FREELANCE MAKEUP KIT: What's in my kit? 2022

[@julieruby]

Thanks everyone for your super supportive comments! We have all built such a great community on this channel and I love how everyone is starting to talk to each other now :) I tried to link as many of the products as I could in the description so please check that out if you have questions. ALSO, don't forget to check out my "Business for Makeup Artists" and "Makeup Kit Resources" playlist as well!

[@GGLuvsBeauty2]

Just want to say that I have been binge watching a lot of your videos over the past few weeks, and I am so happy I found your channel. I am an up and coming makeup artist in training and your videos have been super helpful!! I’m not planning to be a strictly bridal makeup artist, but the tips and tricks, your vlogs and all the business advice had been priceless to me. Thank you so much and keep doing what you do because you are AMAZING!!!

[@MonicaMettert]

Same!!

[@julieruby]

You are seriously so sweet and I loved chatting with you during the premiere :) I'm really glad all my videos have been helpful. If you haven't already, check out my "Business for Makeup Artists" and "Makeup Kit Resources" playlists!

[@GGLuvsBeauty2]

@@julieruby Oh yes I have watched almost all the videos in the business playlist already 😉. Your content is so good!

[@morganb5085]

SAME! I have been binging and bothering with questions 🤣

[@MonicaMettert]

My HG oil control primer is Lancome Prep and Matte. The Sephora brand Mattify primer is a less expensive dupe, works great but I do prefer the Lancome. Both are more of a gel texture and absorb really nicely into the skin, leaving zero residue which is crucial for oily ladies. I’m SUPER oily myself and this + a longwear foundation is a brilliant combination on me. Always works well on my oily and combo clients, too.

[@julieruby]

Ooo I've never checked out many of Lancomes makeup products! Thank you so much for sharing that :)

[@SJBsweetpea]

Your videos are so informational and helpful as I look at starting my freelance makeup artist career! Thank you, Julie!

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! I’m glad this video helped you Sarah! :)

[@dyminsia]

Smashbox oil control primer is my all time favorite primer for oily skin! Actually I love all of their primers (their reduce redness is truly magical)

[@julieruby]

Yes! That’s the one I ended up buying :)

[@n23391]

so glad i found this channel. you have definitely helped me to upgrade and downsize my kit ! but the community is awesome! so many great tips in the comments! Go team! 👏🏽

[@julieruby]

Aww yay!! Yes this is a great channel and community to be apart of :) so glad you are getting some helpful tips!

[@KennaS76]

That’s a really pretty lip color on you .. I love it!!

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! I love my reds :)

[@MonicaMettert]

You are a depotting/organizing QUEEN! I’m inspired lol

[@julieruby]

Haha literally SO many hours were spent here, but totally worth it!

[@azjarene]

Wow this is probably one of the best kit videos I have seen. I love how you labeled and organized everything! You’re giving out very great ideas for my kit as well!

[@julieruby]

Thanks girl!! I’m so glad it helped you get some ideas :) I always love seeing others kits as well. So helpful!

[@SIRENiTY_Gaming]

You're my favourite 🥰 This will help me pack my new Relavel backpack 🤩

[@julieruby]

I’m so glad to hear that!! Hope you love your new backpack!

[@KayosRysings]

I agree, the hourglass blushes are stunning!

[@julieruby]

Yes they are! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jennwhite3202]

Love the Dior Universal Primer for oily skin 💚

[@julieruby]

I've heard great things about that! Thanks for sharing :)

[@Ginnabake2]

Omg girl first your skin looks so beautiful and flawless, second I have been learning so much from you. You motivated me to keep working as makeup artist after I stop for over 3 years, thank you 🙏 awesome tips

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much Ginna :) I’m really happy to hear that you’ve been getting some helpful tips from my videos. I hope everything goes well with your business relaunch!

[@disco_life]

I love using mac pencils (guess I'm old school) but I also always carry a small flameless lighter to heat them up when needed. 🥰💜

[@julieruby]

Haha MAC pencils are good! I just have found creamier pencils that I don't have to manipulate to use. Definitely personal preference :)

[@danavila04]

Don’t do makeup but wow I Love the organization!!! You’re set up and Labs are very pleasing…

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much!! I try to be as organized as possible :)

[@sheshackservices9393]

Ordering so many things…..so so many things from your video 😂😂. This organization system is fabulous! Thank you for the content!

