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Self Care Week: Makeup Picks for a Self Care Moment
There's just something fun about playing and creating with colorful beauty products and exploring different tones, finishes, and textures. Whether you're a makeup minimalist or love going all out with your beauty routine, we're sharing some of our top picks for a little color therapy.
Express yourself with soothing earth tone hues from Jillian Dempsey or luxurious lip glosses from Saint Jane. Saint Jane Luxury Lip Shine shades featured (L-R): Nectar, Elixir, Alchemy, and Bliss
Top Picks for Makeup Minimalists
If you’re more of a minimalist with a calm, neutral vibe, here are our top picks for a quick routine with minimal products.
The Smashbox Always On Cream Eyeshadows have the perfect on-the-go creamy eyeshadow formula because they can be applied with your finger and are easy to blend. These completely smudge-proof shadows come in a variety of neutral shades for a quick no-makeup makeup look. Feeling creative? You can mix the shades for a custom color of your own!
When it comes to a "less is more" beauty routine, a hydrating, go-to gloss is an easy quick pick-me-up. For a subtle wash of color, we love the vegan, cruelty-free and CBD-infused Saint Jane Luxury Lip Shine. The shades Cloud and Tonic are the best-selling sheer, non-shimmer formulas, and Mystic is perfect for a deeper plum shade.
Finally, check out Jillian Dempsey for the ultimate no-fuss beauty routine. The Cheek Tints and Lid Tints provide a dewy wash of color for an effortless look, and they contain skin loving ingredients and antioxidants to help improve your skin with each wear.
Explore beautiful colors from Danessa Myricks and Lethal Cosmetics. Palettes featured include the Danessa Myricks Beauty Dew it Flirty Dewy Lip & Cheek Palete and a custom Lethal Cosmetics palette.
Top Picks for Colorful & Multi-Tasking Makeup Lovers
We couldn't create a blog about makeup without including some of our favorite Danessa Myricks products! Her Allure Best of Beauty award-winning, multi-purpose ColorFix is a pro favorite because it can be used on the eyes, lips, cheeks, and body, and can be mixed to create new shades. For a dewy option, try her new Dewy Cheek & Lip Palettes for a highly-pigmented pop of color. These palettes are blendable with a balm-like texture that provides a dewy, healthy glow.
If you're into cream-based products but want a formula that sets down to a more powdery finish, check out the Jouer Blush and Bloom Cheek & Lip Duos. Each one has two perfectly paired shades and is infused with skin-loving ingredients for comfortable wear.
If you love expressing your creativity through eyeshadows, Sydney Grace has you covered with budget-friendly singles in a wide range of colors, long-wearing Cream Shadows, and a range of palettes perfectly curated for lighter and deeper skin tones. If lips are your love language, Dose of Colors has you covered with plenty of options including limited edition Lip Sets featuring extra savings and their hydrating Stay Glossy Lip Gloss. If you love bolder and unique colors, Lethal Cosmetics has a range of palettes of all sizes, hard to find blush colors including a dandelion yellow and violet-based pink, gel liners that are UV-reactive, and more!
Go all out with bold and vibrant colors. The full-face looks were created by Danessa Myricks using Infinite Chrome Pencils and Infinite Chrome Flakes. The abstract coloful look was created by makeup artist and foundation of Karla Cosmetics, Karla Powell.
Top Picks for Trend Followers
If you are the type of person who loves keeping up with the trends, trying new formulas, or are always looking online or to Hollywood for inspiration, then these are the products for you!
If you’re a fan of holographic glitter and are not afraid of looking like a cast member from “Euphoria,” then check out the glowing, multichromatic Danessa Myricks Infinite Chrome Flakes. These beautiful gel-based long-wearing glitter flakes went viral several times on social media, and it's easy to see why. You can easily go from everyday to glam with a single swipe, and each shifts to a different color as the light hits it from different angles.
If you're after the same effect but shy away from glitter, Karla Cosmetics Pressed Eyeshadows and Lethal Cosmetics Multichrome Magnetic Pressed Eyeshadows can give you a similar look. These fun, colorful eyeshadows both come in unique color options for bold babes and several subdued shades for those craving a subtle yet eyecatching shift.
Finally, for those wanting to explore the colorful multichrome world in smaller doses, the Danessa Myricks Infinite Chrome Pencils are a perfect addition to your makeup collection. Simply add to the waterline for an eyecatching look or create a full-blown multichromatic graphic liner look with these easy-to-use pencils.
Feeling Inspired?
Are you feeling inspired to play with some beautiful makeup products? Click here to explore our newest arrivals. If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Advisors are here to help, so click here to send them an email!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
PRO Tips: Winter-Proof Your Makeup Routine
If you experience dryness, flakiness, or general skin discomfort during the winter, you're not alone. Every year, our Beauty Advisors receive questions from makeup artists and beauty lovers about how to combat these common winter woes and how to create a beautiful canvas for makeup application. While there's no shame in going makeup-free to let your natural beauty shine through, winter weddings and special events may call for an elevated yet natural makeup look, and we're here to help!
In this blog, we'll share our top tips for creating a natural makeup look on dull, dry skin, but these steps can be used to achieve a full glam look, too! Let's get started.
Skin Prep for Dull, Dry Skin
Dropping humidity levels strip your skin of moisture and can lead to dryness and itchiness, and skin that is prone to breakouts can become even more sensitive and harder to treat. That's why selecting the proper cleanser and moisturizer is essential.
Cleansers:
If your skin is irritated, avoid the urge to use a physical exfoliator to slough away dry dull skin cells and opt for a cleanser with salicylic acid. This popular skincare ingredient is safe for most skin types to use daily in a cleanser because it is often less concentrated than it is in moisturizers and serums, but start off using it a few times a week to determine your skin's tolerance. Use lukewarm water to cleanse, pat dry, and follow immediately with moisturizer.
PRO Tip: If extra exfoliation is needed and the skin isn't too sensitive, try a gentle peel like Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel or Senna Exfoliating Cleanser. Both formulas use fruit enzymes to slough away debris and dull skin to reveal a brighter complexion. Focus on problem areas, and use a few drops of Bioderma Hydrabio H2O on a cotton pad to lightly sweep away any stubborn patches and to add extra moisture.
Moisturizers:
When it comes to moisturizers, layering a face mist, moisturizer, and oil can work wonders to soothe and protect dull and dry skin. We recommend starting with a light spritz of Avene Thermal Water or Koh Gen Do Herbal Spa Mist to provide a quick boost of antioxidants to nourish and to calm irritated skin. The neutral pH helps balance the skin and works well with other skincare products. Next, opt for a richer moisturizer that provides lasting hydration. Pro favorites include Embryolisse Filaderme Emulsion for a formula with shea butter to heal the skin, Avene Hydrance Aqua Gel for a hyaluronic rich gel that absorbs quickly, and REN Clean Skincare Replenishing Gel Cream for clients that are prone to breakouts. Follow up with a facial oil to lock in hydration, and allow the products to sink into the skin.
If extra hydration is needed, use a sheet mask immediately after cleansing and before moisturizing.
For Makeup Artists: Since most makeup artists rely on toners and rinse-free options to cleanse the skin, we recommend keeping Bioderma Hydrabio H2O in your kit along with best selling NuFACE Prep N Glow Cleanse Exfoliation Cloths. Hydrabio removes dirt and debris with ease, while the Prep N Glow Cloths will give you extra exfoliating power thanks to the gentle exfoliating surface on one side of the cloth. Both have skin-loving ingredients to prevent irritation and to soothe dry skin. Apply an extra layer of hydration with Mehron Hydro Prep Pro and follow with moisturizer.
Create a Glowy Complexion with Foundation
Of course, with the right prep, you can make any foundation look beautiful, but these pro picks will make it easier to achieve a natural, healthy glow.
For a luminous and perfected look, try Kevyn Aucoin The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation. This lightweight formula has hyaluronic acid for added hydration and ultra-fine pearl pigments to diffuse light and give the skin a smoother appearance. Face Atelier Ultra Foundation is also at the top of our list because of the unique silicone-based formula that allows it to glide easily over textured skin for a smoother appearance. The lightweight formula flexes and moves with ease and can even be worn without setting.
Finally, we recommend Koh Gen Do's Maifanshi Moisture Foundation and Aqua Foundation for those that want formulas packed with skin-loving ingredients and a skin-like finish. Both foundations are top picks for makeup artists working behind the scenes for television and film because they provide sheer to medium buildable coverage that still looks like real skin, but better.
PRO Tip: The key to applying foundation to dry and dull skin is to work in thin, lightweight layers. This will help you control the coverage and allow each layer to adhere better to the skin. Remember, for a naturally glowy look, less is more. Spot conceal where necessary to keep the overall makeup look light and natural.
Select a Hydrating Powder, and Apply Lightly
Selecting and applying the perfect powder for a healthy winter glow is almost as important as skin prep because it can make or break your makeup look. Powders formulated with hyaluronic acid are a great choice because they'll keep your complexion looking smoother longer. By Terry offers a range of pressed, loose, tinted, and translucent powders, while Jouer's Soft Focus + Hydrate Powder adds allantoin and Vitamin E in addition to hyaluronic acid to smooth the skin.
If you're setting the entire face, use a fluffy brush to apply a light dusting of powder, and use a powder puff for more precise application to areas that are prone to wearing away the fastest. Complete the rest of the makeup look with blush, eyeshadow, and any other products you desire, and finally, apply a light mist of setting spray, and that's it! You're Camera Ready!
PRO Tip: When using a powder puff, first press your puff into the powder, and massage the powder into the puff to ensure it's evenly distributed into the fibers. Roll the powder onto areas that need to be set, and lightly tap onto any areas that need extra hold.
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Are you ready to give our tips and tricks a try? Click here to explore skincare options, or click here to explore our newest makeup. If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Advisors are here to help, so click here to send them an email!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Winter 2022 Beauty Trends
The Winter 2022 beauty trends keep rolling in, and it looks like it's going to be a beautiful season ahead. In this blog, we're breaking down each trend and are sharing our top pro picks to achieve each look!
Glass Hair
You've heard about glass skin, but the latest "glass" trend is for your locks. "Glass Hair" is the phrase beauty editors have coined to describe hair that looks healthy, shiny, smooth, and clean. While this style doesn't require a daily washing, styling products like dry shampoo, a hydrating hair oil or shine spray, and leave in conditioner will help you achieve the look. For those with extra dry or color treated hair, a deeply moisturizing mask is also an important step to achieve maximum shine. To combat a bit of frizz and get ultra-smooth hair, first start with a leave in conditioner and seal with a hair oil.
Extra Sparkly & Frosted Eyes
This winter, frosty and over-the-top sparkly eyeshadow has made a shimmery comeback. When used in moderation, these glistening shadows add a professional yet striking pop to any traditional makeup look. We recommend testing out a few different products to find the texture and hue best suited for you.
To create an enchanting frosty eyeshadow look, start by applying a base layer of a light matte shadow for even color application. If you want the shimmer to be the star of the show, start with a dark base color for maximum impact. Next, apply your favorite metallic shadow or glitter evenly all over the lid. If it tends to be grittier in texture, use your finger or a dense brush to pack on the shimmer. For an even more dramatic look, use a mixing medium like Cozzette Matrix Mixing Liquid for an ultra-foiled effect.
If you're looking for a fun new palette, Lethal Cosmetics' Magnetic Pressed Powder Palette in Berlin 89 includes a wide range of finishes including a multichrome to create the perfect frosty glam. Their crease-proof shadow formula is long-lasting and vibrant to keep your looks feeling fresh all day. If you’re interested in buying a single chromatic shade rather than a full palette, their new single multichrome shadows will have you turning heads all season long.
If you're after a beautiful shimmery sheen that will add the perfect level of sparkle in a long-lasting cream-based formula, the Cozzette Crystal Cream Eye Shadows are right for you. These dazzling shades come in a variety of colors ranging from jewel-tones to everyday earthy shades making them excellent for any holiday makeup look.
If you want a quick way to add sparkle to any shadow look, try out the Lethal Cosmetics Glitch Liquid Shadow Berlin 89 Collection. Their enchanting liquid formula gives you a glittery and chromatic shine without any fallout, making it excellent for beginners and experts alike and offers a glimmering gold or a prismatic silver.
Extra Long Natural Lashes
While eyelashes have always been in style, natural lashes are making a comeback this winter than ever. This is great news for those that don't love wearing false lashes.
If longevity is your main priority, there’s no better product to turn to than the Smashbox Mascara + Mini Lash Primer Duo. This handy kit comes with everything you need to make sure your mascara doesn’t run and stays clump-free all day. The kit includes one full-sized tube of their Super Fan Mascara and a deluxe-sized lash primer.
If you're a fan of waterproof mascara, the new Scott Barnes MaXXX Out Mascara may be the perfect choice. This innovative formula contains a special mix of oils and other natural ingredients to nourish and protect your lashes while still delivering the long-wearing volume you want.
For the mascara junkies that love testing new products, we know you'll fall in love with Meloway Your Way Mascara and Ready Set Primer. They feature a pivoting applicator that can be tilted to any angle you desire to ensure you reach each and every lash. Simply press the tip of the wand against the side of the bottle to reach the desired bend and apply with ease.
Berry Lips
Deep wine-stained lips have been a winter trend that has withstood the test of time, and this season is no different. There’s something about the dipping temperatures that seem to make these rich and sultry lip colors soar in popularity. While there are tons of lipsticks and glosses out there to give you a sultry look, you’ll want to make sure sure you prep your lips to ensure they last as long as possible!
To make sure your lip color last all day, start by gently exfoliating your lips. If your beauty routine allows you a few extra moments to get ready, we recommend doing this before your skincare routine and applying a hydrating oil like Jouer's Essential Hydrating Lip Oil to smooth lip lines and moisturize your lips for even lip color application.
Once your lips are fully prepped, a lip liner is a must to keep your prevent you lipstick from feathering and fading unevenly. For a versatile liner that can be used on the lips and eyes, we recommend Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Endless Plum for a cool toned lip or Free Burgundy for a warmer tone. If you're after a brown-toned berry shade, line with the budget friendly KimChi Chic Beauty Y.U.M. Lip Liner in Root Beer. Finally, for a true berry liner that won't budget, we recommend Jouer Long-Wear Creme Lip Liner in Aubergine.
Now that we're prepped and lined, we're ready to move on to the star of the show, the berry lipsticks! Melt Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lipstick in Catsuit is as rich as they come with a lovely matte finish, and Ben Nye Boysenbery Lipstick is the perfect deep berry shade if you're feeling extra bold. If you prefer a cooler toned lip color, try Senna Cosmetics Black Rose Lipstick, and for a berry that leans toward merlot, try Besame Noir Red. Regardless of the lip color you choose, you can achieve a more subtle, blushed berry tone by using your finger to apply the lipstick over a light balm to create a stained berry tint on your lips.
If you prefer a liquid lipstick, try Dose of Colors Liquid Lipstick in Mood for a warmer berry or Berry Me for a vibrant raspberry shade.
Icy Highlighter
While many makeup artists are opting for a subtle highlight rather than a full-face beat this year, an icy highlighter across the cheekbones and nose can make you look like you just stepped out of a winter wonderland.
Products like the Lethal Cosmetics Wavelength Press Highlighter in Scatter or Illamasqua Beyond Powder Highlighter are perfect options to give you an effortless, icy or warm glow from the inside out. If you aren't afraid of unique highlighter colors and want a value-packed palette, check out the KimChi Chic Beauty Drama Queen Highlighter Palette for many beautiful highlighter options. Plus, it’s cruelty-free and vegan! For a highlighter with a slight opalescent shift, try Jouer Powder Highlighter in Celestial. This finely milled powder will give your cheeks a light pink glow with a lilac shift!
For the perfect frosty glow, apply powder highlighters with a light hand and a highlighter brush like MYKITCO's PRO My Blush and Polisher 0.24 Brush for maximum glow. A little bit of highlighter goes a long way, so be sure to blend well for a lit from within look.
Feeling Inspired?
Whether you want to test drive the trends or opt for your own makeup style this winter, we offer plenty of high-quality products to help achieve beautiful results from head to toe. Click here to start exploring!
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 Karla Cosmetics
When it comes to colorful makeup, few products catch our eyes and leave us entranced as multichromes. That's why we're thrilled to add Karla Cosmetics to our Camera Ready family, so let's learn more about the brand and the inspiration behind it!
Behind the Brand
Karla Cosmetics a colorful makeup brand created by international award-winning makeup artist Karla Powell. Karla's passion for all things makeup started back in the early 1990s. Her dad used to run a face painting and popcorn business on the weekends, and Karla was mesmerized by how makeup could transform facial appearances and people’s confidence.
That memory stayed with her and shaped the path she chose for her career. Karla graduated in 2006 and worked as a teacher in her local college teaching makeup and beauty.
The Beginning
In 2011, Karla took the brave decision to uproot her life and moved 100 miles from home to London, where she became the brand ambassador for one of the UK's best known high street makeup brands.
Her passion for products, designing, and identifying the next on-trend products became her passion. She took to social media and shared glimpses into the world of makeup with the world, and her talent led to opportunities to blog and work at some of the world's most recognized fashion weeks, including London and New York.
After a brief spell at one of the world's leading makeup brush companies, Karla took another brave decision to set up Karla Cosmetics in 2013. Thanks to the network and skills she had established, it wasn't long before she started making waves. With a vast network and a growing portfolio, Karla was focused on working with some of the world's largest businesses and corporations, such as the BBC, ITV Magnum, Kuoni, and many more.
The Turning Point
Soon after, Karla dipped her toe in the market with her first product releases; her face and nail charts and Lip Brush sets were launched with great success. In early 2014, her world changed completely; she became pregnant and gave birth to her son Leonardo. Karla continued to create and test her own product range, knowing that her passion would one day become her full-time job.
After long days of working and nights filled with product creation, she decided it was time for a change. "Life on the road as makeup artist isn't easy, or as glamorous as it often appears," explains Karla. "Traveling across the world can take it its toll, especially as a new mom!" It wasn't long before Karla decided it was time to take her schedule into her own hands and to invest more of her time and effort into her own brand.
The Products
In 2018, she released Fix Potion. The day after it launched on her website, Karla woke up to orders from 8 different countries. This gave her the confidence to believe in herself and trust her judgment.
"Fix Potion changed my life. I knew it was a game-changer," says Karla. "I wanted to shout so loud so everyone could experience it!" Her innovate primer is vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free, and it keeps glitters, pigments, and pressed eye shadows in place all day with minimal fallout. The clear primer uses aloe vera to provide long-lasting and comfortable wear that makes colors more vibrant.
Karla used the Fix Potion formula to create Shadow Gel Potion Eyeshadow. These silky, gel-based multichrome eyeshadows are vibrant, long-wearing, and offer a unique multi-tonal finish. The aloe allowsthe gel formula the blend easily onto the skin and ensures you have enough time to create and blend your design. Once it dries down, you're left with a smudge-proof color-shifting eyeshadow.
Karla's desire to create innovative formulas led to the creation of her Pressed Multichrome Eyeshadow. Each shade can be applied dry with a finger or brush, and for a mirror-like finish, she recommends applying it over Fix Potion.
As for future releases, we can expect to see more colorful and inspiring products. "Passion is at the center of Karla Cosmetics," explains Karla. "If I am not excited about a product, it doesn't leave our lab."
Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to explore the innovative formulas and colorful world of Karla Cosmetics? Click here to discover 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.
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.
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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.
The Camera Ready Cosmetics 2021 Winter Look Book
Makeup Looks from L to R: James Molloy, Chelsea Marie, Danessa Myricks
Whether your winter plans include a little bit of travel, holiday parties, or quality time at home with loved ones, we've got the perfect looks for you to try for the season ahead! Click here to download our Winter Look Book, or keep reading to learn more about each artist and how they achieved their look.
Makeup by @jamesmolloymakeupartist on model @amycrawford_x
Graphic Green Liner by James Molloy
James Molloy, a UK based professional makeup artist and creator of MYKITCO, created a look that combines some of the year's biggest trends in one beautiful look: graphic lines and the color green.
James started by prepping his model with pro favorite Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate and created a healthy dewy complexion with Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. After lightly powdering with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder, he added a healthy flush to the cheeks with Viseart Rose/Coral HD Blush Palette.
For the eyes, he used Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Magentic and Limesickle to create a custom shade for the graphic liner and added a glimmer of golden sheen with Viseart Bijoux Royale (we recommend Bijouxette).
PRO TIP: The key to achieve the clean and crisp lines, James used MYKITCO Pro brushes in My Tiny Angle 1.17 and My Feliner 1.22.
To view more of James' work, visit him on Instagram: @jamesmolloymakeupartist.
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Makeup & Photography by @brazil.raine, Retouched by Katia Aelita, Model Esmeralda Elysee
Multichrome Magic by Brazil Raine
Brazil Raine is a professional makeup artist based in Miami that specialized in editorial, commercial, and more. Her skills range from creating the ultimate no-makeup makeup look to boldly colorful and vibrant.
To create her look, she used RCMA Liquid Foundation because it can provide high coverage with a natural skin-like finish and sculpted the cheeks with the SIGMA Sculpt Highlight + Contour Palette. To create dimension and to give a healthy glow, she lightly dusted Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Brightening Moisture Powder on the high points of the face and shoulders.
On the eyes, she used the Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Powder Palette in Berlin 89 to create a duochrome look and smoked out the edges with the deeper mattes in the palette. To finish the look, she opted for nude lips and used Scott Barnes Glamazon Lip Liner in Kate with Dose of Colors Stay Glossy Lip Gloss in Must Have.
To view more of Brazil Raine's work, visit her on Instagram: @brazil.raine
Makeup & Photography by @makeupbychelsiemarie assisted by Samantha Webb, Hair by Yalonda Billups on model @lola.lourdes
NYE Glam 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 focused on creating a perfected base with Danessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover and achieved maximum glow with Jouer Powder Highlighter in Ice. For the eyes, she used Melt Cosmetics Brunet Palette and added a dose of golden shimmer with Lethal Cosmetics Glitch Liquid Shadow in Syntax before creating a clean and crisp line with Meloway Your Way Eyeliner + Remover. To achieve a natural yet sculpted brow, she used Chella Eyebrow Cream in Marvelous Medium Brown and Chella Eyebrow Color Pencil in Delightful Deep Brown. For added drama, she added Scott Barnes Bella Lashes.
To view more of Chelsea Marie's work, visit her on Instagram: @makeupbychelseamarie.
Makeup and Photography by Danessa Myricks on @_princessjasmen
Jewel-Toned Opulence by Danessa Myricks
Danessa Myricks, professional makeup artist, photographer, and entrepreneur, created a multi-chrome jewel-toned look using some of her newest holiday releases.
To create the her signature radiant complexion, Danessa prepped the skin the model's skin with Danessa Myricks Beauty Prism FX Hydrating Lotion in Golden FX. For complexion, she used a small amount of the Danessa Myricks Beauty Oil with Danessa Myricks Vision Cover Cream. To create a natural looking contour, she used her Danessa Myricks Beauty Balm Contour in Medium 3. Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush in Toasted Almond and Ballet Slippers was used to create a subtle wash of color on the cheeks. She highlighted with Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush in Tiara on the top of the cheekbones.
For the eyes, she used Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Gemstone Collections in Enchanted Forest and Buried Treasure. Using the Twin Flames shade in Serpentine, she applied the color from the center of the lid to the outer corner of the eye, and applied Olivine Twin Flame from the inner corner of the eye to the center of the crease and lid. Using the two complimentary liner shades, she created an extraordinary multidimensional jeweled tone effect. Using the Infinite Chrome Micropencil in Bronzinite she creating a graphic line over shape of the Twin Flame and under the lower lash line.
For the lips, she used Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Nude in the shade Cappuccino to give a naturally glossy look to the lips.
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Makeup by @stephaniepowersmakeup on @ _tracydias, Photography by @phlportraitjunkie
Be Merry in Berry by Stephanie Powers
Based in Pennsylvania, Stephanie Powers has been working in the industry for more than 10 years. She started in the bridal makeup industry and has expanded her portfolio to include NYFW, has been published in magazines, and has proudly called several celebrities her clients. Stephanie and her team created this sultry holiday look.
Stephanie created the model’s flawless complexion using Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation. Next, she sculpted the face with Viseart Highlighting Sculpting HD Palette, added Illamasqua Powder Blusher in the shade Ambition to the cheeks, and highlighted with the Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC™ Pressed Highlighter in the shade Ionic.
On the eyes, she used Viseart Cashmerie Étendu and Viseart Petits Fours Eyeshadow Palette in Lilas. To complete the look, she added a bold berry lip using Melt Cosmetics Noods Noods Noods Ultra Matte Lipstick in Catsuit.
To view more of Stephanie's work, visit her on Instagram: @stephaniepowersmakeup.
Makeup and Photo by Roque Cozzette for @cozzettebeauty on @missfrancheskaaa
Winter Radiance by Roque Cozzette
Roque Cozzette, professional makeup artist & photographer, and mastermind behind Cozzette Beauty, created this dazzling look that will turn heads at any holiday party.
Using three different shades of the Cozzette Infinite Makeup Stick in G5, G7, & W7, Roque created flawless dimension for the base of his look. He set the complexion with the Cozzette Essential Finish Powder in shades G5 & G7. This powder provides a smooth and blurred finish. He added a hint of color to the cheek using the shade “Luscious” from the Cozzette Infinite Blush Palette. He also sculpted and shaped her face using his Universal Contour and Shade & Sculpt palettes.
For the eyes, he mixed the Cozzette Matrix Mixing Liquid and with Cozzette Infinite Crystal Eyeshadows to create a budge-proof cream-like consistency. He placed the shade “Bliss” on the lid. Using a liner brush like Cozzette Brush P373, he created a graphic liner effect in the crease with the shade “Garnet.” He then applied Garnet along the lower lash line before lining the upper lash line with the Cozzette Stylist Creme Eyeliner and applied Cozzette Infinite Dimension Mascara to the lashes.
To complete this stunning look, Roque tamed the eyebrows with Cozzette Browzette Eyebrow Bonding Gel and applied the Cozzette Lip Synergy Lip Gloss in "Release" to give a glossy pop of color.
PRO TIP: Cozzette Matrix Mixing Liquid can be mixed with foundations, lipsticks, eyeshadows and pigments to turn them into long wearing, waterproof formuals.
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Perfect Palettes for the Holidays
There’s just something about the holiday season that inspires us to add a little extra sparkle and glam to our makeup looks. However, with so many beautiful products to choose from, it can be a bit dizzying if you’re deciding what palette to use or to gift as a present.
That’s why we’ve curated our top palette picks for the holiday season. From natural, shimmery lids to opulent jewel tones, we have every palette you’ll need for festive events & the season ahead!
Everyday Winter Glow
Every makeup lover needs an everyday eyeshadow palette with staple colors, but this season, we’re loving palettes that have a little shimmer added in to add a dash of holiday magic!
The Jouer Le Mini Dip Eyeshadow Palette features six different shades including three matte and three ultra-foil shimmers, with the perfect colors to create looks ranging from natural to ultra shimmery smokey eyes. This portable palette also comes with a mirror for on-the-go application and is compact enough to fit in any purse or makeup bag. If you want a bigger option with more shades but with the same high-quality formula and clean ingredients, the Jouer Essential Matte & Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette features similar shades with a twist. This palette is twice as large with 12 different shades including seven mattes and five shimmers. This beauty includes a deep black, rich chocolate brown, the perfect fall sienna, and several diverse nude options making it perfect for any occassion.
