PRO recommendations
As promised, I’ve provided a full list of recommendations. Most of these brands I either wear everyday, verified from other credible MUAs in my network, or utilize in my professional Makeup Kit.
Obviously, this list caters and guides you toward the ideal radiant soft glam, but remember, different strokes for different folks, and everyone’s canvas is a little different. This list can be used as a basis, but don’t be afraid to try new things and recommend some products back to me!
FACE
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter (my favorite!): This is a staple for a reason. It blurs imperfections and gives a luminous, soft-focus glow that is quintessential for cloud skin.
Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation: For a more natural, diffused base that still offers coverage without looking heavy, this is a fantastic option.
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Bio-Blurring Loose Setting Powder: While a setting powder, its "bio-blurring" technology and finely milled texture make it excellent for perfecting the face, especially over liquid products.
MAC Strobe Dewy Skin Tint: Provides a dewy, hydrating feel. Sways more light to medium coverage.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation: If you need more coverage than the Flawless Filter or Tinted Face Oil, this is a pro artist favorite for its long-wearing, matte, yet natural finish that photographs beautifully without flashback. It offers a truly perfected canvas.
Rare Beauty Blush: This liquid blush is highly pigmented, blendable, and long-lasting, delivering a beautiful, natural flush with minimal product.
Juvia's Place Blush: Known for their intense pigmentation, Juvia's Place blushes offer vibrant, long-lasting color payoff that looks stunning on a wide range of skin tones.
MAC Glow-Play Cushiony Blush: This unique bouncy, gel-cream blush provides buildable, dewy color that blurs imperfections and leaves a healthy-looking glow.
EYES
Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Setting Powder
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot
LIPS
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur
MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick
Fenty Beauty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick
GXVE Cosmetics DEWYPLUMP Collagen Lip Gel
Kosas Lip Oil
SETTING POWDERS
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder
Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Soft Blur Setting Powder:
SETTING SPRAYS
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
MAC Prep + Prime Fix+
Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray (Bridal or Original)
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush:
This iconic powder blush is famous for its "color-reviver" technology, which purportedly reacts to the skin's moisture level to create a custom flush. Its vibrant, buildable nature, especially in the viral pink and berry shades, makes it highly sought after for a bold, bright cheek.
MadeByMitchell Blursh:
A multi-use liquid-to-powder formula that gained massive popularity for its blendability and color intensity. The 'Blursh' is often used in large quantities by creators to create dramatic cheek and nose applications that define the very essence of the trend.
Too Faced Cloud Crush Blush:
A newer entry, these powder blushes are known for their soft texture and matte to satin finishes that are easily layered, providing a diffused but still very impactful color.
MAC Mineralize Blush:
While perhaps a more traditional formula, these powder blushes offer a baked, luminous finish that can be built up for a radiant, multi-dimensional flush, giving a glow that complements a heavy application without looking flat.
