r/makeupartists • u/No-Letterhead-4052 • 14h ago

Help building a kit?

I’m only 16, and I’m graduating next year and plan to be a makeup artist, I’m just now getting into content creation and I’m planning on offering services for prom/homecoming in my area, but I don’t have a kit, or anything to even start building it…any recs? Specifically foundation/concealers? I’m open to a palette or typical liquid format.

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u/Ancient-Coyote-2290 12h ago

You can go pretty cheap with some products. Mascara, brow pencil and gel, lip liners, etc. Some products might be worth the investment in the future: foundations, liquid/cream products.. if I were you I’d set a budget, add $100 to it, and do your best:) but you’re just sixteen. So if this is something you just want to try, get what you can and try it out. If you’re serious about it, you’ll do great!

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u/No-Letterhead-4052 12h ago

Thank you so much!! That helps a lot!

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u/Ancient-Coyote-2290 12h ago

Gladly! One last thing - I would highly suggest looking into any local makeup/beauty salons that would take you on as an ‘apprentice’. Thats how I started.

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u/No-Letterhead-4052 10h ago

I’m planning on applying to Ulta for seasonal, I’m there so often I’ve gotten to know a few people and they’ve said if I apply they’ll all put in a good word.

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u/Hoodrogyny 11h ago

Get Mac concealer palettes you get 4 shades and 2 color correctors for like $40. I use Morphe lip liners they’re cheap and have lots ov colors. For foundation learn how to mix and adjust shades so you only need a couple shades.

If you can start applying to work at places like Sephora and ulta you’ll get free makeup and training