Makeup Essentials

Morning Glory

“I just love a great eyelash curler. It’s really the ultimate wake-up call for your face.”

SHOP NOW: Revlon Eyelash Curler, $5.99

Clean Up

“I am constantly on the go, mostly testing products for my beauty line. The last thing you want to touch with dirty hands is your face, so these wipes have become one of my all-time necessities. Plus, the travel size makes them super-easy to toss into any bag.”

SHOP NOW: Wet Ones Sensitive Skin Extra Gentle Wipes in Travel Pack, $3.75

Hands Down

“I'm constantly applying hand cream, and I absolutely love this lotion. It’s really hydrating, and the ingredients penetrate without leaving any residue, which is obviously very important for a makeup artist.”

SHOP NOW: Vaseline Healthy Hand and Nail Conditioning Hand Lotion, $3.75

Useful Tips

“These cotton swabs are a key essential at this point. I use them religiously for touchups when I am working.”

SHOP NOW: Q-Tips, $3.79

Makeup Pro #2

Kirsten Kjaer Weis, creator of Kjaer Weis cosmetics

It's the Balm

“A good balm gives lips a smooth, healthy look. I personally love this one, which has honey. It feels amazing, moisturizes well and obviously smells delicious.”

SHOP NOW: Burt’s Bees Lip Balm, $3

Just Browsing

“I prefer a slanted tweezer that’s also really sharp. And judging from many of the fall shows, a perfectly groomed brow makes a big impact.”

SHOP NOW: Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezers, $15

Green Team

“Beauty really starts from the inside out, and the healthier your skin, the better your makeup will look. I love organic green juice for that reason. Clean, nontoxic cells will make your skin glisten, because green juice contains the vitamins, minerals and enzymes extracted from vegetables. Plus it’s super-hydrating.”

Makeup Pro #3

Carmen Kenig, creator of Mattese Elite for Ricky's NYC

Purple Reign

“I love this season’s purple craze, and makeup is a great way to sneak in a trend without overdoing it. The plum and lavender hues in this shadow impart the perfect purple smoky eye.”

SHOP NOW: Mattese Elite Matte Eyeshadow in Violet Come, $12

Glitterati

“For endless shimmer, apply body lotion first, and then use this to spray glitter evenly on your décolleté. Your skin will look positively radiant for a night out.”

SHOP NOW: Rickycare Sucker, $2

Head Case

“When applying makeup, a thin headband is key for keeping hair out of your face. And it helps if it’s chic enough to wear for the rest of the day! I love this thin style, which also keeps flyaways tamed.”

SHOP NOW: Sue Maesta Thin Headband, $7