Tip: Whatever you do, don’t use tap water to mist on your face. It is full of minerals that may be irritating to your already dry, dehydrated skin.
Lifestyle-related factors that dehydrate the skin
Love a good cocktail or coffee? These tasty beverages can be okay in moderation, but caffeine and alcohol can dehydrate the skin, so if your skin barrier is damaged, consider cutting back! Likewise, certain medications and even long, hot showers can contribute to dehydration.
Thankfully, the solutions for these factors are easy. Drink more water, turn down the temperature on your shower, and consider adding a humidifier to amp up the moisture in the air around you.
In Conclusion
As you have learned, numerous factors can impact your skin barrier's health! Taking the time to find the proper skincare for your skin type and lifestyle, staying hydrated, and recognizing the symptoms of a damaged skin barrier early on, you'll enjoy healthier and happier skin!
If you're working on repairing your skin barrier, be patient, and stay consistent. Rebuilding a healthy barrier can take time, but it's worth the effort and dedication.
About Sonia Roselli and Sonia Roselli Skincare
Sonia is a makeup artist and esthetician with more than 30 years of experience. Although her skin looks great now, it wasn’t always as healthy! In 2006, she had a total hysterectomy and developed skin issues and sensitivity. Her "bad skin" made her feel bad about herself, especially since her job as a makeup artist was to help others feel beautiful. A question she often asked herself was, “How could I promote great skin and great makeup when I, myself, didn't have it anymore?”
That’s when Sonia Roselli skincare was born. When developing her skincare products, she set out to make products that worked for skin prep before makeup but were still gentle for sensitive skin and anyone that sat in her makeup chair. Her products are beloved by makeup artists and skincare enthusiast lovers of all genders, ages, and skin types because they promote healthy skin barriers and can be used for your morning, daytime, and nighttime skincare routine!
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We hope you feel more confident in caring for your skin barrier! To learn more about Sonia Roselli's skin barrier protecting line of products, click here. Have a question for our skincare experts? Click here to send them a message.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Benefits of CBD Beauty Products
If you've ever asked yourself what the benefits of CBD in skincare, hair care, and even makeup are, you're not alone! January is CBD Awareness Month, and we wanted to share some of the perks you can enjoy when incorporating it into your beauty routine.
To celebrate, we are pleased to say we partnered with our best selling CBD Beauty Brand Fitish to gift you a Deluxe Mini Don't Sweat It, a $12 value, with any CBD Beauty Purchase*.
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*Your complimentary Deluxe Mini FITISH Don't Sweat It will automatically appear at checkout when you have a qualifying item in your bag. Available while supplies last, and only complimentary Deluxe Mini FITISH Don't Sweat It per qualifying order.
First, let's tackle the top questions about CBD when it comes to beauty: What is CBD, and will it get me high if I use CBD beauty products?
CBD is a natural compound derived from the cannabis plant. Heralded for its restorative power for all skin types, including acne-prone and sensitive skin, CBD is proven to help reduce inflammation and support the skin’s natural healing process. That's why we've added award-winning CBD-infused skincare and hair care brands to our Camera Ready family!
Now, as far as if CBD Beauty products will get you high. The answer is no. CBD is one of 100+ cannabinoids (chemical compound found in hemp plants) that stabilizes the body and helps maintain health. You’ll find traces of CBD in marijuana, but CBD alone is non-psychoactive and legal to purchase in an isolated form.
The cannabinoid compound infamously known to get you high is called THC. This particular plant derivative is responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana.
*Disclaimer - As with any big change in your skincare or hair care regimen that focuses on ingredients, if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you're reading this article to decide if you'd like to use this product on a child, we highly recommend checking with your doctor first.
Before and after photo from Fitish Beauty
Benefit #1 of CBD in skincare and hair care: CBD can alleviate acne, redness, and inflammation
CBD oil is an effective and natural anti-inflammatory. Those who suffer from inflammatory skin conditions, like rosacea, benefit from the soothing properties found inside CBD. This miracle ingredient also reduces breakouts and calms redness by decreasing excessive levels of oil produced by the skin – a major trigger for acne-prone skin.
Our Top Picks:
For those suffering from stress-related hair loss, hair care products infused with CBD like FITISH Plumping Hair Serum can help reduce inflammation of the scalp - one of the biggest contributing factors to non-hereditary hair loss!
For those wanting to tone down the redness on their face, FITISH Tone Down Spray has become pro favorites thanks to the cooling effect and instant relief. For those with oily skin, we love FITISH Don't Sweat It. For added hydration, seal in moisture with the nourishing CBD-infused Saint Jane Luxury Beauty Serum.
Photo and study results by Saint Jane for their Hydrabloom Body Silk
Benefit #2 of CBD in skincare and hair care: It provides nourishment to sensitive skin and can alleviate some skin conditions
CBD oil inhibits flare-ups in some skin conditions, like psoriasis and eczema, and helps soothe sensitive, easily-irritated skin. Incorporate a CBD-infused beauty product into your daily routine to nourish skin and lock in moisture for healthy, glowing skin.
Our Picks:
For a lotion that's great to use all over the body, try Saint Jane Hydrabloom Body Silk. Powerful ingredients like their Sea Flower Complex firm and tone while wild chamomile, hyaluronic acid, and jasmine provide deep hydration, soothing moisture, and soften the skin. If you love a body product that provides a soothing cooling sensation, FITISH Tone Down Body Cream has peppermint and caffeine for additional benefits!
Key ingredients in KOVO Bakuchiol Serum11 Alternative Retinol
Benefit #3 of CBD in skincare and hair care: CBD can slow down some of the effects of aging
CBD in skincare combats the visible signs of aging with powerful antioxidant properties. Along with reducing inflammation, it can rejuvenate a dull complexion, even skin tone, and help smooth fine lines and wrinkles. That’s the power of CBD.
The CBD-focused brands we offer including KOVO, FITISH, and Saint Jane, have also upped the anti-aging benefits with peptides, other calming botanicals like chamomile, and antioxidants like green tea.
Our Top Picks:
FITISH Beauty’s Dewing It CBD Moisturizer soothes irritation, calms redness, and gently nourishes with anti-aging ingredients for all skin types. If you're looking for an oil-based serum, we recommend KOVO Bakuchiol Serum11 Alternative Retinol.
Feeling Inspired?
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Five Reasons We Love William Tuttle Creme Foundation & the Best Alternative Products
Dewy, luminous, healthy-looking skin is in, and foundations that give that beautiful look have been going viral on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and beyond! Last year, RCMA Cream Foundation was among our most popular products thanks to Makeup Artist and Influencer @Paintedbyspencer, and this year has already kicked off with another viral surge for PRO favorite William Tuttle Creme Foundation!
However, long before people were raving about the beautiful luminous skin-like finish on social media, makeup artists were using William Tuttle Creme Foundation in their kits to create a beautiful, natural complexion on their clients for film, television, and events.
In this blog, we'll discuss:
Why William Tuttle Creme Foundation is such a great foundation for dewy natural-looking skin
Who William Tuttle is
Our top alternatives for William Tuttle Creme Foundation
Share a live demo using William Tuttle Foundation featuring our beauty advisor and professional makeup artist/photographer Calvin
Learn more about William Tuttle Creme Foundation & our top alternatives
Five Reasons We Love William Tuttle Creme Foundation
If you're looking for a lightweight full coverage foundation that doesn't need to be set and gives a natural, healthy skin, dewy finish, William Tuttle Creme Foundation may be the perfect match!
This creamy formula is easy to blend, has high pigmentation, and has been trusted by makeup artists for the most important jobs including applying makeup for television, movies, and big events.
The top 5 reasons we love William Tuttle Creme Foundation include:
It doesn't have to be set with powder! The unique formula looks great and is long-lasting with or without powder.
It is incredibly affordable for the great quality you're getting! It's just $15 for 17 grams!
It is highly pigmented, so a little goes a very long way.
William Tuttle Creme Foundation looks beautiful on all skin types including textured and mature skin.
It looks best when applied with a dry sponge, but it still looks beautiful when applied with a dense brush or finger tips!
PRO Tip: We do not recommend applying with a completely saturated sponge because the formula is oil and wax-based (a very lightly wet sponge with the water squeeze out of it is fine if you prefer the sponge texture when it's slightly wet). If you have skin that is sensitive to formulas that are oil or wax-based, check out our recommendations below!
Who is William Tuttle?
William Tuttle was one of the pioneers in Makeup Artistry and won several awards as a makeup artist between the 1940s and 1980s. He served as the head of MGM's makeup department for more than three decades and taught makeup artistry to budding makeup professionals. After he left MGM, he created his beloved William Tuttle Creme Foundation, highly pigmented cream blushes, powder, and color correctors.
His full line of makeup includes cream contour products and cream highlighters.
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Watch our LIVE Demo of William Tuttle Creme Foundation
To help answer questions about William Tuttle Creme foundation and to share pro tips on how to apply it, the best alternatives, and more, our Beauty Advisor Calvin shared some of his top tips on Instagram! Don't forget to join our beautiful Camera Ready Community on Instagram and TikTok for more great content!
Our Top Alternatives for William Tuttle Creme Foundation
If you are looking for an alternative for William Tuttle Creme Foundation, our team has curated a list of products we think you'll love!
High-Coverage Foundation Alternatives for William Tuttle Creme Foundation:
Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation
Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation is a great alternative for William Tuttle Creme Foundation because it's another emollient cream-based foundation with higher pigment levels to provide excellent coverage while still feeling lightweight! This pro-favorite formula has also gone viral in the past when Kim Kardashian shared her at-home makeup routine in 2020. We offer the full-size as well as samples to help shade match.
RCMA Cream & Liquid Foundations
If you want to stick with a cream formula, RCMA Cream Foundation is another highly pigmented foundation with full coverage that has skyrocketed to social media fame. Many makeup artists keep this foundation stocked in their kits because a little goes a long way, and you can mix it with moisturizers like Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate to sheer it out for an additional glow. It's available in a variety of sizes from full palettes with a wide range of shades to four-pan or five-pan options, as well as individual containers. We sell samples of it, too! The biggest differences are that this formula provides a more natural finish instead of glowy, and it is thicker in consistency.
The RCMA Liquid Foundation is a full coverage foundation that hydrates the skin and provides a natural finish, and influencers like Tati Westbrook have sung its praises on YouTube! It provides a natural finish that looks great on a wide range of sky types, and you guessed it! We sell the full-size and samples of it, too.
Glowy, Dewy, and Luminous Foundation Alternatives for William Tuttle Creme Foundation
Smashbox HALO Healthy Glow All-in-One Tinted Moisturizer
Primer-infused for all-day wear, this tinted moisturizer provides SPF 25 sun protection for a healthy glow as it primes, perfects, protects, and hydrates skin. The coverage is sheerer than the William Tuttle Creme Foundation, but the finish is just as dewy and beautiful! We also recommend this as a lighter-weight option for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation
Another makeup industry favorite, Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation is a lightweight, hydrating, and dewy finish foundation that perfects the skin with each wear. It's a makeup artist favorite for film and photography because it smooths over fine lines and texture with ease and covers over small imperfections with light-reflecting pigments. Their unique formula creates a blurring and brightening effect on the skin to provide an "I just had a professional facial" glow! We proudly offer full-size bottles and samples.
Graftobian HD Creme Foundation
Another makeup artist must-have when their client wants a dewy, healthy skin foundation, Graftobian HD Creme Foundation offers a more glowy finish and is buildable to full-coverage. You can find it in palette form, individual containers, refills, and even samples!
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation
Our final recommendation is a favorite for bridal makeup artists and those with textured or mature skin - Face Atelier Ultra Foundation. Available in a variety of sizes (including samples, Face Atelier Ultra Foundation doesn't need to be set with powder, just like the William Tuttle Creme Foundation, and it hydrates the skin while providing a natural healthy-looking skin finish!
Mehron Celebre PRO HD Foundation
This Mehron foundation provides even higher coverage and the same beautiful dewy finish you'll get from the William Tuttle Foundation! The Mehron Celebre PRO HD Foundation is available in a range of shades.
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation Stick
This stick foundation provides that great healthy-skin glow that you crave! The Make Up For Ever team created it to be undetectable and perfecting for the newest HD & 4K technologies and beyond. The stick formulation makes it easy to throw in a bag, for touchups, and more!
Feeling Inspired?
We hope this blog has helped explain why pros and makeup lovers have loved using William Tuttle Creme Foundation, and that we've given you a few great alternatives to consider! Click here to shop all William Tuttle products, or buy a sample of the William Tuttle Creme Foundation here. To learn how to shade match William Tuttle Foundation, stay tuned to our blog for an upcoming post.
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Have a question for our beauty experts? Click here to send them a message.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
PRO Tips: The Importance of Lighting for Photography, Video, & Content Creation
Mario Dedivanovic helped perfect the Ilios Beauty Light Ring with lighting industry expert Kelly Mondora and Nikon World Ambassador Jerry Ghionis
When it comes to makeup artistry and how the look appears in photography and video, great lighting can make or break the entire look! That's why we teamed up with the Ilios Lighting Team for an Instagram Live (view the entire demo below!) to show their lighting solutions in action and to unveil their newest arrivals, the travel-friendly versions of their best selling Ilios Beauty Ring.
There's a reason Kim Kardashian told them it's "literally the best makeup light I have ever seen!"
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When it comes to makeup artistry and how the look appears in photography and video, great lighting can make or break the entire look! That's why we teamed up with the Ilios Lighting Team for an Instagram Live to show their lighting solutions in action and to unveil their newest arrivals.
If you missed the Live, don't worry. We saved it for you. Follow us on Instagram to watch the live event or keep reading below for a full recap!
Topics discussed during the event include:
The importance of using great lighting for makeup application
The importance of the lighting temperature and intensity for makeup application
How to ensure the lighting or ring light you use as a makeup artist or makeup lover can make or break how the makeup appears on film, photography, or in person at an event
How the Ilios Beauty Ring and their newest products provide light that's as close to daylight as you can get
A live demo with a real model to see how the lighting impacts how her makeup appears
Watch the Live Demo!
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Why Great Lighting is Important for Makeup Application
Cameras have come a long way for film and television, but even cell phone cameras can take images and video in 4K! It's no wonder many people feel the need to use filters, but with the proper lighting, you won't need it.
That's where Ilios comes in. The Founders (who are also world-class experts in makeup artistry, photography, and lighting) wanted to create lighting that mimicked the beautiful natural window-lighting we all crave on those beautiful sunny days. It's perfectly diffused, softened by the window glass, and perfect for makeup application and photography.
Their Beauty Ring (and their newest products) offers the most accurate daylight lighting in portable ring light, but it goes beyond that! It also offers a warmer setting and a "blend" setting to help adjust the lighting in any environment you're in, and it offers five brightness levels to ensure you're applying makeup in the same type of lighting environment where you'll be filming, photographed, or in for an event.
Why It's important to use the proper lighting level and temperature while doing makeup
Imagine you apply makeup with a standard light with only one temperature (let's say, cool), but you're filming video or being photographed in a candlelit room - the makeup that was so skillfully applied will look completely different. With the Ilios Beauty Ring and its lighting options, you can set the light to be the same lighting and intensity you'll be in during the event while being filmed or photographed, or even while going live, to ensure you look your best!
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About Jerry Ghionis, Nikon Ambassador & award-winning photographer
At the top of his field for 3 decades, Jerry is an expert on lighting and bringing out the best in people. With the flair of a fashion designer and the ingenuity of an architect, his style can be described as vintage glamour that meet contemporary fashion.
About Kelly Mondora, the Lighting Expert
Mondora has leveraged her decades of experience building lighting for the film and photography industry to offer a higher-quality alternative to the sub-standard makeup mirrors currently on the market. Wanting the well-respected perspective of a Hollywood makeup artist, she reached out to Dedivanovic and pitched the product to him. She also folded in famed fashion photographer Jerry Ghionis to gain insight from the photographer's perspective.
