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lovinmylocs
2008-11-17, 02:11 PM
It doesn't matter if you are a MUA that's been in the game since Janice Dickson first strutted her stuff on the cat walk or if you just started yesterday. I've seen a couple of threads on here about getting started as a freelance MUA. I think it's worth of it's own thread so here it is. I've been putting my kit together, and for most MUAs it doesn't stop there is always something new/better/prettier.

Here are some of my favorites and must haves...

Foundation
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Cinema Secrets Pallets $21.00 each
#2, #5, #7, #10 & #11
They are great, lightweight and in pallets. The offer beautiful coverage that is buildable. These five will cover everyone from the lightest Becky on down to your deep chocolate colored sistahs.

Highligher
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Ben Nye Fireworks Wheel $15.00 - these colors are pretty, very pretty for highlights and accents. Don't sleep on BN, they have been in the business for a very long time and they make great makeup that is used by artists everywhere. (Alcone has them on sale for $11.25 if you enter lucky3 at checkout)

Brushes
Crown Brushes Italian Badger Set - these brushes are soft and best of all cheap.

Misc.
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MUFE Flash Pallet - this awesome there are 12 beautiful colors that you can use in any way you see fit. You can use them as a base for your e/s, use them to darken a foundation, use them as blush or concelor. A tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny bit goes a long way. These are highly pigmented and very creamy.

Anyone else have some favorites they want to share?

tapioca_pudding
2008-11-17, 02:45 PM
You rock. :yep:

ScarletPhoenix
2008-11-17, 02:51 PM
I am so going to have to get that MUFE flash pallet. I have a very basic kit...alcohol for my lipsticks, eyeshadows (eventually will be ben nye, urban decay and smashbox)...purely basic..I have the ladies apply their own foundation for now because I don't have the fundage for the palettes but eventually I want to get MUFE basics and start mixing

Mrs.Gooch
2008-11-17, 03:44 PM
In addition to the cosmetics:

Disposables!!!

Cotton Swabs, Balls, rounds, etc.

Alcohol

Hand Sanitizer

Different moisturizers for different skin types

Actually, here is a GREAT site that I reference: www.inmykit.com

kinchen
2008-11-17, 03:58 PM
Brushes
Crown Brushes Italian Badger Set - these brushes are soft and best of all cheap.


I just wanted to say I love this set they are great

tapioca_pudding
2008-11-17, 04:01 PM
Disposable mascara spoolies
Disposable lip brushes
Lots of wipes (unscented or sensitive skin)

I try to keep some type of toner just to balance the ph of the skin if necessary. I like the one by Prescriptives the most.