VLOG: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST 2021
Today I will take you to work with me. Here’s a glimpse into a NYC based makeup artist’s day. WATCH NOW
FROM ASSISTANT TO MAIN MAKEUP ARTIST
When is the right time to stop assisting? It is human nature to desire progress and growth so when is the right time to take action and really redirect the course of your makeup artist career? In today’s video I’m talking about my personal experience and what makes a good assistant. I’m also covering when…
UPDATED PRO MAKEUP KIT 2021
For those of you who knows me, I ‘m always thinking of ways to optimize my freelance makeup kit so that is functional and light weight. Having an organized kit is so satisfying. Today, I’m showing you the updates I made. I hope it’s helpful. You can purchase the items mention in my video in…
MORE THAN SKIN DEEP + FACE MAPPING
A lot is written in our face, our skin gives us clues on what’s going on internally. Understanding what affects the appearance of our skin and root problems of skin conditions is the first step toward healing. I’ve been following Anthony William, medical medium protocol, as well as doing a lot of reading, a lot…
ADVICE I’D GIVE MYSELF BEFORE BECOMING A MAKEUP ARTIST
Being makeup artist isn’t all rosy. Us, freelancers, face many challenges salaried employees generally don’t such as dealing with unpredictable income, finding our own clients and the list goes on. In today’s video I’m looking back at my freelance makeup artist journey and giving my younger self 4 pieces of advice in regards to navigating…
AMAZON MUST HAVES FOR FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTISTS
I’m an Amazon Prime member and I can’t imagine my life without it. I buy everything from there, why? Because it’s easy, convenient plus I love their 2 days FREE SHIPPING. In this video I’m talking about my favorite amazon must haves for freelance makeup artists. You can find them at my Amazon Store Front. WATCH NOW
HOW TO BLOCK COVER BROWS
Brow blocking is a useful skill for makeup artist for many reasons: you can change the positioning of the brows, the color or simply reshape them. In this video I’m sharing how I cover my brows in 5 easy steps. All you need is a glue stick, a spoolie, some concealer and loose powder. WATCH…
A DAY IN A LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST
I decided to document my work day and created my very first vlog post. All of my kit prep is usually done a day before the shoot. I make sure that all of my brushes are deep cleaned and sanitized. I revise my kit according to the job. Today I’m doing an editorial and packing…
RETURNING TO WORK DURING COVID
It’s official, I’m back to work! I started booking jobs since beginning of August and although it hasn’t been as consistent as pre covid time, it’s still something. In today’s video I’m sharing my overall experience as well as the challenges I encountered returning to work during the pandemic. WATCH NOW All of my jobs…
MY PRO MAKEUP KIT 2020
In light of the pandemic, I recently decided to upgrade my entire makeup kit. Finding the right non porous bags was time consuming and don’t get me started on the consolidation process. Although it’s still a work in progress, I’m pretty pleased with the outcome and wanted to share with you. WHATCH NOW Clear Round…
DIY MAGNETIC PALETTE
I’m making my own magnetic palette and I’m excited to share it with you. I own a lot of palettes and inevitably there are colors I like better than others. Taking the entire case to work is definitely not ideal. Carrying a heavy makeup kit around is the last thing I want to do. That’s why I’m finding ways…
MAKEUP HYGIENE FOR MUAs: THE NEW NORMAL
In light of the pandemic, now more than ever makeup hygiene should be top priority. Our goal, as makeup artists is to create a safe environment and make clients feel confident in our good hygiene practices. It all starts with education and developing a wider range of knowledge. In today’s video I’ll cover the difference…
DEPOTTING WITH Z POTTER
Depotting is the practice of removing makeup pans from their original container into a more practical one. It’s a messy, time consuming process that often goes wrong resulting in cracked shadows. However, if done right, deporting is a great way to downsize while situating your favorite brands shades all in one place. Removing the dead-weight…
SET BAG ESSENTIALS
Being a MUA, I work away from my makeup station all the times. Having your products scattered around and not having access to them when needed it’s the worse feeling. That’s why having a functional set bag with all the right items is imperative. Part of my day entails in dealing with problems as they…
ALL THINGS SOPHIE 