The Current Ilios Product Lineup
The first product the Ilios Lighting team created is a makeup artist and content creator favorite - the Ilios Beauty Ring. The Ilios Beauty Ring is a makeup mirror, ring light, and phone stand all in one.
The Ilios Beauty Ring is the result of the collective efforts of the renowned lighting expert and makeup artist, promising to deliver the perfect lighting for makeup application, selfies, vlogging, and video conferencing. To help makeup artists and creators use the product on the go, they also offer a traveling case for protection and a light stand so it can be set up at a variety of heights for different locations and setups.
Ilios Beauty Ring
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Ilios Travel Case
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Ilios Light Stand
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Three Easy Ways to Incorporate The Pantone Color of the Year Into Your Makeup Routine
If you love following beauty and makeup trends, 2023's Pantone Color of the Year Viva Magenta is perfect for you because there are plenty of options for lipstick, lip gloss, eyeshadow, and blush in this bold raspberry color! Unlike last year's Very Peri, Viva Magenta is a universally flattering shade that can make a bold statement for eyes, lips, and cheeks!
To view all of the products, click here, or keep reading our blog!
Learn more about our Viva Magenta Makeup Product Recommendations
How to Wear Vivia Magenta on the Lips
The easiest way to incorporate a bold raspberry shade like Viva Magenta into your makeup collection is with lipstick or lip gloss. The key to wearing a bolder lip color like Viva Magenta is lip prep with a gentle lip scrub because bold shades can accentuate dry or peeling lips.
Viva Magenta Lipstick and Lip Gloss
Our top two picks include Dose of Colors Talk is Chic Liquid Matte Lipstick and Buxom Cosmetics Brandi Lip Polish. However, if you want to mix your own perfect shade or adjust a hue you already own, the best selling Danessa Myricks Beauty Luxe Cream Palette in The Feminist is a fantastic option.
PRO Tip: If you want your bold Viva Magenta lip color to be the statement of your makeup look, opt for neutral eyeshadow (matte or shimmer will both be flattering with this look) and long lashes!
Viva Magenta Makeup for the Eyes
Viva Magenta may look intimidating at first glance, but this bold color is a great for all eye colors! It will make blue eyes look bluer, provides a striking contrast to green eyes, and complements brown-eyed beauties. The perfect Viva Magenta Eyeshadow Palette is Dose of Colors Blushing Berries if you're ready to embrace the full-blown berry look or Viseart Petites Mattes Milieu for a splash of magenta with other staple shades.
If you're intimidated by wearing a bold berry on your lids, you can always test the waters with a red-toned liner or a shimmering shade that provides a softer look. We recommend Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel in shade 79 or Sydney Grace Cream Shadow in Cranberry Streusel (a shimmering medium-toned plummy red).
PRO Tip: A rich brown mascara pairs well with magenta or reddish-toned eye looks.
How to Wear Viva Magenta on the Cheeks
Bold makeup lovers, rejoice! There's nothing like a vibrant blush to instantly liven up your look. However, if you prefer just a tint of color, don't worry. We have options for you, too!
Our Top Picks for Viva Magenta Blush
For a luminous magenta-toned blush, we love Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Face Powder Blush in Adorned. It has a glowy finish that helps soften the look, and it can be sheerly applied for a whisper of color. For cream blush, the new Smashbox Halo Sheer to Stay Color Tint in Pomegranate is a great option that can also be worn on the lips for a monochromatic look. The unique formula offers a powder-like matte finish that refracts light to help create a blurred, soft-focus look and is infused with jojoba oil to help hydrate the skin.
BONUS: Glitter and Multichrome Options for Viva Magenta Makeup
If your makeup style calls for extra glitz and glam, we have the perfect products to take Viva Magenta to the next level!
Karla Cosmetics Shadow Potion in the shade Snooze is a great option for those wanting a gel-based product that can be used as an all-over color or liner. This multichromatic shade shifts from purple to blue, green, bronze, and then magenta.
If you prefer glitter to take your look to new heights, Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles in the shade Cherry Bomb is the perfect pick. We recommend pairing it with a Glitter Glue to maximize wear time and minimize fallout.
Feeling Inspired?
We hope this blog has inspired given you a few great options to try if you want to add the Pantone Color of the Year to your makeup collection! Explore our top picks here. Have a question for our beauty experts? Click here to send them a message.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Best of Camera Ready Cosmetics - Our 2022 Highlights
The calendar may officially say it's 2023, but we can't help but look back with gratitude for all of your support in 2022!
From the biggest launch we've ever had (the Theresa is Lethal Collection with Lethal Cosmetics and Theresa is Dead) to providing a few PRO Tips on why some of the viral products and trends you saw actually work (like Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, how to use the Aqua Chromes from the Danessa Myricks Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette, and Hailey Bieber's lip lining hack), our team has been curating the best in beauty and crafting blogs and tutorials to help you not only Shop Like a PRO but to experience the best in beauty like a PRO!
As fun and exciting as those memories are for us, our favorite memories and projects have YOU, our Camera Ready Community, at the center of it all! From providing you with a better shopping experience to celebrating what being Camera Ready means to you, making the best in beauty more accessible is our favorite part of 2022!
Our top 3 highlights of 2022 are:
Launching our updated website in May
Offering you more hair care options
Our I Am Camera Ready Campaign
Learn more about our favorite moments from 2022:
2022 Highlight #1: We updated our website in May 2022 to make exploring easier
The last few years have changed how people shop for their beauty products, and it highlighted the fact that our website was in major need of an upgrade to give you the best experience possible! We worked hard to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for from the comfort of your couch because our community deserves an online shopping experience that resembles shopping in-store with our beauty experts and makeup artists. Each guest that comes through our doors at our Dallas, TX, showroom gets personalized recommendations based on what they're shopping for, and this 2022 highlight brought you one step closer to that experience!
We added new 'filters' like formula, coverage, and finish on our website so you could zero in on the product you want - like searching for a cream foundation with full coverage and a natural finish.
We also added the ability to shop by concern, so if you are looking for skincare that can help with texture, cover or treat dark spots, or provide extra moisture, you'll find products specific to your own beauty needs with a simple click! Are you a makeup artist (or want to Shop Like a PRO)? We have a collection of kit essentials curated for you! Finally, we launched our first quiz to help you find the hair care that's right for your individual needs!
2022 Highlight #2: We added more hair care to our assortment than ever
We take the feedback and requests from our beauty community seriously, and we sent a survey to our most loyal customers in 2021 to learn what our customers wanted us to offer more of. The answer: hair care! We proudly added several of the most requested brands including OLAPLEX, R+Co, R+Co Bleu, Fekkai, IGK, and Insert Name Here so that we could be your favorite destination for all of your beauty needs.
Have any suggestions for brands or products you'd like to see us add this year? Click here to send our team an email!
To learn more about all of the new brands we added in 2022, click the links below, or read this blog:
Fekkai
Artis
Kovo
R+Co
R+Co Bleu
IGK
OLAPLEX
Buxom Cosmetics
Insert Name Here
2022 Highlight #3: Celebrating what beauty means to YOU with our I Am Camera Ready Campaign
The number of new beauty trends and products in 2022 was dizzying, and it left a lot of makeup lovers feeling overwhelmed.
We ran our I Am Camera Ready Campaign in the fall of 2022 to remind folks that there's no true definition of what beauty should look like and that it's okay if you don't feel the need to wear makeup all the time or feel compelled to try the latest trends. To us, the world of beauty and beauty products should be inclusive and a means of personal expression.
We partnered with some of the biggest names in the beauty industry like @Paintedbyspencer, Danessa Myricks, Theresa is Dead, and more to share this message through Instagram Lives, blogs, tutorials, and more. If you missed out on all the fun, don't worry! You can always view our past I Am Camera Ready blogs to learn more and to relive the fun!
Feeling Inspired?
Those are our favorite moments of 2022, but we want to know, what were your favorite Camera Ready moments? Connect with us on social media (find us on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube) to share yours, or send us an email!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Three Beauty Resolutions Worth Keeping in 2023
Making new year's resolutions doesn't have to be a daunting process! In fact, some of the best resolutions are the ones we make year-round. However, if you're the type that loves to set a list of goals or to-do to jumpstart a new year, we have three easy-to-keep goals in mind that will keep your beauty collection in tip-top shape in 2023 (and beyond)!
Our top 3 beauty resolutions worth keeping for 2023 are:
Wash your brushes regularly
Learn new techniques
Keep your makeup, hair care, and skincare products organized
Learn more about our 2023 beauty resolutions:
Beauty Resolution #1: Wash and Disinfect Your Makeup Brushes and Tools Regularly
We often feel like a broken record with this tip, but there are plenty of reasons we will always include washing your makeup brushes regularly to our list of to-dos for beauty lovers. Cleaning and disinfecting your makeup brushes will help increase the lifespan of your tools, decrease the risk of having breakouts (or worse) from bacteria, and will ensure your makeup application is as easy and seamless as the brush developers intended.
If you don’t wash your brushes, the buildup of products can impact how pigment clings on the bristles or fibers and will impact how your tools perform. Each brush is crafted carefully with the angle of the bristles or fibers designed to lay down the product in a specific way, and if you don’t wash them regularly, the angle can change.
As for germs, cleaning and disinfecting your tools will help keep unwanted bacteria at bay. We offer plenty of disinfectants created specifically for your makeup brushes and tools to ensure they don’t damage delicate bristles or fibers. If you want to know how often you should clean your makeup brushes as well as our product recommendations, check out this blog.
PRO Tip: If you're a makeup artist or share your beauty products with others, we also highly recommend sanitizing your products with products formulated specifically for cosmetic products. This will ensure the textures and shades do not change as you disinfect them.
SHOP Brush Cleaner
SHOP Makeup Sanitizer
Makeup Artist and Brand Owner/Founder Danessa Myricks made it her mission to educate herself and to learn as much as possible from other makeup artists and beauty professionals before launching her own brand in 2015
Beauty Resolution for 2023 #2: Learn a New Technique
Have you ever looked at your collection of beauty products and felt uninspired or not sure which products you want to use? That’s completely normal! However, we take pride in providing educational resources and having a team of beauty experts on staff to help spark creativity and beauty.
From hosting Instagram Lives with top makeup artists and brand founders to teaching new techniques in blogs and tutorials, we’re here to be your beauty bestie to make makeup, skincare, and hair care fun again. If you have a specific technique or product you’d love to learn more about, we take requests, too! Send us an email to request a topic for us to cover!
Check out our 10 most popular makeup, special effects, and beauty tutorials:
Why Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder is trending and how to use it
How to use RCMA Cream Foundation
Three easy ways to use Liquid Latex for special effects featuring @caykeface
Find the perfect setting spray for every day use
The difference between Finishing and Setting Powder
Our Hair Quiz to find the perfect product to meet your hair's needs
Our series of makeup techinque lessons by Joe Blasco
PRO Tips for using the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette
How to create a Special Effects Wound by @nsomniaksdream
Harley Quinn Makeup Tutorial by @caykeface
Beauty Resolution for 2023 #3: Keep Your Makeup, Hair Care, and Skincare Products Organized
Finally, this is a tip we’re sharing with makeup artists in mind because they’re the masters of keeping track of their products!
Staying organized is an essential part of being a makeup artist from ensuring you never run out of your most used shades to purging your kit of any expiring products (check out our guide on makeup expiration dates). We’ve helped them curate their kits since 2003 with the best makeup bags and cases, de-potting tools (including a makeup repair kit in case of makeup breakage!), and empty palettes and pouches to help you organize your products.
If you’re the type that has backups of products to ensure you don’t run out, it can be handy to write on the packaging or create labels to indicate when you opened or purchased them, and if you’re trying to track product usage, even take note of when you finished each item! If you find you’re running through a product regularly enough to warrant always having it on hand, check out our Subscribe & Save subscription program that can give you up to 10% off your favorites!
Feeling Inspired?
What beauty resolutions do you have for 2023? Send us a message or connect with us on social media to share yours! Have a question for our beauty experts to help you reach your goals? Click here to send them a message.
Are you ready to start exploring? We recommend starting out with our thoughtfully curated assortment of makeup, hair care, skincare, and tools!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Our Top 3 Beauty Predictions for 2023
If we learned anything about the beauty industry in the last few years, it's that things are becoming even more unpredictable! However, there are a few predictions we have a pretty good feeling will come to fruition in 2023. Keep reading the blog to find out what they are (and why we believe in them)!
Our top 3 predictions for 2023 are:
Professional makeup brands will continue to go viral
The return of more bold and colorful makeup looks
Makeup Artists and Education will become even more important
Learn more about our predictions for 2023:
Beauty Prediction for 2023 #1: Professional makeup brands and products will still go viral
Long before Ben Nye Pretty Pink and Kryolan Fixing Spray were the hottest products on social media, many of the professional brands we offer skyrocketed to fame thanks to shoutouts from celebrities like Kim Kardashian (watch her at-home beauty routine with Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation), viral videos on YouTube (raise your hand if you heard about RCMA No Color Powder in the late 2010s, #IYKYK!), and the list of products that have gone viral goes on....
Why Professional Brands like Ben Nye, Kryolan Professional Make-Up, and Joe Blasco go Viral on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram:
We are never completely shocked when one of our products goes viral on social media. We're passionate about finding the best products the beauty industry has to offer and proudly provide our community with the brands makeup artists have relied on for decades to achieve the best makeup looks possible!
From richer pigmentation to the ability to mix and manipulate the products to achieve a different shade or finish, to the long-wearing nature, professional products are created with performance in mind. That's not to say that professional products are better than those you'd find on the shelves at your local beauty retailer. They're just created with a different purpose in mind.
Makeup by James Molloy for our Winter / Holiday 2022 Look Book
Beauty Prediction for 2023 #2: The return of more than "no-makeup makeup"
Beauty trends come and go, so we're pretty confident this trend has already begun. While many beauty lovers were trying to achieve the "no-makeup makeup" look or the "clean girl aesthetic", there were plenty of folks that still loved a full face of makeup or experimenting with bold colors and color-shifting formulations. We believe 2023 will be the year of beauty self expression taking center stage!
Based on the latest releases from popular brands including more multichromes, beaming highlighters, and vibrant hues that will soon be hitting the beauty shelves(just look at the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta), we know it's going to be an extra beautiful year ahead!
PRO Tip: Remember that just because something is trending, you don't have to try it out yourself. Will the no-makeup makeup look ever be 'out of style'? No. That's the great thing about makeup and beauty in general.
If you love it, wear it! Being Camera Ready is about feeling your best no matter what your routine or makeup preferences are.
Makeup Arist and PRO Educator Terri Tomlinson worked with us to create several videos to explain why pink powders like Ben Nye Pretty Pink can provide a brightening effect and which complexions would benefit the most from it
Beauty Prediction for 2023 #3: The power and importance of Makeup Artists and education
Now that platforms like TikTok and BeReal. allow others to share short-form videos with makeup hacks, product swatches, and quick reviews faster than ever before, it can be easy to feel like you have to have whatever's trending. However, it's important to remember that products aren't always perfect for every skin tone, skin type, or even makeup style. That's where makeup artists and education come in!
Some of the most popular influencers on TikTok and Instagram are actually makeup artists (like @Paintedbyspencer, Danessa Myricks, @crissscortezz, @roseandben), so you know when they share a tip or product with you, it'll meet their standards, and more importantly, they'll teach you how to use the items they're loving.
Learning why products work (like color-correcting products and professional setting sprays) will make you appreciate them more and ensure you love them even once the social media hype dies down.
Our team is always writing blogs to give you tips and to share tutorials, and we love sharing fun and binge-able content on social media! To ensure you're not missing out on any of the fun, give us a follow and sign up for our emails below!
