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Camera Ready Skin: The Best Skincare Tool Guide
A good skincare routine can be taken to the next level with the help of some handy skincare tools, but it can be hard to pick the right one for your routine!
In this blog, we will share our best skincare tool recommendations to address the following skincare needs:
The best skincare tools for exfoliation and deep cleansing
The best skincare tools for anti-aging and toning the skin
The best skincare tools to soothe stressed-out skin
The best skincare tools massage the skin and increase product absorption
The Best Skincare Tools for Exfoliation & Deep Cleansing
We firmly believe some of the best tools are our hands and fingertips when it comes to applying skincare and makeup, but when it comes to cleansing and exfoliating, tools just do it better.
The Conture AeroCleanse Facial Cleansing Device constantly sells out for us because it offers a gentle yet effective cleanse by utilizing sonic & airflow technology to safely and effectively cleanse. The sonic vibrations remove dirt, excess oil, and makeup from pores, while airflow technology increases the suds of your favorite cleanser to more effectively carry away impurities. This prevents over-stripping your skin.
Exfoliation is also a key step to revealing healthy glowing skin, but the key is to be gentle. Over-exfoliation can disrupt the skin's barrier, so choose a tool that gently removes debris and dead skin. Our top picks are the Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher and the Esker Beauty Body Plane. The Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher can be used on the face and body to remove unwanted hair with its precision rotary blades and has an interchangeable polishing head that gently buffs to reveal a glowing complexion.
If you’re seeking the perfect tool to exfoliate your body, the Esker Beauty Body Plane smooths skin and removes dirt and residue without damaging or irritating the skin’s moisture barrier. It has a dull "blade" that glides over wet or oiled skin that gently sloughs away impurities and dead skin while also acting as a gua sha massage for your body. It's a great alternative to a body scrub, especially if you have sensitive skin!
After dampening your skin, apply your favorite oil and glide the body plane along your arms and legs in upward motions. You’ll notice the immediate exfoliation of debris and dead skin, resulting in visibly softer skin. To learn more about the body plane and how to use it, be sure to check out our blog dedicated to this unique tool!
The Best Skincare Tools for Anti-Aging and Toning
If your number one skincare goal is anti-aging, skin toning is a must. The Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System is a celebrity favorite for more youthful skin, as it has isometric compression and low-frequency vibrations to stimulate and tone skin. This technology replicates what was once only available at med-spas and skin clinics, but now, you can effectively fight dullness, puffiness, and signs of aging from the comfort of your own home. While it may sound silly, the basic idea behind this tool is that it provides a gentle suction to the surface of the skin before gently releasing it back to its natural position. This simple yet effective repetitive motion increases circulation, helps drain extra fluids, and smoothes the skin.
When it comes to toning the skin, celebrity makeup artists and estheticians often reach for FDA-approved NuFACE tools for effective toning and lifting of the face and body. These handy devices use microcurrents to tone the skin (just like toning your muscles when you go to the gym), and while the results are cumulative, some see immediate results - especially in the lip line and eyelid area! Be sure to check out all of the great NuFACE routines and NuFACE devices we offer including the NuFACE Trinity PRO.
The Best Skincare Tools to Soothe Stressed Out Skin & Increase Circulation
Facial rollers are one of the most well-recognized skincare tools today. An ancient beauty practice dating back thousands of years, facial rollers provide energetic healing while improving the complexion’s appearance.
The Esker Beauty Allover Roller extends beyond the tradition of facial rolling and is designed specifically for use all over the body. Measuring 7 inches across, the extra-large roller is textured with soft spikes to increase stimulation, break up fascia, and help better absorb any treatment oil or product. The Allover Roller aids in lymphatic drainage, which helps to detoxify, and provides tension relief throughout the entire body.
If you’re looking for a more traditional yet highly effective facial roller, the Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Face Roller utilizes rose quartz for its healing properties. Rose quartz is believed to emit energetic vibrations of love and beauty, which is said to improve self-esteem as well as feelings of self-worth, forgiveness, and compassion. Like other rollers, the Rose on Rose Face Roller aids with lymphatic drainage, reduces inflammation, boosts circulation, and temporarily firms the skin. If you want to start your day with added radiance and glow, the Rose on Rose Face Roller is our top choice.
If you want the facial roller effect but aren’t keen on rollers, we recommend the Jenny Patinkin Uplifting Gua Sha Heart. Apply an oil, serum, or moisturizer, and glide the tool over the skin for a relaxing spa experience that will leave you feeling fresher and more awake. Like facial rollers, the Gua Sha Heart will promote lymphatic drainage and improve the appearance of skin laxity. It also comes with its own matching carrying case for relaxation and healing on the go.
Finally, we can't help but gush about our love for the Milk + Honey Body Brush. Crafted from Chinese cherrywood and 100% boar bristles, it provides gentle exfoliation, promotes healthy circulation and detoxification, and helps to reveal smoother skin.
The Best Skincare Tools to Increase Skincare Product Absorption
If you're short on self-care time but still want an incredibly effective way to elevate your skincare routine, a device that incorporates cryo-therapy, micro-needling, or massaging may be the perfect tool for you. Cryo-therapy harnesses the benefits of lower temperatures (think of pro athletes taking an ice bath after a strenuous workout) to invigorate the skin and muscles. This cooling treatment can help reduce puffiness, lift and firm the skin, tighten pores, and even reduce the appearance of dark circles.
The Fraîcheur Paris Ice Globes are our personal favorite easy-to-use cryo-therapy tool. For those who aren’t familiar, facial cooling globes are spherical tools that can be placed in the freezer and then rolled over the face for a number of skincare benefits. In addition to the benefits listed above, they can also brighten the complexion, reduce acne scarring, and more. Want to feel extra refreshed in the morning or soothe tired skin and tense muscles at the end of a day? Incorporate a quick facial ice globe session into your routine, and try using it on top of your favorite sheet mask for a next-level facial.
The award-winning Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Derma Roller has won great praise from Health and Shape magazines because it's a fast, painless, and low-tech tool that helps your skincare products sink more deeply into your skin. The tool uses microneedles to create tiny channels into the deeper layers of your skin, allowing the ingredients to sink in more effectively. While it may be tempting, we only recommend using this tool one to two times per week.
Finally, if you're like many others and suffer from facial muscle tension or a dull complexion in general, you'll love The Gold Sculpting Bar. Created by celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, this vibrating facial tool helps sculpt the face by increasing circulation and can help ease tension in the jaw, forehead, around the lips, and more. For the ultimate facial, use it while wearing your favorite sheet mask or under eye patches!
Ready to Explore?
Are you ready to dive into the fun and evolving world of skincare tools? Click here to see our full range, including body brushes, smart masking devices, and much 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.
Self Care Week: Pro-Approved Skincare Tools
From texture to loss of elasticity and everything in between, it seems like there's a long list of skincare concerns many of us deal with on a regular basis. However, thanks to some high-tech devices and basic skincare tools, caring for our skin and enjoying a spa-like moment at home has never been easier.
In this blog, we're sharing our top skincare tool picks to treat different skincare concerns and explaining the benefits of each!
Remove dirt, debris, and dead skin cells with the Esker Beauty Body Plane (left) or the Milk + Honey Body Brush (right). Both provide additional benefits like aiding in boosting circulation and aiding in lymphatic draining.
Skincare Tools for Exfoliation
Pesky dry patches, keratosis pilaris, and general skin dullness impact more than half of Americans, so it's no surprise beauty brands have taken notice and have created safe and effective skincare tools to help. The Esker Beauty Body Plane is a hand-held device that takes inspiration from the ancient Greek strigil, a tool that uses a dulled blade to scrape away debris, dirt, and dead skin cells. You can click here to learn more about that in our blog about how to use the Body Plane, but to summarize this updated version of the strigil, it can help reduce KP bumps and gently sweep away impurities when used correctly. For best results, pair with one of Esker's body oils.
Another option is to treat yourself to a body brushing session once a week. Unlike the Body Plane, a body brush is best used before showering. The Milk + Honey Body Brush is crafted from Chinese cherrywood and boar bristles to gently and thoroughly exfoliate the skin, promote healthy circulation and detoxification, and to reveal smooth, happy skin. Regardless of the method you choose, work in long, slow sweeping motions starting at your extremities and move toward your heart to aid in lymphatic draining and to improve circulation. Avoid over-exfoliating, as this can have the opposite effect and cause additional skin irritation.
Give your body the royal treatment and target stubborn dimples with the NuBODY, and target fine lines with the Trinity with the ELE Attachment.
Skincare Tools for Anti-Aging
High-quality facial care has come a long way, and you can achieve professional results at home! NuFACE offers FDA-approved microcurrent devices that are the leading choice for estheticians and makeup artists wanting to give their clients an uplifting treatment. The NuFACE FIX line smoothing device paired with the NuFACE FIX serum provides a quick fix skin-plumping session with microcurrent technology! You can see instant results in just 3 minutes, and there's a whole range of techniques to smooth lines around the lips and eyes. We made it easy to pick which one is best for you — simply read our article here. For a longer microcurrent session with long-term results, the NuFACE Trinity device can sculpt, depuff, tone muscles, and more. Just think of it as a workout for your face! Pair the Trinity with the Effective Lip & Eye attachment to treat extra delicate skin, or attach the Wrinkle Reducer Red Light Therapy attachment to target fine lines.
If you want the same results microcurrent can offer for your body, the NuFACE NuBODY Toning and Firming Kit is our top pick for you. This larger device utilizes microcurrent to smooth dimples and to tone the skin. This is the first FDA-approved product of its kind and is designed with four treatment spheres that focus on targeting the microcurrent to specific parts of the body to help smooth away the appearance of uneven or dimpled skin.
