Everything This Cool Makeup Artist Has In Her Kit
SKIN PREP
“Rich in moisture, the Skinfix Triple Lipid - Peptide Cream a brilliant base before make-up. It’s super emollient and an absolute staple for skin prep. I love using the Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream as it’s a luxurious day and night moisturiser that doesn’t feel too thick or greasy. Full of skincare benefits, it’s ideal for smoothing the skin before make-up and boosting hydration. There are two primers I swear by.
My go-to primer is for those days when I need my make-up to last is the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer. It grips foundation perfectly, especially in the T-zone, and stops it from sliding off throughout the day. The second is the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer. This primer gives skin a flawless, airbrushed finish. It smooths pores and creates the ideal base for foundation, making everything else you put on top look that much better.
The Coco & Eve Daily Water Gel SPF 50 is a lightweight, moisturising SPF - a must when I travel. It provides sun protection without feeling heavy or sticky, and it doubles up as a great base for make-up. I resisted the hype at first, but now I use the Supergoop Glow Screen SPF 30 regularly. It gives skin a luminous glow, so I can just add a bit of concealer and blush on no-makeup days. For a no make-up make-up look, the Naturabisse Sheer Eye Cream is unbeatable. It hydrates and brightens under the eyes, and sometimes it’s all I wear for a fresh, natural look. For lips, the Weleda Skin Food Lip Butter preps them beautifully, providing a high-shine finish. I keep it on hand for a quick refresh or as a base under other lip products.”
Amer Mohamad
COMPLEXION
“Lady Gaga nailed it with the Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage foundation – it’s the perfect balance of coverage, consistency and finish. With 51 shades, there’s something for everyone and the formula is top-notch. For quick touch-ups, the Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick is a dream. It’s creamy, blendable and delivers a natural, flawless finish without feeling too heavy. The NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is an OG in my kit. Medium coverage, non-greasy and easy to blend, it’s perfect for both under the eyes and covering any imperfections. For contouring, I like the Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick. The shade ‘Truffle’ is a favourite and it works seamlessly with my Westman Atelier foundation stick to create definition without looking harsh. The Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush gives the cheeks the most gorgeous, dewy flush. The formula is light and blendable, and I love to dab a bit on the nose for that sun-kissed look. Another classic, the NARS Blush in Orgasm is a must-have. The peachy-pink works on everyone – just layer it over a cream blush to intensify the colour. I also love the Refy Gloss Highlighter on the cheekbones, down the bridge of the nose and on the cupid’s bow for that glazed, radiant look. Nothing sets make-up like the Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder. It’s been in my kit for years and I always come back to it.”
Amer Mohamad
BROWS & EYES
“For someone who over-plucked in their teens, the Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil is my saviour. It’s super fine and creates hair-like strokes for a natural look. When I’m short on time, these Laura Mercier Caviar Shadow Sticks are a lifesaver. The shades ‘Dune’, ‘Sepia’ and ‘Cinnamon’ are my favourites. The shades in the Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette are super flattering and I can create everything from a soft glam look to a defined shadow wing.
The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette is perfect for touch-ups. It has everything – finishing powders, blusher, bronzer and highlighter – and it gives skin a soft-focus glow. For lashes, the Huda Beauty 1 Coat Wow Mascara lives up to its name. With just one coat, my lashes look fuller and longer – perfect for a night out. Curling my lashes gives me that fresh, wide-eyed look, so I never skip this step. I particularly love the Kevin Aucoin Eyelash Curler.”
LIPS
“The shades ‘Cool Brown’ and ‘Deep Taupe’ by Anastasia Beverly Hills are great for creating a defined, contoured lip. They blend beautifully and last all day. After lining my lips, the MAC Cosmetics Lustreglass Lipstick in ‘Thanks, It’s MAC’ adds the perfect pop of colour. It’s creamy, long-lasting and delivers that perfect juicy lip look. The Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Glass Slipper adds a glass-like finish to any lip colour and the scent is amazing. It’s the perfect topper.
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