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Camera Ready's Best of 2021: Makeup
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It seems like we blinked our eyes and another year flew by, but what a beautiful year it has been! From the addition of 19 new brands and a wealth of new releases, it's been a year we will never forget.
As we do each December, we like to reflect upon the beauty trends and the highlights from the year. From your favorite products, new collections, and our own favorite moments, let's discuss the products YOU have been loving this year!
2021 Best of: Face Makeup
This year, our top three face products are true professional staples. These products are the items that you, our beauty community, bought the most of this year. They are the workhorses, the items that can be used no matter the job (bridal, editorial, etc.), and if you're a pro, odds are you have most of them in your kit. If you're a makeup lover that wants to learn what the pros love and use, be sure to take notes on the products below!
3. Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Face Essentials Palette
Co-created with Make Up For Ever's pro makeup artists, the most essential shades were hand-picked out of their two most famous blush and foundation palettes for you to get the best of everything. This universal multi-use palette provides 12 shades to use alone or blend together. Mix the shades together to create your own unique makeup look & play with them to sculpt the face at your heart’s content.
2. Danessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover
Envision perfect skin that has a smoother and more even tone. Now imagine if you could achieve that look with a foundation that provides long-wearing high coverage while still feeling comfortable all day. Danessa Myricks' Vision Cream Cover fits the bill and is an all-in-one foundation & concealer created with the latest in texture minimizing technology to model the art of perfect skin while defying age, concealment of skin conditions such as hyper-pigmentation, and the ability to cover uneven discolorations while appearing like gorgeous skin. This foundation was designed for makeup lovers and artists alike and is available in a variety of sizes ranging from samples to kits containing 10 shades for working artists to expand their kit.
1. RCMA VK Cream Foundation
RCMA VK Foundation is a professional, highly pigmented, blendable cream base that is formulated without perfume, mineral oil, or lanolin. It performs beautifully for photography, film, and anywhere high-definition quality is needed with a finish that feels light enough for every day wear as well. While it's been a makeup artist staple for years, many makeup lovers have started adding the popular 5 Pan version of this pro classic to their foundation lineup because it offers a range of shades to help you customize the perfect shades for contour, highlight, and base all in one convenient and portable palette! For the pro on the go, we recommend either buying a premade palette or even creating your own using our Palette Builder and the single refills of this beloved formula!
Honorable Mention
In June, RCMA released a Liquid Foundation, Liquid Concealer, and new powders to complement their existing lineup of complexion products. Since then, it's been dubbed "The BEST FOUNDATION I've ever used..." by beauty influencer Tati Westbrook and received rave reviews from pro artists like Wayne Goss.
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2021 Best of: Lips
This year, bold lips were back, and these products truly delivered! Although they're designed with the makeup artist and a wide variety of clients in mind, we know they're the perfect way for makeup lovers to enjoy some of the best formulas the beauty industry has to offer.
3. Ben Nye One for All Palette
This handy lip palette consist of beautifully, creamy shades of nudes, pinks, and reds, perfect for matching to any client. Save time in your appointments and room in your kit! This sleek, compact case has a clear lid for instant accessibility. Ben Nye's formula has a rich, moist base that lasts throughout the hours offering full coverage and endless possibilities.
2. Graftobian Super Palette
Graftobian's long lasting lip formula has been a long-time favorite for pros, and this 18-Color Super Palette is the ultimate must-have for those wanting a wide range of shades in a single palette. The formula is ideal for print and film work, and the palette includes a 4 x 6 inch mirror, and a lip brush groove making it extra kit friendly. The colors included may be viewed here and offers Graftobian's best selling shades.
1. Danessa Myricks Beauty Luxe Cream Palettes
In true Danessa Myricks' fashion, these pro palettes are filled with an innovative cream-based formula that can be used multiple ways. If you're after a dewy blush, tap a little onto your cheeks. However, the most popular way to use the Luxe Cream Palette is for the lips. The Feminist palette features more vibrant reds, corals, and pinks while The Nudist offers a wide range of nudes perfect for any occassion.
Honorable Mention: Mehron Lipstix Sealer
While this product didn't make the top three list, it definitely made a splash this year on YouTube! This smudge and waterproof formula seals color in with just a light coating to keep color from fading or transferring. It's essentially like a setting spray for your lips, and a little goes a long way to help keep your lipstick in place.
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2021 Best of: Eyes
It's no surprise there was still a big focus on eye makeup this year! Do you have any of our top three eye products in your collection?
3. Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow
If you love unique colors, a range of finishes, and silky smooth mattes, you will love Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadows. You can shop singles in metallic, matte, and multichrome shades or explore a range of pre-built palettes. However, if your inner artist is feeling extra creative, you can build your own palette using our palette builder. Lethal Cosmetics, based in Berlin, takes pride in sourcing ethical ingredients including ethically-sourced Mica.
2. Viseart Grande Pro 1X
Back by popular demand, this pigment-rich palette of 35 essential matte shades has been expanded upon to create the ultimate work-ready professional palette. Grande Pro 1X extends upon the iconic Viseart Grande Pro 1, redesigned featuring the addition of 11 new mattes, highly requested by loyal makeup artists and Viseart makeup lovers with shades ideal for shading, highlighting, and defining.
Totaling 35 shades in the new 1.5 gram pan size of the Étendu collection, these shadows are ideal for interchangeability and endless creativity. New shades include: 15 (Letterbox), 9 (Creme), 16 (Piglet), 23 (Liaison), 3 (Café Creme), 10 (Dove), 31 (Thistle), 25 (Framboise), 5 (Nude Caramel), 11 (Bis), 19 (Blush).
The universally flattering shades are magnetized, allowing for easy customization for the artist who requires flexibility. Housed within Viseart’s iconic proprietary convertible packaging with folding easel and conveniently laid out to support global skin tones with blending and mixing of hues in one artist's palette!
1. Inglot AMC Gel Liner
Odds are, you either own this cult favorite liner or have heard about it through the grapevine, and for good reason! This buttery formula will not go anywhere once applied and boasts a smudge-proof, budge-proof, and crease-proof finish. It is available in a wide range of highly pigmented shades in a waterproof formula that will last all day (and night).
2021 Best of: Setting Sprays
Last year, makeup influencer and entrepreneur Jackie Aina put Final Seal on the radar of many makeup lovers, but this year introduced even more beauty enthusiasts to the world of professional makeup sealers. Our best selling setting sprays are listed below. Want to learn more about setting sprays? Check out "All About Setting Spray" blog series!
3. Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray
This award-winning formula perfectly balances the skin and offers makeup protection for the most important events! It controls excess moisture and levels out temperatures with Skindinavia's patented Temperature Control Technology so your makeup stays fresh and flawless for up to 16 hours.
Wear it alone to provide a satin-like finish to your face or under makeup for extra makeup protection to ensure your makeup won't budge through hours of dancing the night away. Oil, paraben, and sulfate free, this formula is ideal for all skin types - even sensitive!
2. Kryolan Fixing Spray
This setting spray needs no introduction. Pro makeup artitsts have been using it for years, but thanks to a a viral TikTok video, this sealer skyrocketed in popularity amongst makeup lovers. Fixing Spray creates an invisible protective film which prolongs the life of the makeup. It's a favorite for those working in theatre, bridal, and SFX, and it has a permanent place in our kits, too!
1. Ben Nye Final Seal
This pro staple sealer has been a pro favorite for decades and is the number one choice for stage makeup, film, and more, but it gained mainstream appeal in 2020 thanks to Jackie Aina's Mask Proof Makeup tutorial on YouTube. While the 2 oz spray bottle was our most popular size, it is also available in 1 oz and 4 oz spray bottles and 8 oz and 16 oz bottles with caps for those wanting to refill their smaller bottles.
Honorable Mention: FITISH Beauty Don't Sweat It
For those looking for a unique everyday setting spray with skincare benefits, we recommend FITISH Beauty Don't Sweat It! This CBD-infused sealer comes in at fourth place in popularity this year and locks in makeup and provides lightweight moisture. It's formulated with skin-loving ingredients like aloe, green tea, allantoin, and eucalyptus, so spray with abandon and know your skin will thank you for it later!
Samples
We know how important it is to be able to test drive a product to find the perfect shade and to see how it works on your skin before purchasing the full-size, and we proudly offer a wide range of samples including foundation, powders, and more - both in our Dallas showroom and online! Keep reading to see what samples were the most popular this year!
3. Face Atelier Ultra Foundation
A favorite for bridal makeup artists and those that want a lightweight foundation that gives you a your-skin-but-better look, Face Atelier's Ultra Foundation is one of the industry's best kept secrets! This self-setting silicone-based foundation has a built in primer and is a great choice for textured skin because the silicone create an optical blurring effect that diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles, creating the illusion of a smoother, more uniform skin with a naturally dewy finish It can be built up to full coverage or sheered out perfectly for those that want lighter coverage.
2. Hot Makeup Pores Away
Say goodbye to texture and visible pores with Hot Makeup's Pores Away Vanishing Cream. A little goes a long way with this primer, so it's no surprise many folks that buy a sample end up purchasing the full-size! Simply apply to moisturized skin with a sponge for smooth application before foundation or by itself for instant blurring and to smooth the appearance of textured skin. This oil-free formula nourishes skin with Vitamin E while helping your makeup stay on longer.
1. Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation
There's a reason this is one of Kim Kardashian's personal favorites, and scores of artists over the span of decades agree - there's nothing quite like Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation! This creamy, weatherproof, ultra lightweight foundation is packed with color to effortlessly conceal stubborn hyper-pigmentation, blemishes, and uneven skin tones. Kim Kardashian's tone is Olive Beige 3.
Just a little goes a long way and lasts throughout the day. With superior coverage and 38+ shades to choose from, there's an Ultrabase for everyone! Apply with a dampened or dry sponge and build for desired coverage.
Honorable Mention: RCMA No Color Powder
RCMA No Color Powder came in at the fourth place for our best selling samples this year, and we know why. It's one of those "is it too good to be true" types of products that you hear about and wonder if it's worth the hype, and the 1980+ reviews on our site will let you know that is truly 5-star worthy. It does exactly what you need it to, no more and no less! This totally translucent powder disappears for a completely invisible hold and keeps shine at bay. If you prefer a pressed version, you can purchase that here.
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Honorable Mentions
We feel lucky we had the chance to introduce more makeup brands to our lineup this year including well-known brands Jouer Cosmetics and Dose of Colors. However, many of the newest members to our Camera Ready Family found us while searching for indie brands we started carrying this year including Sydney Grace.
If you love discovering the best next thing, we recommend checking out the following:
Meloway is a new brand that offers a unique twist on mascara and one of the best eyeliner pens you'll ever use. The Meloway Your Way Mascara and Primer both have a pivoting brush applicator to give you precise application that can reach even each and every lash! Gavissi is a Florida-based family-owned company that creates unique shades of water-activated liners including best selling multichrome liners and UV-reactive shades. From individual shades to split-color pans, we know you'll have fun experimenting with Gavissi.
Feeling Inspired?
Our goal is to continue to seek out the best brands that we know you'll love, so stay tuned for more exciting news and brands as we head into the new year!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Camera Ready's Best of 2021: Hair Care, Skincare, & Tools
As beauty lovers, products that make getting Camera Ready easier and faster are always at the top of our favorites lists! That's why we get so excited when we find a great hair care product, new tools, and skincare that can help give us a great base for makeup. Let's dive into the products you loved the most this year!
Hair Products
Our top products were based on the items you bought the most this year, and for the hair obsessed, our list is dominated by one brand. Oribe offers professional hair care formulated without parabens and sodium chloride. Their entire line of products is gluten-free, cruelty-free, color and keratin treatment safe, and offers UV-protection for the hair. Each of the following award-winning products are available in travel size as well as full-size options.
3. Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo
This rejuvenating cleanser combines centuries-old healing oils and extracts including cypress, argan, and maracuja, with a revolutionary bio-restorative complex to balance the scalp and reinforce the inner strength of each strand. Your hair will reawaken to its glossiest, healthiest prime.
2. Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
Instantly clean with Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo. Extend your blowout and prevent damage with this transformative dry shampoo. It absorbs product buildup, oil, and impurities with translucent powders while soothing the scalp, restoring strength, and softness. Fragrance-retention technology means Oribe's signature scent stays with you all day.
1. Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
Get bigger, better, full-on glamorous hair with this revolutionary spray. This invisible dry hair spray builds in incredible volume and sexy texture. Patented polymers absorb oil at the roots, leaving you with just-styled hair for days (and nights). So easy to use, shake, and spray where you want volume.
Honorable Mention: SACHAJUAN Scalp Shampoo
SACHAJUAN is known for their proprietary blend of ingredients called Ocean Silk Technology. Simple in its roots yet highly effective, Ocean Silk Technology is derived from the extract of two cold-water algae—Rhodophycea and Chondrus. By perfectly combining these ingredients, SACHAJUAN’s Ocean Silk Technology improves elasticity and adds long-lasting moisture and shine to the hair. It works both on the surface and the interior of the hair, nourishing the scalp and adding to the hair’s mineral balance.
This special shampoo is formulated with piroctone olamine and climbazole to remove dandruff and to soothe an irritated scalp. Rosemary oil, menthol, salicylic acid, and ginger extract soothe and maintain healthy moisture balance of hair and scalp.
Face Moisturizers
Most makeup artists will agree beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin. Each of the following products not only work beautifully on their own but can be used to prep the skin before foundation.
3. Danessa Myricks Beauty Oil
This luxury facial oil has a unique blend of 9 nourishing oils and skin-friendly ingredients like plante-derived Squalene and Gold leaf designed to leave your skin feeling smooth & hydrated bringing forth your natural radiance.
This lightweight formula was designed to work with all skin types with special attention to oily skin. It hydrates the skin leaving it with a natural-looking radiant finish. Wear it alone for a boost of hydration day and night, or mix a small drop of the Beauty Oil with your favorite foundation for added luminosity.
