what's in your makeup kit?

product photos by christy d swanberg photography

From priming serum to the best in mascara and finishing spray, we asked some of the top makeup artists in the Rockies to find all the essentials you need to stock your makeup kit with for life’s big events and beyond!

Colleen Conroy

Makeup & Hair

Soft Glam | Natural Beauty | Romantic | Elegant colleenconroymakeup.com

1. BECCA Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector® Pressed Highlighter - Opal Hands down one of my favourite things in my kit. This shade in particular I find to be incredibly universal, and the texture is gorgeous. If buffed on, it creates a super satiny finish, without any trace of glitter or dust.

2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick There are a lot of amazing liquid lipsticks out there that are perfect for bridal, but I tend to gravitate towards the Anastasia Beverly Hills line. The longevity is great, and the colours are beautiful.

3. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender I absolutely love to start every appointment with my brides using this lavender facial mist from Mario Badescu. Not only is it hydrating and soothing for the skin, but the lavender scent is very calming - perfect for a wedding morning.

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1 Simply Me hair + makeup

Beachy | Undone | Effortless | Boho simplymehairandmakeup.com

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1. Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum The name of this product says it all, it’s a serum consistency which makes it super lightweight, gives your skin a radiant glow and primes your skin for long lasting makeup. It creates the perfect base for makeup application with a natural glow.

2. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter I love products that enhance the skin, my goal is give the skin that lit from within look. This product is a multipurpose “primer-highlighter-complexionbooster” and gives you that healthy glow we all want. You can apply it under makeup as a primer for a subtle glow or on top of makeup on high points for a more highlighted dewy finish.

3. Nudestix Matte Bronze Terracotta Tan I’m all about finding products that give our skin that sunkissed look, and this is one of my favourites! A lightweight, use all over, with a natural finish while adding a nice warm bronze to the complexion. I use it mostly on the cheeks but it can also be used on the eyes or lips!

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Mountain Beauties

Chic | Glam | Classic | Flawless mountainbeauties.com

1. BECCA Skin Love Weightless Blur Foundation For the most flawless complexion, my go-to foundation is BECCA Skin Love Foundation. For anyone with texture, hyperpigmentation, Rosacea, or anything in between this is the base for you. The main ingredients in this foundation are Vitamin C and Manuka Honey. Packing the skin with the nutrients it needs to replenish moisture and firmness while giving you all day Skin-like finish.

2. Peter Tomas Roth Hydra-Gel Eye Patches These are fantastic, They are the cure-all to the sleepless night most of our clients have the night before their big day. These Little jelly pads are packed full of amazing ingredients like cucumber, aloe and hamomile to soothe, calm, and refresh the skin before makeup. Repeated use will also help the look of fine lines and whrinkles, dryness, and puffiness.

3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette If you were to look in my makeup kit, you’d notice that this palette is well-loved. This is the perfect palette for anyone looking to create soft, smokey, everyday simple looks or full shimmery glamour for any occasion. These neutral/warm tone brows blend like a dream. They are very beginner-friendly with a layout that helps anyone create the perfect eye look.

- STYLE -JuliaJoy makeup artistry

Edgy | Sexy | Classic | Elegant juliajoymakeupartistry.com

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1. Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Setting Spray How can you not love a setting spray that is meant to last up to 16 hours? We are not always around to touch up the Bride, which makes this product a life saver! This product sets your makeup application – no touch ups required and lasts all day and night!

2. Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara This mascara is not just for tears…It will help with sweat on those hot days too. We love that it does not take much of this product to give you voluminous and dramatic lashes.

3. Lancôme UV Expert Aquagel Defense Primer & Moisturizer SPF 50 This product is a must for all seasons. Protect your face with this SPF whether you are having your wedding in the snow or the sun! This product is oil free and hydrates with a lightweight texture.