Need a make-up range for new business help please!!

[diane86]

Hi geeks

I'm setting up a business in June and have made a decision on every product from nails to tanning to facial products but can't decide what make up to use. I don't think I will be doing very many make up applications so don't want something overly expensive but equally want a good product that will stay all day if I'm doing wedding make up.

What do you guys use anything I should maybe stay away from eg brands that sell in drugstores? I currently use Virgin Vie where I work but not overly impressed. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!
Diane

 

[Emmawin]

Hi
We use ArtDeco in our salon but I am thinking of getting another range Helen 'E' Costmetics I will let you know more when I recived the info

 

[Havering Beauty Academy]

i use elf. really good a good value for money. the only problem is you can only order online and cant see the colours etc in person. i dont really like the mineral foundation or other foundations but everything else is great. go for mac if you have he money.

 

[diane86]

I've actually just started using mac make up on myself as was used on me during a photo shoot wasn't sure if they sold it trade though so a little cheaper. I was also looking at mineral but a little put off with the huge range of foundation colours and seems like there is a certain technique.

How did you choose what products to use from elf? Do you know if they have a starter kit and have you had good feedback from clients??

Many thanks

 

[Bronzewolf]

ELF products contain Bismuth Oxychloride an irritant to many.
If your looking for a mineral makeup look at Lily Lolo
If your looking for non mineral then MAC

 

[kezza*]

Hi
We use ArtDeco in our salon but I am thinking of getting another range Helen 'E' Costmetics I will let you know more when I recived the info

Hi Emmawin,
My sister bought some Helen e rpoducts from Debehams in Blackpool but I can't find them near me.

Where have you fought them????

Sorry to gatecrash it's just I'd really like to know more.


Thanks

Kerry
xx

 

[Emmawin]

Hi
I am waiting to recieve my kit. I ordered on line from their web site. I have heared that they have stalls in some of the big department stall, as soon as no which ones I will get back to you.
Emmawin

 

[diane86]

Would it be very unprofessional of me to just buy products that I know I like myself and have found that works eg maxfactor, estee lauder clinique etc? It doesn't look like mac, lily lolo do kits with a few foundations, eye shadows etc.

I can't afford much at the moment so don't quite know what to do!

 

[Kayleighs Nail & Beauty Studio]

i got in new > id cosmetics 8months ago and love it , i organised a ladies night in the salon where we did make up demos and i got the rep to come out , it was great and i sell a load of the lipglosses
good luck with finding a make up range

 

[blush09]

diane
no it wouldnt look unprofessional at all, pretty much every mua i know makes up her/his kit with tried and tested products from right across the board - from professional to high street
i personally use : mac, bobbi brown, chanel, benefit, dior, lancome, nars, laura mercier as well as bourjois, max factor, nyx and am considering investing in some key pieces from artdeco when i come back from mat leave

 

[Jazzy_Jaz]

Hi geeks

I currently use Virgin Vie where I work but not overly impressed.

Thanks!
Diane

I used to use Virgin Vie too, but I couldn't use it on myself due to sensitive skin so this didn't fill me with confidence for my clients.

I now use Patricia Milton Cosmetics and have never had a problem. Of course, everyone supplements their kits with wonder products from other brands.

 

[diane86]

Thanks guys all your info has come in very handy given me lots to think about! Makes me feel better that its ok to use a mixture of brands aswell especially as I do on myself, thanks again
Diane

 

[MillieMoo99]

Hi

I'm a makeup artist especially in brides and have been using minerals for the last couple of years. Just launched a new brand to the UK, have a look www.pureanadauk.co.uk it's beautiful to use and stays on all day!

xx

 

[Sparkle'n'shine]

i am in the process of having a rep come from Artdeco. They seem really professional and good value for money.

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