The Sydney Grace Enduring Love Eyeshadow DEEP Palette is a great option for those that love a neutral palette with subtle splashes of color. This versatile magnetic palette comes with 15 different shades ranging from subtle transition shades to moody jewel tones. Even though it's a larger palette than the Jouer options above, it's still travel-friendly and would make a fantastic gift for the eyeshadow lovers in your life.
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Warm & Toasty
Nothing beats the warm and toasty feeling of snuggling up by a fire or drinking a cup of hot chocolate, so why not get a palette that captures that same feeling? Melt Cosmetics Brunet Eyeshadow Palette is an excellent combination of toasty hues and spicy metallic shades that complement every eye color and look gorgeous on all skin tones. For a warmer-toned option, Viseart’s Minxette Etendu Eyeshadow Palette offers twelve eyeshadows with an auburn twist. It has a wide variety of finishes including mattes, shimmers, plus some flashy duochrome shades to create a wide range of looks. Plus, each pan is magnetic and can be mixed and matched with your favorite Etendu, Petits Fours, and even the Grande Pro 1X palette to create your own custom palette.
Another perfect palette for on the go is the Sydney Grace Summer Days Eyeshadow DEEP Palette. Don’t let the name fool you — this palette is ideal for glam looks for any day of the year! The nine matte and shimmer shades feature highly pigmented neutrals, transition shades, deep mattes and rich shimmers for an extra pop, making it perfect for both day and night looks.
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Holiday Party Sparkle
Naturally, the holidays often come with seasonal gatherings, which is the perfect time to try out a festive makeup look!
If you’re creating a rich, high-impact look this season, the new Viseart Petits Fours Palettes have you covered. Lapis is a stunning quad that is inspired by jazz looks from the 1920s, featuring a royal sapphire blue, sparkling champagne silver, shimmery bronze, and matte vanilla to blend it all together. If you’re looking for a quad that captures the effervescence of a glass of champagne, Bullion offers three high shine shimmers and a richly pigmented matte black for a smoldering party look.
Additionally, the LORAC Mini PRO Palette in Mystic Oak has the perfect shimmer shades for a bright and sparkling eye look in LORAC’s iconic PRO formula. Their foil, metallic and mattes can combine to create stunning, glittery eye looks all year, with high-quality ingredients like shea butter, cucumber extract and vitamin E to help the skin stay fresh. It’s also vegan, cruelty-free, and fragrance-free.
If you want just a dash of sparkle to your existing eyeshadow collection, the Lethal Cosmetics GLITCH Liquid Shadow Berlin 89 Collection provides a multichromatic pop to any eye look with gorgeous gold and silver options with shades Bandwidth and Syntax. This water-based formula offers high longevity and zero fallout, perfect for standing out at holiday parties or using as a glittery base to lock in any other shimmering shades.
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Cool-Toned Beauty
While warm, shimmery shadows have their time and place, plenty of cooler-toned palettes are perfect for everyday looks. If you (or the lucky people you’re shopping for) have a skin tone more suited for cool shades and hues, then check out Scott Barnes SNatural No 2 Eyeshadow Palette. This palette is perfect for day or night and features 12 highly blendable, pigmented shades with minimal fallout. The shades range from cool beige to dark coffee with lovely silver-toned and cool bronze shimmer and matte options.
Viseart Cashmerie Étendu Eyeshadow Palette is another cool-toned palette inspired by the coziness of autumn that’ll add a little spice to any eyeshadow collection. The twelve glamorous shades are ideal for both day and night, and you can even use a wet brush with their formula to embolden their pigment further. This palette has both shimmer and matte shadow options with mauve and copper hues, so if you’re looking to stick with cool-toned mattes exclusively, check out the Dose of Colors Pretty Cool Eyeshadow Palette.
The rich taupe to brown shade range is ideal for any cool-toned makeup look on all skin tones, making it an excellent gift option this holiday season. This palette is ideal for deep brown looks, from a chocolate smokey eye to a powder-based eyeliner. It also includes a high-quality, dual-ended brush that can be used to create both perfectly blended and precise eye looks. It could also be used to fill in eyebrows, especially for makeup artists who need a natural range for their clients.
Scott Barnes Snatural No 2
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Pops of Color
If traditional eyeshadow palettes have filled your collection and you’re searching for something new, try out a palette with some pops of color.
For neutral lovers that are taking their first dip into the world of color, the LORAC PRO Palette Fairytale Forest features some traditional neutral shades as well as rich metallic tones perfect for the holiday season — all at an excellent price point. The luxurious emerald green is a particularly trending color, so it would also make for a fantastic gift for the makeup lovers in your life. The highly pigmented colors in this palette range from light nude to deep rose and sienna-tinted mattes, as well as bright champagne (perfect for that inner corner highlight), rose gold, bronze, and burgundy ultra-glittery shimmers.
If you’re feeling bold and vibrant jewel-toned shades are more your speed, then check out Viseart’s Bijouxette Etendu Eyeshadow Palette. Along with nude transition colors, this palette offers bold shimmers in a variety of shades, ranging from bronze to gold to aqua to indigo, to complement any eye color or outfit. Try adding one of the shimmery shades as a liner for a unique look this holiday.
If you have plenty of palettes and want a quick pop of color, consider using a cream shadow to dress up your look! For example, you can use a long-lasting cream shadow in a new fun color as an eyeliner. We love Sydney Grace’s Cream Shadows because they come in over 20 bold and bright colors with a creamy and metallic formula. They’re highly pigmented and will stay in place all holiday party long, so no need to worry if you decide to stay out a little later to celebrate.
For an eyeliner option that’s easy to use and the preferred choice for those with extra sensitive eyes, Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel liners are long-lasting, highly pigmented gel liners that are comfortable to wear on your waterline and come in various fun and trendy shades.
**for the shoppable products, put fairytale forest, bijouxette, and the cream shadows - no need to put the side fx gel liners in the shoppable for this**
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Final Touches to Get Camera Ready
Of course, we couldn’t talk about our favorite holiday picks without sharing a few extra recommendations to achieve the ultimate glam. Below are our recommendations to complete whatever look you’re going for this winter!
LIP PREP:
Don’t forget, no winter or holiday look is complete without healthy, hydrated lips and a light dusting of highlighter. Since many classic holiday glam looks include a bold red or berry lip, it’s important to keep your lips in tip top shape so that you can wear a long lasting lip product without your lips looking dry.
To keep your lips feeling plump and fresh in the dry winter weather, we recommend the Jouer Essential Hydrating Lip Oil. This product keeps your lips feeling fresh without a sticky finish, and it includes 99% plant-derived ingredients and is fragrance-free, making it safe for sensitive skin. If you’re searching for high-quality lip hydration without the shine, then the Jouer Essential Hydrating Matte Balm will be your new go-to product.
CHEEKS:
Highlighter is a great way to add sparkle and shine to your makeup look, and the Jouer Powder Highlighter is a classic option with several glowing, diverse shades for any skin tone. If you prefer a liquid highlight, the Melt Cosmetics SexFoil Liquid Highlighter offers a range of pearly shades that are hydrating and can be used all over the body making them the perfect choice for a winter outfit that shows off your neck, chest, or decolletage.
While a single highlighter shade might make sense as a gift or for personal use, makeup artists will love the versatility of the Danessa Myricks Beauty Light Work Palette and Scott Barnes Glowy & Showy N1 Highlighter Palette. Each palette offers a wide range of glowy shades to help their clients feel festive!
Feeling Inspired?
Whether you’re gifting any of these products to a friend or just shopping for yourself, we have what you need for you and your loved ones to stay Camera Ready all year long. If you need help picking the perfect palette or want tips on how to achieve the perfect holiday glam, our Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to drop them a line, and from all of us here at Camera Ready Cosmetics, we wish you a beautiful and happy holiday season!
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 Brow Trends You Need to Try PLUS A Live Brow Blocking Demonstration
When it comes to beauty trends, each year brings a new wave of looks that are fun to try, but this year, brows have without a doubt taken center stage! From extra fluffy to colorful and glittery, we're breaking down the most popular brow trends we've seen and are recommending our favorite products to achieve each look.
Brow Blocking
Whether you're going for an editorial look or trying to create a SFX masterpiece that requires a new 'do for your brows, brow blocking is a technique you'll want to learn! It's a method makeup artists and enthusiasts use to cover up their existing brows in order to create a smooth surface to draw in new brows or to cover with makeup to complete a particular look.
First, start by using a spatula to apply a thin layer of Spirit Gum to your brows and brush them up and flat against your skin with a disposable spoolie. To help them adhere to your skin, spin the spoolie toward your skin to help them get as close as they can to your skin. Next, take a small amount of SynWax and warm it up slightly between your fingertips and smooth it down on top of your brow hairs. This will help reduce the hair texture and create a smoother surface upon which you'll create a new brow or apply foundation to. Press in Colorset Powder to help set the wax, and then use the Mehron Tattoo Cover Ring to color correct, if needed, and to start a flesh-toned base. You can mix and match shades to create one that's close to your skintone!
Use the Mehron Celebre 12 Color Cream Palette to lay down a layer of foundation that matches your skin tone and set with the Mehron Celebre Powder. For a professional artist, consider keeping the matching 12 Color Powder Palette in your kit, as it has a wide variety of shades for your clients! Now you're ready to draw a new brow! Using a very fine angled brush or sturdy brow brush, use the Mehron Brow Palette to draw fine hair-like strokes. It's okay if your brows aren't 100% symmetrical! Voila, you're done blocking and creating your brow! However, the fun doesn't stop there. Make sure you also have the products needed to remove the makeup, as SynWax and Spirit Gum may remove hair is it's not removed properly. Start with a cream cleanser to remove the makeup that you layered on top of the brow. Next, use Spirit Gum Remover and gently remove the Spirit Gum.
Feathered Brows
Feathery wispy brows are probably one of the hottest brow trends of the year. These high-fashion and often angelic-looking brows are perfect for any event or makeup look and are relatively easy to create. This brow look requires products that give you precise control over your brow shape and allow you to draw fine wispy strokes without the stronger definition you'd get from a pencil or the pigment of a powder.
Kevyn Aucoin True Feather Brow Marker Gel Duo is ideal to achieve this style. This dual-ended product comes in several different shades with a fine feathered tip for application and a spoolie brush and gel to soften edges and set for precise and natural hair-like strokes. Start at the arch of the brow to build color and extend out to the tail end. Fill in any spaces with the marker end and set brows with the gel end. To give the brows the fluffy effect use the clear eyebrow gel to brush the hair in the opposite direction the hair naturally goes.
Precise Yet Natural Brows
Natural brows have always been in, but this look ups the precision while maintaining a “my brows but better” appearance. Creating the precise yet natural brow look is usually done by using a combination of a spoolie brush or eyebrow gel to shape and tame the brows, adding powder for color, and using brow pencil for creating hair-like strokes. It also usually involves having the innermost part of your brows being lightly filled in and the definition and depth of color increasing as you move outward toward your brow “tail”.
There are plenty of natural, light powders available to fill in your eyebrows, but the best one for you depends on your desired brow color, shape, style and texture. If you’re looking for a brow pencil for definition with pigmented, blendable strokes, we recommend the Senna Powder Brow Styling Pencil. The dual-ended pencil and spoolie brush combo make it optimal for filling in brows of any shape or size. Start by applying lighter pressure on the inner parts of your brow and increase the pressure during application to achieve a stronger and more pigmented look as you move outward.
There are plenty of natural, light powders available to fill in your eyebrows. We recommend choosing one close to your hair color and undertone. We recommend Brett Brow’s Duo Shade Brow Powders. These pigmented powders create natural-looking brows and come in a variety of color options.
To finish the look, set with an eyebrow gel. If you prefer a clear gel, Senna Brow Fix X in clear works like a charm. For a hint of color, opt for Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Resist Brow Fixer. This waterproof, pigmented gel creates looks that will last you all day and has a precise micro tip that gives you extra control.
Laminated Brows
Brow lamination is a process where you use a thicker gel-like product to create glossy, sleek, and smooth brows that lay close to the skin and provide budge-proof wear. Our top picks are NYX The Brow Glue Instant Brow Styler for a budget friendly option, Graftobian StudioBrow Eyebrow Styling Wax for unruly brows, and Kryolan Eyebrow Forming Gel for a fast drying, long-wearing product.
If you’re looking to get truly unmovable laminated brows, try brushing your brow hairs in an upward motion with the gel product and filling in sparse areas with a powder, pencil, or gel in hair-like strokes. After applying the gel or wax, use a tool like a double ended spatula to gently press your brows into place.
Bleached or Nude Brows
If you want to try a nude brow look but don’t want to commit to bleaching, you can achieve the same results with makeup! Danessa Myricks’ Beauty ColorFix 24HR Cream Color Nudes are cream-based, fast-drying, and incredibly pigmented, and they can be around the eyes, lips, brows, and body. Their various color shades allow anyone to find an excellent match for skin tone and can be applied evenly over the brows for a bleached or “nude” look.
Additionally, if you want some spoolie brushes to comb the concealer effectively through your brows and keep the natural shape in place, our Camera Ready’s Disposable Mascara Wands are an affordable, sanitary, and effective option to keep on hand.
Ombre Brows
No matter what color you’re choosing to blend your brows with, ombre eyebrows can give a sweet and subtle lift to any look. You can blend colors seamlessly along your brow line by first starting with a base brow gel or pomade, like Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel or L.A. Girl Brow Pomade. These products let you carefully shape your brows before deepening the shade or adding in a pop of color and carving them out with concealer.
Ombre brows look their best when you use a highly pigmented concealer to carve out the exact shape you want. We recommend Ben Nye’s Special Color Wheel for pros that prefer to have several concealer shades on hand or a highly pigmented yet lightweight concealer like Jouer Essential High Coverage Concealer. Pair your favorite concealer with a sturdy angle brush like Bdellium Tools Studio Line Brushes for Eyes 714, and you'll be able to create a perfectly shaped brow with ease.
Brow Stencils
If you’re in need of a little guidance to shape your brows, you may want to try a brow stencil. These handy tools serve as a general guide when applying a pencil or powder product. Senna’s Form-A-Brow Kit has everything you need to achieve brow perfection with just a little bit of! There are four different stencils included in the kit and three pigmented powder shades to fill them in with. The compact palette even comes with a mirror to shape your brows on the go or bring it with you when you travel.
90's Brows
Love it or not, this trend is back but with a modern twist. The 90’s trend featured razor-thin brows whereas the 2021 version focuses more on sleeker, sculpted brows that are well-groomed and perfectly filled in. Start by lightly tweezing & shaping your brows (we love the Chella Scissors) and fill them in first to ensure you can create the shape you like without having to over-tweeze. Next, fill your brows with your preferred pencil or pomade for a stronger look. Then carve out the brow with a highly pigmented concealer and a dense brush for extra definition.
Playful Brow Trends
The other brow trends that made our list may not be your go-to choice for your everyday look, but they can be perfect for a fun event or to express yourself in a unique way!
Glitter Brows
If you're feeling extra festive or want to stand out from the crowd, nothing screams “party” like bold glitter brows! Mehron’s Paradise Glitter is an excellent solution for all your sparkly needs. There are 15 different colors to try, and the highly pigmented glitters will stay in place all party long. Simply apply a makeup-grade adhesive like Lit Cosmetics Forever Wear Glitter Base to your brows and use the Sigma S02 Spatula Brush to apply the glitter while the adhesive is still tacky. This brush will pick up and apply the glitter easily. Once done you can wipe clean. Make sure to remove the glitter and glue carefully with an oil-based makeup remover at the end of the night.
PRO Tip: To remove and rogue pieces of glitter take a piece of scotch tape and press over the area and lift to remove.
Colorful Brows
If you want to try something completely new with your brows, why not just make them a fun new color? Or, if you have colored hair, try matching your brows to your hair dye for a whole new look! Colorful brows can be achieved with pigments, creams or powders, resulting in limitless creative and artistic variations.
Try out different designs — from striped eyebrows to modern, graphic patterns like waves to adding tiny flowers, dots, or anything else you can think of — with products like the Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix. These cream-based products dry with a matte finish and come in over 30 different colors to choose from.
Another versatile product to create a colored brow look is Meloway Your Way Mascara, available in a fun Mint Creme shade with an adjustable brush, perfect for getting into your brow’s nooks and crannies. If you want to test drive Meloway Your Way Mascara's unique pivoting brush head but prefer a more subtle brow, try the shade Cherry Cola, a burgundy brown that is the perfect shade for the season. If you're craving a pale pink brow moment, try Meloway Your Way Primer! This mascara primer can double as a colored mascara or brow gel because it's a trendy baby pink shade.
Feeling Inspired?
No matter what brow trend you want to try, we've got the perfect products for you? Click below to start exploring our favorite brow products. Need extra tips from our Beauty Advisors? Click here to drop them a line!
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 Jouer: Where Luxury Meets Performance
When it comes to the products we like to stock in our kits, we know highly pigmented and long-wearing products are essential. If the packaging is beautiful and the products are formulated with skin-loving ingredients, it's an added bonus that makes each makeup session a luxurious treat for our clients. Jouer embodies all of those qualities and more, and that's why we're proud to add Jouer Cosmetics to our Camera Ready family!
In this blog, we're taking a deep dive into the story behind the brand, explaining their approach to clean beauty, and spotlighting our favorite products to get Camera Ready!
Christina Zilber discovered her love for beauty and style at an early age. Her mother, a former fashion model, taught Zilber that makeup should be classic and effortless, enhancing a woman’s natural beauty and accentuating what she loves about herself. Zilber has adopted this mantra as her own, and shares it with Jouer.
Christina set out to create a luxury, clean cosmetics brand with a feminine, French playful twist. Her collections inspired the name of the Jouer, a French word that means “to play". You’ll always see a little playfulness in everything we create from shade names to our products and down to the packaging.
Launched in 2008, Zilber designed Jouer to provide a fresh, editorial view of makeup to complement a woman’s individual fashion sense and lifestyle. From natural washes of color to intensely pigmented, full-coverage formulas, Jouer offers clean ingredients, supreme wearability, unmatched quality, and award-winning packaging for the modern woman.
Beyond the world of beauty, Christina works with UNICEF to help create opportunities for women around the world.
What Clean Beauty Means to Jouer
The team at Jouer is proud to provide luxury cosmetics and skincare with the highest quality ingredients. They focus on creating products that leave your skin looking and feeling better with every use and beauty essentials that are formulated with ingredients that matter to you.
Each year, they dedicate time to research the ever-changing landscape of clean beauty and continue to pledge to tighten their standards, say no to toxins, and to update their ingredient lists to deliver clean products that offer better beauty for you and your skin. Staying on top of the latest guidelines and studies isn't just a priority for them, it's a passion.
Their products are always free of talc, parabens, mineral oil, gluten, sulfates, phthalates, TEA, synthetic fragrances over 1%, formaldehyde, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, triclocarban, aluminum salt, carbon black, lead, and animal fat. In addition to striving to provide clean beauty products for makeup lovers across the world, the entire Jouer collection is formulated without gluten. No wheat, hydrolyzed wheat protein, barley, oat, or oat derivatives.
Complexion Perfection
When you think of clean beauty, you may not expect to find highly pigmented and long-wearing formulas, but Jouer has created the perfect clean beauty solution for those wanting great coverage and skin-friendly ingredients. You only need one drop of foundation to cover an entire face, and it provides comfortable high coverage all-day wear thanks to skin-loving ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, chamomile extract, and triple peptide complex.
For extra coverage and spot concealing, you’ll love the convenience of their Essential High Coverage Concealer Pens. They are super kit-friendly thanks to their compact side and offer a precision tip that helps to hide under-eye circles with ease.
Lip Products that Perfect
No look is complete without a perfected pout, and Jouer has you covered with a wide range of lip products for every occasion. The Essential Hydrating Matte Balm is the perfect way to soften lips while you're applying makeup and will provide long-lasting shine-free hydration for your male clients. If you're aiming for a no-makeup makeup look with a wash of color and shine, the Essential Lip Enhancer Shine Balm provides lightweight moisture with a hint of color for smooth, shiny, kissable, baby soft lips.
For a high shine product that also conditions the lips, we recommend the Essential Hydrating Lip Oil. One swipe of this nourishing formula will leave your lips smoother and healthier thanks to ingredients including apricot and jojoba seed oil and a dose of vitamin E.
Enhancing Natural Beauty
To achieve the signature Jouer natural beauty look, create multidimensional glow by adding a dash of warmth to your face with one of the three Sunswept Bronzer Duos designed for different skin tones and a wash of color by swirling your brush into both shades from your favorite Blush Bouquet Duo before brushing it onto your cheeks. Add a hint of Powder Highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones, along the bridge of your nose, and a touch above your cupid’s bow, and you’re almost done! Pick from one of their cult-favorite lip products, and that’s it. You’re Camera Ready!
Ready to Explore Jouer?
If you've always wanted to try Jouer, you can now do so at Camera Ready! Need help deciding which products you want to add to your kit? 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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Our Favorite 2024 Pantone Color of the Year Peach Fuzz Makeup
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!
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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.
Top 5 Cold Weather Skincare Misconceptions (& Our PRO Tips to Remedy Them)!
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
The Brands We Added in 2023
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.
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We hope you love our newest brands as much as we do! To explore more of our newest arrivals, click here. To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Hair Care Products of 2023
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!
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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.
The Top 3 Skincare Products of 2023
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.
The Top 3 Makeup Products of 2023
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.
Introducing MOB Beauty: PRO Performance, Earth-Friendly Beauty
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.
Camera Ready Cosmetics Bridal Look Book 2023
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.
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February Staff Top Picks
Our February Top Picks are in, and they include a beautiful assortment of products for everyday use! To view past years' favorites, you can always view past Staff Top Picks blogs or our curated collections of 2022 and 2021 favs.
To learn more about what we've been loving this month (and why) keep reading! If you prefer to view all of our products in one place, visit our collection of 2023 Top Picks!
Chelsie's Top Picks
I've been highly anticipating the Sonia Roselli launch, and one of the first items I picked out was the Water Elixir Skin Prep! I've been using it for a few weeks now and I'm already SO in love with it! It's so lightweight and soothing, calms inflammation quickly, and absorbs into my skin almost instantly. I love that it doubles as a serum AND moisturizer. It adds some much needed hydration and helps to build up my skin barrier (check out our Sonia Roselli Live, if you haven't already!). My skin feels so soft, plump, and dewy after using it, and I've noticed a considerable improvement in my skin texture. It's the perfect product to use before makeup, as it gives my skin a lovely, glowing base! I can't wait to use it on my clients and models!
I absolutely LOVE the Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner - it's quickly become one of my go-to products! When I'm having an especially dry day (pretty much every day lately), I quickly spritz some of this on to get an instant boost of moisture. I love that it contains hyaluronic acid, my favorite ingredient, to provide continuous hydration, but what really makes this toner stand out is that it also protects and primes your skin with antioxidants and refreshing ingredients (thank you CoQ10 and Chamomile). Plus, it's a super-fine mist so it doesn't interfere with my makeup! Overall, this toner is perfect for keeping your skin hydrated, refreshed and protected throughout the day!
August's Top Picks
I am totally obsessed with Danessa Myricks' Vision Flush! As a no-makeup makeup fanatic, this is the perfect product to add some color onto your face. I'm personally in love with shade Ballet Slippers and use it as blush whenever I can along with a pop on my eyes. It is super soft, creamy, and incredibly pigmented. A few taps covers everything I need.
I also love love love the Dose of Colors Velvet Mousse Lipsticks. They have a range of gorgeous deep colors (my fav is Spicy) that are highly pigmented and a super soft non-drying formula. These are my go to for date night and will last through it all while still being super comfortable on your lips!
Holly's Top Picks
I am slowly transitioning my makeup routine to all cream products and the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush has become my newest obsession! Every shade is so beautiful and flattering. It's so easy to blend and dries down very nicely - I don't even need to set it with a powder blush. I love wearing them when I do a very natural makeup look to keep my face looking fresh and radiant!
My second pick for the month is one I've been wanting to buy for a while and am so glad I caved! I never felt like I needed to invest in a nice makeup light to do my skincare and makeup until I came across the Glamcor RIKI Skinny LED Vanity Mirror. It truly has changed my morning and night routine! It is so nice to sit down in the morning in front of great lighting to do my skincare/makeup while sipping on my morning coffee! Talk about self care! It is also super easy to travel with considering the size. I am IN LOVE with this light.
Calvin's Top Picks
I know a great lipstick formula when I see one, and the new Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Nudes are amazing. Longwear, highly pigmented, a beautiful and line smoothing soft matte finish, super lightweight on the lips, AND a nude for all skin tones? This revolutionary formula is the answer to lip color. Swipe, Swipe, Go!!!
Since skin prep is an essential step of my job as a makeup artist, I had to name the Rituel de Fille Thorn Milk Hydrating Skin Mist as my second top pick (one of my coworkers selected it last month, but it's just that good that it needs to be name a top pick again)! I have extremely dry skin, so I like to test products on myself to see how they'll perform on clients with similar skin types, and knowing how the product performs all day is also the best way to elevate your artistry. Great makeup artists will know how the products will look all day/night long. This makes my feel hydrated, healthy and relaxed. I use it on clients right before all other skin prep just to give that layer of hydration to the skin so that it's not soaking up all the other products.
Liz's Top Picks
Even though I've curated the best skincare routine (thanks to having the best brands to choose from at work!), there are times my skin doesn't like to behave. It has texture and some spots that are prone to being oily while others want to be bone dry. When Sonia Roselli told me about her Water Oil Skin Prep, I was intrigued, but I have to say that it's really one of a kind. It's lightweight and locks in hydration. My skin is left with less texture and feels balanced. Plus, it makes my life on the go easier and helps me look flawless when I wear makeup. Hands down a must-have for my every day essentials.
Apparently, I am on an oil kick right now, and R+Co's Mirror Smoothing Oil has made a huge difference in my hair. I have long, fine, wavy hair with bleached ends and oily roots. I have been trying to find the perfect thing to make my hair dazzle even though it needs a trip to the salon ASAP. I have found some really amazing products, but I ALWAYS have issues with my ends getting dry and frizzy within a day of a fresh wash. I started using R+Co's Mirror Smoothing Oil about a month ago, and it has changed my game. I use it on my ends when my hair is wet, and I also touch up with it when it's dry. Since I started using it, I haven't felt like my ends are dry. If they start to feel like they need a drink, I grab more oil and give it some love. It's lightweight, so it doesn't weigh down my hair at any point and my hair is glossier than ever. I started using it on my daughter's hair and have seen a huge difference in how healthy her hair looks. I don't know if I can ever live without it now.
Morgan's Top Picks
I love products that help me get ready and out the door in minimal time, so Sydney Grace's Cream Shadows have been my go to! They come in a variety of gorgeous shades that suit any look from subtle to bold! It is true that they are smudge proof, but they will easily wash off with a cleanser! Theylast the entire day without creasing or moving. Unlike some other cream shadows, you have some time to work with before it dries to ensure you're happy with the look, and a little goes a long way. Warm Glow is my favorite color. It's definiely a must-try for cream shadow lovers.
My second favorite this month is Grande Cosmetics Lash Serum. Lash serum is an excellent way to repair lash damage caused by mascara, extensions, and false lashes. Grande Cosmetics has the best serum on the market right now. You have to be consistent in order to see the results of thicker and more lashes, but it is well worth it!
Jess's Top Picks
If you’re a naturally wavy/curly girl - I HIGHLY suggest this Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray! I like to do the *bare minimum* when it comes to styling my hair. After a shower, I towel dry, add some leave-in and curl product, then braid my hair when damp overnight. When I wake up, I take the braid out, run my fingers through the waves, and spritz on a generous amount of this spray to maintain the curl and de-frizz! It LOOKS like it took hours to style, but really minimal effort! A win/win in my book.
