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The Most Googled Halloween Makeup in 2022 (& How to Create the Looks)

The Most Googled Halloween Makeup in 2022 (& How to Create the Looks)

Halloween is just around the corner which means you're likely scrambling for a last-minute look (especially if you're reading this blog), but don't worry Boo, we've got you covered with all the makeup and tools you'll need to recreate these trending looks. The Top 10 most googled halloween makeup looks are: 10. Harley Quinn (watch our tutorial!) 9. Cowboy 8. Cheerleader 7. Rabbit 6. Pirate 5. Fairy 4. Stranger Things 3. Dinosaur 2. Spiderman 1. Witch (we have several witch tutorials for you to follow along to!) To view the full list of the most Googled Halloween Costumes, click here. 10. Harley Quinn Makeup Look for Halloween Harley Quinn makeup looks were popular in 2021, but this equal parts easy and "cute" costume is not only fun to create but also requires only a few key items! A special thanks again to SFX Artist @caykeface for creating this amazing video tutorial.  Be sure to check it out to see all the products she used! 9. Cowboy (or Cowgirl) Makeup When it comes to a great Halloween costume, a Cowboy or Cowgirl is always a fun option! An essential part of this popular Halloween Makeup Look is the slightly dirty/dusty looking makeup that suggests you just got done working a long day on the ranch or had a scuffle with someone that was eyeing your land.   Ben Nye Grime FX Character Powder is perfect to create that worn and weathered look! Available in a variety of sizes, there are shades that perfectly ash, coal, and plains dust to amp up your Halloween Costume! PRO Tip: To make this look more belieable, consider adding extra bronzer to the face to mimic the tan you'd get from being outside working hard all day and even a few freckles using our freckle makeup! 8. Cheerleader Halloween Makeup Show off your Halloween S-P-I-R-I-T with the perfect Cheerleader Halloween makeup! Of course, there isn't a single "look" that defines what a cheerleader should look like, but what comes to mind for us is extra long lashes, glitter, and super glossy lips. 7. Rabbit Halloween Makeup Of course, you could always opt for your average Halloween Rabbit Makeup Look, paint on a bunny nose and whiskers, and call it a day, but for those that really want to wow their friends, consider this! A Rabbit Nose Prosthetic will give your look the extra dimension you crave, and it's easy to apply. If you want a slightly less prominent nose, opt for this super cute cat nose! Watch the easy to follow "How to Apply a Prosthetic or Transfer" tutorial @brittanylessard created for us to learn how to apply whichever nose you pick! 6. Pirate Halloween Makeup Look Ahoy, Matey! A Pirate Halloween Costume has plenty of makeup options like rotten teeth, weathered skin, and perhaps even a fresh wound! We highly recommend checking out our tutorial on how to create a wound to complete your perfect pirate costume. 5. Fairy Makeup Look We love a good Fairy Halloween makeup look or costume because it allows the wearer to be as creative as they'd like with glitter, ethereal shifting shades of makeup, and more. This year, the viral sensation Danessa Myricks Infinite Chrome Flakes would be a great option for multi-dimensional looks that stay on for hours, or take your glitter game to the next level with Lemonhead.LA's glittery products (did you know they've also been used on the set of hit series Euphoria!?)! Complete your fairy makeup look with elf ears and shimmering multichrome makeup from Karla Cosmetics, Lethal Cosmetics, or Danessa Myricks! 4. Stranger Things Inspired Halloween Look We are firm believers that videos are the best way to share Halloween inspiration, so be ready to be awestruck by @caykeface's Stranger Things inspired look she created in partnership with us! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caytee | Makeup Artist | Content Creator (@caykeface) 3. Dinosaur Halloween Makeup At first mention, a Dinosaur Makeup Look may seem intimidating, but we promise it's easy when you have the right makeup! First, determine if you only want to use face or body paint to paint your dinosaur skin or if you want to add texture to make it look more scaly and textured with Wrinkle Stipple. PRO Tip: Since most movies and shows depict dinosaur skin as being weathered and textured, using a sea sponge or a makeup sponge that has been torn to expose jagged and irregular edges to apply your makeup can help create a more "realistic" appearance! 2. Spiderman Makeup for Halloween We can't remember a year when Spiderman Makeup wasn't trending for Halloween, so we've created a list below of the Spiderman Makeup Essentials! To create the perfect (and easy!) Spiderman Halloween Makeup Look, we recommend: A Bald Cap for a perfectly smooth head Mehron Barrier Spray to spritz on to clean skin before painting (it helps to slow sweat production that would make your makeup run! Mehron Paradise Makeup Palette in Basic for all the colors you'll need Mehron Paradise Makeup Brushes for easy application A good SFX Setting Spray to seal in your look Start by applying the bald cap, and once applied, spritz your skin lightly with Mehron Barrier Spray. Next, take a makeup pencil to lightly outline the eyes and different areas you'll paint different colors. Next, using the brushes, mix in a little bit of water to activate the makeup and paint. Allow each layer to dry before adding the next. We recommend also filling in any larger areas before creating the darker black outlines, as it will prevent the deeper shades from mixing with the lighter ones. When the makeup is dry, use the fine line brush to paint on a spider web pattern. If you don't love freehanding, use a lighter toned makeup pencil to draw on the pattern before painting the web. Witch makeup look by Rachel Roll for Mehron Makeup 1. Easy Witch Halloween Makeup The #1 most Googled Halloween costume should come as no surprise! Witch costumes and witch makeup is always a great idea for Halloween! Thankfully for you, we have several witch tutorials including a Glam Witch and a Gory Witch, so pick your poison and enjoy watching them! Feeling Inspired? We hope this blog has helped inspire you if you're still looking for the perfect last minute Halloween makeup or costume! Of course, we have plenty of other tutorials and inspirational blogs for you including Clown tutorials, an amazing Beetlejuice tutorial, a Glam Vampire halloween tutorial, and blog about water-activated vs alcohol-activated paint, how to use Liquid Latex, and more. If you have any additional questions, our Beauty and SFX Experts 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.
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Harley Quinn Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 18