End your skincare self care routine with a soothing facial that improves circulation, depuffs, and reinvigorates your skin. The Fraicheur Paris Facial Ice Globes are used by estheticians worldwide, and MUA Jillian Dempsey created the Gold Sculptin Bar to give her clients the red carpet treatment in just a few minutes!
Skincare Tools for Soothing Stressed Skin
Now that you've learned more about our favorite skincare tools to exfoliate and for anti-aging, it's time to talk about tools that can soothe the skin. The Fraicheur Paris Facial Ice Globes are among our best-selling skincare tools and offer an oversized sphere that allows you to cover a larger surface area in a shorter time frame. They utilize cryotherapy to temporarily decrease the size of blood vessels in the skin, so they're great to help hide dark circles under the eyes while soothing facial muscles. Simply pop the globes into the fridge for at least an hour to get them nice and cold, and enjoy! To read step-by-step instructions on how to perform a few Facial Ice Globe facials, click here.
For a quicker treatment that's not quite as cold, the FITISH Ice Globes are cooled in the fridge (versus the freezer), so those that are sensitive to the colder temps may prefer these globes for their cryotherapy session.
If you have tense facial muscles and a bit of puffiness you're trying to treat, the Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar is the perfect device. Ideal for men and women, the 24k gold plated Gold Bar’s vibrations mimic the effects of a massage, instantly relaxing facial muscles to release tension. Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey created this device to give her models a professional-level facial in just a few minutes before makeup application.
Feeling Inspired?
Are you feeling inspired to explore our wide range of skincare tools and get your self care journey started? Click here to start exploring. If you have any additional questions or need advice to select the perfect tool for your skincare concerns, 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.
Camera Ready's Best of 2021: Makeup
A look inside our Dallas, TX, showroom
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!
Are you ready to start exploring all the great products we have to offer? Click the pictures below to start shopping!
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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.
Introducing MYKITCO
Ask any makeup artist what the most important tool is in their kit, and odds are they'll have a hard time selecting from a group of their favorite brushes or a bag that allows them to stay tidy and organized on set. Each brush is designed with a different texture, finish, and product in mind, and when properly used, it can make all the difference, and we all know that having the proper case to house your makeup is key to working efficiently on set.
Needless to say, we know that this brand is one that you've been asking us to offer. We're thrilled to announce MYKITCO. is officially part of the Camera Ready family!
The Beginning
In 2015, makeup artist James Molloy and his partner, Alex Thompson, launched MYKITCO.™
Although James has had an incredible career as a makeup artist that has spanned more than 18 years and has traveled the world for international collections, headed up a major makeup brand as Director of Artistry for MAC Asia Pacific, and more recently became the global Ambassador for Rimmel London, he was never fully satisfied with the choice of tools and accessories available on the market.
Together with Alex, who completes the duo with his business and events background, they decided to create a brand that offers makeup artists and makeup lovers affordable, high quality professional brushes, bags, and accessories.
Starting in the spare room of their home, James and Alex 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.
Their Purpose
While their purpose is to create professional brushes for makeup lovers, keeping the professional makeup artist in mind with all that they do is at the core of their company. They've worked hard to create a community that is passionate about the industry and are constantly inspired by the creativity and enthusiasm for makeup and a shared passion for professional and practical kit organization.
The Brushes
MYKITCO's award-winning makeup brushes are expertly hand-crafted using the finest materials. They have weighted, solid wood handles which are 7-layer lacquered to increase longevity and durability. In typical MYKITCO. fashion, James and Alex wanted to create tools that were perfect for those using them.
The brushes with gray handles include a range of classic makeup brush essentials that are suitable for all levels of artistry. The blue-handled brushes were created for pros and offer more variation in shape, finish, and function, and are suitable for more specialized makeup needs. As for the type of bristles, each brush has natural, synthetic, or a blend of both hairs to maximize the beauty of each product they’re designed to be used with.
While their products may be designed by professionals, James and Alex encourage makeup lovers of all skill levels to enjoy brushes from both lines and to explore their artistry with whatever brushes they prefer. Knowing the importance of education and their desire to help artists grow, they took the time to write tips on how to use each brush to showcase the benefits of each and how to maximize its uses.
Our Top Picks
My Flawless Face Brush Small 0.21
This soft, synthetic, tapered brush molds to the contours of the face, whilst flawlessly applying liquid, cream, and powder products.
For an air-brushed concealer effect under the eye, use MY FLAWLESS FACE™ Small to seamlessly blend your under-eye concealer into your foundation using small sweeping motions.
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Pro My Blush & Polisher Brush 0.24
This natural fiber brush tapers to a beautiful point and has ultra-flexible bristles which make controlling powder products a dream.
Use the very tip of the brush to skim over the surface of the skin with your favorite blush or highlighter for a translucent veil of color/product.
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My Ultra Multi Brush 1.7
My Ultra Multi™ has an expertly bundled brush head made from soft natural fibers. This all-around blending brush works beautifully with both cream and powder formulas, whether blending eyes, highlighting cheeks, or perfecting skin.
For blown-out blended eyes use My Ultra Multi™ as the finishing touch to your eye makeup, blending in large circular motions across the lid to flawlessly smooth out eye shadow.
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In addition to the multi-taskers above, MYKITCO is known for brushes that allow you to create fine details and crisp lines.
Pro Feliner 1.22
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Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17
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Pro My Tiny Liner Brush 1.11
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PRO Tips for Caring for Your Brushes
To ensure the longest life of your MYKITCO. brushes, here are a few tips straight from James and Alex to keep them soft, shiny and clean!
1. Wash your brushes at least once per week using shampoo, pure olive oil soap or baby oil for more persistent makeup.
2. Wet the brush head in lukewarm water then swirl the tip into the shampoo or soap until it lathers. Continue to swirl until all makeup is removed.
3. Rinse the brush head under running water until all detergent is removed then squeeze out the excess water.
4. Groom the tip of your brush back to it's original shape and leave on a flat surface to dry.
5. For more persistent makeup such as lipstick and eyeliner, dip the tip of your brush in baby oil and swirl over a tissue to help break down the product. Shampoo your brush as normal to remove the oil residue.
Avoid submerging the entire brush in water as this will corrode the ferrule over time. Additionally, avoid harsh cleaning solutions as these may damage the natural brush fibers.
The Bags & Tools
James and Alex's dedication to pro artists didn't stop at brushes! They created bags that helped artists both on set and to store their brushes at home. From their best selling Brush Buddies to their PVC Pods and Pouches, each item is designed to make pro life easier with see-through and durable materials. Each bag is fashioned with attention to detail in mind - from detachable belts, extra compartments, and perfectly placed partitions to help keep you organized.
My Brush Buddy
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My Mini PVC Pod
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My Small Backstage Buddy
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Ready to Explore MYKITCO?
We hope you're as excited as we are for MYKITCO. to join our family of brands, and we're confident you'll find a new favorite (or several)! Click here to shop and to learn more about all they have to offer. Need help deciding which brush or bag suits you best? Our Beauty Advisors are here to help at beautyadvisor@crcmakeup.com.
If you missed our Camera Ready LIVE on Instagram with James Molloy, don't worry! You can view it here!
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.
Our Favorite NuFACE® Treatments for Makeup Artists
Professional makeup artists and aestheticians around the globe have incorporated NuFACE devices into their services. From the instant results from NuFACE FIX® through the Lip Flick Treatment to lifted brows and smoothed fine lines, we love how NuFACE devices can help makeup apply better on top of treated skin AND provide lasting results with regular use!
Did you miss our Instagram Live with NuFACE Sales Manager Katie Gonzalez? Watch it now!
Routines for PROs
For the Bride
On the big day, every bride wants to look their best. The NuFACE FIX provides an instantly smoother canvas by smoothing out fine lines and plumping up the skin with gentle microcurrent in just three minutes. Using the feathering technique (learn more here), you can provide a soothing facial while also creating a more even base for makeup application. Simple start with cleansed skin, apply the NuFACE Fix Line Smoothing Serum, and treat the areas you want to smooth. The device will automatically turn off after three minutes. Tap any remaining serum into the skin, as it will provide extra hydration and will act as a primer for makeup.
For added contouring to the face, use the Trinity PRO or Mini to contour and sculpt the face using the 5-Minute Facial Lift, or give their eyes an extra using the ELE attachment.
For the Mother-of-the-Bride
In addition to using the NuFACE FIX to smooth lines, try the Lip Flick technique to smooth lip lines and plump the lips. This quick 3-minute treatment will also help prevent lip liner and lipstick from bleeding throughout the day. If time allows, treat the Mother-of-the-Bride to the 15-Minute Advanced Facial Lift.
For Quick Makeup Changes or Touch-ups
If you're on set and always on the go, be sure to keep the FIX and the Prep-N-Glow Cleansing Cloths handy for an instant perk-me-up! The cleansing cloths are dual-sided and remove makeup, dirt, oil, and impurities with soft spun lace while the polishing micro-dots provide gentle exfoliation to brighten skin.
These individually wrapped cloths are enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid as well as antioxidants and minerals to keep skin looking radiant and beautifully refreshed, at home or on the go. They're the perfect way to exfoliate and cleanse skin before your microcurrent treatment.
Once properly cleansed, perform the Instant Line Smoothing Treatment, an easy 3-minute routine, to get skin ready for the next look. The skin will be instantly smoother, and your makeup will apply easier and be less prone to creasing.
Routine by Target Area
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FACE
EYES
LIPS
BODY
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Most Popular Routines
5-Minute Facial Lift®
The Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
FIX® Instant Line Smoothing Treatment
Targeted Eye and Lip Treatment
NuBODY® Treatment
Trinity Wrinkle Reducer Treatment
Lip Flick Treatment
Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
Five-Minute Facial-Lift®
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NuFACE FIX®
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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.
