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If you're a true makeup lover, you'll understand why were thrilled when Pantone announced their 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz! Peach is one of the most popular colors when it comes to makeup because it looks equally beautiful on the eyes, lips, and cheeks, and it is a powerful correcting shade when used properly.   To view all of our favorite peach fuzz-hued products, click here, or keep reading our blog! Learn more about our Peach Fuzz Product Recommendations How to Wear Peach Fuzz on the Lips Peach can be a complexion-brightening shade, and when worn on the lips, it can instantly make your overall look appear more "fresh" or brighter. It pairs extremely well with nudes, golden tones, copper, corals, and pops of color like green for a spring-inspired look. Peach Fuzz Lipstick and Lip Gloss If you're looking for a sheer peach to give you a beautiful wash of juicy color, the Jouer Tinted Lip Oil in Esprit is a great choice. For a slightly lighter hue that's ultra-affordable, NYX's Butter Gloss in Sugar High provides a lighter, milkier peach that also softens the lips. To achieve that trendy blurred lip look using a peach-toned liquid lipstick, try Jason Wu Beauty's Honey Fluff Lip Cream in Supernatural (you'll thank us later)! If you have a richer skin tone, we recommend opting for a mid-toned peach that leans coral to brighten your look or opt for a peachy brown, like Buxom Cosmetics Full On Plumping Lip Matte in Brunching for a sultry nude look.   PRO Tip: If the peachy shade you select is similar in depth to your skin tone, you may want to grab a lip liner to prevent it from washing out your complexion. Peach Fuzz Makeup for the Eyes If you haven't tried wearing peach eyeshadow, you're missing out! This warmer-toned color is especially beautiful on those with blue or green eyes because it provides a beautiful contrast. However, brown-eyed beauties can create an alluring gaze with peachy shades because it can warm up the look and emphasize golden or greenish tones in their eyes, too! For green and blue eyes, Viseart Peche Petites Fours offers two matte shades for a fresh peachy wash of color and two shimmering shades to amp up the look. For brown eyes, Dose of Colors Sassy Sienna offers richer rusty peach tones and browns for a smoldering gaze. If you're seeking a softer peach look, you can't go wrong with Buxom Cosmetics Straight Up Eye and Cheek Palette, and bonus, it includes a coordinating blush! PRO Tip: A rich brown mascara pairs well with peachy-toned looks. How to Wear Peach Fuzz on the Cheeks This is where the color peach really shines! Peach blushes give you a youthful, fresh-faced, and playful look, and we offer a wide range of finishes and tones for every complexion. Our Top Picks for Peach Fuzz Blush A makeup artist favorite, The Balm Cosmetics Hot Mama Blush & Shadow offers a peachy-pink glow to the cheeks that gives a soft glow wherever it's applied. If you prefer a blush without a glowy finish, Melt Cosmetics Honey Thief is a slightly more neutral-toned peach that's highly pigmented and super blendable for the most beautiful peachy cheeks. If you prefer a cream formula, Melt Cosmetics offers several peachy shades in their Cream Blushlight range. Our final recommendation for those no-makeup makeup lovers is Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush in Southbound, a mid-toned peach pink that gives an effortless glow and pop of buildable color. BONUS: Peach Fuzz-toned Correctors & Powders We've already touched on the brightening qualities of peach-toned makeup, but as makeup pros, we also need to highlight the color correcting qualities of this beautiful shade. Using color theory and a color wheel, you'll see that peach is on the opposite side of blue and purple, meaning it can help cancel out those tones when used as a corrector or powder. That's why it's such a favorite for many who have under-eye dark circles with blue, purple, or grayish tones.   L.A. Girl PRO HD Concealer in Shade Peach is an affordable and easy-to-use corrector because it's easy to blend and highly pigmented. Another best-kept-secret in the beauty industry is Judith August Cosmetics Orange Masking Cream, a trio of three peach and orange-hued cream products that professionals use to neutralize under-eye darkness and even bruises. Finally, if you're seeking a peach powder to provide a bit of brightness or to combat complexion dullness, a light dusting of KimChi Chic Beauty Puff Puff Pass Setting Powder in shade 04 Peachy can be a perfect addition to your collection if you have a medium-toned or richer complexion! Feeling Inspired? We hope this blog has inspired given you a few great options to try if you want to add the Pantone Color of the Year to your makeup collection! Explore our top picks here. Have a question for our beauty experts? Click here to send them a message. 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. 

