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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! 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 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.

While many of us look forward to the fall season because it means lower temperature and humidity, it can also take a toll on our skin, and in turn, how our makeup applies. Dryness, flakiness, itchiness, and dull skin. We've got the perfect products to help ease the effects of the fall and winter months! Our team of beauty experts has created this blog to answer their most frequently asked skin prep and skincare questions to help you combat those dreaded fall and winter skincare woes! At Home Skincare Tips to Help Prevent Dullness and Dryness We know there is no perfect product that works for everyone and every skin type, but our skincare experts have compiled a list of Dos and Don'ts below to help take care of your skin during the cooler and drier months. Fall and Winter Skincare DOs: Consider using a humidifier at night and in your office to ensure the air doesn't become too dry Do turn down the temperature when you shower Drink more water than normal Consider adding a body and facial oil to your routine Fall and Winter Skincare Don'ts: Do not over-exfoliate! This can damage your skin and cause it to become sensitized Do not try to heal damaged or very irritated skin without consulting a skincare expert or your dermatologist. Your skin can become inflamed, flaky, and cracked for many reasons, and they will help you determine the root cause Do not forget sun protection! How to Prep 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. The Best Facial Cleansers for Dry Skin and Cooler Weather: 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. If you need to exfoliate dull, dry, flaky skin, do it very gently: The goal here is to exfoliate as gently as possible to avoid damaging your skin's natural barrier or removing too much skin if you're already experiencing flaking. 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. Similarly, Koh Gen Do Gommage Soft Gel from their Spa Line relies on four types of fermented fruit extracts to gently exfoliate (without the need to scrub!) but adds in soft rubbery spheres to whisk away dullness. A soothing blend of natural mineral water and hyaluronic acid quenches skin while the gommage stimulates cell turnover and removes pore impurities If a few dry patches remain, add a few drops of Bioderma Hydrabio H2O on a cotton pad to lightly sweep away any stubborn patches and to add extra moisture. PRO Tip: Instead of using these targeted treatments all over the face, focus on problem areas only.   Skin Prep for Extra Stubborn Dry Patches Sheet masks are for more than just self care! These handy single-use skincare treatments are essential for those in need of a quick boost of hydration. We offer a range of pro-approved facial sheet masks, undereye patches, and lip treatments to ensure you get all the extra moisture that your skin craves. Extra Skin Prep Products For Makeup Artists to Combat Dull, Dry, and Flaky Skin: 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. If you are hoping to hydrate while also providing an extra bit of treatment to the skin, we have been reaching for Saint Jane The C-Drops. The innovative, glycerin-encapsulated Vitamin C ensures visibly brighter, resurfaced skin. Packed with 20% Vitamin C and citrus botanicals, each drop delivers maximum penetration to the skin’s deepest layers. In addition to giving you an instant perk-me-up with the natural citrus scent, it leaves the skin glowing! For best results, layer underneath a Beauty Oil. The Best Facial Moisturizers for Dry Skin: 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 Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate Sensitive 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 or hydrating patches on troublesome spots immediately after cleansing and before moisturizing.   How to Adjust Foundation Application When You Have Dry or Flaky Skin We know not everyone likes to wear foundation, but if you're hoping to amp up the glam with a full face of makeup, these tips are for you! The best tip we can share is to work in thinner layers as you build up coverage and to reply on spot concealing to cover stubborn dark spots and imperfections. 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. The Best Powders to Set Makeup for Dry Skin Types or During the Fall and Winter If you have dry skin, you likely avoid using a makeup setting powder. However, there are plenty of options that are great for dry skin types! Powders formulated with hyaluronic acid are a great choice because they'll keep your complexion looking smoother for 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. How to Set Makeup on Dry Skin The same tips apply to powder as they do for foundation: Less is more. If you want to set your entire face, use a fluffy brush to apply a light dusting of powder. For areas where your makeup tends to fade away faster, use a powder puff for a more precise application. 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. Feeling Inspired? 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.