How to Use NuFACE®: Full Face Treatments
Tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and invigorate your skincare routine with NuFACE®. Click the images below to learn more about each targeted treatment.
Wrinkle Reducer Treatment
Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
Five-Minute Facial-Lift®
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Images and treatments courtesy of NuFACE®
Explore NuFACE
Are you ready to learn more about NuFACE? Click here to read more about the brand and the devices. Ready to shop? Click here to explore NuFACE.
NuFACE Trinity PRO®
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NuFACE Mini®
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Trinity Wrinkle Reducer®
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NuFACE ELE®
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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.
How to Use NuFACE®: Eye Wrinkle Treatments
Tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and invigorate your skincare routine with NuFACE®. These treatments target the delicate skin around your eyes and lips and incorporate special techniques for lasting results. Click the images below to learn more about each targeted treatment.
Targeted Eye & Lip Treatment
FIX Instant Line Smoothing Treatment
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Images and treatments courtesy of NuFACE®
Explore NuFACE
Are you ready to learn more about NuFACE? Click here to read more about the brand and the devices. Ready to shop? Click here to explore NuFACE.
NuFACE Trinity PRO®
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NuFACE Mini®
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Trinity Wrinkle Reducer®
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NuFACE ELE®
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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.
How to Use NuFACE®: All Treatments
Whether you're after a quick lift with the NuFACE FIX® or want to dedicate more time for beautiful results, there is a NuFACE® routine that's perfect for you. Click the images below to learn more about each targeted treatment.
FIX® Instant Line Smoothing Treatment
Targeted Eye and Lip Treatment
NuBODY® Treatment
Trinity Wrinkle Reducer Treatment
Lip Flick Treatment
Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
Five-Minute Facial-Lift®
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Explore NuFACE
Are you ready to learn more about NuFACE? Click here to read more about the brand and the devices. Ready to shop? Click here to explore NuFACE.
NuFACE Trinity PRO®
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NuFACE Mini®
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NuFACE FIX®
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NuFACE NuBODY®
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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 NuFACE®
Information and images courtesy of NuFACE®
NuFACE is the leader in at-home beauty devices helping every client look and feel more beautiful. Using its flagship technology, microcurrent, NuFACE's award-winning products are clinically shown to help tone, firm, and reduce the look of wrinkles. The results are both instant for a quick lift and cumulative with continued use.
Let's discuss why we're excited to add this high-tech tool and skincare brand to our lineup!
Behind the Brand
BORN IN THE BEAUTY OF SOCAL
Carol Cole and her daughters, Tera Peterson and Kim Morales, created NuFACE out of their home in Encinitas, CA.
Carol, a licensed aesthetician, began her career in 1985 at the famed Golden Door destination spa in Escondido, CA. While administering treatments, she heard common anti-aging concerns from her clients such as sagging eyelids, loss of contour. and simply “tired of looking tired”. With this knowledge in hand, Carol started specializing in microcurrent facials and traveled weekly to Los Angeles to serve the most discerning clients in Hollywood. She soon recognized her clients’ need for more frequent microcurrent treatments so in 2005, Carol and her daughters (Tera—also an aesthetician), launched NuFACE for their clients to use at-home in between their professional microcurrent facials.
MEET NUFACE'S EXPERT AESTHETICIAN
Microcurrent Aesthetician Tera Peterson is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of NuFACE, the leader in at-home Microcurrent Skincare offering a range of award-winning devices and topical skincare products that deliver clinically tested, professional results and skin confidence to clients everywhere.
The Devices
NuFACE award-winning face and body toning devices put the power of microcurrent and pro-level, anti-aging skin treatments into the palm of your hand. As we age, our body's natural current slowly starts to break down, causing sagging skin, loss of contour, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. NuFACE microcurrent devices re-energize your skin’s natural current as it slows with age. This boost of energy travels beyond the surface of the skin to help tone, lift, and contour in as little as 5 minutes a day.
We are proud to offer four NuFACE microcurrent devices including the Trinity PRO, an upgraded version of the consumer-friendly TRINITY.
First, there’s the NuFACE® Trinity PRO. The NuFACE Trinity PRO delivers up to 400 microamps compared to its consumer-friendly counterpart, the Trinity which offers up to 335 microamps. The Trinity PRO is an advanced microcurrent facial toning device that helps improve facial contour, tone, and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 5 minutes a day.
To make the most of the Trinity Pro, you can swap out the original head with the ELE and TWR attachments to target the eyes and lips as well as perform light therapy with this powerful device.
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Next, there’s the NuFACE® Mini. Using the same microcurrent technology as the Trinity, the Mini gently stimulates the larger surface areas of the face and neck, but in a cute, compact size.
Like the Trinity, the Mini improves facial contour, tone, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Although compact, the Mini has great strength for a 5-Minute Facial-Lift® and is a great on-the-go microcurrent device.
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The NuFACE FIX® smooths lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. Need a quick lift and invigorating mini facial on the go? The FIX is the perfect choice for you.
No bigger than a mascara tube, the FIX provides a gentle stimulation using microcurrents to the surface layers of skin with a quick erasing motion, smoothing away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 3 minutes.
The FIX can also be used around the lip area for the appearance of fuller-looking lips.
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To round out the overall experience, the NuBODY by NuFACE® delivers a versatile 5-minute body sculpting routine.
Perfect for use at home or to enhance the services you offer to your clients, the NuBODY visibly tones, firms, and smooths the look of dimples providing a smoother silhouette. It’s designed for the larger, denser areas of the body and has four treatment spheres delivering a gentle, yet powerful, microcurrent to help smooth away the look of dimpled skin, known as cellulite.
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The Skincare Products
Microcurrent is your exercise. Skincare is your nutrition. NuFACE's line of nutrient-enriched skincare products are formulated to activate NuFACE microcurrent so that you get the most out of every facial, lip, eye, and body treatment. These aren’t just your average skincare products and gel primers—they’re standalone beauty products packed with anti-aging benefits your skin will love whether you’re keeping them on after your microcurrent treatment or tapping them on throughout the day.
The Prep-N-Glow® Cleansing Cloths are dual-sided cleansing cloths that cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin leaving a radiant glow. These cloths are a perfect way to prep your face before a microcurrent treatment.
For optimal microcurrent usage, gel primers are essential. The Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer is a lightweight, velvety gel that hydrates your skin and pairs with the NuFACE TRINITY Pro, NuFACE Mini, and NuBODY. Absorbing easily, you can use it anytime you need a moisture boost. We also offer the NuFACE FIX Serum, which is a brightening and moisturizing facial serum. With supercharged active beauty ingredients, your skin will burst with energy to awaken tired eyes, revive dull-looking skin, and restore radiance. The NuFACE FIX Serum helps to smooth, brighten, and tighten skin while locking in essential hydration.
For a quick pick-me-up or to reactive your primer if it begins to dry during treatment, the Optimizing Mist is a lightweight, oil-free spray that revitalizes and hydrates your face and body due to its soothing aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts.
NuFACE Hydrating Leave-on Gel Primer
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Optimizing Mist
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The Treatments
There is a wide range of routines to make the most of your NuFACE devices. To view them all, click here, or view the two most popular routines by clicking the images below!
5-Minute Facial-Lift®
Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
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Are you ready to learn more about NuFace? Click here to explore NuFACE. Have a question? Our Beauty Advisors are here to help! Drop them a line at beautyadvisor@crcmakeup.com.
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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Camera Ready Skin: The Best Skincare Tool Guide
A good skincare routine can be taken to the next level with the help of some handy skincare tools, but it can be hard to pick the right one for your routine!
In this blog, we will share our best skincare tool recommendations to address the following skincare needs:
The best skincare tools for exfoliation and deep cleansing
The best skincare tools for anti-aging and toning the skin
The best skincare tools to soothe stressed-out skin
The best skincare tools massage the skin and increase product absorption
The Best Skincare Tools for Exfoliation & Deep Cleansing
We firmly believe some of the best tools are our hands and fingertips when it comes to applying skincare and makeup, but when it comes to cleansing and exfoliating, tools just do it better.
The Conture AeroCleanse Facial Cleansing Device constantly sells out for us because it offers a gentle yet effective cleanse by utilizing sonic & airflow technology to safely and effectively cleanse. The sonic vibrations remove dirt, excess oil, and makeup from pores, while airflow technology increases the suds of your favorite cleanser to more effectively carry away impurities. This prevents over-stripping your skin.
Exfoliation is also a key step to revealing healthy glowing skin, but the key is to be gentle. Over-exfoliation can disrupt the skin's barrier, so choose a tool that gently removes debris and dead skin. Our top picks are the Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher and the Esker Beauty Body Plane. The Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher can be used on the face and body to remove unwanted hair with its precision rotary blades and has an interchangeable polishing head that gently buffs to reveal a glowing complexion.
If you’re seeking the perfect tool to exfoliate your body, the Esker Beauty Body Plane smooths skin and removes dirt and residue without damaging or irritating the skin’s moisture barrier. It has a dull "blade" that glides over wet or oiled skin that gently sloughs away impurities and dead skin while also acting as a gua sha massage for your body. It's a great alternative to a body scrub, especially if you have sensitive skin!
After dampening your skin, apply your favorite oil and glide the body plane along your arms and legs in upward motions. You’ll notice the immediate exfoliation of debris and dead skin, resulting in visibly softer skin. To learn more about the body plane and how to use it, be sure to check out our blog dedicated to this unique tool!