No matter how well your skin has behaved over the last few months, be sure to read this blog because even the most predictable skin can be prone to irritation, dryness, or become sensitized as we transition into the cooler months. That's why our in-house Skincare Expert, Chelsie, is sharing the Top 5 Skincare Misconceptions for the cooler seasons! In this blog, we will be discussing the FOLLOWING COMMON SKINCARE MYTHS and mistakes: Not adjusting your environment/lifestyle during the cooler and drier months Using the same facial cleanser during all seasons Mistaking dry, rough texture for dead skin cells vs moisture loss from the skin barrier Only using sunscreen during the spring and summer Not taking advantage the cooler months for professional skincare services COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #1Not adjusting your daily routine/environment to meet your skin's needs We love to stay warm and toasty during the cold weather, however, if we stay in the hot shower too long or have the thermostat on high, we are potentially setting ourselves up for dry skin. Having the heat too high or taking extra hot showers to stay warm will draw out necessary moisture from your skin and can cause it to become dry and more sensitized skin. To combat this, use lukewarm water and don't take unnecessarily long showers. To prevent moisture loss at home (or even at work), add a humidifier to the rooms you spend the most time in! These both help to maintain moisture levels in your home so that the drier air does not seek moisture from your skin, but instead from the environment! PRO Tip: Using a more emollient lotion with occlusive ingredients (like petrolatum, squalene, jojoba oil, or olive oil) on the hands and body along with a facial oil can also help seal in moisture and slow moisture loss during the drier seasons. OUR RECOMMENDATIONS SHOP KIEHL'S SINCE 1851ULTRA FACIAL CREAM SHOP SONIA ROSELLI'S WATER OIL SKIN PREP COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #2Using the same facial and body cleanser during all seasons Our bodies are amazing and can adjust how much sweat and oil it produces to adjust to our ever-changing environments, but sometimes they can use a helping hand. During the warmer months, the main concerns may be reducing blackheads and combating excess oil production, so reaching for a gel-based cleanser during the spring and summer can help! However, in cooler weather, gel cleansers may leave the skin feeling too tight and dry, so our experts recommend opting for a gentler, creamier formula. These gentle cleansers will still remove impurities, excess oil, and makeup, while reintroducing hydration and leaving the skin soft and supple! OUR RECOMMENDATION SHOP BIODERMA'S SENSIBIO MICELLAR CLEANSING OIL COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #3Mistaking dry, rough texture for dead skin cells versus moisture loss and an impacted skin barrier The first thing that comes to mind when you feel uneven texture on your skin is to slough off the "dead skin", especially with more abrasive exfoliants. However, this rougher & flaky texture can be due to the lower humidity, increased water loss, and windburn. If over-exfoliation occurs, the skin can become rougher and more sensitized, essentially doing the opposite of what we would want! When you have those dry, pesky patches, AHA's are best to stick to versus BHA's or physical exfoliation, as AHA's are water-soluble and tend to have humectant properties (yay extra hydration!) However, make sure you don't overdo it. If you're not seeing an improvement after one use, visit a local esthetician or dermatologist so they may properly diagnose and treat your skin. OUR RECOMMENDATION SHOP SONIA ROSELLI'S SEXAPPEAL INSTANT EXFOLIATION SPRAY COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #4Reserving SPF for the warmer months We know this is a tip we'll bring up in every skincare blog, but it's important to remember UV rays are around ALL year round and can still permeate through the cloudiest of weather. While you may be seeing less direct sun rays due to a lower sun angle during the winter, ice and snow act as little shiny mirrors that will reflect those unwanted rays toward your skin making it more important than ever to cover any exposed skin with a sun protectant. While the various types of UV rays can impact the skin, it's the UVA rays that accelerate premature aging and lead to unwanted hyperpigmentation and loss of elasticity. Preventing damage is much easier (and less expensive) than trying to "fix" the dark spots and potential for skin cancer later. PRO Tip: When it comes to how much SPF to use, a good rule of thumb is to use one ounce for your entire body. For your face, some professionals have used the "finger length" method. Open your hand with your palm facing up, and draw a stripe of SPF the entire length of your middle finger and pointer finger, and that will give you the minimum amount you should use for your face! If you're wearing an outfit that exposes your neck and decolletage, draw a third stripe of SPF down your ring finger and use that amount for the exposed skin. OUR RECOMMENDATION SHOP SKIN1004 CENTELLA HYALU-CICAWATER-FIT SUN SERUM SPF50+ COLD WEATHER SKINCARE MISTAKE #5: Not taking advantage of peels and other skincare services If we're being honest, many of us have likely skipped a few sunscreen applications here or there, and we may be starting to see some hyperpigmentation or fine lines peeking through. The fall and winter months are the perfect time to combat those skincare woes with professional chemical peels and services. Let us explain why! A professional chemical peel is designed to remove the top layers of your skin to allow it to grow back smoother. This can help slow the formation of fine lines and sunspots, but it's important to avoid direct sunlight after each treatment. With less direct sunlight exposure, it can be an ideal time to get a chemical peel, but as always, never skip sun protection, especially on freshly treated skin. PRO Tip: Make sure you work with a professional to schedule peels and treatments based on your own skin's needs and your lifestyle. Remember, achieving the perfect skincare and treatment plan is like a marathon, not a sprint! It's also important to remember that peels are not for everyone, so be sure to contact your local professional. Feeling Inspired? We hope this blog has helped clear up some of the skincare questions and myths you may have heard! If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Experts 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.