When it comes to Halloween Makeup Looks, you can really go all out with a Skull Makeup Look! There are a wide range of ways to doll up your skull makeup, from rhinestones to glitter, but in this skull SFX tutorial, we'll show you how @alice_crue created an eyecatching neon skull that will catch lots of compliments! Products Mentioned Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - White LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Black LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup Neon UV Glow Palette LEARN MORE The List of Products Used to Create a Neon Skull SFX Makeup Look Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Black, $11.95 Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in White, $11.95 Mehron Paradise Makeup Neon UV Glow Palette, $34.95 TOTAL: $46.90 Buy All Step 1: Prep Your Skin & Block Your Eyebrows First, cleanse your face and do not moisturize. Instead, use Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer. Next, use your favorite method and products to block your eyebrows. Step 2: Map Out the Skull with a Makeup Pencil Take a makeup pencil and draw an outline of the jaw bone, eye socket, nose socket, teeth, clavicles, and neck. Alice prefers to use a brown pencil instead of a black pencil because she finds it easier to paint without worrying about the black makeup mixing in with the paint she uses to fill inside. Step 3: Use the Water-Activated UV Neon Paradise Paint Palette to Color the Outline for the Skull Using the Mehron Paradise Brush Set, use your favorite shades to cover the outlines you just drew with the pencil. Alice likes to create an ombre effect and use different colors along each line because it gives a more interesting look to her skull. For the teeth, fill in each tooth completely, as you will outline them with black later. Once the outlines have all been painted, allow them to dry. Next, fill in the eye sockets, inside of the mouth, and inner part of the nose socket with Black Paradise Paint. Once that area has dried, paint the neck and check outside of the bones you created earlier. Step 4: Highlight the Outlines with White Paradise Paint Using one of the finer detail brushes from the Mehron Paradise Brush Set, add a few white lines to the rainbow outlines you painted on in step 3. You can even add a few highlights to the teeth! Step 5: Add UV-Reactive Effects to the Look Taking a medium-sized Paradise Brush, take the shade that looks white from the UV Neon Palette, and fill in the “blank” areas of your face. Although the shade looks white, it’s actually UV-Reactive and will glow under the black light! Allow the paint to dry and set with setting spray, and that’s it! Your Neon Skull is Camera Ready! You're Camera Ready! Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel!  We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! 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: Harley Quinn Makeup Tutorial with Caykeface Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell Avatar Blue Alien Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft 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.

At Camera Ready, we take pride in offering the best products in the industry and have incredibly high standards for the makeup, tools, skincare, and hair care we have within our own collections. This month we're featuring our top skincare picks as part of I Am Camera Ready. The most important part of being camera ready is finding what puts an extra bounce in your step, stand a little taller, or makes you feel your best! That's why we are sharing our top hair care picks to get Camera Ready! Chelsie's Top Picks The aches and pains I've gotten after being hunched over a computer 24/7 have not been fun! I decided to try I-Recover Mind & Body Gel on a whim and the trajectory of my life completely changed. The menthol scent and feel bring back childhood memories of my parents constantly using Vicks Vapor Rub as a "cure-all" but this one is so invigorating, that it instantly puts my muscles at ease! Its gel-like consistency makes it lightweight and easy to apply throughout the entire day (which I do probably way more times than I need to). With the Lavender and Patchouli essential oils infused, it has that perfect spa aroma, which is perfect to feel relaxed before bed! No more aches waking you up at night! :-) We all love a 2-in-1, but Saint Jane delivered on this 3-in 1 sunscreen! I'm always down for fewer steps, and this sunscreen does it all, with the sunscreen element being Zinc Oxide, a physical sunscreen, it won't cause any irritation, BUT will not leave a white or purple cast, even when following the "two-finger rule"! It also has blurring properties, which makes for a great primer or even for no-makeup days! With Desert Rose, Hibiscus, and Jasmine, it delivers intense hydration AND soothes the skin, I don't need anything else! Maria's Top Picks I am a huge supporter of being proud of your smile lines and wrinkles that you earn along the way! However, I do enjoy taking care of my skin and using products and tool to target certain areas that may be showing signs of aging before the others. I was a tanning salon addict in college, and my monolid eyelids are showing signs of UV-damage because the delicate skin around my eyes has started becoming more wrinkly when compared to the rest of my face and body. I have one eyelid in particular that now folds differently than the other, as a result, but the NuFACE Trinity Pro with the ELE attachment has helped firm up and even up that area so that my eyes appear more even now! I use it at least 5 times a week and allow the microcurrent