{"id":19961,"date":"2017-06-19T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=19961"},"modified":"2017-06-19T07:00:45","modified_gmt":"2017-06-19T11:00:45","slug":"building-makeup-kit-professional-vs-drugstore-cosmetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/building-makeup-kit-professional-vs-drugstore-cosmetics","title":{"rendered":"Building a Makeup Kit: Professional VS. Drugstore Cosmetics"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Building a makeup kit can be both an expensive and confusing process. If you want to create a large number of looks on a global spectrum of people, you need to be prepared with an impressive amount of products. The cost associated with starting a makeup career can be daunting, which makes it very tempting to go the cheap route.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]When it comes to choosing your products, costs should be less important than performance. You need to know how to get the most bang for your buck. No makeup artist wants to splurge on a product that\u2019s gone within two sessions![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>So let\u2019s chat about when you should reach for drugstore products &amp; when not to!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/building-makeup-kit-professional-vs-drugstore-cosmetics\/#Foundations\" >Foundations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/building-makeup-kit-professional-vs-drugstore-cosmetics\/#Powders\" >Powders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/building-makeup-kit-professional-vs-drugstore-cosmetics\/#Other_Makeup_Products\" >Other Makeup Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/building-makeup-kit-professional-vs-drugstore-cosmetics\/#Experiment\" >Experiment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foundations\"><\/span>Foundations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640019882242{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When it comes to foundation, you need a variety of products that address\u00a0<a href=\"\/2017\/02\/makeup-training-101-know-skin-type\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">individual skin types<\/a>\u00a0as well as tones and undertones. But having a vast array of products is not cheap. Having liquid, powder, and cream foundations that range from light to deep shades and\u00a0<a href=\"\/2017\/03\/makeup-consultation-101-client-cool-warm-toned\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">warm, cool, and neutral undertones<\/a>, is unlikely within your budget as a beginner makeup artist.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640019915137{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]I recommend starting with a foundation palette. Not only will this meet your needs from light to deep, but palettes also contain colors with a variety of undertones. This variety allows you to mix any shade you need to color-match your clients. One benefit of stocking makeup palettes is that they are cream foundations, which can be very effective on every skin type.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640019901231{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you need a light level of coverage, you can blend creams down with a beauty blender or mix the foundation with a moisturizer.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dermstore.com\/product_Lait+Creme+Concentre_51945.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embryolisse<\/a>\u00a0is a perfect moisturizer to mix with your foundations.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640019908601{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Starting with a cream palette will also allow you to meet the needs of a wide array of clients. As your makeup business grows, you\u2019ll be able to purchase more formulations. I always recommend people to consider professional foundations. The vast majority of drugstore brands have drying agents in them so that consumers wouldn\u2019t need to purchase an additional setting powder. But it\u2019s well-worth the extra product (and step) to apply a setting powder.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640019926553{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When people sweat or when the oils from their skin mix with their makeup, their look can often darken, creating the dreaded makeup mask. When you use professional foundations and set them with professional powders, your makeup is less likely to oxidize.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640019945072{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Drugstore foundations are usually less pigmented and less long-wearing. To create the perfect base, I always recommend\u00a0<a href=\"\/2017\/03\/building-bridal-makeup-kit-primers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional primers<\/a>, and there are a number of brilliant companies that make beautiful ones including Cover FX, Tarte, and Smashbox.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powders\"><\/span>Powders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640019963894{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When it comes to powder products, my opinion is split. I have found that the vast majority of drugstore eyeshadows do not give me the level of rich pigment I hope for. Professional eyeshadows are far more pigment-rich and deliver a much more satisfying lay of color to the eyelids. If expensive shadows are not currently in your budget, invest in a\u00a0<em>really<\/em>\u00a0amazing eye primer. Using eyeshadow primer as your base, you\u2019ll get a better read of color from the less expensive eyeshadows. However, I do recommend that you eventually graduate to professional brands.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640019982888{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Whether or not you are using drugstore or professional eyeshadows,\u00a0<a href=\"\/2014\/07\/nathans-tips-eyeshadow-fundamentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">primer truly is essential<\/a>. It will make the eye makeup last longer, prevent creasing, and deliver richer color.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640019994574{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As for blushes, I\u2019ve never been a fan of aggressive blush. So having the lighter pigment of drugstore blushes might not be such a bad thing! You can get a beautiful, light, effortless glow with a few swipes of your drugstore brand. Meanwhile, some of the richer, more pigmented brands can leave a harsh streak across your client\u2019s face (unless you have mastered the art of the light touch).[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Makeup_Products\"><\/span>Other Makeup Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640020023518{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]I have some drugstore brands that I am proud to recommend. The mascara I cannot live without is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/global.ulta.com\/voluminous-original-mascara?productId=2641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Voluminous by L\u2019Oreal<\/a>, and depending on where you live, it can range from $5.00-$8.00. The gel liners, lip liners, and lipsticks at the drugstore all deliver beautiful and long-lasting colors. I have found that in many cases, I can get the same results at the drugstore as I can from some iconic professional brands.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experiment\"><\/span>Experiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640020048422{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]My biggest piece of advice is that you dedicate yourself to exploring a variety of products for your professional makeup kit. From my experience, I would not use drugstore foundations on a client, but I would not hesitate to use drugstore liners, lipsticks, and blushes. You should always do your own research for two reasons:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640020056423{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]First, you might find a product that you love even more than the one you\u2019re currently using, and second, by doing research on both professional and drugstore brands, you can form an opinion that you can share with all of your clients. People will always have questions and will rely on you for guidance. The more you know about the industry and all the products in it, the more likely you\u2019ll be to have an answer for them.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640020064533{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]I would really love to know your thoughts on the subject. Are there any products you\u2019ll only use professional brands for? Are there any drugstore products you swear by? Let me know in the comments![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640020111524{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4>Are there any drugstore products you swear by? 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