Here at Camera Ready Cosmetics, it's our mission to find the best products that live up to high standards, are a great value, or offer something unique to the beauty industry. We know there are a lot of great products to choose from, but we get it! It can be overwhelming to look for the best hair care, find the perfect foundation for your skin type, or to find exactly what you're looking for. That's why we have a dedicated team of beauty industry veterans including makeup artists, skincare experts, an esthetician, lifelong beauty lovers, and more. We personally test the brands and products we offer to ensure it meets our high standards so that we know you'll love them, too. Of course, we also take your feedback and requests into consideration, and we've proudly added 11 new brands that many of you have asked us for this year! The Brands we added this year are:: Sonia Roselli Grande Cosmetics Booby Tape Blend Bunny Cosmetics MOB Beauty West Barn Co. Wrinkles Schminkles Skin1004 Made By Mitchell Tinge Lash Lash Learn more about the brands we proudly added to our Camera Ready family of brands this year! Sonia Roselli Our makeup artist community has been asking us to add Sonia Roselli to our family of brands, and we are thrilled we were able to add it to our assortment in 2023! Her products have been kit staples for makeup artists around the globe, and her line offers skin prep and skincare products that work beautifully under makeup and serve as a complete skincare system to help protect and restore the balance your skin barrier needs. To learn more about the skin barrier, view our blog with pro tips from makeup artist Sonia Roselli, herself!! Grande Cosmetics Bigger, bolder-looking lashes, lips, and brows in your future thanks to powerful eyelash and brow serums & skincare-infused cosmetics from Grande Cosmetics! With more than 90 industry awards, they're on a mission to empower their community with salon-service-inspired DIY formulas that enhance your natural features. We love that all Grande Cosmetics products are proudly cruelty-free and PETA Certified. Booby Tape Nothing is worse than finding the perfect outfit... but not being able to find the perfect bra to give you the lift and support without the straps peeking through... that's where Booby Tape comes in! This women-founded brand was created to offer an inclusive, skin-friendly, all-in-one breast lift solution as well . Now, you can keep your bust in check with this vegan, latex-free adhesive. We love how they offer a wide rage of shades, and trust us, it's super easy to use. Blend Bunny Cosmetics Blend Bunny Cosmetics been one of our most popular new brands this year and for great reason! The beauty behind the brand is a makeup artist (aka she KNOWS pigmentation, color theory, and what gaps there were in the shade range of other products), and her colorful palette and products help fill the bold gap that other brands were lacking. Her products are best known for the unique shades that range from nudes to bold and grungy, and we're thrilled to have them as part of our Camera Ready Family. MOB Beauty When it comes to beauty innovation and sustainability, MOB Beauty is at the forefront of the industry. Their ingredient-conscious, cruelty free, and vegan formulas deliver pro quality results and are housed in sustainable packaging. We love how you can mix and match their products to create your own custom palette - a must for makeup artists! West Barn Co. Our community is always looking for the next best brow product, and West Barn Co. captured our hearts at first use! Created by mother and daughter duo, Donna and Kim, West Barn Co began their journey in 2016. Professional Makeup Artist, Kim, was inspired by old Hollywood tricks, but she wanted something more suitable and usable for her clients. She paired up with her mother that was exploring skincare and formulation, and together, they launched what has become a cult classic. Soap Brows took the world by storm and moved the brow trend into a new, and natural direction.   Donna and Kim continue to bring innovation and experience to the table and focus on producing high performing, pro quality brow products. It’s the perfect fit for an artist’s kit. WRINKLES SCHMINKLES   Fun name, incredible product! Soothing patches for eyes and the face are a must for makeup artists, but trust us, even if you're not a pro, you'll want to experience Wrinkles Schminkles!   Gabrielle Requena began Wrinkles Schminkles in 2014 after realizing the market was missing a solution to reduce signs of aging on her body. She focused on creating a non-invasive range of products that would offer women a solution to look and feel confident at any age without breaking the bank or undergoing the knife.     Today, the brand continues to focus on premium quality, performance based skincare. They offer affordable, medical grade silicone patches for the eyes, forehead, neck, chest, lips, and mouth. Join the party and see why these patches are TikTok's favorite wrinkle patch! Skin1004 SKIN1004 is an award-winning hypoallergenic & ingredient-conscious skincare brand from Korea. Each product is infused with Centella Asiatica, originating from the untouched nature of Madagascar. This high-quality Centella extract is one of the world's finest. SKIN1004 values well-crafted, ingredient-conscious skincare at an affordable price. Experience the mild, soothing, extra-light, and non-comedogenic formulas that are cruelty-free & vegan. Made By Mitchell If you've been part of our Camera Ready Family for a while, we see you ;).. and we've seen your DMs asking us to add Made By Mitchell! We proudly added this makeup artist founded brand to our assortment, and it's been a beautiful partnership! Makeup Artist Mitchel Halliday dreamt of unifying the beauty community one look at a time, and after several collabs, he officially launched his brand in 2020. His brand is known for its unmatched and unconventional color combinations and is perfect for any look from every day to creative self-expression. If you take anything from Made by Mitchell, remember ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Tinge Body makeup has been a makeup artist's secret weapon to make their clients look flawless from head to toe, but Tinge impressed us thanks to the range of shades and longwearing nature of their beautiful formula. Their signature product, The TINGE Tint, a water + transfer-resistant body makeup has been gleaned by professional and celebrity makeup artists as the body makeup that doesn’t look so made up. The TINGE Tint’s tried and true undertone-oriented shade range paired with its formula’s medium, buildable coverage, and undetectable finish work in perfect harmony to keep you looking and (most importantly!) feeling like yourself— instantly smoothing out the complexion below the neck, easing the appearance of body bumps, bruises and blemishes where you wish. Confidence is their brand catalyst; body positivity is their native language. TINGE exists to bring you exceptional body-centric products that can be worn and loved by everybody, in every season— giving you the added confidence to feel good in the skin that you're in, and that's a brand mission we adore supporting! Lash Lash Great lashes can make a great look even more beautiful, and that's why we love Lash Lash! While