Harley Quinn Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 18

There's no doubt that popular tv shows and new movie releases will influence the Halloween looks we see each year! That's why it's no surprise one of the top trending Halloween looks is Harley Quinn. We partnered with SFX Artist @caykeface to bring you her take on this popular look! Products Mentioned Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer - Hydrating LEARN MORE Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation LEARN MORE Ben Nye Studio Color Rainbow Eye & Cheek Palette LEARN MORE Bdellium Golden Triangle Phase 1 - 15 Piece Brush Set LEARN MORE Viseart Seamless Eye Primer LEARN MORE Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles in Black Bart LEARN MORE Smashbox Super Fan Mascara LEARN MORE Lashes in a Box Individual Pair N°31 LEARN MORE Mehron Highlight- Pro 3 Color Palette LEARN MORE The List Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer - Hydrating, $46 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation, $52 Viseart Seamless Eye Primer, $24 Ben Nye Studio Color Eye & Cheek Rainbow (STP-80), $58 Mehron Highlight-Pro 3 Color Palette in Warm, $17.95 Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles in Black Bart, $8.50 Smashbox Super Fan Mascara, $28 Lashes in a Box Individual Pair N°31, $8 Bdellium Tools Golden Triangle Phase I 15pc Brush Set, $160 TOTAL: $402.45 Buy All Step 1: Complexion It may be tempting to jump straight into the colorful eye makeup Harley Quinn is known for, but it's important to start with a great base. Opt for a moisturizing and smoothing primer and long-wearing foundation for all-day (or night) fun! Step 2: Bold Brows Using a fine detail brush, create a strong brow using the black shade from the Ben Nye Studio Color Eye & Cheek Rainbow Palette. Step 3: Apply Blush & Highlight Using the Bdellium Tools #962 Slanted Blusher Brush, create a custom blush shade using the Ben Nye Studio Color Eye & Cheek Palette. Next, apply the lightest shade from the Mehron Highlight-Pro 3 Color Palette to the tops of your cheekbones for a healthy glow.   Step 4: All About the Eyes Prime your entire eye area with the Viseart Seamless Eye Primer and with the shade Raspberry, create the shape of a heart onto one eye using the #934 Precision Concealer Brush. Take Stellar Blue and apply a diamond shape on the other eye with the #773 Shading Blender Brush. If you have a hard time creating the shapes, don't worry! The eyeshadow application can be a little on the messy side underneath the lash line because you're going to add glitter on top of it in the next step. You're Camera Ready! Apply a light coat of mascara and prepare the false lashes for application. Since the Lashes in a Box N°31 lashes have a clear band, applying some black eyeshadow to the band itself will help to create a more dramatic look. Step 5: Add the Fine Details Using the #710 Eye Liner and #760 Liner/Brow Brushes, apply streaks of black eyeshadow and glitter to look like running mascara underneath your eyes and toward your mouth. Add fun details like a black heart under your right eye for the full Harley Quinn effect! You're Camera Ready! Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel!  A special thank you to @caykeface for creating this tutorial. 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 Alcohol vs Water Activated Paint with Nsomniaksdream 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.
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Baby Yoda Inspired Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 14

Baby Yoda Inspired Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 14

Another character-themed SFX Tutorial, we have! This Baby Yoda inspired makeup tutorial is perfect for Star Wars and The Mandalorian fans as they get ready for Season 2 to debut this month. Watch the video below or continue reading for a step by step tutorial on how @crisalexmua transforms herself into the cutest baby alien. Shop the Look Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out The List Alcone Stop the Sweat 2.0oz, $16 Mehron Spirit Gum Adhesive 1.0oz, $6.95 Mehron Colorset Powder 2.0oz, $8.95 Mehron StarBlend Cake Makeup in Green, $10.95 Mehron Face Painting Premium Kit, $29.88 TOTAL: $72.73 Buy All Step 1: Prep your skin Prime your skin using Mehron Skin Prep Pro or Alcone Stop the Sweat to extend the wear time of your makeup. Step 2: Block out your brows Using spirit gum and a setting powder, set your eyebrows to create a smooth surface to apply makeup to. Step 3: Create an outline for the eyes, nose, and eyebrows Using a fine detail brush and the White Paradise AQ makeup, outline the eye sockets and draw in the lines for the forehead and eyebrows for the baby alien. These lines will act as a guide for the next step.   PRO TIP: Have a photo of the final look nearby to show you where Baby Yoda's facial features are in relation to your face. His nose and mouth will both be placed along the bridge of your nose. Step 4: It's good to be green Working in small sections, use the Light Green Paradise Makeup AQ or mix a light green from the makeup kit and fill in the area between the lines. Apply the makeup down to your cheekbones and about an inch or two below your forehead. The rest of your face will be covered with fabric. Next, trace over the white lines with the Green StarBlend Makeup and a pencil brush or smudge brush . Create a few shadows and thicker lines around the eyes and brows to give the features more dimension. Step 5: Fill in the eyes and add details Using dark pink, outline the eye sockets, add a few details along the nose, and add a rosy hue to the cheeks. Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to diffuse any harsh lines. Mix a brown shade and add a few shadows around the perimeter of the face. If any areas get too muddy while blending, add light green to brighten things up. Next, use Black Paradise Makeup AQ to fill in the eye sockets, outline the nose and mouth, and add details like the eyebrows and crows feet. Step 6: Attach the ears Apply spirit gum directly to your skin and to the prosthetic, and once it's slightly tacky, apply and hold in place for a minute to ensure it adheres. Blend light green and brown makeup around the ears for a seamless transition. Step 7: Final Details Paint the bare skin on your forehead black, and add white details to highlight Baby Yoda's brow bone, the tip of his nose, the inner corner of his eyes, just below his lip, and any other areas you want to emphasize. If you want to add eyeliner, do it now because you'll be applying the rest of the costume in the next step. Step 7: Attach the fabric Apply double sided tape to the bare skin on the tip of your nose and cheekbones. Attach a rectangular piece of tan fabric and wrap around your head like a scarf. Take a larger piece of fabric and drape it across your forehead and behind the ears. Complete the look with a final piece of fabric that you can wear like a shawl. You're Camera Ready! Visit our YouTube Channel to watch the tutorial. A special thank you to @crisalexmua and Mehron Makeup for creating this look! More Tutorials Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series 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 We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. 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 Customer Experience Team 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.
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Wonder Woman UV Reactive Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial, Pt. 25

