Updated Professional Freelance Makeup Artist Kit - Zuca 

I've always known I wanted to be a makeup artist, since I was 7 years old. When I was aloud to wear and play with makeup I would do my friends makeup at sleepovers and then got more serious with it in highschool in the 11th and 12th grade! I'm 21 and have been doing makeup professionally for the last 3.5 years :)

Hi Lauren! I worked and worked at my retail job so I could build my kit up, I also worked in a cosmetic department which helped with discounts and gratis. Now I work for Smashbox so I do receive a lot of gratis which has really helped. Some people go out for dinners and drinks all the time.. I spend my money investing in my kit :) I'm extremely passionate and believe that all my clients deserve top quality products! :) I would highly recommend keeping your own makeup separate from clients!

This is such a helpful video for someone trying to break into the makeup industry... thank you for taking the time to make such a thorough, informative video!

I found this video to be VERY helpful. I got a bunch I great ideas for my own professional kit. Thank you! I LOVE how you've organized everything!

Hey, I was wondering if you would do a video on proper etiquette for applying makeup on clients, what you use products for and how you use them, etc. That would be really helpful! Great video!

I love social media! Facebook, instagram, twitter etc. Networking is KEY!

love how detailed you are and how you organize, i'm going to go get some plastic cases love that idea :)

Yay! I've been waiting for this updated video for so long! I love these video's because I need to know what to have in my future bag because I want to be a makeup artist :) Thanks!

I think this model is not plane friendly. I would recommend returning it and contacting Zuca about the problem. I do believe that the new one will fit on any overhead compartment.

I really liked this video. It gives me ideas on how to organize and what all I'd need in a kit!

What do you mean? When you use disposable mascara wands- you take a new wand and dip it into the mascara.. you do not re-dip it in. You throw it away after it touches a client. Then if you need more you use another new wand. If you don't double dip you are not contaminating the mascara.

I would recommend choosing the NC shades starting with NC 15, then jump to NC 30 and maybe do like the NC in the darkest shade and then any in between that suit the clientelle you work with. I actually depotted mine and mixed them together to create more shades in a new palette so I don't remember what shades I have :( In the MUFE I have #110, #125, #153, #155. I used up all of my #117 but am slowly phasing them out because I like nars sheer glow better :)

It completely depends what kind of makeup you're using or what you want your kit to be like! There are endless possibilities!

My kit is probably valued at around $10,000+ this includes all my brushes, airbrush compressor/gun, zuca and all the makeup. I would recommend getting a job at Sephora or a makeup counter because the gratis is usually great for building kits! Some of the products I have in my kit I've received for free from work :)

I work for Smashbox so I got them for free :P But you can get them at Shoppers Drug Mart (in Canada) or Sephora...or the smashbox website! I would suggest having the colours fair, light, light/medium, medium/dark. But it all depends on the clients you'll be working on! I typically work on fair-medium skintones.

Can you do a video on what's a MUST HAVE in your makeup fit for weddings? I'm starting to do more and more weddings and having trouble narrowing down what's a must in my kit. Thank you!

I love this, you're so organized! Very helpful video. Thanks!

I found them at Michaels in the beading section! I've also seen them at some dollar stores! If you don't have a Michaels where you live.. try a beading supply store or craft store :) Hope this helps!

I depotted them the same way you depot Mac eyeshadows :) I used the flat iron method! Lots of people on youtube have videos on it!

Please do a video on your palettes! :) I'd enjoy that.

Please do a video on the lip colours and eye shadows! thank you soooo much!

I would love to know exact colors that you have in your palettes! Eye shadows, blushes, lipsticks, etc. By the way, I loved this video! Amazing kit!

I've been acquiring all this makeup for about 5 years, but obviously some products need to be replaced after 6months to 2 years ish. I would say I have approximately $10,000 invested. This includes all my brushes, bags, airbrush compressor/gun, makeup etc.