we adore their products, their brand story may be one of our favorites (can you tell we love supporting fellow makeup artists?). After spending countless hours pre-cutting and mixing different lash styles to create a perfect, natural lash for her clients, Celebrity Makeup Artist, Mari Shten realized the lashes ever looked as good as she hoped and perfect natural eyelashes simply did not exist. She set out to develop the most natural lashes on the market.Their mission is to create products of superior quality and unique designs to help you to express yourself through the most natural and unique eyelash look. Each eyelash is made from the highest quality 100% Premium Korean PBT Silk. All lashes are vegan, cruelty free, and tested by professional makeup artists.LASH LASH was born in 2018 after Mari spent nearly a year designing, trialing, and producing lashes that anyone could customize to fit their eye flawlessly. LASH LASH offers the shortest and most natural individual lashes and continues to expand their collection that Pro Makeup Artists and their celebrity clients LOVE worldwide. Feeling Inspired? We hope you love our newest brands as much as we do! To explore more of our newest arrivals, click here. To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

When it comes to the finishing touches of a full glam look or even a treat yourself moment, great hair care products make all the difference! From pomades, to sprays, glossing treatments, and everything in between, we crunched the numbers and have created a solid list of the top 3 hair care products of the year! Keep reading to learn why they made our list! Our top 3 hair care products of 2023 are: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Insert Name Here Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Essence Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist Learn more about our Top 3 Hair Care Products of 2023 Top Hair Care Product of 2023 #1: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Oribe's Dry Texturizing Spray is a cult classic for a reason. It soaks up excess oil, gives beautiful volume, provides great control and hold, and perfects any 'do. In additiona, it's paraben-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free, proudly approved by PETA, vegan, color and keratin-treatment safe, AND offers UV protection. Talk about the ultimate product! Top Hair Care Product of 2023 #2: Insert Name Here Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Essence When it comes to hairstyling, there is almost nothing worse than those pesky flyaways that just won't smooth down, especially if you're being photographed, filmed, or walking the red carpet. However, that's where Insert Name Here Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Essence comes in. This mascara-shaped product has a bristled applicator, just like a mascara wand, to grab unruly hairs and set them down without looking greasy, and it contains hydrating ingredients including Camellia Japonica, Candelilla, and Jojoba to leave your smoothed hair silky soft. Trust us, once you try it, you won't want to be without it! Top Hair Care Product of 2023 #3: Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist Rounding out our list of Top 3 Hair Care Products of 2023 is Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist. This reparative blow-dry mist creates soft, bouncy blowouts with lasting body and won’t leave hair stiff or sticky whether you use it on wet hair, dry hair, or both. In addition, it is clinically proven to speed blow-dry time, provide humidity resistance, and protect from heat up to 450°F. That means faster, healthier-looking blowouts for any hair type! Feeling Inspired? Those are the top 3 Hair Care Products of 2023! Do you own any of them? To view more of our great hair care products, click here. To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

When it comes to skincare, we know there are a lot of great products to choose from. However, there are definitely some newcomers that stood out from the rest in 2023 thanks to their innovative formulas, effectiveness, and overall performance!   Our top 3 skincare products of 2023 are: Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ Sonia Roselli sexAppeal Instant Exfoliation Spray Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels Learn more about our Top 3 Skincare Products of 2023 Top Skincare Product of 2023 #1: Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ It's no secret that we should be wearing sun protection daily, but when it comes to finding the perfect formula, that's a taller task! That's why our team and our customers were absolutely blown away by Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+. This non-nano chemical sunscreen blocks UV rays, while simultaneously hydrating the skin. The finish (moisturized and dewy) along with the great price (under $10) make it a winning combination! Plus, it plays nicely under other products making it the perfect everyday option. Top Skincare Product of 2023 #2: Sonia Roselli sexAppeal Instant Exfoliation Spray Exfoliation is key for great makeup application, and Sonia Roselli sexAppeal Instant Exfoliation Spray is not only effective, it's fascinating to use! It uses a gentle yet effective combination of Aloe Vera, Glycolic Acid, and Moringa Oil to slough away dead skin and debris without the need for physical exfoliators. The result? An easy to spray on and wipe away product that works quickly and effortlessly. Makeup artists have trusted this spray exfoliator for their biggest jobs, and it can be safely used on the face, hands, feet, arms, and legs - making it the ultimate exfoliator for anyone in need of an extra bit of glow (and let's be honest, we all could benefit from that! !   Review for Sonia Roselli sexAppeal: We had to share this icredible review from a loyal CRC customer because their experience says it all! "I heard about this product for a few years now. Just started to use it on myself and clients as of last year. When I tell you your skin will be glass like after this….Baby my skin is giving wet baby seal! It’s giving Mirror mirror on the wall who’s the Glowest of them all?! I’m a whole a** man and my skin is Poppin and glowing like I was just born 30 seconds ago! Don’t walk, RUN AND THROW THIS BADDIE IN YOUR CART!" - Jeremy A, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, reviewed September 2023 (age range 35-44, skin type: combination, skin concerns: oiliness, acne, large pores, ageing, sensitivity) Top Skincare Product of 2023 #3: Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels Eye gels and masks are having a moment on social media, but long before they were hugely hyped, celebrity and bridal makeup artists were stocking their kits with our #3 Top Skincare Product of 2023 - the Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels. They check all the boxes when it comes to an effective, good for all skin types, vega, cruelty free, paraben free, and fragrance free eye mask. They stay put once applied (nothing is worse than an eye mask that slides!), and they leave your skin supple, hydrated, and glowing thanks to their proprietary hexapeptide technology. To help serve our makeup artist community and beauty lovers, we offer single packs, 4-packs, and 8-packs. Feeling Inspired? Those are the top 3 Skincare Products of 2023! Do you own any of them? To view more of our great skincare products, click here. To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