The Best Skincare Tools for Anti-Aging and Toning
If your number one skincare goal is anti-aging, skin toning is a must. The Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System is a celebrity favorite for more youthful skin, as it has isometric compression and low-frequency vibrations to stimulate and tone skin. This technology replicates what was once only available at med-spas and skin clinics, but now, you can effectively fight dullness, puffiness, and signs of aging from the comfort of your own home. While it may sound silly, the basic idea behind this tool is that it provides a gentle suction to the surface of the skin before gently releasing it back to its natural position. This simple yet effective repetitive motion increases circulation, helps drain extra fluids, and smoothes the skin.
When it comes to toning the skin, celebrity makeup artists and estheticians often reach for FDA-approved NuFACE tools for effective toning and lifting of the face and body. These handy devices use microcurrents to tone the skin (just like toning your muscles when you go to the gym), and while the results are cumulative, some see immediate results - especially in the lip line and eyelid area! Be sure to check out all of the great NuFACE routines and NuFACE devices we offer including the NuFACE Trinity PRO.
The Best Skincare Tools to Soothe Stressed Out Skin & Increase Circulation
Facial rollers are one of the most well-recognized skincare tools today. An ancient beauty practice dating back thousands of years, facial rollers provide energetic healing while improving the complexion’s appearance.
The Esker Beauty Allover Roller extends beyond the tradition of facial rolling and is designed specifically for use all over the body. Measuring 7 inches across, the extra-large roller is textured with soft spikes to increase stimulation, break up fascia, and help better absorb any treatment oil or product. The Allover Roller aids in lymphatic drainage, which helps to detoxify, and provides tension relief throughout the entire body.
If you’re looking for a more traditional yet highly effective facial roller, the Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Face Roller utilizes rose quartz for its healing properties. Rose quartz is believed to emit energetic vibrations of love and beauty, which is said to improve self-esteem as well as feelings of self-worth, forgiveness, and compassion. Like other rollers, the Rose on Rose Face Roller aids with lymphatic drainage, reduces inflammation, boosts circulation, and temporarily firms the skin. If you want to start your day with added radiance and glow, the Rose on Rose Face Roller is our top choice.
If you want the facial roller effect but aren’t keen on rollers, we recommend the Jenny Patinkin Uplifting Gua Sha Heart. Apply an oil, serum, or moisturizer, and glide the tool over the skin for a relaxing spa experience that will leave you feeling fresher and more awake. Like facial rollers, the Gua Sha Heart will promote lymphatic drainage and improve the appearance of skin laxity. It also comes with its own matching carrying case for relaxation and healing on the go.
Finally, we can't help but gush about our love for the Milk + Honey Body Brush. Crafted from Chinese cherrywood and 100% boar bristles, it provides gentle exfoliation, promotes healthy circulation and detoxification, and helps to reveal smoother skin.
The Best Skincare Tools to Increase Skincare Product Absorption
If you're short on self-care time but still want an incredibly effective way to elevate your skincare routine, a device that incorporates cryo-therapy, micro-needling, or massaging may be the perfect tool for you. Cryo-therapy harnesses the benefits of lower temperatures (think of pro athletes taking an ice bath after a strenuous workout) to invigorate the skin and muscles. This cooling treatment can help reduce puffiness, lift and firm the skin, tighten pores, and even reduce the appearance of dark circles.
The Fraîcheur Paris Ice Globes are our personal favorite easy-to-use cryo-therapy tool. For those who aren’t familiar, facial cooling globes are spherical tools that can be placed in the freezer and then rolled over the face for a number of skincare benefits. In addition to the benefits listed above, they can also brighten the complexion, reduce acne scarring, and more. Want to feel extra refreshed in the morning or soothe tired skin and tense muscles at the end of a day? Incorporate a quick facial ice globe session into your routine, and try using it on top of your favorite sheet mask for a next-level facial.
The award-winning Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Derma Roller has won great praise from Health and Shape magazines because it's a fast, painless, and low-tech tool that helps your skincare products sink more deeply into your skin. The tool uses microneedles to create tiny channels into the deeper layers of your skin, allowing the ingredients to sink in more effectively. While it may be tempting, we only recommend using this tool one to two times per week.
Finally, if you're like many others and suffer from facial muscle tension or a dull complexion in general, you'll love The Gold Sculpting Bar. Created by celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, this vibrating facial tool helps sculpt the face by increasing circulation and can help ease tension in the jaw, forehead, around the lips, and more. For the ultimate facial, use it while wearing your favorite sheet mask or under eye patches!
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Are you ready to dive into the fun and evolving world of skincare tools? Click here to see our full range, including body brushes, smart masking devices, and much 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.
Self Care Week: Pro-Approved Skincare Tools
From texture to loss of elasticity and everything in between, it seems like there's a long list of skincare concerns many of us deal with on a regular basis. However, thanks to some high-tech devices and basic skincare tools, caring for our skin and enjoying a spa-like moment at home has never been easier.
In this blog, we're sharing our top skincare tool picks to treat different skincare concerns and explaining the benefits of each!
Remove dirt, debris, and dead skin cells with the Esker Beauty Body Plane (left) or the Milk + Honey Body Brush (right). Both provide additional benefits like aiding in boosting circulation and aiding in lymphatic draining.
Skincare Tools for Exfoliation
Pesky dry patches, keratosis pilaris, and general skin dullness impact more than half of Americans, so it's no surprise beauty brands have taken notice and have created safe and effective skincare tools to help. The Esker Beauty Body Plane is a hand-held device that takes inspiration from the ancient Greek strigil, a tool that uses a dulled blade to scrape away debris, dirt, and dead skin cells. You can click here to learn more about that in our blog about how to use the Body Plane, but to summarize this updated version of the strigil, it can help reduce KP bumps and gently sweep away impurities when used correctly. For best results, pair with one of Esker's body oils.
Another option is to treat yourself to a body brushing session once a week. Unlike the Body Plane, a body brush is best used before showering. The Milk + Honey Body Brush is crafted from Chinese cherrywood and boar bristles to gently and thoroughly exfoliate the skin, promote healthy circulation and detoxification, and to reveal smooth, happy skin. Regardless of the method you choose, work in long, slow sweeping motions starting at your extremities and move toward your heart to aid in lymphatic draining and to improve circulation. Avoid over-exfoliating, as this can have the opposite effect and cause additional skin irritation.
Give your body the royal treatment and target stubborn dimples with the NuBODY, and target fine lines with the Trinity with the ELE Attachment.
Skincare Tools for Anti-Aging
High-quality facial care has come a long way, and you can achieve professional results at home! NuFACE offers FDA-approved microcurrent devices that are the leading choice for estheticians and makeup artists wanting to give their clients an uplifting treatment. The NuFACE FIX line smoothing device paired with the NuFACE FIX serum provides a quick fix skin-plumping session with microcurrent technology! You can see instant results in just 3 minutes, and there's a whole range of techniques to smooth lines around the lips and eyes. We made it easy to pick which one is best for you — simply read our article here. For a longer microcurrent session with long-term results, the NuFACE Trinity device can sculpt, depuff, tone muscles, and more. Just think of it as a workout for your face! Pair the Trinity with the Effective Lip & Eye attachment to treat extra delicate skin, or attach the Wrinkle Reducer Red Light Therapy attachment to target fine lines.
If you want the same results microcurrent can offer for your body, the NuFACE NuBODY Toning and Firming Kit is our top pick for you. This larger device utilizes microcurrent to smooth dimples and to tone the skin. This is the first FDA-approved product of its kind and is designed with four treatment spheres that focus on targeting the microcurrent to specific parts of the body to help smooth away the appearance of uneven or dimpled skin.
End your skincare self care routine with a soothing facial that improves circulation, depuffs, and reinvigorates your skin. The Fraicheur Paris Facial Ice Globes are used by estheticians worldwide, and MUA Jillian Dempsey created the Gold Sculptin Bar to give her clients the red carpet treatment in just a few minutes!
Skincare Tools for Soothing Stressed Skin
Now that you've learned more about our favorite skincare tools to exfoliate and for anti-aging, it's time to talk about tools that can soothe the skin. The Fraicheur Paris Facial Ice Globes are among our best-selling skincare tools and offer an oversized sphere that allows you to cover a larger surface area in a shorter time frame. They utilize cryotherapy to temporarily decrease the size of blood vessels in the skin, so they're great to help hide dark circles under the eyes while soothing facial muscles. Simply pop the globes into the fridge for at least an hour to get them nice and cold, and enjoy! To read step-by-step instructions on how to perform a few Facial Ice Globe facials, click here.
For a quicker treatment that's not quite as cold, the FITISH Ice Globes are cooled in the fridge (versus the freezer), so those that are sensitive to the colder temps may prefer these globes for their cryotherapy session.
If you have tense facial muscles and a bit of puffiness you're trying to treat, the Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar is the perfect device. Ideal for men and women, the 24k gold plated Gold Bar’s vibrations mimic the effects of a massage, instantly relaxing facial muscles to release tension. Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey created this device to give her models a professional-level facial in just a few minutes before makeup application.
Feeling Inspired?
Are you feeling inspired to explore our wide range of skincare tools and get your self care journey started? Click here to start exploring. If you have any additional questions or need advice to select the perfect tool for your skincare concerns, 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.
Camera Ready's Best of 2021: Makeup
A look inside our Dallas, TX, showroom
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.
Introducing MYKITCO
Ask any makeup artist what the most important tool is in their kit, and odds are they'll have a hard time selecting from a group of their favorite brushes or a bag that allows them to stay tidy and organized on set. Each brush is designed with a different texture, finish, and product in mind, and when properly used, it can make all the difference, and we all know that having the proper case to house your makeup is key to working efficiently on set.