Wonder Woman UV Reactive Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial, Pt. 25

Superheroes will always be at the top of the list of favorite SFX looks, especially during the Halloween season! However, you can always kick it up a notch with extra touches like UV Reactive makeup! We worked with makeup artist Kelly Tull and Lei V. Agency to create a Wonder Woman makeup tutorial that incorporates products you may already have in your collection plus a few of our SFX favorites. Products Mentioned Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Foundation LEARN MORE Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty Eyeshadow Palette LEARN MORE ProAiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Colors Kit LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ 30-Well Palette LEARN MORE Ben Nye Luxury Powder in Buff LEARN MORE Inglot Makeup Fixer Spray LEARN MORE The List Inglot Makeup Fixer Spray, $21 Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Foundation in shade 1N1, $48 Ben Nye Bella Luxury Powder in Buff, $13.50 Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty Eyeshadow Palette, $58 Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Palette, $99.95 Proaiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Colors Kit, $60 TOTAL: $300.45 Buy All Step 1: Follow Your "Normal" Makeup Routine Since this look features a painted-on headband and the iconic Wonder Woman symbol across the neckline, go ahead and apply your everyday face makeup as you normally would! To follow the exact steps Kelly used, follow the routine below. Start with a light misting of Inglot Makeup Fixer Spray and apply Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Foundation for medium to full coverage. Use your favorite contour product, blush, and concealer before setting the look with Ben Nye Luxury Powder. This ultra-finely milled powder will make your complexion look airbrushed while keeping oiliness at bay. Fill in your brows and create a soft smokey eye using the Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty palette, and apply your favorite lip color. Step 2: Paint the Headband Start sketching out the headband with a nude makeup pencil before painting it with various shades of yellow from the Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Palette. Once the makeup has dried, use a fine liner brush to outline the headband with black. Use the Melt Cosmetics palette to shade to add depth and shadows along the outer edges of the headband. Step 3: Create the Wonder Woman Symbol Outline the Wonder Woman symbol along the center of your neckline and upper chest and begin painting outside of the outline using the ProAiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Reactive Paints. To blend different colors together, give the makeup a quick spritz of the Inglot Makeup Fixer and dab a makeup sponge where the colors meet to create a gradient. Fill in the Wonder Woman symbol with the Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ and allow it to dry. Next, it's time to add a bit of texture and fun to the Wonder Woman symbol! Using a splatter brush or a toothbrush, use the spattering technique to add splashes of color. Dip the bristles into the ProAiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Reactive Paint colors of your choice, and run your finger across the bristles (with the bristles facing your body) to allow speckles of paint to enhance your look. If you want to leave the symbol itself free of any paint splatter, hold a piece of paper over the design while performing this technique. Outline the inner part of the Wonder Woman symbol with a thin line of UV reactive paint to make it pop! Repeat this process for the headband, and viola! Next, it's time to add a bit of texture and fun to the Wonder Woman symbol! Using a splatter brush or a toothbrush, use the spattering technique to add splashes of color. Dip the bristles into the ProAiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Reactive Paint colors of your choice, and run your finger across the bristles (with the bristles facing your body) to allow speckles of paint to enhance your look. If you want to leave the symbol itself free of any paint splatter, hold a piece of paper over the design while performing this technique. You're 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: Cat Makeup Tutorial with Caykeface Dog Makeup Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry Harley Quinn Makeup Tutorial with Caykeface Alcohol vs Water Activated Paint with Nsomniaksdream 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.
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Fall/Winter 2022 Trend Forecast: Buyers' Edition

