We're often asked by artists who are just starting out, "What products do I need in my professional makeup kit?" While personal preference, technique, and the gig at hand will play a large part in many of the products you choose, this is a guide to the basic essentials—or must-haves—we recommend for your pro kit [...]
Silver is the hottest color trend of the moment, making metallic silver makeup a must-have this season. And it's not just for nighttime. This eye-catching color can achieve various effects, from a subtle sheen to over-the-top, futuristic glam. All you need is the right products and a little know-how! Easy Silver Eye Makeup When it [...]
BeautySoClean wants is here to help keep your makeup clean and safe with these best-selling, easy-to-use products. No matter how conscientious you are—washing hands, never double dipping, using a a mixing palette, etc—cross-contamination happens. Using products from BeautySoClean will help you maintain clean and sanitary cosmetics, whether you're a makeup artist or using your own [...]
The start of the new year means a chance to renew, refresh and improve ourselves or, in other words, make a New Year's Resolution. According to Wikipedia, this means "a person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behavior, accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their life at the start of [...]
For its first launch in nearly 60 years, RCMA created an exceptional line of products with new formulas, new shades, and new textures to thrill professional makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts alike. Read what the buzz is all about! ALL-NEW FOUNDATION SHADES The brand's Color Process Foundation is still one of the most popular cream [...]
We've all heard the saying "size doesn't matter," but when it comes to beauty tools, it does! Smaller is better for precision and detail, which are both very important to professional makeup artists. And if you're a perfectionist when it comes to your own appearance, we know you can definitely relate. So with that in [...]
Shopping for new skincare can often be a challenge, especially when much of it takes place online without testers that let you touch, feel, and experience the products for yourself. With this in mind, this post highlights some of the excellent skincare options available at Alcone Company, sprinkled with a touch of my personal opinion. [...]
Black eyeliner is classic. For thousands of years, people have been lining, defining, and accentuating the eyes with black. The most well-documented early use was by the ancient Egyptians who used kohl powder mixed with oil or animal fats to line their eyes.* Silent movie actress Theda Bara was famous for her sultry, dark-rimmed eyes, [...]
RCMA No-Color Pressed Powder officially launched today and we could not be more excited! The loose version has been a pro favorite for decades because it can be used with all of the brand's Color Process Foundation shades, from the very lightest to the very deepest, and this one also promises to be a hit! [...]
Spring is finally here, and so is the official beginning of Bridal Season. With that comes an increase in bookings for makeup artists who specialize in making brides their most beautiful for this momentous occasion. For those who choose to do their own wedding makeup, the search begins for new and exciting products to help [...]