Every year, we like to reflect on the latest beauty trends, see which products YOU loved the most, and we create our Best of Lists based on several factors including what products were buzzed about the most on social media, the ones that kept selling out, and what items were searched for the most on our website! Our top 3 makeup products of 2023 are: Blend Bunny Cosmetics Sugar High Lip Oil in Black Sugar Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork Palette KimChi Chic Puff Puff Pass Setting Powder (All shades) Learn more about our Top 3 Makeup Products of 2023 Top Makeup Product of 2023 #1: Blend Bunny Cosmetics Sugar High Lip Oil in Black Sugar Lip oils have undoubtedly been one of the most popular products in 2023, but what sets the Blend Bunny Cosmetics Sugar High Lip Oil in Black Sugar is the shade. It's a semi-sheer shiny black that deepens your natural lip color while also giving that slightly grungy look that is ultra-instagrammable. The shocking color in the tube translates into a your lips but muted color, and we can't get enough of it. While it's great on worn on its own, the beauty of this product really shines when layered with other lip products, as it transforms any shade with that sheer black tint. Have a lipstick that you feel is a touch too bright? Add a dab of this lip oil, and it'll tone it down and add unbelievable shine.   Top Makeup Product of 2023 #2: Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork Palette Ask any makeup artist what the most important thing is in their kit, and odds are, they'll point to a foundation or multi-tasking base product. That's why the Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork Palette is our number 2 pick. It is the ultimate multitasker with the velvety smooth pomade formula that can be mixed to create your ultimate shade while the power can be used to set, line, and mix. From base to brows and even on the eyes and lips, the palette truly does it all, and it has fantastic lasting power. Review for Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Palette: We know reviews are important when it comes to selecting beauty products, so we had to share this great review from Makeup Artist Danielle D: "I've been searching all of the land for a neutral palette that can work with multiple clients/skin tones- this is it! The quality is excellent, the fallout is minimal, and the product works great for everything-eyes, eyebrows, contour etc. I highly recommend." - Danielle D, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, reviewed October 2023 (age range 35-44, skin type: combination, skin tone: medium) Top Makeup Product of 2023 #3: KimChi Chic Puff Puff Pass Setting Powder (All Shades) If you feel like you're seeing a trend for all complexion products, there's a good reason! Makeup Artistry relies heavily on products to create a perfect canvas for film, photography, and performance, so it's no surprise when foundations and powders make up our top three products. Even if you're not a makeup artist, you've probably seen KimChi Chic Beauty Puff Puff Pass Setting Powder all over social media because it's gone viral several times. Available in a range of inclusive shades, including a brightening lavender shade "Lvander", this powder is formulated with Rice Powder and Vitamin-E as special ingredients for their natural anti-aging and oil-absorbing qualities, so you can look good AND nourish your skin while looking flawless all day! It's such a popular product that we offer a mini-size AND the giant-size version of this viral product.   Feeling Inspired? Those are the top 3 Makeup Products of 2023! Do you own any of them? To view more of our great makeup products, click here. To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

We are thrilled to announce we have added MOB Beauty to our Camera Ready Family of brands and are proud to offer their professional-grade products that are sustainable, cruelty-free, ingredient-conscious, and vegan formulas that we know you'll love! In this blog, we'll share more about the MOB Beauty Team, their mission to be sustainable and ethical, and why they're the hottest pro-performance, sustainable brand that you need to try! Let's jump in! MOB Beauty co-founders Alisha Gallagher and Victor Casale showing off and formulating MOB Beauty products Behind the Brand MOB Beauty was created by beauty industry powerhouses including Victor Casale (former managing director and chief chemist of MAC, and chief innovation officer and co-founder of Cover FX), Alisha Gallagher (ex-SVP at Briogeo and Cover FX), Steve Blanchet (former president and owner of CSR Cosmetics Solutions), and Beatrice Seguin (a pharmaceutical scientist). Together, they wanted to use their decades of industry experience to build beauty for a better future - to define new standards in the industry by questioning everything, to improve everything. Sustainability & Innovation MOB Beauty is an industry leader when it comes to sustainability. Their packaging features refillable palettes and components to reduce waste while giving you sturdy, attractive, and easy-to-identify products (a must-have for PROs and their kits), and they're always researching new ways to reduce unnecessary processes and components. All of their packaging is made of PET and PP resin (the easiest to recycle) with at least 50% post-consumer recycled content (reusing material that already exists in the waste stream), and their goal is to be 100% PCR. The Formulas When it comes to performance, you can trust MOB Beauty. They have their own lab and chemists that take a product-first approach. Instead of creating new collections just to have more launches, each new shade and formula is analyzed and tested vigorously. They won't release a product unless it offers the pro-performance with great payoff, no fall out, long-wear, and smooth and easy-to-blend textures that you deserve. Their goal is to create products that will be staple items in your makeup kit and to create more ingredient-conscious versions of your favorites! The Need for High-Performing, Ethical Ingredients In addition to avoiding any known-to-be harmful ingredients, they formulate with ingredients that offer skin-loving and anti-bacterial properties, a major bonus for professional makeup artists that stock MOB Beauty in their kits. Their mission to be sustainable and earth-friendly applies to their ingredients, too. They sustainably and ethically source everything that goes into their products and leave out ingredients like silicones which don't bio-degrade and end up in our water supply harming biodiversity and our local ecosystems. Their products only contain RSPO-certified Palm Oil (it was sourced from responsible areas), and they only use ethically sourced Mica. They only work with suppliers that provide statements that no children were used to source or produce their ingredients. To top it off, they're Leaping Bunny and PETA Certified Vegan and Cruelty-Free. Explore MOB Beauty Are you ready to experience MOB's uncompromising formulas for yourself? Click here to them and to discover a new favorite! 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.

