Freelance Makeup Kit 2022 for NYFW, Campaigns, Celebrities & Bridal

My name is Van, I am a Makeup Artist in NYC & owner of Artist Kit Company. I hope this video can help you with your kit condensing journey. Take your time, setting up your kit is not a race, there is no deadline & it's a never ending journey. As you develop as an artist, your kit will evolve with you. Don't worry about the noise and the trend. Do it at your own pace and do it correctly.
I developed major upper back problems as a Makeup Artist lifting heavy kits, doing makeup in poor posture. Your cervical spine can cause pain, numbness in your arm/hands, headache, vision problem and feeling fatigue. I wish we talk about this topic more often in the community but unfortunately I didn't think it was important till now.
This is why I decided to start Artist Kit Company to help people condense their kit and still carrying all the products they need.
If you find this video helpful, please give it a share.
Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/vanmakeupnyc
Makeup Instagram: @vanmakeupnyc
Artist Kit Company Instagram: @artistkitcompany
Makeup Blog: vankhaitruong.com/blog-1

[@labstyle3390]

this is the most organized and minimalist make-up kit that I've ever seen! 🤧

[@Brimfulofbeauty]

I’m gonna make one with mine and give everyone a heart attack with the mess 🤣

[@bethanywedds2202]

This is the best kit I have ever seen. It's clean, organized, and incredibly useful for anyone who uses it. Amazing!

[@alexispravato4132]

The professionalism!! You really put so much effort in making this kit, kudos! Thank you for posting! ❤️

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks!

[@emilymoran3224]

Kit goals! You always inspire me to work smarter not harder, I have enjoyed condensing my kit so far but it's always an ongoing process to see what works the best. Love the tip about the sharpner too! Thanks Van!

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks Emily!!’

[@scoutyd1885]

Thanks again. Your other kit videos set new standards, this is another level. Great inspiration for any MUA.

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks for watching!

[@BeautyByEbonie]

Thank you. I look forward to your yearly kit updates! So cool seeing how other artist pack.

[@miriambibi5134]

This is just such beauty and bliss and heaven. That kit must be so light... You give amazing advice!!

[@shawnasteiber6759]

Omg yayyyyyy! I love watching your kit videos

[@akccreativestudio]

damn you watching it before it process the 4k quality! get outta here!

[@vlogsw_ayesha]

Amazing! I’d love to see how you use your kit whilst working on a client/model. Would give a great insight to how you work around your kit. Love it 😍

[@hannahlauren2900]

Exactly what I needed to see right now. You are such an inspiration, thank you so much for making these videos/tools 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks Hannah! Take yo time!

[@Verbsdescribeus]

love these yearly kit updates :) the mascara trick is my favourite :)

[@mirandaxiong9385]

I always look forward to your update makeup case video every year!!! I always learn something new😍 thank you!

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@susanaenciso511]

Nunca en mi vida había tenido tanta satisfacción viendo un vídeo

[@charlieb066]

Wow your videos are so helpful, organized and satisfying to watch! It’s always a struggle for beginner makeup artists to find videos of actual makeup artist that are as experienced and knowledgeable as you to show us some tips and tricks from beginning to end. Thank you it’s much appreciated!! Hope to see more of your videos ❤️

[@vanktr]

thanks!

[@afternoonscoffeespoons4412]

This was so inspiring & beautiful to watch! Fabulous organisation & use of space, I love the precision 🎯

[@soulonice99]

You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

[@LunaModerna]

Wow😮! I’m impressed.

[@dawnbourque7974]

Kit goals...one day. And I totally get every kit purpose is different. I do bridal and sometimes have 5-6 clients at a time, no touch up kits needed (unless I gift an individual to a bride). I currently have a brush bag from mykitco because I almost always have 6-7 sets of brushes per gig. I have a big MAC travel case that has a bunch of clear bags with velcro on one side and big pouches on the other that are protected by netting on top with individual zippers. I want to get rid of it and get a case like this. Just deciding how it will look as I've only depotted my lipsticks into a vueset palette otherwise everything else is in palettes and containers. Thanks for the inspo!!!!

[@rosalott8451]

I love the fact how you organized your products Crome left to right it’s also elimm my eliminates time on your full glam on a customer 👍🏽

[@lerajuno]

Oh those sprays. You are kit goals. I’m going to consider using to the top for brushes. I usually keep brushes in a separate bag. For smaller jobs I should consider this. Thank you Van!

[@akccreativestudio]

it was tough but I decided to try it.

[@little_sensei]

The sharpener in the baggie is GOD TIER. 🙏🏼

[@Makeupbykimberlyp]

OMG this kit is GOALS!!! 🤯🙌🏾👏🏾

[@n23391]

love that he is from NYC, this company helped saved many mua backs

[@Jkissa]

I love these videos and watch them every year ❤❤❤

[@akccreativestudio]

Teach me how to KZbin.

[@desireesakal371]

Thank you so much! Truly inspiring and motivating! So happy and grateful you shared this with us

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks for watching Desiree!

