KITMAS DAY 1: FOUNDATIONS, SWATCHES + TIPS!

[@julieruby]

THE 25 DAYS OF KITMAS HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN!! I have some SUPER exciting videos planned for this holiday series so make sure to turn on your notifications for when I upload each day :) Comment below what your favorite foundations are!!

[@chanelgrace3078]

Thank you for making these videos. You're such a gem 💖

[@julieruby]

So sweet! Thank you so much!

[@canelami1285]

Love this, so excited to watch all of them!!. Also thank you sooo much with the pause so we can take a pic♡♡

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! Yes, I take screen grabs myself of swatch videos so I figured that would be much easier!

[@DilvenS]

Super pumped for this! 👏

[@julieruby]

YAY!!

[@katechipata9934]

Your videos are super helpful. Thanks for sharing! ❤❤❤

[@julieruby]

Thanks so much!! I just did an updated freelance kit video if you want to check that out :)

[@MakeupwithMariela1]

I’m excited to see your kitmas series 🤗

[@julieruby]

Yay! I hope you liked the first video!

[@annihilxte]

Starting my Julie binge!!! This is wicked helpful since I have almost everything I need for my beginner’s kit except foundations. You are truly a godsend. Thanks so much lovely ❤

[@julieruby]

Aww yay I’m so glad you found it helpful and hopefully it gave you great inspo :) Happy binging!

[@kelseyfarmer1473]

Very excited for this kitmas content! I just added a bunch of shades of the nars longwear foundation to my kit.

[@julieruby]

Yay!! So glad you’re excited. I hope you love the foundation as much as I do!

[@coleybeauty8994]

Hey girl. Could you do something about what containers you use to separate out your kit. I have the HARDEST time finding things that fit well. ❤ love this kitmas

[@julieruby]

Yes I definitely can! I have that planned as one of the future Kitmas videos :) i've also done a couple Amazon favs as past videos as well!

[@darzenvlogs]

oh, i love this! and looking forward to see the videos daily.

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you loved the first video :)

[@VijaySubha1]

Hi Julie!I watched the video yday but forgot to hit like & comment!so came back now😄

[@julieruby]

Aww you are so sweet that’s greatly appreciated! Thank you so much :)

[@MessersMoony]

Hi Julie! Thanks for your video! Would you mind doing a video on the different foundation finishes and how those work/ how to work with them with different skin types like dry, normal, oily? How do you choose what kinds to get ? Thanks so much !

[@julieruby]

Hi! I personally carry all satin finishes as I mentioned in this video. I personally don't believe you need to have certain finishes for different types of skin because you can always alter the formula depending on the primer you use and how much powder you set it with. It's completely up to you as an artist to choose which ones you want to carry :)

[@MessersMoony]

@@julieruby thanks!

[@tiffcries]

YESSS!! i’ve been waiting for this 🥳 i’m though questioning your sanity lol vlogmas is TONS of work! amazing so far!

[@julieruby]

HAHA my sanity is pretty questionable lol ask me a couple weeks from now! Glad you loved the first video!

[@wishlist_12wishlist55]

Looking forward to all the details on your kit! 🤩🤩

[@julieruby]

SO excited! I have some awesome videos planned :)

[@wishlist_12wishlist55]

@@julieruby 🎆🤗

[@Happine5s]

💃🏽💃🏽Best series 🙌🏽

[@julieruby]

Yay!! So glad you love it so far!

[@_dewinther]

Such a great idea, thank you 💖💖💖

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed the first of many!

[@cristinamaciel5303]

So excited for this! Love all your videos.

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much Cristina!!

[@tiyratrogers4770]

I loveeeeee your makeup kit videos.

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@vesi_ravunikau]

Love this! Looking forward😊

[@julieruby]

Yay!! Stay tuned for some other fun videos!

[@facesbylucy]

Kit videos are my favorite!!

[@julieruby]

Yes!! You’re going to love this series then!

[@PositivelyNice]

I am so in for this journey!

[@julieruby]

YAY thanks so much!

[@katiejohnson202]

Hi Julie! What an awesome video series! Do you have a recommended cruelty-free foundation besides the CT for a more full coverage? Thanks again ❤

[@julieruby]

Hi Katie! Thank you so much :) I haven’t experimented with a ton of full coverage foundations since I don’t tend to use them on clients that often. I don’t like to recommend stuff I’ve never tried myself but I have heard that a lot of ppl like the Fenty foundation. Just never have tried it personally :)

[@joelleb7174]

Love this so much !

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much!!

[@NREnger]

Adding blue to a foundation neutralizes the color. So if you foundation is too orange or warm add a small amount of blue. If you add too much blue tot he yellow you will adjust it to olive.

[@julieruby]

Hi Thank you! Yes someone else pointed that out and that makes a lot of sense! I've since played around with it. Still kind of nervous doing it on site but still may be handy!

[@claudiaprandelli7141]

OMG I LOVE THIS 😍😍😍

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much!!

[@Vada1230]

Was wondering if you could make a video about how you transferred the foundations from the original bottles to the smaller tubes 😅 It's harder than i thought

[@julieruby]

Hi!! I included that in some of my vlogs on my channel but to be honest just took A LOT of patience. Literally just spend time pumping them all into bottles lol

[@mvuj]

Thanks for showing your foundations❣️ If you don’t have a video on airbrushing, what is your opinion on airbrush foundations? Hope you include that in your next video series. As for me, meh…,umm…, STILL don’t know what to think.