Every bride wants to look their best on their big day, and we're proud to announce we've partnered with Danessa Myricks, James Molloy, Chelsea Marie, Alanna Castro, and Emily Winters to create bridal looks created specifically for our Camera Ready Family! Keep reading our blog to see the products used for each look, or view all of the product here. Makeup & Photography by James Molloy Classic Bridal Makeup by James Molloy Leave it to James Molloy to create the perfect classic bridal look! He started with skin prep and applied a moisturizer before going in with Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer (applied with his 0.20 My Flexi Face Brush) before adding a light application of tinted moisturizer to even out the complexion. To add dimension to the face, he applied Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer and blended it out using My Domed Multi Brush 0.13. To set the face, he used a light layer of Kevyn Aucoin Loose Setting Powder using My Soft Powder Brush 0.27. To give his model a barely there bridal flush, he applied a hint of Kevyn Aucoin Blush and lightly sculpted her face using Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder. For the eyes, he opted for a soft pinky nude palette using the Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Medium Deep concentrating the deepest shades along the lower lash line and the crease to give soft dimension and added the lightest shimmery shades across the lids. He added Ardell Lashes for a soft romantic gaze and a thin coat of mascara to the lower lashes. He finished the look with a soft nude lip liner and Buxom Full On Plumping Matte Lipstick in Chill Night and lightly applied a powder highlighter to the tops of the cheekbones. James' PRO Tip: To apply a highly pigmented blush or highlighter, use the MYKITCO My Blush and Polisher Brush 0.24 to easily and evenly diffuse the pigments onto the skin. Makeup: Alanna Castro, Hair: Emily Winters, Model: Vianka Showstopping Bride with Alanna and Emily Alanna Castro and Emily Winters are a dynamic duo combining their artistry in makeup and hair respectively to serve the Dallas, TX, area and beyond. Their style ranges from editorial to every day, and their goal is to make every client feel like the best version of themselves, no matter what they want to express through their beauty. Alanna started by prepping the skin with several Sonia Roselli products including Water Elixir and Water Oil to seal in plenty of moisture - the key to any good bridal look. For added hydration and to mattify the t-zone, she used Embryolisse Lait Creme Sensitive and Hydra Mat Emulsion. To keep the under-eye area hydrated throughout the day, she added a thin layer of Saint Jane Beauty Bright Repair Eye Cream. To give her bride the perfect lit from within look, she used Danessa Myricks Beauty Illuminating Veil in Serenity before creating a multidimensional base using numerous shades of Dose of Colors Meet Your Hue Foundation and Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer. She set the complexion with By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Palette and baked with RCMA No Color Powder before adding depth and dimension with Scott Barnes Sculpt & Contour palette. For the cheeks, she added a pop of color with Ben Nye Creme Blush Wheel and La Femme Powder Blush before highlighting with Danessa Myricks Beauty Enlight Illuminators in Light and Heaven Sent. Next, she focused on creating a true bridal glam eye look using Viseart Neutral Mattes palette and added brilliant long-lasting sparkle with Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix in Twinkle and Lit Cosmetics Liquid Metals in Activated Gold. For the liner, Alanna used PRO MUA fav Inglot AMC Gel Liner in 77 and Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Liner and popped on dramatic lashes from Lashes in a Box. To complete the look, she created a soft pink pout with Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Limitless Brown and Universal Earth and filled in the lips with a blend of Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix in Nude 3 and Creme Brulee. She topped the lips with a light layer of Saint Jane Beauty Luxury Lip Oil in Cloud, a soft pink. Finally, she gave her bride's decolletage a radiant glow with Melanie Mills Hollywood Gleam Face & Body Radiance in Disco Gold and set the entire look with Melanie Mills Hollywood Ultra Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray. For the Bridal Hair Style Emily created Vianka's glam waves using a variety of products that helped keep the style in place for an all-day (and night) event! She prepped her tresses with Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield before setting her hair in rollers with R+Co Vicious Strong Hold Flexible Hair Spray. Once she removed the rollers, she added some va-va-voom and volume with R+Co Balloon Dry Volume Spray. She added a light spritz to the roots and teased before setting the hair with more Vicious hair spray. Once she was happy with the look, she added a light sprtiz of another anti-humidity spray with R+Co Moon Landing Anti-Humidity Spray. Natural and Minimalist Bride with Danessa Myricks Danessa Myricks, professional makeup artist, photographer, and entrepreneur, created a bridal look that enhanced her model's natural features and perfected her complexion with beautiful nude shades. To create her signature radiant complexion, Danessa prepped the model's skin with Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Glow Serum in Main Squeeze. For complexion, she used several shades of Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder to highlight, contour, and even out the complexion. To create even more of a contrast, she used ColorFix Nude in shade 8 as a warmer bronzer/contour and to contour the nose. To define the eyes, she applied ColorFix Nude shade 7 all over the lid using a MYKITCO brush. She then smudged ColorFix Nude in shade 9 along the lash line, outer V, and across the lower lash line to provide a subtly smokey effect. For the lips, she used another shade of ColorFix Nude for a long-lasting liner and filled the lips with shade 4 for a natural nude lip. To make the lips look even bigger, she added a small dab of shade 3 to the upper and lower lip and blended well. To view more of Danessa Myrick's work, visit her on Instagram: @danessa_myricks. Makeup/Photographer: @makeupbychelseamarie assisted by @beezbeauty__, Model: Alexis Fulton, Hair Stylist: Yalonda Billups Soft Glam Bridal Makeup by Chelsea Marie Chelsea Marie is a professional makeup artist and photographer based in the Virginia area and specializes in bridal makeup as well as makeup for film, editorial, and tv. Her looks always start with a healthy and glowing complexion paired with seamless blending of long-lasting and waterproof makeup making it ideal for any scenario. To create her look, Chelsea spent a lot of time focusing on skin prep. She used pro favorite Embryolisse Hydra Cream Light and Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels. For the complexion, she used the versatile and kit friendly Make Up For Ever All in One Face Palette and added a pop of color with Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed in Golden Hour.  She framed the eyes with a soft feathery brow with Kevyn Aucoin True Feather Marker Brow Duo. For the eyes, she used Dose of Colors Nine Years Later palette, black liner, and lashes. To complete the look, Chelsea used a soft nude lipstick (Make Up For Ever Artist Velvet Nude in 105 Tender Nude). Chelsea's PRO Tip: "When working on complexion, I love to use a setting spray like Make Up For Ever Mist + Fix in between each step to create a flawless and everlasting makeup." To view more of Chelsea Marie's work, visit her on Instagram: @makeupbychelseamarie. Feeling Inspired? Are you ready to recreate this look for yourself or your clients? Click here to explore the products used in the look. Want extra tips and tricks? Our beauty advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!