Feeling Inspired?
What do you think about our beauty predictions for 2023? We'd love to know, or even better, we'd love to hear yours! Send us a message or connect with us on social media to share your thoughts!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Best of Social Media - Viral Products in 2022
We think it's pretty safe to say that the sheer volume of viral beauty products and makeup hacks has grown exponentially since TikTok gained more momentum during the last few years. In 2022, we counted at least 14 products that we proudly offer trending across Instagram and TikTok, and we'll break them all down (and why we love them!) in this blog.
The 2022 Viral Beauty Products we offer include:
Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder
RCMA Cream Foundation
Alcone Stop the Sweat
Bdellium 972 Double Dome Brush
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette
Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray
Ben Nye Final Seal
Kryolan Fixing Spray
Senna Brow Book
Scott Barnes Cosmetics Naomi Lip Liner
Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre
Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye
Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Learn more about the Viral Makeup Products we offer:
Viral Makeup Products: Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, RCMA Cream Foundation, Kryolan Fixing Spray, and Senna Brow Book on TikTok and YouTube
We had to group Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, RCMA Cream Foundation, Kryolan Fixing Spray, and Senna Brow Book together because the talented @Paintedbyspencer sang their praises on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube during various times this year!
He first shared a video about RCMA Cream Foundation in his "Gatekeep Reveal" TikTok in April, and the coverage he achieved was beautiful! If you've wanted to try this product for yourself, we sell samples that are perfect for shade matching, too!
Soon after, he shared a "dupe" video showing how Ben Nye Pretty Pink achieved the same rosy and brightening effect as Huda Beauty Cherry Blossom Powder. He also pointed out Ben Nye Pretty Pink is a fraction of the cost, and we created a blog with PRO Makeup Artist and Educator Terri Tomlinson to explain why it works (and to remind folks Pretty Pink was created decades ago!).
In a YouTube video in December 2022, Spencer shared a video singing the praises of all Ben Nye powders and the variety of shades offered to achieve different looks.
Since then, he also shared more posts showing how to use the Senna Brow Book to contour and create a subtle eye look and talked about the impressive makeup setting power of Kryolan Professional Make-Up Fixing Spray, a PRO favorite setting spray, in his Best of 2022 YouTube Video.
Viral Makeup Products: Alcone Stop the Sweat and Ben Nye Final Seal on TikTok
This summer, Alcone Stop the Sweat and the already viral Ben Nye Final Seal (check out Jackie's Aina video in our other blog about Viral Products!) went viral again on TikTok after one user shared how it kept her makeup on despite the excessive sweating and oil production on her face.
Both of these products have been used by professional makeup artists and performers alike to slow down the oil production process that normally breaks down your makeup and to also seal the products to prevent them from being worn down by external factors like humidity, light friction from rubbing, and even light splashes of water!
Viral Makeup Product: Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye on TikTok
If you saw the video of a woman using Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye on TikTok, odds are your jaws hit the floor and you instantly ran to Google to see where you could buy this "eyelift in a tube". While the results are incredible, it's important to remember the instant lifting results are temporary. It does include skincare ingredients to provide anti-aging benefits, but don't expect the lifting effect to be permanent.
PRO Tip: Less is more with this product. If you apply too much, it may leave a slight white residue, so we recommend applying a little to your skin first to test how much you need.
Viral Makeup Products: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder & Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette
It was a great year for Danessa Myricks Beauty products! From new and limited edition shades of her popular Infinite Chrome Flakes that went viral in 2021 to the introduction of her Yummy Skin complexion line, Danessa Myricks kept delighting us with her new releases.
This year, her two most popular (and undeniably viral) products were the Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder (samples available here) and the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette! If you haven't watched it yet, we recommend checking out our Instagram Live with Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer where they demo the Transcendence Palette!
We have no doubt she'll create even more beautiful products in 2023!
Viral Makeup Product: Bdellium 972 Brush on TikTok
Bdellium Tools is a professional brand that creates makeup brushes and tools that live up to makeup artists' standards and needs - in other words, they blend products out with ease, can withstand more frequent washing, and offer unique shapes and sizes to make applying makeup easier and faster. Sounds like a dream, right?
In May 2022, TikTok user @avonnasunshine shared a video showing how the Bdellium 972 Double Dome Brush magically blended out her foundation in just one swipe. While it may seem like magic, there's a reason why it works so well and why it's worth the hype! The Bdellium team perfected the angle that the bristles needed to be positioned and the two rows of bristles so that you could get twice the blending power with each pass of the brush.
Viral Makeup Product: Scott Barnes Cosmetics Naomi Lip Liner and Avene Cicalfate+ Protective Restorative Cream
When Hailey Bieber shared her perfect brown lip liner combo for fall on TikTok, the demand for the exact liner she used skyrocketed! In her demo, she used Scott Barnes Cosmetics Lip Liner in Naomi, and it sold out in record time.
That's when our team of beauty experts went to work and created an entire list of alternatives to help you get the look! Click the image above to see the entire list of dupes! Speaking of dupes and viral products, the Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencils in Limitless Brown, Anywhere Caffeine, and Whatever Walnut have also enjoyed social media fame this year, too.
Viral Makeup Product: Avene Cicalfate+ Protective and Restorative Cream on TikTok
Speaking of Hailey Bieber, we're convinced anything she shares on social media is destinated to become an overnight sensation. In 2022, she shared a video using Avene Cicalfate+ Protective and Restorative Cream, and the Google searches swelled to reach new levels.
This richly nourishing cream is a fantastic option for all skin types but especially handy for those with sensitive skin; it is alcohol free, fragrance free, paraben free, soy free, wheat free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic.
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Viral Makeup Product: Melanie Mills Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray on Instagram
We love @roseandben's ability to teach makeup techniques in a fun, quick, and easy-to-understand way, and her video showing the makeup setting power of Melanie Mills Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray still blows us away.
Viral Makeup Product: Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre
It's no surprise that most of our viral products are makeup, so it was great to see some of our favorite skincare products get some social media love, too! Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre has been a must-have for makeup artists for years due to its versatility, gentle yet effective formula, and nourishing ingredients. It's great to prime the skin, to mix with other foundations to sheer out the coverage (especially the RCMA Cream Foundation), and can even be used as a makeup remover.
Feeling Inspired?
Those are the most popular products we offer that went viral in 2022, and we know they won't be the last! To stay up-to-date on other products we offer that offer next-level performance, be sure to follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for more!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Camera Ready Cosmetics 2022 Winter Look Book: Feeling Festive with Sophia Nawabi
If you're looking for the ultimate New Year's Eve Makeup Look to celebrate 2022 and ring in 2023, look no further! We partnered with Sophia Nawabi and her talented team to create a look that embodies the magic and excitement of this year-end celebration.
Makeup by Sophia Nawabi @makeupandhair_sophianawabi on Model Gabriella @gabbychavesm
Hairstylist- Jeanette Rodriguez @crazybeauty92 Photographer - Jen Christo @jachristo Retouch- Elena Fratea @enna.retouch
How Sophia Created the Makeup Look
How Sophia Prepped Gabriella's Skin for the perfect makeup application:
Skin prep is an essential part of any good makeup look, so it's no surprise she spent extra time pampering and prepping Gabriella's skin. She first cleansed with Dose of Colors Triple Dose Cleanser, and then added in several layers of hydration with Dose of Colors Energizing Serum and Dose of Colors Hydra Dose Moisturizer to make Gabriella's skin glow. She sealed in the moisturizer with Dose of Colors Cold Pressed Booster, a multi-purpose oil-based product that can be used on the face, body, and even the hair!
How Sophia created the beautiful makeup look:
To create a beautiful glowing complexion, Sophia used Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer in shade #4 mixed with a hint of Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow in Crystal Clear before using Make Up For Ever HD Skin Concealer in Soft Sand to spot conceal and add a few highlights to the face. She set the base with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Under Eye Powder and Make Up For Ever HD Microfinishing Powder.
Sophia added depth and dimension to the face using PRO favorite Viseart Highlighting and Sculpting HD Palette and a healthy rosy glow using the Viseart HD Blush Palette in Rose/Coral.
For the eyes, she opted for a lighter makeup look to let the rhinestones be the star of the show! She hydrated the delicate eye area with Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado and allowed it to absorb. Next, she primed the lids with Viseart Seamless Eye Primer and added subtle definition to the eyes with Viseart Framboise Petits Fours Palette.
To finish the look, she used a cosmetic adhesive to attach a beautiful array of glimmering rhinestones around the eyes, added a hint of eyeliner + lashes, and finished with a bold red lip.
Explore the products Sophia used:
Dose of Colors Triple Dose Cleanser
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Dose of Colors Energizing Serum
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Dose of Colors Hydra Dose Moisturizer
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Dose of Colors Cold Pressed Booster
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Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
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Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Concealer
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Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Under Eye Powder
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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Powder
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Viseart Highlighting and Sculpting HD Palette
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Viseart HD Blush Palette in Rose/Coral
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Viseart Seamless Eye Primer
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Viseart Framboise Petits Fours Palette
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Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face in Crystal Clear
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Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to recreate this look for yourself or your clients? Click here to explore the products used for each look and to see the rest of our Winter / Holiday Look Book!
Want extra tips and tricks? Our beauty advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
The New Brands We Added in 2022
Here at Camera Ready Cosmetics, it's our mission to find the best products that live up to high standards, are a great value, or offer something unique to the beauty industry. We know there are a lot of great products to choose from, but we get it! It can be overwhelming to look for the best hair care, find the perfect foundation for your skin type, or to find exactly what you're looking for.
That's why we have a dedicated team of beauty industry veterans including makeup artists, skincare experts, an esthetician, lifelong beauty lovers, and more. We personally test the brands and products we offer to ensure it meets our high standards so that we know you'll love them, too. Of course, we also take your feedback and requests into consideration, and we've proudly added nine new brands that many of you have asked us for this year!
The Brands we added this year are::
Fekkai
Artis
Kovo
R+Co
R+Co Bleu
IGK
OLAPLEX
Buxom Cosmetics
Insert Name Here
Learn more about the brands we proudly added to our Camera Ready family of brands this year!
Fekkai
Experience your dream hair with innovative hair care products from Fekkai. We proudly added this hair care brand to our lineup after seeing a need for more natural ingredients and to offer more products that are perfect for curls, kinks, and coils! You’ll only find nature-based ingredients in these salon-grade formulas that are free of silicones, sulfates, phthalates, and parabens.
Some of the best-selling products include Clean Stylers Straight Balm, Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray, and Shea Butter Intense Oil! You have to try the Apple Cider Detox collection! This trio consists of a scrub, shampoo, and rinse, and uses Apple Cider Vinegar for the ultimate detox for your scalp and hair from product build-up and environmental pollution.
Artis
Discover a makeup application experience that is unlike any other brush you’ve used before! Artis designs products that are beautiful to handle and functionally superior to use. We welcomed their line of innovative makeup application tools after experiencing flawless application. The secret to their application is the superior blending is fibre powered by an ultra-fine tip that blends on a microscopic level. Bristles absorbing the majority of your foundation? Not with CosmeFibre, the product is held at the fibre tips instead of being absorbed through the fibre’s length.
If you are looking for a new foundation brush be sure to explore their best sellers: Elite Oval 7 Mirror, Palm Brush Mirror, and Brush Cleansing Foam.
Kovo
This sustainable beauty brand has natural ingredients to rehydrate and soothe skin. We brought KOVO Essentials into our family of brands to offer CBD skincare that gently nourishes and strengthens the barrier of your skin. Made with argan oil, peptides, CBD, & probiotics, this carefully curated line offers effective skincare solutions for all skin types. Best of all, the undereye patches do not budge, so throw them on and continue your routine without them sliding off your face!
If you are looking for CBD skincare products try Bakuchiol Serum11 Alternative Retinol or Bio-Cellulose Undereye Patches.
R + Co
R+Co has been one of our most popular new brands this year and for great reason! They are a collective of some of the most forward-thinking, rule-bending hairstylists in the business with a combined century of hairdressing knowledge and experience. Award-winning products offer immediate results that do exactly what the label claims to do. You have probably seen their products going viral on Tiktok showing mind-blowing results or eye-catching packaging. All R+Co’s formulas are color-safe, heat and UV-protective, vegan, and cruelty-free, for worry-free hair styling.
Products that really stand out are the Dart Pomade Stick, Outer Space Flexible Hairspray, as well as Television Perfect Hair Shampoo and Conditioner.
R + Co Bleu
Statement-making style. Editorial edge. Salon know-how. R+Co BLEU is the couture-caliber capsule collection from R+Co. We saw a desire for sustainable luxury haircare and knew R+Co Bleu would be the perfect addition to the Camera Ready Cosmetics family of brands. Combining modernity and style with breakthrough innovations in formulation, sustainability, and iconic packaging design, this new range brings glamour, sophistication, and unparalleled quality to daily hair care.
If you are new to R+Co Bleu products try Bleu Daily Forecast Finishing Spray, Bleu Lifestyler Volume & Texture Spray, or Bleu Rose Water Wave Spray.
IGK
Four innovative stylists founded IGK from various parts of the globe and vastly different backgrounds to create styling products for the modern generation. They unified for a single vision: to create products designed to fit the lives and needs of the client and hairstylist. By focusing on the needs of their clients, they block out the noise and deliver exactly what their look demands — easy solutions, the most current looks, and cuts with multiple styling options. So what’s the hype? IGK’s haircare lineup can tame the wildest frizz and the First Class line refreshes the dirtiest of hair with the help of heavy-duty charcoal.
Try out the dry shampoo with a cult following, First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo.
OLAPLEX
Adding Olaplex was a no-brainer for us! Who doesn’t want strong, healthy hair at home? When it comes to bond building and hair repair, OLAPLEX has you covered! They offer a complete hair repair system that treats hair-like skin–with a customizable routine and scientifically proven ingredient technology. Patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™ in every step means any hair type can create a routine to treat, maintain, and protect from all the ways daily life damages hair. Scientifically proven. Stylist approved. Camera Ready Cosmetics favorite.
Build healthy bonds with No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, and No.7 Bonding Oil.
Buxom Cosmetics
When it comes to slaying the lip gloss and lip plumping game, nobody does it better than Buxom Cosmetics. We have curated their best sellers to ensure you have all the perfect lip gloss shades for the ultimate nude lip, red lip, or whatever you are in the mood for. You’ll love the custom shade that reacts to your lip’s pH level, product innovation is only one of the many reasons we love Buxom.
When your lips need a little pick me up, reach for Full-On Plumping Lip Cream Gloss, Full-On Plumping Lip Matte, or Power-Full Plump Lip Balm.
Insert Name Here
We finally took the plunge into hot tools and clip-in extensions this year and added the popular brand Insert Name Here to our lineup! The easy-to-use clip-in hair extensions are perfect for that special touch. Whether you’re looking for instant volume & length, a DIY transformation, or simply a serotonin boost, INH has solutions that are focused on superior quality.
Their hot tools offer customizable rapid heating giving you volume that lasts. Don’t even worry about the damage, the pro-grade technology promotes healthier styling and less hair breakage. Plus, there are so many products that will combat a multitude of hair issues, like detangling sprays and fly-away hair essence. You might have seen INH collaborate with your favorite influencers like @itsmyrayeraye.
If you are looking for an easy up-do, the Jordynn Ponytail Extension is for you and available in 11 shades!
Feeling Inspired?
We hope you love our newest brands as much as we do! To explore more of our newest arrivals, click here.
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Best of Social Media - 2022 Edition
Whether you're the type that loves spending hours on TikTok or prefers to scroll and view content at your own pace through other social sites like Instagram or YouTube, there's no denying the amount of content you can view about the beauty industry has really taken off in 2022.
