💋 I Finally Updated My Professional Makeup Kit After YEARS… Here’s Everything I Added as a Working Makeup Artist 💋

As a working makeup artist, I can honestly say… finding a makeup kit setup that truly works for you takes time. Sometimes YEARS.

And I think that’s something a lot of newer artists don’t hear enough.

Your makeup kit should evolve with:

  • your workflow
  • your artistry
  • your clients
  • your comfort
  • your personality
  • and honestly… your sanity 😂

After a very long time of testing products, changing setups, reorganizing things a million different ways, and learning what actually works for me on real jobs… I finally updated my professional makeup kit into something that feels functional, inspiring, organized, and me.

This isn’t about having the “perfect” kit.
This is about building a kit that supports YOU as an artist.

I hope this post inspires other makeup artists to create their own version of what works for them 🤍

And yes… I’m VERY excited about it 😭💋

🎥 Watch My Makeup Kit Tour Here

🎬 YouTube Short:
Watch My Makeup Kit Tour Here💋

🖤 My Professional Makeup Kit Setup

The Main Makeup Case

Apache 5800 Rolling Case

This case completely changed my setup. I needed something durable, spacious, protective, and easier to travel with for productions, shoots, weddings, and long working days.

Mirror & Workspace Setup

A comfortable workspace matters SO much as an artist. Your setup affects both you and your client experience.

Organization Is EVERYTHING

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a makeup artist is this:

✨ Organization saves time.
✨ Time saves stress.
✨ Stress affects creativity.

I wanted this kit to feel clean, fast, efficient, and easy to maintain.

My Favorite Organization Tools

💡 Pro Tip:
The “days of the week” lettering on the clear containers can actually be removed using acetone. Just be patient while rubbing it off.

🧼 Sanitation & Set Essentials

As a professional MUA, sanitation is NON-NEGOTIABLE.

Especially when working:

  • on set
  • backstage
  • weddings
  • commercial jobs
  • multiple faces in one day

These are some of my personal kit essentials:

💧 Skin Prep & Client Comfort

This section is honestly underrated.

A great makeup artist thinks about the CLIENT EXPERIENCE too.

Things like:

  • dry lips
  • dry hands
  • fresh breath
  • SPF
  • comfort items
  • emergency fixes

…matter more than people realize.

My Client Comfort Essentials

Skin Prep Products



💄 Makeup Products I Added

Setting Products

Lash & Eye Essentials

Lip Products

Palettes & Professional Artist Favorites

🎬 Content Creation Tools for MUAs

Because content creation is honestly part of being a modern makeup artist now 😭💋

These are some of the tools helping me film:

  • behind-the-scenes
  • tutorials
  • reels
  • YouTube Shorts
  • client transformations

My Content Creator Setup

Final Thoughts 💋

I really want artists to understand this:

You do NOT need the exact same kit as another makeup artist.

Your kit should reflect:

  • your workflow
  • your personality
  • your artistry
  • your clients
  • your creativity

This setup took me YEARS to figure out.

And honestly?
I’m proud of it.

I hope this inspires you to slowly build a kit that feels authentic to YOU 🤍

Let’s Stay Connected 💋

📸 Instagram:
@crisevera.theartist

👀 Facebook

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🌐 Portfolio Website:
Cris E Vera Portfolio

🎬 IMDb:
IMDb Profile

Affiliate Disclaimer

Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, including Amazon Associate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through these links. Thank you so much for supporting my work, content, and artistry 💋

Professional Disclaimer 💋
This blog post is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only. I am not a medical professional or dermatologist. All products and techniques mentioned are based on personal experience and professional makeup artistry use. Individual results and skin reactions may vary.


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