2. Embryolisse Hydra-Mat Emulsion
This nourishing and mattifying lotion penetrates deeply into the skin, leaving the face feeling fresh and hydrated. A true multi-tasker, Hydra-Mat balances moisture while absorbing excess oil and shine. Apricot oil tones the skin, leaving the face feeling soft, smooth, and matte all day. The jellylike texture is lightweight and dissolves quickly, making it ideal to use under makeup for a flawless face that lasts into the night.
1. Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre
Peek inside any Makeup artist's kit and you are sure to find a tube of Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre 24 Hour Miracle Cream. A cult favorite among pros since 1950, this intense and nourishing lotion is three products in one: primer, moisturizer, and makeup remover. The light and silky texture absorbs easily into skin, leaving it soft, supple, and camera ready.
Full of nourishing ingredients like shea butter, fatty acids, and soy proteins, it repairs and firms the skin, restores elasticity, and creates a healthy glow reminiscent of younger days. The beauty industry's secret weapon, this hardworking cream can also be used to reduce irritation after shaving, as a foundation mixing agent, and even as a hair texturizer.
Honorable Mention Fitish Beauty Dewing It Moisturizer
Packed with nutrients, Fitish Beauty Dewing It Moisturizer will leave your skin beautifully dewy. It’s fragrance-free and filled with botanical antioxidants including CBD. The lightweight whipped texture leaves your skin dewy and supple without leaving you feeling sticky or greasy, and a little goes a long way. It protects the skin from environmental damage and helps to clarify and hydrate for smoother skin while promoting collagen production.
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Tools
The term “tools” can apply to different types of products including brushes, applicators, and even skincare devices. However, the common thread for all of the products we consider tools is that they improve the makeup, skincare, or hair care application or experience. Let’s discuss the tools you loved the most in 2021!
3. Temptu - Air
Create the most flawless, natural-looking skin-like finish with the Temptu Air. This cordless airbrush device can achieve red-carpet beauty in minutes, using less makeup than traditional makeup. In othr words, you'll enjoy a simplied and a more hygienic beauty routine. The three-speed airflow and SoftTouch control allows you to customize coverage from sheer to medium-to-full. Temptu has revolutionized the makeup industry with this portable device. It is no wonder this tool is a staple in so many makeup artist’s kits. Looking to get started with airbrush makeup? Temptu offers the Temptu Air Best Sellers Basics Kit including the Temptu Air device.
2. GLAMCOR Multimedia X (w/ Selfie Function & Universal Phone Clip)
The GLAMCOR Multimedia X with Selfie Function & Universal Phone Clip has color temperature adjustability, remote control, and an array of accessories for all devices. It's a portable lighting studio that is lightweight, durable, and powerful. The MULTIMEDIA X is the ultimate content creation solution. With the Bluetooth Selfie Function, you can pair your smartphone to the light and use the remote control to take your photos and video to the highest level. Use the Multimedia X to film your tutorials by adding a camera, iPad, or smartphone. Great lighting is a must-have for makeup and photography.
In our Danessa Myricks's Camera Ready Favorites Blog, she mentions that "amazing lighting is a non-negotiable for me! If I’m on a live, or hosting a masterclass, GLAMCOR has some amazing lighting options for all artists."
1. Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System w/ Serum
It is no surprise this viral sensation landed in our #1 spot after Jessica Alba described the Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System as a tool "that does all the things". Beauty Influencer Tati Westbrook tested this skincare tool and said she looked younger and sculpted thanks to the treatment.
Conture is committed to discovering new ways to care for skin that are easy, painless, and deliver proven results. They have done just that with their Kinetic Skin Toning System by utilizing Isometric Compression combined with Low Frequency Vibrations to gently stimulate and tone skin for a more youthful-looking appearance. This technology is similar to those used, and once only available, by professionals in med-spas and skin centers. Used daily, the Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System has been clinically shown to enhance the appearance and absorption of skin. Resulting in the overall signs of aging, dull and tired-looking skin are improved and skin is left feeling and looking radiant and more youthful.
Honorable Mention MYKITCO My Pro Selects Makeup Brush Set
The MYKITCO My Pro Selects Makeup Brush Set contains a selection of 16 MYKITCO brushes hand-picked by makeup artist and co-founder Jame Molloy. You have every brush you need to create flawless skin, stunning eyes, perfect brows, and defined lips. These brushes are trusted by makeup artists and loved by makeup lovers alike.
Body Products
Body care and self care go hand in hand. Each of these products will no doubt leave your skin happier and healthier.
3. Fitish Beauty Tone Down Body Cream
Tone Down Body Cream uses the finest THC-Free CBD in combination with aloe, green tea, coffee, and peppermint. It's cooling, clarifying, and moisturizing. It was created to help calm redness but has shown results for conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne on the body. For a lightweight spray-on version of this fan favorite, opt for Fitish Beauty Tone Down Facial Mist.
2. Embryolisse 222000 Lait Creme Fluide Hydratant 500ml
Embryolisse Lait Crème Fluide contains all the same hydrating ingredients found in the best selling 24 Hour Cream but is formulated specifically for your hands and body. This light and velvety smooth lotion replenishes the moisture your skin craves, leaving it soft and supple. Apply to your entire body after bathing for an intense hydration that lasts all day.
1. Esker Beauty Body Plane
The Esker Beauty Body Plane is inspired by the rituals of ancient Greek and Roman bathhouses. Strigils were metal scraping tools used for oil cleansing from head to toe. This modern take on the strigil is crafted from premium teak wood. The stainless steel blunt edge is plated with colloidal sterling silver which is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, leaving skin soothed and smoothed. This tool gently and thoroughly exfoliates the skin without damaging or irritating its moisture barrier. It helps smooth skin and alleviate roughness and patchiness including ingrown hairs and keratosis pilaris.
Honorable Mention Indie Lee Coconut Citrus Scrub
The scent of this clean-beauty scrub is almost good enough to eat thanks to natural ingredients including lemongrass, lemon balm, and vanilla. It also contains raw cane sugar, coconut oil, and jojoba oil for a moisture boost with gentle exfoliation.
Honorable Mentions
It was an exciting year for us when it comes to skincare, hair care, and tools, so we wanted to spotlight a few extra brands we've added this year!
Saint Jane offers luxurious skincare and beauty products that incorporate calming botanicals including CBD and sustainably sourced ingredients for all skin types and skin tones. Each ingredient is gently extracted to optimize purity and performance and meticulously blended to ensure maximum potency.
Ilios Lighting was created to solve the mirror and lighting needs of makeup artists, photographers, and content creators in one innovative ring light. Mario Dedivanovic explains it best. "Lighting is such a critical part of everything I do, from makeup application to content creation," said Mario. "I not only see a need for this product, but a need for a company that truly embraces our industry and understands it. The Ilios Beauty Ring is the closest thing I’ve experienced to natural sunlight. The quality is just perfect.”
MYKITCO was created by makeup artist James Molloy and partner Alex. They took the utmost care to hand-make their original designs from scratch. James then tried and tested each and every bag and brush until they were perfect. With ultimate confidence in the quality they were offering, MYKITCO quickly became an industry favorite, responsible for some major kit upgrades all over the world.
AVENE has over 275 years of expertise in caring for sensitive skin and is recommended by dermatologists worldwide. At the heart of every formula, is clinically proven Avène Thermal Spring Water to soothe, soften and calm the skin.
Originating as pure rain mixed with sea-spray rich in mineral salts, Avène Thermal Spring Water makes its 50-year journey through the Cévennes Mountains in Avène, France. During this journey, the water filters through the dolomites, mineral-laden porous rocks, where it comes into contact with an ancient microorganism, named Aquaphilus Dolomiae*, that produces key substances which are in part responsible for making Avène Thermal Spring Water so effective. This remarkable biological property, combined with the well-known mineral properties, is the double signature of Avène Thermal Spring Water.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Back to the Basics: Male Grooming
For many makeup artists, the first male grooming job may be a bit intimidating, but don't worry! We’ve got you covered! From which products to use to the tools you should keep in your kit, we’ll break down the basic steps to getting a man Camera Ready.
Step 1: Shape the Brows
Brows are truly the frame for the face, and a good brow grooming session can change the entire look. It's important to have a good pair of tweezers, brow scissors, and tools to comb the brows in your kit. To shape them, comb them into place with a spoolie brush or a disposable mascara wand and trim any excessively long hairs using brow scissors. Gently pluck out of place hairs with tweezers. Don’t worry about setting the brows during this step. We will tackle that task later!
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Step 2: Skin & Lip Prep
Even if your client tells you he washed his face already, it's important to cleanse again. Start by gently exfoliating the lips, and cleanse the entire face with Bioderma Sensibio H20 on a cotton pad to whisk away oil and impurities. Apply a thin layer of lip balm and moisturize the skin with a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer like Avène Hydrance Aqua Gel. This moisturizer is the ultimate multitasker because it's safe to use around the eye contour and is suitable for all skin types. For oily skin, Nurturing Force Blot Out Offensive is a pro favorite because it is a moisturizer and an oil-controlling primer all-in-one! If you opt for Nurturing Force, go ahead to the next step.
Once the moisturizer has absorbed into the skin, apply an oil-absorbing primer. We recommend Embryolisse Emulsion Hydra-Mat and Avene Cleanance Mattifying Emulsion. Both provide extra hydration while absorbing excess oil, leaving the skin smooth and matte all day. If he has a bit of redness or a slightly dull complexion, the Makeup Forever Color Correcting Step 1 Primers are great additions to your kit.
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Step 3: Apply Concealer & Foundation
Your regular beauty routine calls for concealer next, don't rush to apply it the same way to a man. Perform a quick spot check first for any imperfections, and if he needs a little cover-up, apply concealer sparingly. The goal is to spot conceal and reduce the appearance of any blemishes. The lighting will do the rest for you.
While you may not use it for every male grooming job, it's important to have a few color correctors in your kit. Many men tend to have redness around their noses or dark circles. The Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme Corrector Palette offers corrector shades for both light and deep skin tones to counteract any discoloration he may have.
To even out the complexion, apply a light layer of foundation, and blend it into the hairline and down to the neck. RCMA Cream Foundation is a pro favorite because it photographs well and has a skin-like finish when it's applied to a properly prepped face. If you prefer using a liquid foundation, Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Foundation offers buildable coverage with a natural finish.
To ensure you're not over-applying, we recommend using a sponge for seamless, light coverage. Wet the sponge, squeeze out excess water, and use it to pat on the foundation. Keep in mind, you are aiming for a no-makeup-makeup look, so if you need to add more coverage, add very thin layers until you reach the desired look.
PRO Tip: If it's been a while since he had a haircut, you can use a light layer of foundation along his hairline to create the look of having a fresh cut. Use a buffing brush to blend it well and to ensure you don't have any harsh lines.
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Step 4: Powder
Next up, it's time to powder! Studio lights and high-definition cameras pick up on the tiniest bit of shine, so set the makeup in place with a powder that provides a natural finish like Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Loose Translucent Powder or Graftobian Dual-Finish Powder Foundation. For touch-ups, RCMA No Color Powder and Mehron Touch Up Matte Finishing Anti-Shine Gel will come in handy to eliminate shine. Focus on the T-zone, as this is the area that tends to produce the most oil.
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Step 5: Set the Brows
Now that you have achieved complexion perfection, it's time to set the brows. Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Brow Fixer is a great choice for men with brows that only need to be brushed and held in place. For men with thicker brows that require a little more work, opt for a stronger hold with Graftobian StudioBrow Eyebrow Styling Wax , Kryolan Eyebrow Forming Gel, or Brett Brow Arch Control Gel.
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Step 7: Finishing Touches
You're almost done! Take a look at your work from all angles to ensure your makeup is well-blended. If the makeup is looking a little too matte, a quick spritz of Avène Thermal Spring Water or Koh Gen Do Herbal Spa Mist will bright the complexion back to life. If you've applied too much foundation and have lost some of the definition of his facial features, lightly contour with a powder that is only slightly deeper than his skin tone.
The final step is to ensure the hair is also well-groomed for an overall put-together look. Tame any flyaways with a lightweight hair spray with flexible hold. If the job calls for a sleeker look, Sachajuan Matt Wax will help you style and hold the hair in place with a matte finish so you don’t have to worry about unwanted shine.
If he has facial hair, comb it into place and fill in any sparse areas with the same products you'd use to fill in brow hair. Apply one last thin coat of lip balm, and that's it! He's Camera Ready!
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In a nutshell, the key to getting a man camera ready is covering up any blemishes, evening out the skin tone, eliminating shine, and ensuring his hair and brows look neat. Pretty simple, right? To shop our top picks for male grooming products, click here.
We hope this blog has given you the confidence to tackle your next male grooming job, but if you have any questions, we are here to help! Click here to contact one of our Beauty Advisors for additional tips and tricks!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Allure Best of Beauty 2021
Information and images courtesy of Allure
Each fall, Allure releases their Best of Beauty awards and instantly catapults the winning products to cult status with their red stamp of approval. It's no easy feat to select the winners. They have an entire team dedicated to swatching, sampling, testing, and trying out numerous products to ensure they find products that truly stand out amongst a crowd of beautiful options.
This year, Camera Ready is proud to offer 18 products featured on the list across a wide range of categories - from hair and skincare to makeup and beauty tools. We're sure you'll find a few of your own favorites and kit essentials in the lineup.
Keep reading for a list of the game-changing, Allure-approved products you need, right now, or click here to start shopping!
Best of ... SKINCARE
St. Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse, $22-40
For the third time, St. Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse has earned the Best of Title for best self-tanner. Every self-tanner on Earth does its darkening with dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the chemical that prompts that faux golden glow. But somehow, St. Tropez has managed to make the customizable results of its Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse the most convincingly un-faux — to the point that your staunchly pro-sunscreen friends might scold you for laying out in the sun. A three-time Best of Beauty winner, the advanced formula even wows scientists. "What's really impressive about this technology is that they've been able to show that every time you wash it off after an hour, you'll get a light, even tan, and so on for the rest of the shades," cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer previously told Allure. "From a chemistry perspective, this sort of consistency is a real achievement. And for people at home, being able to pick three shades from one bottle? That's a first."
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask, $36
Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Mask is formulated with Amazonian White Clay sourced from the mouth of the Amazon River. This detoxifying and purifying clay face mask helps draw out impurities, reduces surface oil production, and visibly minimizes pores.
