EDUCATION AT CAMERA READY

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

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 LEARN MORE EmbryolisseLait Crème Concentrè LEARN MORE InglotDuraline LEARN MORE CozzetteMatrix Mixing Liquid LEARN MORE CozzetteCrystal Cream Eye Shadow Compact LEARN MORE 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. Danessa Myricks BeautyIlluminating Veil LEARN MORE Danessa Myricks BeautyLightwork Palette LEARN MORE Melanie Mills HollywoodSuper Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray LEARN MORE MehronMetallic Powder with Mixing Liquid LEARN MORE Lit CosmeticsGlam Glue Lash Glue LEARN MORE Lit CosmeticsGlitter LEARN MORE InglotSparkling Dust FEB LEARN MORE Melanie Mills HollywoodGleam Face & Body Radiance 1oz. LEARN MORE 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! IGKHot Girls Hydrating Shampoo LEARN MORE IGKHot Girls Hydrating Conditioner LEARN MORE OribeSupershine Moisturizing Cream LEARN MORE R+CoBleu Smooth & Seal Blow Dry Mist LEARN MORE Feeling Inspired? Are you ready to unlock your holiday glow? Click here to explore our newest arrivals. Want extra tips and tricks? Our beauty advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message!

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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRC | Pro Makeup Store (@camerareadycosmetics) 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. Feeling Inspired? 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.