If you, like me, are a chapstick babe - you should try RMS Beauty's Tinted Daily Lip Balm! It looks and feels luxurious without that sticky and drying feel of lipstick (iykyk). With a hint of color, it’s subtle yet natural looking while FEELING amazing.
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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.
Q + A with Esthetician and Makeup Artist Sonia Roselli
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!
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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.
Meet the Brushes Jennifer Lopez Used in her Vogue Get Ready With Me Video
When it comes to selecting the best makeup brushes and products, Jennifer Lopez likely has access to any makeup brushes or tools she could ever want, so we were thrilled to see she used some of the makeup brushes we proudly offer at Camera Ready!
Keep reading our blog to learn more about the brushes she used (and why they're great)!
The brushes Jennifer Lopez used in her Vogue Tutorial include:
Bdellium Studio Line Brush - 948 Foundation
Bdellium Studio Line Brush - 954 Duet Fiber Slanted Kabuki
Bdellium Studio Line Brush - 936 Concealer
Cozzette Magic Blender Brush
Bdellium 780 Pencil Brush
First, let's talk about the brush brands she used:
Bdellium Tools:
When looking for quality makeup brushes trusted by makeup artists, Bdellium Tools is the ideal choice for quality brushes at a great value. Their Studio Line of brushes offers a bright yellow rounded handle that's easy to hold and offers a large variety of face and eye brushes with bristles and shapes designed for specific application needs.
Cozzette:
Cozzette Beauty is a vegan, cruelty-free, and people-conscious brand created by professional makeup artist & photographer Roque Cozzette. After 3 decades working in the beauty, fashion, and celebrity makeup industry, Roque used his knowledge to create products that perform just as beautifully for everyday use as they do on film, so it's no wonder Jennifer Lopez keeps some of his brushes on hand!
Jennifer Lopez used Bdellium Studio Line Brush - 948 Foundation for her foundation and concealer.
Foundation and Concealer: Bdellium Studio Line 948 Foundation Brush
For foundation and concealer application, Jennifer Lopez used the Bdellium Studio Line 948 Foundation Brush. Along with a slightly thicker handle that allows the user more control while handling, it also provides even application for a perfect finish of a liquid or cream foundation/concealer.
Jennifer Lopez used a slanted kabuki brush from Bdellium Tools to carve out her cheeks.
Contour: Bdellium Tools Studio Line 954 Duet Fiber Slanted Kabuki Brush
Jennifer Lopez's signature makeup look includes a perfectly contoured face with chiseled cheekbones, so to achieve this look, she used the Bdellium Tools Studio Line 954 Duet Fiber Slanted Kabuki Brush. Just like the foundation brush, it features a slightly thicker handle for control, and the dual-length bristles allow for great coverage and easy blending.
Nose & Lip Contour: Bdellium Tools Studio Line 936 Concealer Brush
When it comes to ensuring precise application, the Bdellium 936 Concealer Brush is a perfect choice. It works well with both cream and powder products, and it has stiffer bristles that allowed Jennifer Lopez to achieve her signature contoured look! She used it to draw contour lines down her nose and around her lips.
More Nose Contour: Bdellium Tools Studio Line 780 Pencil Brush
Jennifer Lopez takes her nose contour seriously and used the Bdellium 780 Pencil Brush to reinforce the shading she created with the Bdellium Concealer Brush. The 780 Pencil Brush is actually eyeshadow brush, but the densely packed bristles come to a tapered tip allowing the user to apply makeup with greater detail. That being said, this technique takes a steady hand and a bit of practice, but Jennifer did it with ease!
For Diffusing Eyeshadow & Precise Powdering: Cozzette S165 Magic Blender Brush
Odds are you've seen a Cozzette brush or two in other celebrity and makeup artist tutorials, and that's because the brand and products are created by Roque Cozzette - an award-winning makeup artist and photographer! His products have been long-time favorites here at Camera Ready, and you'll often see others like Danessa Myricks using his tools, too. The S165 Magic Blender Brush is a true multitasker designed with faux squirrel hairs that give the brush its signature whisper-soft application!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
January Staff Top Picks
We're kicking off our Staff Top Picks with a clean slate with our favorite products that we've used so far in 2023! To view past years' favorites, you can always view past Staff Top Picks blogs or our curated collections of 2022 and 2021 favs.
To learn more about what we've been loving this month (and why) keep reading! If you prefer to view all of our products in one place, visit our collection of 2023 Top Picks!
Chelsie's Top Picks
I've talked about my favorite brow product (the Inglot Playinn Soap Brow!), but this month, I wanted to shine a much-deserved spotlight on my favorite brow tool, the MYKITCO Pro My Brushed Brow 2.3! One end has stiff bristles that look almost like a tiny hair brush to fluff up your brows, and the other has a spoolie to set those tiny hairs in place. It's one of my favorite tools in my kit!
The makeup item I have been loving is RMS Re Dimension Hydra Power Blush. It has the prettiest finish that makes your skin look healthier, almost glowy, and it helps my skin look even more radiant.
Maria's Top Pick
I've always loved hydrating facial mists, and the Rituel de Fille Thorn Milk has become a staple in my collection. Aside from just looking cool (it has a bi-phase liquid that needs to be shaken up to be mixed), it instantly soothes and calms your skin as soon as you spritz it on. Any dry patches or light irrititation I have is instantly smoothed over, and it plays so well under makeup!
All of my foundations have layered on top of it beautifully, and it keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day, so any dryness or makeup breakup I'd experience due to my skin getting drier throughout the day is gone. That says a lot, especially because we're in the middle of winter!
The other thing I've been using nonstop since I bought it is the Artis Mini Palm Brush. I am really picky when it comes to foundation application tools because the foundations I tend to like are the types that dry down super quickly, so they give you less time to blend and tend to look streaky if not used properly.
However, this Artis brush changes all of that! I was able to blend out the foundation on my entire face with less time spent blending and no need to apply more product to the brush - I was shocked that I could cover my entire face with less product than normal! I was even able to lightly tap the brush on areas I wanted fuller coverage (like over the sun spots on my cheeks), and it built up beautifully.
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Holly's Top Picks
Nothing is keeping my summer glow like TheBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer, Shadow, and Contour Powder! I have been getting so many compliments about how glowy I look when wearing this product. It blends like a dream and is the perfect shade for transitioning to the colder months! I cannot recommend this product enough!
The second item I can't stop using is Mehron Barrier Spray. This setting spray is getting the job done for me during these colder months! Most setting sprays leave my face feeling stiff and dry, and while I don't normally mind that during the warmer months, I want something more hydrating as the weather starts to cool down. It brings the perfect amount of hydration back into my skin without feeling like my makeup is going to slide off my face. This is a staple during the fall/winter time!
Calvin's Top Picks
If you're looking for a powder like none other, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Matte Setting Powder is it; up to 24-hour wear (trust me, I've tested it), a matte formula that never creases and never shines, and it looks like the skin of an angel. Not kidding. I am a makeup artist and photographer, so I am very picky with how products look, and this one delivers. Even on photoshoots, I pack this powder under the eyes to lock in concealer, and it just leaves the most flawless, blurred, and smooth finish. The best part? I never have to touch up the model.
Now, for my second pick for the month: Glow, Glow, Glow, Glow!!! Do you want a natural glow? Do you want it to look realistic? We got you. Rituel de Fille's Thorn Oil Priming Facial Elixir is super hydrating but leaves the most gorgeous skin-like glow I've ever seen. Even with foundation over it, it gives this rich subtle skin. Feels beautiful, looks incredible.
Liz's Top Picks
I have to admit that I try everything Saint Jane launches because I have yet to be disappointed, and I am truly blown away by the Hydrabloom Body Silk. This lotion locks in hydration without leaving my skin feeling greasy or heavy. I saw an immediate, calming, and hydrating response in my skin texture to this cream (I have keratosis pilaris), and the smell is so relaxing. It's the perfect touch to add a little relaxation or self care into your day and would make an amazing gift to encourage the same for others.
I have been on a path of trying a million hair products as I am always looking for the next best thing, and Philip B's Forever Shine Collection caught me off guard. My hair is fine, wavy, and highlighted so it tends to be oily and flat at the roots and quite dry on the ends plus I am a mom on the go who does not always have time to blow out my hair. My hair has been left with a beautiful shine with zero frizz, defined waves, and perfect volume with or without heat. The scent is perfect for the colder season, and I have to admit I put the hair product sampling on hold for now as I am in awe with the results this collection has given my hair.
Morgan's Top Picks
This winter, I've been treating my skin to a bit of TLC with the Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches. They are excellent if you want something hydrating and refreshing, and they don't slip and slide around like some other eye patches can. I look like I'm more alert and awake after using them, and I've even gotten my husband hooked on them! He appreciates that they smooth and lighten his dark circles.
Another must-have for me has been the Insert Name Here Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Essence. This product was one of the many reasons I was thrilled to bring on Insert Name Here. I love this thing! Do you have flyways? Not anymore! Do you have thin hair that doesn't like going in a ponytail? Not anymore! I use this when my hair is up or down. My daughter has fine hair and her baby hairs are unmanageable. However, this works wonders for getting her hair to behave!
Jess's Top Picks
If your skin errs more on the oily side like mine, do yourself a favor and ADD 👏 TO 👏 CART 👏. I don’t love it when my skin looks too matte, which is why I love Jason Wu's Magic Matte Oil! It takes away the “bad shine” while somehow still keeping the “good shine”, and doesn’t clog up my pores nor break me out! There's a reason we keep selling out of it - it's because it's that good!
I have also been really enjoying Jason Wu Beauty The Freckled Boy for the cutest faux freckles. Sometimes, you just need a good freckle day, and on those days, I use this to summon my inner freckle-faced goddess. Subtle but natural, which is exactly how I like it!
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Ready to experience the products we can't get enough of? Click here to start exploring or top picks or click below to discover more great products. To learn more about our top picks from 2022, click here.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Skin Barrier 101: PRO Tips from MUA & Esthetician Sonia Roselli
Itchy, dry, and flaky skin is common in the winter or if you live in a dry climate, but sometimes these skin issues can be a sign that your skin barrier is damaged. Determining how you should treat it depends on numerous factors.
We compiled some of the top tips from professional makeup artist and esthetician Sonia Roselli to help you recognize if your skin barrier is damaged, to explain what can cause damage, and how to help heal your skin barrier.
If you'd like to start exploring her pro-approved skincare line, you may view it here!
What is the skin barrier?
Your skin is made up of many layers that help protect your body. Your skin barrier, the stratum corneum (outermost layer), is made up of thick skin cells called corneocytes bound together by lipids. It serves as a line of defense to keep environmental toxins out and helps keep your natural moisture inside your body.
Without the skin barrier, your natural moisture would evaporate and leave your skin vulnerable.
What makes the skin barrier different from other skin layers?
Your skin barrier is made of cholesterol, fatty acids, and ceramides. Over time, these building blocks can become depleted and lead to barrier damage and irritation. Environmental and lifestyle factors can also deplete your skin barrier.
How can you tell if your skin barrier is damaged?
The first step to healing your skin barrier is to figure out if your skin barrier is damaged.
What are some of the symptoms of a damaged skin barrier?
Redness
Irritation
Peeling/Flaking
Tightness
Breakouts
Rash
Rough Texture
Stinging/Burning
A stinging sensation when water touches the skin
Fine Lines, Crepiness
Dryness (Lack of oil)
Dehydration (Lack of water)
Eczema
What can damage the skin barrier
Now that you know how to tell if your skin barrier is damaged, take a look at some of the most common causes of a damaged skin barrier:
Over-exfoliation of any kind
Anything that exfoliates the skin, including at-home manual exfoliation tools
Not using the proper facial cleanser
Dry climates
Quality of water in your area
Alcohol in skincare
Not wearing sunscreen
Fragrance in skincare products
Medications
Genetics
Aging
Not using a good moisturizer
How can I repair my skin barrier if it's damaged?
If you think your skin barrier is damaged, it's always a good idea to work with a dermatologist and esthetician to diagnose and treat your skin, but there are a few things you can do at home to heal your skin, too. Your at-home goal is to re-hydrate your skin.
Ways to hydrate and repair the skin barrier at home:
Use the proper cleanse and moisturizer for your skin type
Take shorter, cooler showers
Take a look at the lifestyle factors that may be contributing to dehydration
The importance of choosing the right cleanser and moisturizer
A common misconception is that the cleanser you use doesn't matter, but Sonia reminds us why that isn't always true."Knowing your skin type and your skin 'lifestyle' (how often you'll wash your face, do you workout or sweat a lot) is key to choosing this 'gentle cleanser'," she says. "Using the wrong cleanser will lead to a broken skin barrier for some, and I am convinced a cleanser is the first step in a great skincare routine. If I am being 1000% honest, I think this is where most skin routines get into a trick bag, and then people wonder why their skin isn’t behaving when they’re using 3000 other skin care products."
The Best Facial Cleanser for Dry Skin Types
If you have dry skin, you may do well with a cream or oil cleanser. You definitely don’t want to use anything foaming or gel since it may be too stripping on your skin. Dry skin already has a heightened level of sensitivity, so watch out for any added fragrance, too.
The Best Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
If you have oily skin you may like the feel of a gel cleanser. Oily skin tones like the feel of clean skin, but we don’t want that "over-clean" either.
The Best Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
If you’re sensitive, you may want to choose a cleanser that doesn’t strip the skin any more than it already is because sensitive skin usually has a degree of broken skin barrier. Avoid products with fragrance, and lightly pat the face dry.
As you see, a cleanser is more important than you think!
Using the Proper Moisturizer for Dehydrated Skin
Not using the proper moisturizer can cause dehydrated skin, too. Just like finding a good cleanser, finding the right moisturizer is critical. That's why Sonia created her skincare line to work for all skin types and formulated products that work for every step of your skincare routine.Her best selling Water Balm Skin Prep is a great moisturizer for all skin types and keeps your skin hydrated and supple for hours. The gel creme formula sinks in swiftly, evens out texture, brightens skin tone, and smooths imperfections. For those with dry skin, Water Oil Skin Prep is designed to give your skin the rich hydration it needs. She formulated both Water Balm & Water Oil to work well under makeup and to also be rich and hydrating enough to be used as a part of your nightly routine.
How to combat weather or lifestyle-related dehydration factors
Lifestyle and weather-related factors are among the most common factors that can lead to dehydrated skin, but don't worry! There are some easy steps you can follow to help.
Weather-related Dehydration
Where you live also plays an important role in skin dehydration. Living in dry, cold, or hot climates can cause the water in our skin to evaporate faster.
Sonia's favorite way to add moisture to the skin throughout the day is to incorporate a facial mist into your routine. She recommends adding Water Elixir to an atomizer and to spritz it on the face throughout the day to replenish the skin with ceramides and nourishing moisture.Sonia's PRO Tip: Whatever you do, don’t use tap water to mist on your face. It is full of minerals that may be irritating to your already dry, dehydrated skin.
Lifestyle-related factors that dehydrate the skin
Love a good cocktail or coffee? These tasty beverages can be okay in moderation, but caffeine and alcohol can dehydrate the skin, so if your skin barrier is damaged, consider cutting back! Likewise, certain medications and even long, hot showers can contribute to dehydration.
Thankfully, the solutions for these factors are easy. Drink more water, turn down the temperature on your shower, and consider adding a humidifier to amp up the moisture in the air around you.
In Conclusion
As you have learned, numerous factors can impact your skin barrier's health! Taking the time to find the proper skincare for your skin type and lifestyle, staying hydrated, and recognizing the symptoms of a damaged skin barrier early on, you'll enjoy healthier and happier skin!
If you're working on repairing your skin barrier, be patient, and stay consistent. Rebuilding a healthy barrier can take time, but it's worth the effort and dedication.
About Sonia Roselli and Sonia Roselli Skincare
Sonia is a makeup artist and esthetician with more than 30 years of experience. Although her skin looks great now, it wasn’t always as healthy! In 2006, she had a total hysterectomy and developed skin issues and sensitivity. Her "bad skin" made her feel bad about herself, especially since her job as a makeup artist was to help others feel beautiful. A question she often asked herself was, “How could I promote great skin and great makeup when I, myself, didn't have it anymore?”
That’s when Sonia Roselli skincare was born. When developing her skincare products, she set out to make products that worked for skin prep before makeup but were still gentle for sensitive skin and anyone that sat in her makeup chair. Her products are beloved by makeup artists and skincare enthusiast lovers of all genders, ages, and skin types because they promote healthy skin barriers and can be used for your morning, daytime, and nighttime skincare routine!
Feeling Inspired?
We hope you feel more confident in caring for your skin barrier! 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.
The Top 3 Benefits of CBD Beauty Products
If you've ever asked yourself what the benefits of CBD in skincare, hair care, and even makeup are, you're not alone! January is CBD Awareness Month, and we wanted to share some of the perks you can enjoy when incorporating it into your beauty routine.
To celebrate, we are pleased to say we partnered with our best selling CBD Beauty Brand Fitish to gift you a Deluxe Mini Don't Sweat It, a $12 value, with any CBD Beauty Purchase*.
You may view the entire collection of qualifying products using the button below!
Explore CBD Beauty
*Your complimentary Deluxe Mini FITISH Don't Sweat It will automatically appear at checkout when you have a qualifying item in your bag. Available while supplies last, and only complimentary Deluxe Mini FITISH Don't Sweat It per qualifying order.
First, let's tackle the top questions about CBD when it comes to beauty: What is CBD, and will it get me high if I use CBD beauty products?
CBD is a natural compound derived from the cannabis plant. Heralded for its restorative power for all skin types, including acne-prone and sensitive skin, CBD is proven to help reduce inflammation and support the skin’s natural healing process. That's why we've added award-winning CBD-infused skincare and hair care brands to our Camera Ready family!
Now, as far as if CBD Beauty products will get you high. The answer is no. CBD is one of 100+ cannabinoids (chemical compound found in hemp plants) that stabilizes the body and helps maintain health. You’ll find traces of CBD in marijuana, but CBD alone is non-psychoactive and legal to purchase in an isolated form.
The cannabinoid compound infamously known to get you high is called THC. This particular plant derivative is responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana.
*Disclaimer - As with any big change in your skincare or hair care regimen that focuses on ingredients, if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you're reading this article to decide if you'd like to use this product on a child, we highly recommend checking with your doctor first.
Before and after photo from Fitish Beauty
Benefit #1 of CBD in skincare and hair care: CBD can alleviate acne, redness, and inflammation
CBD oil is an effective and natural anti-inflammatory. Those who suffer from inflammatory skin conditions, like rosacea, benefit from the soothing properties found inside CBD. This miracle ingredient also reduces breakouts and calms redness by decreasing excessive levels of oil produced by the skin – a major trigger for acne-prone skin.
Our Top Picks:
For those suffering from stress-related hair loss, hair care products infused with CBD like FITISH Plumping Hair Serum can help reduce inflammation of the scalp - one of the biggest contributing factors to non-hereditary hair loss!
For those wanting to tone down the redness on their face, FITISH Tone Down Spray has become pro favorites thanks to the cooling effect and instant relief. For those with oily skin, we love FITISH Don't Sweat It. For added hydration, seal in moisture with the nourishing CBD-infused Saint Jane Luxury Beauty Serum.
Photo and study results by Saint Jane for their Hydrabloom Body Silk
Benefit #2 of CBD in skincare and hair care: It provides nourishment to sensitive skin and can alleviate some skin conditions
CBD oil inhibits flare-ups in some skin conditions, like psoriasis and eczema, and helps soothe sensitive, easily-irritated skin. Incorporate a CBD-infused beauty product into your daily routine to nourish skin and lock in moisture for healthy, glowing skin.
Our Picks:
For a lotion that's great to use all over the body, try Saint Jane Hydrabloom Body Silk. Powerful ingredients like their Sea Flower Complex firm and tone while wild chamomile, hyaluronic acid, and jasmine provide deep hydration, soothing moisture, and soften the skin. If you love a body product that provides a soothing cooling sensation, FITISH Tone Down Body Cream has peppermint and caffeine for additional benefits!
Key ingredients in KOVO Bakuchiol Serum11 Alternative Retinol
Benefit #3 of CBD in skincare and hair care: CBD can slow down some of the effects of aging
CBD in skincare combats the visible signs of aging with powerful antioxidant properties. Along with reducing inflammation, it can rejuvenate a dull complexion, even skin tone, and help smooth fine lines and wrinkles. That’s the power of CBD.
The CBD-focused brands we offer including KOVO, FITISH, and Saint Jane, have also upped the anti-aging benefits with peptides, other calming botanicals like chamomile, and antioxidants like green tea.
Our Top Picks:
FITISH Beauty’s Dewing It CBD Moisturizer soothes irritation, calms redness, and gently nourishes with anti-aging ingredients for all skin types. If you're looking for an oil-based serum, we recommend KOVO Bakuchiol Serum11 Alternative Retinol.
Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to experience the calming and soothing benefits of CBD in your Beauty Products? Explore our entire collection here!, or click the images below to explore our top CBD-focused beauty brands!
EXPLORE FITISH
FITISH is the first CBD-infused skincare line designed to set and refresh any makeup look from work, to the gym, and everything in between.
EXPLORE SAINT JANE
Experience luxurious skincare and makeup products that incorporate calming botanicals and sustainably sourced ingredients.
EXPLORE KOVO
Made with argan oil, peptides, CBD, & probiotics, this carefully curated line offers effective skincare solutions for all skin types. Cruelty free, vegan, plant-based, and non-toxic.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Five Reasons We Love William Tuttle Creme Foundation & the Best Alternative Products
Dewy, luminous, healthy-looking skin is in, and foundations that give that beautiful look have been going viral on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and beyond! Last year, RCMA Cream Foundation was among our most popular products thanks to Makeup Artist and Influencer @Paintedbyspencer, and this year has already kicked off with another viral surge for PRO favorite William Tuttle Creme Foundation!
However, long before people were raving about the beautiful luminous skin-like finish on social media, makeup artists were using William Tuttle Creme Foundation in their kits to create a beautiful, natural complexion on their clients for film, television, and events.
In this blog, we'll discuss:
Why William Tuttle Creme Foundation is such a great foundation for dewy natural-looking skin
Who William Tuttle is
Our top alternatives for William Tuttle Creme Foundation
Share a live demo using William Tuttle Foundation featuring our beauty advisor and professional makeup artist/photographer Calvin
Learn more about William Tuttle Creme Foundation & our top alternatives
Five Reasons We Love William Tuttle Creme Foundation
If you're looking for a lightweight full coverage foundation that doesn't need to be set and gives a natural, healthy skin, dewy finish, William Tuttle Creme Foundation may be the perfect match!
This creamy formula is easy to blend, has high pigmentation, and has been trusted by makeup artists for the most important jobs including applying makeup for television, movies, and big events.
The top 5 reasons we love William Tuttle Creme Foundation include:
It doesn't have to be set with powder! The unique formula looks great and is long-lasting with or without powder.
It is incredibly affordable for the great quality you're getting! It's just $15 for 17 grams!
It is highly pigmented, so a little goes a very long way.
William Tuttle Creme Foundation looks beautiful on all skin types including textured and mature skin.
It looks best when applied with a dry sponge, but it still looks beautiful when applied with a dense brush or finger tips!
PRO Tip: We do not recommend applying with a completely saturated sponge because the formula is oil and wax-based (a very lightly wet sponge with the water squeeze out of it is fine if you prefer the sponge texture when it's slightly wet). If you have skin that is sensitive to formulas that are oil or wax-based, check out our recommendations below!
Who is William Tuttle?
William Tuttle was one of the pioneers in Makeup Artistry and won several awards as a makeup artist between the 1940s and 1980s. He served as the head of MGM's makeup department for more than three decades and taught makeup artistry to budding makeup professionals. After he left MGM, he created his beloved William Tuttle Creme Foundation, highly pigmented cream blushes, powder, and color correctors.
His full line of makeup includes cream contour products and cream highlighters.
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Watch our LIVE Demo of William Tuttle Creme Foundation
To help answer questions about William Tuttle Creme foundation and to share pro tips on how to apply it, the best alternatives, and more, our Beauty Advisor Calvin shared some of his top tips on Instagram! Don't forget to join our beautiful Camera Ready Community on Instagram and TikTok for more great content!
Our Top Alternatives for William Tuttle Creme Foundation
If you are looking for an alternative for William Tuttle Creme Foundation, our team has curated a list of products we think you'll love!
High-Coverage Foundation Alternatives for William Tuttle Creme Foundation:
Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation
Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation is a great alternative for William Tuttle Creme Foundation because it's another emollient cream-based foundation with higher pigment levels to provide excellent coverage while still feeling lightweight! This pro-favorite formula has also gone viral in the past when Kim Kardashian shared her at-home makeup routine in 2020. We offer the full-size as well as samples to help shade match.
RCMA Cream & Liquid Foundations
If you want to stick with a cream formula, RCMA Cream Foundation is another highly pigmented foundation with full coverage that has skyrocketed to social media fame. Many makeup artists keep this foundation stocked in their kits because a little goes a long way, and you can mix it with moisturizers like Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate to sheer it out for an additional glow. It's available in a variety of sizes from full palettes with a wide range of shades to four-pan or five-pan options, as well as individual containers. We sell samples of it, too! The biggest differences are that this formula provides a more natural finish instead of glowy, and it is thicker in consistency.
The RCMA Liquid Foundation is a full coverage foundation that hydrates the skin and provides a natural finish, and influencers like Tati Westbrook have sung its praises on YouTube! It provides a natural finish that looks great on a wide range of sky types, and you guessed it! We sell the full-size and samples of it, too.
Glowy, Dewy, and Luminous Foundation Alternatives for William Tuttle Creme Foundation
Smashbox HALO Healthy Glow All-in-One Tinted Moisturizer
Primer-infused for all-day wear, this tinted moisturizer provides SPF 25 sun protection for a healthy glow as it primes, perfects, protects, and hydrates skin. The coverage is sheerer than the William Tuttle Creme Foundation, but the finish is just as dewy and beautiful! We also recommend this as a lighter-weight option for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation
Another makeup industry favorite, Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation is a lightweight, hydrating, and dewy finish foundation that perfects the skin with each wear. It's a makeup artist favorite for film and photography because it smooths over fine lines and texture with ease and covers over small imperfections with light-reflecting pigments. Their unique formula creates a blurring and brightening effect on the skin to provide an "I just had a professional facial" glow! We proudly offer full-size bottles and samples.
Graftobian HD Creme Foundation
Another makeup artist must-have when their client wants a dewy, healthy skin foundation, Graftobian HD Creme Foundation offers a more glowy finish and is buildable to full-coverage. You can find it in palette form, individual containers, refills, and even samples!
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation
Our final recommendation is a favorite for bridal makeup artists and those with textured or mature skin - Face Atelier Ultra Foundation. Available in a variety of sizes (including samples, Face Atelier Ultra Foundation doesn't need to be set with powder, just like the William Tuttle Creme Foundation, and it hydrates the skin while providing a natural healthy-looking skin finish!
Mehron Celebre PRO HD Foundation
This Mehron foundation provides even higher coverage and the same beautiful dewy finish you'll get from the William Tuttle Foundation! The Mehron Celebre PRO HD Foundation is available in a range of shades.
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation Stick
This stick foundation provides that great healthy-skin glow that you crave! The Make Up For Ever team created it to be undetectable and perfecting for the newest HD & 4K technologies and beyond. The stick formulation makes it easy to throw in a bag, for touchups, and more!
Feeling Inspired?
We hope this blog has helped explain why pros and makeup lovers have loved using William Tuttle Creme Foundation, and that we've given you a few great alternatives to consider! Click here to shop all William Tuttle products, or buy a sample of the William Tuttle Creme Foundation here. To learn how to shade match William Tuttle Foundation, stay tuned to our blog for an upcoming post.
