CAMERA READY COSMETICS DROOL LIST

speaking of MUA items, speaking of Graftobian & Camera Ready Cosmetics, I just wanna share the items in the CRC website that I've been lemming for weeks now....

if you are an aspiring makeup artist like me, prepare for some major droolin.... mwahahahaha

from Graftobian...

HD Glamour Creme Palette, Corrector Shades = $23.99

Hi-Def Glamour cremes are formulated to yield flawless High Definition results whether or not you are in front of the camera. With rich color and coverage yet satin smooth creamy consistency, our Hi-Def Glamour Cremes are a pleasure to work with. Provided in a very attractive package to pull out of your kit on the set to correct for blemishes or for discoloration neutralization purposes.

Stainless Steel Mixing Palette

3 X 4.5 inches = $6.49

This nifty piece of smooth cornered, plate stainless steel is the perfect surface for mixing colors of creme based make-up.

Spatula/Sculpting Tool, Double Ended

6.5 inches long = $6.49

Shaped and slightly curved on each end. Ideal for scooping product out of containers and for performing various sculpting procedure in clay, wax, etc. One end is spade shaped and slightly curved, the other is rectangular and slightly curved. This tool can be used to mix colors, but the ends are not really flexible. 6.5 inches long.

Setting Spray

1.25 oz = $5.49

2 oz = $7.49 

This is the final seal to your airbrush or traditional makeup application. It sets the makeup for longer wear between touch-ups. Keeps shine down. You can airbrush this through your airbrush after your foundation application or just spray with the spray bottle onto the face over your foundation, over body makeup and even on hair to set glitter and tame "fly aways".

from Ben Nye....

Final Seal Matte Sealer

1 oz = $4.99

2 oz = $6.99

Apply over any completed makeup for a smudge and water-resistant finish. Final seal keeps makeup in place even on performers who perspire heavily.

from Cinema Secrets...

Brush Cleaner

1 oz = $3.30

4 oz = $13

8 oz = $24

This professional brush cleaner will clean, sanitize, deodorize and condition all makeup brushes. It kills viruses, bacteria and removes all traces of makeup, creams, waxes and powders. Environmentally safe and non-carcinogenic, this cleaner dries with a pleasant Vanilla scent.

from Parian Spirit...

Brush Cleaner

2 oz = $6.50

8 oz = $12

Parian Spirit will help maintain your brushes for a life time. The brush cleaner preferred by professionals. It contains no harsh chemicals. It is made from citrus spirits and food grade solvents, giving it powerful cleaning properties that easily cuts through oil based makeup and adhesives and still gentle to the natural hair bristles of your best brushes. It is also good for cleaning makeup off clothes, table tops, hair and just about anything you can think of. It disinfects and conditions your brushes.

from RCMA...

Foundation Thinner

1 oz = $11.99

This thinner can be used to thin any cream foundation, apply it to your sponge and cream makeup glides on very nicely.

from Kryolan...

Cake Eye Liner = $8.99

Moist-applied compact eye liner in an elegant dispenser. The lasting effect may be enhanced if applied with Cake Eye Liner Sealer.

Available in these colors...

from Face Atelier...

Transforming Gel

5 fl oz / 15 ml = $25.99

Simply MIRACULOUS & miraculously simple to use. Only Face Atelier has a gel that magically transforms any loose or pressed powder into a pool of easily applied, lasting color that sets and makes a lasting impression.

I am also looking for a cream to cover tattoos... I had a client who had asked me to cover their tat, so I think this would come in handy whenever that certain situation occurs again.... so I wanted to try either

Joe Blasco Neutralizers & Tattoo Cover = $12.99

or

Ben Nye Tattoo Cover = $7.99

& for the ones that I have duplicates, like the brush cleaners & the setting sprays, I'm only gonna get one of each but still has to decide which ones to get...

I'm gonna need your guys' help, if you have tried any of the following:

Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Sealer

VS

Graftobian Setting Spray

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Parian Spirit Brush Cleaner

VS

Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner

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Ben Nye Tattoo Cover

VS

Joe Blasco Tattoo Cover

please help me figure out which ones are better than the other...

please let me know why you like them...

if you still have the products in hand, please advise of the sizes (on the ones that don't have that info)...