Fall/Winter 2022 Trend Forecast: Buyers' Edition

Our Buyers here at Camera Ready are lucky to see sneak peeks of new releases and can often see trends developing before they're officially viral on TikTok, so we asked them to share their insights into this year's hottest Fall and Winter Trends as well as their top picks to achieve each one! EDITOR'S NOTE: Our goal is to help you feel Camera Ready no matter what, and while we love following the trends, it's important to remember to do what makes you look and feel your best! If you have any questions or want a personal recommendation, contact one of our Beauty Experts! In this blog, we will be discussing the following popular makeup, hair, and beauty trends for FALL/WINTER 2022: The Clean Girl Trend 2.0 Bigger & Bolder Looks Statement Lips   Fall/Winter 2022 Makeup and Hair Trend: The Clean Girl Aesthetic, but with a Twist We know the Clean Girl beauty trend has been around for a while now, but the newest fall and winter releases this year continue to support that this viral beauty movement (and for some, it's a lifestyle) is here to stay for a while! Thankfully, the latest update to this trend is to make it more inclusive and achievable for every beauty lover and not just limit it to those with an already great complexion or those that like minimal coverage. This upgraded take on the Clean Beauty trend calls for more of a flush of color to the face and additional coverage. How to Achieve the UPDATED Clean Girl Makeup Look The overall "less is more" approach still remains the same, but this time, add a hint of blush and a tint to the lips! From multi-tasking products like Illamasqua Gel Sculpt to add dimension to the eyes and cheeks to tinted balms like Jillian Dempsey Lid and Cheek Tints for all-over color, there are plenty of on-the-go friendly pocket-sized products to create the look! For those wanting a flush of color, try creating a monochromatic look with a product that's eye, lip, and cheek safe like Danessa Myricks Colorfix (just apply a tiny amount and diffuse the pigmentation well because these beauties are pigmented!) or one of her popular multi-purpose palettes like the best selling The Feminist or The Nudist Luxe Cream Palettes. If you're looking for a beauty product with skincare benefits, opt for a Jouer Bloom & Blush Cheek and Lip Duo!   Finish the look with lightly filledin brows with the ultra-natural looking Kevyn Aucoin True Feather Brow Marker, and you've achieved Clean Girl perfection! PRO Tips: If you want to recreate the Clean Girl Makeup Look but have a few imperfections you'd like to cover up, opt for a lighter coverage tinted moisturizer or spot concealer.   If you have drier skin and have a hard time pulling off this minimalistic makeup look, start with a blurring and hydrating SPF like Saint Jane Luxury Sun Ritual and opt for more emollient and hydrating cream products like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush (which can also be used on the lips & eyes!) or Melt Cosmetics Blushlights. How to Achieve the Clean Girl Hair Look Achieving the Clean Girl Hair Look is a little trickier since every hair type has different needs (If you're still searching for your holy grail hair care, take our Hair Quiz to find your perfect products!), but the basic look you're trying to achieve is smooth, frizz-free, and hydrated hair. If you've been on TikTok at all this summer, odds are you saw the #OlaFLEX Challenge where folks shared their routines to achieve the smooth and healthy hair this trend calls for. One of the most popular videos included a routine to create a slicked-back look that treated hair while also giving a super sleek and trendy slicked-back appearance. They used a cocktail of OLAPLEX No 7 Bonding Oil, No 6 Bond Smoother, and No 3 Hair Perfector to help restore the hair while styling it, too. If you prefer to add just one or two products to help banish pesky flyaways, our buyers suggest R+Co Dart Pomade Stick or adding another flexible pomade to your collection, along with a great dry shampoo to extend the life of your look. Fall/Winter 2022 Makeup Trend: Bigger and Bolder Looks If the almost no-makeup makeup look is not your style, don't worry! This bold beauty trend encourages you to go all out and express yourself with eye-catching colors, textures, and shapes. There are no right or wrong ways to apply these looks, and cat eyes have become elongated, graphic liner is bolder and thicker, and smokey eyes are less precise and more smudgy (for the ultimate one-and-done smokey eyeshadow palette, check out Dose of Colors Smokey Soiree or Baked Brows II palettes). Blue Eyeshadow and eyeliners trending for fall/winter 2022: Just like in 2021, blue eyeliner and blue eyeshadow looks are trending again with celebrities like Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner joining in on the fun. However, the exact shade of blue has become more of a royal or true blue and even ethereal with duochromes and pearly shades giving this popular look a unique look. Our buyers' top recommendations for the blue eyeshadow and eyeliner look trend include: Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity, a mid-toned slightly metallic liner, $15.50 Jason Wu Beauty Jewel Stick Cream Eyeshadow in Blue Pearl, a shimmering cool mid-toned periwinkle, $16 Karla Cosmetics Opal Moonstone Multichrome in Moody Cow, an ultra shimmering pink with blue reflect, $29 Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Matte in Cobalt, a mid-toned blue, $18 Viseart Petites Mattes Cool Mattes Palette, $40 Sydney Grace Cream Eyeshadow in Rendezvous, a deep metallic denim, $8 Illamasqua Colouring Pencil in Debonair, vibrant sky blue, $21 Cozzette Infinite Velvet Eyeshadow in Lapis, a jewel-toned deep blue, $13 COLORFUL LOOKS AND MULTICHROMES ARE HOTTER THAN EVER: Finally, there's no denying that multichrome and bold shades are more popular than they've ever been, so to make it easy, our buyers are sharing our best selling colorful palettes: Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette, $125 Sydney Grace Tropicolor x The Fancy Face Palette, $60 Karla Cosmetics Romance Quad Eyeshadow Palette, $82 Kimchi Chic Beauty BFF4EVR Kimchi X Trixie: MVPalette - 01 Superstar, $45 Lethal Cosmetics Theresa is Lethal Pressed Powder Palette, $39 Fall/Winter 2022 Makeup Trend: A Statement Lip Color While the autumn season may normally call for bolder berries and rich reds, this year's hot take on the fall lip calls for grungier and more vibrant shades that pack a punch. From the Hailey Bieber brown lip liner craze that stirred up a lot of feelings on TikTok to rich rosy shades and rusty rich nudes, there are endless bold colors to choose from. The trick with this trend is to keep the rest of your makeup minimal if you're opting for a true statement lip. Our buyers' top recommendations for TRENDING FALL AND WINTER LIPSTICK SHADES: If you're addicted to nudes: Dose of Colors Catching Feelings Lip Set Duo, $29 For the ultimate budge-proof vampy berry: Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Plum Wine (one of Danessa's personal favorites!), $19 For a rusty red that can be used on the eyes & cheeks, too: Jason Wu Beauty Hot Fluff Lipstick in Gingerbread, $12 For a cooler toned plum: Saint Jane Luxury Lip Cream in Ritual, $28 For a true rich rosy mauve: Scott Barnes Lip Fetish Liquid Lipstick in Bed of Roses, $26 For a showstopping fuschia that packs a punch, Illamasqua Ultramatter Lipstick in Honour, $22 For classic red lipstick lovers: Senna Matte Fixation in Heart Throb, $26 or Besame 1920 Besame Red Lipstick (for those that want a vibrant red), $28 PRO Tip: Lip prep is a must for bold shades like these since all eyes will be drawn to your vibrant pout. Make sure you exfoliate as needed and use a nourishing balm regularly to keep your lips in tip-top shape. Feeling Inspired? Are you ready to give the fall and winter beauty trends a try? Click here to explore our newest arrivals and hair care. If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Advisors 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.
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Minions Halloween Makeup Look Using a Bald Cap | SFX Tutorial ft. @caykeface

