Hollywood Makeup Artist Dishes on Her Favs

By Jamie L. Hess Makeup Artist

You’ve likely already seen the work of Jamie Hess - you just didn’t know it. She is the behind-the-scenes talent working with A-listers and supporting cast actors on some of Hollywood’s biggest films. Her number one job is to ensure these performers are camera-ready at all times. That’s no small task, considering how common it can be to have insanely early (and late) call times. Trust us - it takes some kind of Hollywood magic to make anybody look well-rested and vibrant at 2 a.m.

Her own routine is also her professional calling card. She quite literally has to put her best face forward before she ever sets foot on any set, and she has to keep it that way, no matter how grueling the day’s schedule becomes. Suffice it to say, this girl’s recommendations carry serious weight with us.

Below are Jamie’s beauty must-haves - and happily, it includes some drugstore price points!

Moisturizer

Eminence Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer

Coconut, shea butter and grape seed oil fully hydrate and firm the skin in this luxuriously, decadent formula. It is a staple in my personal and professional kit for all skin types that need an extra dose of hydration.

Serum

Skin Ceuticals Vitamin C E Ferulic Serum

Packed with Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid, Skin Ceuticals has created a gold standard for a daily vitamin C treatment. This serum is gentle on the skin, while improving fine lines and wrinkles, neutralizing free radicals and overall brightening the skin.

Sunscreen

Elta MD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46

This sunscreen is light in texture, but heavy in quality and one of the few chemical sunscreens that she recommends. With no white cast, it works for all skin tones and its silky, delicate texture pairs beautifully under foundation.

Multi Purpose Tool

Weleda Skin Food

A lanolin based moisturizer that packs a punch with Calendula, Chamomile and Sweet Almond Oil. For any dry skin on the body, this is a one-hit-wonder that does it all. Pro Tip: When skin is feeling extra dehydrated, use this at night like a moisturizing mask. It seals in all treatments and serums, but because of the richness of this product, sleep with hair away from the face on the nights that you do this.

Cream Shadow

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Cream Eyeshadow

A stay all day shadow - true in color, waterproof and crease and fade resistant - seems to good to be true, but it’s not. This is a personal and professional favorite to use on its own or as a base for powder shadows. On many days, you’ll find her wearing “High Roller” opaque on the lid and sheer in the crease.