to "tone" my eye area and also concentrate on my forehead, and it's amazing! Whenever I make a frowning or serious face, the lines that normally would show up are far less prominent, and the muscle also feel more relaxed. In between sessions, I'll often use my NuFACE Fix for a quick skin firming and plumping session, too, especially for my lips! I had previously named my favorite self tanning product (The St. Tropez Classic Bronzing Mousse), but part of ensuring my self tan is even and lasts as long as possible is exfoliation. I don't like relying on scrubs or body washes with exfoliating beads because they also contain moisturizers that may prevent certain areas of my skin from absorbing the self tanning product evenly, so I rely on the Esker Beauty Body Plane to gently and effectively slough off any dry and dead skin cells without introducing additional product to my skin. I just take a warm shower, allow my skin to soften up with the heat and moisture, and I gently glide the tool across my skin. It's wild how much the tool will gently scrape away! My tans now last longer and fade evenly. It's a must-have skincare tool, in my opinion! Holly's Top Picks The Makeup Eraser is a travel staple for me!!! I love using this when I'm on the go and don't want to bring my entire skincare routine with me! This really does remove all the makeup, probably even better than a makeup wipe. Plus, it's easy to clean and doesn't take up any space in my travel bags! I will recommend this over and over again for those guys and gals on the go! I love using these eye gels when I have a few more minutes in the morning to pamper myself before work. I love to store them in the fridge so that they are nice and cold for my under eyes in the mornings to wake me up! I am all about a nice and healthy glow. These help me achieve that when I need a little boost in my skincare regimen to make my skin POP! Calvin's Top Picks SPF whitecast? No problem. Try the Peter Thomas Roth Max Clear SPF 45. No white residue helps to even out discoloration and uneven skin tone and dries down like a smoothing primer. Wear it alone or under makeup. Just don't forget your sunscreen! No more tired eyes. It's time to wake up and shine. The Embryolisse Radiant Eye Stick to the rescue! Brighten, tighten and firm all while soft light-reflectors give you the look of 10 hours of dreamy, sleep. Wear it alone for hydration and brightness or under your favorite concealer for a radiant boost. Good morning bright eyes. Liz's Top Picks I hate undereye patches that are goopy and slide down your face instead of working the miracle I need under my eyes. Kovo's undereye patches are amazing! I love their application and how I can get chores done while I wear them around...all without them sliding out of place. They are cooling and leave my eyes soothed and ready to take on the day. Perfect for days when my allergies attack. When I first saw this product, I thought it was a gimmick. Turns out I was wrong. The Blotter Baby Mattifying Roller is my new go-to for touching up oily areas on my face. It's so much easier and more sustainable than old-school blotting wipes, and it removes my makeup with the oil. It's perfect for on the go in your kit or your purse. Morgan's Top Picks For someone with dry skin, I have experimented with various cleansers to find one that doesn't stripped my skin or make it too oily. My skin generally feels overly oily after using a balm cleanser, and I feel like I should wash it again. On the other side, my skin gets dry after using most gel cleansers. The Cream Cleaner from Senna leaves my skin in a wonderful middle ground. It moisturizes while not leaving a greasy feeling. It also contains aloe to soothe any irritation. I believe in treating your skin at a young age, I have even started my toddlers on a simple skincare regimen. Skincare is crucial to maintaining healthy skin, therefore including natural substances that we don't receive enough of due to our eating habits or environments into your regimen is a fantastic approach to keeping heathy skin. Squalene can be found in foods we eat to smooth and hydrate our skin. The Squalane Facial Oil is fantastic since it comes from a natural source—olives—isn't oily and it moisturizes. Jess's Top Picks A staple in my morning + nighttime routine, the Essential Lip Enhancer is one of my fav products to start and end my day with! Post teeth-brushing, I apply a thin coat on my lips to keep them hydrated and looking their best. Not only does it look great, but the combo of Vitamin C, Jojoba oils, and Shea butter also keep my lips in top-notch kissable shape 💋 As I have recently been taught the importance of exfoliating (😬), I figured it was time to invest in a solid product to do the job. I have yet to meet a Kiels product I didn't love, and here we are! The Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro Dermabrasion puts in WORK and helps even out my texture while also managing to keep my skin (as close as it can get tbh) baby smooth. Morgan's Top Picks Dull and dry skin? Not with the Revitalizing Nourishing Cream from Avène. The texture is not too heavy or greasy and absorbs quickly into my skin, making it perfect for the summer and humid climates. I have dry and sensitive skin and am always skeptical when trying new skincare lines, but Avene's formula didn't irritate my skin. The vitamin and lipid rich complex work to replenish your skin to help restore a healthy barrier. My skin has never felt better! Break It Down Waterproof Makeup Remover really does break down all of your makeup. I use this as the first step in my double cleansing routine in