[@julieruby]

I'm glad you got some great ideas!! My kit has even changed since this video. I'll be making an updated one soon so stay tuned :)

[@MonicaMettert]

I love the Urban Decay Stay Naked concealer for a lighter option (I use a ton of base products you do so I feel we have similar taste!) - they are long lasting, decent coverage, lightweight. The Laura Mercier Flawless Fushion is also a great option, very flexible and gel-lile

[@julieruby]

Thank you! I used to love that concealer when I first started getting into makeup. I forgot about it completely! I haven't checked out the Laura Mercier one so I'll have to experiment. Thank you for sharing :)

[@_dewinther]

Great condenced kit! Loved the makeup look you created, You look stunning! Thanks 💖💖💖

[@julieruby]

You are so sweet thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :) Condensing is literally such a n obsession!

[@ilcegodinez940]

YOUR ALWAYS KEEPING US UPDATED ABOUT YOUR KIT AND I LOVE IT YOUR A QUEEN FOR THIS 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@julieruby]

You’re so welcome! I always love these videos and I know it really helps other artists get ideas :)

[@sab673]

Really excited for this one!!!!

[@julieruby]

Yay!!!

[@Beautybybllc]

Me too!

[@elexiajbeauty6275]

For oil control primer, I use the makeup forever pore minimizer primer and the Laura mercier blurring pure canvas primer. I know it’s for pores, but it does work as a oil control as well.

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much for sharing those! I'll have to check them out :)

[@mistycuz2011]

I have super oily skin and primers I love are the nars soft matte primer, hourglass mineral veil, smashbox oil control and the Laura M. Blurring primer. Soooo good! I have gone through many of bottles of each of them 😬

[@mistycuz2011]

Also!! Wait till VIB sale during holiday time to get the hourglass blush pallets. More compact and it normally has a decent shade range in them. I LOVE these videos and it’s making me want to look at switching up a few things in my kit. Your kit is goals with how nicely organized it is 🤩💁🏻‍♀️

[@MonicaMettert]

I also like the Laura Mercier one for oily skin, although I don’t find it controls oil that well.

[@julieruby]

Ooo thank you so much Misty! I know its hard, but do you have one you prefer over the others?

[@julieruby]

Yes!! I've wanted to get my hands on those!

[@mistycuz2011]

@@julieruby The smashbox one is one that I find the easiest to work with. Sometimes the hourglass has a white cast on deeper skin. The nars and Laura M. one are a lotion texture, but I agree the Laura M. Isn’t super intense in the matte department. While nars is more intense for sure like if you do a dry foundation with it, it can look a bit dry. The smashbox one is wild when it dries it has this powderish finish and with living in humid, hot climate with very oily skin it was one of the only few that kept me matte. So long story short to me I would say 1)smashbox, 2)nars, 3) Laura M, 4)hourglass. Lol But dude! Ask for some samples from Sephora and some come in travel sizes too.

[@canelami1285]

I hope you get more subs because I really enjoy your useful videos, and want you to continue so everyone hit that thumbs up!!!!!!

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much I really appreciate you saying that!

[@marywiththelonghair1330]

I have a suggestion for you for an oil controlling primer - the Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Blurring Primer. It’s really nice. Keeps oil at bay all day. Keeps powdering down to either never or minimally. I believe it’s silicone based. They do make a travel size, so you can try it with less risk. I bought it in person and didn’t see the travel size, so I do have the full sized one. It works great under lots of foundations. Rebecca Capel uses it all the time and that’s what prompted me to buy it. I really enjoy it.

[@julieruby]

I’ve had a lot of ppl suggest the Laura Mercier one which I’ll have to try in the future :) I ended up getting the smashbox oil control primer. I love watching Rebecca chapel as well!

[@silvybotha]

Hey Julie. I’ve been using the Hourglass mineral veil for years for oil control and longevity and smoothing. Sephora has the minis available.

