9 Products on a Pro Makeup Artist’s Holiday Shopping List

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As a professional makeup artist and beauty content creator, I’m blessed to receive monthly PR packages from my favorite beauty brands. It’s like Christmas every month. I test out the latest and greatest products, from must-have makeup palettes to innovative skin-care treatments, before they even hit shelves. My in-home beauty studio resembles a mini Sephora, stocked to the brim. It’s a beauty girl’s dream come true — but you’ll still catch me shopping in stores to scout out new launches and restock personal faves.

Makeup artists know that it’s not just about the quantity of products — it’s about quality. I’m incredibly selective about the products that I use: I consider inclusivity, innovation, ease of use, and IRL performance with every product I try. When I recommend a product, it’s because I’m incredibly impressed, and this extends to giving beauty gifts.

I’ve mastered the art of picking out makeup and skin-care gifts for friends and family based on their personality, skill level, and willingness to try new things. Keep scrolling to see what’s on my heavily vetted beauty gift guide as a professional makeup artist this holiday season.