Our February Top Picks are in, and they include a beautiful assortment of products for everyday use! To view past years' favorites, you can always view past Staff Top Picks blogs or our curated collections of 2022 and 2021 favs. To learn more about what we've been loving this month (and why) keep reading! If you prefer to view all of our products in one place, visit our collection of 2023 Top Picks! Chelsie's Top Picks I've been highly anticipating the Sonia Roselli launch, and one of the first items I picked out was the Water Elixir Skin Prep! I've been using it for a few weeks now and I'm already SO in love with it! It's so lightweight and soothing, calms inflammation quickly, and absorbs into my skin almost instantly. I love that it doubles as a serum AND moisturizer. It adds some much needed hydration and helps to build up my skin barrier (check out our Sonia Roselli Live, if you haven't already!). My skin feels so soft, plump, and dewy after using it, and I've noticed a considerable improvement in my skin texture. It's the perfect product to use before makeup, as it gives my skin a lovely, glowing base! I can't wait to use it on my clients and models! I absolutely LOVE the Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner - it's quickly become one of my go-to products! When I'm having an especially dry day (pretty much every day lately), I quickly spritz some of this on to get an instant boost of moisture. I love that it contains hyaluronic acid, my favorite ingredient, to provide continuous hydration, but what really makes this toner stand out is that it also protects and primes your skin with antioxidants and refreshing ingredients (thank you CoQ10 and Chamomile). Plus, it's a super-fine mist so it doesn't interfere with my makeup! Overall, this toner is perfect for keeping your skin hydrated, refreshed and protected throughout the day! August's Top Picks I am totally obsessed with Danessa Myricks' Vision Flush! As a no-makeup makeup fanatic, this is the perfect product to add some color onto your face. I'm personally in love with shade Ballet Slippers and use it as blush whenever I can along with a pop on my eyes. It is super soft, creamy, and incredibly pigmented. A few taps covers everything I need. I also love love love the Dose of Colors Velvet Mousse Lipsticks. They have a range of gorgeous deep colors (my fav is Spicy) that are highly pigmented and a super soft non-drying formula. These are my go to for date night and will last through it all while still being super comfortable on your lips! Holly's Top Picks I am slowly transitioning my makeup routine to all cream products and the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush has become my newest obsession! Every shade is so beautiful and flattering. It's so easy to blend and dries down very nicely - I don't even need to set it with a powder blush. I love wearing them when I do a very natural makeup look to keep my face looking fresh and radiant! My second pick for the month is one I've been wanting to buy for a while and am so glad I caved! I never felt like I needed to invest in a nice makeup light to do my skincare and makeup until I came across the Glamcor RIKI Skinny LED Vanity Mirror. It truly has changed my morning and night routine! It is so nice to sit down in the morning in front of great lighting to do my skincare/makeup while sipping on my morning coffee! Talk about self care! It is also super easy to travel with considering the size. I am IN LOVE with this light. Calvin's Top Picks I know a great lipstick formula when I see one, and the new Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Nudes are amazing. Longwear, highly pigmented, a beautiful and line smoothing soft matte finish, super lightweight on the lips, AND a nude for all skin tones? This revolutionary formula is the answer to lip color. Swipe, Swipe, Go!!! Since skin prep is an essential step of my job as a makeup artist, I had to name the Rituel de Fille Thorn Milk Hydrating Skin Mist as my second top pick (one of my coworkers selected it last month, but it's just that good that it needs to be name a top pick again)! I have extremely dry skin, so I like to test products on myself to see how they'll perform on clients with similar skin types, and knowing how the product performs all day is also the best way to elevate your artistry. Great makeup artists will know how the products will look all day/night long. This makes my feel hydrated, healthy and relaxed. I use it on clients right before all other skin prep just to give that layer of hydration to the skin so that it's not soaking up all the other products.   Liz's Top Picks Even though I've curated the best skincare routine (thanks to having the best brands to choose from at work!), there are times my skin doesn't like to behave. It has texture and some spots that are prone to being oily while others want to be bone dry. When Sonia Roselli told me about her Water Oil Skin Prep, I was intrigued, but I have to say that it's really one of a kind. It's lightweight and locks in hydration. My skin is left with less texture and feels balanced. Plus, it makes my life on the go easier and helps me look flawless when I wear makeup. Hands down a must-have for my every day essentials. Apparently, I am on an oil kick right now, and R+Co's Mirror Smoothing Oil has made a huge difference in my hair. I have long, fine, wavy hair with bleached ends and oily roots. I have been trying to find the perfect thing to make my hair dazzle even though it needs a trip to the salon ASAP. I have found some really amazing products, but I ALWAYS have issues with my ends getting dry and frizzy within a day of a fresh wash. I started using R+Co's Mirror Smoothing Oil about a month ago, and it has changed my game. I use it on my ends when my hair is wet, and I also touch up with it when it's dry. Since I started using it, I haven't felt like my ends are dry. If they start to feel like they need a drink, I grab more oil and give it some love. It's lightweight, so it doesn't weigh down my hair at any point and my hair is glossier than ever. I started using it on my daughter's hair and have seen a huge difference in how healthy her hair looks. I don't know if I can ever live without it now. Morgan's Top Picks I love products that help