GlamGlow BrightMud Dual-Action Exfoliating Treatment, $25-$60
A real glow-getter, GlamGlow Brightmud Dual-Action Exfoliating Treatment fits every imaginable brightener (AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C, pumice particles) into one elegant formula.
Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé Eye Gels, $3-$37
Laced with strawberry extract and resveratrol (the same antioxidant found in red wine), Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé Eye Gels smooth, brighten, and generally take the edge off the day. Want to up your self care game? Try the matching sheet mask!
Murad Intense Recovery Cream, $82
Murad’s richest cream to date, this award-winning product soothes the visible signs of skin stress, whether environmental or triggered by lifestyle. It may be used on the face and around eyes and reduces the visible signs of stress-induced aging and redness.
Hall of Fame - Best Self Tanner
Best Clarifying Mask
Best Brightening Mask
Best Eye Mask
Best Rich Moisturizer
Best of ... TOOLS
Sigma Beauty E40 Tapered Blending Brush, $17
Sigma's E40 brush may be designed to be a blending brush, but its shape and the less densely packed bristles have earned it the title of Allure's Best Highlighting Brush! Lightly tap your brush into your favorite highlighter and glide across the high points of your face for the perfect glow.
Tweezerman Classic Slant Tweezer, $23
If you feel like you're having deja vu, you're not. Tweezerman's Classic Slant Tweezer has been deemed the best tweezer for several years! Famous for its precision, the Slant Tweezer is consistently acclaimed as setting the standard for excellence and quality. With perfectly aligned, hand-finished tips that grab the hair every time, these stainless steel tweezers have been the choice of make-up artists, celebrities, and beauty professionals for over 30 years.
BeautyBlender The Original Makeup Sponge, $20
It may come as no surprise that this makeup sponge made the list again this year. In fact, this is the tenth time it's earned the Allure Best of title! Access hard-to-reach areas with stunning ease. The suede texture is sensual to the touch and features unique curves that fit the contours of your face, leaving makeup undetectable. Ideal for applying foundation, powder, BB + CC cream, cream blush, and powder. For best results, wet the sponge before applying makeup. At Camera Ready, we proudly offer a special professional value pack with six BeautyBlenders and a Solid Cleanser.
NuFACE Trinity, $399
For the second year in a row, the NuFACE Trinity has proudly claimed the Best of Skincare Device Title. This high-tech uses metal spheres to channel low-level current to facial muscles, painlessly zapping skin into a tighter, smoother, more toned-looking state.
Kevyn Aucoin The Eyelash Curler, $21
A few short pumps of this award-winning tool transforms lashes from plain Jane to gorgeously seductive! This eyelash curler is a must-have for makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts alike.
Best Tweezers
Best Highlighting Brush
Hall of Fame - Best Eyelash Curler
Hall of Fame - Best Makeup Sponge
Best Skin Device
Best of ... HAIR
Oribe Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Creme Spray, $68
This transformative blowout crème, formulated with skincare technology, creates a full, flawless, iconic Oribe blowout that lasts for days while styling in strength, density, softness, and shine. The ultra-nourishing formula smoothes away signs of damage and aging for hair that looks and feels healthier and younger after just one use.
Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumizing Paste with Pure Rassoul Clay and Rose Extracts, $37
The Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumizing Paste With Pure Rassoul Clay and Rose Extracts is the ultimate grand gesture when you want to pamper your hair in the shower: The thick clay melts into an airy foam that polishes roots, softens ends, and smells intoxicatingly of roses.
Best Hair Splurge
Best Hair Splurge
Best of .... MAKEUP
Make Up For Ever Step 1 Hydra Boost Primer,$17-$37
The Hydra Booster Step 1 Primer is a skin-perfecting and softening base. It instantly hydrates and softens the skin, delivering a plumped effect and an instant luminous finish that lasts 24 hours. Powered by ginseng, glycerin, glycols, polymers, and spherical powder, Hydra Booster Step 1 Primer offers long-lasting hydration, while plumping and softening the skin with a creamy texture and a blurring effect.
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer Duo, $32
Laura’s iconic Secret Camouflage, now simplified. A two-in-one, all-over face and under-eye concealer duo effortlessly blurs imperfections and brightens under the eyes. Two high-pigment good-for-skin formulas, infused with Brightening Pearls to brighten the delicate eye area and Lotus Flower Extract to calm skin, give you creamy concealing power anytime, anywhere.
Stila Stay All Day Dual-Ended Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $28
Available in black or brown, this dual-ended liquid liner combines the effortless application of Stila's original liquid liner with the fine precision of Micro Tip.
Stila Heaven's Hue Cream Highlighter, $32
Bouncy-to-the-touch, these unique, radiance-enhancing highlighters are gossamer-light and melt into skin for a barely-there feel. Ultra-fine, light diffusing particles help skin look lit from within with a soft, luminous, natural-looking glow.
Available in three shades, there is a highlighter that suits every skin tone.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Twin Flames, $26
Danessa Myricks is no stranger to the Allure Best of Beauty list! Her pro-favorite Colorfix has won numerous awards in the past, and this year, her Twin Flames liquid eyeshadow now has the same claim to fame. One swipe delivers a holographic, multidimensional gleam.
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Powder, $36
This finishing powder has earned a permanent spot in Allure Best of Beauty History thanks to winning the 'Best of' title six times! Created for the very latest high-definition technologies of the film and TV industry, ULTRA HD advanced formulas look invisible on 4K camera and to the naked eye. Perfect for the makeup pros and for you. It gives a light matte effect and a smooth luminous finish.
Best Primer
Best Undereye Concealer
Best Liquid Eyeliner
Best Cream Highlighter
Best Liquid Eyeshadow
Hall of Fame - Best Powder
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Beauty On The Go: Meet Our Favorite Travel Size & Multi-Tasking Products
As the weather gets warmer and more businesses open up, we are seeing the return of weddings and bookings, and many are starting to hit the road for a summer vacation. Whether you’re traveling for work or for pleasure, we’ve curated some of our favorite mini and travel sized beauty essentials to keep you looking fabulous wherever you are.
Tools Perfect for Travel
If you’re looking to trim down your travel bag, makeup tools are a great place to start. Tools can be some of the hardest items to downsize, but luckily, we have tons of miniature options that pack a punch without packing extra weight in your carry-on.
The Jenny Patinkin Luxury Vegan Petites Brush Set is a 4-piece set of palm-sized vegan makeup brushes in a convenient petite brush case. It includes two face brushes and two eye brushes, all with full-sized brush heads, for flawless application without the extra bulk. If you’re ready to wipe the day off, The Makeup Eraser “Giving Me Butterflies” 7-Day Set is perfect. Their best-selling reusable makeup wipe comes in a miniature version, and this 7-day set allows you to pack exactly enough for your trip so you can spot clean your brushes or remove makeup with ease.
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For our pros on the go, the Esum Brush Book is a compact travel solution for those wanting to stay organized while on the road or on set. The elastic pocket on the right side is perfect for all of your brushes, and the clear, covered pocket on the left houses anything else you need to perfect your clients. If you need more space, the LippieBook Baby Pro is ideal for those that want to carry more with them without travelling with their entire kit. The LippieBook can hold 92 lipsticks and 27 lip pencils or eyeliners.
Vueset has always been a pro essential, but their newest mini-sized palettes can create almost-pocket-sized palettes that save even more space in your kit. They even offer a key ring, so you can hang your custom palette on the strap of a bag to free up more room!
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Multi-Tasking Makeup
Using a multi-purpose is a great way to slim down your makeup bag while still achieving a flawless look.
The Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint is a cult favorite, formulated with bamboo stem extract to help moisturize and provide a protective skin barrier. It’s available in six versatile shades perfect for lips or cheeks. The Danessa Myricks Colorfix is another makeup artist staple — it’s a do-it-all workhorse that can be used in virtually every step of makeup application for a completely customized look. Choose from dozens of different colors and finishes, including matte, cream, glaze, and foil.
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Skincare Tools for On The Go
Even if you’re on the go, it’s easy to enjoy a quick self-care moment or to treat your client with these space-saving skincare tools.
If your plans have you jet-setting across time zones, even the most seasoned travelers can experience more skincare woes than normal. The NuFACE FIX can instantly help feather away the look of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and forehead with a gentle microcurrent. Don't forget to use the included NuFACE Fix Line Serum, as it is essential in allowing the microcurrent to effectively reduce signs of aging, to restore hydration, and to enhance a flawless makeup application. The FIX is just slightly larger than the average-sized tube of mascara and perfect for a luxury skincare moment in the sky, the hotel, or on set, and it is easily recharged with a USB cord.
If your usual routine calls for a facial rolling session, the pocket-sized Petite Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Face Roller is ideal for your travel skincare ritual. This palm-sized yet powerful tool measures just 3.25 inches in length and can target smaller areas such as the eyes and mouth. It even comes with its own luxury vegan croc-embossed pouch in matte pink with a rose gold zipper making it an adorable – and indispensable – tool in your kit.
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Travel Size Skincare
Just because you’re taking a few days off doesn’t mean your skin can. You’ll likely want to keep up your skincare regime while away, and these adorable travel sizes make it easy (and TSA approved!)
To refresh a dull complexion after a long day of travel or work, indulge in the GlamGlow BrightMud Dual Action Exfoliating Treatment. This compact 15g bottle defeats dull skin in 20 minutes with AHA, BHA, and microfine pumice that help whisk away impurities and leave your skin soft, supple, and glowing.
The NuFace Prep N Glow Cleansing & Exfoliating Cloths are one of our favorites for cleansing away from home. Available in a 5 pack or 20 pack, these dual-sided cloths remove makeup, dirt, and oil with soft spunlace while the polishing micro-dots provide gentle exfoliation to brighten skin. They're perfect to refresh or prep for makeup application, and they're individually wrapped, making them easy to use and pack without fear of having a whole pack dry out!
Your favorite skincare products can be difficult to find in convenient travel sizes — luckily, Indie Lee has perfectly curated kits! If you’re new to the brand, pick up a discovery set to get the best value for your money, or scoop up your holy grail favorites in a mini size. The best-selling Squalane Oil — many MUAs’ secret to creating a glowing complexion — is available in a 10ml travel size. Their Banish Stick is also a travel favorite, as it’s created to be a super compact, fast-acting treatment for pesky blemishes.
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Hair Care
You can have camera ready hair no matter where your travels take you. If you need to look refreshed but have no time for a shower, we love the Sachajuan Dry Powder Shampoo. Brunettes can even enjoy the Sachajuan Dark Dry Powder Shampoo in a travel size; no one has time to worry about dry shampoo white cast while on the go!
All of our Oribe favorites are also available in minis. The Oribe Beautiful Color Travel Set is the perfect all-in-one if you have color-treated hair, with a travel size shampoo and conditioner specially formulated for preserving vibrant color.
If your destination is notorious for dry weather or you need a quick way to smooth your client's hair for their next event, the Oribe Gold Nourishing Lust Hair Oil will help tame your locks and add high shine while hydrating. If your main concern is humidity, the Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray comes in a 75mL travel size. It’s a Miami-tested anti-humidity shield that will help prevent frizz, protect sleek blowouts, and protect curls.
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Whether you’re pairing down your kit or are trying to pack lightly, you don’t have to sacrifice quality. Our travel sized favorites maintain the same extraordinary formulas as your cult favorites — just in convenient sizes! If you need help finding the perfect miniatures for your makeup bag, contact one of our Beauty Advisors at beautyadvisor@crcmakeup.com, or visit us in our Dallas showroom! Already know what you need? Browse our site to stock up on your favorites!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Warm Weather Essentials Pt. 1: Body & Hair Care
Winter weather has its charm, but there’s nothing like the feeling of a new summer. Beachgoing, picnics in the park, walking around the city, and — of course — glowy skin and the return of effortless hairstyles! Whatever your plans are for the warmer season, we are here to help you get warm weather-ready.
Body Care
Get ready to break out your tank tops, shorts, dresses, and sandals. Of course, that means getting your legs ready for the sun and spotlight, too. Exfoliating your skin can help provide a luminous glow by removing dull dry skin, increasing circulation, and aiding in lymphatic drainage.
This season, we're proud to introduce the Indie Lee Coconut Citrus Scrub to our skincare lineup! It smells like a tropical vacation and uses naturally derived ingredients like raw cane sugar to gently exfoliate, jojoba and coconut oil to provide lasting hydration, and lemongrass and vanilla for an uplifting aromatic experience.
If you prefer a skincare tool to do the trick, the Esker Beauty Body Plane is the easiest way to slough off the dull, dead skin cells. Simply glide the tool over freshly cleansed skin that has been patted mostly dry, and you'll reveal a healthy layer of skin without disturbing your skin's moisture barrier. You can pair it with a body oil for an extra smooth glide and instant hydration.
PRO TIP: Although it may be tempting, we do not recommend using a body scrub nor an exfoliating tool daily. For best results, use 2-3 times weekly, and always use sun protection, especially on freshly exfoliated skin. If you incorporate both a scrub and a body tool into your routine, do not use both on the same day.
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Body Glow & Self Tanning Products
If you want to get that summer glow without exposing your skin to the sun, a body glow or self-tanning product is the ideal choice. Melanie Mills Gleam Body Radiance and Red Carpet Kolour Body Glow are both makeup industry favorites for giving a beautiful, healthy glow to the skin while evening out tan lines.
Melanie Mills Gleam Body Radiance comes in a variety of shades and incorporates potent anti-aging ingredients (green tea extract, white green tea extract, and vitamin E), hydrating ingredients (aloe vera, jojoba oil, safflower oil, and olive oil), and skin-perfecting ingredients (Kalpariane- a wrinkle filler and brown seaweed extract- a skin tightener), to give your skin that healthy glow. Red Carpet Kolour Body Glow also boasts three shades that are water-resistant for a long-wearing and non-transferable glow that doesn't clog pores, so add a drop to your favorite foundation for a luminous finish.
If you want to stay in the shade and fake a summer tan, we have a large selection of best-selling and award-winning self-tanning products. Our best-selling Loving Tan Deluxe Face Tan and Loving Tan Deluxe Self-Tanning Applicator Mitt will give you a streak-free bronze finish that fades evenly.
