Beauty Products Make Up Artists Recommended

by Karen Blanchard
6 June 2012

Maybelline Falsies mascara and MAC concealor and Clean and Clear Oil Absorbing sheets

You know when something is tried on your face and you wish you’d found it earlier?  This is a teeny bit like this.    It’s things tried on me from various make up artists on shoots that I ended up buying. Nothing earth shattering (except the blotting sheets) but they work for me & hopefully you too! (adjust shades accordingly):

Maybelline Brow Creme in Brown:  I have barely there brows and a make up artist used a thin slanted brush to apply it in feather-like strokes on the brows. Lasts all day – a rarity for inexpensive cosmetics.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural: Dust over your foundation. It’s light and gives a noticeable ‘finish’ to the face that I can’t quite explain.  Get it online here.

Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express mascara in Black Drama:  Almost all make up artists recommend this budget brand.  I buy this one every time it runs out.  Makes my spindly lashes look instantly longer and larger.  Get is here.

MAC ‘Soba’ eyeshadow:  Now I know why a make up artist used this taupe shadow on my eye lids before using a black eye liner – it makes black eye liner pop.  I’ve been using it ever since whenever I wear black liner because of the difference.

MAC ‘Spiked” Brow Pencil:  I hate the look of brow pencils but this one is soft, not sharp so no hard lines.  I use this more than the creme mentioned above.  Lasts all day. Apply lightly and it looks natural.

MAC concealor (NW35):  I’ve been using these for years under eyes but 2 weeks ago a make up artist told me to use this shade instead. It’s a lot lighter than me (I am NC45) and this particular shade really cancel out under eye darkness. Been using it ever since!

Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets: OMG – best budget buy of all!  I should’ve found these years ago?!! I have an oily t-zone and ever since this was used for touch ups I was sold.  Zero powder residue and it completely & invisibly removes shine. Get it here.

If you have any fave products, let me know.

Category: beauty

24 comments

  1. chris koo says:

    I love those blotting sheets too! They save my life! Oh and another favorite: I use Maybelline’s Mineral Power foundation after moisturizer. It’s nice because it’s oil free and has spf.

  2. Linds says:

    I also swear by the studio finish concealer…awesome coverage and lasts all day & night ! Will have to try the skinfinish natural once I get through all my powders x

    xx Lindsay

    justanothermuse.blogspot.com

  4. Forever Fashion says:

    Love Mac!! I have the concealer NW 20 but I want to get NW 15 because I’m so white. Love your blog! :))

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  5. Bri says:

    I like the brow creme info and tips for filling in brows, it’s something I always want to try but don’t somehow, now i must!

  7. Girl living in Oslo says:

    Hi from a sunny Oslo:)
    I love that MAC eyeshadow …

    Have a great day …

  8. madhatter says:

    I have the clean and clear sheets! I know what you mean about them, they are totally miraculous!

    Might try the MAC skin finish!

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  9. Rhea Dillon says:

    Thanks for sharing your tips, I’ve been looking for a new mascara might try this

    xx
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  13. Anonymous says:

    Great list! Yes, I do the MAC concealer as well (NW45) – it’s a Godsend! I need to try those absorbing sheets.

  14. Sing says:

    I will have to try the Brow Creme.

  15. Dom says:

    Whoa, I just ran out of my Spiked brow pencil today. Just stopped twisting : ( My heart fell! I’m dog tired but heading to MAC afterwork to get another. It’s THAT serious! LOL

    Great post!

  16. Anonymous says:

    I wouldn’t recommend the C&C oil blotting sheets.. they have mineral oil that can cause break-outs. The Shiseido ones are very good.. just more expensive though 🙁

  18. Jessica Taylor says:

    For makeup removal I would definitely recommend the Neutrogena Makeup Removal Cleansing Towelettes. It doesn’t leave your face feeling dry or irritated & there’s a nice light scent to it as well. Gets 99% of eye makeup off the first wipe…love love love it

  19. Erika says:

    I’ve used most of these for awhile now, except my concealer is a nc55. I highly recommend the blotting sheets. Someone up above said they make u break out, but I’ve never had that happen after using them, and I’m break out prone even as an adult. I’m gonna have to try the brow cream, I use MAC espresso eye shadow and Spiked pencil but I bet the cream would last even longer. Thanks for the tip!

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