[@AmberSage]

i relate so much to what you said about back problems from being a makeup artist. im pretty sure i did permanent damage to my back from the kit i used to travel with. i had one of those rolling kits and it weighed like 50 lbs. i downsized a few years ago and im still working on limiting myself to essentials

[@Kodoma90]

Your organizational skills are impressive! Thank you so much for sharing this video, it was very inspiring for my own kit 😁

[@mstresedenae]

As usual you make me want to throw my kit away and start all over!!! Lol great job gotta watch again though… 😍

[@akccreativestudio]

nahhhhh thanks!

[@lilbabyzz]

love all of it !!

[@BTEE_Cosmetics]

I was looking for a video to follow to update my kit and this was a great one. Very clear and to the point. Thank you 😊

[@monalisa1ification]

When you opened the second zipper and saw your majestic kit organized to the T …. My heart bit faster 🙌🙌

[@vanktr]

thanks!

[@Rebeccaeve391]

Wow this has inspired me to condense me kit even further so neat and organised. Love the multipurpose product tip

[@akccreativestudio]

Thank you Eve!

[@naziasultana7892]

This is so satisfying to watch a video ❤....you really inspired me

[@Emily-fe3zk]

Best video ive seen for this topic.

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@taicharles3325]

This is fabulous!

[@bessannkushner]

Literally *so* inspiring. Thank you Van!!

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@anishabetala5325]

Wow, this is really the most convenient kit ever !!! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks Anisha!

[@emmarafizadeh]

Amazing video Van, as always! xx

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks emma!

[@hannadmakeuplover6281]

I loved your Tips ☺️

[@cristinamaciel5303]

This is sooooooooo satisfying 😮

[@fashionsenses1]

Love it!! This inspires me to repress more and figure out the functionality of everything in my kit

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@madamr.b.jacobs9473]

This was so inspiring, thank you for sharing 🙏🏾

[@CocoRio]

Thank you for this concise video! Your kit and video are well done! 👌

[@dianaelisarb]

In love 😻

[@akccreativestudio]

damn you watching it before it finish processing the 4k quality! get outta here!

[@music2009tt]

I love you kit so much! Always an inspiration!

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks!

[@music2009tt]

@@akccreativestudio does this mean you forgive me?

[@Mattiexmarie]

This was hella inspiring and informative. Thank you!

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks Mattie!

[@SoStephy]

Such an inspiration I can’t wait to get to a level of condensing that I’m happy with :)

[@akccreativestudio]

Thank you!

[@stellacriswell]

such amazing inspo, you’re the best!

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks for watching Stella!

[@VibingoOnly17]

This is incredible.

[@tokiwartooth664]

Guitar pick trick ! How awesome definitely will give that a go. Thanks for inspiration!

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@ModelFaceMakeup]

Aesthetically pleasing to watch fellow makeup artist! Thank you so much!

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks

[@sim2413]

Great video Van 👏👏 cant wait for your next big product. Would love to see an AKC condensed Lash holder

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks for watching sally!

[@wishlist_12wishlist55]

Fascinating! Thank you for these insights!!

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks!

[@vannytr]

Wonderful video! Very informative and educational for minimalists, not just MUAs!

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@nancymua]

I love your kit and this video is so useful if you want to downsize your kit! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks for watching Nancy!

[@monishabathija18]

This is the best and most inspiring kit i have seen

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@mixed_beauty]

I found your company yesterday and it’s everything I need. I’m having issues with my back and this is the solution to my problems.

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@mixed_beauty]

@@akccreativestudio thanks to you!!!❤️

[@IDestroyDaGoat]

Love this video. That's a true kit. ❤

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@KrystenStrunck]

kit goals🥰✨

[@KrystenStrunck]

I am scared to start depotting and repressing powders its the only thing I wont do 😦

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks!!

[@angeldeal3291]

Omg the organization and simplicity is next level! I’m obsessed, thanks for the great video!

[@Velofire_21]

Dang dude I love ur video! Def getting what u have!😘

[@priyadurairaj3261]

Thanks....this way of organization can be applied in all areas of work...ohhh how detailed u r working , saying about the sharpener...👏👏👌👌

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@aidamanuel10]

This is a very very helpful video. Thank you 💕

[@imanarshad9397]

When you got the measuring tape out I knew I had to subscribe 😂 love this vid!

[@akccreativestudio]

gotta be precise, someone will ask.

[@cocosnowasmr]

If ur kit looks so good n professionally organized…..how awesome ur makeup would look like🙂☺️!!!!

[@akccreativestudio]

🖤

[@2568hbtyiyoiu]

Bravo!

[@SAJK0KAT]

Im not that interested in makeup but I watch this because I love this type of organization… 😍🥰

[@lauraleegenovese7590]

If only I could be that concise!!!

[@akccreativestudio]

I believe in you

[@LuluAce]

Great video and great advice! Thank you for posting this 🤍

[@akccreativestudio]

thank you Lulu!