Want to learn more about other viral products we offer? You can view more viral products 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.
Three Easy Ways to Incorporate The Pantone Color of the Year Into Your Makeup Routine
If you love following beauty and makeup trends, 2023's Pantone Color of the Year Viva Magenta is perfect for you because there are plenty of options for lipstick, lip gloss, eyeshadow, and blush in this bold raspberry color! Unlike last year's Very Peri, Viva Magenta is a universally flattering shade that can make a bold statement for eyes, lips, and cheeks!
To view all of the products, click here, or keep reading our blog!
Learn more about our Viva Magenta Makeup Product Recommendations
How to Wear Vivia Magenta on the Lips
The easiest way to incorporate a bold raspberry shade like Viva Magenta into your makeup collection is with lipstick or lip gloss. The key to wearing a bolder lip color like Viva Magenta is lip prep with a gentle lip scrub because bold shades can accentuate dry or peeling lips.
Viva Magenta Lipstick and Lip Gloss
Our top two picks include Dose of Colors Talk is Chic Liquid Matte Lipstick and Buxom Cosmetics Brandi Lip Polish. However, if you want to mix your own perfect shade or adjust a hue you already own, the best selling Danessa Myricks Beauty Luxe Cream Palette in The Feminist is a fantastic option.
PRO Tip: If you want your bold Viva Magenta lip color to be the statement of your makeup look, opt for neutral eyeshadow (matte or shimmer will both be flattering with this look) and long lashes!
Viva Magenta Makeup for the Eyes
Viva Magenta may look intimidating at first glance, but this bold color is a great for all eye colors! It will make blue eyes look bluer, provides a striking contrast to green eyes, and complements brown-eyed beauties. The perfect Viva Magenta Eyeshadow Palette is Dose of Colors Blushing Berries if you're ready to embrace the full-blown berry look or Viseart Petites Mattes Milieu for a splash of magenta with other staple shades.
If you're intimidated by wearing a bold berry on your lids, you can always test the waters with a red-toned liner or a shimmering shade that provides a softer look. We recommend Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel in shade 79 or Sydney Grace Cream Shadow in Cranberry Streusel (a shimmering medium-toned plummy red).
PRO Tip: A rich brown mascara pairs well with magenta or reddish-toned eye looks.
How to Wear Viva Magenta on the Cheeks
Bold makeup lovers, rejoice! There's nothing like a vibrant blush to instantly liven up your look. However, if you prefer just a tint of color, don't worry. We have options for you, too!
Our Top Picks for Viva Magenta Blush
For a luminous magenta-toned blush, we love Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Face Powder Blush in Adorned. It has a glowy finish that helps soften the look, and it can be sheerly applied for a whisper of color. For cream blush, the new Smashbox Halo Sheer to Stay Color Tint in Pomegranate is a great option that can also be worn on the lips for a monochromatic look. The unique formula offers a powder-like matte finish that refracts light to help create a blurred, soft-focus look and is infused with jojoba oil to help hydrate the skin.
BONUS: Glitter and Multichrome Options for Viva Magenta Makeup
If your makeup style calls for extra glitz and glam, we have the perfect products to take Viva Magenta to the next level!
Karla Cosmetics Shadow Potion in the shade Snooze is a great option for those wanting a gel-based product that can be used as an all-over color or liner. This multichromatic shade shifts from purple to blue, green, bronze, and then magenta.
If you prefer glitter to take your look to new heights, Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles in the shade Cherry Bomb is the perfect pick. We recommend pairing it with a Glitter Glue to maximize wear time and minimize fallout.
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.
The Best of Camera Ready Cosmetics - Our 2022 Highlights
The calendar may officially say it's 2023, but we can't help but look back with gratitude for all of your support in 2022!
From the biggest launch we've ever had (the Theresa is Lethal Collection with Lethal Cosmetics and Theresa is Dead) to providing a few PRO Tips on why some of the viral products and trends you saw actually work (like Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, how to use the Aqua Chromes from the Danessa Myricks Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette, and Hailey Bieber's lip lining hack), our team has been curating the best in beauty and crafting blogs and tutorials to help you not only Shop Like a PRO but to experience the best in beauty like a PRO!
As fun and exciting as those memories are for us, our favorite memories and projects have YOU, our Camera Ready Community, at the center of it all! From providing you with a better shopping experience to celebrating what being Camera Ready means to you, making the best in beauty more accessible is our favorite part of 2022!
Our top 3 highlights of 2022 are:
Launching our updated website in May
Offering you more hair care options
Our I Am Camera Ready Campaign
Learn more about our favorite moments from 2022:
2022 Highlight #1: We updated our website in May 2022 to make exploring easier
The last few years have changed how people shop for their beauty products, and it highlighted the fact that our website was in major need of an upgrade to give you the best experience possible! We worked hard to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for from the comfort of your couch because our community deserves an online shopping experience that resembles shopping in-store with our beauty experts and makeup artists. Each guest that comes through our doors at our Dallas, TX, showroom gets personalized recommendations based on what they're shopping for, and this 2022 highlight brought you one step closer to that experience!
We added new 'filters' like formula, coverage, and finish on our website so you could zero in on the product you want - like searching for a cream foundation with full coverage and a natural finish.
We also added the ability to shop by concern, so if you are looking for skincare that can help with texture, cover or treat dark spots, or provide extra moisture, you'll find products specific to your own beauty needs with a simple click! Are you a makeup artist (or want to Shop Like a PRO)? We have a collection of kit essentials curated for you! Finally, we launched our first quiz to help you find the hair care that's right for your individual needs!
2022 Highlight #2: We added more hair care to our assortment than ever
We take the feedback and requests from our beauty community seriously, and we sent a survey to our most loyal customers in 2021 to learn what our customers wanted us to offer more of. The answer: hair care! We proudly added several of the most requested brands including OLAPLEX, R+Co, R+Co Bleu, Fekkai, IGK, and Insert Name Here so that we could be your favorite destination for all of your beauty needs.
Have any suggestions for brands or products you'd like to see us add this year? Click here to send our team an email!
To learn more about all of the new brands we added in 2022, click the links below, or read this blog:
Fekkai
Artis
Kovo
R+Co
R+Co Bleu
IGK
OLAPLEX
Buxom Cosmetics
Insert Name Here
2022 Highlight #3: Celebrating what beauty means to YOU with our I Am Camera Ready Campaign
The number of new beauty trends and products in 2022 was dizzying, and it left a lot of makeup lovers feeling overwhelmed.
We ran our I Am Camera Ready Campaign in the fall of 2022 to remind folks that there's no true definition of what beauty should look like and that it's okay if you don't feel the need to wear makeup all the time or feel compelled to try the latest trends. To us, the world of beauty and beauty products should be inclusive and a means of personal expression.
We partnered with some of the biggest names in the beauty industry like @Paintedbyspencer, Danessa Myricks, Theresa is Dead, and more to share this message through Instagram Lives, blogs, tutorials, and more. If you missed out on all the fun, don't worry! You can always view our past I Am Camera Ready blogs to learn more and to relive the fun!
Feeling Inspired?
Those are our favorite moments of 2022, but we want to know, what were your favorite Camera Ready moments? Connect with us on social media (find us on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube) to share yours, or send us an email!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Three Beauty Resolutions Worth Keeping in 2023
Making new year's resolutions doesn't have to be a daunting process! In fact, some of the best resolutions are the ones we make year-round. However, if you're the type that loves to set a list of goals or to-do to jumpstart a new year, we have three easy-to-keep goals in mind that will keep your beauty collection in tip-top shape in 2023 (and beyond)!
Our top 3 beauty resolutions worth keeping for 2023 are:
Wash your brushes regularly
Learn new techniques
Keep your makeup, hair care, and skincare products organized
Learn more about our 2023 beauty resolutions:
Beauty Resolution #1: Wash and Disinfect Your Makeup Brushes and Tools Regularly
We often feel like a broken record with this tip, but there are plenty of reasons we will always include washing your makeup brushes regularly to our list of to-dos for beauty lovers. Cleaning and disinfecting your makeup brushes will help increase the lifespan of your tools, decrease the risk of having breakouts (or worse) from bacteria, and will ensure your makeup application is as easy and seamless as the brush developers intended.
If you don’t wash your brushes, the buildup of products can impact how pigment clings on the bristles or fibers and will impact how your tools perform. Each brush is crafted carefully with the angle of the bristles or fibers designed to lay down the product in a specific way, and if you don’t wash them regularly, the angle can change.
As for germs, cleaning and disinfecting your tools will help keep unwanted bacteria at bay. We offer plenty of disinfectants created specifically for your makeup brushes and tools to ensure they don’t damage delicate bristles or fibers. If you want to know how often you should clean your makeup brushes as well as our product recommendations, check out this blog.
PRO Tip: If you're a makeup artist or share your beauty products with others, we also highly recommend sanitizing your products with products formulated specifically for cosmetic products. This will ensure the textures and shades do not change as you disinfect them.
SHOP Brush Cleaner
SHOP Makeup Sanitizer
Makeup Artist and Brand Owner/Founder Danessa Myricks made it her mission to educate herself and to learn as much as possible from other makeup artists and beauty professionals before launching her own brand in 2015
Beauty Resolution for 2023 #2: Learn a New Technique
Have you ever looked at your collection of beauty products and felt uninspired or not sure which products you want to use? That’s completely normal! However, we take pride in providing educational resources and having a team of beauty experts on staff to help spark creativity and beauty.
From hosting Instagram Lives with top makeup artists and brand founders to teaching new techniques in blogs and tutorials, we’re here to be your beauty bestie to make makeup, skincare, and hair care fun again. If you have a specific technique or product you’d love to learn more about, we take requests, too! Send us an email to request a topic for us to cover!
Check out our 10 most popular makeup, special effects, and beauty tutorials:
Why Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder is trending and how to use it
How to use RCMA Cream Foundation
Three easy ways to use Liquid Latex for special effects featuring @caykeface
Find the perfect setting spray for every day use
The difference between Finishing and Setting Powder
Our Hair Quiz to find the perfect product to meet your hair's needs
Our series of makeup techinque lessons by Joe Blasco
PRO Tips for using the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette
How to create a Special Effects Wound by @nsomniaksdream
Harley Quinn Makeup Tutorial by @caykeface
Beauty Resolution for 2023 #3: Keep Your Makeup, Hair Care, and Skincare Products Organized
Finally, this is a tip we’re sharing with makeup artists in mind because they’re the masters of keeping track of their products!
Staying organized is an essential part of being a makeup artist from ensuring you never run out of your most used shades to purging your kit of any expiring products (check out our guide on makeup expiration dates). We’ve helped them curate their kits since 2003 with the best makeup bags and cases, de-potting tools (including a makeup repair kit in case of makeup breakage!), and empty palettes and pouches to help you organize your products.
If you’re the type that has backups of products to ensure you don’t run out, it can be handy to write on the packaging or create labels to indicate when you opened or purchased them, and if you’re trying to track product usage, even take note of when you finished each item! If you find you’re running through a product regularly enough to warrant always having it on hand, check out our Subscribe & Save subscription program that can give you up to 10% off your favorites!
Feeling Inspired?
What beauty resolutions do you have for 2023? Send us a message or connect with us on social media to share yours! Have a question for our beauty experts to help you reach your goals? Click here to send them a message.
Are you ready to start exploring? We recommend starting out with our thoughtfully curated assortment of makeup, hair care, skincare, and 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.
Our Top 3 Beauty Predictions for 2023
If we learned anything about the beauty industry in the last few years, it's that things are becoming even more unpredictable! However, there are a few predictions we have a pretty good feeling will come to fruition in 2023. Keep reading the blog to find out what they are (and why we believe in them)!
Our top 3 predictions for 2023 are:
Professional makeup brands will continue to go viral
The return of more bold and colorful makeup looks
Makeup Artists and Education will become even more important
Learn more about our predictions for 2023:
Beauty Prediction for 2023 #1: Professional makeup brands and products will still go viral
Long before Ben Nye Pretty Pink and Kryolan Fixing Spray were the hottest products on social media, many of the professional brands we offer skyrocketed to fame thanks to shoutouts from celebrities like Kim Kardashian (watch her at-home beauty routine with Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation), viral videos on YouTube (raise your hand if you heard about RCMA No Color Powder in the late 2010s, #IYKYK!), and the list of products that have gone viral goes on....
Why Professional Brands like Ben Nye, Kryolan Professional Make-Up, and Joe Blasco go Viral on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram:
We are never completely shocked when one of our products goes viral on social media. We're passionate about finding the best products the beauty industry has to offer and proudly provide our community with the brands makeup artists have relied on for decades to achieve the best makeup looks possible!
From richer pigmentation to the ability to mix and manipulate the products to achieve a different shade or finish, to the long-wearing nature, professional products are created with performance in mind. That's not to say that professional products are better than those you'd find on the shelves at your local beauty retailer. They're just created with a different purpose in mind.
Makeup by James Molloy for our Winter / Holiday 2022 Look Book
Beauty Prediction for 2023 #2: The return of more than "no-makeup makeup"
Beauty trends come and go, so we're pretty confident this trend has already begun. While many beauty lovers were trying to achieve the "no-makeup makeup" look or the "clean girl aesthetic", there were plenty of folks that still loved a full face of makeup or experimenting with bold colors and color-shifting formulations. We believe 2023 will be the year of beauty self expression taking center stage!
Based on the latest releases from popular brands including more multichromes, beaming highlighters, and vibrant hues that will soon be hitting the beauty shelves(just look at the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta), we know it's going to be an extra beautiful year ahead!
PRO Tip: Remember that just because something is trending, you don't have to try it out yourself. Will the no-makeup makeup look ever be 'out of style'? No. That's the great thing about makeup and beauty in general.
If you love it, wear it! Being Camera Ready is about feeling your best no matter what your routine or makeup preferences are.
Makeup Arist and PRO Educator Terri Tomlinson worked with us to create several videos to explain why pink powders like Ben Nye Pretty Pink can provide a brightening effect and which complexions would benefit the most from it
Beauty Prediction for 2023 #3: The power and importance of Makeup Artists and education
Now that platforms like TikTok and BeReal. allow others to share short-form videos with makeup hacks, product swatches, and quick reviews faster than ever before, it can be easy to feel like you have to have whatever's trending. However, it's important to remember that products aren't always perfect for every skin tone, skin type, or even makeup style. That's where makeup artists and education come in!
Some of the most popular influencers on TikTok and Instagram are actually makeup artists (like @Paintedbyspencer, Danessa Myricks, @crissscortezz, @roseandben), so you know when they share a tip or product with you, it'll meet their standards, and more importantly, they'll teach you how to use the items they're loving.
Learning why products work (like color-correcting products and professional setting sprays) will make you appreciate them more and ensure you love them even once the social media hype dies down.
Our team is always writing blogs to give you tips and to share tutorials, and we love sharing fun and binge-able content on social media! To ensure you're not missing out on any of the fun, give us a follow and sign up for our emails below!
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What do you think about our beauty predictions for 2023? We'd love to know, or even better, we'd love to hear yours! Send us a message or connect with us on social media to share your thoughts!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Best of Social Media - Viral Products in 2022
We think it's pretty safe to say that the sheer volume of viral beauty products and makeup hacks has grown exponentially since TikTok gained more momentum during the last few years. In 2022, we counted at least 14 products that we proudly offer trending across Instagram and TikTok, and we'll break them all down (and why we love them!) in this blog.
The 2022 Viral Beauty Products we offer include:
Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder
RCMA Cream Foundation
Alcone Stop the Sweat
Bdellium 972 Double Dome Brush
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette
Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray
Ben Nye Final Seal
Kryolan Fixing Spray
Senna Brow Book
Scott Barnes Cosmetics Naomi Lip Liner
Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre
Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye
Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Learn more about the Viral Makeup Products we offer:
Viral Makeup Products: Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, RCMA Cream Foundation, Kryolan Fixing Spray, and Senna Brow Book on TikTok and YouTube
We had to group Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, RCMA Cream Foundation, Kryolan Fixing Spray, and Senna Brow Book together because the talented @Paintedbyspencer sang their praises on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube during various times this year!
He first shared a video about RCMA Cream Foundation in his "Gatekeep Reveal" TikTok in April, and the coverage he achieved was beautiful! If you've wanted to try this product for yourself, we sell samples that are perfect for shade matching, too!
Soon after, he shared a "dupe" video showing how Ben Nye Pretty Pink achieved the same rosy and brightening effect as Huda Beauty Cherry Blossom Powder. He also pointed out Ben Nye Pretty Pink is a fraction of the cost, and we created a blog with PRO Makeup Artist and Educator Terri Tomlinson to explain why it works (and to remind folks Pretty Pink was created decades ago!).
In a YouTube video in December 2022, Spencer shared a video singing the praises of all Ben Nye powders and the variety of shades offered to achieve different looks.
Since then, he also shared more posts showing how to use the Senna Brow Book to contour and create a subtle eye look and talked about the impressive makeup setting power of Kryolan Professional Make-Up Fixing Spray, a PRO favorite setting spray, in his Best of 2022 YouTube Video.
Viral Makeup Products: Alcone Stop the Sweat and Ben Nye Final Seal on TikTok
This summer, Alcone Stop the Sweat and the already viral Ben Nye Final Seal (check out Jackie's Aina video in our other blog about Viral Products!) went viral again on TikTok after one user shared how it kept her makeup on despite the excessive sweating and oil production on her face.
Both of these products have been used by professional makeup artists and performers alike to slow down the oil production process that normally breaks down your makeup and to also seal the products to prevent them from being worn down by external factors like humidity, light friction from rubbing, and even light splashes of water!
Viral Makeup Product: Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye on TikTok
If you saw the video of a woman using Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye on TikTok, odds are your jaws hit the floor and you instantly ran to Google to see where you could buy this "eyelift in a tube". While the results are incredible, it's important to remember the instant lifting results are temporary. It does include skincare ingredients to provide anti-aging benefits, but don't expect the lifting effect to be permanent.
PRO Tip: Less is more with this product. If you apply too much, it may leave a slight white residue, so we recommend applying a little to your skin first to test how much you need.
Viral Makeup Products: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder & Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette
It was a great year for Danessa Myricks Beauty products! From new and limited edition shades of her popular Infinite Chrome Flakes that went viral in 2021 to the introduction of her Yummy Skin complexion line, Danessa Myricks kept delighting us with her new releases.
This year, her two most popular (and undeniably viral) products were the Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder (samples available here) and the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette! If you haven't watched it yet, we recommend checking out our Instagram Live with Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer where they demo the Transcendence Palette!
We have no doubt she'll create even more beautiful products in 2023!
Viral Makeup Product: Bdellium 972 Brush on TikTok
Bdellium Tools is a professional brand that creates makeup brushes and tools that live up to makeup artists' standards and needs - in other words, they blend products out with ease, can withstand more frequent washing, and offer unique shapes and sizes to make applying makeup easier and faster. Sounds like a dream, right?
In May 2022, TikTok user @avonnasunshine shared a video showing how the Bdellium 972 Double Dome Brush magically blended out her foundation in just one swipe. While it may seem like magic, there's a reason why it works so well and why it's worth the hype! The Bdellium team perfected the angle that the bristles needed to be positioned and the two rows of bristles so that you could get twice the blending power with each pass of the brush.
Viral Makeup Product: Scott Barnes Cosmetics Naomi Lip Liner and Avene Cicalfate+ Protective Restorative Cream
When Hailey Bieber shared her perfect brown lip liner combo for fall on TikTok, the demand for the exact liner she used skyrocketed! In her demo, she used Scott Barnes Cosmetics Lip Liner in Naomi, and it sold out in record time.
That's when our team of beauty experts went to work and created an entire list of alternatives to help you get the look! Click the image above to see the entire list of dupes! Speaking of dupes and viral products, the Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencils in Limitless Brown, Anywhere Caffeine, and Whatever Walnut have also enjoyed social media fame this year, too.
Viral Makeup Product: Avene Cicalfate+ Protective and Restorative Cream on TikTok
Speaking of Hailey Bieber, we're convinced anything she shares on social media is destinated to become an overnight sensation. In 2022, she shared a video using Avene Cicalfate+ Protective and Restorative Cream, and the Google searches swelled to reach new levels.
This richly nourishing cream is a fantastic option for all skin types but especially handy for those with sensitive skin; it is alcohol free, fragrance free, paraben free, soy free, wheat free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic.
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Viral Makeup Product: Melanie Mills Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray on Instagram
We love @roseandben's ability to teach makeup techniques in a fun, quick, and easy-to-understand way, and her video showing the makeup setting power of Melanie Mills Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray still blows us away.
Viral Makeup Product: Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre
It's no surprise that most of our viral products are makeup, so it was great to see some of our favorite skincare products get some social media love, too! Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre has been a must-have for makeup artists for years due to its versatility, gentle yet effective formula, and nourishing ingredients. It's great to prime the skin, to mix with other foundations to sheer out the coverage (especially the RCMA Cream Foundation), and can even be used as a makeup remover.
Feeling Inspired?
Those are the most popular products we offer that went viral in 2022, and we know they won't be the last! To stay up-to-date on other products we offer that offer next-level performance, be sure to follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for more!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Camera Ready Cosmetics 2022 Winter Look Book: Feeling Festive with Sophia Nawabi
If you're looking for the ultimate New Year's Eve Makeup Look to celebrate 2022 and ring in 2023, look no further! We partnered with Sophia Nawabi and her talented team to create a look that embodies the magic and excitement of this year-end celebration.
Makeup by Sophia Nawabi @makeupandhair_sophianawabi on Model Gabriella @gabbychavesm
Hairstylist- Jeanette Rodriguez @crazybeauty92 Photographer - Jen Christo @jachristo Retouch- Elena Fratea @enna.retouch
How Sophia Created the Makeup Look
How Sophia Prepped Gabriella's Skin for the perfect makeup application:
Skin prep is an essential part of any good makeup look, so it's no surprise she spent extra time pampering and prepping Gabriella's skin. She first cleansed with Dose of Colors Triple Dose Cleanser, and then added in several layers of hydration with Dose of Colors Energizing Serum and Dose of Colors Hydra Dose Moisturizer to make Gabriella's skin glow. She sealed in the moisturizer with Dose of Colors Cold Pressed Booster, a multi-purpose oil-based product that can be used on the face, body, and even the hair!
How Sophia created the beautiful makeup look:
To create a beautiful glowing complexion, Sophia used Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer in shade #4 mixed with a hint of Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow in Crystal Clear before using Make Up For Ever HD Skin Concealer in Soft Sand to spot conceal and add a few highlights to the face. She set the base with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Under Eye Powder and Make Up For Ever HD Microfinishing Powder.
Sophia added depth and dimension to the face using PRO favorite Viseart Highlighting and Sculpting HD Palette and a healthy rosy glow using the Viseart HD Blush Palette in Rose/Coral.
For the eyes, she opted for a lighter makeup look to let the rhinestones be the star of the show! She hydrated the delicate eye area with Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado and allowed it to absorb. Next, she primed the lids with Viseart Seamless Eye Primer and added subtle definition to the eyes with Viseart Framboise Petits Fours Palette.
To finish the look, she used a cosmetic adhesive to attach a beautiful array of glimmering rhinestones around the eyes, added a hint of eyeliner + lashes, and finished with a bold red lip.
Explore the products Sophia used:
Dose of Colors Triple Dose Cleanser
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Dose of Colors Energizing Serum
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Dose of Colors Hydra Dose Moisturizer
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Dose of Colors Cold Pressed Booster
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Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
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Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Concealer
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Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Under Eye Powder
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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Powder
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Viseart Highlighting and Sculpting HD Palette
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Viseart HD Blush Palette in Rose/Coral
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Viseart Seamless Eye Primer
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Viseart Framboise Petits Fours Palette
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Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face in Crystal Clear
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Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to recreate this look for yourself or your clients? Click here to explore the products used for each look and to see the rest of our Winter / Holiday Look Book!
Want extra tips and tricks? Our beauty advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
The New Brands We Added in 2022
Here at Camera Ready Cosmetics, it's our mission to find the best products that live up to high standards, are a great value, or offer something unique to the beauty industry. We know there are a lot of great products to choose from, but we get it! It can be overwhelming to look for the best hair care, find the perfect foundation for your skin type, or to find exactly what you're looking for.
That's why we have a dedicated team of beauty industry veterans including makeup artists, skincare experts, an esthetician, lifelong beauty lovers, and more. We personally test the brands and products we offer to ensure it meets our high standards so that we know you'll love them, too. Of course, we also take your feedback and requests into consideration, and we've proudly added nine new brands that many of you have asked us for this year!
The Brands we added this year are::
Fekkai
Artis
Kovo
R+Co
R+Co Bleu
IGK
OLAPLEX
Buxom Cosmetics
Insert Name Here
Learn more about the brands we proudly added to our Camera Ready family of brands this year!
Fekkai
Experience your dream hair with innovative hair care products from Fekkai. We proudly added this hair care brand to our lineup after seeing a need for more natural ingredients and to offer more products that are perfect for curls, kinks, and coils! You’ll only find nature-based ingredients in these salon-grade formulas that are free of silicones, sulfates, phthalates, and parabens.
Some of the best-selling products include Clean Stylers Straight Balm, Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray, and Shea Butter Intense Oil! You have to try the Apple Cider Detox collection! This trio consists of a scrub, shampoo, and rinse, and uses Apple Cider Vinegar for the ultimate detox for your scalp and hair from product build-up and environmental pollution.
Artis
Discover a makeup application experience that is unlike any other brush you’ve used before! Artis designs products that are beautiful to handle and functionally superior to use. We welcomed their line of innovative makeup application tools after experiencing flawless application. The secret to their application is the superior blending is fibre powered by an ultra-fine tip that blends on a microscopic level. Bristles absorbing the majority of your foundation? Not with CosmeFibre, the product is held at the fibre tips instead of being absorbed through the fibre’s length.
If you are looking for a new foundation brush be sure to explore their best sellers: Elite Oval 7 Mirror, Palm Brush Mirror, and Brush Cleansing Foam.
Kovo
This sustainable beauty brand has natural ingredients to rehydrate and soothe skin. We brought KOVO Essentials into our family of brands to offer CBD skincare that gently nourishes and strengthens the barrier of your skin. Made with argan oil, peptides, CBD, & probiotics, this carefully curated line offers effective skincare solutions for all skin types. Best of all, the undereye patches do not budge, so throw them on and continue your routine without them sliding off your face!
If you are looking for CBD skincare products try Bakuchiol Serum11 Alternative Retinol or Bio-Cellulose Undereye Patches.
R + Co
R+Co has been one of our most popular new brands this year and for great reason! They are a collective of some of the most forward-thinking, rule-bending hairstylists in the business with a combined century of hairdressing knowledge and experience. Award-winning products offer immediate results that do exactly what the label claims to do. You have probably seen their products going viral on Tiktok showing mind-blowing results or eye-catching packaging. All R+Co’s formulas are color-safe, heat and UV-protective, vegan, and cruelty-free, for worry-free hair styling.
Products that really stand out are the Dart Pomade Stick, Outer Space Flexible Hairspray, as well as Television Perfect Hair Shampoo and Conditioner.
R + Co Bleu
Statement-making style. Editorial edge. Salon know-how. R+Co BLEU is the couture-caliber capsule collection from R+Co. We saw a desire for sustainable luxury haircare and knew R+Co Bleu would be the perfect addition to the Camera Ready Cosmetics family of brands. Combining modernity and style with breakthrough innovations in formulation, sustainability, and iconic packaging design, this new range brings glamour, sophistication, and unparalleled quality to daily hair care.