the evenings to melt away my full face of makeup. It removes my waterproof mascara with ease and doesn't leave me with raccoon eyes. The hydrating formula doesn't leave my face feeling stripped or irritated. I follow up with a creamy cleanser and enjoy my nourished and clean skin. Marcelina's Top Picks Makeup Melt is a simple spray that LITERALLY MELTS MY FACE (of makeup.) It's strong enough to take off alcohol-based airbrush makeup and gentle enough to keep from stripping my skin. It's formulated with antioxidants to leave your skin bright and clean after removing your makeup. PPI Telesis Super Solv Extra Strength Adhesive Remover takes the day away! It can remove Spirit Gum, tough glues, and prosthetic adhesives that you may use for a Halloween special effects makeup look. A little goes a long way and it doesn't leave a residue on your skin. Pick up one before you try out your next special effects makeup look, you won't regret it! Feeling Inspired? Ready to experience the products we can't get enough of? Click here to start exploring or top picks or click below to discover more great products. To learn more about our top picks from 2021, click here. Want to create your perfect makeup, hair care, or skincare routine? Our team of Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message! EXPLORE HAIR CARE EXPLORE SKINCARE EXPLORE SKINCARE TOOLS About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

Last year, we shared a five-step routine to achieve an endless summer glow, but this time, we're helping you achieve Camera Ready skin for your next big event, wedding, red carpet affair, and beyond! These products have been beloved by makeup artists and stylists, so you know they're add to cart worthy. In this blog, we will be sharing body glow and tanning tips about: The best exfoliating products and tools The best products to create a custom tan The best products to achieve a natural or radiant glow Step 1: Exfoliate with a great scrub or tool It may seem counterintuitive to spend extra time pampering the rest of your body when it's mostly covered during the fall and winter, but a little extra TLC during these cooler and drier months will actually go a long way to boost your mood and overall skin health! We're proud to offer a range of skincare brands including cleaner beauty brands and brands that have a rich history in the pharmaceutical and dermatology industries like Avene, Kiehl's, and Bioderma. The right exfoliating tools and products can help reduce the effects of keratosis pilaris, keep eczema outbreaks from getting worse, and can help slow the signs of aging. The right exfoliating routine can prevent skin flakiness and cracks. If you're seeking a scrub that smells like you're on vacation, Indie Lee's Coconut Citrus Scrub is a CRC favorite because it has a tropical scent that will uplift your mood while gently washing away dull dry skin. For a gentle scrub that can be used daily, we recommend Kiehl's Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Body Polish. If you're noticing flaky or dull skin, using a body brush or the Esker Body Plane can help whisk away dead skin cells while also increasing the blood flow to the skin's surface. This step is extra important if you plan to self-tan, so exfoliate well before applying a self-tanner. If you're not planning to self-tan, lock in hydration with a great moisturizer like Saint Jane Luxury Body Serum which provides nourishment through plant-based botanicals and CBD to calm irritated skin. Step 2: Customize your perfect tan Gone are the days of patchy orange tans! Self-tanning products have come a long way, and the latest tanning trend allows you to customize a blend that's perfect for you! Ever since we added St. Tropez Luxe Tan Drops to our lineup of self-tanning products, they've quickly become one of our self-tanning best sellers because they allow you to choose how deep you want your tan to be. You simply add a few drops (2 = Light, 4 = Medium golden tan, 6 = Deep bronze) to your favorite moisturizer to determine how much of a bronzed look you'd like to achieve. They're also infused with 100% natural tanning active, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Echinacea, and Acerola Cherry extract rich in Vitamins C & E to help plump, protect, smooth fine lines, reduce redness, and give a natural sunkissed glow. For more advanced self-tanners, Temptu offers an airbrush self-tanning formula that gives you long-lasting results! Complete with an exfoliating prep product infused with antioxidants and skin conditioning ingredients, their self-tanning solution allows you to reach even the toughest to reach places of your body with the continuous mist application Temptu users have loved for decades! We know not everyone wants a sunless tan, but it can be an easy way to give you that summertime vibe no matter the season. If you want a quick pick-me-up and temporary glow, try St. Tropez One Night Only Mist.  