We will share some of our products that went viral on TikTok in 2022 in another blog (or you can catch a sneak peek in this past blog), but today's topic includes our own Best of 2022 Social Media Highlights!
Our top 5 social media highlights of 2022 are:
Instagram Live with Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer (#iamcameraready)
Kit Tour Videos
Instagram Live HD Skin Foundation Demo with Make Up For Ever & Carsynnlovee
Makeup hack to waterproof your foundation video
Being on TikTok more
Learn more about our Top 5 Social Media highlights in 2022:
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Our Instagram Live with Danessa Myricks & @Paintedbyspencer
This summer, we kicked off our I Am Camera Ready campaign to celebrate all forms of beauty to remind everyone that being Camera Ready can take on a new meaning to each and every person. It doesn't matter if you wear makeup, if you style your hair, or just rely on an easy skincare routine to feel your best. To us, being Camera Ready is about doing whatever you want to do to feel confident, comfortable in your own skin, and embracing and celebrating your own beauty!
To help celebrate that, Danessa Myricks and Painted by Spencer shared what it meant to them (check out what they do to get Camera Ready here), and they joined us for a fun and colorful Instagram Live to celebrate the more glittery and vibrant side of beauty with Danessa Myricks' Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette!
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Kit Tour Videos
There's something so satisfying about seeing a neatly organized makeup collection and seeing what products are inside, but makeup artists take that to another level!
The space in their kit (the makeup bag or makeup case they use on set or location to work on their clients) is limited, so each and every product has a purpose, is often depotted and placed into empty palettes to create a custom color story, and most importantly, it's neat and tidy! Our team started taking our social media community on "Kit Tour" videos this year to showcase what products we often pack in our kits, and our artists and makeup lovers alike can't get enough!
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Instagram Live Demo of Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation with Eddie Duyos and @Carysnnlovee
Our goal is to provide a curated collection of the best beauty products on the market and to educate our community to feel confident in how to use them, so that's why this Instagram Live made it onto our 'Best of' list!
Eddie Duyos, Senior Manager of Pro Artistry for North America at Make Up For Ever, joined us and the beautiful @carsynnlovee for a demonstration of their HD Skin Foundation that they launched this year. Carsynn already had great skin to start with, but the final look is *chef's kiss*!
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Makeup Hack to Waterproof Your Foundation with Inglot Duraline Mixing Medium
Who doesn't love a good makeup hack?! One of our favorites is using pro products to improve the performance of your existing makeup like this simple trick we shared to waterproof your foundation. You can shop Inglot Duraline and our other mixing mediums here.
Follow @camerareadycosmetics on TikTok!
Our final social media highlight of 2022 was simply posting more on TikTok. If you love bingeable content of pretty swatches, PRO tips, and demos, you'll definitely enjoy what we're sharing on TikTok! We have plans to create more content there and share more PRO tips exclusively for our TikTok family.
Feeling Inspired?
Those are our favorite moments on social media during 2022, but don't worry. The fun is just getting started! Be sure to follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for more fun content!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Best Staff Top Picks of 2022
At Camera Ready, we take pride in offering the best products in the industry and have incredibly high standards for the makeup, tools, skincare, and hair care we have within our own collections. All year, our team has been trying new products to make sure we are only bringing you the best products that actually work. We've tried scalp scrubs that cleanse without stripping your hair, foundations for a flawless base, and skincare for every problem area imaginable. It takes a lot to be a favorite product, these are the beauty items we keep going back to time after time. That's why they are our top picks of 2022! If you're looking for a great item to add to your wishlist, our Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect place to start!
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Chelsie's Top Picks
I've tried a lot of great makeup, skincare, and hair care products this year, but honestly, none of them top Inglot Playinn Soap Brow! Since I'm also into SFX, I've tried the SFX Makeup Hack of using a glue stick, and nothing compares to this brow wax! I don't know how I lived without it. Doing my brows has never been easier nor faster!
Maria's Top Picks
It was really hard for me to pick a favorite for 2022 since I fell in love with so many beautiful eyeshadow palettes, blushes, and hair care products, but of ALL the things I purchased, the thing I have gotten the most "joy" from and results is my NuFACE Trinity PRO! I am very focused on anti-aging products because I am inching closer towards my 40th birthday, and all of the sun damage from tanning in my 20s is coming out in full force. Between having eyelids that are a bit less taught to the sunspots all across my nose and cheeks, this has helped immensely. Just check out the before and after pics from April to November! I started using it in May, so it did take a while to see results, but the microcurrent has helped with my eyelid area looking more youthful, and the sun damage is still there but less visible.
Maria's Before and After
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Holly's Top Picks
There was no hesitation when thinking about my #1 product of the year! The Your Way Mascara in Cherry Cola has changed the game for me and I will never go back to black mascara! The brown and red tones in this mascara are perfect for blue eyes. I still get compliments on how vibrant my eye color looks when I wear this mascara. This is 100% my holy grail product!!
Calvin's Top Picks
What looks like skin, feels like skin, and breathes like skin? The HD Skin Foundation by Make Up For Ever. This new skincare, vegan hybrid gives you flawless coverage without hiding your skin. It's waterproof, sweat resistant, and did I mention vegan? A clean formula that performs like a photo-filter is how it earned a place as my top pick.
Liz's Top Picks
This is so hard! I love so many products, but the Saint Jane Luxury Beauty Serum stands out the most. I use this religiously. If I travel and forget to bring it, I always regret it. It balances my skin and adds that extra level my skin needs to be its best and healthy self. This lightweight serum keeps my skin calm and glowing without too much shine. It feels luxurious and leaves my makeup looking flawless.
Morgan's Top Picks
The Philip B. Peppermint Avocado Scalp Scrub is still my favorite! Despite having sea salt in it to exfoliate, it has a velvety texture that is lightweight and lathers well. It gently removes buildup from styling products, dirt, and even environmental pollution to leave my hair looking silky smooth. My scalp feels refreshed after my weekly scrub and has a wonderful fresh scent.
Jess's Top Picks
I-Recover Mind & Body Gel is my OG, ride-or-die, holy grail of self-care products. As a self-proclaimed hot-stress-express, by the end of the day, my shoulders are SCREAMING for some TLC. I keep this on my nightstand and generously apply it every evening for thermogenic comfort on my sore muscles. Essential oils like Lavender and patchouli instantly relax my mind and body at the end of a long day. If you get tight muscles, I 10/10 recommend buying this!
Morgan's Top Picks
It is almost too hard to pick a favorite out of all of the new products I have tried in 2022 and I tried a lot! I tried countless hair products and styles, and I even overhauled my everyday makeup routine, but one product stood out from the rest! It could be because it is winter and my skin is so dry, but Avène Revitalizing Nourishing Cream is my #1 find of 2022. It gives me something I would never have, hydrated, nourished, and glowing skin in the winter. Red Fruit Extract provides nutrient-rich lipids that help restore a natural, healthy barrier that leaves skin feeling soft. Even though this cream is rich it doesn't feel heavy and practically melts into the skin. I already have a stockpile to last me all winter long!
Feeling Inspired?
Ready to experience the products we can't get enough of? Click here to start exploring or top picks or click below to discover more great products. To learn more about our top picks from 2021, click here.
Want to create your perfect makeup, hair care, or skincare routine? Our team of Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 SFX Products of 2022
Nothing gets our creative juices flowing and our jaws dropping faster than Special Effects (aka SFX) Makeup! From transforming yourself to look older with wrinkle stipple to creating your own prosthetics using liquid latex, the possibilities are endless.
We had to take a different approach to our best of list since SFX encompasses so many products that are all specific to your needs, so instead of naming just three top products, we're highlighting the three top SFX Makeup Categories.
Our top 3 SFX Makeup Product Categories of 2022 are:
Setting Spray for Makeup and SFX
Makeup Kits
Fake Blood
Learn more about our Top 3 SFX Product Categories of 2022
Top SFX Makeup Product Category for 2022 #1: Setting Spray
We know how important keeping your makeup in place is, especially if you're performing or on stage, so we only offer the setting sprays!
From the tried and true Ben Nye Final Seal to Kryolan Fixing Spray, our SFX setting sprays deliver a longer-lasting hold than those you'll find at other beauty retailers. That's why you'll often see them go viral on TikTok or other social media platforms!
If you need help selecting the best setting spray for everyday use, we recommend reading our blog! However, if you need a setting spray to keep your Halloween makeup or body paint in place, definitely check out our blog about the best setting sprays for SFX.
Top SFX Makeup Product Category for 2022 #2: Makeup Kits
Whether you're a student looking for a makeup kit for school or theater or an SFX enthusiast, we have the perfect makeup kits for you! Our makeup kits have been best sellers ever since we started offering them in the early 2000s and for good reason. They're value-packed with professional-grade products that allow you to experience high-quality makeup at the best value.
SFX Makeup Kits are the perfect option for those wanting to dabble with creating special effects look (even if it isn't Halloween)! Search TikTok for SFX, and you'll see plenty of creative looks from creators of all ages. Even some well-known folks have started exploring SFX! Kim Kardashian's daughter North has been creating SFX looks for social media, too!
Top SFX Makeup Product Category for 2022 #3: Fake Blood
Did you know we offer more than 30 types of fake SFX blood? While that may seem odd, at first, think about your favorite horror movies or tv shows where the actors or actresses had a wound. Each type of SFX blood needs to have a certain color and consistency to accurately depict the stage of healing that the individual is in and can make or break that special effect!
We provide professional SFX artists with fake blood for film and tv to haunted house productions, it's easy to see why it's one of our best selling SFX products.
From eye-safe blood to powders you can mix to create different consistencies and even mouth-safe blood products, a splash, spritz, or trickle of fake blood can take your SFX look to the next level.
Feeling Inspired?
Those are the top 3 Special Effect Makeup Categories of 2022! If you love all things SFX and want to read more, we highly recommend checking out all of our SFX Tutorials and blogs! Or, if you're ready to start creating your own SFX look, check out our extensive collection of SFX essentials here.
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Hair Care & Styling Products of 2022
When it comes to hair care and styling products, 2022 was a big year for us thanks to the addition of top hair care brands including R+Co, R+Co Bleu, IGK, Fekkai, and OLAPLEX. This year, we welcome two newcomers to our Top Hair Care List!
To create our Best of Lists, we take several factors into consideration including what products were buzzed about the most on social media, the ones that kept selling out, and what items were searched for the most on our website!
Our top 3 hair care and hair styling products of 2022 are:
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
R+Co Dart Pomade Stick
OLAPLEX No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Learn more about our Top 3 Hair Care and Hair Styling Products of 2022
Top Hair Care & Styling Product of 2022 #1: Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
When it comes to hair care, a great dry shampoo can take a sub-part hair day and make it your best hair day in no time! The Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo has been an industry favorite for several years now thanks to the addictive scent, how quickly it absorbs oil and the fact it doesn't leave a white cast or residue.
Top Hair Care & Styling Product of 2022 #2: R+Co Dart Pomade Stick
There's nothing worse than spending time and effort into creating the perfect hairstyle only to be plagued by pesky flyaways, but that's where the Dart Pomade Stick comes in! This palm-sized powerhouse has a pomade designed to make even the most stubborn flyaways and baby hairs behave.
Top Hair Care & Styling Product of 2022 #3: OLAPLEX No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
We held a hair care survey late 2021 and asked you which hair care brand you'd like us to add this year, so we were thrilled to launch OLAPLEX this fall during our I Am Camera Ready campaign! It easily found its way into our Top 3 Hair Care List this year!
Our best selling OLAPLEX product has been their No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, followed closely by their No 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo.
Feeling Inspired?
Those are the top 3 Hair Care Products of 2022! Do you own any of them? You can explore all of our great Hair Care offerings here!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Skincare Products of 2022
When it comes to skincare, our top products for 2022 are the tried and true favorites that our community has been loving for years!
To create our Best of Lists, we take several factors into consideration including what products were buzzed about the most on social media, the ones that kept selling out, and what items were searched for the most on our website!
Our top 3 skincare products of 2022 are:
Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentate
Bioderma Sensibio H2O
Fitish Beauty Don't Sweat It Spray
Learn more about our Top 3 Skincare Products of 2022
Top Skincare Product of 2022 #1: Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate
Long before it went viral on social media this year, Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate gained "must-have status" for us thanks to its versatility and ability to work on all skin types (if you have extra sensitive skin, they have a Sensitive Version, too).
This 3-in-1 primer, moisturizer, and makeup remover is the beauty industry's secret weapon. Formulated for intense moisturizing, it is especially great for those with dry skin.
Top Skincare Product of 2022 #2: Bioderma Sensibio H2O
Bioderma Sensibio H2O shows up in the top 3 skincare products year after year because it checks all the boxes when it comes to the perfect makeup remover. It's gentle yet effective, cost-effective, and great for all skin types. Simply add a few drops to a cotton round to cleanse the face or pair with a fine-tipped cotton swab for precise touchups.
Available in a variety of sizes that range from travel or kit-friendly to a larger value size for those that like to save, there's a reason it always tops lists for beauty publications across the web! Even Pat McGrath has named it one of her top products, and that says a lot!
Top Makeup Product of 2022 #3: Fitish Beauty Don't Sweat It
This skincare/setting spray hybrid has been gaining popularity thanks to the cooling effect it has on the skin, the skin-loving ingredients, and the fact that it can aid in reducing redness on the skin. Fitish Beauty Don't Sweat is formulated with ingredients including CBD, aloe, green tea, and allantoin to promote skin health while locking your makeup in place.
If you try it and love it, don't forget, we offer a Subscribe & Save program that will let you save up to 10% off each month!
Feeling Inspired?
Those are the top 3 Skincare Products of 2022! Do you own any of them?
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Makeup Products of 2022
Every year, we like to reflect on the latest beauty trends, see which products YOU loved the most, and we create our Best of Lists based on several factors including what products were buzzed about the most on social media, the ones that kept selling out, and what items were searched for the most on our website!
Our top 3 makeup products of 2022 are:
Ben Nye Powders, in particular, Pretty Pink
RCMA Cream Foundation (samples available here)
Make Up For Ever All in One Face Palette
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Top Makeup Product of 2022 #1: Ben Nye Powders, in particular Pretty Pink
Ben Nye Powders have been a makeup artist staple for decades thanks to their finely milled texture and wide range of shades.
Their original Classic Formula (including their translucent powders including Pretty Pink, Neutral Set, and Classic White) have been kit staples for Makeup Professionals. These powders include versatile tones that can help achieve a certain look or effect. That's one of the many reasons you likely saw Pretty Pink all over TikTok this year!
Their Luxury Powders are silky-smooth powders that provide a light layer of pigments that add buildable sheer layers of color and contribute to a clean and refined complexion. Just like many other pro products, they may be used alone, mixed, or paired together to create your perfect powder!
Top Makeup Product of 2022 #2: RCMA Cream Foundation
Ask any makeup artist what the top foundation to stock in their kit is, and odds are, many of them will tell you RCMA Cream Foundation (samples available here).
This versatile, full-coverage foundation is a favorite because it can be mixed with other products to achieve a more sheer coverage, is great across a wide range of skin types, and offers more than shades. Additionally, it's available in a variety of formats from samples perfect for finding your perfect shade, 4 or 5 pan palettes, large palettes for PROs, and refills. You may view all of them here.
Reviews for RCMA Cream Foundation:
We know reviews are important when it comes to selecting beauty products (especially foundation), and RCMA Cream Foundation has more than 800 reviews with a 4.8 star rating! Check out one of the most recent reviews below:
"This foundation is very light and creamy. You don't need much at all. Covers easily and feels like you don't have anything on your skin. Highly recommend." - Lisa T, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, reviewed November 2022 (age range 55-64, skin type: combination, skin concerns: uneven texture)
To learn more about RCMA Cream Foundation, read our blog where we share our top tips on how to use it!