If you are new to R+Co Bleu products try Bleu Daily Forecast Finishing Spray, Bleu Lifestyler Volume & Texture Spray, or Bleu Rose Water Wave Spray.
IGK
Four innovative stylists founded IGK from various parts of the globe and vastly different backgrounds to create styling products for the modern generation. They unified for a single vision: to create products designed to fit the lives and needs of the client and hairstylist. By focusing on the needs of their clients, they block out the noise and deliver exactly what their look demands — easy solutions, the most current looks, and cuts with multiple styling options. So what’s the hype? IGK’s haircare lineup can tame the wildest frizz and the First Class line refreshes the dirtiest of hair with the help of heavy-duty charcoal.
Try out the dry shampoo with a cult following, First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo.
OLAPLEX
Adding Olaplex was a no-brainer for us! Who doesn’t want strong, healthy hair at home? When it comes to bond building and hair repair, OLAPLEX has you covered! They offer a complete hair repair system that treats hair-like skin–with a customizable routine and scientifically proven ingredient technology. Patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™ in every step means any hair type can create a routine to treat, maintain, and protect from all the ways daily life damages hair. Scientifically proven. Stylist approved. Camera Ready Cosmetics favorite.
Build healthy bonds with No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, and No.7 Bonding Oil.
Buxom Cosmetics
When it comes to slaying the lip gloss and lip plumping game, nobody does it better than Buxom Cosmetics. We have curated their best sellers to ensure you have all the perfect lip gloss shades for the ultimate nude lip, red lip, or whatever you are in the mood for. You’ll love the custom shade that reacts to your lip’s pH level, product innovation is only one of the many reasons we love Buxom.
When your lips need a little pick me up, reach for Full-On Plumping Lip Cream Gloss, Full-On Plumping Lip Matte, or Power-Full Plump Lip Balm.
Insert Name Here
We finally took the plunge into hot tools and clip-in extensions this year and added the popular brand Insert Name Here to our lineup! The easy-to-use clip-in hair extensions are perfect for that special touch. Whether you’re looking for instant volume & length, a DIY transformation, or simply a serotonin boost, INH has solutions that are focused on superior quality.
Their hot tools offer customizable rapid heating giving you volume that lasts. Don’t even worry about the damage, the pro-grade technology promotes healthier styling and less hair breakage. Plus, there are so many products that will combat a multitude of hair issues, like detangling sprays and fly-away hair essence. You might have seen INH collaborate with your favorite influencers like @itsmyrayeraye.
If you are looking for an easy up-do, the Jordynn Ponytail Extension is for you and available in 11 shades!
Feeling Inspired?
We hope you love our newest brands as much as we do! To explore more of our newest arrivals, click here.
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Best of Social Media - 2022 Edition
Whether you're the type that loves spending hours on TikTok or prefers to scroll and view content at your own pace through other social sites like Instagram or YouTube, there's no denying the amount of content you can view about the beauty industry has really taken off in 2022.
We will share some of our products that went viral on TikTok in 2022 in another blog (or you can catch a sneak peek in this past blog), but today's topic includes our own Best of 2022 Social Media Highlights!
Our top 5 social media highlights of 2022 are:
Instagram Live with Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer (#iamcameraready)
Kit Tour Videos
Instagram Live HD Skin Foundation Demo with Make Up For Ever & Carsynnlovee
Makeup hack to waterproof your foundation video
Being on TikTok more
Learn more about our Top 5 Social Media highlights in 2022:
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Our Instagram Live with Danessa Myricks & @Paintedbyspencer
This summer, we kicked off our I Am Camera Ready campaign to celebrate all forms of beauty to remind everyone that being Camera Ready can take on a new meaning to each and every person. It doesn't matter if you wear makeup, if you style your hair, or just rely on an easy skincare routine to feel your best. To us, being Camera Ready is about doing whatever you want to do to feel confident, comfortable in your own skin, and embracing and celebrating your own beauty!
To help celebrate that, Danessa Myricks and Painted by Spencer shared what it meant to them (check out what they do to get Camera Ready here), and they joined us for a fun and colorful Instagram Live to celebrate the more glittery and vibrant side of beauty with Danessa Myricks' Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette!
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Kit Tour Videos
There's something so satisfying about seeing a neatly organized makeup collection and seeing what products are inside, but makeup artists take that to another level!
The space in their kit (the makeup bag or makeup case they use on set or location to work on their clients) is limited, so each and every product has a purpose, is often depotted and placed into empty palettes to create a custom color story, and most importantly, it's neat and tidy! Our team started taking our social media community on "Kit Tour" videos this year to showcase what products we often pack in our kits, and our artists and makeup lovers alike can't get enough!
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Instagram Live Demo of Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation with Eddie Duyos and @Carysnnlovee
Our goal is to provide a curated collection of the best beauty products on the market and to educate our community to feel confident in how to use them, so that's why this Instagram Live made it onto our 'Best of' list!
Eddie Duyos, Senior Manager of Pro Artistry for North America at Make Up For Ever, joined us and the beautiful @carsynnlovee for a demonstration of their HD Skin Foundation that they launched this year. Carsynn already had great skin to start with, but the final look is *chef's kiss*!
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Makeup Hack to Waterproof Your Foundation with Inglot Duraline Mixing Medium
Who doesn't love a good makeup hack?! One of our favorites is using pro products to improve the performance of your existing makeup like this simple trick we shared to waterproof your foundation. You can shop Inglot Duraline and our other mixing mediums here.
Follow @camerareadycosmetics on TikTok!
Our final social media highlight of 2022 was simply posting more on TikTok. If you love bingeable content of pretty swatches, PRO tips, and demos, you'll definitely enjoy what we're sharing on TikTok! We have plans to create more content there and share more PRO tips exclusively for our TikTok family.
Feeling Inspired?
Those are our favorite moments on social media during 2022, but don't worry. The fun is just getting started! Be sure to follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for more fun content!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 SFX Products of 2022
Nothing gets our creative juices flowing and our jaws dropping faster than Special Effects (aka SFX) Makeup! From transforming yourself to look older with wrinkle stipple to creating your own prosthetics using liquid latex, the possibilities are endless.
We had to take a different approach to our best of list since SFX encompasses so many products that are all specific to your needs, so instead of naming just three top products, we're highlighting the three top SFX Makeup Categories.
Our top 3 SFX Makeup Product Categories of 2022 are:
Setting Spray for Makeup and SFX
Makeup Kits
Fake Blood
Learn more about our Top 3 SFX Product Categories of 2022
Top SFX Makeup Product Category for 2022 #1: Setting Spray
We know how important keeping your makeup in place is, especially if you're performing or on stage, so we only offer the setting sprays!
From the tried and true Ben Nye Final Seal to Kryolan Fixing Spray, our SFX setting sprays deliver a longer-lasting hold than those you'll find at other beauty retailers. That's why you'll often see them go viral on TikTok or other social media platforms!
If you need help selecting the best setting spray for everyday use, we recommend reading our blog! However, if you need a setting spray to keep your Halloween makeup or body paint in place, definitely check out our blog about the best setting sprays for SFX.
Top SFX Makeup Product Category for 2022 #2: Makeup Kits
Whether you're a student looking for a makeup kit for school or theater or an SFX enthusiast, we have the perfect makeup kits for you! Our makeup kits have been best sellers ever since we started offering them in the early 2000s and for good reason. They're value-packed with professional-grade products that allow you to experience high-quality makeup at the best value.
SFX Makeup Kits are the perfect option for those wanting to dabble with creating special effects look (even if it isn't Halloween)! Search TikTok for SFX, and you'll see plenty of creative looks from creators of all ages. Even some well-known folks have started exploring SFX! Kim Kardashian's daughter North has been creating SFX looks for social media, too!
Top SFX Makeup Product Category for 2022 #3: Fake Blood
Did you know we offer more than 30 types of fake SFX blood? While that may seem odd, at first, think about your favorite horror movies or tv shows where the actors or actresses had a wound. Each type of SFX blood needs to have a certain color and consistency to accurately depict the stage of healing that the individual is in and can make or break that special effect!
We provide professional SFX artists with fake blood for film and tv to haunted house productions, it's easy to see why it's one of our best selling SFX products.
From eye-safe blood to powders you can mix to create different consistencies and even mouth-safe blood products, a splash, spritz, or trickle of fake blood can take your SFX look to the next level.
Feeling Inspired?
Those are the top 3 Special Effect Makeup Categories of 2022! If you love all things SFX and want to read more, we highly recommend checking out all of our SFX Tutorials and blogs! Or, if you're ready to start creating your own SFX look, check out our extensive collection of SFX essentials here.
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Hair Care & Styling Products of 2022
When it comes to hair care and styling products, 2022 was a big year for us thanks to the addition of top hair care brands including R+Co, R+Co Bleu, IGK, Fekkai, and OLAPLEX. This year, we welcome two newcomers to our Top Hair Care List!
To create our Best of Lists, we take several factors into consideration including what products were buzzed about the most on social media, the ones that kept selling out, and what items were searched for the most on our website!
Our top 3 hair care and hair styling products of 2022 are:
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
R+Co Dart Pomade Stick
OLAPLEX No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
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Top Hair Care & Styling Product of 2022 #1: Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
When it comes to hair care, a great dry shampoo can take a sub-part hair day and make it your best hair day in no time! The Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo has been an industry favorite for several years now thanks to the addictive scent, how quickly it absorbs oil and the fact it doesn't leave a white cast or residue.
Top Hair Care & Styling Product of 2022 #2: R+Co Dart Pomade Stick
There's nothing worse than spending time and effort into creating the perfect hairstyle only to be plagued by pesky flyaways, but that's where the Dart Pomade Stick comes in! This palm-sized powerhouse has a pomade designed to make even the most stubborn flyaways and baby hairs behave.
Top Hair Care & Styling Product of 2022 #3: OLAPLEX No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
We held a hair care survey late 2021 and asked you which hair care brand you'd like us to add this year, so we were thrilled to launch OLAPLEX this fall during our I Am Camera Ready campaign! It easily found its way into our Top 3 Hair Care List this year!
Our best selling OLAPLEX product has been their No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, followed closely by their No 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo.
Feeling Inspired?
Those are the top 3 Hair Care Products of 2022! Do you own any of them? You can explore all of our great Hair Care offerings here!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Skincare Products of 2022
When it comes to skincare, our top products for 2022 are the tried and true favorites that our community has been loving for years!
To create our Best of Lists, we take several factors into consideration including what products were buzzed about the most on social media, the ones that kept selling out, and what items were searched for the most on our website!
Our top 3 skincare products of 2022 are:
Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentate
Bioderma Sensibio H2O
Fitish Beauty Don't Sweat It Spray
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Top Skincare Product of 2022 #1: Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate
Long before it went viral on social media this year, Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate gained "must-have status" for us thanks to its versatility and ability to work on all skin types (if you have extra sensitive skin, they have a Sensitive Version, too).
This 3-in-1 primer, moisturizer, and makeup remover is the beauty industry's secret weapon. Formulated for intense moisturizing, it is especially great for those with dry skin.
Top Skincare Product of 2022 #2: Bioderma Sensibio H2O
Bioderma Sensibio H2O shows up in the top 3 skincare products year after year because it checks all the boxes when it comes to the perfect makeup remover. It's gentle yet effective, cost-effective, and great for all skin types. Simply add a few drops to a cotton round to cleanse the face or pair with a fine-tipped cotton swab for precise touchups.
Available in a variety of sizes that range from travel or kit-friendly to a larger value size for those that like to save, there's a reason it always tops lists for beauty publications across the web! Even Pat McGrath has named it one of her top products, and that says a lot!
Top Makeup Product of 2022 #3: Fitish Beauty Don't Sweat It
This skincare/setting spray hybrid has been gaining popularity thanks to the cooling effect it has on the skin, the skin-loving ingredients, and the fact that it can aid in reducing redness on the skin. Fitish Beauty Don't Sweat is formulated with ingredients including CBD, aloe, green tea, and allantoin to promote skin health while locking your makeup in place.
If you try it and love it, don't forget, we offer a Subscribe & Save program that will let you save up to 10% off each month!
Feeling Inspired?
Those are the top 3 Skincare Products of 2022! Do you own any of them?
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 3 Makeup Products of 2022
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 2022 are:
Ben Nye Powders, in particular, Pretty Pink
RCMA Cream Foundation (samples available here)
Make Up For Ever All in One Face Palette
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Top Makeup Product of 2022 #1: Ben Nye Powders, in particular Pretty Pink
Ben Nye Powders have been a makeup artist staple for decades thanks to their finely milled texture and wide range of shades.
Their original Classic Formula (including their translucent powders including Pretty Pink, Neutral Set, and Classic White) have been kit staples for Makeup Professionals. These powders include versatile tones that can help achieve a certain look or effect. That's one of the many reasons you likely saw Pretty Pink all over TikTok this year!
Their Luxury Powders are silky-smooth powders that provide a light layer of pigments that add buildable sheer layers of color and contribute to a clean and refined complexion. Just like many other pro products, they may be used alone, mixed, or paired together to create your perfect powder!
Top Makeup Product of 2022 #2: RCMA Cream Foundation
Ask any makeup artist what the top foundation to stock in their kit is, and odds are, many of them will tell you RCMA Cream Foundation (samples available here).
This versatile, full-coverage foundation is a favorite because it can be mixed with other products to achieve a more sheer coverage, is great across a wide range of skin types, and offers more than shades. Additionally, it's available in a variety of formats from samples perfect for finding your perfect shade, 4 or 5 pan palettes, large palettes for PROs, and refills. You may view all of them here.
Reviews for RCMA Cream Foundation:
We know reviews are important when it comes to selecting beauty products (especially foundation), and RCMA Cream Foundation has more than 800 reviews with a 4.8 star rating! Check out one of the most recent reviews below:
"This foundation is very light and creamy. You don't need much at all. Covers easily and feels like you don't have anything on your skin. Highly recommend." - Lisa T, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, reviewed November 2022 (age range 55-64, skin type: combination, skin concerns: uneven texture)
To learn more about RCMA Cream Foundation, read our blog where we share our top tips on how to use it!
Top Makeup Product of 2022 #3: Make Up For Ever Face Palettes (including the HD Skin All in One and Face Essentials)
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. Make Up For Ever introduced numerous best sellers for us this year including the popular HD Skin Foundation, but their Face Palettes made it to our Top 3 Makeup Products for 2022.
They're user-friendly, offer a pro-approved formula that makeup artists trust on their clients, and offer a variety of shades. In other words, they're perfect for makeup artists to work on a range of clients or for makeup lovers to mix and match the shades for a sculpted look.
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Those are the top 3 Makeup Products of 2022! Do you own any of them? To view more of our great makeup products, click here. To see the top 3 Skincare Products of 2022, view our other blog!
To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Camera Ready Cosmetics 2022 Winter / Holiday Look Book
While many look forward to gift giving and holiday travel, we get extra excited for the glitz and glam of holiday party looks, New Year's Eve glam (you can find the tutorial here), and the new beauty trends top makeup artists are showing off! We're proud to share the work of four of our favorite makeup artists and their interpretation of what is hot for the winter season!
Makeup by @jamesmolloymakeupartist on model @amycrawford_x
Sparkling Multichromes by James Molloy
It's no surprise multichromes are still trending this season, as brands like Lethal Cosmetics and Karla Cosmetics continue to create new shades with brilliant colorful shifts! James created this magical look using some of our best sellers from Lethal Cosmetics, Viseart, and more.
Starting with complexion, he primed the skin with Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder (applied with his 0.20 My Flexi Face Brush) before brightening up the undereye area with Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer. To add dimension to the face, he applied the deeper shades in the light version of the RCMA Highlight and Contour Palette. After setting the makeup with Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder, he added a pop of blush with the Graftobian Blush Palette in Warm and a radiant glow from the Viseart Highlighting & Sculpting HD Palette.
For the eyes, he paired his MYKITCO Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17 the Senna Brow Book to create feathery looking brows and then created a winged liner look using Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity. Using a fluffy brush, he added Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Genesis, a baby blue pearly multichrome with a pink shift, to the inner half of the eye and Retrograde, a metallic finish that shifts from tan, turquoise, blue, violet to red, to the other half of the lid. For extra brilliance, he lined the lower lash line with Exosphere.
He finished the look with neutral pink lips using Lethal Cosmetics SPIRE Lipstick in the shade Send Nudes.
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.
Graftobian Blush Palette in Warm
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RCMA Highlight & Contour Palette
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Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
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Lethal Cosmetics SPIRE Lipstick in Send Nudes
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Exosphere
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Retrograde
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Genesis
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Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity
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Makeup and Photography by Danessa Myricks on model @onekansthomas
Glimmering Jewel Tones by Danessa Myricks
Danessa Myricks, professional makeup artist, photographer, and entrepreneur, created a jewel-toned look that is perfect for your next holiday soiree!
To create the her signature radiant complexion, Danessa prepped the skin the model's skin with her Yummy Skin Glow Serum in Juice Boost. For the complexion, she used Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder in shade 9 and used shade 10 to contour.
For the eyes, she used Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Black Out and Chocolate to create a base for the eyeshadow and used shade Trance from the Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette on the outer half of the upper lid and Divinity on the inner half. Using the Infinite Chrome Micropencil in Emerald, she lined the lower lash line for an unforgettable green glow.
For the lips, she created an understated nude look to make sure the eyes were the star of the show! She mixed Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Chocolate and Black Out for a nude liner before adding a neutral sheen using her Dewy Cheek and Lip Palette in Undercover.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Juice Boost Yummy Skin Glow Serum
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Micropencil in Emerald
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Vol. 4 Transcendence
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Dewy Cheek & Lip Palette in Undercover
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Chocolate Colorfix
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Danessa Myricks BeautyBlack Out Colorfix
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Makeup & Hair by Stephanie Powers on Model Anna Boykis, Photography by @phlportraitjunkie, Designer @closetbychristobal
Winter Glam by Stephanie Powers
Based in Pennsylvania, Stephanie Powers has been working in the industry for more than 10 years. She started in the bridal makeup industry and has expanded her portfolio to include NYFW, has been published in magazines, and has proudly called several celebrities her clients. Stephanie and her team created this sultry yet classy holiday look.
On the eyes, she used a combination of shades from Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes in Medium and Deep to create depth and dimension, and she added extra sparkle with Karla Cosmetics Golden Rose Glitter.
She kept the lips neutral with Dose of Colors Velvet Mousse Lipstick in the shade Plush with an extra shiny lipgloss on top. To complete the look, Stephanie created the perfect holiday body glow using a blend of several shades of Melt Cosmetics SexFoil Digital Liquid Highlighters.
To view more of Stephanie's work, visit her on Instagram: @stephaniepowersmakeup.
Scott Barnes Chic Cheek No 1 Blush Palette
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Scott Barnes Sculpting and Contour No 1 Contour Palette
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Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette - Medium
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Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette - Deep
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Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to recreate these looks for yourself or your clients? Click here to explore the products used for each look. If you're hoping to create a beautiful New Year's Eve or party look, we know you'll love Sophia Nawabi's look.
Want extra tips and tricks? Our beauty advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
The Camera Ready Cosmetics 2022 Winter Look Book: Sneak Peek w/ James Molloy
While many look forward to gift giving and holiday travel, we get extra excited for the glitz and glam of holiday party looks, New Year's Eve glam, and the new beauty trends top makeup artists are showing off!
We worked with some of our favorite makeup artists to create inspiring looks that capture the magic of the season & trends they're predicting for Winter 22/23, and we hope you enjoy this first look by Makeup Artist & MYKITCO. Owner James Molloy! View the tutorial below, or click here to explore all the products he used.
Sparkling Multichromes by James Molloy
It's no surprise multichromes are still trending this season, as brands like Lethal Cosmetics and Karla Cosmetics continue to create new shades with brilliant colorful shifts! James created this magical look using some of our best sellers from Lethal Cosmetics, Viseart, and more.
Starting with complexion, he primed the skin with Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder (applied with his 0.20 My Flexi Face Brush) before brightening up the undereye area with Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer. To add dimension to the face, he applied the deeper shades in the light version of the RCMA Highlight and Contour Palette.
After setting the makeup with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur, he added a pop of blush with the Graftobian Blush Palette in Warm and a radiant glow from the Viseart Highlighting & Sculpting HD Palette.
For the eyes, he paired his MYKITCO Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17 the Senna Brow Book to create feathery looking brows and then created a winged liner look using Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity. Using a fluffy brush, he added Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Genesis, a baby blue pearly multichrome with a pink shift, to the inner half of the eye and Retrograde, a metallic finish that shifts from tan, turquoise, blue, violet to red, to the other half of the lid. For extra brilliance, he lined the lower lash line with Exosphere.
He finished the look with neutral pink lips using Lethal Cosmetics SPIRE Lipstick in the shade Send Nudes.
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.
Graftobian Blush Palette in Warm
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RCMA Highlight & Contour Palette
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Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
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Lethal Cosmetics SPIRE Lipstick in Send Nudes
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Exosphere
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Retrograde
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Lethal Cosmetics MAGNETIC Pressed Eyeshadow in Genesis
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Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity
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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur
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Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to recreate this looks for yourself or your clients? Click here to explore the products used for each look.
Want extra tips and tricks? Our beauty advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!
Santa Claus Makeup Tutorial Featuring @Caykeface
There's just something about seeing Santa Claus that instantly brings back memories and gets us in the holiday spirit, but what's even more special for us is all the preparation that goes into creating this beloved character! Between the fake beards (for some) and white hair makeup, rosy cheeks, and sometimes fake wrinkles, it can be a lot of work to create the Ho-ho-holiday magic!
This holiday season, we partnered with @caykeface to bring this fun Santa Claus look to life!
Products Mentioned
Ben Nye Essential HD Matte Foundation
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Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder
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Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette
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Ben Nye Spirit Gum Adhesive
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Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair
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Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color in Snow White
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Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint
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Ben Nye Final Seal Makeup Sealer
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Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel
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Ben Nye Spirit Gum Remover
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The List
Ben Nye Essential HD Matte Foundation Palette, $64
Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder, $12
Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette, $58
Ben Nye Spirit Gum Adhesive, $24
Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair in Light Gray and also Ash Blonde, $20 each
Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color in Snow White, $9
Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tints in Scarlet and Rosy, $20 each
Ben Nye Final Seal, $10
Ben Nye Spirit Gum Remover, $3.50
Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel, $19.80
TOTAL: $280.30
*Pricing as of December 2, 2022, and is subject to change. For the BUY ALL feature below, the item will be removed from your list at checkout, and the price will be updated accordingly.
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Step 1: Add Wrinkles and Other Facial Features to create the Perfect Santa Claus Makeup Look
An easy way to make your Santa Claus makeup look more believable is to create a complexion that is wrinkled from years of jolly laughter, smiles, and weathered from decades of delivering lots of toys to good boys and girls!
Caykeface used the Ben Nye Essential Matte Foundation Palette because it offers a wide range of shades to create darker lines and lighter shades to highlight to make more realistic-looking wrinkles. To keep the makeup in place, she used Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder and pressed it in using a blending tool onto the areas of her face that move more and a brush to dust across the rest of her face.
Step 2: Add in Extra Highlights and Shadows to Create a More Realistic Aged Appearance
Using a fine detail brush, she made a few of the wrinkles look even more deep-set using the finely milled powders from the Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette. Just like she did with the cream foundation palette, she started with the deeper shade and then used a lighter shade to add a bit of dimension and highlight while also softening the lines.
Step 3: Apply the Crepe Wool Hair & Dye It Using Ben Nye White Hair Color for the Perfect Santa Claus White Hair!
Caykeface created her beard, mustache, and bushy eyebrows in advance using Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair (in shades Ash Blonde and Light Gray). This allowed her to create a natural-looking variation in hues. The hair comes braided together upon arrival, but you can gently unravel it and trim it to the desired length.
To attach the faux hair, she used a q-tip to apply a light layer of Spirit Gum adhesive to the desired area and allowed it to dry slightly until it became tacky and attached the pieces of hair. Next, she sealed down each piece with a thin layer of spirit gum to the edges of each faux hair layer. She set the adhesive with a thin layer of powder and further concealed the disguise with foundation for a natural transition. To further hide the transition, add a little bit of crepe wool hair on your skin where the beard meets your skin to help hide the seams.
PRO Tip: Any time you work with Spirit Gum or any other SFX adhesive, have the proper remover (in this case Spirit Gum Remover) handy to ensure you keep your skin (and body hair where the item has been applied) in tip-top shape!
Since the hair she attached wasn't white, she used Ben Nye Hair Color in Snow White to give it a true white appearance.
Step 5: Create the Classic Santa Claus Flushed Cheeks Using a Blush
While the blush you use is a matter of preference, Caykeface used two different shades of Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint (in Rosy and Scarlet) to create extra dimension to the cheeks. She applied the lighter shade Rosy first and then added a pop of color to the apples of her cheeks and across the bridge of her nose using Scarlet to create the "I'm Cold" Makeup Trend effect that mimics being outside in chilly temperatures!
To set the entire look in place (not demonstrated in the video but an essential step for extra long wear), she gave her makeup a light spritzing of Ben Nye Final Seal and let it dry.
After adding a pair of wire-rimmed glasses and the perfect Santa Claus outfit, Caykeface is the perfect Camera Ready Santa Claus!
OPTIONAL - Step 6: Add Extra Details (if desired) - Like Icicle Gel!
A true SFX Santa Claus makeup look wouldn't be complete without an added effect! Caykeface took her Santa to the next level with a fun product called Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel. This thick gel is easily applied with a spatula and is semi-transparent giving it an icy effect! It was the perfect touch to make this Santa look like he just got back from delivering lots of gifts on a frosty white Christmas Eve night!
You're Camera Ready!
We hope you enjoyed watching this fun Santa Claus makeup tutorial and want to give a special thank you to our friend @caykeface for sharing her talents with our community! Want to see more great tutorials? Visit our YouTube Channel! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series
Alcohol vs Water Activated Paint with Nsomniaksdream
The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
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 Achieve a Holiday Glow Like a PRO
Leave your holiday stress at the door and pick up your holiday sparkle! Between company holiday parties, family gatherings, and New Year's Eve bashes, there is no better time to experiment with a new look. It could be switching up your makeup by adding a bold red lip or a dramatic eyeshadow look with a glitter cut-crease; makeup is about having fun and expressing yourself. If you are commited to your signature look there are still ways to add a special sparkle to your hair, too! Big hair always makes a big statement, tease your mane, or add clip-in extensions for a new do. We have enlisted the help of our resident experts for their top tips to achieve your glow this season.
Chelsie's Holiday Glow Tips
Catch everyone's eye with the Rituel De Fille The Alchemist Highlight Intensifier! It is essentially a highlighter, for your highlighters! This intensifier works best when applied with fingers, just pat some on the highest points of where your original highlighter was applied, or use on its own for the ultimate ethereal glow!
Want your body glow to match your makeup? Create your own custom body highlighter by mixing your favorite moisturizer, like the Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre, with the powder highlighter that you used, and smooth over your skin like you would with a lotion.
PRO Tip: Add Inglot Duraline to make this combination transfer AND waterproof!
Did you know Cozzette Crystal Cream Eye Shadows can become even creamier? Scrape some of the shadow off onto a palette, and add a few drops of the Cozzette Matrix Mixing Liquid until it has a paste-like consistency. Swipe it across your lid and you've got yourself a water-proof ULTRA-METALLIC lid!
Rituel De FilleThe Alchemist Highlight Intensifier
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EmbryolisseLait Crème Concentrè
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InglotDuraline
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CozzetteMatrix Mixing Liquid
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CozzetteCrystal Cream Eye Shadow Compact
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Show Stopping Tips from Calvin
For a flawless, long-lasting beam from space, grab the Danessa Myricks Illuminating Veil and apply it along the high points of the face and top that with the Lightwork Palette.