First I'd like to say I think its so great and professional that you respond to the many questions :) I would so love to be an apprentice for you!! What type of camera do you use to to best show your makeup? I would love to work at a cosmetics store but actually have a corporate job with aspirations to become a makeup artist on the side. I would love to see the products, colors you would best suggest for wedding makeup! You are fabulous :)

I was tormented by cystic acne for many years. I used to hide away because of the problem. I used every single nuts idea to be found. It didn’t fade. Afterwards I got word of the Acne Executioner blog (Google it) and my cystic acne went away. I enjoy looking at face in the mirror for the very first time ever. It rocks.

I use the beauty blender solid soap :) It's amazing!

I'm located in the Okanagan, British Columbia Canada! I am mobile so I travel all throughout my city and cities near by!

I love this in depth video...I wish more were like it.

best video i've seen on a freelance kit! i checked out your website & portfolio - beautiful work! how did you do your website by the way?

Just followed you on Instagram and subscribed ... Best pro makeup kit!!!

You should try Macs Lip Conditioner! It is..... Amazing...... ❤️❤️

I don't think one ONE foundation is good for bridal. It depends on the brides skin type! But definitely stay away from mineral products and SPF. I love the MUFE HD, Nars Sheerglow, MAC Full Coverage, Lancome Tient Idole Ultra, Chanel pro lumiere etc. :)

Totally in awe! Love your z pallets and foundations!!! Starting my kit now actually. Could you recommend single Mac eyeshadows to me that every artist needs? I'm also curious how you decide which colors in a foundation to buy. Some say buy every color others buy a darkest and lightest and call it quits.

I would like to see a video on the blushes and lipsticks please! Thank You !

Can you do a beginner video for Freelance makeup kits. Because when I get a little older from now (im 14) I wanna start freelance and work my way to being professionals and I cant get a lot of mac and makeup forever. Could you like make a vid on how you got started?

Love this video, I think you've picked out some great products. It's obvious you are passionate about what you do as well. What would be your number one piece of advice for someone who wants to get into this sort of work? Also check out the new Urban Decay eye liner vault. You might not find it useful but I just like it and think *want want want* hehe :) xx u should do more videos when u get the chance

I said the same thing that whole kit cost about as much as me going to school for esthetics but you have to invest in yourself then hustle hustle hard to make it make it back and make a profit!

wow that is a really nice kit and I love makeup

Could you do a overview of your eye shadow & blush colors palette?

try vusset for pallets they are cheaper and sturdy and if you want a magnetic mufe empty pallet like 8 dollars

Its available at any MAC pro store- you have to call the pro store if you don't have a pro membership (if you do you can order it online) for $335 Canadian.

Unfortunately I don't have any more to depot, I use the same method as the eyeshadows though. With the flat iron and pin!

This is so helpful,thank you for posting this!

Would love a video on colours

Alright! I will have the video up within the next couple weeks! I'm having some issues with my camera :(

Im just now starting my professional kit, How did you go about doing that in a cost efficient way?? I want to use great quality products but it is hard to even really know where to start on making sure Im prepared for everything.

Thank you! I used Wix to develop my website :)

work! haha and slowly building your kit!

I will definitely try!

I live in Canada and it's available at Rexall, Shoppers Drug Mart and London drugs :)

Id loove to see all the colors you have please? Lipsticks eyeshadows anything you have :)) tia

I'm in Canada so I have to order through their head office in Montreal. I would suggest visiting the MUFE website and contacting someone to ask? They will probably be more help than me :P

Would you please do an eyeshadow collection video. I want to be a makeup artist and I want to know what colors to buy.

Great kit!!!

Im 18 years old about to graduate high school and im planning to go to beauty school for make up artistry however, do you have any tips on how to start building my kit without breaking the bank? Btw you seem really passionate about what you do :)

This was Fantastic!! Very helpful.. Thank you.. :)

you should try out Mary Kay for your skin care the are amazing and you could def be more organized with it :)

Thanks! That helps! :) One more thing...what are really good ways to get my Free Lance out there more? :) I'd really appreciate it!:) Thanks again!

