What's in the Beauty Bag of a Local Makeup Artist?

Ashley’s Pro Tip:

“Placing a little gold highlighter in the Cupid’s bow of your lips really helps to make lips look fuller.”

1. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Highlighter
“Great as a highlighter and as an eye shadow.”
$25; Sephora

2. BECCA Ever-Matte Shine Proof Foundation
“Great for oily skin to keep the shine controlled throughout the day.”
$42; Lord & Taylor

3. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillow Talk Lipstick
“This is absolutely my go-to nude lip.”
$34; www.charlottetilbury.com

4. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye
“This is a bedtime must. Apply nightly to help with fine lines and wrinkles.”
$37; Lord & Taylor

5. Sigma F25 Tapered Face Brush
“This is my favorite and most-used brush! It’s great for any powder.”
$34; www.sigmabeauty.com

6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Pressed Poreless Finishing Powder in Translucent
“Matte finishing powder is great for all ages. It doesn’t settle in fine lines or winkles and helps diminish the look of pores.”
$29; Ulta Beauty

7. MAC Lip Scrubtious sugar-based exfoliator
“Use two to three times a week as a gentle exfoliating treatment. Leaves lips soft and kissable.”
$16; Macy’s