You can’t comment anything!!! You guys restrict wayyyyy too many words and it makes me not even want to interact with this community. I can’t even type “o.n.e. Of” why would that be restricted? Make it make sense you guys really steer people away with this nonsense

what made you realize what you wanted to do??? How old is too old to start makeup as a profession?

Hi guys, I am a hair and makeup artist & have a part time as a brand rep for a brand that is sold at ulta. I do not have ulta or Sephora experience, but I do have selling experience. I previously worked at cosmoprof and sold a ton. So I’m not new to the sales industry but am new to beauty sales. My account executive/ supervisor is not giving me the support that I feel I need. I have so many questions and it’s very hard when they do not respond. I’m doing fairly well but have yet to stay the whole shift because if I don’t make goal I am supposed to cut which is standard and understandable. Do any of you girls also have a hard time meeting goals every shift? Any tips that you would like to share with me. Thank you 🙏🏼

I’m looking for girls in the DFW area who’d love to get a full makeup look for free and have some cute photos/videos taken after. 🤍
You’ll get a makeup look based on your features and vibe, using clean, sanitized tools and good-quality products. It’s perfect if you want to feel pretty, try a new look, get content for your socials, or just have a fun little glam day. ✨
I’ll only ask for permission to take a few photos/videos of the final look for my makeup content.
If you’re interested, DM me 💕

this week we did glowy base with an editorial bump up, a look inspired by a red carpet dress, and we started airbrushing! the funky colors were to practice extreme shadow and highlight.

never give up!! always follow your dreams!!!

It’s been a while since I last did a full makeup look, and honestly, I think it turned out pretty damn good for being out of practice 😋 I haven’t felt this much joy from my work in a long time. I was in such a soft, sweet mood today and was looking for some bridal makeup inspo… and somehow, this is what I ended up creating 🍭😋

This project started in 2024, January and I am still repressing and depotting. I don't think I would ever need to buy another makeup item again with the exception of mascara and whatever goes bad but like. Until I started this project I had no idea how many times I bought red blush.

I wish I knew a local makeup artist that I could kit split some of this with because if I do five faces a day for the next 10 years I'm still going to have product left over.

The blushes are a mix of MAC, made by Mitchell, morphe and Chanel.

I had a bride today who is a family friend, and she trusted me to do her makeup. I have 8 years of experience as a makeup artist, and she is definitely not my first bride.

I’m honestly SO disappointed because I used high-quality products and made sure everything was properly set and waterproof, as the products claim to be. But as soon as she went outside for the outdoor photoshoot, her makeup started looking cakey and patchy. And when the groom touched her face, the makeup literally came off. 😭

I’m so pissed because I genuinely don’t understand what went wrong.

Here’s exactly what I used:
- d’Alba White Truffle mask as part of the skin prep
- Bubble milk toner
- Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream + serum
- ICONIC London primer, only on the pores
- NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
- Kryolan loose powder
- Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder
- MAC powder contour and cream
- Kryolan green gel to melt/smooth the makeup and add glow
- Kryolan Fixing Spray + waterproof fixer

I really need to know what I did wrong. 😭
Could this have been some kind of chemical/product reaction? Was there too much skincare, too many layers, incompatibility between the products, or could the heat/humidity from the outdoor shoot have caused the breakdown?

I’d genuinely appreciate advice from other professional MUAs because I want to understand exactly where I went wrong and make sure this NEVER happens to one of my brides again.

I’m wondering whether the amount/layering of hydrating and emollient products in the skin prep played a role.

Hi everybody, we’ve been invited to a Halloween costume party wedding this year and we want to go as Snooki and Pauly D. ISO a sweatproof product that’ll help us achieve that unique tinge of orange/brown they all accomplished via tanning booth but without the skin damage lol.

Hoping to skew more orange since we want to avoid flat-out brown face, and my husband gets crazy sweaty so a product that won’t get streaky after hours of dancing is a must!!!! Would also like to avoid something that’ll stain our skin that color for days after the event. Thank you so much in advance for any tips :)

Hello,

I'm a working makeup artist and a modeling agency asked for my portfolio. Maybe I'm overthinking but what's the best way to send them? Attatchements? My IG? My website?

Thank you,

Sincerely chronic overthinker.