Top Makeup Product of 2022 #3: Make Up For Ever Face Palettes (including the HD Skin All in One and Face Essentials)
If you feel like you're seeing a trend for all complexion products, there's a good reason! Makeup Artistry relies heavily on products to create a perfect canvas for film, photography, and performance, so it's no surprise when foundations and powders make up our top three products. Make Up For Ever introduced numerous best sellers for us this year including the popular HD Skin Foundation, but their Face Palettes made it to our Top 3 Makeup Products for 2022.
They're user-friendly, offer a pro-approved formula that makeup artists trust on their clients, and offer a variety of shades. In other words, they're perfect for makeup artists to work on a range of clients or for makeup lovers to mix and match the shades for a sculpted look.
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Those are the top 3 Makeup Products of 2022! Do you own any of them? To view more of our great makeup products, click here. To see the top 3 Skincare Products of 2022, view our other blog!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Camera Ready Cosmetics 2022 Winter / Holiday Look Book
While many look forward to gift giving and holiday travel, we get extra excited for the glitz and glam of holiday party looks, New Year's Eve glam (you can find the tutorial here), and the new beauty trends top makeup artists are showing off! We're proud to share the work of four of our favorite makeup artists and their interpretation of what is hot for the winter season!
Makeup by @jamesmolloymakeupartist on model @amycrawford_x
Sparkling Multichromes by James Molloy
It's no surprise multichromes are still trending this season, as brands like Lethal Cosmetics and Karla Cosmetics continue to create new shades with brilliant colorful shifts! James created this magical look using some of our best sellers from Lethal Cosmetics, Viseart, and more.
Starting with complexion, he primed the skin with Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder (applied with his 0.20 My Flexi Face Brush) before brightening up the undereye area with Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer. To add dimension to the face, he applied the deeper shades in the light version of the RCMA Highlight and Contour Palette. After setting the makeup with Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder, he added a pop of blush with the Graftobian Blush Palette in Warm and a radiant glow from the Viseart Highlighting & Sculpting HD Palette.
For the eyes, he paired his MYKITCO Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17 the Senna Brow Book to create feathery looking brows and then created a winged liner look using Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity. Using a fluffy brush, he added Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Genesis, a baby blue pearly multichrome with a pink shift, to the inner half of the eye and Retrograde, a metallic finish that shifts from tan, turquoise, blue, violet to red, to the other half of the lid. For extra brilliance, he lined the lower lash line with Exosphere.
He finished the look with neutral pink lips using Lethal Cosmetics SPIRE Lipstick in the shade Send Nudes.
PRO Tip: To apply a highly pigmented blush or highlighter, use the MYKITCO My Blush and Polisher Brush 0.24 to easily and evenly diffuse the pigments onto the skin.
Graftobian Blush Palette in Warm
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RCMA Highlight & Contour Palette
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Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
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Lethal Cosmetics SPIRE Lipstick in Send Nudes
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Exosphere
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Retrograde
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Genesis
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Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity
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Makeup and Photography by Danessa Myricks on model @onekansthomas
Glimmering Jewel Tones by Danessa Myricks
Danessa Myricks, professional makeup artist, photographer, and entrepreneur, created a jewel-toned look that is perfect for your next holiday soiree!
To create the her signature radiant complexion, Danessa prepped the skin the model's skin with her Yummy Skin Glow Serum in Juice Boost. For the complexion, she used Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder in shade 9 and used shade 10 to contour.
For the eyes, she used Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Black Out and Chocolate to create a base for the eyeshadow and used shade Trance from the Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette on the outer half of the upper lid and Divinity on the inner half. Using the Infinite Chrome Micropencil in Emerald, she lined the lower lash line for an unforgettable green glow.
For the lips, she created an understated nude look to make sure the eyes were the star of the show! She mixed Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Chocolate and Black Out for a nude liner before adding a neutral sheen using her Dewy Cheek and Lip Palette in Undercover.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Juice Boost Yummy Skin Glow Serum
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Micropencil in Emerald
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Vol. 4 Transcendence
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Dewy Cheek & Lip Palette in Undercover
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Chocolate Colorfix
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Danessa Myricks BeautyBlack Out Colorfix
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Makeup & Hair by Stephanie Powers on Model Anna Boykis, Photography by @phlportraitjunkie, Designer @closetbychristobal
Winter Glam by Stephanie Powers
Based in Pennsylvania, Stephanie Powers has been working in the industry for more than 10 years. She started in the bridal makeup industry and has expanded her portfolio to include NYFW, has been published in magazines, and has proudly called several celebrities her clients. Stephanie and her team created this sultry yet classy holiday look.
On the eyes, she used a combination of shades from Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes in Medium and Deep to create depth and dimension, and she added extra sparkle with Karla Cosmetics Golden Rose Glitter.
She kept the lips neutral with Dose of Colors Velvet Mousse Lipstick in the shade Plush with an extra shiny lipgloss on top. To complete the look, Stephanie created the perfect holiday body glow using a blend of several shades of Melt Cosmetics SexFoil Digital Liquid Highlighters.
To view more of Stephanie's work, visit her on Instagram: @stephaniepowersmakeup.
Scott Barnes Chic Cheek No 1 Blush Palette
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Scott Barnes Sculpting and Contour No 1 Contour Palette
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Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette - Medium
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Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette - Deep
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Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to recreate these looks for yourself or your clients? Click here to explore the products used for each look. If you're hoping to create a beautiful New Year's Eve or party look, we know you'll love Sophia Nawabi's look.
Want extra tips and tricks? Our beauty advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
The Camera Ready Cosmetics 2022 Winter Look Book: Sneak Peek w/ James Molloy
While many look forward to gift giving and holiday travel, we get extra excited for the glitz and glam of holiday party looks, New Year's Eve glam, and the new beauty trends top makeup artists are showing off!
We worked with some of our favorite makeup artists to create inspiring looks that capture the magic of the season & trends they're predicting for Winter 22/23, and we hope you enjoy this first look by Makeup Artist & MYKITCO. Owner James Molloy! View the tutorial below, or click here to explore all the products he used.
Sparkling Multichromes by James Molloy
It's no surprise multichromes are still trending this season, as brands like Lethal Cosmetics and Karla Cosmetics continue to create new shades with brilliant colorful shifts! James created this magical look using some of our best sellers from Lethal Cosmetics, Viseart, and more.
Starting with complexion, he primed the skin with Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder (applied with his 0.20 My Flexi Face Brush) before brightening up the undereye area with Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer. To add dimension to the face, he applied the deeper shades in the light version of the RCMA Highlight and Contour Palette.
After setting the makeup with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur, he added a pop of blush with the Graftobian Blush Palette in Warm and a radiant glow from the Viseart Highlighting & Sculpting HD Palette.
For the eyes, he paired his MYKITCO Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17 the Senna Brow Book to create feathery looking brows and then created a winged liner look using Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity. Using a fluffy brush, he added Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Genesis, a baby blue pearly multichrome with a pink shift, to the inner half of the eye and Retrograde, a metallic finish that shifts from tan, turquoise, blue, violet to red, to the other half of the lid. For extra brilliance, he lined the lower lash line with Exosphere.
He finished the look with neutral pink lips using Lethal Cosmetics SPIRE Lipstick in the shade Send Nudes.
PRO Tip: To apply a highly pigmented blush or highlighter, use the MYKITCO My Blush and Polisher Brush 0.24 to easily and evenly diffuse the pigments onto the skin.
Graftobian Blush Palette in Warm
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RCMA Highlight & Contour Palette
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Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
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Lethal Cosmetics SPIRE Lipstick in Send Nudes
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Exosphere
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Retrograde
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Genesis
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Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity
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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur
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Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to recreate this looks for yourself or your clients? Click here to explore the products used for each look.
Want extra tips and tricks? Our beauty advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
Santa Claus Makeup Tutorial Featuring @Caykeface
There's just something about seeing Santa Claus that instantly brings back memories and gets us in the holiday spirit, but what's even more special for us is all the preparation that goes into creating this beloved character! Between the fake beards (for some) and white hair makeup, rosy cheeks, and sometimes fake wrinkles, it can be a lot of work to create the Ho-ho-holiday magic!
This holiday season, we partnered with @caykeface to bring this fun Santa Claus look to life!
Products Mentioned
Ben Nye Essential HD Matte Foundation
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Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder
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Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette
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Ben Nye Spirit Gum Adhesive
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Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair
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Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color in Snow White
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Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint
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Ben Nye Final Seal Makeup Sealer
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Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel
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Ben Nye Spirit Gum Remover
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The List
Ben Nye Essential HD Matte Foundation Palette, $64
Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder, $12
Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette, $58
Ben Nye Spirit Gum Adhesive, $24
Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair in Light Gray and also Ash Blonde, $20 each
Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color in Snow White, $9
Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tints in Scarlet and Rosy, $20 each
Ben Nye Final Seal, $10
Ben Nye Spirit Gum Remover, $3.50
Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel, $19.80
TOTAL: $280.30
*Pricing as of December 2, 2022, and is subject to change. For the BUY ALL feature below, the item will be removed from your list at checkout, and the price will be updated accordingly.
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Step 1: Add Wrinkles and Other Facial Features to create the Perfect Santa Claus Makeup Look
An easy way to make your Santa Claus makeup look more believable is to create a complexion that is wrinkled from years of jolly laughter, smiles, and weathered from decades of delivering lots of toys to good boys and girls!
Caykeface used the Ben Nye Essential Matte Foundation Palette because it offers a wide range of shades to create darker lines and lighter shades to highlight to make more realistic-looking wrinkles. To keep the makeup in place, she used Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder and pressed it in using a blending tool onto the areas of her face that move more and a brush to dust across the rest of her face.
Step 2: Add in Extra Highlights and Shadows to Create a More Realistic Aged Appearance
Using a fine detail brush, she made a few of the wrinkles look even more deep-set using the finely milled powders from the Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette. Just like she did with the cream foundation palette, she started with the deeper shade and then used a lighter shade to add a bit of dimension and highlight while also softening the lines.
Step 3: Apply the Crepe Wool Hair & Dye It Using Ben Nye White Hair Color for the Perfect Santa Claus White Hair!
Caykeface created her beard, mustache, and bushy eyebrows in advance using Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair (in shades Ash Blonde and Light Gray). This allowed her to create a natural-looking variation in hues. The hair comes braided together upon arrival, but you can gently unravel it and trim it to the desired length.
To attach the faux hair, she used a q-tip to apply a light layer of Spirit Gum adhesive to the desired area and allowed it to dry slightly until it became tacky and attached the pieces of hair. Next, she sealed down each piece with a thin layer of spirit gum to the edges of each faux hair layer. She set the adhesive with a thin layer of powder and further concealed the disguise with foundation for a natural transition. To further hide the transition, add a little bit of crepe wool hair on your skin where the beard meets your skin to help hide the seams.
PRO Tip: Any time you work with Spirit Gum or any other SFX adhesive, have the proper remover (in this case Spirit Gum Remover) handy to ensure you keep your skin (and body hair where the item has been applied) in tip-top shape!
Since the hair she attached wasn't white, she used Ben Nye Hair Color in Snow White to give it a true white appearance.
Step 5: Create the Classic Santa Claus Flushed Cheeks Using a Blush
While the blush you use is a matter of preference, Caykeface used two different shades of Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint (in Rosy and Scarlet) to create extra dimension to the cheeks. She applied the lighter shade Rosy first and then added a pop of color to the apples of her cheeks and across the bridge of her nose using Scarlet to create the "I'm Cold" Makeup Trend effect that mimics being outside in chilly temperatures!
To set the entire look in place (not demonstrated in the video but an essential step for extra long wear), she gave her makeup a light spritzing of Ben Nye Final Seal and let it dry.
After adding a pair of wire-rimmed glasses and the perfect Santa Claus outfit, Caykeface is the perfect Camera Ready Santa Claus!
OPTIONAL - Step 6: Add Extra Details (if desired) - Like Icicle Gel!
A true SFX Santa Claus makeup look wouldn't be complete without an added effect! Caykeface took her Santa to the next level with a fun product called Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel. This thick gel is easily applied with a spatula and is semi-transparent giving it an icy effect! It was the perfect touch to make this Santa look like he just got back from delivering lots of gifts on a frosty white Christmas Eve night!
You're Camera Ready!
We hope you enjoyed watching this fun Santa Claus makeup tutorial and want to give a special thank you to our friend @caykeface for sharing her talents with our community! Want to see more great tutorials? Visit our YouTube Channel! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
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Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
How to Achieve a Holiday Glow Like a PRO
Leave your holiday stress at the door and pick up your holiday sparkle! Between company holiday parties, family gatherings, and New Year's Eve bashes, there is no better time to experiment with a new look. It could be switching up your makeup by adding a bold red lip or a dramatic eyeshadow look with a glitter cut-crease; makeup is about having fun and expressing yourself. If you are commited to your signature look there are still ways to add a special sparkle to your hair, too! Big hair always makes a big statement, tease your mane, or add clip-in extensions for a new do. We have enlisted the help of our resident experts for their top tips to achieve your glow this season.
Chelsie's Holiday Glow Tips
Catch everyone's eye with the Rituel De Fille The Alchemist Highlight Intensifier! It is essentially a highlighter, for your highlighters! This intensifier works best when applied with fingers, just pat some on the highest points of where your original highlighter was applied, or use on its own for the ultimate ethereal glow!
Want your body glow to match your makeup? Create your own custom body highlighter by mixing your favorite moisturizer, like the Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre, with the powder highlighter that you used, and smooth over your skin like you would with a lotion.
PRO Tip: Add Inglot Duraline to make this combination transfer AND waterproof!
Did you know Cozzette Crystal Cream Eye Shadows can become even creamier? Scrape some of the shadow off onto a palette, and add a few drops of the Cozzette Matrix Mixing Liquid until it has a paste-like consistency. Swipe it across your lid and you've got yourself a water-proof ULTRA-METALLIC lid!
Rituel De FilleThe Alchemist Highlight Intensifier
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EmbryolisseLait Crème Concentrè
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InglotDuraline
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CozzetteMatrix Mixing Liquid
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CozzetteCrystal Cream Eye Shadow Compact
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Show Stopping Tips from Calvin
For a flawless, long-lasting beam from space, grab the Danessa Myricks Illuminating Veil and apply it along the high points of the face and top that with the Lightwork Palette.
Want your body to shimmer like a celebrity at a red carpet event? You can add Gleam By Melanie Mills Hollywood all over your arms, legs, and chest, or anywhere else you would like an extra glow. Use your hands to apply it like a moisturizer and with a firm powder brush, dip and buff on Inglot Sparkling Dust. To keep your glow in place and transfer-resistant, lock it in with Melony Mills Super-lite Long Lasting setting spray.
Want to achieve the prettiest metallic eyes in no time? Using Mehron Mixing Medium and Metallic Powder, make a paste-like shadow and apply your crease and highlight color to your lids. Then, with a synthetic flat brush, apply it to the lid in whatever shape fits your eye.
Wanting to have the sparkliest eyes at the party? Your eyes will shine line diamonds using Lit Cosmetics Glam Glue! Trace a thin or thick line along your top lashline and with a small tip brush dip into Lit Cosmetic high sparkle, loose glitter, and apply directly on top of the glue for a smudge-proof look.
Danessa Myricks BeautyIlluminating Veil
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Danessa Myricks BeautyLightwork Palette
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Melanie Mills HollywoodSuper Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray
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MehronMetallic Powder with Mixing Liquid
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Lit CosmeticsGlam Glue Lash Glue
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Lit CosmeticsGlitter
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InglotSparkling Dust FEB
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Melanie Mills HollywoodGleam Face & Body Radiance 1oz.
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Jess' Tips Keep Your Locks As Lit As Your Tree
Take a day off of product, not your responsibilities... Go au natural one day a week by forgoing styling products to give your hair a break. When the temperature starts to drop, you can easily take a day off from your usual washing and styling routine! Pick one of those cooler days, and give your hair a break by throwing on your favorite hate or style your hair in a protective braid and no one will even know that you’re giving your hair a rest day!