Hello! I don't really make any videos anymore but if you'd like you can follow my facebook or instagram which is linked in the description box! I sometimes post my favourite must have products :)

Thank you! I should do another updated one... lots of things have changed! ahah!

HEY!!! How much would you say your makeup kit including all makeup cost/ how long did it take you to inquire?? YOU ARE AND INSPIRATION

This video is AMAZING thank you!!!

Once in a blue moon you will have a client who is never happy with anything. There is only so much you can do. Try to please them but at the end of the day if you tried your best that's all that matters!

I am 15 and I want to be a makeup artist so now I know what I need

If you were to put that entire kit together for someone, how much would it cost? I will become an esthetician next fall and am considering everything that would be needed for my kit but it looks like you could have $5000 worth of products in there....

you sound canadian? just the way you say certain words. or maybe from the northern part of us near canada like minnesota or something. thanks for the vid btw...very helpful

How do you depot your lipsticks into the palettes? Please do a tutorial x

Great great kit

Great video...thank you for sharing.

Have you had any difficult customers who were unhappy with your work and how did you deal with them?

I'm sorry, I don't understand your question?

I don't buy but alot of mascara's either but how do you use one mascara between clients, i know there are disposable mascara wands but wouldn't have to use different mascara's for each client or is there a disinfectant for the mascara it self?

Can you tell us which 6 colors of foundation you purchased in the mac creme foundations, and the 5 MUFE HD foundations. I want the Mac creme foundation but i'm really not sure which ones to get, and i've already started buying MUFE! Thank you!

This is great!!

Online, search 26mm eyeshadow pans. Whatever you do, do not purchase them from Stars Makeup Haven (online store). They ripped me off of my money big time!

Good idea! I'm kind of camera shy so I don't know if I'll be able to do that! But I highly recommend following greenstreetebeauty here on youtube for videos like that!

Thank you! x

When did you start getting into makeup?

Hi, my name is Tracy and I don't understand what you mean about the two little bottles 0- and 0+ light and dark face foundations that you use to mix and match foundations for the right color. I thought you said "makeup by Atilia paris? Is this correct. I can't find them on the computer and would love to use these so I can match any clients makeup no matter what the skin tone. Could you please elaborate on this? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! :)

Hey girl! I just started my own free lance business and it's crazy booming. I just started on my friends and now i'm getting emails like crazy to to other people! I just want to know how you could afford all of that high end makeup?? I just used my own makeup (sense I was just doing it on my friends) & I don't really want to use mine on other people :/ lol Thanks! :)

how do you clean your beauty blenders after you use them on a client? because they are expensive so i'm sure you wouldn't just use them once?

Thanx so much for responding :)

Can you do a video of the blushes please

Hi! Where do you buy your Make Up Forever HD foundations? I got the backstage card but it looks like you can only use it at certain locations and they are all in California or New York and I don't live near any of those states :( Are you able to get them at a pro discount or do you have to pay full price? Thank you so much for the video!

OMG! I have the same mirror LOL!

Can you PLEASE do a depotting video on MAC MSF's? Every time I try to depot one I break it=[

Can u name all skincare products again?

Where do you get the halo perfecting powders and which colors would you recommend?

what do you think is the best foundation for bridal?

Where did you get the great bags from and palettes?

Thank you :D

where did you get the tin pans for the lipsticks for your MAC lip palettes?

can you do a video for eyeshadow colors to have as a mua

any suggestions how to Depot some are harder then other any tips or tricks without breaking the product THanks?

How do you clean your beauty blender between clients ?

Loved this video (:

How much would it cost to build a kit like yours???

Ebay!

I'll keep that in mind! If you have instagram I always post photos of my favourite products :) @bristeinartistry

How do you get money to pay for all the materials, to be an mua?