[@julieruby]

Thank you! A lot of ppl have said the Hourglass one so I’ll have to check that one out :)

[@sheshackservices9393]

Also, maybe you have tried this already, but the Danessa Myricks Yummy Balm in Universal is fabulous for oil control. The blurring balm has Upsalite technology that helps control oil while still keeping the skin hydrated. ❤

[@julieruby]

Ooo I haven't tried that product from Danessa Myricks! I'll have to check it out. THanks so much for suggestion!

[@MeganMarie1315]

Love how you have your kit set up, and that backpack looks so easy to move around! I might have to check that out. A matte primer that I find works well is the MAC Mattifine primer, it's super nice and controlled oils all day (12 hours). Also, the Nars radiant creamy concealer is a great lighter weight one and it looks beautiful on a multitude of skin types. I see that Too Faced is changing owners sort of and sounds like they are only keeping some core products. I hope your concealers stay!

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much Megan!! Yes, I LOVE my backpack. I believe I've used that MAC primer at least once, but I'll know by packaging lol the NARS one was great, but I just couldn't get a lot of product out at once because the container is so thin. NOOOO! I do hope that Too Faced does keep the concealers. They should since they're so popular!

[@_LisaRee]

another fav thanks Julie!🤗

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much Lisa!! Glad you loved the video :)

[@xoxo_GorgeousMinds]

Thank you for this! I’ve got my list ready on Amazon on some things I would like to have for my kit! I’m considering starting the OMA program next week. Wish me luck!

[@julieruby]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!! I just finished making a Kitmas series for the holidays if you are interested in knowing what my kit currently looks like. I changed quite a bit of things since this video! :) Here is the link to the first video in the playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqLIi6Fqa9-cb9k Also the OMA program is so amazing! you'll love it!

[@missmerli]

Julie thank you so much for such a detailed video especially for the links to get some of the items on Amazon.

[@julieruby]

I'm so glad you loved the video! I'm also happy the links helped you out :)

[@rosapereira7144]

Finally got what I looking for..🥰

[@julieruby]

Yay! So glad you liked the video Rosa :)

[@maritemua]

I use Hourglass Veil Mineral primer as a light mattifying primer, and MUFE Step 1 Primer Shine Control for ultra oily skin. But I usually spend a lot of time prepping oily skin especially if it’s dehydrated - double cleansing, peeling, using mattifying masks, hydration

[@julieruby]

Yes skin prep can make or break a look! Thanks for sharing your recommendations! :)

[@looksiebeautybyjaneetimms7999]

Love love love how organized and purposeful your kit is! I learned so much, so educational. Are you self taught or did you do any training. I’d love to take classes!

[@julieruby]

Hi thank you so much!! I began as a self taught artist, but then I got officially trained at MAC. I worked there for 3 years then got my makeup certification through a makeup academy. Then I’m going back to school for my estheticians license this winter :) I would highly recommend some pro training if you’re just getting started!

[@VS-on1ku]

Thank you!! I love your videos! ❤️

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much for watching! :)

[@ashleyhagen9299]

Hi Julie! For oily skin I like the seriously shine free formula 10.0.6. It’s a mattifying moisturizer. For concealer I just started using the Sephora brand bright future gel serum concealer. It’s sooooooo good. Super light weight but the coverage is a little bit above medium and blends like a dream. And it doesn’t hurt the pockets when repurchasing 😝.

[@julieruby]

Hi Ashley! Thank you so much for sharing your recommendations :) I've heard great things about the sephora brand concealer. Never heard of the 10.0.6 one, but used use their face masks a lot. I may be looking for a concealer more light coverage that that. Almost sheer which is hard to find!

[@ashleyhagen9299]

@@julieruby gotcha on the concealer. The 10.0.6 I picked it up at my ulta and I have also seen it at target.

[@elena3sunny]

Primers for oily skin try Kryolan's Invisible Matt, HD Primer, and Marley Skin foam. Also, Anti-Shine powder a small amount before the makeup application. Personally I use HD + Antishine and powdering really well in the end with Dry Powder. I was an intern in Greece's shop and got up close and personal with the products. Also, I've been binging your videos for dayyyyyzzzz! Awesome content, very informative, to the point, and entertaining overall.