Minions Halloween Makeup Look Using a Bald Cap | SFX Tutorial ft. @caykeface

If you're looking for a good Halloween makeup idea for kids or one that is sure to make people smile, you're in for a treat! We partnered with @caykeface, a talented sfx artist to create a Minion-inspired look! Minions are a popular choice for those seeking a crowd-pleasing sfx look that isn't scary or too difficult, and it only requires a handful of items to create. In this blog, we'll break down @caykeface's easy Minions-inspired Halloween makeup look into three easy-to-follow steps: Apply the bald cap and block your brows Paint your face and body Create awesome accessories to complete your Minion look Products Mentioned Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Basic 8 Color Palette LEARN MORE Graftobian Regular Bald Cap LEARN MORE Pros-Aid Cream Adhesive LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE PPI Blue Marble SELR Spray LEARN MORE The List Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ 8 Color Palette - Basic, $40 Graftobian Regular Bald Cap, $17.99 Pros-Aide Cream Adhesive, $5.90 Mehron Colorset Powder, $9.95 Premiere Products Inc PPI Blue Marble SELF Sealer Spray, $16 TOTAL: $89.84 Buy All Step 1: Apply A Bald Cap to Achieve the Perfectly Smooth Minion Halloween Makeup Look First and foremost, applying the bald cap correctly will really set the tone for your entire look, so pay close attention to these bald cap application tips! Wet hair and slick back with hairspray into either a tight braid down your neck or a low pony, if you can’t braid. Bobby pin your hair to your head, trying to make it as flat as possible. Open the new bald cap, locate the front and insert head - face first. Pull the cap down your face and back of head. With a liner pencil draw a line about the eye brows and down the sides of the face leaving plenty of the cap to glue to your skin. With a small pair of scissors, start by cutting the bald cap straight up the center of the face. Then cut along the lines you made with the liner pencil. Peel up a small piece of the bald cap from the center of the forehead, lay down a 1-inch light layer of Pros-Aide. Allow to dry slightly so that it's tacky, and attach the bald cap to forehead. Continue the process for the whole bald cap, gluing down the sides, neck, and back of head. Take Pros-Aide on a cotton swab and go over the bald cap line where it meets the skin to blend it in. Powder the adhesive to remove shine. Taking creme paints, create your skin color and color corrector. Begin to apply over bald cap to camouflage any hair color peeking through. Powder to set. Step 2: Block Your Brows and Paint the Perfect Minion Shade of Yellow & the "Outfit" Now that your bald cap is in place, it's time to block your eyebrows and start painting! Apply about 3-4 layers of prosaide over the eyebrows to block them out. The thicker the brow, the more Pros-Aide you'll need. Powder them lightly to remove the tackiness. With a liner brush, lightly sketch out the minions features and clothing. Then paint everything in with body paint. Use body paints and eyeshadows to add the details to the features and clothing. The good news is that since the look is supposed to look cartoon-like, you won't need to add too many details! Step 3: Create and Apply Your Minion Halloween Look Accessories Now that your bald cap is on, your brows are blocked, and the majority of your look is painted on, it's time to get creative and to create your accessories! Caykeface opted for a classic minions look with oversized goggles and spiky hair. @Caykeface used poster paper create black pieces of hair and some goggles. Glue on your hair with Pros-Aide. You're 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.
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Get the Look: Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes featuring @mtmakeup1, @makeupbychelseamarie, and @makeupandhair_sophianawabi

Get the Look: Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes featuring @mtmakeup1, @makeupbychelseamarie, and @makeupandhair_sophianawabi

