From being exposed to hot lights to dancing to a crowd of thousands, celebrities can’t afford to just trust their makeup looks to anyone. This is why we’re always doing our best to snoop around the kits of celebrity makeup artists. What are their magic tricks? What items are they hoarding?
Most of the time these products are cult brand staples you have to order online (and suffer huge shipping fees for) or stuff that hasn’t reached our shores yet. But once in a while, we strike gold and find that some of them have been on our local makeup counters all this time.
We dug through a few (okay, a lot) of celebrity makeup artist interviews and chose the products they use on their clientele—from Kendall Jenner to Beyoncé—that are easily available right here.
#1 Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl Lipstick in Champagne Ice
Mario Dedivanovic is a self-admitted fan of inexpensive products. To create the pouty lip Kim Kardashian loves, he admits using the Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl Lipstick in Champagne Ice which is a shimmery nude pink and is one of the shades he likes putting on Kim’s lips.
Revlon. Available selected Watson’s stores. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
#2 MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder
Putting makeup on a performer like Ellie Goulding can be challenging knowing that the look should stay on during her concerts. Her makeup artist Lucy Wearing, says that MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder is good for quick powder touch-ups during interludes.
MAC. Available at SM Makati. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
#3 Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eye Line in Cobalt Ink
With Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eye Line in Cobalt Ink, Lorrie Turk is assured that Taylor Swift’s eyeliner is always on point. It stays for 12 hours, it’s waterproof, and is also sweat-and humidity-resistant.
Bobbi Brown. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Glorietta 4. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
#4 Esteé Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Insatiable Ivory
This nude lipstick from Esteé Lauder is the personal favorite of Kendall Jenner and her makeup artist Victor Henao, who also happens to be the director of global makeup design for Estée Lauder. Not all nude lipsticks look good on different skin tone but this one is an exception.
Esteé Lauder. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Shangri-la Mall. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
#5 Maybelline The Nudes Palette
Subtle and neutral theme is Vincent Oquendo’s favorite look for Gigi Hadid. As her makeup artist, he loves to use warm taupes and matte neutral browns found in the Maybelline The Nudes Palette.
Maybelline. Available at selected Watson’s branches. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
#6 Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer
When it comes to concealer, Dakota Johnson’s MUA Pati Dubroff trusts Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer as it ensures no blemishes or redness on Dakota’s face.
Laura Mercier. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Glorietta 4. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
#7 BeautyBlender Body Blender sponge
Blending the makeup on Chloe Grace Moretz’s face is one of the most important things for her makeup artist, Mai Quynh. This is why Mai loves the Beauty Blender sponge which allows you to blend your moisturizer and foundation together
BeautyBlender. Available via Sephora PH.
#8 Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Kohl Liner
When doing a soft smoky eye, Hung Vanngo, Selena Gomez’s makeup artist prefers using Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Kohl Liner to make thick lines and blend them out.
Smashbox. Available at selected Beauty Bar branches. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
#9 NARS Laguna Bronzer
Beyoncé’s skin always has a summer glow but her MUA Francesca Tolot likes using NARS Laguna Bronzer for that sun-kissed look and that subtle sculpt.
NARS. Available at Bonifacio Central Square. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
#10 Benefit’s Watt’s Up! Highlighter
Cara Delevingne’s high cheekbones is given an extra oomph with the Benefit’s Watt’s Up! Highlighter as recommended by her makeup artist and YouTube beauty guru Lisa Eldridge.
Benefit. Available at Greenbelt 5. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
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