I always prep the skin and lips before applying make up so I use M.A.C. Prep and Prime Skin and M.A.C Lip Conditioner w/Lavender (l/e). This is a constant. I keep M.A.C. Fix+ and M.A.C. Strobe liquid, M.A.C. Line filler, M.A.C. Refined Skin Zone (awesome for controlling oiliness and minimizing the appearance of pores), M.A.C. Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing powder (can be used before and after make up), handy as well. Of course alcolhol, hand sanitizer, and disposables (sponges, lip wands, mascara wands, tissues, etc) are mandatory in order to be as sanitary as possible. Also I keep hair clips with me just in case I need to clip my clients hair back.
As far as make up products, it varies depending on the look that's requested. Generally for the face, I will use M.A.C. MSF Natural, Black Opal Foundation Sticks, Coastal Scents Camouflage Concealer Palette, M.A.C. Prolongwear foundation/concealer, M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid Foundation. For the cheeks, M.A.C. Mineralized Blushes in Warm Soul and Love Joy are my absolute favorites. These colors are beautiful on just about everybody. If I have a client is has beautiful Deep Dark skin, then I'll use Clinique's Spiced Wine Blush. To contour/highlight the face, some of my favorites are Clinique Aglow blush, M.A.C. Vanilla/Naked pigments, M.A.C. Cream Color Bases, Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzers, M.A.C. Blunt Blush and M.A.C. MSFs. HD powder works wonders to smooth the skin and add a more natural effect. I alternate between Elf and MUFE.
On the lips, it just depends. My favorites are M.A.C. Viva Glam V and Viva Glam VI both the lipsticks and lipglasses. The liners will just depend on the look. The ones I use most often are M.A.C. Subculture, Whirl, Mahogany, Currant. Also Clinique Chocolate Chip, Bon Bon, and Black Amber.
For the eyes, I use a variety of eye shadows from different brands. My favorites include, Coastal Scents, M.A.C., and Urban Decay. I typically start off with a M.A.C. Paint Pot. Eyeliners I use the most would be Clinique Egyptian, Urban Decay Zero, M.A.C. Prunella and M.A.C. Fluidlines (colors vary) for the top. I like to prime the lashes before applying mascara with Dior primer and then I follow this with Loreal Voluminous Waterproof (if waterproof mascara is requested) or Dior Blackout.