This streak-free bronzer mist delivers a natural, light to medium tan that lasts for up to 24 hours, with no transfer. With Rainmac™ Technology, this spray simply washes off with soap and water. Plus, it can be used on the face and on the body. Step 3: Create a custom glow with a luminous body shimmer or radiant lotion No matter if you self-tan or love to enhance your natural complexion, this is a step that everyone can enjoy! Our favorite body glow products are easy to apply and can be found at photoshoots worldwide, as they can make your skin look healthier, hide minor imperfections, and provide extra hydration. Melanie Mills Hollywood has a line of body glow products that award-winning makeup artist Melanie Mills developed for "Dancing with the Stars". Her Gleam Face and Body Radiance comes in six shades to enhance every skin tone, and they can be mixed with other shades and your favorite complexion products to give you a custom glow. Best selling shades include Disco Gold and Peach Deluxe. This lovely glow doesn't transfer to your clothes once set, and add her viral favorite Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray for extended wear. Not sure what shade to get? We also offer mini kits for you to experience this beautiful formula in a range of shades! If you want to amp up the bling factor, consider a shimmering formula like Melt Cosmetics SexFoil Digital Liquid Highlighter. Scott Barnes Body Bling is another fan favorite. Beauty expert and Hollywood makeup artist Scott Barnes created this blockbuster signature product, known as the "bronzer to the stars." Available in either a powder or lotion formulation, both body glow products provide a luminous imperfection blurring effect that also photographs beautifully. Massage a small amount onto legs, shoulders, and collarbone for a glow that makes this bronzer the go-to for Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, and Mary J. Blige. For those with fairer complexions, Red Carpet Kolour offers a universal shade that creates a luminous pearly glow that is perfect for brides and photoshoots that require just a hint of glow.   Bonus Tips to Achieve an Endless Summer Glow Extra Glow Tips: Of course, the best way to achieve a healthy glow is to properly cleanse and hydrate your skin. It may be tempting to opt for a shimmery body wash, but most of that glow goes down the drain. For a pro-approved glow-inducing wash, we recommend Bioderma Atoderm Shower Gel for those that crave extra moisture. After moisturizing, consider sealing the moisture in with a body oil, and use a humidifier at night to prevent your skin from losing moisture while you sleep. Finally, protecting your skin is the most important step of all, no matter the time of the year! While you may not spend as much time outdoors during the cooler months, the sun's rays can still reach your skin if you're sitting by a window or during shorter trips outdoors. For the face, try a skin-perfecting and priming sun care product like Saint Jane Luxury Sun Ritual. Celebrity makeup artists and even Gucci Westman have been spotted using this new sun protection product in their own routines! Feeling Inspired? We hope you enjoyed learning more about our favorite products to give you luminous healthy looking-skin for all seasons! If you want to learn more about any of the products mentioned or need another recommendation, our Beauty Advisors are here to help. 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.

Let's face it. Skincare routines can be daunting. What comes first, a serum or an essence? Should you use a facial oil before a moisturizer or after? Indie Lee and our own skincare experts chipped in to help answer those questions and more! How to Layer Skincare The more products you use, the more important proper layering becomes. Layering is particularly important when it comes to the texture and concentration of your products. A rule of thumb we like to follow is to start with your lightest textures and highest concentrations, like toners, essences, and serums. End with your heavier textures like your moisturizers and oils. This helps with absorption into the skin and efficacy of your products so they can do what they’re intended to do. When and Where Should You Apply Eye Products? Unsure of your eye products? Your eye product can really go over or under the rest of your skincare routine, and it tends to be applied based on preference. The goal of many eye creams is to lock in extra hydration to prevent the delicate skin around our eyes from getting dry throughout the day. Since most skincare products nowadays are intended to be used on specific areas of your face to target skincare needs, we actually recommend using each product exactly where the name states. Reserve your eye products for the skin immediately around your eyes, and apply your facial moisturizer to the rest of your face. Doubling up on facial moisturizer and eye product around your eyes won't necessarily result in that area being twice as moisturized. An important note is that you don't need a moisturizer specifically for your eye area. Instead, it's more important to carefully check the ingredients of the moisturizer you're using for your face to see if it has any areas that might irritate your eyes. When in doubt, check with one of our beauty experts, a dermatologist, or an esthetician. Our tip: If you’re using an eye serum, layer in the same step as your facial serums, before your moisturizer. If you’re using an eye cream, layer last! Eye creams are usually rich and as a result thicker in texture, so it’s a good idea to end your routine with them. How Much of My Skincare Products Should I Use? It may be tempting to use more product because it may feel like the more you use, the more effective it will be. However, Indie Lee created the guide below to help show how much product is just enough to give you the maximum efficacy without wasting product! Cleanser: quarter size⁣Serum: blueberry size⁣Moisturizer: nickel size⁣Eye Serum: Pomegranate seed size Explore our curated skincare selection Are you ready to find your perfect skincare routine? Explore our carefully curated selection of skincare, or click here to email one of our beauty experts! 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 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.