[@julieruby]

Hi! I am personally not a fan of airbrushing and refuse or offer it as a service. It also hasn’t prevented me from getting clients. It’s just another method of application like a brush or a sponge and I think it just looks cakey over time. I could just rant about it for a video instead 😜

[@mvuj]

@@julieruby Ok yes pls rant away😃. I feel like it is just one of the quickly passing trends that lack versatility. But then again, I REALIY don’t know too much as I have never tried it myself. I watched other videos on it being applied and I am not amused enough to jump on the band wagon 🤔

[@julieruby]

@@mvuj If you don't want to do it don't do it! Most everyone I talked too doesn't like it and again, it hasn't prevented me from getting jobs either!

[@thesmallthings9751]

Giiirrllll I LOVE THESE!!!! I’m gonna do this on my beauty channel next year as well. You’re so made for this. Happy to see your face again and glad to see you’re doing great. Side note: what do you use to cut yourself out and put the white highlight around yourself for your thumbnail? I’m trying to do better with mine as well.

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! Yes do it! It’s been so fun to create these videos with a holiday theme :) It’s been fun catching up with your life as well! I’m glad you are loving your new life in Georgia. I use Canva for all my social media graphics and designs. I pay for the Pro version to get the background remover feature.

[@kelseysample1045]

Question: when trying to find the perfect shade match for a client, do you ever mix two shades from different brands? I know you mentioned everything being silicon based so they mix well together but wasn’t sure if you actually mixed shades from different brands to better color match. Love the 25 days of Kitmas!!!!

[@julieruby]

Hi Kelsey! Yes I mix them ALL THE TIME. That's why I have them all silicone based so I can and don't have to worry about conflicting formulas. NARS does a WAY better job at deeper shades so I'm always mixing with the others :) Glad you are enjoying the series so far!

[@florsilva878]

Love your videos! Do you decide on foundation you’ll be using based on clients desired finish look?

[@julieruby]

Hi Thank you so much! Yes, I consult with them ahead of time to see what would be the best option for them. Although as I mentioned in the video, I do mix them together sometimes so it's not just a singular foundation on their skin.

[@niki_robiii6]

Do you have any experience with the LA Girls mixing pigments? I have used them with other foundations, but not a silicone based one. I assume they would not mix well with the Face Atelier foundation? I’m wanting to give those a try!

[@julieruby]

Hi I personally have never used them so unfortunately I can't give my opinion on them. Luckily, they are inexpensive enough that you could buy them and experiment :)

[@blushedbridal]

Blue adjuster is to neutralize a shade and to make it more cool

[@julieruby]

Thanks for clarifying! I’m still messing around with it bc it’s kind of intimidating haha I did find out that it does neutralize yellow shades though

[@metlenko12]

I really want to try the Face Atelier Foundation, but I'm worried about the product not sitting correctly on the skin after the prep step since it is a silicone base and im used to water based. I've been using doublewear by EL for years on my clients and it works nicely with the Milk primer but I want to try a true MUA product. What skin prep products work with Face Atelier? What primer do you use if any? Thanks in advance!

[@julieruby]

Hi! Silicone foundations can work with any primer (it does work with the milk Hydrogrip) you just have to let primers “set” first. I usually do my prep and primer, completely the eyeshadow, and by the time I’m done I will go in with foundation and it doesn’t seperate or anything.

[@mego3591]

When buying the 4-6 foundations for your kit, do you get all Neutrals so you can alter them to cool or warm ? Or go all Cool or all warm?

[@julieruby]

Hi Meg!! Yes that’s exactly what I do! Neutrals can be altered with color adjusters so it saves money and space in my kit :)

[@HdotK]

Hey Julie how would someone get onto the Pro Programme for Charlotte Tilbury and other makeup brands if they’re self taught artists with no certificate? Can you please help how did you do it yourself ? x❤

[@julieruby]

Hi! You have to have some credentials otherwise there is nothing that qualifies you as a “professional.” I started off self-taught and obtained my certification in order to get the discounts. I also am getting my Esthetician license as well so that will be easier going forward. If you do film and TV, submitting a call sheet is also a credential as well. Each brand requires something different so I would check out their website :)

[@HdotK]

Ah ok thank you for your prompt reply as always xx ❤

[@chayap.199]

Is the olive one new?

[@julieruby]

I believe the blue and the olive one are both new!

[@ashley1kOfficial]

Hello I’m A Mua Myself & I was Wondering How Do You Get The Artistry Discount At Sephora?

[@julieruby]

Hi! Sephora unfortunately doesn't offer one! You would have to go through the individual brands themselves.

[@amyamorice6065]

How do you decide what undertones to get?

[@julieruby]

Hi! As I mentioned in the video, I have mostly all neutrals but it’s doesn’t really matter since I have those foundation adjusters :) Just make sure you have good combo of cool and warm if you don’t feel comfortable using adjusters.

[@chanafd]

Fun video

[@julieruby]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@Wpopurple]

I love your personality I know we would be bffs irl

[@julieruby]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@loveyourselfthewayyouare.7704]

Nice

[@julieruby]

Thanks so much!

[@bennu547]

As someone who’s fair skinned with an olive undertone, no they don’t all look the same. I don’t know why people say all fair foundations look the same and we only need two shades but at the same time complain there’s not enough darker shades. If fair people foundations all look the same, then surly the opposite end of that don’t need a lot of shade options either. They all look the same. Undertones aren’t a thing or anything🤪 Especially coming out of a makeup artist mouth who knows better then that it’s irritating. You have any idea how annoying it is for me to find a good foundation that matches me? I at least don’t run around and consider that as a personal attack on me. I just have to keep looking until I find some. All fair foundations are the same my ass

[@julieruby]

Hi I totally understand how this could come off that way, but that wasn't what I was saying in this video so I apologize if I offended you. In the makeup artist world, we don't need to get foundation shades that exactly match someone since we can adjust undertones and the depth of them. I was just mentioning that in order to save money on building a makeup kit, that you wouldn't need every single shade bc of the color adjusters.