Want your body to shimmer like a celebrity at a red carpet event? You can add Gleam By Melanie Mills Hollywood all over your arms, legs, and chest, or anywhere else you would like an extra glow. Use your hands to apply it like a moisturizer and with a firm powder brush, dip and buff on Inglot Sparkling Dust. To keep your glow in place and transfer-resistant, lock it in with Melony Mills Super-lite Long Lasting setting spray.
Want to achieve the prettiest metallic eyes in no time? Using Mehron Mixing Medium and Metallic Powder, make a paste-like shadow and apply your crease and highlight color to your lids. Then, with a synthetic flat brush, apply it to the lid in whatever shape fits your eye.
Wanting to have the sparkliest eyes at the party? Your eyes will shine line diamonds using Lit Cosmetics Glam Glue! Trace a thin or thick line along your top lashline and with a small tip brush dip into Lit Cosmetic high sparkle, loose glitter, and apply directly on top of the glue for a smudge-proof look.
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Jess' Tips Keep Your Locks As Lit As Your Tree
Take a day off of product, not your responsibilities... Go au natural one day a week by forgoing styling products to give your hair a break. When the temperature starts to drop, you can easily take a day off from your usual washing and styling routine! Pick one of those cooler days, and give your hair a break by throwing on your favorite hate or style your hair in a protective braid and no one will even know that you’re giving your hair a rest day!
Nourishment, baby! Your hair needs it, especially this time of year. Double-check that you’re using a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. I recommend IGK Hot Girls Hydrating Shampoo + Conditioner. Follow that up with a dab of Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream for an extra frizz-fighting boost to maximize hydration and restore your mane’s luster!
Seek professional help! For your hair, that is 😉 Your hairstylist is just as busy as you are this holiday season. It can be tricky to book an appointment around the holidays, but look to a professional as soon as their schedule (and yours) allows. Even a teeny centimeter trimmed off the bottom will remove those split ends and give your hair more definition without losing length! Regular trims are absolutely vital to keeping your hair looking, feeling, and BEING in tip-top shape.
PRO Tip: Protect your locks from the heat when you reach for that straightener, blow dryer, or curling iron! Use R+Co’s Bleu Smooth & Seal Blow Dry Mist to prevent thermal damage from hot tools up to 450 degrees!
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The Top 10 Makeup Brushes and Brush Sets to Get Camera Ready
Whether you’re a makeup artist or just the casual makeup wearer, it’s a well known fact that the makeup brushes and tools you use can make a big difference when you’re applying your favorite foundations, cream products, and eye shadows! That’s why we’ve created our top 10 list of the best makeup brushes and brush sets.
With these top professional-grade makeup tools, you can blend foundation or craft a detailed smokey eye like a pro, no matter your skill level. Experience flawless makeup application using the highest quality makeup brushes and brush sets, carefully curated to help you and your clients get camera ready.
Our top 10 makeup brushes and brush set best sellers are:
Sigma Brushes for FaceSigma Chrome Brushes for EyesMYKITCO My Essential Brush SetMYKITCO PRO My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17Smith Cosmetics 115 Foundation BrushCozzette Brushes for EyesBdellium Golden Triangle Phase III 15 pc Brush SetBdellium Studio Line Brushes for Eyes SetBdellium Studio Line Brushes for FaceSUVA Neon Brush Set
Best selling brushes for complexion perfection: Sigma Brushes for Face
For all of your complexion needs, Sigma Face Brushes deliver an exceptional finish every time. Sigma’s exclusive Sigmax synthetic filament allows each brush to apply cream, powder, and liquid products onto the face for a smooth finish without absorbing product into the bristles. With 20 options ranging from kabuki brushes to strobing fan brushes, Sigma’s brushes for face have everything you need to perfect your base.
The best brushes for blending eyeshadow: Sigma Chrome Brushes for Eyes
Whether you want a soft smokey eye or a sharp cut crease, Sigma Chrome Eye Brushes offer the precision and power you need to create a flawless eye look. These 21 brushes give high-definition results for blending, shading, contouring, and defining all features of the eyes. No matter your eye shape or blending style, there’s a Sigma Chrome eye brush for you.
Best selling brush set for those that want a variety of tools: MYKITCO My Essential Brush Set
MYKITCO My Essential Brush Set has everything you need to start your makeup journey on the right foot. This set is made from a selection of premium MYKITCO brushes that cover all your makeup essentials. The foundation, powder, and eyeshadow brushes — all made of soft, synthetic fibers — have been carefully selected to help you create flawless skin and perfect eyes.
Best makeup brush for precise eyeliner and details: MYKITCO Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17
It’s all about the details, and nothing gives you more precision for detail work than MYKITCO Pro My Tiny Angle Brush 1.17. The ultra-fine angle brush head is made from synthetic fiber, and the shape of the brush allows for micro-fine HD detailing work when lining the eyes or adding definition. Use with a liquid or cream liner to finish your feline flicks to perfection!
Best makeup brush flawless foundation: Smith Cosmetics 115 Foundation Brush
If you want to achieve a gorgeous airbrushed finish, then you want the Smith Cosmetics 115 Foundation Brush. The short, densely packed hairs of this brush allow you to apply and blend all types of foundation, from runny liquids to thick creams and even powders. Made with a 50/50 mix of high-quality goat hair and synthetic fibers, this foundation brush is the ultimate in versatility and performance.
Best vegans brushes for blending perfection: Cozzette Brushes for Eyes
Cozzette Eye Brushes are 100% vegan makeup brushes of the highest quality. Made of the finest synthetic fibers, the silky bristles provide you with peace of mind and blending perfection. Choose from 16 distinct shapes and styles including the magic blender brush, extreme eyeliner brush, depositor brush, bullet brush, and more.
Best makeup brush set: Bdellium Golden Triangle Phase III 15 pc Brush Set
If you’ve ever experienced the frustration of makeup brushes rolling off your counter, Bdellium Tools Golden Triangle Phase III 15pc Brush Set offers a superior solution. The all-vegan brush set includes 15 distinct brush shapes with soft, synthetic bristles and an ergonomically designed triangular handle shape. The triangular base is designed to provide better control and will not roll off from the surface you’re working on when laid down.
Best budget friendly brushes: Bdellium Studio Line Brushes for Eyes Set
The Bdellium Tools Studio Line Brushes for Eyes 12pc Set contains 12 hand-crafted, eco-friendly tools tailored to your eyes. In addition to 12 distinct eye brushes, the set includes a studio roll-up pouch with 20 pockets of varying widths, so you can accommodate a wide range of contents. Perfect for a makeup artist or makeup lover on the go, the Bdellium Studio Line eye brush set is a travel-friendly favorite.
Best brushes for face makeup: Bdellium Studio Line Brushes for Face
Guarantee a perfect application time and time again with Bdellium Tools Studio Line Face Brushes. Designed with top-quality materials and assembled for flawless application, each individual brush features precisely shaped brush heads made of natural and/or synthetic hair bristles with classic, seven-layered lacquered yellow handles. With 38 brushes in the line, Bdellium has a high-quality face brush for every step of the makeup process, from foundation and powder to a bold lip.
Best budget friendly makeup brush set for everyday: SUVA Beauty Neon Brush Set
Inject some fun into your kit with the bright and bold SUVA Beauty Neon Brush Set. This 10-piece eye brush set is designed for effortless application, so you can blend eyeshadow with ease and conquer every eyeliner with a sharp wing. Cruelty-free and vegan-friendly, SUVA’s brush set will bring your colorful makeup to life!
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With this list of the best makeup brushes and brush sets, you can easily craft a perfected makeup look like a professional. If you’re interested in exploring all of our Top 10 Brushes and Brush Sets in one place, click here. Want to see more Top 10 lists? Visit our blog!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 10 Best Products For Brides
If you’re looking for the best makeup for brides or the bridal party, we’ve got the top products for you for long-lasting makeup that you can count on to look Camera Ready all day! Your big day deserves budge-proof makeup that will get you through everything from the weather to those happy tears. With our top 10 best bridal makeup items, you can depend on a highly pigmented color that is formulated to stay all day when you need it most.
Our top 10 best selling products for brides and bridal party makeup include:
CAT Magic LashSkindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing SprayFace Atelier Danessa Myricks Nudist Luxe Creme PaletteArdell Multipack Demi WispiesJouer Essential Lip OilSkyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye PatchesViseart Grande PRO 1XRCMA 5 Part Series Cream BlushRCMA No Color Powder
CAT MAGIC LASH
The CAT Complexion Atelier's Magic Eyelash Adhesive is a favorite in makeup artist kits worldwide! This fast-drying, waterproof formulation is designed to lock lashes in place for up to 4 days and is the go-to lash adhesive needed for your makeup look during life’s biggest moments.
SKINDINAVIA BRIDAL MAKEUP FINISHING SPRAY
Keep your makeup camera-ready with a quick mist of the satin-finish Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finish Spray that makeup artists everywhere trust for their clients' biggest moments! This budge-proof, moisture-controlling formula sets makeup for 16 hours so that you continue to look flawless even through the tears, kissing, and sweating on your wedding day. It is ideal for all skin types, breathable, lightweight, and hydrating.
FACE ATELIER
What more could you ask for of your makeup look on your wedding day than a beautiful complexion? This is easily achievable for all skin types with the stand-out Face Atelier Ultra Foundation Pro foundation that is highly pigmented, long-lasting, and feels as flexible as a second skin. The lightweight feel and buildable coverage that this foundation provides are budge-proof and perfect for the wedding day from start to finish. It provides sheer to full coverage with a natural satin finish and works very nicely on mature, troubled, or sensitive skin.
DANESSA MYRICKS NUDIST LUXE CREME PALETTE:
The Danessa Myricks Nudist Luxe Creme Palette offers a lineup of nude shades that give you the power to create sensual and timeless looks. This highly pigmented liquid color palette is ideal for multipurpose use and offers 12 long-wearing satin/semi-matte finishes for cheeks, eyes, and lips. This is truly a favorite among us all!
ARDELL MULTIPACK DEMI WISPIES
These beauties are a bride-favorite for a reason: they take your look to the next level every time and provide a gorgeous lash look for both natural and glam brides! Get instant intensity with a pretty, natural-looking wispy effect with the Iconic style, Demi Wispies! Whisper-soft and so gorgeous, these lashes provide the perfect amount of flutter, feathering, and curl and come in a convenient multi-pack to keep you batting your eyelashes from “I do” all the way to your honeymoon!
JOUER ESSENTIAL HYDRATING LIP OIL
Yet another favorite, the Jouer Essential Hydrating Lip Oil provides a sheer, glass-like natural glow, essential for creating the perfect lip for those life-long bridal photos. With 99% natural ingredients, just one stroke leaves lips smooth, hydrated, and glowing. Trust us when we say that you will reach for this lip oil as a quick touch-up product all throughout your wedding day!
SKYN ICELAND HYDRO COOL FIRMING EYE PATCHES
Erase the stress of wedding planning just in time to walk down the aisle with these cooling and calming eye patches that brighten, firm, and reduce puffiness in under 10 minutes! Perfect to use just before makeup application, the Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Patches will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, ensuring that you look like your best and most well-rested self.
VISEART GRANDE PRO 1X
With 35 universally flattering, rich, matte shadows to mix, shade, define, fill, and line – you can create your own once-in-a-lifetime wedding story look with this Viseart Grande PRO 1X must-have palette. These cool-toned neutral and warm-toned matte shadows are wonderful for defining and sculpting: eyes, brows, and cheekbones. The shade range supports global skin tones and with names like “cotton candy” and “bougainvillea”, you’re sure to remember which shades you used to create your unique bridal day look.
RCMA 5 PART SERIES CREAM BLUSH
A quintessential collection of illuminating cheek tones for any occasion, RCMA's 5 Part Series Cream Blush Palette includes highly pigmented colors that are designed to flawlessly blend - creating a beautiful, dewy, natural-toned cheek for brides of all complexions. This portable 5-compartment palette is the size of a candy bar and will quickly become your go-to cheek palette for both your wedding day and everyday makeup. We just love this one.
RCMA NO COLOR POWDER
The secret weapon of the day will undoubtedly be this completely translucent setting powder that acts as a veil for your makeup without looking dry or cakey. With the RCMA No Color Powder, you can set foundation without changing its color and be amazed as fine lines and wrinkles blur with radiance. No bridal day look is complete without this close-up ready setting powder!
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That's it! That's our List of Best Bridal Products for styling your hair like a pro. If you're interested in more of our top 10 products options, read The Top 10 Setting Sprays & Sealers to get Camera Ready or The Top 10 Foundations.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 10 Setting Sprays & Sealers to Get Camera Ready
There’s a reason professional grade setting sprays like Ben Nye Final Seal, Kryolan Fixing Spray, and Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Spray have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram! When you perfect your makeup look, you want it to last all day, and our best selling setting sprays perform better than others you’ll find at most retailers! Nothing’s more annoying than running mascara after getting caught in the rain or cakey foundation under the sweaty heat of stage lights. Whether you’re a makeup lover or a pro makeup artist, you can seal and set your makeup masterpiece with our carefully curated, professional-grade makeup setting sprays or sealers.
Our top 10 setting spray best sellers to keep your makeup, lipstick, and eyeshadow on all day are:
Ben Nye Final SealKryolan Fixing SprayKryolan Ultra Setting SpraySkindinavia Makeup Finishing SpraySkindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing SprayPPI Green MarblePPI Blue MarbleMelanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting SprayMake Up For Ever Aqua SealFace Atelier Lip Lock
The best setting spray for waterproof and matte sealing: Ben Nye Final Seal
If you need flawless, all-day makeup, Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Sealer is the perfect solution. It locks makeup in place for 24 hours, even through performing, entertaining, wet weather, or heavy perspiration. The smudge-proof, water-resistant sealer leaves a matte finish that’s suitable for oily, combo, and sensitive skin types.
The best setting spray forr flexible, all-day setting: Kryolan Fixing Spray
Set your makeup for all-day wear with Kryolan Professional Make-Up Fixing Spray. The set-it-and-forget-it spray creates a lightweight, protective film that keeps your look locked in and always camera ready. Whether you have face makeup, body paint, or even an SFX project, Kryolan Fixing Spray helps your makeup withstand the harshest elements and exposure for sealed-in color and prolonged life.
The best setting spray for a natural, flexible finish: Kryolan Ultra Setting Spray
If you want something that sets all day without feeling stiff or drying, Kryolan Professional Make-Up Ultra Setting Spray is the setting spray for you. With less alcohol than traditional fixing sprays, this fine mist spray is a light setting preparation, with exceptional matt and light effect after application. Most suitable for camera work, Ultra Setting Spray dependably sets any kind of makeup.
The best setting spray for all skin types including sensitive and oily: Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray
The original makeup setting spray, Skindinavia Original Makeup Finishing Spray has been a best-selling industry staple for more than 15 years. Using patented technology, this water-resistant setting spray cools the skin, reducing sweat and oil production to extend makeup’s longevity. Best of all, the slow-release, oil-free, hypoallergenic formula is clinically proven to provide a lightweight, breathable mist that sets both liquid and powder makeup for up to 16 hours.
The best setting spray for the bride-to-be: Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray
If your big day is just around the corner, make sure your makeup stands up to tears, sweat, and hugs all night long with Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray. This budge-proof, moisture-controlling formula won’t allow color to transfer for up to 16 hours, so no need to stress about foundation on your dress! The award-winning formula perfectly balances any skin type, controlling excess moisture while leveling temperatures, so you can enjoy your wedding day worry-free and glowing.
The best setting spray for SFX sealing: Premiere Products Inc Green Marble SeLr Spray
Created by award-winning makeup artists Richard Snell and Kenny Myers, PPI Green Marble SeLr Spray is one of the most durable makeup sealers on the market. Resistant to both water and alcohol once dried, this sealer allows you to create layer after layer of makeup for truly unique designs. You can also mix Green Marble SeLr with powders and pigments to create tanning effects and other incredible results.
The best setting spray for sensitive skin: Premiere Products Inc Blue Marble SeLr Spray or Zero Marble SeLr Spray
If you have sensitive skin or negative reactions to alcohol-based products, PPI Blue Marble SeLr Spray and PPI Zero Marble SeLr Spray offer a gentler alternative to PPI Green Marble SeLr Spray. The water-based formula is durable enough for street makeup and heavy, theatrical looks, yet safe for sensitive skin. Whether you want it for everyday use or special effects, PPI Blue Marble SeLr is up for the job! Zero Marble is an even gentler formula that still provides the professional level setting. It has a lightly mattified finish.
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The best setting spray for light-as-air setting: Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray
Odds are you may have seen Roseandben show off this amazing setting spray on Instagram! If you’re seeking a setting mist that’s ultra-fine and completely weightless, look no further than Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray. The aerosol spray provides an even application, lightweight feel, and instantly dry setting. Infused with botanicals and lavender essence, this sealing spray sets face and body makeup to last all day or all night.
The best sealer to waterproof your makeup: Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal
Whether you’re prone to sweat or caught in the rain, you can keep your makeup locked in place all day with Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal. The lightweight liquid formula transforms all of your favorite makeup products into set-it-and-forget-it waterproof formulas. Intensify pigments, dramatize shimmers, and lock in bold color. With MUFE Aqua Seal, your makeup holds up to the demands of shooting in the heat or performing under stage lights.
The best sealer for your lips and transfer-proof kisses: Face Atelier Lip Lock
With Face Atelier Lip Lock, you can lock in your lip color like never before. Whether eating, drinking, kissing, or talking, your lip color can stand up to it all with minimal transfer or wear. For best results, prep your lips with a hydrating balm before applying a generous amount of lipstick over a penciled lip. Gently blot the lip before applying a thin layer of Lip Lock. You can then reapply lipstick or lip gloss for an extra layer of moisture or shine.
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With this list of the best setting spray products, your makeup can be set and sealed all day and night, no matter what you have planned. If you’re interested in more options like these, you can explore the entire selection of our makeup sealer and setting spray favorites.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Top 10 Best Foundations
Create the ultimate makeup looks with our top 10 flawless finish foundations formulated to keep you looking camera ready all day and night. From the brands you know and love come the best selling foundations created to exceed the demands of the industry. From the heat of harsh theater stage lights to battling humidity on an outdoor shoot, these sought-after formulas have been tried and tested by the best. At Camera Ready Cosmetics, we provide makeup enthusiasts of all skill levels with access to the professional-grade foundation formulas you desire. Our incredible selection of top 10 high-performing foundations will meet the needs of any look you want for any skin type.
Our top 10 best selling foundations include:
RCMA VK PaletteRCMA KJB PaletteRCMA Cream FoundationGraftobian HD Glamour CremeMake Up For Ever HD SkinDanessa Myricks Vision Cream CoverFace Atelier Kryolan TV Paint StickKevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin EnhancerJoe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation
RCMA VK PALETTE
With 18 highly pigmented shades, you will surely find the perfect shade or cocktail of shades for your complexion with the RCMA VK Palette. This gem has everything you need to conceal, highlight, contour, and more. It provides a lightweight feel and all-day wear, making it a must on this list! It is blendable and breathable making it ideal for any skin type..
RCMA KJB PALETTE
The RCMA KJB Ultimate Complexion Palette features Kevin James Bennett's favorite selection of RCMA Foundations for global skin tones, a row of the essential single pigments used to create all complexion shades, and a "clear" mixing medium. This foundation is a highly pigmented and blendable cream base that is ideal for photography, film, and anywhere high-definition quality is needed with a finish that feels light enough for everyday wear as well.
RCMA CREAM FOUNDATION
A legendary foundation and staple in many artists' kits, the RCMA Cream Foundation is a highly pigmented, blendable cream that can be used to conceal, highlight, and contour - so multi-purpose, and for that, we love it. With convenient and portable packaging, this dewy and hydrating foundation is a fan favorite amongst foundation junkies.
GRAFTOBIAN HD GLAMOUR CRÈME
Achieve the look of perfect skin with this buttery, flawless finish, full-coverage cream foundation. Graftobian’s Glamour Crème™ foundation ensures you look your personal best, even if you are nowhere near a camera. How can a foundation be both lightweight and full coverage? The answer is a high concentration of super-fine pigments. For the perfect “no makeup” look, look no further than this foundation.
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD SKIN
The newest formulation of Ultra HD Foundation is iconic for a reason and once you try it you'll discover why! Instantly blurs and covers blemishes with this lightweight liquid foundation that applies comfortably to your skin. It's available in a wide range of shades and undertones to make color matching easy. With a true-to-skin finish and 24-hour-wear time, it may become your new go-to foundation.
DANESSA MYRICKS VISION CREAM COVER
When looking for an all-in-one product that is easy to apply and even easier to transport, consider the Danessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover. Envision perfect skin with foundation and concealer packed into one sleek product – it’s like having two best friends! This hybrid, lightweight cream foundation leaves skin with a radiant, silky-smooth finish while offering a sheer to full buildable coverage, perfect for covering even the most pronounced hyperpigmentation and discoloration.
FACE ATELIER
Face Atelier really leaned into the consumer’s needs and desires when they formulated the Ultra Foundation Pro, which is undeniably the star of the line. This highly pigmented, long-lasting foundation feels as flexible as a second skin and provides sheer to full coverage with a natural satin finish. It boasts a built-in primer and is ideal for any skin type or texture, making it a must-try!
KRYOLAN TV PAINT STICK
The Kryolan TV Paint Stick is a durable hybrid formula that gives a luxuriously creamy blend of waxes and oils for staying power in a matte finish. We love the concealing power of this swoon-worthy full-coverage TV Paint Stick with its beautiful matte finish. This can easily be used as a matte foundation, highlighter, or contour for all your makeup look needs.
KEVYN AUCOIN SENSUAL SKIN ENGHANCER
This award-winning and flexible-full-coverage complexion perfector has been an industry staple for over 20 years. The Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer is a 5-in-1 best-selling formula that can be used to customize: concealer, corrector, foundation, contour, and highlight. It is waterproof, long-lasting, and provides a luminous natural finish with only just a “rice grain amount” – some even say it’s like a magic eraser!
JOE BLASCO ULTRABASE FOUNDATION
Trusted by artists throughout the beauty community, and a favorite of Kim K’s, Joe Blasco's Ultrabase Foundation will help you create the perfect base like a pro. With an undeniable flawless finish and true staying power, this buildable cream foundation conceals even the toughest hyper-pigmentation or uneven skin tone. It provides a natural skin-like finish, rich pigmentation, and is ideal for hard-to-match skin tones.
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Those are our top 10 foundations! If you're interested in more options, you can shop the whole collection of our professional-grade foundations to leave you with a beautiful base!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
5 Tips on How to Keep Your Hair in Top-Notch Shape as the Weather Cools Down
Quick temperature changes can wreak havoc on your hair, but don’t worry! We’ve got you and your tresses covered! We've enlisted the help of our in-house Hair Care Expert, Jess, for tips on how to combat the effects of cold weather on your hair and not hide under a hat!
IN THIS BLOG, WE WILL BE DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING FALL AND WINTER HAIR HACKS TO KEEP YOUR PREVENT DAMAGE AND REPAIR WEATHER-STRESSED STRANDS
Scale back on the hot showers
Refrain from over-washing your hair
Double up on moisturizing
Change up your post-shower routine
Limit heat-styling
Tip #1: Take it easy on the hot showers during the winter
As nice as it is to take a steamy shower after a long chilly day, while it may FEEL nice - it is quite damaging! Hot water strips away your hair's (and skin’s) natural oils, which in turn dries up the shaft of your hair. We know, it’s a bummer but your hair will thank you! We recommend washing your hair in warm or lukewarm water and if you’re feeling bold - switch to cold water at the very end to help seal the hair follicles and lock in moisture!
If this tip sounds familiar, it’s because our in-house skincare expert suggests the same thing for cooler-weather skincare!
PRO Tip: Using a more emollient lotion with occlusive ingredients (like petrolatum, squalene, jojoba oil, or olive oil) on the hands and body along with a facial oil can also help seal in moisture and slow moisture loss during the drier seasons.
Tip #2: Cut back on frequent hair washes during the fall and winter
Overwashing can alter the PH of your skin, especially if your hair is prone to dryness. Give your scalp’s natural oils a chance to do their job of replenishing those locks! If your hair is on the oily side, we recommend a good dry shampoo between washes to extend your hairstyle! We recommend our First Class Charcoal Detox Shampoo by IGK! This dry shampoo packs a punch on even the oiliest of scalps, and contains a charcoal powder that eliminates odor + oil!
Tip #3: Double up on Moisturizing during the winter
Restore moisture during cooler months by giving your dry or fine hair a deep conditioning hair treatment every week. Applying a hair mask will do wonders, and helps replenish + restore the moisture that’s been lost in your dry scalp. Temperature changes from dry heat indoors + cold air can cause the moisture on your scalp and skin to deplete. We recommend Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask 1-2x per week as a conditioning and reparative mask treatment!
Tip #4: Change up your post-shower routine for fall and winter
Hair is more susceptible to breakage when it’s wet, so after showering, try not to rub your hair dry! Instead, gently press the water out with a soft, microfiber towel, and comb your hair softly with a wide-tooth comb while it’s still damp, working from the ends upwards. We recommend using a soft brush, like the R+Co Detangling Brush, and waiting until your hair is about 80% air-dried before combing and blow drying.
PRO Tip: Avoid harsh bristled brushes! They can tear up your hair follicles, so opt for a brush that is more gentle if you can!
Tip #5: Avoid overheating your hair during the fall and winter
We know it’s hard to resist using styling tools, especially when the weather is brisk, but if you can go without - your locks will thank you for it! Most flat and curling irons nowadays heat up to 450 degrees (twice the temperature at which water boils), so if you must use them, make sure to adjust the temperature settings on your styling tools to eliminate damage. You can get creative and try using braids, buns, twists, and ponytails to give your hair a much-needed break from the heat!
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We hope this blog has given you a few hair care tips to keep your locks looking camera ready! If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Expers are here to help, so click here to send them an email.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Fall Wedding Hair Prep
Weddings and all their moving parts are notorious for high-stress levels. It’s easy to say “leave it to the wedding planner”; however, modern-day brides and grooms going DIY and taking on the planning themselves! Some things don’t have to be stressful, though, like your hair. With an endless to-do list leading up to the big day, there are steps you can take now to have the perfect bride and groom wedding day hair!
Healthy hair makes everything easier, whether you have a color transformation planned or to elevate your wedding look— with a bit of planning, you can de-stress with some OLAPLEX self-care while leveling up your wedding hair.
Step 1 : Consult with your hairdresser
A Stand-Alone Treatment and 4-IN-1 Treatment should follow the consultation for your wedding look. Your hair can always be healthier, so a salon-grade OLAPLEX session is just what it needs to look flawless on the wedding day. A Stand-Alone Treatment uses OLAPLEX Nº.1, the patented OLAPLEX concentrate to rebuild hair, and OLAPLEX Nº.2, the concentrate with a cream additive. This is the strongest repair available for broken hair.
The OLAPLEX 4-IN-1 Moisture Mask works quickly and efficiently to address dryness in even the most severe cases. When tested on damaged hair, 4-IN-1 provided 74% More Moisture, 84% More Shine, 84% More Smoothness, and 94% Saw More Body. A moisture mask is imperative for anyone with a Fal/Winter wedding, with hair recovering from damaging summer sun. Moisturized hair increases manageability, meaning all those hairstyle tests and your wedding day style will come with ease and look better.