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! Feeling Inspired? Want to learn more about the pro approved products we offer? Click here to shop all of the viral products shown above, or click below to discover more great products. EXPLORE CULT FAVORITES EXPLORE TRENDING EXPLORE NEW ARRIVALS About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

No matter 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. Danessa Myricks x @Paintedbyspencer Instagram Live 12 noon CT, Friday, September 23 Join us to learn more about what being Camera Ready means to Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer, to see live swatches of the newest releases from Danessa, and for an amazing surprise! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Did you know you can save monthly on the great skincare (plus hair and beauty staples) we offer? Enjoy monthly savings on best selling products with our Subscribe & Save program! Subscribe & Save Our Camera Ready Skin Sale ended at 11:59 PM Pacific on Thursday, September 22, 2022. How to Achieve Camera Ready Skin Endless Summer Whether you want to enjoy achieve a Red Carpet Glow all year long or want to learn how to layer skincare like a pro, we've got you covered with a double dose of skincare blogs. Click the image of the blog you'd like to read! Our Camera Ready Skin Staff Top Picks 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. Learn More Fall Skin Refresh + Fall Skin Prep Our pros are sharing their top tips to create the perfect base for fall to combat falling temperatures & drier weather. Learn More 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.   Read the Blog 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!

A good skincare routine can be taken to the next level with the help of some handy skincare tools, but it can be hard to pick the right one for your routine! In this blog, we will share our best skincare tool recommendations to address the following skincare needs: The best skincare tools for exfoliation and deep cleansing The best skincare tools for anti-aging and toning the skin The best skincare tools to soothe stressed-out skin The best skincare tools massage the skin and increase product absorption The Best Skincare Tools for Exfoliation & Deep Cleansing We firmly believe some of the best tools are our hands and fingertips when it comes to applying skincare and makeup, but when it comes to cleansing and exfoliating, tools just do it better. The Conture AeroCleanse Facial Cleansing Device constantly sells out for us because it offers a gentle yet effective cleanse by utilizing sonic & airflow technology to safely and effectively cleanse. The sonic vibrations remove dirt, excess oil, and makeup from pores, while airflow technology increases the suds of your favorite cleanser to more effectively carry away impurities. This prevents over-stripping your skin. Exfoliation is also a key step to revealing healthy glowing skin, but the key is to be gentle. Over-exfoliation can disrupt the skin's barrier, so choose a tool that gently removes debris and dead skin. Our top picks are the Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher and the Esker Beauty Body Plane. The Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher can be used on the face and body to remove unwanted hair with its precision rotary blades and has an interchangeable polishing head that gently buffs to reveal a glowing complexion. If you’re seeking the perfect tool to exfoliate your body, the Esker Beauty Body Plane smooths skin and removes dirt and residue without damaging or irritating the skin’s moisture barrier. It has a dull "blade" that glides over wet or oiled skin that gently sloughs away impurities and dead skin while also acting as a gua sha massage for your body. It's a great alternative to a body scrub, especially if you have sensitive skin! After dampening your skin, apply your favorite oil and glide the body plane along your arms and legs in upward motions. You’ll notice the immediate exfoliation of debris and dead skin, resulting in visibly softer skin. To learn more about the body plane and how to use it, be sure to check out our blog dedicated to this unique tool! The Best Skincare Tools for Anti-Aging and Toning If your number one skincare goal is anti-aging, skin toning is a must. The Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System is a celebrity favorite for more youthful skin, as it has isometric compression and low-frequency vibrations to stimulate and tone skin. This technology replicates what was once only available at med-spas and skin clinics, but now, you can effectively fight dullness, puffiness, and signs of aging from the comfort of your own home. While it may sound silly, the basic idea behind this tool is that it provides a gentle suction to the surface of the skin before gently releasing it back to its natural position. This simple yet effective repetitive motion increases circulation, helps drain extra fluids, and smoothes the skin. When it comes to toning the skin, celebrity makeup artists and estheticians often reach for FDA-approved NuFACE tools for effective toning and lifting of the face and body. These handy devices use microcurrents to tone the skin (just like toning your muscles when you go to the gym), and while the results are cumulative, some see immediate results - especially in the lip line and eyelid area! Be sure to check out all of the great NuFACE routines and NuFACE devices we offer including the NuFACE Trinity PRO.  