Needless to say, we know that this brand is one that you've been asking us to offer. We're thrilled to announce MYKITCO. is officially part of the Camera Ready family!
The Beginning
In 2015, makeup artist James Molloy and his partner, Alex Thompson, launched MYKITCO.™
Although James has had an incredible career as a makeup artist that has spanned more than 18 years and has traveled the world for international collections, headed up a major makeup brand as Director of Artistry for MAC Asia Pacific, and more recently became the global Ambassador for Rimmel London, he was never fully satisfied with the choice of tools and accessories available on the market.
Together with Alex, who completes the duo with his business and events background, they decided to create a brand that offers makeup artists and makeup lovers affordable, high quality professional brushes, bags, and accessories.
Starting in the spare room of their home, James and Alex 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.
Their Purpose
While their purpose is to create professional brushes for makeup lovers, keeping the professional makeup artist in mind with all that they do is at the core of their company. They've worked hard to create a community that is passionate about the industry and are constantly inspired by the creativity and enthusiasm for makeup and a shared passion for professional and practical kit organization.
The Brushes
MYKITCO's award-winning makeup brushes are expertly hand-crafted using the finest materials. They have weighted, solid wood handles which are 7-layer lacquered to increase longevity and durability. In typical MYKITCO. fashion, James and Alex wanted to create tools that were perfect for those using them.
The brushes with gray handles include a range of classic makeup brush essentials that are suitable for all levels of artistry. The blue-handled brushes were created for pros and offer more variation in shape, finish, and function, and are suitable for more specialized makeup needs. As for the type of bristles, each brush has natural, synthetic, or a blend of both hairs to maximize the beauty of each product they’re designed to be used with.
While their products may be designed by professionals, James and Alex encourage makeup lovers of all skill levels to enjoy brushes from both lines and to explore their artistry with whatever brushes they prefer. Knowing the importance of education and their desire to help artists grow, they took the time to write tips on how to use each brush to showcase the benefits of each and how to maximize its uses.
Our Top Picks
My Flawless Face Brush Small 0.21
This soft, synthetic, tapered brush molds to the contours of the face, whilst flawlessly applying liquid, cream, and powder products.
For an air-brushed concealer effect under the eye, use MY FLAWLESS FACE™ Small to seamlessly blend your under-eye concealer into your foundation using small sweeping motions.
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Pro My Blush & Polisher Brush 0.24
This natural fiber brush tapers to a beautiful point and has ultra-flexible bristles which make controlling powder products a dream.
Use the very tip of the brush to skim over the surface of the skin with your favorite blush or highlighter for a translucent veil of color/product.
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My Ultra Multi Brush 1.7
My Ultra Multi™ has an expertly bundled brush head made from soft natural fibers. This all-around blending brush works beautifully with both cream and powder formulas, whether blending eyes, highlighting cheeks, or perfecting skin.
For blown-out blended eyes use My Ultra Multi™ as the finishing touch to your eye makeup, blending in large circular motions across the lid to flawlessly smooth out eye shadow.
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In addition to the multi-taskers above, MYKITCO is known for brushes that allow you to create fine details and crisp lines.
Pro Feliner 1.22
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Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17
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Pro My Tiny Liner Brush 1.11
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PRO Tips for Caring for Your Brushes
To ensure the longest life of your MYKITCO. brushes, here are a few tips straight from James and Alex to keep them soft, shiny and clean!
1. Wash your brushes at least once per week using shampoo, pure olive oil soap or baby oil for more persistent makeup.
2. Wet the brush head in lukewarm water then swirl the tip into the shampoo or soap until it lathers. Continue to swirl until all makeup is removed.
3. Rinse the brush head under running water until all detergent is removed then squeeze out the excess water.
4. Groom the tip of your brush back to it's original shape and leave on a flat surface to dry.
5. For more persistent makeup such as lipstick and eyeliner, dip the tip of your brush in baby oil and swirl over a tissue to help break down the product. Shampoo your brush as normal to remove the oil residue.
Avoid submerging the entire brush in water as this will corrode the ferrule over time. Additionally, avoid harsh cleaning solutions as these may damage the natural brush fibers.
The Bags & Tools
James and Alex's dedication to pro artists didn't stop at brushes! They created bags that helped artists both on set and to store their brushes at home. From their best selling Brush Buddies to their PVC Pods and Pouches, each item is designed to make pro life easier with see-through and durable materials. Each bag is fashioned with attention to detail in mind - from detachable belts, extra compartments, and perfectly placed partitions to help keep you organized.
My Brush Buddy
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My Mini PVC Pod
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My Small Backstage Buddy
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Ready to Explore MYKITCO?
We hope you're as excited as we are for MYKITCO. to join our family of brands, and we're confident you'll find a new favorite (or several)! Click here to shop and to learn more about all they have to offer. Need help deciding which brush or bag suits you best? Our Beauty Advisors are here to help at beautyadvisor@crcmakeup.com.
If you missed our Camera Ready LIVE on Instagram with James Molloy, don't worry! You can view it here!
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.
Our Favorite NuFACE® Treatments for Makeup Artists
Professional makeup artists and aestheticians around the globe have incorporated NuFACE devices into their services. From the instant results from NuFACE FIX® through the Lip Flick Treatment to lifted brows and smoothed fine lines, we love how NuFACE devices can help makeup apply better on top of treated skin AND provide lasting results with regular use!
Did you miss our Instagram Live with NuFACE Sales Manager Katie Gonzalez? Watch it now!
Routines for PROs
For the Bride
On the big day, every bride wants to look their best. The NuFACE FIX provides an instantly smoother canvas by smoothing out fine lines and plumping up the skin with gentle microcurrent in just three minutes. Using the feathering technique (learn more here), you can provide a soothing facial while also creating a more even base for makeup application. Simple start with cleansed skin, apply the NuFACE Fix Line Smoothing Serum, and treat the areas you want to smooth. The device will automatically turn off after three minutes. Tap any remaining serum into the skin, as it will provide extra hydration and will act as a primer for makeup.
For added contouring to the face, use the Trinity PRO or Mini to contour and sculpt the face using the 5-Minute Facial Lift, or give their eyes an extra using the ELE attachment.
For the Mother-of-the-Bride
In addition to using the NuFACE FIX to smooth lines, try the Lip Flick technique to smooth lip lines and plump the lips. This quick 3-minute treatment will also help prevent lip liner and lipstick from bleeding throughout the day. If time allows, treat the Mother-of-the-Bride to the 15-Minute Advanced Facial Lift.
For Quick Makeup Changes or Touch-ups
If you're on set and always on the go, be sure to keep the FIX and the Prep-N-Glow Cleansing Cloths handy for an instant perk-me-up! The cleansing cloths are dual-sided and remove makeup, dirt, oil, and impurities with soft spun lace while the polishing micro-dots provide gentle exfoliation to brighten skin.
These individually wrapped cloths are enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid as well as antioxidants and minerals to keep skin looking radiant and beautifully refreshed, at home or on the go. They're the perfect way to exfoliate and cleanse skin before your microcurrent treatment.
Once properly cleansed, perform the Instant Line Smoothing Treatment, an easy 3-minute routine, to get skin ready for the next look. The skin will be instantly smoother, and your makeup will apply easier and be less prone to creasing.
Routine by Target Area
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FACE
EYES
LIPS
BODY
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Most Popular Routines
5-Minute Facial Lift®
The Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
FIX® Instant Line Smoothing Treatment
Targeted Eye and Lip Treatment
NuBODY® Treatment
Trinity Wrinkle Reducer Treatment
Lip Flick Treatment
Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
Five-Minute Facial-Lift®
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Information and images courtesy of NuFACE®
Explore NuFACE
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NuFACE FIX®
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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.
How to Use NuFACE®: Full Face Treatments
Tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and invigorate your skincare routine with NuFACE®. Click the images below to learn more about each targeted treatment.
Wrinkle Reducer Treatment
Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
Five-Minute Facial-Lift®
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Images and treatments courtesy of NuFACE®
Explore NuFACE
Are you ready to learn more about NuFACE? Click here to read more about the brand and the devices. Ready to shop? Click here to explore NuFACE.
NuFACE Trinity PRO®
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NuFACE Mini®
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Trinity Wrinkle Reducer®
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NuFACE ELE®
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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.
How to Use NuFACE®: Eye Wrinkle Treatments
Tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and invigorate your skincare routine with NuFACE®. These treatments target the delicate skin around your eyes and lips and incorporate special techniques for lasting results. Click the images below to learn more about each targeted treatment.
Targeted Eye & Lip Treatment
FIX Instant Line Smoothing Treatment
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Images and treatments courtesy of NuFACE®
Explore NuFACE
Are you ready to learn more about NuFACE? Click here to read more about the brand and the devices. Ready to shop? Click here to explore NuFACE.
NuFACE Trinity PRO®
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NuFACE Mini®
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Trinity Wrinkle Reducer®
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NuFACE ELE®
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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.
How to Use NuFACE®: All Treatments
Whether you're after a quick lift with the NuFACE FIX® or want to dedicate more time for beautiful results, there is a NuFACE® routine that's perfect for you. Click the images below to learn more about each targeted treatment.
FIX® Instant Line Smoothing Treatment
Targeted Eye and Lip Treatment
NuBODY® Treatment
Trinity Wrinkle Reducer Treatment
Lip Flick Treatment
Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
Five-Minute Facial-Lift®
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Images and treatments courtesy of NuFACE®
Explore NuFACE
Are you ready to learn more about NuFACE? Click here to read more about the brand and the devices. Ready to shop? Click here to explore NuFACE.