Nourishment, baby! Your hair needs it, especially this time of year. Double-check that you’re using a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. I recommend IGK Hot Girls Hydrating Shampoo + Conditioner. Follow that up with a dab of Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream for an extra frizz-fighting boost to maximize hydration and restore your mane’s luster!
Seek professional help! For your hair, that is 😉 Your hairstylist is just as busy as you are this holiday season. It can be tricky to book an appointment around the holidays, but look to a professional as soon as their schedule (and yours) allows. Even a teeny centimeter trimmed off the bottom will remove those split ends and give your hair more definition without losing length! Regular trims are absolutely vital to keeping your hair looking, feeling, and BEING in tip-top shape.
PRO Tip: Protect your locks from the heat when you reach for that straightener, blow dryer, or curling iron! Use R+Co’s Bleu Smooth & Seal Blow Dry Mist to prevent thermal damage from hot tools up to 450 degrees!
IGKHot Girls Hydrating Shampoo
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IGKHot Girls Hydrating Conditioner
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OribeSupershine Moisturizing Cream
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R+CoBleu Smooth & Seal Blow Dry Mist
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Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to unlock your holiday glow? Click here to explore our newest arrivals.
Want extra tips and tricks? Our beauty advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
The Top 10 Makeup Brushes and Brush Sets to Get Camera Ready
Whether you’re a makeup artist or just the casual makeup wearer, it’s a well known fact that the makeup brushes and tools you use can make a big difference when you’re applying your favorite foundations, cream products, and eye shadows! That’s why we’ve created our top 10 list of the best makeup brushes and brush sets.
With these top professional-grade makeup tools, you can blend foundation or craft a detailed smokey eye like a pro, no matter your skill level. Experience flawless makeup application using the highest quality makeup brushes and brush sets, carefully curated to help you and your clients get camera ready.
Our top 10 makeup brushes and brush set best sellers are:
Sigma Brushes for FaceSigma Chrome Brushes for EyesMYKITCO My Essential Brush SetMYKITCO PRO My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17Smith Cosmetics 115 Foundation BrushCozzette Brushes for EyesBdellium Golden Triangle Phase III 15 pc Brush SetBdellium Studio Line Brushes for Eyes SetBdellium Studio Line Brushes for FaceSUVA Neon Brush Set
Best selling brushes for complexion perfection: Sigma Brushes for Face
For all of your complexion needs, Sigma Face Brushes deliver an exceptional finish every time. Sigma’s exclusive Sigmax synthetic filament allows each brush to apply cream, powder, and liquid products onto the face for a smooth finish without absorbing product into the bristles. With 20 options ranging from kabuki brushes to strobing fan brushes, Sigma’s brushes for face have everything you need to perfect your base.
The best brushes for blending eyeshadow: Sigma Chrome Brushes for Eyes
Whether you want a soft smokey eye or a sharp cut crease, Sigma Chrome Eye Brushes offer the precision and power you need to create a flawless eye look. These 21 brushes give high-definition results for blending, shading, contouring, and defining all features of the eyes. No matter your eye shape or blending style, there’s a Sigma Chrome eye brush for you.
Best selling brush set for those that want a variety of tools: MYKITCO My Essential Brush Set
MYKITCO My Essential Brush Set has everything you need to start your makeup journey on the right foot. This set is made from a selection of premium MYKITCO brushes that cover all your makeup essentials. The foundation, powder, and eyeshadow brushes — all made of soft, synthetic fibers — have been carefully selected to help you create flawless skin and perfect eyes.
Best makeup brush for precise eyeliner and details: MYKITCO Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17
It’s all about the details, and nothing gives you more precision for detail work than MYKITCO Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17. The ultra-fine angle brush head is made from synthetic fiber, and the shape of the brush allows for micro-fine HD detailing work when lining the eyes or adding definition. Use with a liquid or cream liner to finish your feline flicks to perfection!
Best makeup brush flawless foundation: Smith Cosmetics 115 Foundation Brush
If you want to achieve a gorgeous airbrushed finish, then you want the Smith Cosmetics 115 Foundation Brush. The short, densely packed hairs of this brush allow you to apply and blend all types of foundation, from runny liquids to thick creams and even powders. Made with a 50/50 mix of high-quality goat hair and synthetic fibers, this foundation brush is the ultimate in versatility and performance.
Best vegans brushes for blending perfection: Cozzette Brushes for Eyes
Cozzette Eye Brushes are 100% vegan makeup brushes of the highest quality. Made of the finest synthetic fibers, the silky bristles provide you with peace of mind and blending perfection. Choose from 16 distinct shapes and styles including the magic blender brush, extreme eyeliner brush, depositor brush, bullet brush, and more.
Best makeup brush set: Bdellium Golden Triangle Phase III 15 pc Brush Set
If you’ve ever experienced the frustration of makeup brushes rolling off your counter, Bdellium Tools Golden Triangle Phase III 15pc Brush Set offers a superior solution. The all-vegan brush set includes 15 distinct brush shapes with soft, synthetic bristles and an ergonomically designed triangular handle shape. The triangular base is designed to provide better control and will not roll off from the surface you’re working on when laid down.
Best budget friendly brushes: Bdellium Studio Line Brushes for Eyes Set
The Bdellium Tools Studio Line Brushes for Eyes 12pc Set contains 12 hand-crafted, eco-friendly tools tailored to your eyes. In addition to 12 distinct eye brushes, the set includes a studio roll-up pouch with 20 pockets of varying widths, so you can accommodate a wide range of contents. Perfect for a makeup artist or makeup lover on the go, the Bdellium Studio Line eye brush set is a travel-friendly favorite.
Best brushes for face makeup: Bdellium Studio Line Brushes for Face
Guarantee a perfect application time and time again with Bdellium Tools Studio Line Face Brushes. Designed with top-quality materials and assembled for flawless application, each individual brush features precisely shaped brush heads made of natural and/or synthetic hair bristles with classic, seven-layered lacquered yellow handles. With 38 brushes in the line, Bdellium has a high-quality face brush for every step of the makeup process, from foundation and powder to a bold lip.
Best budget friendly makeup brush set for everyday: SUVA Beauty Neon Brush Set
Inject some fun into your kit with the bright and bold SUVA Beauty Neon Brush Set. This 10-piece eye brush set is designed for effortless application, so you can blend eyeshadow with ease and conquer every eyeliner with a sharp wing. Cruelty-free and vegan-friendly, SUVA’s brush set will bring your colorful makeup to life!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 10 Best Products For Brides
If you’re looking for the best makeup for brides or the bridal party, we’ve got the top products for you for long-lasting makeup that you can count on to look Camera Ready all day! Your big day deserves budge-proof makeup that will get you through everything from the weather to those happy tears. With our top 10 best bridal makeup items, you can depend on a highly pigmented color that is formulated to stay all day when you need it most.
Our top 10 best selling products for brides and bridal party makeup include:
CAT Magic LashSkindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing SprayFace Atelier Danessa Myricks Nudist Luxe Creme PaletteArdell Multipack Demi WispiesJouer Essential Lip OilSkyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye PatchesViseart Grande PRO 1XRCMA 5 Part Series Cream BlushRCMA No Color Powder
CAT MAGIC LASH
The CAT Complexion Atelier's Magic Eyelash Adhesive is a favorite in makeup artist kits worldwide! This fast-drying, waterproof formulation is designed to lock lashes in place for up to 4 days and is the go-to lash adhesive needed for your makeup look during life’s biggest moments.
SKINDINAVIA BRIDAL MAKEUP FINISHING SPRAY
Keep your makeup camera-ready with a quick mist of the satin-finish Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finish Spray that makeup artists everywhere trust for their clients' biggest moments! This budge-proof, moisture-controlling formula sets makeup for 16 hours so that you continue to look flawless even through the tears, kissing, and sweating on your wedding day. It is ideal for all skin types, breathable, lightweight, and hydrating.
FACE ATELIER
What more could you ask for of your makeup look on your wedding day than a beautiful complexion? This is easily achievable for all skin types with the stand-out Face Atelier Ultra Foundation Pro foundation that is highly pigmented, long-lasting, and feels as flexible as a second skin. The lightweight feel and buildable coverage that this foundation provides are budge-proof and perfect for the wedding day from start to finish. It provides sheer to full coverage with a natural satin finish and works very nicely on mature, troubled, or sensitive skin.
DANESSA MYRICKS NUDIST LUXE CREME PALETTE:
The Danessa Myricks Nudist Luxe Creme Palette offers a lineup of nude shades that give you the power to create sensual and timeless looks. This highly pigmented liquid color palette is ideal for multipurpose use and offers 12 long-wearing satin/semi-matte finishes for cheeks, eyes, and lips. This is truly a favorite among us all!
ARDELL MULTIPACK DEMI WISPIES
These beauties are a bride-favorite for a reason: they take your look to the next level every time and provide a gorgeous lash look for both natural and glam brides! Get instant intensity with a pretty, natural-looking wispy effect with the Iconic style, Demi Wispies! Whisper-soft and so gorgeous, these lashes provide the perfect amount of flutter, feathering, and curl and come in a convenient multi-pack to keep you batting your eyelashes from “I do” all the way to your honeymoon!
JOUER ESSENTIAL HYDRATING LIP OIL
Yet another favorite, the Jouer Essential Hydrating Lip Oil provides a sheer, glass-like natural glow, essential for creating the perfect lip for those life-long bridal photos. With 99% natural ingredients, just one stroke leaves lips smooth, hydrated, and glowing. Trust us when we say that you will reach for this lip oil as a quick touch-up product all throughout your wedding day!
SKYN ICELAND HYDRO COOL FIRMING EYE PATCHES
Erase the stress of wedding planning just in time to walk down the aisle with these cooling and calming eye patches that brighten, firm, and reduce puffiness in under 10 minutes! Perfect to use just before makeup application, the Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Patches will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, ensuring that you look like your best and most well-rested self.
VISEART GRANDE PRO 1X
With 35 universally flattering, rich, matte shadows to mix, shade, define, fill, and line – you can create your own once-in-a-lifetime wedding story look with this Viseart Grande PRO 1X must-have palette. These cool-toned neutral and warm-toned matte shadows are wonderful for defining and sculpting: eyes, brows, and cheekbones. The shade range supports global skin tones and with names like “cotton candy” and “bougainvillea”, you’re sure to remember which shades you used to create your unique bridal day look.
RCMA 5 PART SERIES CREAM BLUSH
A quintessential collection of illuminating cheek tones for any occasion, RCMA's 5 Part Series Cream Blush Palette includes highly pigmented colors that are designed to flawlessly blend - creating a beautiful, dewy, natural-toned cheek for brides of all complexions. This portable 5-compartment palette is the size of a candy bar and will quickly become your go-to cheek palette for both your wedding day and everyday makeup. We just love this one.
RCMA NO COLOR POWDER
The secret weapon of the day will undoubtedly be this completely translucent setting powder that acts as a veil for your makeup without looking dry or cakey. With the RCMA No Color Powder, you can set foundation without changing its color and be amazed as fine lines and wrinkles blur with radiance. No bridal day look is complete without this close-up ready setting powder!
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That's it! That's our List of Best Bridal Products for styling your hair like a pro. If you're interested in more of our top 10 products options, read The Top 10 Setting Sprays & Sealers to get Camera Ready or The Top 10 Foundations.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 10 Setting Sprays & Sealers to Get Camera Ready
There’s a reason professional grade setting sprays like Ben Nye Final Seal, Kryolan Fixing Spray, and Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Spray have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram! When you perfect your makeup look, you want it to last all day, and our best selling setting sprays perform better than others you’ll find at most retailers! Nothing’s more annoying than running mascara after getting caught in the rain or cakey foundation under the sweaty heat of stage lights. Whether you’re a makeup lover or a pro makeup artist, you can seal and set your makeup masterpiece with our carefully curated, professional-grade makeup setting sprays or sealers.
Our top 10 setting spray best sellers to keep your makeup, lipstick, and eyeshadow on all day are:
Ben Nye Final SealKryolan Fixing SprayKryolan Ultra Setting SpraySkindinavia Makeup Finishing SpraySkindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing SprayPPI Green MarblePPI Blue MarbleMelanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting SprayMake Up For Ever Aqua SealFace Atelier Lip Lock
The best setting spray for waterproof and matte sealing: Ben Nye Final Seal
If you need flawless, all-day makeup, Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Sealer is the perfect solution. It locks makeup in place for 24 hours, even through performing, entertaining, wet weather, or heavy perspiration. The smudge-proof, water-resistant sealer leaves a matte finish that’s suitable for oily, combo, and sensitive skin types.
The best setting spray forr flexible, all-day setting: Kryolan Fixing Spray
Set your makeup for all-day wear with Kryolan Professional Make-Up Fixing Spray. The set-it-and-forget-it spray creates a lightweight, protective film that keeps your look locked in and always camera ready. Whether you have face makeup, body paint, or even an SFX project, Kryolan Fixing Spray helps your makeup withstand the harshest elements and exposure for sealed-in color and prolonged life.
The best setting spray for a natural, flexible finish: Kryolan Ultra Setting Spray
If you want something that sets all day without feeling stiff or drying, Kryolan Professional Make-Up Ultra Setting Spray is the setting spray for you. With less alcohol than traditional fixing sprays, this fine mist spray is a light setting preparation, with exceptional matt and light effect after application. Most suitable for camera work, Ultra Setting Spray dependably sets any kind of makeup.
The best setting spray for all skin types including sensitive and oily: Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray
The original makeup setting spray, Skindinavia Original Makeup Finishing Spray has been a best-selling industry staple for more than 15 years. Using patented technology, this water-resistant setting spray cools the skin, reducing sweat and oil production to extend makeup’s longevity. Best of all, the slow-release, oil-free, hypoallergenic formula is clinically proven to provide a lightweight, breathable mist that sets both liquid and powder makeup for up to 16 hours.
The best setting spray for the bride-to-be: Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray
If your big day is just around the corner, make sure your makeup stands up to tears, sweat, and hugs all night long with Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray. This budge-proof, moisture-controlling formula won’t allow color to transfer for up to 16 hours, so no need to stress about foundation on your dress! The award-winning formula perfectly balances any skin type, controlling excess moisture while leveling temperatures, so you can enjoy your wedding day worry-free and glowing.
The best setting spray for SFX sealing: Premiere Products Inc Green Marble SeLr Spray
Created by award-winning makeup artists Richard Snell and Kenny Myers, PPI Green Marble SeLr Spray is one of the most durable makeup sealers on the market. Resistant to both water and alcohol once dried, this sealer allows you to create layer after layer of makeup for truly unique designs. You can also mix Green Marble SeLr with powders and pigments to create tanning effects and other incredible results.
The best setting spray for sensitive skin: Premiere Products Inc Blue Marble SeLr Spray or Zero Marble SeLr Spray
If you have sensitive skin or negative reactions to alcohol-based products, PPI Blue Marble SeLr Spray and PPI Zero Marble SeLr Spray offer a gentler alternative to PPI Green Marble SeLr Spray. The water-based formula is durable enough for street makeup and heavy, theatrical looks, yet safe for sensitive skin. Whether you want it for everyday use or special effects, PPI Blue Marble SeLr is up for the job! Zero Marble is an even gentler formula that still provides the professional level setting. It has a lightly mattified finish.
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The best setting spray for light-as-air setting: Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray
Odds are you may have seen Roseandben show off this amazing setting spray on Instagram! If you’re seeking a setting mist that’s ultra-fine and completely weightless, look no further than Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray. The aerosol spray provides an even application, lightweight feel, and instantly dry setting. Infused with botanicals and lavender essence, this sealing spray sets face and body makeup to last all day or all night.
