Being a makeup artist is very rewarding and challenging. One important thing for makeup artists is to buy all necessary products. Below is a list of products that you will need to purchase and their estimated costs. You can use drugstore brands to start out if you are a new makeup artist as they may be least expensive. As you develop your career and begin making money, you’ll be able to afford more expensive products.
- Disposable mascara wands $5
- Disposable lip applicators $5
- Hair clips $5
- False eyelashes and lash glue $5 /Glue- $5
- Q-tips $2
- Tweezers $ 2
- Eyelash curler $7
- Scissors $5
- Liner sharpener $1
- Spatula (this is for mixing foundations, concealers, corrector, and lipsticks) $5
- Stainless steel or glass palette $5
- Cotton swabs $1
- Cotton rounds $2
- Face mist spray $10
- 93%-99% alcohol (for disinfecting) $2
- Small spray bottle of water $3
- Face wash $6
- Moisturizer $10
- Sunscreen $5
- Tissues $1
- Lip scrub $9
- Cleansers/toners $6
- Makeup remover wipes $9
- Baby wipes $3
- Brush cleaner $26
- Paper towels (for any unexpected spills, or to clean) $2
- Hand Towel(s) (to lay your set up on) $5
- Ziploc bag/actor bags (To keep products separated in Ziploc or small plastic actor bags) $3
- Sharpie (for writing names on Ziploc/actor bags) $1
- Pens $2
- Contour pallet $10
- Foundation (will need various shades) $30 each
- Concealer palette $ 10
- Primer $10
- Mascara $10
- Eye shadow pallets $25
- Makeup brush set $25
- Baked blush (will need various shades) $7 each
- Pen- eyeliner $7
- Wedge eyeliner $14
- Brow tint pen $8
- Brow liner $8
- Highlighter palette $10
- Baked bronzer $7
- Setting powder (will need various shades) $30 each
- Setting spray $8
- Under eye gel pad $5
- Rolling case $100
- Hip bag for makeup brush $11
- Lip balm $7
- Matte lipstick 10 colors $10
- Butter gloss (will need various shades)$5 each
- Lip liner (will need various shades)$4 each
- Lip gloss $7
- Vanity makeup mirror $22
- Salon cape $15
If you want to learn how to become a professional makeup artist follow our 8 Steps to Becoming a Makeup Artist
