Becoming A Vegan Makeup Artist: Kit Recommendations, Face Edition

Creating smooth, even, healthy-looking skin is the bread and butter of makeup artistry (or should that be the dairy-free spread of makeup artistry?) The following products are best for getting the job done, the vegan way.

• Concealer

Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer

RCMA Color Process Foundation (can be used as concealer or foundation. Comes in convenient palettes.Thinning fluid isn't vegan, but moisturiser can be used instead to sheer out product). Perfect for contouring and highlighting, too. Palettes, Singles. 

Pic via Guru Makeup Emporium

Kett Fixx Creme (can be used as concealer or foundation. Comes in convenient palettes.)
Palettes, Singles. 

Elf All Over Cover Stick

• Foundation

Kett Hydro Airbrush Foundation (Only for use with an airbrush.)

Wet n Wild Coverall (Poor shade range)

Illamasqua Skin Base

Pic via Illamasqua

Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

• Colour Corrector

Barry M Colour Correcting Kit

Pic via Barry M

• Powder

RCMA No-Color Powder
Cult classic. Cuts through shine like no other. Colourless and invisible.

• Highlight

Kett Hydro Shimmers

Can be airbrushed or used with a sponge.

Barry M Liquid Chrome Highlighter Drops

Makeup Revolution Soph Highlighter Palette

Pic via Tam Beauty

• Contour

Kett Hydro Contour
Can be airbrushed or used with a brush or sponge.

BH Cosmetics Studio Pro Cream Contour Palette

Lunatick Cosmetic Labs Contour Book Palette VOL 1
Buildable and mixable - a tap of each colour on your brush creates a custom shade.

Pic via Lunatick Cosmetic Labs

Shiro Cosmetics Contouring Powder - Do Your Research (Cool matte tone)

• Blush

Freedom Makeup London Pro Blush Palettes in Peach & Pink

BH Cosmetics 10 Pan Blush Palettes in Professional, Glamorous and Nude

Pic via Beauty Bay

• Setting Spray

Skindinavia Bridal Finish. This stuff is legendary. Shake well and spray liberally to ensure the makeup lasts all day!

What are your favourite vegan face products? 
Check back next week to hear about some killer eye products!

Til Next Time,
Emma
xXx

Conceal Dark Circles, the Vegan Way!

Covering dark circles is one of the top things clients ask me about. Whether they're caused by lack of sleep, allergies, or hyperpigmentation, they can make you look tired, drawing attention away from pretty eyes.

But don't worry! Help is at hand! My simple tutorial will have you disguising dark circles like a pro!
I've had dark circles since I was a child. Mine are hereditary, and don't fade no matter how much sleep I get! This makes me the perfect model for this tutorial! Our cruelty-free, vegan dark circle fighting arsenal. These are my favourite products to use, they perform so well.

• Small, synthetic hair concealer/lip brush

• Peach corrector (for light skin) or orange corrector (for dark skin) - OCC's Creme Color Concentrate in Newt

• High coverage concealer - Illuminaré Concealing Mineral Foundation

• Mineral powder concealer or foundation to set. (Not pictured) I'm using Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation in China Doll.
• Powder Brush - I'm using a Royal & Langnickel Synthetic Powder Brush

Step one

Start with moisturised, primed skin. Apply a small amount of peach or orange corrector to the darkest part of the circle. Your finger will apply too much, use a small brush. Step two

Blend it up to the lower lashline with your finger using a gentle patting motion. Step Three

Using your finger, apply high coverage concealer to the dark circle using a patting motion. Continue to pat, adding more if necessary, until the circle is covered and the concealer is blended into the surrounding skin. Blend a little over the upper eyelid to counteract any darkness there. Avoid using a concealer that is too light, as the circle could turn grey. I'm using a shade darker than my normal skin tone. Step four

Using a powder brush, apply mineral foundation or concealer to the entire eye area. Use a patting or dabbing motion to press it into the concealer. This will set your concealer and add more coverage. Step five Finished! Apply the rest of the your makeup and you're ready!

Let me know if you enjoyed this tutorial. Are there any other tutorials you'd like to see from me? Til Next Time, Emma xXx