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Sun Protection & Post-Sun Care
Nothing is more important than protecting your skin from the harsh sun. Skincare and beauty professionals alike have emphasized time and time again how important sunscreen is not only for preventing skin cancer, but also for preventing signs of aging. If you'd like to opt for a moisturizing sunscreen, the Murad Essential C Day Moisture SPF 30 or Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 are great options for a non-greasy 2-in-1 product. For a true sunscreen that is great for all skin types, try Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50. The lightweight formula has a matte finish and is non-comedogenic, making it a great choice for those with sensitive skin.
No matter how much sunscreen you use, you can always benefit from a quick cool-down session after hours in the sun. The Fraîcheur Paris Ice Globes will refresh and cool the skin while simultaneously brightening the complexion and reducing puffiness, redness, and visible pore size. The Fitish Beauty Sheet Mask Set will leave your skin calmer and more supple by utilizing calming botanicals including green tea and tiger grass. We recommend putting both of these in the fridge for an extra refreshing cooling sensation.
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Hair Care
Winter can make your hair limp and lifeless, but spring and summer can send it on the fritz! From the changing temperatures, increased time in the sun, and humidity levels rising, even the healthiest hair can prove problematic when the seasons change. Tame your mane with Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray. Perfect for humid days (or nights), this spray shields hair from frizz and protects your curls or blowout. Available in a travel size, it’s perfect for your next vacation.
If you prefer to lean into a little natural frizz, Sachajuan Ocean Mist will give you effortless tousled texture for that “just back from the beach” look. For tresses that look perfectly sunkissed and healthy, Oribe Bright Blonde Sun Lightening Mist also helps you achieve that golden glow by utilizing a natural blend of lemon and chamomile. Spray it throughout your hair to gradually brighten, illuminate, and enhance highlights. The peroxide-free formula even protects from damage and dryness caused by UV rays.
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Final Thoughts
No matter what your plans are for the warmer months, we are here to help you find the skincare, hair care, and beauty solutions to meet your needs. If you have any questions, our Beauty Advisors are here to help, so click here to send them your questions! We're here to help!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Beauty Buzz: Award-Winning & Editor Approved
It's no secret we take pride in offering you the best makeup, hair care, skincare, and tools, but we love hearing when the brands we offer receive high praise from beauty editors, celebrities, and more. In this blog, we'll take a look at some products that have been getting extra buzz in the beauty community!
Images & quote courtesy of Koh Gen Do, makeup by @makeupbylatrice for Hollywood Reporter
Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation - PRO Makeup Artist Shoutouts
In 2020, Koh Gen Do reformulated their iconic Maifanshi Moisture Foundation to include their Gloss Film Powder technology, and it has quickly become a favorite for makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts thanks to its natural skin-like finish. One quick glance at the Koh Gen Do Artist Voice page on their website shows an extensive list of ongoing film and television productions where the makeup artists have chosen to use the Maifanshi Moisture Foundation for their leading actors and actresses.
"I have been using Koh Gen Do Moisture & Aqua Foundation’s for all of my entire cast members on Netflix Bling Empire," explains Patrick Tumey, Key Makeup Artist Netflix Bling Empire. "The application is flawless and doesn’t look heavy on high DEF tv/screen (High definition) As well as long-lasting. The wide range of color tones for this all-Asian cast is absolute perfection. Thank you to my friends at Koh Gen Do for their support for these years I am truly grateful."
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Images & quote courtesy of SACHAJUAN
SACHAJUAN Scalp Brush - Daisy Beauty
Our newest haircare brand SACHAJUAN is also making waves in the industry. Daisy Beauty, a Swedish magazine, named SACHAJUAN's Scalp Brush the Best Hair Care and Styling Product for 2021. The judges told Daisy the brush is "the product you didn't know you needed, and which you - when you have tried it- do not want to be without! It increases blood circulation and at the same time provides a moment of conscious presence - like yoga for the scalp!"
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Images courtesy of Brett Freedman
Brett Freedman Brow Products - Forbes, Vogue, & More
When it comes to brows, Brett Freedman's products have been pro favorites for years. He has helped celebrities including Taylor Swift, Reba McIntire, Kelly Clarkson, Catherine Zeta Jones, Sarah Silverman, and more achieve brow perfection, so it's no surprise he has been receiving high praise from the press lately.
Several of Brett's best sellers including his dual-ended tweezers, Duo Shade Brow Powders, and Laser Brow Pencil have recently been included in articles on Forbes.com (The Nine Best Tweezers for Eyebrow Shaping), Coveteur.com (The Top Five Brow Powders for Natural Looking Brows in a Flash), and Vogue.com (Looking for the Best Eyebrow Pencil? 11 Celebrity Makeup Artists Share Their Favorites).
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Images courtesy of Indie Lee
Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser - Allure
While the results for the Allure Best of Beauty 2021 have yet to be revealed (voting has closed), we're proud to say that our newest brand Indie Lee was included in the Reader's Choice nomination list under Clean Beauty! Their Brightening Cleanser was one of two Indie Lee products voters nominated to be a Best of Beauty award winner, and we know why.
This gentle yet effective cleanser does it all. It gently removes dirt and excess oil, removed makeup, and can act as a gentle mask if left on for a few minutes for extra purifying. Hydrating ingredients including coconut and sunflower oil prevent your skin from being stripped of its moisture, and strawberry seed oil, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and tomato extra provide an antioxidant boost for firming-looking skin. This cleanser is available in a full and travel-size, and if you're wanting to try more from Indie Lee (and trust us, you'll want to!), it's also available in the Discovery Kit.
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Images courtesy of One Love Organics
One Love Organics Botanical E Eye Balm - Byrdie
With so much focus on our eyes during the past year, it's no surprise many of us are treating our eyes to nourishing eye creams that can provide some much-needed hydration to the sensitive skin around our eyes. If you're looking for a new eye product with skin-loving ingredients, One Love Organics Botanical E Eye Balm may be the perfect choice!
Byrdie recently named it the Best Eye Balm thanks to the powerful blend of Vitamin E, organic shea butter, pomegranate, and sea kelp that help provide rich and lasting hydration. You can use it sparingly under makeup to hydrate your skin during the day or as a nighttime eye cream.
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Want to learn more about the other great products we offer at Camera Ready? Click here to see our best selling products including makeup, tools, skincare, hair care, and more!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
New Arrivals We're Loving
Danessa Myricks ColorFix Nude Glaze, Photo courtesy of Danessa Myricks
If you’re like us and get excited for an extended shade range or a new product formula, you’re in for a treat! Let’s talk about some of our newest arrivals and how you can incorporate them into your routine.
Easy & Effortless
There’s just something special about easy-to-use products that take minimal tools and time to apply.
Photos courtesy of ILLAMASQUA & Smashbox Cosmetics
The ILLAMASQUA Color Veil Blushers add a pop of color to your complexion and blend seamlessly onto your skin to ensure a fresh, airbrushed finish with zero caking. If you’re craving a monochromatic look, try ILLAMASQUA's Cream Pigment on the lips, eyes, and cheeks for buildable and water-resistant pigmentation.
Smashbox’s Always On Cream Eyeshadow is the eyeshadow equivalent of their cult classic Always On Liquid Lipstick, and we all know how budge-proof those are! These organic, vegan, and cruelty-free cream eyeshadows have a soft matte finish and can be sheered out for a wash of color. All you need is your finger to seamlessly swipe, blend, and go.
If you love a dewy look, odds are you’ve tried Danessa Myricks’ ColorFix Glaze. This year, she introduced twelve new shades that range from creamy beiges, soft pinks, and rich mochas for the ultimate all-inclusive range of perfect nudes.
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Back to the Basics
While neons and duochromes are still on-trend, primary colors and kit-staple colors are making a comeback.
UV Primaries Hydra Liner Palette, photos courtesy of SUVA Beauty
Get ready for unlimited color mixologies with SUVA Beauty’s UV Primaries Hydra Liner Palette. This compact palette allows you to create a basic liner look or mix up the perfect pastels and every color under the rainbow with ease.
Photos courtesy of Viseart
For eyeshadow lovers, there isn’t a more comprehensive matte palette than Viseart’s Grande Pro 1X. This newly reimagined palette offers 1.5 gram pan sizes that are interchangeable with the newest Etendu collection and adds 11 artist-requested shades that are not available in the original Grande Pro 1. From bridal to editorial, you’ll find the staple shades you need in this palette.
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Complexion Perfection
This spring, it’s all about healthy skin and makeup that looks natural and radiant. Here are our favorite new arrivals to enhance every step of your routine.
If you’ve always wanted to try Murad, you’re in for a treat! Their new kits allow you to try some of their best-sellers to target your exact skincare needs. If you’ve been suffering from blocked pores on your body, the new Acne Control Body Spray will treat and prevent those pesky blemishes.
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Photos courtesy of Make Up For Ever and Stila
Make Up For Ever added a new range of Step 1 Primers to color correct, hydrate, and smooth the appearance of your pores for up to 24-hours. Want to opt for a minimal makeup day? Use one of these primers without additional makeup for a my-skin-but-better look.
Stila’s new One Step Correct Brightening Finishing Powder combines skin-loving and shine-controlling ingredients into a portable compact. This vegan all-in-one finishing powder has Vitamin E and ceramides to hydrate and smooth while the translucent peach, lavender, and mint pigments neutralize, brighten, and counteract redness for a brighter, more even complexion.
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It's Tool Time
Our roundup of new products wouldn’t be complete without the skincare tools we’ve been loving.
Photos courtesy of Jenny Patinkin & Esker Beauty
If you're looking for a tool to brighten your complexion, look no further than Jenny Patinkin. The Uplifting Heart incorporates Gua Sha which originated millennia ago as a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been adapted over the years. It can aid in lymphatic drainage and increase circulation for a glowing complexion. If you want to try your hand at an at-home micro-needling session, the Jenny Patinkin Derma Roller is the tool for you! It has received rave reviews from beauty editors from WWD, The Today Show, and more. The roller's tiny needles create thousands of tiny points of entry for your skincare products to penetrate deeper into your skin.
Another award-winning tool we're proud to offer is the SACHAJUAN Scalp Brush. It allows you to target the hard-to-reach- skin on your head to exfoliate dead skin cells and boost circulation. DAISY Beauty even named it the “Best Hair & Styling Product of 2021” and said it’s “the product you didn't know you needed, and which you - when you have tried it - do not want to be without… It’s like yoga for the scalp!”
Warmer weather is on the way, and it won’t be long before we’re wearing short sleeves and trading in our sweatpants for shorts. Our favorite new tool for glowing skin is the Esker Body Plane. Pulling inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman bathhouses, this body exfoliating tool glides easily over freshly-cleansed skin to slough off dead skin.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Introducing SACHAJUAN: A Simplified Approach to Beautiful Hair
Less is more. Simple is efficient. That’s the idea behind the award-winning hair care brand SACHAJUAN. In this blog, we'll explore what makes SACHAJUAN products unique and how they will elevate your hair care and styling routine.
Behind the Brand
In 1997, internationally renowned Swedish hairdressers Sacha Mitic and Juan Rosenlind co-founded their salon SACHAJUAN in Stockholm, Sweden. After experimenting with different brands, they realized they were unable to find products to achieve the sleek, shiny, and healthy hair they wanted for their clients and decided to create their own line. In 2004, they released their first line of hair care and styling products as a natural next chapter of their professional work and a reflection of the styles they created at their salon.
Ocean Silk Technology
This minimalistic approach to hair care extends into every aspect of their offerings, from product ingredients to packaging design. All of their products are named in a clear, straightforward way, explaining the product’s performance and functionality. It also relies on the innovative yet all-natural technology of their proprietary Ocean Silk Technology. Simple in its roots yet highly effective, Ocean Silk Technology is derived from the extract of two cold-water algae—Rhodophycea and Chondrus. By perfectly combining these ingredients, SACHAJUAN’s Ocean Silk Technology improves elasticity and adds long-lasting moisture and shine to the hair. It works both on the surface and the interior of the hair, nourishing the scalp and adding to the hair’s mineral balance.
SACHAJUAN’s legacy has been built upon a timeless and modern expression of what they believe haircare can and should be about: simplicity. Here’s a deeper dive into some of what SACHAJUAN has to offer.
Hair Care
Your hair deserves a revitalizing hair care regimen that keeps it strong, healthy, and full of life. Luckily, SACHAJUAN has been committed to crafting the perfect hair care solutions for nearly 25 years. Their signature Hair Repair treatment boasts a high concentration of their Ocean Silk Technology, which helps it regenerate the cells underneath your hair and reduce unruly static. Massage Hair Repair into wet hair and rinse after 5-10 minutes for a more manageable mane with a silky shine. For color-treated hair, their Colour Protect Shampoo and Conditioner restore balance to your hair with moisturizing ingredients and UV-protection that extend the life of your color without weighing it down.
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Styling
The perfect finishing touch to any hair care routine is the right styling product, and SACHAJUAN has products aimed at enhancing this final step of your routine. From a dry shampoo mousse to their best selling Ocean Mist Spray, you'll find the perfect styling product for your desired look.
The best selling Ocean Mist Spray adds a just-back-from-the-beach vibe to your hair that mimics the natural styling of a day in the sun and salt water. However, unlike the unpleasant side effects of beach-day hair, SACHAJUAN’s Ocean Mist Spray is made from all-natural ingredients that are never sticky and won’t dry out your hair. Whether you prefer to blow dry, diffuse, or air dry your hair, Ocean Mist Sea Salt Spray creates volume and structure that enhances the natural movement of your hair. If you’re seeking perfectly tousled texture, this is one hair styling product that your bathroom vanity cannot go without.
If you’re looking for the right product to refresh your hair between washes, look no further than SACHAJUAN’s Dry Powder Shampoo and Dark Dry Powder Shampoo. These powder-based sprays are specially formulated to add volume, grip, and structure to the hair. Mitic and Roselind took this technology one-step further and formulated a special dry shampoo for darker tresses. Whereas other dry shampoos can leave unsightly white casts, SACHAJUAN’S Dark Dry Powder Shampoo effortless revitalizes dark hair and gives it a sleek, matte finish without any visible residue. It’s suitable for long or short hair, and it’s available in a travel size that’s easy to throw in your kit for on-set touch-ups!