NuFACE Trinity PRO®
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NuFACE Mini®
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NuFACE FIX®
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NuFACE NuBODY®
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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 NuFACE®
Information and images courtesy of NuFACE®
NuFACE is the leader in at-home beauty devices helping every client look and feel more beautiful. Using its flagship technology, microcurrent, NuFACE's award-winning products are clinically shown to help tone, firm, and reduce the look of wrinkles. The results are both instant for a quick lift and cumulative with continued use.
Let's discuss why we're excited to add this high-tech tool and skincare brand to our lineup!
Behind the Brand
BORN IN THE BEAUTY OF SOCAL
Carol Cole and her daughters, Tera Peterson and Kim Morales, created NuFACE out of their home in Encinitas, CA.
Carol, a licensed aesthetician, began her career in 1985 at the famed Golden Door destination spa in Escondido, CA. While administering treatments, she heard common anti-aging concerns from her clients such as sagging eyelids, loss of contour. and simply “tired of looking tired”. With this knowledge in hand, Carol started specializing in microcurrent facials and traveled weekly to Los Angeles to serve the most discerning clients in Hollywood. She soon recognized her clients’ need for more frequent microcurrent treatments so in 2005, Carol and her daughters (Tera—also an aesthetician), launched NuFACE for their clients to use at-home in between their professional microcurrent facials.
MEET NUFACE'S EXPERT AESTHETICIAN
Microcurrent Aesthetician Tera Peterson is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of NuFACE, the leader in at-home Microcurrent Skincare offering a range of award-winning devices and topical skincare products that deliver clinically tested, professional results and skin confidence to clients everywhere.
The Devices
NuFACE award-winning face and body toning devices put the power of microcurrent and pro-level, anti-aging skin treatments into the palm of your hand. As we age, our body's natural current slowly starts to break down, causing sagging skin, loss of contour, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. NuFACE microcurrent devices re-energize your skin’s natural current as it slows with age. This boost of energy travels beyond the surface of the skin to help tone, lift, and contour in as little as 5 minutes a day.
We are proud to offer four NuFACE microcurrent devices including the Trinity PRO, an upgraded version of the consumer-friendly TRINITY.
First, there’s the NuFACE® Trinity PRO. The NuFACE Trinity PRO delivers up to 400 microamps compared to its consumer-friendly counterpart, the Trinity which offers up to 335 microamps. The Trinity PRO is an advanced microcurrent facial toning device that helps improve facial contour, tone, and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 5 minutes a day.
To make the most of the Trinity Pro, you can swap out the original head with the ELE and TWR attachments to target the eyes and lips as well as perform light therapy with this powerful device.
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Next, there’s the NuFACE® Mini. Using the same microcurrent technology as the Trinity, the Mini gently stimulates the larger surface areas of the face and neck, but in a cute, compact size.
Like the Trinity, the Mini improves facial contour, tone, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Although compact, the Mini has great strength for a 5-Minute Facial-Lift® and is a great on-the-go microcurrent device.
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The NuFACE FIX® smooths lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. Need a quick lift and invigorating mini facial on the go? The FIX is the perfect choice for you.
No bigger than a mascara tube, the FIX provides a gentle stimulation using microcurrents to the surface layers of skin with a quick erasing motion, smoothing away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 3 minutes.
The FIX can also be used around the lip area for the appearance of fuller-looking lips.
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To round out the overall experience, the NuBODY by NuFACE® delivers a versatile 5-minute body sculpting routine.
Perfect for use at home or to enhance the services you offer to your clients, the NuBODY visibly tones, firms, and smooths the look of dimples providing a smoother silhouette. It’s designed for the larger, denser areas of the body and has four treatment spheres delivering a gentle, yet powerful, microcurrent to help smooth away the look of dimpled skin, known as cellulite.
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The Skincare Products
Microcurrent is your exercise. Skincare is your nutrition. NuFACE's line of nutrient-enriched skincare products are formulated to activate NuFACE microcurrent so that you get the most out of every facial, lip, eye, and body treatment. These aren’t just your average skincare products and gel primers—they’re standalone beauty products packed with anti-aging benefits your skin will love whether you’re keeping them on after your microcurrent treatment or tapping them on throughout the day.
The Prep-N-Glow® Cleansing Cloths are dual-sided cleansing cloths that cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin leaving a radiant glow. These cloths are a perfect way to prep your face before a microcurrent treatment.
For optimal microcurrent usage, gel primers are essential. The Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer is a lightweight, velvety gel that hydrates your skin and pairs with the NuFACE TRINITY Pro, NuFACE Mini, and NuBODY. Absorbing easily, you can use it anytime you need a moisture boost. We also offer the NuFACE FIX Serum, which is a brightening and moisturizing facial serum. With supercharged active beauty ingredients, your skin will burst with energy to awaken tired eyes, revive dull-looking skin, and restore radiance. The NuFACE FIX Serum helps to smooth, brighten, and tighten skin while locking in essential hydration.
For a quick pick-me-up or to reactive your primer if it begins to dry during treatment, the Optimizing Mist is a lightweight, oil-free spray that revitalizes and hydrates your face and body due to its soothing aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts.
NuFACE Hydrating Leave-on Gel Primer
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Optimizing Mist
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The Treatments
There is a wide range of routines to make the most of your NuFACE devices. To view them all, click here, or view the two most popular routines by clicking the images below!
5-Minute Facial-Lift®
Advanced 15-Minute Facial-Lift
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Are you ready to learn more about NuFace? Click here to explore NuFACE. Have a question? Our Beauty Advisors are here to help! Drop them a line at beautyadvisor@crcmakeup.com.
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.
Our Favorite At-Home Massage Techniques
Information courtesy of Fraicheur Paris
If you're hoping to elevate your self care and skin care routine, you're in for a treat! We have a few at-home massage techniques that can help soothe, depuff, and revitalize your skin in less than 20 minutes.
The "Skin Lifting" Massage
Skin lifting massages – or facelift massages, are the gentle, non-invasive alternative to other harsher lifting procedures. The goal? To enjoy a few minutes of heavenly relaxation and a lifetime of youthful skin. Through gentle and repetitive motions, a skin lifting massage can smooth the appearance of wrinkles and provide a lifted effect to sagging skin.
Given its goal of lifting and sculpting, a skin lifting massage is conducted using upward and downward strokes. It is recommended that you start at the base of the neck and work your way to the forehead, avoiding pulling down at any given moment.
For maximum results, allow your ice globes to cool for at least one hour before starting your facial.
The Technique
Use circular motions and alternate with straight upward movements to increase blood flow. Knead your jawline skin and the contour of your face by pulling up. Repeat each stroke 5 to 10 times before moving to the next area.
Be gentle around the eyes and use soft strokes to massage the skin in this area as it can be extremely sensitive. Take a few seconds to close your eyes and tenderly press the ice globes over your eyelids. Don’t forget about your eyebrows, pure pampering awaits!
For your cheeks, use upward diagonal movements that follow the bone life. You can continue the stroke to your temples and apply pressure here. After giving your cheekbones some well-deserved love, move to the forehead and use the same upward moves, beginning at the upper end of your eyebrows.
For best results, we recommend you incorporate this type of massage into your daily morning routine.
The Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic massages, also known as lymphatic drainage massages, have been a staple in Asian skincare rituals for centuries.
This type of massage helps fluid from your lymph nodes drain toxins and wakes up the skin with renewed nutrients. Combined with the fresh power of ice globes, the effect is amplified to deliver a glow like never before due to reduced sallowness and puffiness. In addition, many report smaller-looking pores after a lymphatic massage.
While the commonly used lymphatic drainage technique involves rolling in downwards and outwards movements, it’s necessary to account for your complexion’s unique needs. Skincare specialists recommend that you adjust the strokes of an ice globes lymphatic massage according to your skin type.
The Technique
If you have dry skin, you need to make sure you coax nutrients deep into the tissue with gentle circular movements. Start from the base of the neck where the arteries are and work your way upwards.
For combination to oily skin, or if you're prone to breakouts, you need to start at the top and drain the waste down. For hyperpigmentation issues or fine lines, apply back and forth scraping movements to awaken the area.
No matter the type of strokes you need, make sure to tackle all facial areas: neck & jawline, cheeks, eyes, and forehead, in the order dictated by your complexion. For maximum results, perform the lymphatic massage during the evening. Ten to fifteen minutes is all it takes.
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How Do Ice Globes Work?
Ice works by constricting blood vessels and thus tightening the skin. Once this happens, blood rushes away from the face and returns renewed, with fresh nutrients. This results in a brighter, more glowing complexion. The nutrients provide the skin with the building blocks needed to improve elasticity and can aid in preventing the appearance of wrinkles. While the effects may not be as immediate, many consider this method to be a non-invasive and natural alternative to Botox.
Ice Globes allow you to enjoy these same benefits without the melting mess and awkwardness of holding slippery ice cubes against your skin.
Feeling Inspired?
Want to learn more about the other skincare tools we offer at Camera Ready? Click here to explore our favorite tools! Have a question? Our Beauty Advisors are here to help. Drop them a line at beautyadvisor@crcmakeup.com.
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 Ultimate Guide to Skincare Tools
A good skincare routine isn’t just topical products like cleansers and moisturizers anymore. Skincare tools are taking the beauty industry by storm, combining centuries-old traditions with futuristic technology to create easier access to more youthful, happier skin.
We know it can be a bit overwhelming to keep up with all the new devices on the market. Luckily, we’ve tried them all and are rounding up our favorites in this blog.
For Cleaner, Radiant, and Exfoliated Skin
If you’ve become all-too-familiar with maskne over the past year, or if you simply want to ensure that you’re removing all traces of makeup at night, investing in a high-quality facial cleansing device can make a world of difference.
