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THE SMALL THINGS THAT MAKE IT EASIER

The Essentials.

Keep what works.
Refill what you need.

The supplies that earn their place, then run out. For your own routine or a working artist’s kit, start with what you use and refill from there.

Makeup sponges, cotton rounds, swabs, disposable wands and brush-care supplies on a stone surface
LESS TO SORT THROUGH. MORE THAT WORKS FOR YOU.
24 supply categories
01 / THE ESSENTIALS

Prep.

Small supplies that do a lot of the work.

01.01Disposable supply

Cotton rounds and pads

Two options for makeup removal and the liquid products in your prep routine. Choose one that suits how you use it.

Amazon Essentials cotton rounds product photoTHE EVERYDAY REFILL

Amazon Essentials Cotton Rounds

100% cotton. A round pad for makeup removal and applying liquid products. 100 count; check current pack options on Amazon.

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Shiseido Facial Cotton product photoTHE SOFT SQUARE

Shiseido Facial Cotton

165 cotton squares. An alternative format for applying liquid skincare or removing makeup.

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Same everyday task, different feel and format. Choose one that suits your routine.

01.02Disposable supply

Precision cotton swabs

Clean Skin Club Clean Swabs. 500 dual-tip cotton and bamboo swabs.

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CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

A pointed end for precise makeup cleanup, plus a rounded end for general touchups. One refill that covers both.

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01.03Artist cleaning supply

Isopropyl alcohol

A kit supply with a specific intended use, concentration and material compatibility.

Amazon Basics 70% isopropyl alcohol product photo
CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

Amazon Basics 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, 32 fl oz. Follow the label for its intended use; it is not a substitute for every brush cleaner or cleanser.

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01.04Disposable supply

Tissues and paper towels

Everyday refills for your workspace and cleanup.

Bounty Quick-Size white paper towels, 8 Family Triple Rolls
CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels, white, 8 Family Triple Rolls. A bulk refill for workspace cleanup; choose the quantity that suits your appointments. Travel tissues are also linked under client comforts.

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01.05Optional prep

Under-eye patches

A little extra time for your prep routine, when you want it.

grace & stella Award Winning Under Eye Mask - Teen Gifts, Gel Eye Patches for Dark Circles, Puffy Eyes, Wrinkles, Undereye Bags, Travel Gifts for Women - Vegan, Self Care (6 Pairs, Gold)
CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

grace & stella Energizing Eye Masks, 6 pairs in gold. An optional under-eye prep step. Use as directed, remove before makeup and allow any remaining product to settle before applying concealer.

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02 / THE ESSENTIALS

Brush care.

A quick clean and a proper wash have different jobs.

02.01Cleaning refill

Quick brush cleaner

Cinema Secrets Original Blue Vanilla Makeup Brush Cleaner, 32 fl oz.

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CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

A rinse-free option for quick brush cleaning. Follow the label, check brush compatibility and let brushes dry fully.

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02.02Wash-out cleanser

Brush shampoo

EcoTools Makeup Brush Cleanser + Sponge Shampoo, fragrance-free, 8 fl oz.

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CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

For a wash-and-rinse routine. This is the same bottle listed under sponge cleanser; you only need one if it suits both tools.

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02.03Cleaning refill

Sponge cleanser

EcoTools Makeup Brush Cleanser + Sponge Shampoo, fragrance-free, 8 fl oz.

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CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

One cleanser for compatible brushes and sponges. Already choosing the EcoTools brush shampoo? This is the same bottle. Follow your sponge’s care guidance.

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e.l.f. Clean Queen solid cleanser product photo
PREFER A SOLID?

e.l.f. Clean Queen Solid Brush & Sponge Cleaner. An alternative to liquid cleanser for a wash-and-rinse routine. Choose the format that suits you; you do not need both.

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02.04Reusable accessory

Brush care accessories

Optional tools for the way you wash and dry your brushes.

CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

Optional. Keep the setup you already have if it does the job.

Sigma brush cleaning mat product photo
FOR WASHING

Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Mat. A reusable textured mat for washing face and eye brushes with a compatible cleanser. This is a washing accessory, not a drying rack.

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Hands washing a makeup brush on a silicone cleaning pad beside a white basin
03 / THE ESSENTIALS

Disposables.

Small refills for a working kit.

03.01Disposable applicator

Classic mascara wands

Tbestmax disposable mascara spoolies. Pack of 300 with crystal-style handles.

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CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

A bulk refill for lash and brow work. If you are choosing the Audab supplies kit too, check its wand contents before buying extra refills.

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03.02Applicator

Silicone mascara wands

Shintop disposable silicone mascara wands. Tower-shaped heads, pack of 50.

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CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

A silicone head option for your lash and brow work. Choose this or a bristle spoolie according to your technique; you do not need every wand style.

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03.03Disposable applicator

Lip applicators

Vaincre disposable lip wands. Pink, pack of 500.

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CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

A bulk refill for lipstick and gloss application. Choosing the Audab artist supplies kit too? Check its lip applicators before ordering extra refills.

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03.04Disposable applicator

Eyeliner applicators

Fine tips for precise eye makeup application.

KINGMAS 100 Pack Eyeliner Brush, Disposable Point Eye liner Applicator
CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

KINGMAS disposable pointed eyeliner brushes, 100 pack. Fine tips for precise placement; use a fresh applicator for each client and avoid double dipping into shared product.