& just any info that can help me decide which one to purchase...

also, if you have any tips on how to get discounts or a CRC coupon code, it would greatly help a broke freelancer like me.... coz even yo momma knows how ridiculously expensive these things are... LOL

please please pretty please help!!! =)

I wish I made my orders sooner so I can use some of these great stuff at my first wedding gig on May 2nd...

GRAFTOBIAN PALETTE

as most of you already know, I started doing freelance makeup just recently... & so far business is lookin really good =), so I thought I might as well start investing on products that are essential in a makeup artist's kit... so my first ever makeup artist item buy is the Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme Super Palette in Warm... 

I bought mine from eBay... but just in case my pictures look crappy, here is what the palette looks like on the Camera Ready Cosmetics website....

here is what mine looks like...

it came in this outer cardboard packaging...

this is how it looks after takin it out of the box...

the backside, showing the stock numbers of each shade & the ingredients...

the inside... with the 18 shades & a decent sized mirror perfect for when your applying your own foundation...

here are all the 18 colors up close...

I bought this palette from eBay for $69.99 with free shipping, which would've been the same if I bought it from CameraReadyCosmetics.com who offers free shipping on orders of $60 or more, but I got it when eBay was having a discount of 10% on any health & beauty, fashion, etc. related purchases, so $7 was taken off then another $0.05 from my eBay Bucks... so I ended up paying only $62.94... I'm a sucker for discounts & free shipping offers so YAY for me!! LOL

when I opened the palette, I noticed that there are parts that had discolored blots on top of them (a what?!?! LOL)

you can even see that some of the cream product transferred on the mirror...

I got so disappointed, I thought "damn! eBay got me again with a defective/fake item" but when I looked at the CRC website, I found out that this is actually normal, they called it 'sweat'

"All of the cream foundation and correctors sweat, you will at times see beads of moisture on the surface of the product. This does not affect the product at all." see HERE

so I was relieved when I saw that... whew!!!

I haven't even tried this palette but I'm already in love with it... 

the reviews I've seen are so promising & Graftobian is a brand really trusted by a lot of makeup artists so I know I won't be disappointed...

the best thing I love about this is that it is refillable.. the stock numbers for each shade are shown on the back of the packaging... available in case you wanna reorder certain shades.... 

each shade with the same exact names & stock numbers are also said to be available in their Airbrush makeup... which I am so thrilled about because if this freelancing thing would really work out, I know I would wanna try out airbrushing eventually (especially with bridal services) ***crossing fingers**

with my recent makeup gigs, I realized that one of the most challenging parts of doing makeup on other people is matching the foundation shade to their skin tone, especially when you haven't met the client... so I've just been buying different shades of liquid foundation, & good thing I've been lucky in picking the right ones... I've had a couple of my clients ask what foundation I've used on them so they can buy it, as they liked how good it matched their color.... & I don't mind buying liquid foundation especially the brands that I can already rely on, but they just take too much space in my kit... so that is one big reason why I decided to finally get this palette.... 

this way I don't have to do as many trials just because I wanna make sure the foundation will match before we even do it at the actual events... I know this is major noviceness!! LOL but now, knowing that I am armed with the perfect weapon, I can confidently go to my gigs & attaaaaack!!! hahaha...

--------------- disclaimer ---------------

I am in no way affiliated to Graftobian nor Camera Ready Cosmetics,

I was not paid to feature or review this product... 

so attention: Graftobian or Camera Ready Cosmetics, please do sponsor me!!!!! 

LOL... j/p!!! 

yes, I paid for this item with my own money...

LOOK: SPRING - TROPICAL FUSION

this look is definitely Spring inspired... usually, Spring is all about pastel colors but this year is all about the brave, bold, bright colors... 

so here is my interpretation of that whole scheme... my first Spring LOTD...