To help celebrate the global launch of the Kevyn Aucoin the Contour Eyeshadow Palettes, the team at Kevyn Aucoin Beauty allowed three lucky makeup artists to compete in a contest for the chance to have their work featured on the Kevyn Aucoin website! Additionally, the winning artist will receive $200 worth of Kevyn Aucoin Beauty products of their choice and a curated selection of Pro MUA Must-Haves (listed below), so be sure to find our contest post on Instagram to vote for your favorite and to support these talented artists! **UPDATE** Congratulations to Sophia Nawabi on winning our Kevyn Aucoin the Contour Eyeshadow Palette contest and a major thank you to her team, Marcela Tobar, Chelsea Marie, and their talented teams, too! The winning artist will win their choice of $200 worth of KAB + the Pro MUA Must-Haves below: Sensual Skin Primer Loose Powder Volume Mascara Contour Book 3.0 Making Faces book Want to see which Kevyn Aucoin Contour Eyeshadow Palettes they used to create each look? Keep reading! About the Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes were inspired by Kevyn's legendary techniques for contouring and were created to allow makeup artists and makeup lovers to create that same sculpted definition for their eyes. In typical Kevyn Aucoin fashion, inclusivity and ease of use no matter your level of artistry were key factors in development, and the shades and color stories were developed to hold true to the beloved artist's style. Each palette contains 6 highly-pigmented, buildable, and blendable shades to create countless eye looks, from natural to dramatic! Talc-free finely-milled powders provide a smooth application experience and a high-impact finish that lasts. As if that wasn't great enough, they can be used wet or dry to create a look that's uniquely yours. Marcela Tobar Makeup on model @vinniereederr by @mtmakeup1 Based in Syracuse, NY, Marcela is a Professional Makeup Artist that has done it all from bridal to portrait and editorial to SFX.   For this look, she used the Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Medium Deep to enhance her models features. The palette has a variety of shades that lean warmer in tone and has a complete range of deeper shades including a beautiful plummy brown to build depth in the crease and to line, and it offers glowy and satin formulas to bring the features forward and to capture the light just right!   To view more of Marcela's work, visit her on Instagram: @mtmakeup1. Sophia Nawabi Makeup by @makeupandhair_sophianawabi , model @gabbychavesm, photographer @jachristo, retoucher @enna.retouch, hair by @crazybeauty92 Sophia Nawabi proudly serves clients in the SF, LA, & NY areas with her makeup artistry and hair styling for bridal, beauty, commercials, tv, red carpet events, and male grooming. Her passion for the arts started at a young age, and she started her professional career in Makeup and Hair at age 15. Sophia is continually inspired by her clients and the creative collaborators she works alongside. In her looks above, she created a smokey eye with the Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Deep and the softer glam look with the Medium palette. To view more of Sophia's work, visit her on Instagram: @makeupandhair_sophianawabi Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Deep Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Medium Chelsea Marie Look featuring the Medium Deep palette Look featuring the Light palette Makeup by @makeupbychelseamarie on model @hheaven.leigh, assisted by @_idkaye_marie  Chelsea Marie is 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 Marie dove into shades from the Light eyeshadow palette and the Medium Deep Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes. Thanks to the carefully curated shades, she was able to build depth and dimension while keeping a natural appearance to the overall makeup look.   To view more of Chelsea Marie's work, visit her on Instagram: @makeupbychelseamarie. Are you ready to experience the Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes for yourself or to discover more best selling products? Explore all of the beautiful products from Kevyn Aucoin Beauty! SHOP KEVYN AUCOIN BEAUTY
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Camera Ready LIVE: Danessa Myricks x @Paintedbyspencer

Camera Ready LIVE: Danessa Myricks x @Paintedbyspencer

We are still GLOWING from the Instagram LIVE we held with two of our I Am Camera Ready PROS: Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer! If you missed it, don't worry! You can always watch the LIVE on our Instagram feed or keep reading the blog to get a quick recap of all the amazing tips, tricks, and advice they shared with us. In this blog, Danessa Myricks & Paintedbyspencer will be sharing: What being Camera Ready means to them Some of the perks of "professional makeup" A Demo of the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette What Being Camera Ready Means to Danessa Myricks & Paintedbyspencer This summer, we have shared our top tips to get your skin, makeup, and hair Camera Ready. To us, being Camera Ready is all about the steps and routine you follow to feel ready to face the day and express yourself. There are no defined rules that say you have to follow the same routine that others do. Being Camera Ready is a unique state of mind that each person achieves in their own way! To Danessa Myricks, being Camera Ready is all about showing up confident no matter what. She admits it took a lot for her to grow into herself and find her own confidence and that sometimes, it can change on a daily basis. However, finding that confidence - even if it means makeup or no makeup, that’s being Camera Ready. For Paintedbyspencer, he knows being Camera Ready can vary day to day. Some days, it is just gaining confidence through just a good skincare routine. Other times, it’s his favorite cologne. Of course, some days, it is about having a full face of great makeup! His pro tip? REST! The key to feeling Camera Ready is just being fully rested because it allows you to be your best self! What Are Some of the Perks of Professional Makeup Simply put, professional-grade makeup is makeup that is formulated specifically for professional makeup artists to achieve a certain finish or look. That can range from the makeup used for special effects in movies, on set of a photo shoot, for brides, and beyond. Oftentimes, but not always, these professional-grade products have higher pigmentation, unique finishes, or impressive wear times, so it's no surprise when a professional product goes viral on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube! That doesn't mean that it's better than traditional makeup! It's just created with a different purpose and goal in mind. Another perk of professional-grade makeup is that it's often formulated so that it can be mixed with other products or textures to create all new shades, textures, and finishes. That's where Danessa Myricks Beauty comes in! Before she was creating beautiful innovative products that you'll see makeup lovers and makeup artists around the world using today, she was (and still is) in the heart of the Makeup Artist Industry both applying makeup to models and photographing them! However, after lugging around a huge kit and realizing she wanted more multipurpose products that allowed her to create the looks she was trying to achieve, she made it her mission to create those products! That’s one of the many reasons her products are beloved by artists and makeup lovers alike. She created products that she wished she could have at her fingertips to create any look imaginable. Her goal is to create products that work on any and every model she works with. It should perform in ever scenario, for every skin tone, skin type, and age! That's where the Balm Contour, Yummy Skin Collection (including Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning Blurring Balm Powder, Infinite Chrome Flakes, ColorFix, Twin Flames, and the Lightwork Palettes came from- to give Danessa the finishes, the creative shades, and the dimension she wanted for all of her models! The Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette Demo Now it's time for the fun part - the demo of Danessa's newest innovation: Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette! Watch the video below, and prepare to be inspired! Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? 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 products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our entire library of I Am Camera Ready tips and tricks from great hair care blogs and tutorials to the skincare pros use to help their clients get Camera Ready! 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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PRO Tips: How to Use the Water-Activated Aqua Chromes in the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette

PRO Tips: How to Use the Water-Activated Aqua Chromes in the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette

So you just got the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette (perhaps you're considering it or another water-activated makeup product)- congratulations! You're in for a magical world of textures, finishes, colors, and multichromes! If you're new to using water-activated makeup, welcome to the beautiful world of unique textures and finishes! This pro-favorite product is great to create clean, crisp, highly pigmented eyeliner looks for graphic liner eyes, a pop of color, and more.   It may be a little daunting, at first, but once you've mastered the technique to use water-activated makeup, you'll be hooked. In this blog, we'll share three easy steps and a tutorial video to use the Aqua Chromes! How to use the Danessa myricks beauty lightwork iv transcendence palette aqua chrome water-activated shades in three easy steps: STEP 1: Add a couple of drops of water to activate the makeup STEP 2: Swirl your brush to mix the pigment with the water STEP 3: Use a liner brush or other tool to apply The tools you'll want to have handy to use the Danessa myricks beauty lightwork iv transcendence palette: The Lightwork IV Palette A small amount of water (either in a small dish or dropper) A thin liner brush A paper towel or other towel to wipe your brush How to use water-activated Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV Transcendence Aqua Chromes STEP 1: Apply a few drops of water to activate the makeup In this step, it's important to only use a little bit of water. Start with three drops. This will allow you to achieve maximum pigmentation. If you accidentally apply too much water, you can swiftly dab off a little with a paper towel or simply allow the water to sit on top of the makeup for a minute or two before you start to mix it. This will ensure the water softens even more of the makeup instead of only activating the top layer, resulting in a diluted mixture. How to use water-activated Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV Transcendence Aqua Chromes STEP 2: Mix until you reach a paste-like consistency Our favorite way to use water-activated makeup is for eyeliner or graphic eyeliner, so we often turn to a very thin eyeliner brush when using our Aqua Chromes from the Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV palette. Taking your brush, lightly swirl and swipe it in the water you've dropped onto the Aqua Chrome shade. At first, you'll see the magical shimmer floating in the makeup, but it won't take long before the shimmer has almost "melted" into the water creating a beautiful multichrome liquid. Keep stirring! You're so close to being ready to use it! You're looking for a thicker almost paste-like consistency, and it should stay on your brush easily and look a little thicker once it's ready. If it has become chunky or gloopy looking, add a tiny drop of water and try again. PRO Tip: Keep a small dish of water nearby and lightly dip your brush into it to pick up the desired amount of water to work into your Aqua Chrome. This will give you optimal control while mixing and can come in handy as you work with the product, as it will start to dry up again as you're using it. How to use water-activated Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV Transcendence Aqua Chromes STEP 3: Start playing with the makeup! Now that your Aqua Chrome is the perfect consistency, it's time to start playing! Of course, since it's a wet formula, if you're lining your eyes, try not to blink too hard or open/close your eye until the liner has dried. Your body heat will help the liner dry pretty quickly. Once dry, the Aqua Chrome will give you a dazzling long-lasting multichrome look! To remove, simply use your favorite cleanser or makeup remover. It will be easy to remove since it's water-activated! PRO Tip to use the Aqua Chromes from Lightwork IV: We recommend practicing on your hand or arm until you get used to how much of the Aqua Chrome liquid to place on your brush and to see how thick you like the consistency! Wiping your brush onto a paper towel in between lining sessions will also help you create clean, crisp lines. Watch the Video Tutorial from the Danessa Myricks Beauty Team showing how to use the Lightwork IV Transcendence Palette Aqua Chromes! If you need more help learning how to use your new palette and water-activated makeup, our Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to contact them! Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? 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 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 & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & 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.
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Camera Ready Skin: How to Refresh Your Skincare Routine & Prep for Fall