The best sealer to waterproof your makeup: Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal
Whether you’re prone to sweat or caught in the rain, you can keep your makeup locked in place all day with Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal. The lightweight liquid formula transforms all of your favorite makeup products into set-it-and-forget-it waterproof formulas. Intensify pigments, dramatize shimmers, and lock in bold color. With MUFE Aqua Seal, your makeup holds up to the demands of shooting in the heat or performing under stage lights.
The best sealer for your lips and transfer-proof kisses: Face Atelier Lip Lock
With Face Atelier Lip Lock, you can lock in your lip color like never before. Whether eating, drinking, kissing, or talking, your lip color can stand up to it all with minimal transfer or wear. For best results, prep your lips with a hydrating balm before applying a generous amount of lipstick over a penciled lip. Gently blot the lip before applying a thin layer of Lip Lock. You can then reapply lipstick or lip gloss for an extra layer of moisture or shine.
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With this list of the best setting spray products, your makeup can be set and sealed all day and night, no matter what you have planned. If you’re interested in more options like these, you can explore the entire selection of our makeup sealer and setting spray favorites.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 10 Best Foundations
Create the ultimate makeup looks with our top 10 flawless finish foundations formulated to keep you looking camera ready all day and night. From the brands you know and love come the best selling foundations created to exceed the demands of the industry. From the heat of harsh theater stage lights to battling humidity on an outdoor shoot, these sought-after formulas have been tried and tested by the best. At Camera Ready Cosmetics, we provide makeup enthusiasts of all skill levels with access to the professional-grade foundation formulas you desire. Our incredible selection of top 10 high-performing foundations will meet the needs of any look you want for any skin type.
Our top 10 best selling foundations include:
RCMA VK PaletteRCMA KJB PaletteRCMA Cream FoundationGraftobian HD Glamour CremeMake Up For Ever HD SkinDanessa Myricks Vision Cream CoverFace Atelier Kryolan TV Paint StickKevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin EnhancerJoe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation
RCMA VK PALETTE
With 18 highly pigmented shades, you will surely find the perfect shade or cocktail of shades for your complexion with the RCMA VK Palette. This gem has everything you need to conceal, highlight, contour, and more. It provides a lightweight feel and all-day wear, making it a must on this list! It is blendable and breathable making it ideal for any skin type..
RCMA KJB PALETTE
The RCMA KJB Ultimate Complexion Palette features Kevin James Bennett's favorite selection of RCMA Foundations for global skin tones, a row of the essential single pigments used to create all complexion shades, and a "clear" mixing medium. This foundation is a highly pigmented and blendable cream base that is ideal for photography, film, and anywhere high-definition quality is needed with a finish that feels light enough for everyday wear as well.
RCMA CREAM FOUNDATION
A legendary foundation and staple in many artists' kits, the RCMA Cream Foundation is a highly pigmented, blendable cream that can be used to conceal, highlight, and contour - so multi-purpose, and for that, we love it. With convenient and portable packaging, this dewy and hydrating foundation is a fan favorite amongst foundation junkies.
GRAFTOBIAN HD GLAMOUR CRÈME
Achieve the look of perfect skin with this buttery, flawless finish, full-coverage cream foundation. Graftobian’s Glamour Crème™ foundation ensures you look your personal best, even if you are nowhere near a camera. How can a foundation be both lightweight and full coverage? The answer is a high concentration of super-fine pigments. For the perfect “no makeup” look, look no further than this foundation.
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD SKIN
The newest formulation of Ultra HD Foundation is iconic for a reason and once you try it you'll discover why! Instantly blurs and covers blemishes with this lightweight liquid foundation that applies comfortably to your skin. It's available in a wide range of shades and undertones to make color matching easy. With a true-to-skin finish and 24-hour-wear time, it may become your new go-to foundation.
DANESSA MYRICKS VISION CREAM COVER
When looking for an all-in-one product that is easy to apply and even easier to transport, consider the Danessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover. Envision perfect skin with foundation and concealer packed into one sleek product – it’s like having two best friends! This hybrid, lightweight cream foundation leaves skin with a radiant, silky-smooth finish while offering a sheer to full buildable coverage, perfect for covering even the most pronounced hyperpigmentation and discoloration.
FACE ATELIER
Face Atelier really leaned into the consumer’s needs and desires when they formulated the Ultra Foundation Pro, which is undeniably the star of the line. This highly pigmented, long-lasting foundation feels as flexible as a second skin and provides sheer to full coverage with a natural satin finish. It boasts a built-in primer and is ideal for any skin type or texture, making it a must-try!
KRYOLAN TV PAINT STICK
The Kryolan TV Paint Stick is a durable hybrid formula that gives a luxuriously creamy blend of waxes and oils for staying power in a matte finish. We love the concealing power of this swoon-worthy full-coverage TV Paint Stick with its beautiful matte finish. This can easily be used as a matte foundation, highlighter, or contour for all your makeup look needs.
KEVYN AUCOIN SENSUAL SKIN ENGHANCER
This award-winning and flexible-full-coverage complexion perfector has been an industry staple for over 20 years. The Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer is a 5-in-1 best-selling formula that can be used to customize: concealer, corrector, foundation, contour, and highlight. It is waterproof, long-lasting, and provides a luminous natural finish with only just a “rice grain amount” – some even say it’s like a magic eraser!
JOE BLASCO ULTRABASE FOUNDATION
Trusted by artists throughout the beauty community, and a favorite of Kim K’s, Joe Blasco's Ultrabase Foundation will help you create the perfect base like a pro. With an undeniable flawless finish and true staying power, this buildable cream foundation conceals even the toughest hyper-pigmentation or uneven skin tone. It provides a natural skin-like finish, rich pigmentation, and is ideal for hard-to-match skin tones.
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Those are our top 10 foundations! If you're interested in more options, you can shop the whole collection of our professional-grade foundations to leave you with a beautiful base!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
November Staff Top Picks
At Camera Ready, we take pride in offering the best products in the industry and have incredibly high standards for the makeup, tools, skincare, and hair care we have within our own collections. That's why we are sharing our top picks to get Camera Ready! Enjoy learning more about our November Top Picks and if you're looking for gift inspiration or wishlist-worthy items take a peek at our Holiday Gift Guide!
Chelsie's Top Picks
Gone are the messy days of having to interrupt your beauty routine to find your nearest trashcan. The MYKITCO On Point Sharpener is the perfect tool to have on your makeup vanity, or as a travel companion! The bottom container holds all the shavings so that you can sharpen your eye or lip pencils multiple times, without worrying about making a mess. This is ultra-convenient for makeup artists and to use on set as well!
I may have the most stubborn brow hairs ever, and I've tried so many brow gels (clear and tinted), hair gel, and even a glue stick, and nothing has held them up all day without leaving flakes or a white residue. Inglot Playinn Soap Brow helps me achieve the fluffiest brow look, no lamination needed, while not removing any product that is underneath! I just apply with a clean spoolie and brush upward (backward for the more stubborn hairs), and she is all set!
Maria's Top Picks
This compact palette has made my everyday complexion game so much easier. I can conceal, color correct, highlight, contour, and blush all with this one product! At first, I was skeptical that one palette would work for me and others with a fair/light complexion (I have the Harmony 1 version), but once you see it in person, you start to see the subtle differences in the tones for each shade. Some are a little warmer, others cooler, others more pink, others are peachy! Those subtle nuances allow you to customize your perfect shades! It's genius!I also have to point out, the peachy shade (top right on the left half of the palette once open) is the BEST face brightening corrector I've ever used.
My hands tend to be dry year-round, but the cooler months are brutal for me! No matter how much lotion I'd use in the past, my hands seemed to look about 10 years younger than the rest of me... Until I started using this balm, that is! My cuticles are softer and less prone to peeling, and I'm convinced it has even helped my nails grow in stronger. Even with all the extra hand washing and sanitizing we've all grown accustomed to during the last few years, my hands still feel hydrated after several washes! I also apply it to any dry patches I get on my arms, legs, or feet, and it smooths them out within hours or overnight!
Holly's Top Picks
This setting spray is LIQUID GOLD!!!!!! Whenever I know I will be wearing makeup for a long period of time Kryolan Fixing Spray is my go-to product! Your makeup is not going anywhere when you set your face with this. I have gotten my friends and family hooked on this product. It is definitely not leaving my makeup collection anytime soon.
I just started getting into cream/gel contour products and Illamasqua Gel Sculpt is amazing! I have been using the shade Silhouette and it blends like a dream! I love using this product on days when I don't feel like wearing a full face of makeup. This product gives such a natural and glowy finish. This product will stick with me as we enter cooler months to keep my summer glow!
Calvin's Top Picks
One brush with so many ways to use it! The precision angle of the Melanie Mills X Omnia MM01 Face and Boby Brush hugs all the curves of the face. The large brush size helps you to get coverage faster. You can apply any liquid or cream with this amazing tool without worrying about streaking or blotchy coverage. I love using it for primer, foundation, and Body glow products. Completely vegan and cruelty-free.
You have not felt softness until you've felt the Melanie Mills X Omnia MM02 Face and Body Brush! Dense enough to sculpt the face, but airy enough to effortlessly blend. It's my go-to brush for contouring and bronzing my clients. Never stress about sharp lines again because the bristles help you seamlessly blend! The dome shape really allows for every type of artistry. If you like to sweep? Great! If you love to buff? Fantastic! This brush will be the bestie you never knew you needed.
Liz's Top Picks
I hate washing my brushes, but I know how important it is so I am thankful I found Crazy Merman's Brush Soap to make washing my brushes less irritating. This brush soap removes all of the makeup from my brushes in one go and leaves them soft, clean, and smelling AMAZING! All I have to do is wet my brush, swirl it in the soap, and swirl the brush a bit on my Sigma Brush Cleaning Mat to get a nice lather and rinse. Simple and no water crinkled fingers are left behind.
This lipstick is truly unforgettable. I am one of the pickiest people when it comes to lipstick, and Kevyn Aucoin has blown me away with these. All 3 formulas power through the day, offer great color payoff, and wear comfortably on my lips without drying them out. I can trust this to keep me looking my best no matter the occasion.
Morgan's Top Picks
You can't go wrong with picking up the Make it Glam Set from Dose of Colors. Their eyeshadow has a velvety texture that glides on the eye. The colors are easy to blend and have a lot of pigmentation! The lipstick colors are perfect, and the gloss is not sticky. These gift sets are great values and great gift ideas!
I have the must-have highlighter for your makeup bag! I'm so glad Smashbox reintroduced the Becca Highlighter. This shade was a cult-favorite and blends like no other highlighter The product has a lovely texture and GLOWS. It's ideal for creating a dewy or glowing appearance.
Jess's Top Picks
As an Irish girl living in South Florida, this product comes in CLUTCH. While I admittedly avoid the sun like a vampire, I do enjoy looking sun-kissed 24/7. Infused with Aloe Vera, and Green Tea, Loving Tan Delux Face Tan isn’t super harsh on my pores and gives immediate bronzed-goddess results (which I also love). I pair this with the Loving Tan Delux Gradual Tan after every shower for an all-over glow!
Containing skin-enriching antioxidants Acai Berry and Coffee extract, this super creamy formula feels great on my skin PLUS immediately gets to work on giving that sun-goddess glow. I like to pair Delux Gradual Tan with the Delux Face Tan to get an all-over light shimmering glow post-shower, and it will be kept in my weekly routine forever!
Morgan's Top Picks
I can not stop shopping for holiday gift sets! I am a total sucker for the limited edition holiday packaging. That's why the Terryfic Glow Beauty Favorites Box was an immediate "add to cart". The mini sizes of the Hyaluronic Pressed Hydra-Powder and Brightening CC Serum are great for traveling or testing new products before you commit to the full size. . Controls shine and blur imperfection with a few presses of the pressed powder. The universal shade makes it flattering on all skin types. Pick one up for yourself or give it as a gift! No wrapping paper is needed with this beautiful holiday packaging.
The MakeUp Eraser has changed my getting unready routine. What used to involve makeup removers, cleaners, and water all over my bathroom is now simple and mess-free. It works to remove all of my makeup, including red lipstick and waterproof mascara, with just water. I have a clean cloth every day of the week and I just throw them into the washing machine. I love that they are sustainable and reusable, no more single-use makeup wipes for me!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
5 Tips on How to Keep Your Hair in Top-Notch Shape as the Weather Cools Down
Quick temperature changes can wreak havoc on your hair, but don’t worry! We’ve got you and your tresses covered! We've enlisted the help of our in-house Hair Care Expert, Jess, for tips on how to combat the effects of cold weather on your hair and not hide under a hat!
IN THIS BLOG, WE WILL BE DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING FALL AND WINTER HAIR HACKS TO KEEP YOUR PREVENT DAMAGE AND REPAIR WEATHER-STRESSED STRANDS
Scale back on the hot showers
Refrain from over-washing your hair
Double up on moisturizing
Change up your post-shower routine
Limit heat-styling
Tip #1: Take it easy on the hot showers during the winter
As nice as it is to take a steamy shower after a long chilly day, while it may FEEL nice - it is quite damaging! Hot water strips away your hair's (and skin’s) natural oils, which in turn dries up the shaft of your hair. We know, it’s a bummer but your hair will thank you! We recommend washing your hair in warm or lukewarm water and if you’re feeling bold - switch to cold water at the very end to help seal the hair follicles and lock in moisture!
If this tip sounds familiar, it’s because our in-house skincare expert suggests the same thing for cooler-weather skincare!
PRO Tip: Using a more emollient lotion with occlusive ingredients (like petrolatum, squalene, jojoba oil, or olive oil) on the hands and body along with a facial oil can also help seal in moisture and slow moisture loss during the drier seasons.
Tip #2: Cut back on frequent hair washes during the fall and winter
Overwashing can alter the PH of your skin, especially if your hair is prone to dryness. Give your scalp’s natural oils a chance to do their job of replenishing those locks! If your hair is on the oily side, we recommend a good dry shampoo between washes to extend your hairstyle! We recommend our First Class Charcoal Detox Shampoo by IGK! This dry shampoo packs a punch on even the oiliest of scalps, and contains a charcoal powder that eliminates odor + oil!
Tip #3: Double up on Moisturizing during the winter
Restore moisture during cooler months by giving your dry or fine hair a deep conditioning hair treatment every week. Applying a hair mask will do wonders, and helps replenish + restore the moisture that’s been lost in your dry scalp. Temperature changes from dry heat indoors + cold air can cause the moisture on your scalp and skin to deplete. We recommend Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask 1-2x per week as a conditioning and reparative mask treatment!
Tip #4: Change up your post-shower routine for fall and winter
Hair is more susceptible to breakage when it’s wet, so after showering, try not to rub your hair dry! Instead, gently press the water out with a soft, microfiber towel, and comb your hair softly with a wide-tooth comb while it’s still damp, working from the ends upwards. We recommend using a soft brush, like the R+Co Detangling Brush, and waiting until your hair is about 80% air-dried before combing and blow drying.
PRO Tip: Avoid harsh bristled brushes! They can tear up your hair follicles, so opt for a brush that is more gentle if you can!
Tip #5: Avoid overheating your hair during the fall and winter
We know it’s hard to resist using styling tools, especially when the weather is brisk, but if you can go without - your locks will thank you for it! Most flat and curling irons nowadays heat up to 450 degrees (twice the temperature at which water boils), so if you must use them, make sure to adjust the temperature settings on your styling tools to eliminate damage. You can get creative and try using braids, buns, twists, and ponytails to give your hair a much-needed break from the heat!
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We hope this blog has given you a few hair care tips to keep your locks looking camera ready! If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Expers are here to help, so click here to send them an email.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Fall Wedding Hair Prep
Weddings and all their moving parts are notorious for high-stress levels. It’s easy to say “leave it to the wedding planner”; however, modern-day brides and grooms going DIY and taking on the planning themselves! Some things don’t have to be stressful, though, like your hair. With an endless to-do list leading up to the big day, there are steps you can take now to have the perfect bride and groom wedding day hair!