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Scalp Care
Amidst the conversation of hair care and styling products, your scalp can often be left out. However, scalp care is a crucial part of healthy hair care, which is why SACHAJUAN cares about how you care for your scalp.
SACHAJUAN’s Scalp Shampoo and Scalp Conditioner are a powerful duo that remove dandruff and soothes irritation. Actives such as rosemary oil, menthol, salicylic acid, and ginger extract soothe while maintaining a healthy moisture balance. For best scalp care results, incorporate a one-minute scrub with the SACHAJUAN Scalp Brush during your shampoo and conditioner treatment. This will stimulate blood circulation in your scalp that awakens and rejuvenates your hair follicles. SACHAJUAN’s Scalp Brush is a first-of-its-kind on the Camera Ready shelves, and we’re excited to add it to our hair care product portfolio.
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Explore SACHAJUAN
Are you ready to strip back your hair care routine to only the most effective essentials? Click here to learn more about SACHAJUAN and get started on the path to uncomplicated hair care.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Creating a Self Care Ritual to Fit Your Schedule
No matter how well we manage our schedules, life has a way of throwing a few unexpected curve balls our way. That's why we've created several wellness routines to allow yourself to relax, unwind, and recharge whether you only have a few minutes to spare or a whole day you can dedicate toward your wellbeing. Mix and match these self care ideas to create the ultimate self care ritual that leaves you feeling restored and ready to take on a new day.
If you have 5 minutes:
If you have less than five minutes to dedicate to self care, odds are, your schedule is full of back-to-back activities, so incorporating something that enhances your current everyday routine is essential.
Try a quick five minute facial massage with a Rose Quartz Facial Roller to help massage tense muscles, reduce inflammation, de-puff sensitive skin, and aid with lymphatic drainage. Simply apply your regular skincare products and gently roll in slow, upward motions. In addition to helping your favorite moisturizers and serums absorb faster, this mini massage will increase blood flow to your face and will leave your skin glowing. Elevate this ritual with a sheet mask designed to give maximum results in minimal time like the Patchology FlashMasque Soothe or FlashMasque Hydrate.
If focusing on body and hair care helps you relax more, try incorporating an energizing scrub into your daily ritual. Stress can cause skin irritation, flaking, and itchiness, so give your scalp an exfoliating boost with the Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt or brighten dull and tired skin with the One Love Organics Vitamin C Body Polish. To take this routine to the next level, add an additional two to three minutes of me-time with the Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil to soften, smooth, and add shine to your locks. Follow up with your favorite body lotion, and your ritual is complete!
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If you have 10 minutes:
If your schedule allows for ten minutes of self care time, focus on your body. Both of these easy-to-use tools help promote increased blood flow to your skin giving you an instant glow and help your skin absorb any products you apply after.
Try a quick body brushing session before your shower to gently slough away dry skin (skip your in-shower exfoliating routine on the days you dry brush), or treat yourself to an all over body roller massage post-shower to roll away tension and to stimulate your lymphatic system.
To make the most of your body rolling session, apply a lightweight body oil (the Esker Beauty body oils are lightweight and won't leave a greasy residue) from head to toe. Using light to medium pressure, roll in short strokes all over including neck, chest, shoulders, arms, legs, torso and bottoms of feet. Make sure to roll the direction of natural lymph flow, towards the trunk and heart. If you're in need of extra exfoliation, try the Esker Body Plane.
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If you have 20 minutes:
A full twenty minutes of self care time opens the door for so many relaxing options! In our Instagram survey, many of you said you like to meditate, journal, or reflect upon recent events for your self care ritual. Consider multi-tasking with a mask to elevate the experience. Most facial masks are designed to work in twenty minutes or less, so pick one that targets your skincare concerns and allow it to work its magic while you journal or meditate.
If the thought of a beach vacation lifts your spirits, consider adopting a self-tanning routine to achieve a sun-kissed glow. Don't forget to gently exfoliate before self-tanning for optimal results. To fit the tropical theme, we recommend the Kiehl's Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub for your face and the Milk + Honey Body Polish No. 5 (it smells like luscious lemon and vanilla) to make the most of this routine.
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If you have more than 30 minutes:
If you have thirty or more minutes to indulge in self care, try transforming your bathroom into an at home spa.
Draw a luxurious bath with Milk + Honey, a hyper-clean body and skincare line created by Milk + Honey Spa founder Alissa Bayer. Milk + Honey products are the same formulations used for their in-person spa treatments and offer a wide range of self care focused luxuries that are created from premium, non-toxic ingredients. Soak and soothe tired muscles with a coconut, lemon, and vanilla scented Milk Bath or toss in a citrus-based Bath Bomb with aromatherapeutic essential oils to soothe your skin and calm the mind, while mineral-rich sea salt gently detoxifies and rebalances the body. Scrub away dead skin cells with a Body Polish to complete the at home-spa experience. While enjoying this luxurious bath, don't forget to nurture your lips with their Lip Butter No.40, taking in delicate notes of vanilla and cardamom
Want to try an assortment of Milk + Honey's best sellers but aren't sure where to start? The Travel Essentials set combines seven of their top products to give you the head to toe experience. To elevate this ritual, light a candle and play soft music in the background.
If you want to focus on hair care, we suggest an ultra nourishing hair care routine like the Oribe Gold Lust Collection, Christophe Robin Regenerating Range, or Living Proof Restore and PhD products.
A final option is to spend time targeting and treating areas of your body that are often neglected like your lips. Start by exfoliating your lips with a wet toothbrush and a very gentle cleansing balm like the RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Cream, then apply a lip mask like the Patchology FlashPatch Hydrating Lip Gels for kissably smooth lips. Follow up with your favorite lip balm.
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Need an instant pick me up?
We hope this blog has helped you see you can make the most of every minute in your self care routine. However, if you don't have time to set aside for self care, there are little things you can do to lift your spirits on-the-go.
Remember the facial roller from our five minute routine? The full-size rose quartz roller comes in a Petite version that fits perfectly into your purse and can help you relax during your lunch break or in between meetings. Indulge in a quick aromatherapy moment with the Koh Gen Do Herbal Spa Mist, a nutrient rich multi-functional face mist that helps to hydrate, calm and revitalize with a citrus & eucalyptus aromatic blend to lift the senses with each spray. Consider replacing your usual hand sanitizer with one that incorporates aromatherapy into your purifying routine like the Milk + Honey Hand Purifier or Jao Refresher Sanitizer.
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Ready to relax?
We hope you're feeling inspired to spend more time focusing on your wellbeing, and if you need help creating your perfect self care routine or want to learn more about our products, click here to contact one of our Beauty Advisors to help! If you're ready to put together your our self care routine, click below to get started.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
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February Staff Top Picks
Our February Top Picks are in, and they include a beautiful assortment of products for everyday use! To view past years' favorites, you can always view past Staff Top Picks blogs or our curated collections of 2022 and 2021 favs.
To learn more about what we've been loving this month (and why) keep reading! If you prefer to view all of our products in one place, visit our collection of 2023 Top Picks!
Chelsie's Top Picks
I've been highly anticipating the Sonia Roselli launch, and one of the first items I picked out was the Water Elixir Skin Prep! I've been using it for a few weeks now and I'm already SO in love with it! It's so lightweight and soothing, calms inflammation quickly, and absorbs into my skin almost instantly. I love that it doubles as a serum AND moisturizer. It adds some much needed hydration and helps to build up my skin barrier (check out our Sonia Roselli Live, if you haven't already!). My skin feels so soft, plump, and dewy after using it, and I've noticed a considerable improvement in my skin texture. It's the perfect product to use before makeup, as it gives my skin a lovely, glowing base! I can't wait to use it on my clients and models!
I absolutely LOVE the Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner - it's quickly become one of my go-to products! When I'm having an especially dry day (pretty much every day lately), I quickly spritz some of this on to get an instant boost of moisture. I love that it contains hyaluronic acid, my favorite ingredient, to provide continuous hydration, but what really makes this toner stand out is that it also protects and primes your skin with antioxidants and refreshing ingredients (thank you CoQ10 and Chamomile). Plus, it's a super-fine mist so it doesn't interfere with my makeup! Overall, this toner is perfect for keeping your skin hydrated, refreshed and protected throughout the day!
August's Top Picks
I am totally obsessed with Danessa Myricks' Vision Flush! As a no-makeup makeup fanatic, this is the perfect product to add some color onto your face. I'm personally in love with shade Ballet Slippers and use it as blush whenever I can along with a pop on my eyes. It is super soft, creamy, and incredibly pigmented. A few taps covers everything I need.
I also love love love the Dose of Colors Velvet Mousse Lipsticks. They have a range of gorgeous deep colors (my fav is Spicy) that are highly pigmented and a super soft non-drying formula. These are my go to for date night and will last through it all while still being super comfortable on your lips!
Holly's Top Picks
I am slowly transitioning my makeup routine to all cream products and the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush has become my newest obsession! Every shade is so beautiful and flattering. It's so easy to blend and dries down very nicely - I don't even need to set it with a powder blush. I love wearing them when I do a very natural makeup look to keep my face looking fresh and radiant!
My second pick for the month is one I've been wanting to buy for a while and am so glad I caved! I never felt like I needed to invest in a nice makeup light to do my skincare and makeup until I came across the Glamcor RIKI Skinny LED Vanity Mirror. It truly has changed my morning and night routine! It is so nice to sit down in the morning in front of great lighting to do my skincare/makeup while sipping on my morning coffee! Talk about self care! It is also super easy to travel with considering the size. I am IN LOVE with this light.
Calvin's Top Picks
I know a great lipstick formula when I see one, and the new Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Nudes are amazing. Longwear, highly pigmented, a beautiful and line smoothing soft matte finish, super lightweight on the lips, AND a nude for all skin tones? This revolutionary formula is the answer to lip color. Swipe, Swipe, Go!!!
Since skin prep is an essential step of my job as a makeup artist, I had to name the Rituel de Fille Thorn Milk Hydrating Skin Mist as my second top pick (one of my coworkers selected it last month, but it's just that good that it needs to be name a top pick again)! I have extremely dry skin, so I like to test products on myself to see how they'll perform on clients with similar skin types, and knowing how the product performs all day is also the best way to elevate your artistry. Great makeup artists will know how the products will look all day/night long. This makes my feel hydrated, healthy and relaxed. I use it on clients right before all other skin prep just to give that layer of hydration to the skin so that it's not soaking up all the other products.
Liz's Top Picks
Even though I've curated the best skincare routine (thanks to having the best brands to choose from at work!), there are times my skin doesn't like to behave. It has texture and some spots that are prone to being oily while others want to be bone dry. When Sonia Roselli told me about her Water Oil Skin Prep, I was intrigued, but I have to say that it's really one of a kind. It's lightweight and locks in hydration. My skin is left with less texture and feels balanced. Plus, it makes my life on the go easier and helps me look flawless when I wear makeup. Hands down a must-have for my every day essentials.
Apparently, I am on an oil kick right now, and R+Co's Mirror Smoothing Oil has made a huge difference in my hair. I have long, fine, wavy hair with bleached ends and oily roots. I have been trying to find the perfect thing to make my hair dazzle even though it needs a trip to the salon ASAP. I have found some really amazing products, but I ALWAYS have issues with my ends getting dry and frizzy within a day of a fresh wash. I started using R+Co's Mirror Smoothing Oil about a month ago, and it has changed my game. I use it on my ends when my hair is wet, and I also touch up with it when it's dry. Since I started using it, I haven't felt like my ends are dry. If they start to feel like they need a drink, I grab more oil and give it some love. It's lightweight, so it doesn't weigh down my hair at any point and my hair is glossier than ever. I started using it on my daughter's hair and have seen a huge difference in how healthy her hair looks. I don't know if I can ever live without it now.
Morgan's Top Picks
I love products that help me get ready and out the door in minimal time, so Sydney Grace's Cream Shadows have been my go to! They come in a variety of gorgeous shades that suit any look from subtle to bold! It is true that they are smudge proof, but they will easily wash off with a cleanser! Theylast the entire day without creasing or moving. Unlike some other cream shadows, you have some time to work with before it dries to ensure you're happy with the look, and a little goes a long way. Warm Glow is my favorite color. It's definiely a must-try for cream shadow lovers.
My second favorite this month is Grande Cosmetics Lash Serum. Lash serum is an excellent way to repair lash damage caused by mascara, extensions, and false lashes. Grande Cosmetics has the best serum on the market right now. You have to be consistent in order to see the results of thicker and more lashes, but it is well worth it!
Jess's Top Picks
If you’re a naturally wavy/curly girl - I HIGHLY suggest this Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray! I like to do the *bare minimum* when it comes to styling my hair. After a shower, I towel dry, add some leave-in and curl product, then braid my hair when damp overnight. When I wake up, I take the braid out, run my fingers through the waves, and spritz on a generous amount of this spray to maintain the curl and de-frizz! It LOOKS like it took hours to style, but really minimal effort! A win/win in my book.
If you, like me, are a chapstick babe - you should try RMS Beauty's Tinted Daily Lip Balm! It looks and feels luxurious without that sticky and drying feel of lipstick (iykyk). With a hint of color, it’s subtle yet natural looking while FEELING amazing.
Feeling Inspired?
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
January Staff Top Picks
We're kicking off our Staff Top Picks with a clean slate with our favorite products that we've used so far in 2023! To view past years' favorites, you can always view past Staff Top Picks blogs or our curated collections of 2022 and 2021 favs.
To learn more about what we've been loving this month (and why) keep reading! If you prefer to view all of our products in one place, visit our collection of 2023 Top Picks!
Chelsie's Top Picks
I've talked about my favorite brow product (the Inglot Playinn Soap Brow!), but this month, I wanted to shine a much-deserved spotlight on my favorite brow tool, the MYKITCO Pro My Brushed Brow 2.3! One end has stiff bristles that look almost like a tiny hair brush to fluff up your brows, and the other has a spoolie to set those tiny hairs in place. It's one of my favorite tools in my kit!
