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Products I Trust

As a makeup artist, I’ve tested countless products over the years. These are the ones I consistently trust in both my professional kit and my personal routine. Each one delivers beautiful results that I can stand behind.

A skincare product bottle labeled 'Water Elixir Skin Prep' by Sonia Roselli, with nano ceramides, placed on textured stone slabs with water droplets nearby.

Sonia Roselli Water Elixir

I use this product to prep all of my clients’ skin. Inspired by Japanese lotions with nano-ceramides, just 2–3 pumps pressed into the skin creates the most beautiful base for makeup. It works for all skin types and is one of my absolute must-haves, even though it’s not widely talked about. I can’t live without it.

Makeup palette with five shades of foundation or concealer in a black case.

m.ph by Mary Phillips Underpainting Face Highlight & Contour Palette

This is one of my newest must-haves. Created by celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips—known for her naturally sculpted looks—this palette is incredible! It comes with five shades in three tone options and has a cream formula enhanced with skin-blurring, oil-absorbing powders. It’s everything you need to correct, sculpt, and define before foundation, and it blends out seamlessly for a flawless finish.

A teal tube of Thrive Causemetics liquid lash extension mascara with the lid removed, showing the brush applicator, alongside a black mascara swatch.

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara

This is the only mascara I fully trust. I love that it removes easily in clumps instead of smearing, and the formula is water resistant. Plus, the brand gives back to several causes, which makes supporting them even better.

A tube of liquid lipstick with the shade name 'By Mario' displayed in white text, and the applicator wand with swatched lipstick on it.

Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow

This has quickly become a new favorite of mine. Mario launched them earlier this year, and the undertones are stunning. They blend out so easily, are crease resistant, and truly last all day. These are replacing many of my powder palettes. I love training private clients with them during makeup lessons. My favorite shades are Bisque, Sandstone, Sienna, Taupe, and Mauve.

A bottle of Dior foundation with the brand name visible on the front, with a swatch of foundation and a small amount of product behind it.

Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation

This foundation has an amazing shade range, a natural finish, and buildable coverage. It’s hydrating, easy to work with, and resists heat and humidity. I love that I can mix shades together to create the perfect match for any skin tone.

Giorgio Armani luminous silk perfect glow concealer with applicator

Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Face & Under-Eye Concealer

This is a cult classic concealer I’ve been using for over 10 years! It contains caffeine to brighten and awaken the under eyes, vitamin D to help reduce puffiness, and glycerin for a long-lasting finish. I carry about six shades in my kit because it works so well on different skin tones.

A decorative white ceramic plate with a speckled pattern, holding several black, brown, and dual-tipped makeup pens, placed on a wooden surface.

Colby Cosmetics Flex Waterproof Eyeliner

I created this eyeliner because there weren’t many gel eyeliners in pencil form on the market. The retractable design is super user-friendly, and the formula is flexible—you can smudge it if you want, but it also stays put all day. Flex has replaced every other eyeliner in both my personal and professional kits.

A bottle of CT Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray with a rose gold cap and white body, featuring winged logo and product details.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

I can’t live without a good setting spray, and this one feels like you could bathe in it! It’s lightweight, waterproof, and perfect for both priming the skin and setting makeup. It ensures a long-lasting, flawless finish every time.

A bottle of Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation with a beige liquid inside, silver cap, and white text on the label, against a white background.

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation

I love this formula for its natural finish, medium coverage, and skin-friendly ingredients. It’s non-comedogenic, making it perfect for sensitive skin but works beautifully on all skin types. With 20+ skincare ingredients and a wide shade range, it’s a versatile go-to in my kit.

Five open lipstick containers displaying various shades of lipstick on a white surface.

Colby Cosmetics Creme de la Crème Color Balms

These multipurpose balms have completely simplified my kit. They’re long-lasting, blend beautifully, and can be used on the lips, eyes, and cheeks. I use them constantly on set for photo shoots and on clients for everyday wear.

Open compact powder case with a beige powder inside, engraved with 'Charlotte Tilbury' on the rim.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder

I love this powder because it’s ultra-fine and perfect for blurring and setting the skin. I use it in my professional kit for everything. It comes in four shades and can be used to set, blur, and even define the face and eyes. With its natural finish and medium coverage, it works beautifully on all skin types.

A Chanel lip gloss in a clear tube with a peach-colored liquid, gold cap, and black cap with white text

Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Wear Lip Colour

This is my top recommendation for client touch-ups. It features a dual-ended design with a precise wand applicator on one side and a hydrating lip sealer on the other. The color is ultra-long-lasting, doesn’t feather, and gives a comfortable, hydrated finish—especially important for my mature beauties.