The Best Skincare Tools to Soothe Stressed Out Skin & Increase Circulation Facial rollers are one of the most well-recognized skincare tools today. An ancient beauty practice dating back thousands of years, facial rollers provide energetic healing while improving the complexion’s appearance. The Esker Beauty Allover Roller extends beyond the tradition of facial rolling and is designed specifically for use all over the body. Measuring 7 inches across, the extra-large roller is textured with soft spikes to increase stimulation, break up fascia, and help better absorb any treatment oil or product. The Allover Roller aids in lymphatic drainage, which helps to detoxify, and provides tension relief throughout the entire body. If you’re looking for a more traditional yet highly effective facial roller, the Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Face Roller utilizes rose quartz for its healing properties. Rose quartz is believed to emit energetic vibrations of love and beauty, which is said to improve self-esteem as well as feelings of self-worth, forgiveness, and compassion. Like other rollers, the Rose on Rose Face Roller aids with lymphatic drainage, reduces inflammation, boosts circulation, and temporarily firms the skin. If you want to start your day with added radiance and glow, the Rose on Rose Face Roller is our top choice. If you want the facial roller effect but aren’t keen on rollers, we recommend the Jenny Patinkin Uplifting Gua Sha Heart. Apply an oil, serum, or moisturizer, and glide the tool over the skin for a relaxing spa experience that will leave you feeling fresher and more awake. Like facial rollers, the Gua Sha Heart will promote lymphatic drainage and improve the appearance of skin laxity. It also comes with its own matching carrying case for relaxation and healing on the go. Finally, we can't help but gush about our love for the Milk + Honey Body Brush. Crafted from Chinese cherrywood and 100% boar bristles, it provides gentle exfoliation, promotes healthy circulation and detoxification, and helps to reveal smoother skin. The Best Skincare Tools to Increase Skincare Product Absorption If you're short on self-care time but still want an incredibly effective way to elevate your skincare routine, a device that incorporates cryo-therapy, micro-needling, or massaging may be the perfect tool for you. Cryo-therapy harnesses the benefits of lower temperatures (think of pro athletes taking an ice bath after a strenuous workout) to invigorate the skin and muscles. This cooling treatment can help reduce puffiness, lift and firm the skin, tighten pores, and even reduce the appearance of dark circles. The Fraîcheur Paris Ice Globes are our personal favorite easy-to-use cryo-therapy tool. For those who aren’t familiar, facial cooling globes are spherical tools that can be placed in the freezer and then rolled over the face for a number of skincare benefits. In addition to the benefits listed above, they can also brighten the complexion, reduce acne scarring, and more. Want to feel extra refreshed in the morning or soothe tired skin and tense muscles at the end of a day? Incorporate a quick facial ice globe session into your routine, and try using it on top of your favorite sheet mask for a next-level facial. The award-winning Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Derma Roller has won great praise from Health and Shape magazines because it's a fast, painless, and low-tech tool that helps your skincare products sink more deeply into your skin. The tool uses microneedles to create tiny channels into the deeper layers of your skin, allowing the ingredients to sink in more effectively. While it may be tempting, we only recommend using this tool one to two times per week. Finally, if you're like many others and suffer from facial muscle tension or a dull complexion in general, you'll love The Gold Sculpting Bar. Created by celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, this vibrating facial tool helps sculpt the face by increasing circulation and can help ease tension in the jaw, forehead, around the lips, and more. For the ultimate facial, use it while wearing your favorite sheet mask or under eye patches! Ready to Explore? Are you ready to dive into the fun and evolving world of skincare tools? Click here to see our full range, including body brushes, smart masking devices, and much more. About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

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 Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out 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 Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out 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 Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out 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 Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out 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 Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out 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 Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out 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 Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out 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!