The Conture AeroCleanse Facial Cleansing Device is one of our favorites because it offers a gentle yet effective cleanse by utilizing sonic & airflow technology. The sonic vibrations remove dirt, excess oil, and makeup from pores, while airflow technology increases the suds of your favorite cleanser to more effectively carry away impurities. Whereas traditional cleansing can result in impurities being redeposited onto the skin, irritating it, the Conture AeroCleanse will thoroughly clean without overly-stripping the skin.
Exfoliation is also a key step to reveal healthy glowing skin, but the key is to be gentle. Over-exfoliation can disrupt the skin's barrier, so choose a tool that gently removes debris and dead skin. Our top picks are the Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher and the Esker Beauty Body Plane. The Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher can be used on the face and body to remove unwanted hair with its precision rotary blades and has an interchangeable polishing head that gently buffs to reveal a glowing complexion.
If you’re seeking the perfect tool to exfoliate your body, the Esker Beauty Body Plane modernizes ancient Greek bathhouse rituals for a contemporary triumph. Crafted into a soft crescent shape made of teak wood, stainless steel, and sterling silver, the Esker Beauty body plane smooths skin and removes dirt and residue without damaging or irritating the skin’s moisture barrier. Sterling silver’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help enhance the product’s effectiveness while still remaining natural and gentle for even the most sensitive skin. After dampening your skin, apply your favorite oil and glide the body plane along your arms and legs in upward motions. You’ll notice the immediate exfoliation of debris and dead skin, resulting in visibly softer skin. To learn more about the body plane and how to use it, be sure to check out our blog dedicated to this unique tool!
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For Toning and Anti-Aging
If your number one skincare goal is anti-aging, skin toning is a must. The Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System is a celebrity favorite for more youthful skin, as it has isometric compression and low-frequency vibrations to stimulate and tone skin. This technology replicates what was once only available at med-spas and skin clinics. But now, thanks to Conture’s Kinetic Skin Toning System, you can effectively fight dullness, puffiness, and signs of aging from the comfort of your own home.
If you’re looking for something that’s simple but effective and easy to travel with, the FOREO BEAR is a best-seller that we highly recommend. This small but powerful toning device uses microcurrent and T-sonic pulsations to exercise the 65+ muscles in your face and neck, maintaining the firmness that these muscles normally lose with age. Every woman knows that the neck is the first place to show a woman’s true age. With the FOREO BEAR, you can fool them all with a tight, toned, and youthful appearance. If you want to try a microcurrent device but are on a budget, the FOREO BEAR mini is a great option. It has three microcurrent intensity levels instead of five, and it doesn't have FOREO's anti-shock technology. However, using plenty of SERUM, SERUM, SERUM will keep the tingling sensation at bay.
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To Soothe Stressed Out Skin & Increase Circulation
Facial rollers are one of the most well-recognized skincare tools today. An ancient beauty practice dating back thousands of years, facial rollers provide energetic healing while improving the complexion’s appearance.
The Esker Beauty Allover Roller extends beyond the tradition of facial rolling and is designed specifically for use all over the body. Measuring 7 inches across, the extra-large roller is textured with soft spikes to increase stimulation, break up fascia, and help better absorb any treatment oil or product. The Allover Roller aids in lymphatic drainage, which helps to detoxify, and provides tension relief throughout the entire body.
If you’re looking for a more traditional yet highly effective facial roller, the Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Face Roller utilizes rose quartz for its healing properties. Rose quartz is believed to emit energetic vibrations of love and beauty, which is said to improve self-esteem as well as feelings of self-worth, forgiveness, and compassion. Like other rollers, the Rose on Rose Face Roller aids with lymphatic drainage, reduces inflammation, boosts circulation, and temporarily firms the skin. If you want to start your day with added radiance and glow, the Rose on Rose Face Roller is our top choice.
If you want the facial roller effect but aren’t keen on rollers, we recommend the Jenny Patinkin Uplifting Gua Sha Heart. Apply an oil, serum, or moisturizer, and glide the tool over the skin for a relaxing spa experience that will leave you feeling fresher and more awake. Like facial rollers, the Gua Sha Heart will promote lymphatic drainage and improve the appearance of skin laxity. It also comes with its own matching carrying case for relaxation and healing on the go.
Finally, we can't help but gush about our love for the Milk + Honey Body Brush. Crafted from Chinese cherrywood and 100% boar bristles, it provides gentle exfoliation, promotes healthy circulation and detoxification, and helps to reveal smoother skin.
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For the Ultimate At Home Spa Experience
If you're short on self-care time but still want an incredibly effective way to elevate your skincare routine, a device that incorporates cryo-therapy or thermo-therapy may be a perfect choice. Cryo-therapy harnesses the benefits of lower temperatures (think of pro athletes taking an ice-bath after a strenuous workout) to invigorate the skin and muscles. This cooling treatment can help reduce puffiness, lift and firm the skin, tighten pores, and even reduce the appearance of dark circles.
The Fraîcheur Paris Ice Globes are our personal favorite easy-to-use cryo-therapy tool. For those who aren’t familiar, facial cooling globes are spherical tools that can be placed in the freezer and then rolled over the face for a number of skincare benefits. In addition to the benefits listed above, they can also brighten the complexion, reduce acne scarring, and more. Want to feel extra refreshed in the morning or soothe tired skin and tense muscles at the end of a day? Incorporate a quick facial ice globe session into your routine, and try using it on top of your favorite sheet mask for a next-level facial.
The FOREO UFO 2, a smart-masking device, also uses of cryo-therapy and cools to 5 degrees celsius for the safest, most effective treatment. However, it combines a sheet mask specifically designed to fit the device to penetrate deeper into the skin and deliver skin-loving ingredients in an at-home facial in just 90 seconds or less. In addition to cryo-therapy, this device can heat up to 45 degrees celsius, a temperature proven to open pores to allow essences, creams, and other skincare products to sink into the skin for maximum efficacy. Finally, the FOREO UFO 2 incorporates up to 10,000 sound waves per minute through a technology they call T-sonic pulsations (the same technology offered with the BEAR and BEAR mini) to help stimulate the skin and gently exfoliate the skin during your facial. To learn more about the FOREO UFO line and the differences between the devices, read this blog.
The final tool we have to include in our roundup is the award-winning Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Derma Roller. Health and Shape Magazine both named this derma rolling tool one of their best skincare tools because it is a fast, painless, and low-tech way to help enhance the performance of your favorite skincare products while also helping to boost circulation and soothe tension. A quick rolling session one to two times a week helps create thousands of micro-channels for your favorite products to sink deeper into the 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.
Our Top 3 Tips for Restocking Your Kit
If you're considering making a few changes while restocking your kit this year, you're not alone. Most artists have their staple products memorized and rarely deviate from that list, but every so often, a new or innovative product comes around that elevates your artistry. It's like baking chocolate chip cookies and swapping out your regular milk chocolate morsels with milk chocolate chunks. All of the ingredients remained essentially the same, but the small tweak made a delicious difference. Variety is the spice of life, after all.
Hungry to learn more? We thought you'd be! We spoke to our beauty advisors to get their top tips for refreshing your kit for the season ahead.
1. Make Sanitizing a Priority
Let's start with the topic that's on all of our minds, sanitation. Disinfecting and cleaning the products in your kit aren't new practices, but they're more important than ever. The extra steps you take to disinfect your products and tools will help you stay healthy and show your clients you are taking their safety into consideration, too. If you haven't updated your website or marketing materials to talk about the extra precautions you're taking, do that now!
For Your Makeup
BeautySoClean Cosmetics Sanitizer Mist is a must-have! This mist disinfects eye shadows, lipsticks, cream products, and more without drying them up nor changing the texture. An added perk? It's available in spritz bottles ranging from a purse-friendly size to an 8.5oz bottle you can keep on top of your station. If you prefer wipes, they have those, too!
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For Your Makeup Kit, Bags, and Brushes
To make sure your makeup kit and bags are safely disinfected, be sure to grab a bottle of Rejuvenate. It's an eco-friendly, hospital-grade disinfectant that is commonly used at spas, salons, and clinics. Rejuvenate can be used on almost anything; it can be used to disinfect cloth, plastic, and glass but not brushes.
For your brushes, our best seller is Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner. It's an industry essential because it's fast-drying and leaves your brushes smelling fresh and clean. Just remember, this quick disinfecting option should not replace your regular deep cleaning with a brush soap because relying solely on a quick sanitizing dip or spray can break down the glue in the ferrule of your brush. Click here to view all of our brush cleaner options.
Want to take your disinfecting and cleaning routine to the next level? The Sterilelight ILLUMICIDE Case allows you to disinfect the surface of anything you place inside and even has a setting to dry your brushes if you deep cleanse with a brush soap in between clients. It uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate bacteria, viruses, molds, and other pathogenic microorganisms. In addition to disinfecting brushes, you can safely clean items like your mixing palettes, car keys, and phone in it.
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For Your Hands
Now that your kit is nice and sanitized, let's get to those busy hands. Our newest addition Jao Refresher smells fantastic, comes in a variety of sizes to fit your kit, and can double as a body refreshing spray for those long days on the job. It dries quickly and doesn't leave your hands tacky, so you can get back to work without worrying about leaving residue on your clients.
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2. Downsize, Customize, and Organize!
It's time to lighten the load! Let's free up some space in your kit and show you how you can minimize the amount of products you have to pack for each job.
Downsizing
Many artists are opting for compact bags and cases, so if you're ready to drop some extra weight, check out the Zuca Artist Backpack. It has plenty of pockets and slots to hold your tools including a thermal pocket to handle the heat of flat irons and curling wands. It even comes with two small clear vinyl pouches to take the guessing game out of what you're reaching for next.