The makeup item I have been loving is RMS Re Dimension Hydra Power Blush. It has the prettiest finish that makes your skin look healthier, almost glowy, and it helps my skin look even more radiant.
Maria's Top Pick
I've always loved hydrating facial mists, and the Rituel de Fille Thorn Milk has become a staple in my collection. Aside from just looking cool (it has a bi-phase liquid that needs to be shaken up to be mixed), it instantly soothes and calms your skin as soon as you spritz it on. Any dry patches or light irrititation I have is instantly smoothed over, and it plays so well under makeup!
All of my foundations have layered on top of it beautifully, and it keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day, so any dryness or makeup breakup I'd experience due to my skin getting drier throughout the day is gone. That says a lot, especially because we're in the middle of winter!
The other thing I've been using nonstop since I bought it is the Artis Mini Palm Brush. I am really picky when it comes to foundation application tools because the foundations I tend to like are the types that dry down super quickly, so they give you less time to blend and tend to look streaky if not used properly.
However, this Artis brush changes all of that! I was able to blend out the foundation on my entire face with less time spent blending and no need to apply more product to the brush - I was shocked that I could cover my entire face with less product than normal! I was even able to lightly tap the brush on areas I wanted fuller coverage (like over the sun spots on my cheeks), and it built up beautifully.
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Holly's Top Picks
Nothing is keeping my summer glow like TheBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer, Shadow, and Contour Powder! I have been getting so many compliments about how glowy I look when wearing this product. It blends like a dream and is the perfect shade for transitioning to the colder months! I cannot recommend this product enough!
The second item I can't stop using is Mehron Barrier Spray. This setting spray is getting the job done for me during these colder months! Most setting sprays leave my face feeling stiff and dry, and while I don't normally mind that during the warmer months, I want something more hydrating as the weather starts to cool down. It brings the perfect amount of hydration back into my skin without feeling like my makeup is going to slide off my face. This is a staple during the fall/winter time!
Calvin's Top Picks
If you're looking for a powder like none other, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Matte Setting Powder is it; up to 24-hour wear (trust me, I've tested it), a matte formula that never creases and never shines, and it looks like the skin of an angel. Not kidding. I am a makeup artist and photographer, so I am very picky with how products look, and this one delivers. Even on photoshoots, I pack this powder under the eyes to lock in concealer, and it just leaves the most flawless, blurred, and smooth finish. The best part? I never have to touch up the model.
Now, for my second pick for the month: Glow, Glow, Glow, Glow!!! Do you want a natural glow? Do you want it to look realistic? We got you. Rituel de Fille's Thorn Oil Priming Facial Elixir is super hydrating but leaves the most gorgeous skin-like glow I've ever seen. Even with foundation over it, it gives this rich subtle skin. Feels beautiful, looks incredible.
Liz's Top Picks
I have to admit that I try everything Saint Jane launches because I have yet to be disappointed, and I am truly blown away by the Hydrabloom Body Silk. This lotion locks in hydration without leaving my skin feeling greasy or heavy. I saw an immediate, calming, and hydrating response in my skin texture to this cream (I have keratosis pilaris), and the smell is so relaxing. It's the perfect touch to add a little relaxation or self care into your day and would make an amazing gift to encourage the same for others.
I have been on a path of trying a million hair products as I am always looking for the next best thing, and Philip B's Forever Shine Collection caught me off guard. My hair is fine, wavy, and highlighted so it tends to be oily and flat at the roots and quite dry on the ends plus I am a mom on the go who does not always have time to blow out my hair. My hair has been left with a beautiful shine with zero frizz, defined waves, and perfect volume with or without heat. The scent is perfect for the colder season, and I have to admit I put the hair product sampling on hold for now as I am in awe with the results this collection has given my hair.
Morgan's Top Picks
This winter, I've been treating my skin to a bit of TLC with the Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches. They are excellent if you want something hydrating and refreshing, and they don't slip and slide around like some other eye patches can. I look like I'm more alert and awake after using them, and I've even gotten my husband hooked on them! He appreciates that they smooth and lighten his dark circles.
Another must-have for me has been the Insert Name Here Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Essence. This product was one of the many reasons I was thrilled to bring on Insert Name Here. I love this thing! Do you have flyways? Not anymore! Do you have thin hair that doesn't like going in a ponytail? Not anymore! I use this when my hair is up or down. My daughter has fine hair and her baby hairs are unmanageable. However, this works wonders for getting her hair to behave!
Jess's Top Picks
If your skin errs more on the oily side like mine, do yourself a favor and ADD 👏 TO 👏 CART 👏. I don’t love it when my skin looks too matte, which is why I love Jason Wu's Magic Matte Oil! It takes away the “bad shine” while somehow still keeping the “good shine”, and doesn’t clog up my pores nor break me out! There's a reason we keep selling out of it - it's because it's that good!
I have also been really enjoying Jason Wu Beauty The Freckled Boy for the cutest faux freckles. Sometimes, you just need a good freckle day, and on those days, I use this to summon my inner freckle-faced goddess. Subtle but natural, which is exactly how I like it!
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Ready to experience the products we can't get enough of? Click here to start exploring or top picks or click below to discover more great products. To learn more about our top picks from 2022, click here.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Benefits of CBD Beauty Products
If you've ever asked yourself what the benefits of CBD in skincare, hair care, and even makeup are, you're not alone! January is CBD Awareness Month, and we wanted to share some of the perks you can enjoy when incorporating it into your beauty routine.
To celebrate, we are pleased to say we partnered with our best selling CBD Beauty Brand Fitish to gift you a Deluxe Mini Don't Sweat It, a $12 value, with any CBD Beauty Purchase*.
You may view the entire collection of qualifying products using the button below!
Explore CBD Beauty
*Your complimentary Deluxe Mini FITISH Don't Sweat It will automatically appear at checkout when you have a qualifying item in your bag. Available while supplies last, and only complimentary Deluxe Mini FITISH Don't Sweat It per qualifying order.
First, let's tackle the top questions about CBD when it comes to beauty: What is CBD, and will it get me high if I use CBD beauty products?
CBD is a natural compound derived from the cannabis plant. Heralded for its restorative power for all skin types, including acne-prone and sensitive skin, CBD is proven to help reduce inflammation and support the skin’s natural healing process. That's why we've added award-winning CBD-infused skincare and hair care brands to our Camera Ready family!
Now, as far as if CBD Beauty products will get you high. The answer is no. CBD is one of 100+ cannabinoids (chemical compound found in hemp plants) that stabilizes the body and helps maintain health. You’ll find traces of CBD in marijuana, but CBD alone is non-psychoactive and legal to purchase in an isolated form.
The cannabinoid compound infamously known to get you high is called THC. This particular plant derivative is responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana.
*Disclaimer - As with any big change in your skincare or hair care regimen that focuses on ingredients, if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you're reading this article to decide if you'd like to use this product on a child, we highly recommend checking with your doctor first.
Before and after photo from Fitish Beauty
Benefit #1 of CBD in skincare and hair care: CBD can alleviate acne, redness, and inflammation
CBD oil is an effective and natural anti-inflammatory. Those who suffer from inflammatory skin conditions, like rosacea, benefit from the soothing properties found inside CBD. This miracle ingredient also reduces breakouts and calms redness by decreasing excessive levels of oil produced by the skin – a major trigger for acne-prone skin.
Our Top Picks:
For those suffering from stress-related hair loss, hair care products infused with CBD like FITISH Plumping Hair Serum can help reduce inflammation of the scalp - one of the biggest contributing factors to non-hereditary hair loss!
For those wanting to tone down the redness on their face, FITISH Tone Down Spray has become pro favorites thanks to the cooling effect and instant relief. For those with oily skin, we love FITISH Don't Sweat It. For added hydration, seal in moisture with the nourishing CBD-infused Saint Jane Luxury Beauty Serum.
Photo and study results by Saint Jane for their Hydrabloom Body Silk
Benefit #2 of CBD in skincare and hair care: It provides nourishment to sensitive skin and can alleviate some skin conditions
CBD oil inhibits flare-ups in some skin conditions, like psoriasis and eczema, and helps soothe sensitive, easily-irritated skin. Incorporate a CBD-infused beauty product into your daily routine to nourish skin and lock in moisture for healthy, glowing skin.
Our Picks:
For a lotion that's great to use all over the body, try Saint Jane Hydrabloom Body Silk. Powerful ingredients like their Sea Flower Complex firm and tone while wild chamomile, hyaluronic acid, and jasmine provide deep hydration, soothing moisture, and soften the skin. If you love a body product that provides a soothing cooling sensation, FITISH Tone Down Body Cream has peppermint and caffeine for additional benefits!
Key ingredients in KOVO Bakuchiol Serum11 Alternative Retinol
Benefit #3 of CBD in skincare and hair care: CBD can slow down some of the effects of aging
CBD in skincare combats the visible signs of aging with powerful antioxidant properties. Along with reducing inflammation, it can rejuvenate a dull complexion, even skin tone, and help smooth fine lines and wrinkles. That’s the power of CBD.
The CBD-focused brands we offer including KOVO, FITISH, and Saint Jane, have also upped the anti-aging benefits with peptides, other calming botanicals like chamomile, and antioxidants like green tea.
Our Top Picks:
FITISH Beauty’s Dewing It CBD Moisturizer soothes irritation, calms redness, and gently nourishes with anti-aging ingredients for all skin types. If you're looking for an oil-based serum, we recommend KOVO Bakuchiol Serum11 Alternative Retinol.
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Are you ready to experience the calming and soothing benefits of CBD in your Beauty Products? Explore our entire collection here!, or click the images below to explore our top CBD-focused beauty brands!
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FITISH is the first CBD-infused skincare line designed to set and refresh any makeup look from work, to the gym, and everything in between.
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Experience luxurious skincare and makeup products that incorporate calming botanicals and sustainably sourced ingredients.
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Made with argan oil, peptides, CBD, & probiotics, this carefully curated line offers effective skincare solutions for all skin types. Cruelty free, vegan, plant-based, and non-toxic.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Best of Camera Ready Cosmetics - Our 2022 Highlights
The calendar may officially say it's 2023, but we can't help but look back with gratitude for all of your support in 2022!
From the biggest launch we've ever had (the Theresa is Lethal Collection with Lethal Cosmetics and Theresa is Dead) to providing a few PRO Tips on why some of the viral products and trends you saw actually work (like Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, how to use the Aqua Chromes from the Danessa Myricks Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette, and Hailey Bieber's lip lining hack), our team has been curating the best in beauty and crafting blogs and tutorials to help you not only Shop Like a PRO but to experience the best in beauty like a PRO!
As fun and exciting as those memories are for us, our favorite memories and projects have YOU, our Camera Ready Community, at the center of it all! From providing you with a better shopping experience to celebrating what being Camera Ready means to you, making the best in beauty more accessible is our favorite part of 2022!
Our top 3 highlights of 2022 are:
Launching our updated website in May
Offering you more hair care options
Our I Am Camera Ready Campaign
Learn more about our favorite moments from 2022:
2022 Highlight #1: We updated our website in May 2022 to make exploring easier
The last few years have changed how people shop for their beauty products, and it highlighted the fact that our website was in major need of an upgrade to give you the best experience possible! We worked hard to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for from the comfort of your couch because our community deserves an online shopping experience that resembles shopping in-store with our beauty experts and makeup artists. Each guest that comes through our doors at our Dallas, TX, showroom gets personalized recommendations based on what they're shopping for, and this 2022 highlight brought you one step closer to that experience!
We added new 'filters' like formula, coverage, and finish on our website so you could zero in on the product you want - like searching for a cream foundation with full coverage and a natural finish.
We also added the ability to shop by concern, so if you are looking for skincare that can help with texture, cover or treat dark spots, or provide extra moisture, you'll find products specific to your own beauty needs with a simple click! Are you a makeup artist (or want to Shop Like a PRO)? We have a collection of kit essentials curated for you! Finally, we launched our first quiz to help you find the hair care that's right for your individual needs!
2022 Highlight #2: We added more hair care to our assortment than ever
We take the feedback and requests from our beauty community seriously, and we sent a survey to our most loyal customers in 2021 to learn what our customers wanted us to offer more of. The answer: hair care! We proudly added several of the most requested brands including OLAPLEX, R+Co, R+Co Bleu, Fekkai, IGK, and Insert Name Here so that we could be your favorite destination for all of your beauty needs.
Have any suggestions for brands or products you'd like to see us add this year? Click here to send our team an email!
To learn more about all of the new brands we added in 2022, click the links below, or read this blog:
Fekkai
Artis
Kovo
R+Co
R+Co Bleu
IGK
OLAPLEX
Buxom Cosmetics
Insert Name Here
2022 Highlight #3: Celebrating what beauty means to YOU with our I Am Camera Ready Campaign
The number of new beauty trends and products in 2022 was dizzying, and it left a lot of makeup lovers feeling overwhelmed.
We ran our I Am Camera Ready Campaign in the fall of 2022 to remind folks that there's no true definition of what beauty should look like and that it's okay if you don't feel the need to wear makeup all the time or feel compelled to try the latest trends. To us, the world of beauty and beauty products should be inclusive and a means of personal expression.
We partnered with some of the biggest names in the beauty industry like @Paintedbyspencer, Danessa Myricks, Theresa is Dead, and more to share this message through Instagram Lives, blogs, tutorials, and more. If you missed out on all the fun, don't worry! You can always view our past I Am Camera Ready blogs to learn more and to relive the fun!
Feeling Inspired?
Those are our favorite moments of 2022, but we want to know, what were your favorite Camera Ready moments? Connect with us on social media (find us on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube) to share yours, or send us an email!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The New Brands We Added in 2022
Here at Camera Ready Cosmetics, it's our mission to find the best products that live up to high standards, are a great value, or offer something unique to the beauty industry. We know there are a lot of great products to choose from, but we get it! It can be overwhelming to look for the best hair care, find the perfect foundation for your skin type, or to find exactly what you're looking for.
