Hi! My name is Faye, I am the Founder of Faye Smith Agency and a Master Makeup & Hair Educator at Faye Smith Academy. I have been a professional makeup artist since 2008 which is really starting to age me! I have tried and tested mounds of products throughout my 16 years as a MUAH. Here are 5 essential kit items I absolutely cannot style a great makeup look without. Keep reading to find out what my 5 essential kit items are.
1. Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Hydra Glow Treatment Balm
Since dewy skin became all the rage I have fallen in love with this product. This cream is specifically formulated to provide a surge of hydration and rejuvenation to the skin leaving it with a gorgeous, luminous sheen. This is my #1 skin prep product for most clients, and most certainly for any client looking for a glowing finish to their complexion.
2. Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Face Primer
To date, this is the best face primer I have found. Apply a dot on your hand and rub it in to feel the texture. It literally feels like silk. You can visibly see skin texture, such as pores and fine lines, blurring as you apply it. This primer also helps to reduce redness. Being a mineral based primer it does not clog pores or suffocate the skin. It is amazing for sensitive skin and for everyday wear.
3. Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Hi-Definition Powder
This setting powder is comparable to Laura Mercier’s Secret Brightening Powder but it comes in a much bigger size which, for my professional kit, I love! It comes in two shades, transparent and warm, which covers my kit for all skin tones. Much like Youngblood’s face primer this HD Powder literally feels like silk on your skin and visibly diffuses skin texture. I like to use this product to set under eye concealer, and to diffuse texture between the brows, and on the chin and nose.
4. Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Highlighter
I adore this highlighter because it is so vibrant! This product comes in 3 shades to accommodate all skin tones which is perfect for my professional kit. I love to use this product on the top of the cheekbones to give a gorgeous glow. For my clients that want an extra glow I highlight the tip of the nose, cupid’s bow on the lips, and just a dab on the chin. This powder highlighter is also stunning on the eyes on the brow bone and inner eyes. I like to dampen my brush with a setting spray before applying it to the inner eyes for a more intense glow. For my clients looking for a natural eye makeup this is a beautiful eyeshadow for all over the lid.
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Loose Mineral Foundation
This is the best foundation for every day use, and it is my secret weapon in my professional makeup kit. For myself I like to apply my concealer first followed by a light coverage of mineral foundation over the top. For my professional kit I like to apply liquid foundation, concealer, and then I use this mineral powder as a skin finisher to perfect the coverage. This layering is what makes my makeup applications look flawless and last all day long.
I have adored this makeup brand, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, since I discovered it back in 2009. For my everyday makeup kit, and with select products for my professional kit, I simply have not found any cosmetic line that can beat Youngblood. This is why I have confidently chosen to retail Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics in my beauty salon and online shop.
My salon, Primp & Proper, is located in the heart of Gastown in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. You can also shop online at www.primpnproper.com/shop where we offer free shipping on orders over $99.