Healthy hair makes everything easier, whether you have a color transformation planned or to elevate your wedding look— with a bit of planning, you can de-stress with some OLAPLEX self-care while leveling up your wedding hair.
Step 1 : Consult with your hairdresser
A Stand-Alone Treatment and 4-IN-1 Treatment should follow the consultation for your wedding look. Your hair can always be healthier, so a salon-grade OLAPLEX session is just what it needs to look flawless on the wedding day. A Stand-Alone Treatment uses OLAPLEX Nº.1, the patented OLAPLEX concentrate to rebuild hair, and OLAPLEX Nº.2, the concentrate with a cream additive. This is the strongest repair available for broken hair.
The OLAPLEX 4-IN-1 Moisture Mask works quickly and efficiently to address dryness in even the most severe cases. When tested on damaged hair, 4-IN-1 provided 74% More Moisture, 84% More Shine, 84% More Smoothness, and 94% Saw More Body. A moisture mask is imperative for anyone with a Fal/Winter wedding, with hair recovering from damaging summer sun. Moisturized hair increases manageability, meaning all those hairstyle tests and your wedding day style will come with ease and look better.
Step 2: At home prep
In-salon treatments will jumpstart your hair into shape, but at-home maintenance will bring it to the next level. Let’s face it; weddings are all about being extra! Weekly treatments with the at-home versions of the aforementioned treatments will keep your hair healthy and hydrated. Use OLAPLEX Nº.0 and Nº.3 together to rebuild your hair at home intensely. It’s the closest one can get to salon-grade OLAPLEX at home, so we recommend treating your hair as often as you like to keep it strong and healthy.
There are little steps you can take to make a tremendous impact on your hair. You can rebuild your hair just by shampooing and conditioning with OLAPLEX Nº.4 and Nº.5. Keep in mind; every OLAPLEX product will rebuild bonds as it’s the baseline, whether it’s intensive like the Nº.0 or incorporated in the formula like Nº.4 and Nº.5. For blondes, keep your color bright, fresh, and healthy with OLAPLEX Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer in between toners.
The last step, and an easy one to incorporate, is styling with OLAPLEX. Protection is imperative, and what better way to do so than letting OLAPLEX do the work while you style. OLAPLEX Nº.6 Bond Smoother reduces frizz for up to 72 hours, adds leave-in moisture, rebuilds bonds, and increases manageability. Perfect for any hair type, add a pea-sized amount, then work your way up from there if needed. While you should stray from pre-wedding thermal styling, there are occasions, like rehearsals and events, you’ll want to style for. For that, use OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil for heat protection up to 450ºF, shine, moisture, and bond-building.
Once you find a routine, all of this becomes a balanced ritual and one that will give you stunning wedding day hair and best practices for keeping it up after!
Ready to transition experience the world of OLAPLEX for Camera Ready Hair?
Your best hair days are just getting started! Stay tuned for more great tips from OLAPLEX or explore their entire range of products.
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Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready with hair care?
We're here to help YOU get camera ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the hair care and hair styling products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get camera ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more and to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, and more!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Fall Transition Hair Care with Olaplex
Time for damage control. You might have listened to our advice to treat your hair all Summer, but maybe you were enjoying all the summer fun and forgot. As we transition to Fall from the most damaging season for hair, it’s time to check in with your hair to address the concerns.
Whether you are entering Fall with significant damage or want to enter the season as healthy as possible, there’s an at-home ritual for you. A balanced OLAPLEX routine will rebuild and moisturize your hair, making it flawless for Fall makeovers or perfect hair days.
Step 1 to Transitioning Your Hair Care Routine for Fall: Address the state of your hair
Texture and feel check.
You know your hair best and what it feels like at its healthiest. Do you notice breakage? Dryness? Is your natural texture more limp than usual? Take notes if you notice any of the three, then move on to the next step.
Visual
Is there any noticeable damage to your hair? This includes breakage and split ends, color fading, lightened hair from the sun, and overall lack of body and shine. Add your observations to your notes, and get ready for a reboot!
Step 2: Build a ritual for your hair
For Damaged Hair:
Breakage meets its match with the Intensive Bond Building Treatment and Hair Perfector. This treatment is safe to use as often as needed, but we have a guide according to your damage level that may help you get started. For healthy hair, treat once weekly with OLAPLEX Nº.0 and Nº.3. Dampen the hair with Nº.0, wait ten minutes, then apply Nº.3 directly on top, combing through to saturate. Wait an additional ten minutes or longer, then shampoo out with OLAPLEX Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo. You will see amazing results for damaged hair by catapulting your hair back to health with three treatments weekly.
For Hair Dryness:
Bond building moisture comes as OLAPLEX Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask. This treatment gives your hair 4x more moisture, 2x more shine, 6x smoothness, and more body. Typically, compromised, color-treated, and curly hair need the most moisture, but you know your hair best. Start with one treatment weekly and go up from there if needed. Apply to damp hair after shampooing with OLAPLEX Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, then comb through to thoroughly saturate and wait ten minutes. Rinse when complete, then style as usual!
For Hair Maintenance:
Set your hair up for success between treatments with bond-building styling products for daily repair. We love to cocktail OLAPLEX Nº.6 Bond Smoother and OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil. Together, the two provide bond-building, heat protection up to 450ºF, shine, increased manageability, reduced frizz for up to 72 hours, and leave-in moisture. For blondes going brassy, use the new OLAPLEX Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer to keep your blonde strong, bright, and hydrated between salon sessions.
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That's it! Your hair will be in tip top shape for the cooler months. Stay tuned for more great tips from OLAPLEX or explore their entire range of products.
Images & information courtsey of our friends at OLAPLEX
Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready with hair care?
We're here to help YOU get camera ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the hair care and hair styling products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get camera ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more and to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, and more!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
One of 2022's Most Googled Halloween Costumes: Stranger Things Inspired Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial ft. @caykeface
One of this year's top tv shows was Stranger Things, so it's no surprise that Stranger Things is among the top 10 most Googled Hallowed looks this year! We proudly partnered with SFX Artist @caykeface to create this incredible Stranger Things look. Watch the video to see how she creates this complex look, and keep scrolling for her full step-by-step instructions. The sfx products @caykeface used to create the Stranger Things Halloween Costume makeup look include: 🦇 Pros-Aide Adhesive 🦇 Mehron SynWax 🦇 Mehron Colorset Powder 🦇 Ben Nye Primary Creme Palette (LKP-1) 🦇 SUVA Beauty Magic + Ecstasy Palette 🦇 Melt Cosmetics Supernatural Lash Mascara Melt Cosmetics 🦇 Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ 8 Color Palette - Basic (808-PAL-B) 🦇 Mehron Liquid Latex
Watch @caykeface's Stranger Things Halloween Makeup Tutorial Step by Step Instructions from @caykeface for her Stanger Things Halloween Costume and Makeup Take Pros Aide on a cotton swab and cover your brows with 2 coats and powder them with Colorset Powder. Using a q-tip dipped in Pros Aide, draw the outline of a "crack" that you want the bat to come out of onto your forehead and another crack down the face. Work in small sections for best results. Roll modeling wax into a worm shape with your fingertips (it helps warm the wax) and apply over the tacky adhesive. Repeat this until you create the crack effect down the face. To create a smooth transition from the wax to your skin, lightly mold the wax with a spatula that has a thin coating of vaseline. With Liquid Latex on a cotton swab, start to draw clock numbers on your face with the latex. Apply about 5 layers of liquid latex build-up to look like those numbers are raised from your skin. Coat modeling wax with Pros Aide and then set with powder. This will allow you to be able to apply makeup on top of it with ease. Apply foundation shade over face and contour to make your face look sunken in. Insert cotton balls into the nose to protect from liquid latex fumes Start to build up the bat with cotton and latex. Unravel the cotton ball into a strip, and rip the strips up and layer cotton and latex till you have your bat shape Apply a thin layer of modeling wax over cotton/latex and smooth the wax with vaseline and your fingertips before sealing the bat with another layer of Pros Aide and powder. Paint crack to represent the upside down with body paints (She used: red, yellow, and brown.) Paint the bat with body paints (black, white, gray.) Glue on a DIY batwing (made of toothpicks and 6 layers of liquid latex.) Paint a few squiggly lines coming out of the “crack” with Pros Aide. Apply wax on top (she mixed wax and black shadow to make a black “worm”). Paint liquid latex on top of the worm to seal and to make it shiny. Paint on some red blood tears and pop in some white contacts (optional)! SFX Products @caykeface used for her Stranger Things Costume Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Basic 8 Color Palette LEARN MORE Melt Cosmetics Supernatural Lash Mascara LEARN MORE Pros-Aide Cream Adhesive LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE SUVA Magic + Ecstasy Palette LEARN MORE Ben Nye Primary Creme Palette LEARN MORE Mehron Synwax LEARN MORE Mehron Liquid Latex LEARN MORE @Caykeface is Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors. If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series: Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
October Staff Top Picks
At Camera Ready, we take pride in offering the best products in the industry and have incredibly high standards for the makeup, tools, skincare, and hair care we have within our own collections. That's why we are sharing our top picks to get Camera Ready! Enjoy learning more about our October Top Picks and check in on what our Buyers' Fall/Winter Forecast!
Chelsie's Top Picks
The RCMA Liquid Foundation has saved me SO much time and work during applications. With the formula being more of a "concentrate", it has an insane amount of pigmentation, so VERY little is needed to achieve full coverage! It has a natural matte finish, however, it can definitely be customized depending on skin prep and how it is set. The shade range is very true to undertone, which is a makeup artist's dream (less guess work needed)! 🌟 I've stocked my kit with the Neutral series, and use the RCMA Foundation Adjuster Palette to quickly adjust the undertone that I need! With the butter powder formula, this smooths out the skin beautifully and gives off very "filter in a bottle" vibes!
Loving this concealer SO much has been a pleasant surprise as I've always opted for their Matte Velvet Skin Concealer. The Ultra HD concealer is extremely light weight and amazingly looks like skin! For the "no-makeup" makeup days, this been a lifesaver as other concealers tend to look a bit more obvious, and this gives the perfect coverage and looks undectable! Great for spot concealing and does not settle into lines at all!
Maria's Top Picks
I'm that beauty lover that loves having a wide range of colors, textures, finishes, and formulas for my eyeshadow because you never know when the mood will hit to create something extra sparkly or colorful! That's why I got SO excited when Danessa Myricks announced her fourth Lightwork palette and introduced new formulas with the Aqua Chromes and Pressed Chrome Flakes. I love using water-activated makeup as a pop of colorful liner, and the Pressed Chrome Flakes do not have any fallout on me. Even the more "basic" shades in the palette (the ones designed to be toppers) give me that next-level diamond like sparkle I love. I'll be using this a LOT this holiday and beyond!
I often find myself in that awkward in-between phase of having clean-feeling hair a day or two after washing and not needing a full-blown dry shampoo product, but I get kinks and flattened hair while sleeping. My old solution was to just rewash my hair, but since it's color-treated, I prefer to only wash it when necessary. That's where Oribe's Mystify Refreshing Spray comes in! It reactivates any products you put in the day prior (so for me, that's typically a finishing spray and a leave-in treatment cocktail of Olaplex No 7 & Olaplex No 6), and the freshly-washed volume and lift instantly returns. It also has a light sweet fragrance that makes you feel like you just left the salon!
Holly's Top Picks
This Cherry Cola Mascara is HEAVENLY!! If you have blue eyes I cannot stress enough how much you need this product! The brown and red tones in this mascara are perfect for blue eyes. I will never go back to black mascara. Ever since I started wearing it I have gotten so many compliments on how blue my eyes look! This product is for sure my #1 makeup recommendation right now!
This eyeshadow quad from Karla Cosmetics is a new product in my makeup collection but I can already tell this is going to be living in my everyday makeup bag! I normally gravitate towards orange and pink-toned shadows to make my blue eyes pop and this quad does not disappoint! I can easily make everyday and special occasion looks with this tiny palette! I love how compact it is making it easy for travel!
Calvin's Top Picks
Have you collected too many boring palettes? I bet I can make you love them. The Cozzette Crystal Cream Eyeshadow Palette is the perfect companion palette to add some excitement to your look. The cream-to-powder formula is so easy to apply, super pigmented, and gorgeously metallic.
Let it be known, Every Pro, Everywhere loves a Two-Fer! Cream blush is one of my favorite things, looks like skin, stays in place forever, and looks the most natural. The Jouer Cheek + Lip Duo in the shade in " Be Loud " may look scary in the tube but it blends out to the most beautiful fall, rosey-plum. Flip it over to the hydrating balm and give yourself the most skin-like glow, without shimmer, without glitter.
Liz's Top Picks
First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo is my HOLY GRAIL! I am so picky with dry shampoo because my hair is fine, my scalp gets oily, but my ends are dry. This bad boy keeps my hair looking clean for days between washes and never lets me down.
Koh Gen Do's Maifanshi Aqua Foundation is a classic to me. I have been wearing this foundation for over 10 years because it is the perfect coverage from day to night and leaves my skin looking healthy and flawless. I have always gotten so many compliments on it when I wear it, and I know I can always rely on it to keep me Camera Ready.
Morgan's Top Picks
If you're traveling for the holidays or simply need to relax, I recommend picking up some skin-pampering items! Face masks and eye patches are excellent ways to relax and pamper yourself. These Perk Up Eye Gels are hydrating, refreshing, and they do not fall off the face.
If you are looking for a waterproof eyeliner, look no further. These PLAYINN Eyeliner Gels are fun to experiment with, and a little goes a long way. They are long-lasting but not difficult to remove. The texture is smooth and glides on easily.
Jess's Top Picks
My latest obsession, the Rare Light Luminizer! - I pair this with the Inner Glow Crème Pigment for a gorgeous highlight + contour. I love that it can be built up to create a full face, or used sparingly as just an everyday "I woke up looking like a beautiful unicorn🦄 " face. As 99.9% of the time I am very much so a 'less is more' kinda gal and prefer using my fingers over brushes, these little compacts pack a mighty punch as a little bit really does go a long way, and both can be used as a cream shadow for your lids!
Going hand in hand with the Rare Light Luminizer - I pair it with the Inner Glow Creme Pigment for a gorgeous highlight + contour which can be built up to go full night out face, or used sparingly as an everyday look!
Morgan's Top Picks
Halloween is right around the corner and I just have to do my own spin on this Glampire SFX Tutorial featuring @CHRISTINA.ALEXANDRAA. I picked up the Paradise Makeup AQ Palette because it had all the shades I would need to craft any special effects makeup look. The palette has 30 shades of face and body paint and they're refillable for when you run through your staple shades way too fast. The water-activated formula makes the pigments easy to blend and is perfect for pros or beginners.
No Halloween look is finished without big batty lashes. For my vampire look, I am going to finish it off with the N°33 lashes. They are 100% premium human hair and easily last 5-8 wears. These high-quality lashes blend in with my lashline to give me big beautiful lashes people will swear are real.
Marcelina's Top Picks
Whether working in a high-heat environment, or on characters that sweat heavily, alcohol palettes are a must! When activated correctly, they provide seamless long-wear effects with wonderful color payoff! The F/X Aire Alcohol Palettes are slender and petite, making them kit-friendly for an FX artist on set!
ProAiir is a fantastic formula for beginner FX artists! Most alcohol-based makeups need to be diluted with 99% isopropyl alcohol which is difficult to come by. Hybrid Waterproof Face and Body Paint is a hybrid formula that comes pre-diluted and is ready to go in a bottle. The coverage is smooth and even with a soft matte finish and incredible color payoff!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
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