That's why we have a dedicated team of beauty industry veterans including makeup artists, skincare experts, an esthetician, lifelong beauty lovers, and more. We personally test the brands and products we offer to ensure it meets our high standards so that we know you'll love them, too. Of course, we also take your feedback and requests into consideration, and we've proudly added nine new brands that many of you have asked us for this year!
The Brands we added this year are::
Fekkai
Artis
Kovo
R+Co
R+Co Bleu
IGK
OLAPLEX
Buxom Cosmetics
Insert Name Here
Learn more about the brands we proudly added to our Camera Ready family of brands this year!
Fekkai
Experience your dream hair with innovative hair care products from Fekkai. We proudly added this hair care brand to our lineup after seeing a need for more natural ingredients and to offer more products that are perfect for curls, kinks, and coils! You’ll only find nature-based ingredients in these salon-grade formulas that are free of silicones, sulfates, phthalates, and parabens.
Some of the best-selling products include Clean Stylers Straight Balm, Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray, and Shea Butter Intense Oil! You have to try the Apple Cider Detox collection! This trio consists of a scrub, shampoo, and rinse, and uses Apple Cider Vinegar for the ultimate detox for your scalp and hair from product build-up and environmental pollution.
Artis
Discover a makeup application experience that is unlike any other brush you’ve used before! Artis designs products that are beautiful to handle and functionally superior to use. We welcomed their line of innovative makeup application tools after experiencing flawless application. The secret to their application is the superior blending is fibre powered by an ultra-fine tip that blends on a microscopic level. Bristles absorbing the majority of your foundation? Not with CosmeFibre, the product is held at the fibre tips instead of being absorbed through the fibre’s length.
If you are looking for a new foundation brush be sure to explore their best sellers: Elite Oval 7 Mirror, Palm Brush Mirror, and Brush Cleansing Foam.
Kovo
This sustainable beauty brand has natural ingredients to rehydrate and soothe skin. We brought KOVO Essentials into our family of brands to offer CBD skincare that gently nourishes and strengthens the barrier of your skin. Made with argan oil, peptides, CBD, & probiotics, this carefully curated line offers effective skincare solutions for all skin types. Best of all, the undereye patches do not budge, so throw them on and continue your routine without them sliding off your face!
If you are looking for CBD skincare products try Bakuchiol Serum11 Alternative Retinol or Bio-Cellulose Undereye Patches.
R + Co
R+Co has been one of our most popular new brands this year and for great reason! They are a collective of some of the most forward-thinking, rule-bending hairstylists in the business with a combined century of hairdressing knowledge and experience. Award-winning products offer immediate results that do exactly what the label claims to do. You have probably seen their products going viral on Tiktok showing mind-blowing results or eye-catching packaging. All R+Co’s formulas are color-safe, heat and UV-protective, vegan, and cruelty-free, for worry-free hair styling.
Products that really stand out are the Dart Pomade Stick, Outer Space Flexible Hairspray, as well as Television Perfect Hair Shampoo and Conditioner.
R + Co Bleu
Statement-making style. Editorial edge. Salon know-how. R+Co BLEU is the couture-caliber capsule collection from R+Co. We saw a desire for sustainable luxury haircare and knew R+Co Bleu would be the perfect addition to the Camera Ready Cosmetics family of brands. Combining modernity and style with breakthrough innovations in formulation, sustainability, and iconic packaging design, this new range brings glamour, sophistication, and unparalleled quality to daily hair care.
If you are new to R+Co Bleu products try Bleu Daily Forecast Finishing Spray, Bleu Lifestyler Volume & Texture Spray, or Bleu Rose Water Wave Spray.
IGK
Four innovative stylists founded IGK from various parts of the globe and vastly different backgrounds to create styling products for the modern generation. They unified for a single vision: to create products designed to fit the lives and needs of the client and hairstylist. By focusing on the needs of their clients, they block out the noise and deliver exactly what their look demands — easy solutions, the most current looks, and cuts with multiple styling options. So what’s the hype? IGK’s haircare lineup can tame the wildest frizz and the First Class line refreshes the dirtiest of hair with the help of heavy-duty charcoal.
Try out the dry shampoo with a cult following, First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo.
OLAPLEX
Adding Olaplex was a no-brainer for us! Who doesn’t want strong, healthy hair at home? When it comes to bond building and hair repair, OLAPLEX has you covered! They offer a complete hair repair system that treats hair-like skin–with a customizable routine and scientifically proven ingredient technology. Patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™ in every step means any hair type can create a routine to treat, maintain, and protect from all the ways daily life damages hair. Scientifically proven. Stylist approved. Camera Ready Cosmetics favorite.
Build healthy bonds with No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, and No.7 Bonding Oil.
Buxom Cosmetics
When it comes to slaying the lip gloss and lip plumping game, nobody does it better than Buxom Cosmetics. We have curated their best sellers to ensure you have all the perfect lip gloss shades for the ultimate nude lip, red lip, or whatever you are in the mood for. You’ll love the custom shade that reacts to your lip’s pH level, product innovation is only one of the many reasons we love Buxom.
When your lips need a little pick me up, reach for Full-On Plumping Lip Cream Gloss, Full-On Plumping Lip Matte, or Power-Full Plump Lip Balm.
Insert Name Here
We finally took the plunge into hot tools and clip-in extensions this year and added the popular brand Insert Name Here to our lineup! The easy-to-use clip-in hair extensions are perfect for that special touch. Whether you’re looking for instant volume & length, a DIY transformation, or simply a serotonin boost, INH has solutions that are focused on superior quality.
Their hot tools offer customizable rapid heating giving you volume that lasts. Don’t even worry about the damage, the pro-grade technology promotes healthier styling and less hair breakage. Plus, there are so many products that will combat a multitude of hair issues, like detangling sprays and fly-away hair essence. You might have seen INH collaborate with your favorite influencers like @itsmyrayeraye.
If you are looking for an easy up-do, the Jordynn Ponytail Extension is for you and available in 11 shades!
Feeling Inspired?
We hope you love our newest brands as much as we do! To explore more of our newest arrivals, click here.
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Hair Care & Styling Products of 2022
When it comes to hair care and styling products, 2022 was a big year for us thanks to the addition of top hair care brands including R+Co, R+Co Bleu, IGK, Fekkai, and OLAPLEX. This year, we welcome two newcomers to our Top Hair Care List!
To create our Best of Lists, we take several factors into consideration including what products were buzzed about the most on social media, the ones that kept selling out, and what items were searched for the most on our website!
Our top 3 hair care and hair styling products of 2022 are:
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
R+Co Dart Pomade Stick
OLAPLEX No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Learn more about our Top 3 Hair Care and Hair Styling Products of 2022
Top Hair Care & Styling Product of 2022 #1: Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
When it comes to hair care, a great dry shampoo can take a sub-part hair day and make it your best hair day in no time! The Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo has been an industry favorite for several years now thanks to the addictive scent, how quickly it absorbs oil and the fact it doesn't leave a white cast or residue.
Top Hair Care & Styling Product of 2022 #2: R+Co Dart Pomade Stick
There's nothing worse than spending time and effort into creating the perfect hairstyle only to be plagued by pesky flyaways, but that's where the Dart Pomade Stick comes in! This palm-sized powerhouse has a pomade designed to make even the most stubborn flyaways and baby hairs behave.
Top Hair Care & Styling Product of 2022 #3: OLAPLEX No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
We held a hair care survey late 2021 and asked you which hair care brand you'd like us to add this year, so we were thrilled to launch OLAPLEX this fall during our I Am Camera Ready campaign! It easily found its way into our Top 3 Hair Care List this year!
Our best selling OLAPLEX product has been their No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, followed closely by their No 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo.
Feeling Inspired?
Those are the top 3 Hair Care Products of 2022! Do you own any of them? You can explore all of our great Hair Care offerings here!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
5 Tips on How to Keep Your Hair in Top-Notch Shape as the Weather Cools Down
Quick temperature changes can wreak havoc on your hair, but don’t worry! We’ve got you and your tresses covered! We've enlisted the help of our in-house Hair Care Expert, Jess, for tips on how to combat the effects of cold weather on your hair and not hide under a hat!
IN THIS BLOG, WE WILL BE DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING FALL AND WINTER HAIR HACKS TO KEEP YOUR PREVENT DAMAGE AND REPAIR WEATHER-STRESSED STRANDS
Scale back on the hot showers
Refrain from over-washing your hair
Double up on moisturizing
Change up your post-shower routine
Limit heat-styling
Tip #1: Take it easy on the hot showers during the winter
As nice as it is to take a steamy shower after a long chilly day, while it may FEEL nice - it is quite damaging! Hot water strips away your hair's (and skin’s) natural oils, which in turn dries up the shaft of your hair. We know, it’s a bummer but your hair will thank you! We recommend washing your hair in warm or lukewarm water and if you’re feeling bold - switch to cold water at the very end to help seal the hair follicles and lock in moisture!
If this tip sounds familiar, it’s because our in-house skincare expert suggests the same thing for cooler-weather skincare!
PRO Tip: Using a more emollient lotion with occlusive ingredients (like petrolatum, squalene, jojoba oil, or olive oil) on the hands and body along with a facial oil can also help seal in moisture and slow moisture loss during the drier seasons.
Tip #2: Cut back on frequent hair washes during the fall and winter
Overwashing can alter the PH of your skin, especially if your hair is prone to dryness. Give your scalp’s natural oils a chance to do their job of replenishing those locks! If your hair is on the oily side, we recommend a good dry shampoo between washes to extend your hairstyle! We recommend our First Class Charcoal Detox Shampoo by IGK! This dry shampoo packs a punch on even the oiliest of scalps, and contains a charcoal powder that eliminates odor + oil!
Tip #3: Double up on Moisturizing during the winter
Restore moisture during cooler months by giving your dry or fine hair a deep conditioning hair treatment every week. Applying a hair mask will do wonders, and helps replenish + restore the moisture that’s been lost in your dry scalp. Temperature changes from dry heat indoors + cold air can cause the moisture on your scalp and skin to deplete. We recommend Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask 1-2x per week as a conditioning and reparative mask treatment!
Tip #4: Change up your post-shower routine for fall and winter
Hair is more susceptible to breakage when it’s wet, so after showering, try not to rub your hair dry! Instead, gently press the water out with a soft, microfiber towel, and comb your hair softly with a wide-tooth comb while it’s still damp, working from the ends upwards. We recommend using a soft brush, like the R+Co Detangling Brush, and waiting until your hair is about 80% air-dried before combing and blow drying.
PRO Tip: Avoid harsh bristled brushes! They can tear up your hair follicles, so opt for a brush that is more gentle if you can!
Tip #5: Avoid overheating your hair during the fall and winter
We know it’s hard to resist using styling tools, especially when the weather is brisk, but if you can go without - your locks will thank you for it! Most flat and curling irons nowadays heat up to 450 degrees (twice the temperature at which water boils), so if you must use them, make sure to adjust the temperature settings on your styling tools to eliminate damage. You can get creative and try using braids, buns, twists, and ponytails to give your hair a much-needed break from the heat!
Feeling Inspired?
We hope this blog has given you a few hair care tips to keep your locks looking camera ready! If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Expers are here to help, so click here to send them an email.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Fall Wedding Hair Prep
Weddings and all their moving parts are notorious for high-stress levels. It’s easy to say “leave it to the wedding planner”; however, modern-day brides and grooms going DIY and taking on the planning themselves! Some things don’t have to be stressful, though, like your hair. With an endless to-do list leading up to the big day, there are steps you can take now to have the perfect bride and groom wedding day hair!
Healthy hair makes everything easier, whether you have a color transformation planned or to elevate your wedding look— with a bit of planning, you can de-stress with some OLAPLEX self-care while leveling up your wedding hair.
Step 1 : Consult with your hairdresser
A Stand-Alone Treatment and 4-IN-1 Treatment should follow the consultation for your wedding look. Your hair can always be healthier, so a salon-grade OLAPLEX session is just what it needs to look flawless on the wedding day. A Stand-Alone Treatment uses OLAPLEX Nº.1, the patented OLAPLEX concentrate to rebuild hair, and OLAPLEX Nº.2, the concentrate with a cream additive. This is the strongest repair available for broken hair.
The OLAPLEX 4-IN-1 Moisture Mask works quickly and efficiently to address dryness in even the most severe cases. When tested on damaged hair, 4-IN-1 provided 74% More Moisture, 84% More Shine, 84% More Smoothness, and 94% Saw More Body. A moisture mask is imperative for anyone with a Fal/Winter wedding, with hair recovering from damaging summer sun. Moisturized hair increases manageability, meaning all those hairstyle tests and your wedding day style will come with ease and look better.
Step 2: At home prep
In-salon treatments will jumpstart your hair into shape, but at-home maintenance will bring it to the next level. Let’s face it; weddings are all about being extra! Weekly treatments with the at-home versions of the aforementioned treatments will keep your hair healthy and hydrated. Use OLAPLEX Nº.0 and Nº.3 together to rebuild your hair at home intensely. It’s the closest one can get to salon-grade OLAPLEX at home, so we recommend treating your hair as often as you like to keep it strong and healthy.
There are little steps you can take to make a tremendous impact on your hair. You can rebuild your hair just by shampooing and conditioning with OLAPLEX Nº.4 and Nº.5. Keep in mind; every OLAPLEX product will rebuild bonds as it’s the baseline, whether it’s intensive like the Nº.0 or incorporated in the formula like Nº.4 and Nº.5. For blondes, keep your color bright, fresh, and healthy with OLAPLEX Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer in between toners.
The last step, and an easy one to incorporate, is styling with OLAPLEX. Protection is imperative, and what better way to do so than letting OLAPLEX do the work while you style. OLAPLEX Nº.6 Bond Smoother reduces frizz for up to 72 hours, adds leave-in moisture, rebuilds bonds, and increases manageability. Perfect for any hair type, add a pea-sized amount, then work your way up from there if needed. While you should stray from pre-wedding thermal styling, there are occasions, like rehearsals and events, you’ll want to style for. For that, use OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil for heat protection up to 450ºF, shine, moisture, and bond-building.