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much for the suggestions! I’ll have to look into these :) I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already! 😊

[@marywiththelonghair1330]

Also, I think you should check out the Honest cream blushes and also the Illamasqua cream blushes. They are really nice. I just ordered a pinch pot from spectrum, and it comes with a travel sized brush which is pretty awesome. You get a spectrum brush for free. But I can’t attest to formula for it yet.

[@julieruby]

I love me some cream blushes!! Thanks so much for the suggestions Mary :)

[@steveno1891]

This looks so good. I’m jealous of how small you made your kit. Do you find things move around since you have a lot of space in that bag? I’m had that bag in my cart for months and you made me want to get it more. Ps. You should do an Amazon affiliate link get some extra 💰

[@julieruby]

Hi Steven! Literally took YEARS of depotting and condensing, but we got there! lol Yes things do move around a lot more, but not to an annoying point if that makes sense. I normally carry my black towel at the bottom to cushion things a little more. All of my links are affiliate links, but thanks for watching out for me :)

[@MonicaMettert]

AWESOME VIDEO! Loved it 😊

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much Monica! :)

[@itsdresusa]

Julie!! SO happy I found you! These videos are great and so helpful. Thank you. Do you carry all of these on your own when traveling or have a cart/bigger bag that you use to carry them? I am working on this as a traveling Mua! Thanks!

[@julieruby]

HI Andrea! I'm so glad you stumbled upon my channel as well :) I currently in the process of overhauling my kit for this year and I should have an updated freelance kit video within the next couple of months. I don't carry my light and my chair if I don't have to! Having.a kit that converts into a backpack is super handy though so I don't have to physically carry as much.

[@Drbeautysfx]

Where did you get your top? 😂 love watching your videos thank you.

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! I honestly have no clue! i've had it for such a long time haha

[@kleesnailtreasures5494]

How do you sanitise the cream lip liners? 😊♥️

[@julieruby]

Hi! I made a video a while back about makeup kit sanitation :) here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnOalXmHaKxqack

[@Nandini_Arxra]

Hey Julie, why do you use the p Louise base when you have the paint pots? And for what do you like to use both of them?

[@julieruby]

Hi Nandini great question! The P Louise I use more as a concealer under the brows and all over the lid (that’s more my go to). The MAC paint pots I use just the on the lid for cream shadows as that’s their actual intended use.

[@hayleygringa824]

Hey Julie, could you show us how you cut the eyelashes to fit into the "box"? I have the same brand that you have and it's so hard to cut around the eyelashes without damaging them, also as I cut the plastic, it tends to break and tear. Do you have any helpful tips or is it a challenge for you as well?

[@julieruby]

Hi Hayley! I personally haven’t had an issue with cutting around them. I’m not really sure how to explain it but I just try to get as close to the lash as possible without cutting the lashes. I’ve included it on some of my vlogs in the past!

[@hayleygringa824]

@@julieruby Thanks Julie! After cutting a few tonight I got the hang of it, I was just worried I'd cut the lash but it's pretty easy if you bend the plastic part while you're cutting them. (:

[@Marisol50251]

Hi Julie can you link where you get your foundation bottles from?

[@julieruby]

Hi! All of the containers are linked in the description :)

[@rajkaur9706]

I literally just bought this bag and completely redid my kit cause of this video! One thing that’s killing me is that how did you get your fresh toner in those containers! I want to depot it since the bottle is so heavy but I cannot get the insert to come out!

[@julieruby]

Aww yay!! I hope you love the new bag :) The insert does come out of the toner. I just stick my nail cleaner thing in the hole (it’s metal and sturdy) and wiggle it until the top pops off.

[@amarysocasio8656]

Have you tried the milk cosmetics matte primer ?

[@julieruby]

I’ve tried the hydro grip but not the matte one if that’s something different.

[@julieh5321]

Loved this video and I love your kit. I purchased the bag based on your recommendation and it’s great but I think the sun doesn’t work. Also, is the CT lightwonder foundation silicone based? It contains spf, does it create flashback when photographed? I love the plastic packaging and they have decent amount of product.