Step 2: At home prep
In-salon treatments will jumpstart your hair into shape, but at-home maintenance will bring it to the next level. Let’s face it; weddings are all about being extra! Weekly treatments with the at-home versions of the aforementioned treatments will keep your hair healthy and hydrated. Use OLAPLEX Nº.0 and Nº.3 together to rebuild your hair at home intensely. It’s the closest one can get to salon-grade OLAPLEX at home, so we recommend treating your hair as often as you like to keep it strong and healthy.
There are little steps you can take to make a tremendous impact on your hair. You can rebuild your hair just by shampooing and conditioning with OLAPLEX Nº.4 and Nº.5. Keep in mind; every OLAPLEX product will rebuild bonds as it’s the baseline, whether it’s intensive like the Nº.0 or incorporated in the formula like Nº.4 and Nº.5. For blondes, keep your color bright, fresh, and healthy with OLAPLEX Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer in between toners.
The last step, and an easy one to incorporate, is styling with OLAPLEX. Protection is imperative, and what better way to do so than letting OLAPLEX do the work while you style. OLAPLEX Nº.6 Bond Smoother reduces frizz for up to 72 hours, adds leave-in moisture, rebuilds bonds, and increases manageability. Perfect for any hair type, add a pea-sized amount, then work your way up from there if needed. While you should stray from pre-wedding thermal styling, there are occasions, like rehearsals and events, you’ll want to style for. For that, use OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil for heat protection up to 450ºF, shine, moisture, and bond-building.
Once you find a routine, all of this becomes a balanced ritual and one that will give you stunning wedding day hair and best practices for keeping it up after!
Ready to transition experience the world of OLAPLEX for Camera Ready Hair?
Your best hair days are just getting started! Stay tuned for more great tips from OLAPLEX or explore their entire range of products.
Images & information courtsey of our friends at OLAPLEX
Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready with hair care?
We're here to help YOU get camera ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the hair care and hair styling products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get camera ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more and to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, and more!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Fall Transition Hair Care with Olaplex
Time for damage control. You might have listened to our advice to treat your hair all Summer, but maybe you were enjoying all the summer fun and forgot. As we transition to Fall from the most damaging season for hair, it’s time to check in with your hair to address the concerns.
Whether you are entering Fall with significant damage or want to enter the season as healthy as possible, there’s an at-home ritual for you. A balanced OLAPLEX routine will rebuild and moisturize your hair, making it flawless for Fall makeovers or perfect hair days.
Step 1 to Transitioning Your Hair Care Routine for Fall: Address the state of your hair
Texture and feel check.
You know your hair best and what it feels like at its healthiest. Do you notice breakage? Dryness? Is your natural texture more limp than usual? Take notes if you notice any of the three, then move on to the next step.
Visual
Is there any noticeable damage to your hair? This includes breakage and split ends, color fading, lightened hair from the sun, and overall lack of body and shine. Add your observations to your notes, and get ready for a reboot!
Step 2: Build a ritual for your hair
For Damaged Hair:
Breakage meets its match with the Intensive Bond Building Treatment and Hair Perfector. This treatment is safe to use as often as needed, but we have a guide according to your damage level that may help you get started. For healthy hair, treat once weekly with OLAPLEX Nº.0 and Nº.3. Dampen the hair with Nº.0, wait ten minutes, then apply Nº.3 directly on top, combing through to saturate. Wait an additional ten minutes or longer, then shampoo out with OLAPLEX Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo. You will see amazing results for damaged hair by catapulting your hair back to health with three treatments weekly.
For Hair Dryness:
Bond building moisture comes as OLAPLEX Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask. This treatment gives your hair 4x more moisture, 2x more shine, 6x smoothness, and more body. Typically, compromised, color-treated, and curly hair need the most moisture, but you know your hair best. Start with one treatment weekly and go up from there if needed. Apply to damp hair after shampooing with OLAPLEX Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, then comb through to thoroughly saturate and wait ten minutes. Rinse when complete, then style as usual!
For Hair Maintenance:
Set your hair up for success between treatments with bond-building styling products for daily repair. We love to cocktail OLAPLEX Nº.6 Bond Smoother and OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil. Together, the two provide bond-building, heat protection up to 450ºF, shine, increased manageability, reduced frizz for up to 72 hours, and leave-in moisture. For blondes going brassy, use the new OLAPLEX Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer to keep your blonde strong, bright, and hydrated between salon sessions.
Ready to transition your hair care for the cooler weather? Check Out All Of OLAPLEX's Hair Styling Products to Get Camera Ready.
That's it! Your hair will be in tip top shape for the cooler months. Stay tuned for more great tips from OLAPLEX or explore their entire range of products.
Images & information courtsey of our friends at OLAPLEX
Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready with hair care?
We're here to help YOU get camera ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the hair care and hair styling products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get camera ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more and to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, and more!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Most Googled Halloween Makeup in 2022 (& How to Create the Looks)
Halloween is just around the corner which means you're likely scrambling for a last-minute look (especially if you're reading this blog), but don't worry Boo, we've got you covered with all the makeup and tools you'll need to recreate these trending looks.
The Top 10 most googled halloween makeup looks are:
10. Harley Quinn (watch our tutorial!)
9. Cowboy
8. Cheerleader
7. Rabbit
6. Pirate
5. Fairy
4. Stranger Things
3. Dinosaur
2. Spiderman
1. Witch (we have several witch tutorials for you to follow along to!)
To view the full list of the most Googled Halloween Costumes, click here.
10. Harley Quinn Makeup Look for Halloween
Harley Quinn makeup looks were popular in 2021, but this equal parts easy and "cute" costume is not only fun to create but also requires only a few key items! A special thanks again to SFX Artist @caykeface for creating this amazing video tutorial. Be sure to check it out to see all the products she used!
9. Cowboy (or Cowgirl) Makeup
When it comes to a great Halloween costume, a Cowboy or Cowgirl is always a fun option! An essential part of this popular Halloween Makeup Look is the slightly dirty/dusty looking makeup that suggests you just got done working a long day on the ranch or had a scuffle with someone that was eyeing your land.
Ben Nye Grime FX Character Powder is perfect to create that worn and weathered look! Available in a variety of sizes, there are shades that perfectly ash, coal, and plains dust to amp up your Halloween Costume!
PRO Tip: To make this look more belieable, consider adding extra bronzer to the face to mimic the tan you'd get from being outside working hard all day and even a few freckles using our freckle makeup!
8. Cheerleader Halloween Makeup
Show off your Halloween S-P-I-R-I-T with the perfect Cheerleader Halloween makeup! Of course, there isn't a single "look" that defines what a cheerleader should look like, but what comes to mind for us is extra long lashes, glitter, and super glossy lips.
7. Rabbit Halloween Makeup
Of course, you could always opt for your average Halloween Rabbit Makeup Look, paint on a bunny nose and whiskers, and call it a day, but for those that really want to wow their friends, consider this!
A Rabbit Nose Prosthetic will give your look the extra dimension you crave, and it's easy to apply. If you want a slightly less prominent nose, opt for this super cute cat nose! Watch the easy to follow "How to Apply a Prosthetic or Transfer" tutorial @brittanylessard created for us to learn how to apply whichever nose you pick!
6. Pirate Halloween Makeup Look
Ahoy, Matey! A Pirate Halloween Costume has plenty of makeup options like rotten teeth, weathered skin, and perhaps even a fresh wound! We highly recommend checking out our tutorial on how to create a wound to complete your perfect pirate costume.
5. Fairy Makeup Look
We love a good Fairy Halloween makeup look or costume because it allows the wearer to be as creative as they'd like with glitter, ethereal shifting shades of makeup, and more. This year, the viral sensation Danessa Myricks Infinite Chrome Flakes would be a great option for multi-dimensional looks that stay on for hours, or take your glitter game to the next level with Lemonhead.LA's glittery products (did you know they've also been used on the set of hit series Euphoria!?)!
Complete your fairy makeup look with elf ears and shimmering multichrome makeup from Karla Cosmetics, Lethal Cosmetics, or Danessa Myricks!
4. Stranger Things Inspired Halloween Look
We are firm believers that videos are the best way to share Halloween inspiration, so be ready to be awestruck by @caykeface's Stranger Things inspired look she created in partnership with us!
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A post shared by Caytee | Makeup Artist | Content Creator (@caykeface)
3. Dinosaur Halloween Makeup
At first mention, a Dinosaur Makeup Look may seem intimidating, but we promise it's easy when you have the right makeup! First, determine if you only want to use face or body paint to paint your dinosaur skin or if you want to add texture to make it look more scaly and textured with Wrinkle Stipple.
PRO Tip: Since most movies and shows depict dinosaur skin as being weathered and textured, using a sea sponge or a makeup sponge that has been torn to expose jagged and irregular edges to apply your makeup can help create a more "realistic" appearance!
2. Spiderman Makeup for Halloween
We can't remember a year when Spiderman Makeup wasn't trending for Halloween, so we've created a list below of the Spiderman Makeup Essentials!
To create the perfect (and easy!) Spiderman Halloween Makeup Look, we recommend:
A Bald Cap for a perfectly smooth head
Mehron Barrier Spray to spritz on to clean skin before painting (it helps to slow sweat production that would make your makeup run!
Mehron Paradise Makeup Palette in Basic for all the colors you'll need
Mehron Paradise Makeup Brushes for easy application
A good SFX Setting Spray to seal in your look
Start by applying the bald cap, and once applied, spritz your skin lightly with Mehron Barrier Spray. Next, take a makeup pencil to lightly outline the eyes and different areas you'll paint different colors. Next, using the brushes, mix in a little bit of water to activate the makeup and paint. Allow each layer to dry before adding the next. We recommend also filling in any larger areas before creating the darker black outlines, as it will prevent the deeper shades from mixing with the lighter ones.
When the makeup is dry, use the fine line brush to paint on a spider web pattern. If you don't love freehanding, use a lighter toned makeup pencil to draw on the pattern before painting the web.
Witch makeup look by Rachel Roll for Mehron Makeup
1. Easy Witch Halloween Makeup
The #1 most Googled Halloween costume should come as no surprise! Witch costumes and witch makeup is always a great idea for Halloween! Thankfully for you, we have several witch tutorials including a Glam Witch and a Gory Witch, so pick your poison and enjoy watching them!
Feeling Inspired?
We hope this blog has helped inspire you if you're still looking for the perfect last minute Halloween makeup or costume! Of course, we have plenty of other tutorials and inspirational blogs for you including Clown tutorials, an amazing Beetlejuice tutorial, a Glam Vampire halloween tutorial, and blog about water-activated vs alcohol-activated paint, how to use Liquid Latex, and more.
If you have any additional questions, our Beauty and SFX 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.
Fall/Winter 2022 Trend Forecast: Buyers' Edition
Our Buyers here at Camera Ready are lucky to see sneak peeks of new releases and can often see trends developing before they're officially viral on TikTok, so we asked them to share their insights into this year's hottest Fall and Winter Trends as well as their top picks to achieve each one!
EDITOR'S NOTE: Our goal is to help you feel Camera Ready no matter what, and while we love following the trends, it's important to remember to do what makes you look and feel your best! If you have any questions or want a personal recommendation, contact one of our Beauty Experts!
In this blog, we will be discussing the following popular makeup, hair, and beauty trends for FALL/WINTER 2022:
The Clean Girl Trend 2.0
Bigger & Bolder Looks
Statement Lips
Fall/Winter 2022 Makeup and Hair Trend: The Clean Girl Aesthetic, but with a Twist
We know the Clean Girl beauty trend has been around for a while now, but the newest fall and winter releases this year continue to support that this viral beauty movement (and for some, it's a lifestyle) is here to stay for a while!
Thankfully, the latest update to this trend is to make it more inclusive and achievable for every beauty lover and not just limit it to those with an already great complexion or those that like minimal coverage. This upgraded take on the Clean Beauty trend calls for more of a flush of color to the face and additional coverage.
How to Achieve the UPDATED Clean Girl Makeup Look
The overall "less is more" approach still remains the same, but this time, add a hint of blush and a tint to the lips! From multi-tasking products like Illamasqua Gel Sculpt to add dimension to the eyes and cheeks to tinted balms like Jillian Dempsey Lid and Cheek Tints for all-over color, there are plenty of on-the-go friendly pocket-sized products to create the look!
For those wanting a flush of color, try creating a monochromatic look with a product that's eye, lip, and cheek safe like Danessa Myricks Colorfix (just apply a tiny amount and diffuse the pigmentation well because these beauties are pigmented!) or one of her popular multi-purpose palettes like the best selling The Feminist or The Nudist Luxe Cream Palettes. If you're looking for a beauty product with skincare benefits, opt for a Jouer Bloom & Blush Cheek and Lip Duo!
Finish the look with lightly filledin brows with the ultra-natural looking Kevyn Aucoin True Feather Brow Marker, and you've achieved Clean Girl perfection!
PRO Tips: If you want to recreate the Clean Girl Makeup Look but have a few imperfections you'd like to cover up, opt for a lighter coverage tinted moisturizer or spot concealer.
If you have drier skin and have a hard time pulling off this minimalistic makeup look, start with a blurring and hydrating SPF like Saint Jane Luxury Sun Ritual and opt for more emollient and hydrating cream products like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush (which can also be used on the lips & eyes!) or Melt Cosmetics Blushlights.
How to Achieve the Clean Girl Hair Look
Achieving the Clean Girl Hair Look is a little trickier since every hair type has different needs (If you're still searching for your holy grail hair care, take our Hair Quiz to find your perfect products!), but the basic look you're trying to achieve is smooth, frizz-free, and hydrated hair.
If you've been on TikTok at all this summer, odds are you saw the #OlaFLEX Challenge where folks shared their routines to achieve the smooth and healthy hair this trend calls for. One of the most popular videos included a routine to create a slicked-back look that treated hair while also giving a super sleek and trendy slicked-back appearance. They used a cocktail of OLAPLEX No 7 Bonding Oil, No 6 Bond Smoother, and No 3 Hair Perfector to help restore the hair while styling it, too.
If you prefer to add just one or two products to help banish pesky flyaways, our buyers suggest R+Co Dart Pomade Stick or adding another flexible pomade to your collection, along with a great dry shampoo to extend the life of your look.
Fall/Winter 2022 Makeup Trend: Bigger and Bolder Looks
If the almost no-makeup makeup look is not your style, don't worry! This bold beauty trend encourages you to go all out and express yourself with eye-catching colors, textures, and shapes. There are no right or wrong ways to apply these looks, and cat eyes have become elongated, graphic liner is bolder and thicker, and smokey eyes are less precise and more smudgy (for the ultimate one-and-done smokey eyeshadow palette, check out Dose of Colors Smokey Soiree or Baked Brows II palettes).
Blue Eyeshadow and eyeliners trending for fall/winter 2022:
Just like in 2021, blue eyeliner and blue eyeshadow looks are trending again with celebrities like Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner joining in on the fun. However, the exact shade of blue has become more of a royal or true blue and even ethereal with duochromes and pearly shades giving this popular look a unique look.
Our buyers' top recommendations for the blue eyeshadow and eyeliner look trend include:
Lethal Cosmetics SIDE FX Gel Liner in Polarity, a mid-toned slightly metallic liner, $15.50
Jason Wu Beauty Jewel Stick Cream Eyeshadow in Blue Pearl, a shimmering cool mid-toned periwinkle, $16
Karla Cosmetics Opal Moonstone Multichrome in Moody Cow, an ultra shimmering pink with blue reflect, $29
Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Matte in Cobalt, a mid-toned blue, $18
Viseart Petites Mattes Cool Mattes Palette, $40
Sydney Grace Cream Eyeshadow in Rendezvous, a deep metallic denim, $8
Illamasqua Colouring Pencil in Debonair, vibrant sky blue, $21
Cozzette Infinite Velvet Eyeshadow in Lapis, a jewel-toned deep blue, $13
COLORFUL LOOKS AND MULTICHROMES ARE HOTTER THAN EVER:
Finally, there's no denying that multichrome and bold shades are more popular than they've ever been, so to make it easy, our buyers are sharing our best selling colorful palettes:
Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette, $125
Sydney Grace Tropicolor x The Fancy Face Palette, $60
Karla Cosmetics Romance Quad Eyeshadow Palette, $82
Kimchi Chic Beauty BFF4EVR Kimchi X Trixie: MVPalette - 01 Superstar, $45
Lethal Cosmetics Theresa is Lethal Pressed Powder Palette, $39
Fall/Winter 2022 Makeup Trend: A Statement Lip Color
While the autumn season may normally call for bolder berries and rich reds, this year's hot take on the fall lip calls for grungier and more vibrant shades that pack a punch.
From the Hailey Bieber brown lip liner craze that stirred up a lot of feelings on TikTok to rich rosy shades and rusty rich nudes, there are endless bold colors to choose from.
The trick with this trend is to keep the rest of your makeup minimal if you're opting for a true statement lip.
Our buyers' top recommendations for TRENDING FALL AND WINTER LIPSTICK SHADES:
If you're addicted to nudes: Dose of Colors Catching Feelings Lip Set Duo, $29
For the ultimate budge-proof vampy berry: Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Plum Wine (one of Danessa's personal favorites!), $19
For a rusty red that can be used on the eyes & cheeks, too: Jason Wu Beauty Hot Fluff Lipstick in Gingerbread, $12
For a cooler toned plum: Saint Jane Luxury Lip Cream in Ritual, $28
For a true rich rosy mauve: Scott Barnes Lip Fetish Liquid Lipstick in Bed of Roses, $26
For a showstopping fuschia that packs a punch, Illamasqua Ultramatter Lipstick in Honour, $22
For classic red lipstick lovers: Senna Matte Fixation in Heart Throb, $26 or Besame 1920 Besame Red Lipstick (for those that want a vibrant red), $28
PRO Tip: Lip prep is a must for bold shades like these since all eyes will be drawn to your vibrant pout. Make sure you exfoliate as needed and use a nourishing balm regularly to keep your lips in tip-top shape.
Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to give the fall and winter beauty trends a try? Click here to explore our newest arrivals and hair care. If you have any additional questions, our Beauty Advisors are here to help, so click here to send them an email!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Get the Look: Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes featuring @mtmakeup1, @makeupbychelseamarie, and @makeupandhair_sophianawabi
To help celebrate the global launch of the Kevyn Aucoin the Contour Eyeshadow Palettes, the team at Kevyn Aucoin Beauty allowed three lucky makeup artists to compete in a contest for the chance to have their work featured on the Kevyn Aucoin website! Additionally, the winning artist will receive $200 worth of Kevyn Aucoin Beauty products of their choice and a curated selection of Pro MUA Must-Haves (listed below), so be sure to find our contest post on Instagram to vote for your favorite and to support these talented artists!
**UPDATE** Congratulations to Sophia Nawabi on winning our Kevyn Aucoin the Contour Eyeshadow Palette contest and a major thank you to her team, Marcela Tobar, Chelsea Marie, and their talented teams, too!
The winning artist will win their choice of $200 worth of KAB + the Pro MUA Must-Haves below:
Sensual Skin Primer
Loose Powder
Volume Mascara
Contour Book 3.0
Making Faces book
Want to see which Kevyn Aucoin Contour Eyeshadow Palettes they used to create each look? Keep reading!
About the Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes
The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes were inspired by Kevyn's legendary techniques for contouring and were created to allow makeup artists and makeup lovers to create that same sculpted definition for their eyes. In typical Kevyn Aucoin fashion, inclusivity and ease of use no matter your level of artistry were key factors in development, and the shades and color stories were developed to hold true to the beloved artist's style.
Each palette contains 6 highly-pigmented, buildable, and blendable shades to create countless eye looks, from natural to dramatic! Talc-free finely-milled powders provide a smooth application experience and a high-impact finish that lasts. As if that wasn't great enough, they can be used wet or dry to create a look that's uniquely yours.
Marcela Tobar
Makeup on model @vinniereederr by @mtmakeup1
Based in Syracuse, NY, Marcela is a Professional Makeup Artist that has done it all from bridal to portrait and editorial to SFX.
For this look, she used the Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Medium Deep to enhance her models features. The palette has a variety of shades that lean warmer in tone and has a complete range of deeper shades including a beautiful plummy brown to build depth in the crease and to line, and it offers glowy and satin formulas to bring the features forward and to capture the light just right!
To view more of Marcela's work, visit her on Instagram: @mtmakeup1.
Sophia Nawabi
Makeup by @makeupandhair_sophianawabi , model @gabbychavesm, photographer @jachristo, retoucher @enna.retouch, hair by @crazybeauty92
Sophia Nawabi proudly serves clients in the SF, LA, & NY areas with her makeup artistry and hair styling for bridal, beauty, commercials, tv, red carpet events, and male grooming. Her passion for the arts started at a young age, and she started her professional career in Makeup and Hair at age 15. Sophia is continually inspired by her clients and the creative collaborators she works alongside.
In her looks above, she created a smokey eye with the Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Deep and the softer glam look with the Medium palette.
To view more of Sophia's work, visit her on Instagram: @makeupandhair_sophianawabi
Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Deep
Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette in Medium
Chelsea Marie
Look featuring the Medium Deep palette
Look featuring the Light palette
Makeup by @makeupbychelseamarie on model @hheaven.leigh, assisted by @_idkaye_marie
Chelsea Marie is 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 Marie dove into shades from the Light eyeshadow palette and the Medium Deep Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes. Thanks to the carefully curated shades, she was able to build depth and dimension while keeping a natural appearance to the overall makeup look.
To view more of Chelsea Marie's work, visit her on Instagram: @makeupbychelseamarie.
Are you ready to experience the Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palettes for yourself or to discover more best selling products? Explore all of the beautiful products from Kevyn Aucoin Beauty!
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Camera Ready LIVE: Danessa Myricks x @Paintedbyspencer
We are still GLOWING from the Instagram LIVE we held with two of our I Am Camera Ready PROS: Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer! If you missed it, don't worry! You can always watch the LIVE on our Instagram feed or keep reading the blog to get a quick recap of all the amazing tips, tricks, and advice they shared with us.
In this blog, Danessa Myricks & Paintedbyspencer will be sharing:
What being Camera Ready means to them
Some of the perks of "professional makeup"
A Demo of the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette
What Being Camera Ready Means to Danessa Myricks & Paintedbyspencer
This summer, we have shared our top tips to get your skin, makeup, and hair Camera Ready. To us, being Camera Ready is all about the steps and routine you follow to feel ready to face the day and express yourself. There are no defined rules that say you have to follow the same routine that others do. Being Camera Ready is a unique state of mind that each person achieves in their own way!
To Danessa Myricks, being Camera Ready is all about showing up confident no matter what. She admits it took a lot for her to grow into herself and find her own confidence and that sometimes, it can change on a daily basis. However, finding that confidence - even if it means makeup or no makeup, that’s being Camera Ready.
For Paintedbyspencer, he knows being Camera Ready can vary day to day. Some days, it is just gaining confidence through just a good skincare routine. Other times, it’s his favorite cologne. Of course, some days, it is about having a full face of great makeup! His pro tip? REST! The key to feeling Camera Ready is just being fully rested because it allows you to be your best self!
What Are Some of the Perks of Professional Makeup
Simply put, professional-grade makeup is makeup that is formulated specifically for professional makeup artists to achieve a certain finish or look. That can range from the makeup used for special effects in movies, on set of a photo shoot, for brides, and beyond. Oftentimes, but not always, these professional-grade products have higher pigmentation, unique finishes, or impressive wear times, so it's no surprise when a professional product goes viral on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube! That doesn't mean that it's better than traditional makeup! It's just created with a different purpose and goal in mind.
Another perk of professional-grade makeup is that it's often formulated so that it can be mixed with other products or textures to create all new shades, textures, and finishes. That's where Danessa Myricks Beauty comes in! Before she was creating beautiful innovative products that you'll see makeup lovers and makeup artists around the world using today, she was (and still is) in the heart of the Makeup Artist Industry both applying makeup to models and photographing them! However, after lugging around a huge kit and realizing she wanted more multipurpose products that allowed her to create the looks she was trying to achieve, she made it her mission to create those products!
That’s one of the many reasons her products are beloved by artists and makeup lovers alike. She created products that she wished she could have at her fingertips to create any look imaginable. Her goal is to create products that work on any and every model she works with. It should perform in ever scenario, for every skin tone, skin type, and age! That's where the Balm Contour, Yummy Skin Collection (including Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning Blurring Balm Powder, Infinite Chrome Flakes, ColorFix, Twin Flames, and the Lightwork Palettes came from- to give Danessa the finishes, the creative shades, and the dimension she wanted for all of her models!
The Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette Demo
Now it's time for the fun part - the demo of Danessa's newest innovation: Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette! Watch the video below, and prepare to be inspired!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
PRO Tips: How to Use the Water-Activated Aqua Chromes in the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette
So you just got the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette (perhaps you're considering it or another water-activated makeup product)- congratulations! You're in for a magical world of textures, finishes, colors, and multichromes! If you're new to using water-activated makeup, welcome to the beautiful world of unique textures and finishes! This pro-favorite product is great to create clean, crisp, highly pigmented eyeliner looks for graphic liner eyes, a pop of color, and more.
It may be a little daunting, at first, but once you've mastered the technique to use water-activated makeup, you'll be hooked. In this blog, we'll share three easy steps and a tutorial video to use the Aqua Chromes!
How to use the Danessa myricks beauty lightwork iv transcendence palette aqua chrome water-activated shades in three easy steps:
STEP 1: Add a couple of drops of water to activate the makeup
STEP 2: Swirl your brush to mix the pigment with the water
STEP 3: Use a liner brush or other tool to apply
The tools you'll want to have handy to use the Danessa myricks beauty lightwork iv transcendence palette:
The Lightwork IV Palette
A small amount of water (either in a small dish or dropper)
A thin liner brush
A paper towel or other towel to wipe your brush
How to use water-activated Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV Transcendence Aqua Chromes STEP 1: Apply a few drops of water to activate the makeup
In this step, it's important to only use a little bit of water. Start with three drops. This will allow you to achieve maximum pigmentation.
If you accidentally apply too much water, you can swiftly dab off a little with a paper towel or simply allow the water to sit on top of the makeup for a minute or two before you start to mix it. This will ensure the water softens even more of the makeup instead of only activating the top layer, resulting in a diluted mixture.
How to use water-activated Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV Transcendence Aqua Chromes STEP 2: Mix until you reach a paste-like consistency
Our favorite way to use water-activated makeup is for eyeliner or graphic eyeliner, so we often turn to a very thin eyeliner brush when using our Aqua Chromes from the Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV palette.
Taking your brush, lightly swirl and swipe it in the water you've dropped onto the Aqua Chrome shade. At first, you'll see the magical shimmer floating in the makeup, but it won't take long before the shimmer has almost "melted" into the water creating a beautiful multichrome liquid. Keep stirring! You're so close to being ready to use it!
You're looking for a thicker almost paste-like consistency, and it should stay on your brush easily and look a little thicker once it's ready. If it has become chunky or gloopy looking, add a tiny drop of water and try again.
PRO Tip: Keep a small dish of water nearby and lightly dip your brush into it to pick up the desired amount of water to work into your Aqua Chrome. This will give you optimal control while mixing and can come in handy as you work with the product, as it will start to dry up again as you're using it.
How to use water-activated Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV Transcendence Aqua Chromes STEP 3: Start playing with the makeup!
Now that your Aqua Chrome is the perfect consistency, it's time to start playing! Of course, since it's a wet formula, if you're lining your eyes, try not to blink too hard or open/close your eye until the liner has dried. Your body heat will help the liner dry pretty quickly.
Once dry, the Aqua Chrome will give you a dazzling long-lasting multichrome look! To remove, simply use your favorite cleanser or makeup remover. It will be easy to remove since it's water-activated!
PRO Tip to use the Aqua Chromes from Lightwork IV: We recommend practicing on your hand or arm until you get used to how much of the Aqua Chrome liquid to place on your brush and to see how thick you like the consistency! Wiping your brush onto a paper towel in between lining sessions will also help you create clean, crisp lines.