Once you find a routine, all of this becomes a balanced ritual and one that will give you stunning wedding day hair and best practices for keeping it up after!
Ready to transition experience the world of OLAPLEX for Camera Ready Hair?
Your best hair days are just getting started! Stay tuned for more great tips from OLAPLEX or explore their entire range of products.
Images & information courtsey of our friends at OLAPLEX
Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready with hair care?
We're here to help YOU get camera ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the hair care and hair styling products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get camera ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more and to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, and more!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Fall Transition Hair Care with Olaplex
Time for damage control. You might have listened to our advice to treat your hair all Summer, but maybe you were enjoying all the summer fun and forgot. As we transition to Fall from the most damaging season for hair, it’s time to check in with your hair to address the concerns.
Whether you are entering Fall with significant damage or want to enter the season as healthy as possible, there’s an at-home ritual for you. A balanced OLAPLEX routine will rebuild and moisturize your hair, making it flawless for Fall makeovers or perfect hair days.
Step 1 to Transitioning Your Hair Care Routine for Fall: Address the state of your hair
Texture and feel check.
You know your hair best and what it feels like at its healthiest. Do you notice breakage? Dryness? Is your natural texture more limp than usual? Take notes if you notice any of the three, then move on to the next step.
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Is there any noticeable damage to your hair? This includes breakage and split ends, color fading, lightened hair from the sun, and overall lack of body and shine. Add your observations to your notes, and get ready for a reboot!
Step 2: Build a ritual for your hair
For Damaged Hair:
Breakage meets its match with the Intensive Bond Building Treatment and Hair Perfector. This treatment is safe to use as often as needed, but we have a guide according to your damage level that may help you get started. For healthy hair, treat once weekly with OLAPLEX Nº.0 and Nº.3. Dampen the hair with Nº.0, wait ten minutes, then apply Nº.3 directly on top, combing through to saturate. Wait an additional ten minutes or longer, then shampoo out with OLAPLEX Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo. You will see amazing results for damaged hair by catapulting your hair back to health with three treatments weekly.
For Hair Dryness:
Bond building moisture comes as OLAPLEX Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask. This treatment gives your hair 4x more moisture, 2x more shine, 6x smoothness, and more body. Typically, compromised, color-treated, and curly hair need the most moisture, but you know your hair best. Start with one treatment weekly and go up from there if needed. Apply to damp hair after shampooing with OLAPLEX Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, then comb through to thoroughly saturate and wait ten minutes. Rinse when complete, then style as usual!
For Hair Maintenance:
Set your hair up for success between treatments with bond-building styling products for daily repair. We love to cocktail OLAPLEX Nº.6 Bond Smoother and OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil. Together, the two provide bond-building, heat protection up to 450ºF, shine, increased manageability, reduced frizz for up to 72 hours, and leave-in moisture. For blondes going brassy, use the new OLAPLEX Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer to keep your blonde strong, bright, and hydrated between salon sessions.
Ready to transition your hair care for the cooler weather? Check Out All Of OLAPLEX's Hair Styling Products to Get Camera Ready.
That's it! Your hair will be in tip top shape for the cooler months. Stay tuned for more great tips from OLAPLEX or explore their entire range of products.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Fall/Winter 2022 Trend Forecast: Buyers' Edition
Our Buyers here at Camera Ready are lucky to see sneak peeks of new releases and can often see trends developing before they're officially viral on TikTok, so we asked them to share their insights into this year's hottest Fall and Winter Trends as well as their top picks to achieve each one!
EDITOR'S NOTE: Our goal is to help you feel Camera Ready no matter what, and while we love following the trends, it's important to remember to do what makes you look and feel your best! If you have any questions or want a personal recommendation, contact one of our Beauty Experts!
In this blog, we will be discussing the following popular makeup, hair, and beauty trends for FALL/WINTER 2022:
The Clean Girl Trend 2.0
Bigger & Bolder Looks
Statement Lips
Fall/Winter 2022 Makeup and Hair Trend: The Clean Girl Aesthetic, but with a Twist
We know the Clean Girl beauty trend has been around for a while now, but the newest fall and winter releases this year continue to support that this viral beauty movement (and for some, it's a lifestyle) is here to stay for a while!
Thankfully, the latest update to this trend is to make it more inclusive and achievable for every beauty lover and not just limit it to those with an already great complexion or those that like minimal coverage. This upgraded take on the Clean Beauty trend calls for more of a flush of color to the face and additional coverage.
How to Achieve the UPDATED Clean Girl Makeup Look
The overall "less is more" approach still remains the same, but this time, add a hint of blush and a tint to the lips! From multi-tasking products like Illamasqua Gel Sculpt to add dimension to the eyes and cheeks to tinted balms like Jillian Dempsey Lid and Cheek Tints for all-over color, there are plenty of on-the-go friendly pocket-sized products to create the look!
For those wanting a flush of color, try creating a monochromatic look with a product that's eye, lip, and cheek safe like Danessa Myricks Colorfix (just apply a tiny amount and diffuse the pigmentation well because these beauties are pigmented!) or one of her popular multi-purpose palettes like the best selling The Feminist or The Nudist Luxe Cream Palettes. If you're looking for a beauty product with skincare benefits, opt for a Jouer Bloom & Blush Cheek and Lip Duo!
Finish the look with lightly filledin brows with the ultra-natural looking Kevyn Aucoin True Feather Brow Marker, and you've achieved Clean Girl perfection!
PRO Tips: If you want to recreate the Clean Girl Makeup Look but have a few imperfections you'd like to cover up, opt for a lighter coverage tinted moisturizer or spot concealer.
If you have drier skin and have a hard time pulling off this minimalistic makeup look, start with a blurring and hydrating SPF like Saint Jane Luxury Sun Ritual and opt for more emollient and hydrating cream products like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush (which can also be used on the lips & eyes!) or Melt Cosmetics Blushlights.
How to Achieve the Clean Girl Hair Look
Achieving the Clean Girl Hair Look is a little trickier since every hair type has different needs (If you're still searching for your holy grail hair care, take our Hair Quiz to find your perfect products!), but the basic look you're trying to achieve is smooth, frizz-free, and hydrated hair.
If you've been on TikTok at all this summer, odds are you saw the #OlaFLEX Challenge where folks shared their routines to achieve the smooth and healthy hair this trend calls for. One of the most popular videos included a routine to create a slicked-back look that treated hair while also giving a super sleek and trendy slicked-back appearance. They used a cocktail of OLAPLEX No 7 Bonding Oil, No 6 Bond Smoother, and No 3 Hair Perfector to help restore the hair while styling it, too.
If you prefer to add just one or two products to help banish pesky flyaways, our buyers suggest R+Co Dart Pomade Stick or adding another flexible pomade to your collection, along with a great dry shampoo to extend the life of your look.
Fall/Winter 2022 Makeup Trend: Bigger and Bolder Looks
If the almost no-makeup makeup look is not your style, don't worry! This bold beauty trend encourages you to go all out and express yourself with eye-catching colors, textures, and shapes. There are no right or wrong ways to apply these looks, and cat eyes have become elongated, graphic liner is bolder and thicker, and smokey eyes are less precise and more smudgy (for the ultimate one-and-done smokey eyeshadow palette, check out Dose of Colors Smokey Soiree or Baked Brows II palettes).
Blue Eyeshadow and eyeliners trending for fall/winter 2022:
Just like in 2021, blue eyeliner and blue eyeshadow looks are trending again with celebrities like Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner joining in on the fun. However, the exact shade of blue has become more of a royal or true blue and even ethereal with duochromes and pearly shades giving this popular look a unique look.
Our buyers' top recommendations for the blue eyeshadow and eyeliner look trend include:
Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity, a mid-toned slightly metallic liner, $15.50
Jason Wu Beauty Jewel Stick Cream Eyeshadow in Blue Pearl, a shimmering cool mid-toned periwinkle, $16
Karla Cosmetics Opal Moonstone Multichrome in Moody Cow, an ultra shimmering pink with blue reflect, $29
Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Matte in Cobalt, a mid-toned blue, $18
Viseart Petites Mattes Cool Mattes Palette, $40
Sydney Grace Cream Eyeshadow in Rendezvous, a deep metallic denim, $8
Illamasqua Colouring Pencil in Debonair, vibrant sky blue, $21
Cozzette Infinite Velvet Eyeshadow in Lapis, a jewel-toned deep blue, $13
COLORFUL LOOKS AND MULTICHROMES ARE HOTTER THAN EVER:
Finally, there's no denying that multichrome and bold shades are more popular than they've ever been, so to make it easy, our buyers are sharing our best selling colorful palettes:
Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette, $125
Sydney Grace Tropicolor x The Fancy Face Palette, $60
Karla Cosmetics Romance Quad Eyeshadow Palette, $82
Kimchi Chic Beauty BFF4EVR Kimchi X Trixie: MVPalette - 01 Superstar, $45
Lethal Cosmetics Theresa is Lethal Pressed Powder Palette, $39
Fall/Winter 2022 Makeup Trend: A Statement Lip Color
While the autumn season may normally call for bolder berries and rich reds, this year's hot take on the fall lip calls for grungier and more vibrant shades that pack a punch.
From the Hailey Bieber brown lip liner craze that stirred up a lot of feelings on TikTok to rich rosy shades and rusty rich nudes, there are endless bold colors to choose from.
The trick with this trend is to keep the rest of your makeup minimal if you're opting for a true statement lip.
Our buyers' top recommendations for TRENDING FALL AND WINTER LIPSTICK SHADES:
If you're addicted to nudes: Dose of Colors Catching Feelings Lip Set Duo, $29
For the ultimate budge-proof vampy berry: Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Plum Wine (one of Danessa's personal favorites!), $19
For a rusty red that can be used on the eyes & cheeks, too: Jason Wu Beauty Hot Fluff Lipstick in Gingerbread, $12
For a cooler toned plum: Saint Jane Luxury Lip Cream in Ritual, $28
For a true rich rosy mauve: Scott Barnes Lip Fetish Liquid Lipstick in Bed of Roses, $26
For a showstopping fuschia that packs a punch, Illamasqua Ultramatter Lipstick in Honour, $22
For classic red lipstick lovers: Senna Matte Fixation in Heart Throb, $26 or Besame 1920 Besame Red Lipstick (for those that want a vibrant red), $28
PRO Tip: Lip prep is a must for bold shades like these since all eyes will be drawn to your vibrant pout. Make sure you exfoliate as needed and use a nourishing balm regularly to keep your lips in tip-top shape.
Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to give the fall and winter beauty trends a try? Click here to explore our newest arrivals and hair care. If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Advisors are here to help, so click here to send them an email!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
I AM CAMERA READY: How Do Our I Am Camera Ready Pros Get Camera Ready
Now that we've discovered what being Camera Ready means to our I Am Camera Ready Pros, we want to know HOW they get Camera Ready!
If you want, you can skip ahead and click to see what products THEY use to get Camera Ready, or watch their videos below!
The Must-Have Products for Our Pros
Our I Am Camera Ready Pros include a beautiful collective of hair, makeup, skincare, and beauty loving pros and enthusiasts that make it their goal to spread positivity through their passion for makeup.
Danessa Myricks
If you've ever watched any of Danessa's get ready with me videos on social media, it's no surprise that her routine starts with skincare. She starts with her Yummy Skin Serum and allows it to sink in. Once her skin is happy and hydrated, she pops on a pair of lashes and a lip color to complete her routine.
Danessa Myricks' Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Spencer, aka @Paintedbyspencer
Spencer's routine to get Camera Ready varies depending on whether he's filming a video for social media or simply living his life without the camera turned on. Some days, it may be a full glam moment, and others, it truly is as simple as a spritz of cologne and he's out the door. However, his usual routine consists of doing his brows, a tinted lip balm, and cologne.
Spencer's Favorite Camera Ready Products
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Theresa is Dead
Meet Theresa is Dead, beauty enthusiast extraordinaire! From candid makeup reviews to fun and entertaining makeup content, you'll be up to speed on the latest trends and releases if you follow her on Instagram and YouTube.
For Theresa, being Camera Ready starts with skin prep, and if you have followed her for any length of time, you know that means she is dousing her uncooked chicken skin in Rituel de Fille Thorn Oil. and then following up with a natural-looking foundation like Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation. For blush, bronzer, and highlighter, it's no surprise that she turns to one of her favorite brands Lethal Cosmetics, and for eyes? Her Camera Ready Favorite is Viseart Violette Etendu! She completes the look with a quick spritz of R+Co Ballon Dry Volume Spray and sets her look with Melanie Mills Super Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray for all-day (and all-night) wear.
While she may be a self-proclaimed basic makeup lover, she knows how a beaming highlight can give her that added glow and confidence.
Theresa's Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Carly Jo Makeup
For Carly Jo Makeup, being Camera Ready means being ready to put her best face forward to serve her bridal clients.
Her Camera Ready routine still includes a full face of makeup, and it starts with great skin prep. Next, she creates a glowy complexion with a thin and well-blended layer of foundation and just a hint of bronzer. Neutral pink lips and minimalistic makeup follow, and that's it! She's Camera Ready!
Carly Jo's Camera Ready Favorite Products
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Emily Winters, aka @aartbyem
For Emily Winters, aka @aartbyem, being Camera Ready can take on many forms. Some days, it's just skincare and throwing her hair back into a snatched pony tail.
When it comes to her everyday version of being Camera Ready, she says she just needs her brow gel, hair spray, and self tanning products from Loving Tan.
Emily Winter's Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Anastasia Diamond Doll
For Anastasia Diamond Doll, her version of being Camera Ready relies on a full face of makeup, big lashes, and a beautiful long wig to match the energy she brings to the stage with her drag performances! She dusts off the powder from her face, adds more highlighter, and an extra pop of blush because it's an essential to her look. Then, she's Camera Ready!
Anastasia Diamond Doll's Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Alanna Castro MUA
To feel Camera Ready, Alanna Castro MUA starts with skincare prep with lots of hydration all over the face and eye lids. Then, she lets her hands express the creative freedom she feels inside. Aside from great skincare products, her everyday version of being Camera Ready includes blush, lip liner, and mascara.
Alanna Castro's Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready?
We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more!