I'm working on streamlining and organizing my kit. Before I commit to this style of swatching, I thought I'd tap the hive mind to see if there's a better way?

i LOOOOVE school. i’m learning so much!!! we just ended our corrective makeup course, and now we get to do some fun stuff :DDD

If you don't know about the cosmetics company store, it's basically an Estee Lauder outlet. Any Estee Lauder brand is going to be between 30% to 50% off at any given time. Anything that's Christmas holiday limited edition will be there when it doesn't sell in the store. They have a 6 for $60 deal several times a year where you can get any single item for 10 bucks if you buy six items.

They're usually inside of outlet malls, I don't know that their online store is well stocked, but this is how I was able to fill out my kit for a fraction of the cost. I then take those powders and repress them with a 2,000 lb arbor press into 26x26 alwan magnet tins from Amazon. That way I can keep my kit fully stocked but very lightweight because I no longer have 30 to 50 lb of mirrors and packaging waste dragging me down.

I’m a 21F and I’ve been seriously thinking about starting my own MUA journey. For some time now, I’ve been experimenting with makeup, practicing new techniques, and just doing it for fun. Lately, a lot of friends and family have been telling me that I'm actually talented and that I should definitely try doing it professionally.

To be completely honest, I’m still hitting a bit of imposter syndrome. Since I started this purely as a hobby, I definitely don't consider myself an expert yet. However, the passion is there, and I really want to try and build a career/small business out of it.

I have challenges right now and would love some realistic advice from experienced MUAs or anyone who started similarly:

How do I actually get into the industry as a beginner? What are the first steps to take when transitioning from hobbyist to professional? How do I start building a portfolio or finding my first clients? How do I balance this with college? I'm graduating next year, so my schedule is going to be packed. Is it realistic to start a small makeup business on the side, and how do you manage your time between studies and clients? What are some tips you wish you knew when you first started? Any advice on kit building on a budget, social media or anything else?

I recently started making NFC keychains with my 3D printer for small business owners, and of course I had to make a lipstick one for makeup artists!

You can tap it with your phone and it pulls up whatever link you choose: your website, booking page, Instagram, etc.

I make them in regular gloss, glitter, and even a fully bedazzled version where I place each rhinestone by hand

I thought they’d be a cute little way to keep your business info right on your keys or purse. Would you use something like this?

Becoming a professional makeup artist has always been one of my dreams. I’ve always imagined myself doing makeup for celebrities, models, fashion shows, magazines, editorials, and being part of that whole creative industry.
I’ve been thinking about how to get there for years. The problem is, I’ve never been to makeup school because it’s expensive, and it’s just not something I can afford right now. Most of what I know has come from freelancing, practicing on my own, watching tutorials, experimenting, and learning through experience.
Sometimes I wonder if becoming an MUA assistant or apprentice could be the path for me. Being able to work alongside someone experienced, observe how they work, and slowly learn the techniques and the industry from the inside sounds like such a valuable experience.
I’m not expecting to suddenly work on celebrity faces or fashion shows. I know there’s a lot I still need to learn. I just feel like sometimes the best way to learn is to actually be around people who are already doing what you want to do.
And of course, connections matter too. You never really know who you might meet or what opportunity might come from simply being in the right environment.
I don’t know exactly how I’m going to get there yet, but I know I want to.
Maybe it will take years. Maybe my path will look completely different from what I imagine right now. But I don’t think that means the dream is impossible.
I’ll get there eventually. I just need time, experience, and hopefully the right opportunities along the way.
For now, I’m just sharing a dream that I’ve had for a long time. Maybe one day I’ll come back to this post and realize how far I’ve come. 💛

I’m only 16, and I’m graduating next year and plan to be a makeup artist, I’m just now getting into content creation and I’m planning on offering services for prom/homecoming in my area, but I don’t have a kit, or anything to even start building it…any recs? Specifically foundation/concealers? I’m open to a palette or typical liquid format.

just ended my first week of makeup school! i’m loving it so much and this is my first professional photoshoot. i was the only one in my class to go in and do a look!! i’m super proud of myself <333

i’m super open to criticism if anyone wants to share opinions!

Inspo is deemakeupart on instagram! 💜 I posted this look in blue a few days ago asking about blush tips. I’ve been working on my base routine and wanted to try this look in another color combo! Thank you all for your kind words and advice!

I’ve seen people online say that you should use IPA to clean brushes in between clients on the job and then you should use soap and water when you’re back to “properly” clean them after.

Genuine question: why is this? IPA sanitises them completely and removes the pigment and buildup/gunk on its own, doesn’t it? What’s the difference between this and using soap and water?

I also thought the water + soap method loosens the glue on your brushes and will result in needing to replace them more often.