[@maicamua]

Kit goal so neat ❤

[@rhisetyourlife]

Amazing ❤ thank you!

[@beatinestonyt]

This is mind-blowing! Thank you so much for sharing, I really enjoyed this video and I'm making it a personal goal to have a kit as organized and professional as yours :-)

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@Electghosa]

Organization, planning, taking out time of figure out what would work best for you. Thanks so much.

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@mafegonzalez1621]

OMG love it! 🤩

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks!

[@stavkovavlog]

Woooow! 🎉It’s really nice, but I love to keep aaall of this original boxes in my hands!! That’s why my make up kit is so heavy🤣 + big light and make up chair Maybe it will change someday (or my back will give up)))

[@816laleona]

Very informative!!!!😍😍

[@akccreativestudio]

thank you!

[@FacesByMay]

Love it

[@akccreativestudio]

=0)

[@natni1]

Incredible

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@Brimfulofbeauty]

I love this but with all the good intent I have, once I get on set my prep goes to pot lol. I will try harder 😅

[@drakedrones]

Absolutely useful vdo!!! Thank you thank you

[@aliyakhan4955]

Dream ❤

[@pinkopallinu9084]

Thanks for sharing

[@akccreativestudio]

thanks!

[@AngForeman93]

Where did you get your lip stains from?

[@marticruzmakeupartist7671]

Hi!! This is the most organized and perfect makeup bag I’ve ever seen. Need the links of every single product!

[@akccreativestudio]

Thank you!

[@iamluca94]

So good 😍😍

[@akccreativestudio]

Thanks!!

[@makeupbyrowyn]

amazing video

[@akccreativestudio]

Rowyn Thank you!

[@camilafernandez5319]

Hi, love this! would you mind link which bag this is please? Many thanks x

[@AngiePerezTV]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 From a cancer survivor and having gone through spine surgery and radiation, a great, big THANK YOU!!! You’re the bees 🐝 knees, Van! Many blessings 🙏🏻😘

[@akccreativestudio]

damn you watching it before it process the 4k quality! get outta here!

[@NREnger]

@ VANMAKEUPNYC Goals, so neatly done. I am working on condensing my kit right now. Dose AKit Co. sell the baggies as well? Thank you for the tip sharping pencils in bag and mini face chart, never see them that small. So helpful! Going to be making a order in march.

[@emilyherman2549]

This was so good! When do you feel is the right time to leave your stable retail job to be fully invested in MUA freelancing career? Any cues to keep in mind? Thanks for the great content

[@kellsiebainmakeup]

For me I decided to leave when I was earning enough money freelancing to do so (at the time it was $700 AUD per week)

[@Coralista_zee]

The makeup organization skills and the science behind it make me think you ended up in the wrong profession 👍

[@angiejonesmakeup]

So interesting! On my hands and knees begging for you to ship artistkitcompany to the UK!! xxx

[@akccreativestudio]

I do. Read FAQ, and there are forwarding companies

[@angiejonesmakeup]

@@akccreativestudio sorry I broke golden rule number 1 read FAQ’s! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@forbesbarnard3626]

I watch this video all the time. Your inspiring. I get sucked into brands and having the designer stuff but when I go back to my kit I use what works. I use to mix everything all the time and have forgotten to do so. I was talking to my friend yesterday about how I need to stop spending all the money I earn on new product that are current and to work with what I have. Working with mixing and mediums is what made me fall in love with makeup. I need to go back there. I say no to a lot of work because it hurts to carry everything. So inspired. Only question, when you do have rubbish in that trash can which I have but I have it on my separate brush bag how do you carry it then would it still fit?

[@akccreativestudio]

we all fell into that trap!

[@SimoneMacdonald]

an amazing kit! so much inspiration :) could you tell me the brand of the lip stain and the brand of the primary colours that are water proof please?

[@victoriarendon3011]

Van! Loved your kit video! Where is your white mat from that you lay your makeup on? Love it

[@vanktr]

amazon

[@cocosnowasmr]

It’s so weirdly beautiful cause I just asked for u to keep posting while I checked ur last upload was almost 10 months ago if I’m not wrong but as I was thinking if ur even going to continue posting and u just posted this video. Thanks for tagging me and plz plz,plz share u IG OR make some onset or backstage kind of makeup tutorials.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@akccreativestudio]

Welcome back!

[@cocosnowasmr]

@@akccreativestudio I’m looking forward to see ur work. I badly want it. Plz make some tutorials. If possible 😊

[@mananasaralidze3864]

That is one sexy kit!

[@jacquishepherd5337]

do you have a link to the makeup case ???. loving this video

[@akccreativestudio]

No but I gave you the measurements

[@chandler3258]

Hi Van!! Thanks so much for sharing your kit organization tips!! Would you be able to link the little plastic bins you have in there? I have no idea what to call them therefore I'm having trouble finding them. Thanks!!

[@katharinewilson1648]

I love the artist kit puffs but its not convenient as far as getting last minute order when I'm low so try to buy in bulk.