Camera Ready Skin: How to Refresh Your Skincare Routine & Prep for Fall

While many of us look forward to the fall season because it means lower temperature and humidity, it can also take a toll on our skin, and in turn, how our makeup applies. Dryness, flakiness, itchiness, and dull skin. We've got the perfect products to help ease the effects of the fall and winter months! Our team of beauty experts has created this blog to answer their most frequently asked skin prep and skincare questions to help you combat those dreaded fall and winter skincare woes! At Home Skincare Tips to Help Prevent Dullness and Dryness We know there is no perfect product that works for everyone and every skin type, but our skincare experts have compiled a list of Dos and Don'ts below to help take care of your skin during the cooler and drier months. Fall and Winter Skincare DOs: Consider using a humidifier at night and in your office to ensure the air doesn't become too dry Do turn down the temperature when you shower Drink more water than normal Consider adding a body and facial oil to your routine Fall and Winter Skincare Don'ts: Do not over-exfoliate! This can damage your skin and cause it to become sensitized Do not try to heal damaged or very irritated skin without consulting a skincare expert or your dermatologist. Your skin can become inflamed, flaky, and cracked for many reasons, and they will help you determine the root cause Do not forget sun protection! How to Prep Dull, Dry Skin Dropping humidity levels strip your skin of moisture and can lead to dryness and itchiness, and skin that is prone to breakouts can become even more sensitive and harder to treat. That's why selecting the proper cleanser and moisturizer is essential. The Best Facial Cleansers for Dry Skin and Cooler Weather: If your skin is irritated, avoid the urge to use a physical exfoliator to slough away dry dull skin cells and opt for a cleanser with salicylic acid. This popular skincare ingredient is safe for most skin types to use daily in a cleanser because it is often less concentrated than it is in moisturizers and serums, but start off using it a few times a week to determine your skin's tolerance. Use lukewarm water to cleanse, pat dry, and follow immediately with moisturizer. If you need to exfoliate dull, dry, flaky skin, do it very gently: The goal here is to exfoliate as gently as possible to avoid damaging your skin's natural barrier or removing too much skin if you're already experiencing flaking. If extra exfoliation is needed and the skin isn't too sensitive, try a gentle peel like Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel or Senna Exfoliating Cleanser. Both formulas use fruit enzymes to slough away debris and dull skin to reveal a brighter complexion. Similarly, Koh Gen Do Gommage Soft Gel from their Spa Line relies on four types of fermented fruit extracts to gently exfoliate (without the need to scrub!) but adds in soft rubbery spheres to whisk away dullness. A soothing blend of natural mineral water and hyaluronic acid quenches skin while the gommage stimulates cell turnover and removes pore impurities If a few dry patches remain, add a few drops of Bioderma Hydrabio H2O on a cotton pad to lightly sweep away any stubborn patches and to add extra moisture. PRO Tip: Instead of using these targeted treatments all over the face, focus on problem areas only.   Skin Prep for Extra Stubborn Dry Patches Sheet masks are for more than just self care! These handy single-use skincare treatments are essential for those in need of a quick boost of hydration. We offer a range of pro-approved facial sheet masks, undereye patches, and lip treatments to ensure you get all the extra moisture that your skin craves. Extra Skin Prep Products For Makeup Artists to Combat Dull, Dry, and Flaky Skin: Since most makeup artists rely on toners and rinse-free options to cleanse the skin, we recommend keeping Bioderma Hydrabio H2O in your kit along with best selling NuFACE Prep N Glow Cleanse Exfoliation Cloths.  Hydrabio removes dirt and debris with ease, while the Prep N Glow Cloths will give you extra exfoliating power thanks to the gentle exfoliating surface on one side of the cloth. Both have skin-loving ingredients to prevent irritation and to soothe dry skin. Apply an extra layer of hydration with Mehron Hydro Prep Pro and follow with moisturizer. If you are hoping to hydrate while also providing an extra bit of treatment to the skin, we have been reaching for Saint Jane The C-Drops. The innovative, glycerin-encapsulated Vitamin C ensures visibly brighter, resurfaced skin. Packed with 20% Vitamin C and citrus botanicals, each drop delivers maximum penetration to the skin’s deepest layers. In addition to giving you an instant perk-me-up with the natural citrus scent, it leaves the skin glowing! For best results, layer underneath a Beauty Oil. The Best Facial Moisturizers for Dry Skin: When it comes to moisturizers, layering a face mist, moisturizer, and oil can work wonders to soothe and protect dull and dry skin. We recommend starting with a light spritz of Avene Thermal Water or Koh Gen Do Herbal Spa Mist to provide a quick boost of antioxidants to nourish and to calm irritated skin. The neutral pH helps balance the skin and works well with other skincare products. Next, opt for a richer moisturizer that provides lasting hydration. Pro favorites include Embryolisse Filaderme Emulsion for a formula with shea butter to heal the skin, Avene Hydrance Aqua Gel for a hyaluronic-rich gel that absorbs quickly, and Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate Sensitive for clients that are prone to breakouts. Follow up with a facial oil to lock in hydration, and allow the products to sink into the skin.   If extra hydration is needed, use a sheet mask or hydrating patches on troublesome spots immediately after cleansing and before moisturizing.   How to Adjust Foundation Application When You Have Dry or Flaky Skin We know not everyone likes to wear foundation, but if you're hoping to amp up the glam with a full face of makeup, these tips are for you! The best tip we can share is to work in thinner layers as you build up coverage and to reply on spot concealing to cover stubborn dark spots and imperfections. Of course, with the right prep, you can make any foundation look beautiful, but these pro picks will make it easier to achieve a natural, healthy glow. For a luminous and perfected look, try Kevyn Aucoin The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation. This lightweight formula has hyaluronic acid for added hydration and ultra-fine pearl pigments to diffuse light and give the skin a smoother appearance. Face Atelier Ultra Foundation is also at the top of our list because of the unique silicone-based formula that allows it to glide easily over textured skin for a smoother appearance. The lightweight formula flexes and moves with ease and can even be worn without setting. Finally, we recommend Koh Gen Do's Maifanshi Moisture Foundation and Aqua Foundation for those that want formulas packed with skin-loving ingredients and a skin-like finish. Both foundations are top picks for makeup artists working behind the scenes for television and film because they provide sheer to medium buildable coverage that still looks like real skin, but better. The Best Powders to Set Makeup for Dry Skin Types or During the Fall and Winter If you have dry skin, you likely avoid using a makeup setting powder. However, there are plenty of options that are great for dry skin types! Powders formulated with hyaluronic acid are a great choice because they'll keep your complexion looking smoother for longer. By Terry offers a range of pressed, loose, tinted, and translucent powders, while Jouer's Soft Focus + Hydrate Powder adds allantoin and Vitamin E in addition to hyaluronic acid to smooth the skin. How to Set Makeup on Dry Skin The same tips apply to powder as they do for foundation: Less is more. If you want to set your entire face, use a fluffy brush to apply a light dusting of powder. For areas where your makeup tends to fade away faster, use a powder puff for a more precise application. Complete the rest of the makeup look with blush, eyeshadow, and any other products you desire, and finally, apply a light mist of setting spray, and that's it! You're Camera Ready! PRO Tip: When using a powder puff, first press your puff into the powder, and massage the powder into the puff to ensure it's evenly distributed into the fibers. Roll the powder onto areas that need to be set, and lightly tap onto any areas that need extra hold. Feeling Inspired? Are you ready to give our tips and tricks a try? Click here to explore skincare options, or click here to explore our newest makeup. If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Advisors 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.
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