Want to downsize even further? The Vueset Mini Palettes allow you to create pocket-sized versions of your favorite custom Vueset palettes and can be hung on the strap or handle of your bag or case and free up space inside your kit.
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Customizing
There's just something about grabbing a palette knowing every shade it contains is a product and color you picked for that job.
The Z-Potter is a must-have for creating a custom palette. This flameless cooktop uses induction technology to separate blushes, eye shadow, and bronzers from their packaging. Want to create a lipstick or cream blush palette? The Z-potter has you covered there, too, and can melt down your products with ease. The days of carrying twenty lipsticks and six eyeshadow palettes that you only use two colors from each are over!
For complexion and cream products, the pro favorite Danessa Myricks Flexi Palette lets you customize liquids, creams and gels into interchangeable air-tight containers housed in a durable case.
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Organizing
Nothing is worse than fumbling around in your kit to find a product. LippieBook cases will keep your favorite products in place and boast an impressive amount of slots to fit your kit essentials. For a larger jobs, the LippieBook Pro 3.0 has 32 small slots for pencils, 112 large slots to fit most tube-shaped products like lipsticks and depotted foundations, two large pencil sharpener slots, and two medium pouches for palettes and tools. The Baby Pro measures in at 13 inches x 8.5 inches x 4 inches but still offers 92 slots for lipstick, 27 slots for pencils, and one sharpener slot.
If you're like many other artists and are carrying more disposable applicators than ever, the Cozzette Mini Vessel is a great option to keep them separate from the rest of your supplies.
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3. Say Goodbye to Old or Expired Makeup
We know tossing products can be a painful task. However, you always want your client to look their best, and expired or old makeup may not perform as well as it's supposed to.
Most products have a shelf life guideline on the box or packaging itself, but if you can't find the recommended timeline, we recommend reading the expiration guide below.
Mascara
Shelf Life: 3-6 months
Why Replace? Mascara needs to be replaced more frequently than any other beauty product. Every time you pump a mascara wand back into its tube, the product traps bacteria which can cause harmful eye infections.
When to Replace? If the product becomes dry and clumpy or the bristles have excessive buildup, it's time to re-order. Another tell-tale sign is the scent. If it changes at all, go ahead and toss it.
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Foundation
Shelf Life: 6 to 12 months
Why Replace? Unlike powder formulas, liquid foundations contain oils or other ingredients that break down over time. Pump containers provide more protection than ones with an open top. For open-top foundations, it’s best to put the product on to a palette before applying with a clean brush or sponge.
When to Replace? When a foundation is nearing expiration, you may notice dryness or changes in consistency.
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Powder
Shelf Life: 2-3 years
Because they don’t require large amounts of water to manufacture, powders have a longer shelf life than most other cosmetic products. To prolong the life of your powder, store in cool locations with the lid firmly closed.
When to Replace? If you notice powder becoming more difficult to blend or chalky, a replacement is due.
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Gel Eyeliner
Shelf Life: 3-6 months
Like mascara, gel eyeliner should be at the top of your frequent replacements list. To lengthen the life of your gel liner, take a clean spatula and scoop out the amount you need onto a palette.
When to Replace? It's normal for gel liners to get dry over time. A product like Inglot Duraline or Cozzette Matrix Mixing Liquid can help revive a drying gel liner, but since you're opening and closing it frequently, replace it every three to six months, depending on how often you use it.
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Eye and Lip Pencils
Shelf Life: 1-2 years
Pencils tend to last longer because they are constantly being sharpened, which provides a clean, fresh layer before each application. However, it's important to disinfect and sharpen them after every use since they're being used on the eyes and lips where bacteria levels are higher than other areas of the face.
When to Replace? It’s difficult to tell when an eye or lip pencil has gone bad, but a good rule to follow is to replace pencils that no longer sharpen easily. For example, pencils that frequently break-off after sharpening are best to toss. If you notice they're changing color, it's time to throw them away. Discoloration is often a sign of mold growing within the product.
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Skincare
Shelf Life: Varies, but typically 12 months
The shelf life for skincare can vary based on the ingredients, packaging style, and frequency of use. However, a good rule of thumb is to replace it if it's been more than a year.
When to Replace? After a year, moisturizers and toners have lost most of their beneficial properties. The efficacy of the active ingredients decreases over time, and some deteriorate each time they're exposed to air. Others include ingredients that break down with exposure to light or extreme temperatures, so be sure to read the label and store them properly. Always apply these products with clean hands. Never add water to prolong the life of these products, as it dilutes the formula.
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Brushes
Shelf Life: n/a
Makeup brushes can last for decades if you properly care for them. Purchase an all-natural, deep-cleaning brush cleaner to rid your bristles of pesky bacteria and buildup. We offer a variety of brush soaps and cleaners to clean and prolong the life of your tools.
When to Replace? If your brush sheds with every use or no longer applies product evenly, it may be time for replacements.
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Other Guidelines
As a general rule of thumb, here are a few expert tips to help keep any makeup products you purchase from causing an infection:
1) Write the date of purchase on the outside of each product.
2) Federal law requires all makeup products to feature a PAO (Period After Opening) or BBE (Best Before End Date) symbol. A PAO symbol applies only if the shelf life is 30 months or more. Any less and the product will feature a BBE symbol.
3) Products made from natural ingredients will include an expiration date that applies even if unopened.
3) If you can’t find an expiration date, PAO or BBE label, check for the manufacture date. This will help you to know if the product is nearing expiration, as many unused cosmetics lose their quality over time.
Want to learn more?
Ready to refresh? Go ahead and click the links below to browse the most popular products. Have a question or need a little extra help curating your kit? Our Beauty Advisors are here to help, so drop them a line at beautyadvisor@crcmakeup.com.
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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.
Our Updated Brush Cleaning Routine
This week, we've discussed ways to focus on self care through skincare and a few fun tools. However, your makeup brushes deserve a spa day, too! In today's blog, Chris Luevanos, licensed esthetician and owner of Crazy Merman, joins us to discuss the importance of washing your makeup brushes, how often he recommends it, and how to know when it's time to say goodbye.
Q: How often should we wash our brushes?
If you research this topic online, you'll find a mixed bag of answers to this popular question. The American Academy Dermatology Association recommends washing your personal makeup brushes every 7 to 10 days, but in a world where mask wearing has left many of us with sensitive skin, you should consider washing them more frequently.
Chris: When it comes to the brushes you have for personal use, you should be washing them at least once a week. Pre-pandemic, it was recommended to wash the brushes you use with creams and liquids more often than your powder brushes due to the extra buildup of products, but that rule has gone out the window. Since we live in a time of COVID-19, I strongly encourage washing and sanitizing all of your brushes more frequently to ensure you're eliminating the risk of irritating your skin. If you're a makeup artist, it's essential to cleanse and sanitize your brushes between each and every client.
PRO Tip: To speed up the disinfecting and drying time of your brushes and tools on set, the SterileLight ILLUMICIDE Disinfecting Case will drastically reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning and sanitizing. When fully charged, this portable case can run up to 60 three-minute quick disinfect cycles. The case uses UV light wavelengths in the germicidal spectrum and can be used to provide surface disinfection for brushes, phones, makeup, metal mixing palettes, and more. It even has a setting that can help dry your brushes faster to save you precious time. When you're not using it to disinfect, use it as extra storage space to make the most of this powerful tool.
Each SterileLight ILLUMICDE Disinfecting Case comes with a gift with purchase set (a $54 value) that includes a makeup bag and mat to use on the job and a 4 oz. SterileLight Sanitizing Spray that can be used on your hands, brushes, and makeup.
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Q: What are some of the skincare concerns proper brush washing can prevent?
Chris: Of course, dirty brushes can cause blackheads and whiteheads, but you can also develop eye styes that can be caused by a buildup of oil and debris on your lash line from your eyeliner and eyeshadow brushes. Other skincare concerns include bacterial acne breakouts, pink eye, and the most serious of all, a staph infection. There can also be bug infestations on your brushes or sponges you may not be able to see with the naked eye. I believe these concerns are completely avoidable if you wash your brushes more often and with the right makeup brush soap.
Q: What about makeup sponges?
It can be hard to distinguish between dirty sponge and a stained one. Our recommendation? Wash them regardless of how they look. A few extra minutes spent cleansing your sponges are worth the effort to keep them clean and to prevent skin irritation.
Chris: I'd recommend washing them one to three times a week, depending on the frequency the sponge is being used. Since they're used with cream or liquid-based products, wash them in warm soapy water with a deep cleaning brush soap. In between washes, spritz them with a makeup brush spray sanitizer. Make sure you are replacing sponges often. Sponges are porous and can trap bacteria inside the sponge.
Q: Is there a different method for washing natural hair brushes?
Chris: If you're using a proper brush soap, you can safely wash your natural hair and synthetic brushes with the same product and technique. I created Crazy Merman Brush Soap to be highly effective and to remove the most stubborn makeup products while still being gentle enough for the most fragile brush hairs.
Q: I use an instant brush sanitizer to clean my brushes. Isn't that enough?
Relying solely on dipping your brushes into instant brush cleaners will eventually break down the glue in ferrule. This will cause your brush to shed more, and it may shorten the life of your brush. Though these instant cleaners are efficient and safe to clean brushes in-between clients or in a pinch for personal use, deep cleaning with brush soap, allowing them to dry, and then spritzing with an instant brush cleaner in a spray bottle is less harmful to the brush.
For most artists, brushes are an investment, and using a soap like Crazy Merman Brush Soap will condition the brush's hair and remove any bacteria to ensure a long brush life.
Q: What are some of the most common brush cleaning myths you hear?
Chris: Many folks believe it's okay t