From Everyday to the Emmys: The 7 Transformative Products in Pro Makeup Artist Rachel Goodwin s Kit
To discover just what fundamentals a busy pro relies on most, we asked the Los Angeles based celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin to single out her can’t-live-without essentials as she prepares for the whirl of the Emmys.
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It’s safe to say that makeup artists do not travel light when it comes to their kits: In fact, most carry a small army’s worth of lipsticks, bases, and tiny pots of colors. Yet when asked which products they can’t live without, they will likely tick off a few key staples that are the true workhorses of their beauty wardrobe. To discover just what fundamentals a busy pro relies on most, we asked the Los Angeles–based celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin to single out her can’t-live-without essentials as she prepares for the whirl of the Emmys (where she’ll prep actress clients like January Jones and Kate Mara). From the perfect no-makeup-makeup lip liner to a portable concealer pen that magically erases imperfections, consider this well-edited list all you need for your own black tie arsenal.
Photo: Courtesy of hourglasscosmetics.com1/7“I’m usually not a big fan of powders in general, but I really adore this one. It has a beautiful reflective quality that is very subtle, and especially stunning in natural daylight. I like to use the Cool Translucent shade as a highlighter, and sweep it on the edges of the face and cheeks to make the skin look alive.”
Photo: Courtesy of Chanel2/7“It has that perfect inky black intensity, and gives a ton of definition to the lash line, so you can get away with wearing less eyeliner, or skip it entirely. It also plumps the lashes quite a bit, almost like a false-lash effect but without the strips.”
$30; chanel.com
Photo: Courtesy of barneys.com3/7“Women have a lot of trepidations with eyelash curlers, so I like to get in and out, very quickly! This one has such a beautiful weight, and the springs are very strong and sturdy, which makes it super efficient. The curl is truly incredible.”
$25; barneys.com
Photo: Courtesy of Chanel4/7“This pen is amazing, it works like a magic eraser to remove any redness around the eyes, lips, or nose. Also, if any part of your makeup moves during the night, you can brush this over something like mascara smudges or eye shadow flakes without having to re-do your entire face.”
$40; chanel.com
Photo: Courtesy of makeupforever.com5/7“I use this neutral pink pencil as a base under every single lipstick shade, from nude to bright red. It creates the perfect canvas, and ensures that whatever you apply on top will stay put. My trick is to pencil the entire lip first, buff off the excess with a Q-tip, then pat on a teeny bit of translucent powder. From there, you can apply anything: a lipstick or a gloss, and it will last all night.”
$19; makeupforever.com
