Building your makeup kit doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. After 14 years as a professional makeup artist, I’ve learned exactly what’s worth the investment and what’s not.

This checklist will help you start strong - and if you’re ready to take it further, I show you how I save thousands of dollars each year in “The Smart Makeup Kit Strategy” and if you want to really know every single thing I use and love in my own makeup kit, along with a detailed, hyperlinked product list, then check out “Master Your Makeup Kit.”