[@julieruby]

Hi Julie! Thank you so much :) I think you may have made a typo on the word "sun" so I wasn't able t understand what you meant lol All of my foundations I carry are silicone based including the CT Lightwonder. It wasn't on purpose..I just realized this while filming this video so apparently those are my fav bases haha! No, it doesn't have flashback. It only has an spf of 15. If you get above 20 that is when the flashback happens, but anything less isn't super significant.

[@julieh5321]

@@julieruby sorry about the typo, I meant the USB

[@julieruby]

@@julieh5321 Ah gotcha! You have to plug in another power source to it so I bring a portable battery pack and plug that in on the other side :)

[@julieh5321]

@@julieruby oh ok that makes sense, I was thinking it will charge my phone magically 😂

[@julieh5321]

Hi again Julie. I’m almost done with my make up kit and it has been so hard choosing a concealer. I went to my local Mecca store (like Sephora) in Australia and the assistant told me the Too Faced concealers are being discontinued from August and they won’t be getting anymore stock or shades. Apparently the brand is discontinuing them. I wasn’t sure if this only applies to Australian consumers. Curious if you’ve heard anything about that? Also which other concealers would you recommend? Don’t mind me rambling!

[@makeupglitter05]

For the mac paint pots do they dry out in the Amazon containers or do they stay hydrated like in their original container?

[@julieruby]

It depends which containers you put them in! MAC paint pots dry out super quick so just make sure the container is airtight if you choose to transfer them :) If they do dry out, I just used the Ingot duraline.

[@cleopatracaro2341]

Could you please, make a Dermacolor makeup?

[@julieruby]

HI I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this?

[@JennidavismakeupHouston]

I describe myself as a soft natural style MUA. Most clients have looked through my portfolio or IG. Meaning they are not expecting an avant-garde makeup😅

[@julieruby]

Yes I just love the look of healthy glowing skin and a natural eye and lip :) It definitely pays to market yourself to get your ideal clients 😊

[@dr.shery.mua.]

Great video ❤️ i will do a similar one 🥰

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! You should!

[@jacquishepherd5337]

FA foundation is amazing. with concealer Nars RADIANT CREAMY CONCEALER is great

[@julieruby]

Yes I love FA!! I also love the Nars concealer as well but the small tube just really get annoying to work with on clients 😂

[@jacquishepherd5337]

@@julieruby yes the small tubes can be annoying

[@veeg.9437]

I use the Lash Paradise too, but was thinking about switching because I've been using it on myself as well and it flakes. Do you have that issue at all?

[@MonicaMettert]

The Essence Waterproof is amazing! I also like L’Oreal Voluminous if you can’t find the Essence nearby. Essence is where it is at though - HG

[@julieruby]

I personally have never found it to be flaky on clients, but I also don't apply a lot since I use false lashes most of the time!

[@loveyourselfthewayyouare.7704]

Wow

[@julieruby]

Hope you enjoyed it thank you!

[@tiyratrogers4770]

👍🏼

[@julieruby]

Thanks for watching Tiyra!!

[@cookievalentine]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@julieruby]

Glad you liked the video! :)

[@chiczazil]

I see you do not carry too many eyeshadows.. like.. what of you need more colors and textures?

[@julieruby]

Hi!! I personally just do natural bridal makeup as I mentioned in the beginning of the video. My clients don’t ask for bold or bright colors. I do have brighter colors for photoshoots but I normally will know this ahead of time.

[@jojop0312]

I am loving the red lips 👄 on you, beautiful

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much Jojo!!

[@laujenny205]

Wow! U talk too detail very proffesstional, Are u make up artist? Do u tried the wedding make up before?

[@julieruby]

Yes! I am a bridal makeup artist that has been trained professionally :)

[@DilvenS]

I love this so much! Thank you for always making dope content. 🥹🙏

[@julieruby]

Thank you! I’m so glad this was helpful for you :)

[@fatimaxo4885]

Do you have Instagram 💕

[@julieruby]

Yes I do! It's changed since I made this video, but its @juliemarie_artistry