Watch the Video Tutorial from the Danessa Myricks Beauty Team showing how to use the Lightwork IV Transcendence Palette Aqua Chromes!
If you need more help learning how to use your new palette and water-activated makeup, our Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to contact them!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Viral Products We've Been Loving for Years
At Camera Ready, we've been providing the highest quality professional-grade products to both artists and makeup lovers for decades. That's why it's no surprise to us when the professional-grade makeup we have proudly carried for years finds itself in the social media spotlight as part of the latest makeup trends!
Keep reading to learn more about the Camera Ready products, TikTok makeup favorites, and 2022 beauty trends that have skyrocketed to social media fame.
Our Top 21 Makeup and Beauty Products that Have Gone Viral as Beauty Trends:
Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation
Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System
Ben Nye Final Seal
Ben Nye Banana Powder
Kryolan Fixing Spray, Skindinavia, Green Marble Selr Spray, & Blue Marble Selr Spray
Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray
Mehron Lipstix Lipstick Sealer
RCMA Makeup - No Color Powder & Five Color Palettes
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream & Avocado Eye Cream
Lethal Cosmetics Lethal is Dead Collab with Theresa is Dead
Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder
RCMA Cream Foundation
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation
Alcone Stop the Sweat
Face Atelier Lip Lock
Danessa Myricks Infinite Chrome Flakes
Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundation
Kim Kadashian wears Joe Blasco Ultrabase shade Olive Beige 3.
There's a reason this is one of Kim Kardashian's personal favorites and scores of artists have kept it in their kits for decades. This creamy, weatherproof, ultra lightweight foundation is packed with color to effortlessly conceal stubborn hyper-pigmentation, blemishes, and uneven skin tones. It's even been compared to another high coverage balm-like cream foundation (here's a hint: 🍎). With superior coverage and 38+ shades to choose from, there's an Ultrabase for everyone that wants to hop on the top 2022 beauty trends! Not sure what color you need? Buy a sample!
Jessica Alba demonstrated how to use the Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System on IG & in a YouTube video.
Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System
We all deserve a good self-care moment, and skincare tools have made it easier for us to achieve spa-like results in the comfort of our own homes. The Conture Skin Toning Device features three treatment programs, each uniquely designed for the face, neck or delicate areas. Use this device in conjunction with Kinetic Treatment Serum to restore radiance and firmness to your décolleté, eye area, forehead and everything in between. If this device sounds familiar, it's because Jessica Alba mentioned it in her at-home self-care beauty routine for Vogue Paris & featured it in a series of Instagram stories!
Ben Nye Final Seal as a YouTube Makeup Favorite
Jackie Aina tested (and approved) Ben Nye Final Seal as a great way to make your makeup mask-proof.
This pro staple has been around for decades, but it recently gained mainstream appeal and became one of the latest makeup and beauty trends in August 2020 thanks to Jackie Aina's Mask Proof Makeup tutorial on YouTube. Since then, this setting spray has enjoyed the spotlight on as a #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt product, as a top YouTube makeup product, and has flourished on other social media platforms, too. It's available in a variety of sizes and even a refill bottle for your convenience! Want to learn more about sealers? We're exploring the world of setting sprays in our "All About Setting Spray" blog series.
Ben Nye Banana Powder
You'll find plenty of videos about Ben Nye Banana Powder on YouTube, but NessaKAYY's video has been watched more than 445k times and compares the Banana shade with other Ben Nye Luxury Powders.
Ben Nye Banana Powder is the OG banana powder that many brands have sought to recreate in their own formulations. While it's hard to say who exactly made this powder the most popular on social media (it's been praised by Wayne Goss, Kim Kardashian, and more), there's no denying it's still a 2022 top beauty trend. In fact, Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder (don’t worry, we’ll talk more about this later) shares the same exact formula in a brightening pink shade and skyrocketed to TikTok fame thanks to influencers like @paintedbyspencer showing how it can create a healthy, glowy complexion! This versatile Banana shade softly and subtly color corrects surface redness and pink undertones, as well as neutralizes blue under eye circles. Ben Nye also offers a Light Banana Powder that is slightly lighter in tone for those that love a bright under-eye moment! It is also a great option for those with lighter complexions.
Kryolan Fixing Spray, Skindinavia, Green Marble, & Blue Marble
Makeup Artist Criss Scortezz, better known as @scortezzbeauty showcased the incredibly sealing power of Kryolan Fixing Spray on TikTok & also shared his top 5 sealers.
Odds are you've seen the viral video of Criss Scortezz showcasing the incredible sealing power of Kryolan Fixing Spray, but did you see his video about his top 5 setting sprays? We're proud to offer all of these TikTok famous makeup products right here at Camera Ready!
In addition to recommending Kryolan Fixing Spray, he also lists Ben Nye Final Seal, all Skindinavia setting sprays, Green Marble Selr Spray (created for the film industry), and Blue Marble Selr Spray (Green Marble's water-based counterpart) in his top five list. Watch the video to see which one is best suited for you!
5 Trendy Setting Sprays for the Perfect TikTok Makeup Look That Professional Makeup Artists Have Been Using for Years:
Kryolan Fixing Spray
Ben Nye Final Seal
Skindinavia setting sprays
Green Marble SeLr Spray
Blue Marble SeLr Spray
Mehron Lipstix Lipstick Sealer
Makeup YouTuber Zabrena test-drove the Mehron Lipstix Sealer and was blown away by the results.
Eat, drink and be merry without having to worry about leaving pouty traces behind thanks to this makeup trend. Mehron's LIPSTIX Lipstick Sealer smudge and waterproof formula seals color in with just a light coating to keep color from fading or transferring.
Don't believe us? Watch Zabrena's video to see how this makeup hack kept her favorite discontinued lipstick shade in place all day!
RCMA Makeup - No Color Powder & Five Color Palettes
Makeup lover Allie Glines and MUA Wayne Goss are just some of those that have raved about RCMA on social media.
Founded by renowned makeup artist Vincent JR Kehoe, The Research Council of Makeup Artists (RCMA) was organized to serve the betterment of professional-grade makeup in the film, television, and stage industries. Their wow-worthy products have become top makeup trends and often catch the eye of makeup lovers thanks to the incredible pigmentation and even better price points.
Most recently, YouTuber Allie Glines filmed a Get Ready With Me using their cream foundation and No Color Powder, and she said they had a "smoothing" and "airbrushed" look. We agree wholeheartedly, Allie!
Lethal Cosmetics Lethal is Dead Collab with Theresa is Dead
Watch Theresa is Dead's launch video and tutorial to create three very different looks using her collaboration palette.
You KNOW a product is popular when it sells out... within FIVE minutes! The Lethal is Dead Palette was gone in a flash when it launched on our website in June. YouTuber Theresa is Dead collaborated with this vegan and cruelty-free brand to create her dream palette, and it's packed with grungy blues, greens, and berry hues as a nod to the 1980s horror films she loves. While this product has now been sold out, we offer plenty of other great new arrivals from Lethal Cosmetics that are sure to create new beauty trends this year!
Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder for Your Favorite Makeup Hacks
Ben Nye Pretty Pink has been a pro favorite for years thanks to the brightening properties the shade pink has for many skin tones.
In a video posted during March 2022, @Paintedbyspencer pointed out that a very popular pink powder had sold out thanks to the latest makeup trends, but makeup artists have been using pink powders for years! He's not wrong!
Ben Nye Pretty Pink powder is roughly 1/3 of the price of the product that sold out, and that it even contains more product. Talk about a win win! To learn more about the benefits of using a pink powder and why it's become the latest makeup hack to circulate on TikTok, click here to read our blog featuring pro educator and makeup artist Terri Tomlinson.
2022 Beauty Trend - RCMA Cream Foundation
This pro favorite foundation works best with well prepped skin and when you warm it up prior to application to ensure you create thin, even layers. Enjoy the tutorial our Beauty Advisors created!
In April 2022, @Paintedbyspencer posted several videos on TikTok showcasing the beautiful finish and high pigmentation of RCMA Cream Foundation. It then skyrocketed to our viral product hall of fame for Beauty Tends 2022, thanks to its spot as a top TikTok product.
To learn more about RCMA, view our blog that explains how to use RCMA Foundation, or click here to start shopping for samples, the full-size product, or even to explore the palettes that contain more shades to contour, highlight, and create custom shades,RCMA Cream Foundation. It then skyrocketed to our viral product hall of fame for Beauty Tends 2022, thanks to its spot as a top TikTok product.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream & Avocado Eye Cream
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream has been a pro favorite for years thanks to the ultra rich yet sensitive formula, but the Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado has given it a run for it's social media cult status thanks to its nourishing formula. Both products have been circulating around TikTok, and we can personally vouch for this TikTok makeup’s viral status making it a favorite beauty trend!
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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.
I AM CAMERA READY: Camera Ready Skin
No matter what type of beauty lover you are - a makeup artist, hair stylist, makeup lover, SFX artist - the looks we create all start with the same base - our skin.
That's why skin prep is something we focus on and take great pride in offering the best skincare, skin prep, and skincare tools in the industry to tackle your biggest skincare concerns like reducing redness, flakiness, fine lines and wrinkles, dehydration, and anti-aging.
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How to Achieve Camera Ready Skin
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We've tested and sampled a LOT of skincare products, but we're sharing our favorites that we use to get ourselves (and our clients) Camera Ready to help you find a new favorite.
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Our pros are sharing their top tips to create the perfect base for fall to combat falling temperatures & drier weather.
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Skincare Tools That Are Worth the Splurge
Not all skincare tools are made equally, and that's why we're proud to offer an assortment of skincare tools that we've put to the test.
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We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more!
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.
I AM CAMERA READY: How Do Our I Am Camera Ready Pros Get Camera Ready
Now that we've discovered what being Camera Ready means to our I Am Camera Ready Pros, we want to know HOW they get Camera Ready!
If you want, you can skip ahead and click to see what products THEY use to get Camera Ready, or watch their videos below!
The Must-Have Products for Our Pros
Our I Am Camera Ready Pros include a beautiful collective of hair, makeup, skincare, and beauty loving pros and enthusiasts that make it their goal to spread positivity through their passion for makeup.
Danessa Myricks
If you've ever watched any of Danessa's get ready with me videos on social media, it's no surprise that her routine starts with skincare. She starts with her Yummy Skin Serum and allows it to sink in. Once her skin is happy and hydrated, she pops on a pair of lashes and a lip color to complete her routine.
Danessa Myricks' Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Spencer, aka @Paintedbyspencer
Spencer's routine to get Camera Ready varies depending on whether he's filming a video for social media or simply living his life without the camera turned on. Some days, it may be a full glam moment, and others, it truly is as simple as a spritz of cologne and he's out the door. However, his usual routine consists of doing his brows, a tinted lip balm, and cologne.
Spencer's Favorite Camera Ready Products
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Theresa is Dead
Meet Theresa is Dead, beauty enthusiast extraordinaire! From candid makeup reviews to fun and entertaining makeup content, you'll be up to speed on the latest trends and releases if you follow her on Instagram and YouTube.
For Theresa, being Camera Ready starts with skin prep, and if you have followed her for any length of time, you know that means she is dousing her uncooked chicken skin in Rituel de Fille Thorn Oil. and then following up with a natural-looking foundation like Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation. For blush, bronzer, and highlighter, it's no surprise that she turns to one of her favorite brands Lethal Cosmetics, and for eyes? Her Camera Ready Favorite is Viseart Violette Etendu! She completes the look with a quick spritz of R+Co Ballon Dry Volume Spray and sets her look with Melanie Mills Super Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray for all-day (and all-night) wear.
While she may be a self-proclaimed basic makeup lover, she knows how a beaming highlight can give her that added glow and confidence.
Theresa's Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Carly Jo Makeup
For Carly Jo Makeup, being Camera Ready means being ready to put her best face forward to serve her bridal clients.
Her Camera Ready routine still includes a full face of makeup, and it starts with great skin prep. Next, she creates a glowy complexion with a thin and well-blended layer of foundation and just a hint of bronzer. Neutral pink lips and minimalistic makeup follow, and that's it! She's Camera Ready!
Carly Jo's Camera Ready Favorite Products
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Emily Winters, aka @aartbyem
For Emily Winters, aka @aartbyem, being Camera Ready can take on many forms. Some days, it's just skincare and throwing her hair back into a snatched pony tail.
When it comes to her everyday version of being Camera Ready, she says she just needs her brow gel, hair spray, and self tanning products from Loving Tan.
Emily Winter's Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Anastasia Diamond Doll
For Anastasia Diamond Doll, her version of being Camera Ready relies on a full face of makeup, big lashes, and a beautiful long wig to match the energy she brings to the stage with her drag performances! She dusts off the powder from her face, adds more highlighter, and an extra pop of blush because it's an essential to her look. Then, she's Camera Ready!
Anastasia Diamond Doll's Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Alanna Castro MUA
To feel Camera Ready, Alanna Castro MUA starts with skincare prep with lots of hydration all over the face and eye lids. Then, she lets her hands express the creative freedom she feels inside. Aside from great skincare products, her everyday version of being Camera Ready includes blush, lip liner, and mascara.
Alanna Castro's Must-Have Camera Ready Products
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Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready?
We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more!
Allure Best of Beauty 2022
As soon as the Allure 'Best of Beauty' Awards are announced, we get excited to see which Camera Ready products made the cut. We're happy to report CRC proudly offers a range of hair care, makeup, skincare, and tools that have earned the coveted red stamp of approval this year! Join us in congratulating the brands that won!
To see a quick list of products that earned their claim to fame and to see which ones have been inducted into the 'Best of Beauty Hall of Fame'! Want to explore an expanded selection of Allure Best of Beauty winners? You may view winners from 2020-2022 here!
Information and image above from Allure
Best of ... SKINCARE & LIPS
COMING SOON: Loving Tan Platinum Ultimate Tanning Mousse, $34.95-$64.96
Craving the deepest, darkest tan possible? Look no further.
Made by tan lovers for the ultimate tan lover, Loving Tan Platinum Mousse is Loving Tan's deepest, darkest shade, specifically designed to give you maximum tanning results.
The professional strength formula provides you with immediate color while developing into a deep, dark, and natural-looking tan. The colour guide technology ensures an easy, streak-free application, every time.
Jason Wu Beauty Good Night Mr. Wu Lip Mask, $15
This ultra-moisturizing lip mask is a favorite for many of us here at Camera Ready Cosmetics! It is formulated with Shea Butter, Jojoba Seed Oil, and Vitamin E to help soothe and moisturize your lips while you sleep.
Best Self Tanner
Best Overnight Lip Mask
Best of ... HAIR
FEKKAI Clean Stylers Straight Balm, $12-26
Introducing a revolutionary, hybrid blowout balm that easily straightens and transforms frizzy and unruly hair into sleek, liquid glass hair, Fekkai's Straight Balm provides 24-hour frizz control and 450° heat protection along with keratin repair and breakage reduction. This balm is part of the Clean Styler Collection; stylers that treat and treatments that style.
Along with PhytoVie® Defense that has been scientifically proven to offer 24-hour frizz control and heat protection at 450°F, this Straight Balm contains Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (a vegan alternative to keratin) that restores, improves hair structure, and reduces breakage. It also includes Phytenso™, a biolipid complex, that serves as a natural alternative to chemical straightening by coating and elongating each strand. It seals lifted cuticles and repairs split ends as well.
Fekkai's Straight Balm is safe for all hair types including keratin and color-treated hair. It is ideal for thick, unruly, and frizzy-prone hair.
Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray, $32
According to Allure, this pro-favorite spray won because it "adds a little something-something to hair best described with words like 'bleh,' 'blah,' and 'meh.' A patented molecule increases the space between hair fibers for a lifted effect that lasts all day."
Best Blowout Balm
Best Volumizer
Best of ... TOOLS
Tweezerman Classic Slant Tweezer, $12
If you feel like you're having deja vu, you're not. Tweezerman's Classic Slant Tweezer has been deemed the best tweezer for several years! Famous for its precision, the Slant Tweezer is consistently acclaimed as setting the standard for excellence and quality. With perfectly aligned, hand-finished tips that grab the hair every time, these stainless steel tweezers have been the choice of make-up artists, celebrities, and beauty professionals for over 30 years.
BeautyBlender The Original Makeup Sponge, $20
It may come as no surprise that this makeup sponge made the list again this year. In fact, this is the tenth time it's earned the Allure Best of title! Access hard-to-reach areas with stunning ease. The suede texture is sensual to the touch and features unique curves that fit the contours of your face, leaving makeup undetectable. Ideal for applying foundation, powder, BB + CC cream, cream blush, and powder. For best results, wet the sponge before applying makeup. At Camera Ready, we proudly offer a special professional value pack with six BeautyBlenders and a Solid Cleanser.
Best Tweezers
Best Makeup Sponge
Best of .... MAKEUP
Stila Stay All Day Dual-Ended Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $28
It was another great year for Stila as their Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliners took won the title of Allure Best of Beauty 2022 for Liquid Eyeliner. Available in a variety of shades, you'll find this eyeliner pen in a lot of makeup lovers' collections!
Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer+ Hydrating Primer, $16-42
Smooth, blur, hydrate, and protect from environmental aggressors with this lightweight niacinamide infused primer.
This primer creates a breathable lightweight barrier with triple hyaluronic acid + niacinamide for super hydrated skin. The lightweight formula smooths and blurs. Silkscreen complex protects against pollution, blue light, and environmental aggressors, while hydrating skin.
Available in two sizes.
Laura Mercier Translucent Pressed Powder, $39
This high-performance translucent powder sets makeup for up to 12-hour wear without weight or texture. Wears comfortably while helping control shine and blurring the appearance of pores and imperfections. Applies evenly. Blends effortlessly. No photo-flashback and available in two shades.
Ardell Individual Lashes, prices vary per pack
Lashes are a must-have for many makeup artists, but the latest trends rely on individual lashes to create a more customized look for each client! That's why we're not surprised Ardell's Individual Lashes were named Allure's Best of for 2022!
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder, $5.99-$36
We're elated to hear Danessa Myricks won another Allure Best of Beauty Award (her Colorfix had won previously) for her innovative Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder! This scientifically-based formula reduces texture, boosts coverage, and blurs while it also balances oils throughout the day while maintaining hydration. Powered by Upsalite a Swedish super ingredient that encapsulates and balances sebum and sweat throughout the day.
Best Primer
Best Liquid Eyeliner
Best Pressed Powder
Best Individual Lashes
Best Beauty Breakthrough
Shop the Winners
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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.
I AM CAMERA READY HAIR: How to Style & Care For Curly and Coily Hair
If you've been wondering how to take care of curls and coily hair right now (or at any time really), Fekkai's resident curl and coil expert April Story is going deep on everything you need to know about tighter hair textures and the products you shouldn't live without.
In this blog, Fekkai's Curly and Coily Hair Expert will Cover:
The importance of knowing your curl pattern
Eliminating certain ingredients from your routine to enhance your curls
How to protect curly and coily hair from drying out
How often to shampoo and cleanse curly and coily hair
The best way to dry curly and coily hair
How to maintain a good balance of moisture and protein for curly and coily hair
How heat styling impacts curls and coils
How and when you should brush and detangle your curls and coils
How to tell if your curly or coily hair is damaged
How to co-wash curly and coily hair
Images and information courtesy of the FEKKAI team
Some of the most famous women throughout history have had curls: think Beyonce, Sarah Jessica Parker and the list goes on. It's the versatility of curls we love because you can wear them as voluminous and big as you want and then straighten them and go for a super sleek style.
For us and the Fekkai team, curls represent natural beauty and embracing your hair's uniqueness. We know waves, curls, and coils do require different care and a different approach than straighter textures. There's no one-size-fits-all method and most women's hair features a few different kinds of curl patterns.
KNOWING YOUR CURL PATTERN IS A GREAT PLACE TO START
"There are a range of curl patterns from wavy to kinky," April advises. "The beauty industry uses codes 2A to 4C as a reference to determine the characteristics and texture of your hair. These codes can get confusing at times because most people have a combination of textures. However, you can use this as a starting guide to educate yourself on products to use, daily maintenance and care, and style options."
ELIMINATE CONTROVERSIAL INGREDIENTS FROM YOUR ROUTINE
Of silicones, they "are not water soluble and difficult to remove, which means they can cause buildup that weighs your curls down and diminishes definition," April explains. "For Types 2 and 3, silicone can be too heavy and straighten out some of your curls causing a visible difference in your curl patterns. If this occurs use a clarifying shampoo to help remove buildup. Then, follow up with a deep conditioning hair mask (silicone-free of course)."
Sulfates strip hair of its natural oils and dehydrate your curls, which causes dryness and frizz. "We, curly girls, already struggle with dry ends so don’t exacerbate it for a good lather," she recommends.
PROTECT YOUR HAIR FROM MOISTURE LOSS BY WRAPPING IT IN SILK NIGHTLY
"Consider wrapping your hair in a silk scarf or sleeping on a silk pillowcase." According to April, this helps preserve your curl pattern and reduce friction throughout the night. "Cotton depletes your strands of its natural oils. So make the switch," and thank her later!
PRO Tip: It’s also a great add-on to your skincare routine for the same reasons.
KEEP SHAMPOOING TO A MINIMUM AND ALWAYS USE A CONDITIONER
Some people shampoo their hair more often than others for various reasons like regular workouts, high sebum production, or the summertime heat. "I get it, honestly, but also keep in mind that over shampooing dries out your curls and we need our natural oils," April emphasizes. "We curly girls are usually towards the drier end of the spectrum. Because we have curls, coils, and kinks we don’t dry brush our hair often which means our natural oils are not being distributed from roots to end evenly." So, we must infuse in that moisture in other ways, including through conditioners for example. "A hydrating conditioner that works with your curly hair will help provide a healthy dose of hydration, nourishment, and protection."
Quick tip: If your curls tend to fall flat at the crown, rinse your hair upside down in the shower. "This allows the roots to lift. Rinsing with your head backwards (totally normal) flattens the root decreasing volume. For a voluminous look, you can apply this same method when diffusing."
OPT FOR AIR DRYING AND DIFFUSING
"This limits direct heat to your curls and reduces friction that disturbs your hair's consistency, causing frizz and dryness."
MAINTAIN A BALANCE OF MOISTURE AND PROTEIN
April feels this is the most valuable advice she can give anyone in maintaining healthy hair. "There are so many contributing factors in our daily routines that will provoke damage," she alerts. "So, I say live your best life, get those highlights and curl your hair every once in a while, but the key is to pay attention to your hair. It will tell you what it needs. An elasticity check will allow you to determine if your hair needs protein or moisture, by the way your hair reacts."
Here's how you do one: "Take 3 to 4 strands of hair, holding the ends and the mid-lengths, then stretch it. If your hair doesn’t stretch and breaks then most likely you need moisture for dryness. If your hair stretches and doesn’t break and feels very soft and slightly gummy, then you most likely will need protein for strength.
ANY TYPE OF HEAT STYLING CAN HAVE A DAMAGING IMPACT ON YOUR HAIR
"This depends on many varying factors, thickness, density, porosity, and current state." April advises that is fine in moderation. "If a few curls are inconsistent, use a tiny iron on low heat to touch up that curl. Diffuse your hair on low heat and air dry when you can." But "in moderation" does not mean daily, "Maximum 1-2 times per week. Flat ironing once a week is fine, but you should expect some damage. Remedy that by doing a conditioning hair mask during the following week and a cleansing and co-washing session."
HOW AND WHEN YOU SHOULD BRUSH AND DETANGLE YOUR HAIR ARE DEPENDENT ON YOUR TEXTURE AND DESIRED END RESULT
April's most important tip here: detangle on wash days. "Allow the pressure from the shower and conditioner to help you," she shares. "Conditioner helps with the slip, making detangling an easy task. Use a wide tooth comb, a flexible detangling brush, or even your fingers. Always start from the ends and work your way up."
THE BEST WAY TO TELL IF YOUR CURLY HAIR IS DAMAGED? TOUCH IT
"Look at it," April suggests. "How does it feel? Does it look dull? Is it tangling easily?" Is your curl and its shape off? There’s your answer. "Do an elasticity test to see you if you’re more in need of moisture or protein." Then after determining that, select hair care products accordingly. "Do bi-weekly hair masks." Then see your stylist or a curl expert like April for a haircut and shaping.
LESS IS MORE FOR SUMMERTIME CURL AND COIL CARE
Though we love the thrill of new beauty products, you don't need a slew to get amazing curls and coils. "Choose one or two styling products and let nature do the rest," April recommends. "I would always suggest a hair milk or leave-in conditioner of some sort, and a hair cream or gel depending on your texture. Scrunch or twist your hair as desired for style, after shampooing or co-washing. Go out get some fresh air; allow the sun to dry your hair." The summer season is all about showing your curls and coils and allowing them time to just be and build strength.
HERE'S A SAMPLE CLEANSING ROUTINE
"Shampoo (with sulfate-free shampoo) once a week, once every other week, or even monthly for some of my coiled girls," April affirms. "It varies depending on your hair texture. Shampoos are designed to lift buildup from your scalp and hair. So it is absolutely necessary, but in moderation." Waves, curls, and coils need their natural oils for moisture and to maintain a healthy scalp.
She continues, "deep condition and mask during every shampoo cycle." Leave it in and because, why not? "Your curls can always use a moisture or protein boost."
HEARD OF CO-WASHING? HERE'S HOW TO DO IT
Co-washing is simply using a conditioner to cleanse and infuse additional moisture into your hair. "Conditioner is designed to stick to the hair and seal the shaft, creating a protective coat," April informs. "Think of it like this, shampoo removes buildup and conditioner cleanses better than just plain water. You can co-wash everyday but remember, it doesn’t remove heavy buildup. I typically co-wash after day two to add moisture and redefine my curls." Co-washing can be done in between shampooing cycles, but shouldn't be used as a replacement.
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Are you create your perfect curly or coily hair routine? Explore Fekkai's line of clean hair care to start living your best curly hair life, or click here to contact one of our Beauty Experts for more tips.
Are You Camera Ready?
We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & 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.
I AM CAMERA READY HAIR: Slicked Back Ballerina Bun with Jillian Dempsey Roomie Pomade
Whether you're wanting to create a slicked back bun to complement your clean girl makeup look or want to channel your innner ballerina chic and rockstar sexy, the slicked-back-bun is back in a big way, and all you need to DIY is the Jillian Dempsey Roomie Hair Pomade, a few hair pins, and this quick and easy 3-step tutorial from Jillian Dempsey!
Video Tutorial from Jillian Dempsey
BALLERINA BUN HAIR TUTORIAL STEP 1: Brush Your Hair Into a Ponytail
Pull hair back in a high and tight ponytail, leaving a 1.5 inch section loose on each side with your natural part still showing.
BALLERINA BUN HAIR TUTORIAL STEP 2: Create the Bun
Warm a dollop or Roomie in your palms and slick your hair away from the face, then add a thin layer of pomade to your ponytail and twist it into a bun. Secure the ends with hair pins or a second hair tie. Pull hair back in a high and tight ponytail, leaving a 1.5 inch section loose on each side.
BALLERINA BUN HAIR TUTORIAL STEP 3: Brush Everything Into Place and Secure with Hair Pins
Use a bristle brush to smooth the loose pieces back into the bun, keeping the part visible, twist ends around the bun, and secure with hair pins. Your Ballerina Bun is Camera Ready!
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Are you create your own perfect ballerina bun or to discover great beauty products to enhance your clean girl routine? Explore Jillian Dempsey pomade and her finger-friendly line of makeup!
Are You Camera Ready?
We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & 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.
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