PRODUCTS USED:

-face-

L'Oreal True Match foundation - W4

Sonia Kashuk concealer palette - Hidden Agenda

Maybelline Fit Me powder - #220

MAC blush - Blunt

MAC blush - Dollymix

MAC bronzing powder - Refined Golden

NARS blush - Albatross (highlight)

E.L.F. makeup mist & set

-eyes-

MAC paintpot - Painterly

NYX jumbo eye pencil - Milk

CoverGirl eye enhancers - Tropical Fusion

Wet n Wild ColorIcon palette - Vanity (used matte highlighter)

Wet n Wild idol eyes creme shadow pencil - Distress (base lower lash line)

Prestige liquid liner - Black

Stila kajal eye liner - Topaz

Wet n Wild brow kit - Ash Brown

Maybelline the colossal mascara - Classic Black

-lips-

Smith's Rosebud Salve

YSL rouge volupte lipstick - Sensual Silk

then I thought I'd have fun, really go all out with this whole color blocking style that's been goin around this season... so I changed up the lip color into something more bold & bright... I tried,

Milani lipstick - Mandarina

it wasn't as bright as I expected it to be... the orange lipstick I'm looking for is more on the neony side.. this is a bit too dark for my taste.. it almost look red on the pictures.... but I guess it's more wearable this way than if it was too Orangey-bright....

hmmm... I'm itchin to get MAC's Morange lipstick, so bad!!!

do you own any orange lipstick?? what is your favorite one?

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& now for the animated cam whorin... LOL

btw, HAPPY 4/20 everyone! =P

CLIENT: KAMILLE/BRIDAL MAKEUP TRIAL 04032011

PRODUCTS USED:

-face-

Clinique dramatically different moisturizing gel

MUFE HD primer #6

Revlon ColorStay Fresh Beige

Bobbi Brown corrector Bisque

MAC Welldressed blush

MAC Blunt blush

Benefit Hoola bronzer

MAC Vanilla e/s (cheek highlight)

Maybelline NY Fit Me powder 220

Urban Decay setting spray All Nighter

-eyes-

Urban Decay primer potion

NYX jumbo pencil Milk

MAC Ricepaper e/s

88 matte eyeshadow palette

MAC Handwritten e/s

MAC Carbon e/s

Stila kajal eye pencil Tpaz

MAC fluidline Blacktrack

CoverGirl lashblast mascara Very Black

Red Cherry lashes #600

Illamasqua eyebrow cake Thunder

-lips-

Carmex lip balm

Rimmel London 1000 Kisses lip pencil Natural

Rimmel London lipstick Airy Fairy

NARS lipgloss Turkish Delight

additional info on the client:

- Kamille is one of those girls who does not need makeup & would still look pretty... 

- client has a very smooth skin with no blemishes or break outs at all... if you notice on my products list, I didn't use any concealers.... she only has very few freckles & that's it!

- Kamille wants a smokey eye that is a little darker than the traditional neutral bridal look colors... 

- she also wants a nude lip but I'm thinkin I might change her lip color for the reception to MAC Pink Plaid... I just think it would go well with her complexion

- Kamille is a very straightforward person... she will tell you what's up & I must say I like that in a person... 

- she also has a very bubbly personality... I think those two characteristics go well very perfectly together!! you can be honest about your opinions & be funny about it at the same time...

- she reminds me of Angelu De Leon, a Filipino actress... (to all my Filipino readers who are familiar with her) don't they look alike????

behind-the-scenes pix...

Kamille's wedding will be on the 2nd of May... I'm so excited to do her makeup on the actual day... =) she's gonna be my first bridal makeup!! yay!!

NOTW: WHY NOT

the weather has been weird for the past few weeks... it would be sunny one day then it would rain the next... or it would be hella cold in the morning but come noon it would be hella hot... or it would just sprinkle out of nowhere.... but it's been nice & sunny these past couple of days.... so this is my {sings} "I can see clearly now the rain is gone...." nail color... =)

Sinful Colors

WHY NOT

PRODUCTS USED:

Seche Base ridge filling base coat

Sinful Colors Why Not nail polish (3 coats)

Nailene Acrylic Strong top coat 

photos in different lightings & settings...

I wanted to add this picture in even though u can barely see the nail polish... I just love color of the flowers... this picture is so Spring.... 

I love Spring!! I love everything colorful.... 

what is/are your Spring nail color/s??