me get ready and out the door in minimal time, so Sydney Grace's Cream Shadows have been my go to! They come in a variety of gorgeous shades that suit any look from subtle to bold! It is true that they are smudge proof, but they will easily wash off with a cleanser! Theylast the entire day without creasing or moving. Unlike some other cream shadows, you have some time to work with before it dries to ensure you're happy with the look, and a little goes a long way. Warm Glow is my favorite color. It's definiely a must-try for cream shadow lovers. My second favorite this month is Grande Cosmetics Lash Serum. Lash serum is an excellent way to repair lash damage caused by mascara, extensions, and false lashes. Grande Cosmetics has the best serum on the market right now. You have to be consistent in order to see the results of thicker and more lashes, but it is well worth it! Jess's Top Picks If you’re a naturally wavy/curly girl - I HIGHLY suggest this Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray! I like to do the *bare minimum* when it comes to styling my hair. After a shower, I towel dry, add some leave-in and curl product, then braid my hair when damp overnight. When I wake up, I take the braid out, run my fingers through the waves, and spritz on a generous amount of this spray to maintain the curl and de-frizz! It LOOKS like it took hours to style, but really minimal effort! A win/win in my book. If you, like me, are a chapstick babe - you should try RMS Beauty's Tinted Daily Lip Balm! It looks and feels luxurious without that sticky and drying feel of lipstick (iykyk). With a hint of color, it’s subtle yet natural looking while FEELING amazing. Feeling Inspired? Ready to experience the products we can't get enough of? Click here to start exploring or top picks or click below to discover more great products. To learn more about our top picks from 2022, click here. Want to create your perfect makeup, hair care, or skincare routine? Our team of Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message! EXPLORE HAIR CARE EXPLORE SKINCARE EXPLORE SKINCARE TOOLS 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. 

When it comes to skincare, it's important to ensure the products you're using are safe and effective for your skin type and your skin's needs. That's where esthetician and makeup artist Sonia Roselli comes in! We proudly added her line of skin barrier-loving products this year, and in today's blog, she's sharing a bit more about herself, her favorite products, and her advice for makeup artists. CRC: Can you tell us a bit about who you are and why skincare is so important to you? SONIA: As a makeup artist for everyday folks for the last 30 years, skin barrier health is #1 when it comes to having healthy skin. When your skin barrier is healthy, your skin is healthy which means your makeup looks better, and you’re less prone to redness and irritation, and even breakouts. As a young makeup artist, I was always way more into eyeshadows, as skincare was boring to me at the time. However once I became an esthetician and realized how good the skin looked after a facial and how good makeup looked after a facial, I knew then skin prep was way more important than eye shadows! When you can get the complexion right, everything else looks so much better. Trust me, it’s all about skin prep. It’s the foundation before foundation! It’s been my secret sauce for 20 years! CRC: What products would you recommend for makeup artists? SONIA: For a makeup artist, Sexapeel, Water Elixir, Water Balm, and Water Oil are perfect for all clients. I even like Japanese Cleansing Oil in my kit for when those clients sit in your chair and “swear” they took off their makeup from the night before (we all know they didn’t do a good job!). This gets the skin nice and clean and ready for makeup without over stripping the skin causing your foundation to look patchy. CRC: What products would you recommend for male grooming? SONIA: For male grooming, Sexapeel, Water Elixir, and Water Balm are perfect male grooming products. Water Elixir is great because it’s a moisturizer and serum in one. It is perfect when you only have seconds to get talent ready! Sonia's PRO Tip: Sexapeel is great for men, but never use it on the naughty bits (this goes for the ladies, too)! That is just common sense. CRC: What products would you recommend for our community members that aren't makeup artists? SONIA: For sure, they should try Sexapeel, Water Elixir, and Water Oil! Water Oil is my favorite. I have been obsessed with facial oils for my entire career, but this oil is so much different. It is so lightweight and makes your skin feel incredible. It's must have for dry, dehydrated skin, and mature skin. CRC: What advice do you have for makeup artists as we continue into the new year? SONIA: The best thing I can tell makeup artists for 2023 is this: This year is going to be a year where you really need to elevate your skills and you’re really going to need to get good at complexion and learn color matching of foundations. You also need to be able to do any skin tone on the planet. If you don’t know, pay a seasoned pro to teach you. Don’t expect it for free. Many pros took years to perfect their craft.Another thing that has served me well is business training. If you don’t know how to run a business, you don’t have a business, you have a hobby. The best thing you can do if you want to make it in this industry is to treat your career like a business and learn as much as you can about skin, foundation, and the art of working with different personalities (shout out to my bridal pros who have this method down)! CRC: Being a business owner, especially for skincare, can be so rewarding! Will you share your favorite feedback you've received? SONIA: Oh my, this is so tough! I get so many wonderful emails from customers, it's hard to point to just one! I think I love it when women over 40 years old email me to tell me they feel “seen”. Ageism is such a real problem in the beauty industry, and those emails truly make me melt! Feeling Inspired? To learn more about Sonia Roselli's skin barrier protecting line of products, click here. Have a question for our skincare experts? Click here to send them a message. 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.