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03.05Disposable sponge

Sponge wedges

Flat sides and small edges for application or cleanup in a professional kit.

Artist's Choice Makeup Wedges, Triangle Cosmetic Sponges, 250 Pack
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Artist’s Choice triangle makeup wedges, 250 pack. Flat sides for application and narrow edges for controlled cleanup. Use a fresh wedge for each client.

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03.06Disposable workspace supply

Disposable mixing palettes

Linyuthia adhesive hand palettes. 200 single-use stickers, 2.36 × 2.36 inches.

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CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

A disposable surface for mixing decanted makeup on the back of your hand. These are adhesive stickers, not palette paper sheets. Follow the product’s application and removal directions.

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04 / THE ESSENTIALS

Tools.

Keep the tools that work. Replace them when needed.

04.01Reusable tool

Blending sponge

Two ways to build your blending routine. Choose one that suits you.

AOA Studio Wonder Blender sponges product photo
THE MULTIPACK

AOA Studio Wonder Blender set of 6. A full-size blending sponge selection for your foundation and concealer routine. Check the current pack options on Amazon.

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Beautyblender Original pink sponges product photo
THE ORIGINAL

Beautyblender Original Pink, pack of 2. Reusable blending sponges for your personal kit. Follow the brand’s care instructions and let them dry fully after washing.

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04.02Reusable tool

Mini detail sponges

A smaller format for controlled blending around the nose and eyes.

Real Techniques Mini Miracle Complexion Sponge for Makeup, 4 Count
CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

Real Techniques Mini Miracle Complexion Sponges, 4 count. A smaller format for controlled blending around the nose and eyes. Follow the sponge’s care instructions.

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04.03Application tool

Powder puffs

Pimoys triangle velour powder puffs. Pack of 6 in pink and black.

Pimoys triangle powder puffs product photo
CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

For pressing on powder, with a pointed shape for smaller areas. A different tool from a foundation blending sponge. Optional if your current powder brush already gives you the finish you like.

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04.04Reusable tools

Mixing palette and spatula

Choose a mixing tool or an optional artist supplies bundle. Check what you already own first.

Wismee stainless makeup spatulas product photo
THE MIXING TOOLS

Wismee 5-piece stainless steel makeup spatula set for mixing and decanting. Spatulas only; pair with a suitable palette you already own or your selected disposable surface.

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Audab makeup artist supply kit product photo
THE OPTIONAL BUNDLE

Audab makeup applicators kit with a mixing palette, mascara wands, lip brushes, hair clips, powder puffs and storage box. Useful if you need several supplies together. It overlaps with individual items on this page; check the current contents before buying refills separately.

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04.05Reusable tool

Pencil sharpener

Honoson 5-hole makeup pencil sharpeners with lids. Hot pink, pack of 2.

Honoson makeup pencil sharpeners product photo
CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

For compatible lip, brow and eye pencils. Check your pencil’s diameter and the brand’s sharpening guidance. Retractable pencils may not need a sharpener.

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05 / THE ESSENTIALS

Lash.

Finishing details, when they feel like you.

05.01Optional finishing detail

Strip lashes

Veleasha G2 cat-eye lash strips. Clear band, 7–14 mm, pack of 5 pairs.

Veleasha G2 strip lashes product photo
CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

A wispy style with definition toward the outer corner. Choose for your eye shape and preferred finish. Lashes are optional; check fit and follow the lash and adhesive instructions.

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05.02Optional finishing detail

Individual lashes and clusters

Goddvenus wispy C-curl lash clusters. Black, mixed lengths 10–16 mm, 300 pieces.

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CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

This selection is a cluster format for selective placement, not individual salon extension fibers. Check the brand’s application method and compatible adhesive before choosing it.

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05.03Product refill

Lash adhesive

Adhesive matched to the exact lash product and intended application.

DUO Brush-On Clear lash glue product photo
CHOOSE FOR YOUR ROUTINE

Verify compatibility and manufacturer instructions. Strip-lash adhesive and extension adhesive serve different uses.

Selected refill: DUO Brush-On Clear Lash Glue, 2 pack.

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05.04Reusable tool

Lash and brow tools

Two optional tools with different jobs. Choose the one your routine calls for.

EIAKE gold lash applicator product photo
FOR LASH PLACEMENT

EIAKE false eyelash applicator in gold. A clip-style tool for holding and placing false lashes.

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Tweezerman Slant tweezer product photo
FOR BROW GROOMING

Tweezerman Slant Tweezer in Granite Sky. Slanted tips for brow grooming; this is not a pointed extension tweezer.

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Tweezerman stainless steel eyebrow shaping scissors and brow brush
BROW SHAPING

Tweezerman Eyebrow Shaping Scissors and Brush. An optional stainless steel tool for trimming longer brow hairs, with a brush to guide placement. Follow the brand’s directions and trim only where your brows need it.

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THE KIT BEYOND THE MAKEUP

Small things.
Smoother sessions.

The details that help an appointment feel considered. Build a small support kit around the way you work.

01Prep and finishing touches
Lip balm or petroleum jelly
Choose the formula and finish that suit your lip prep. Use a clean spatula and a fresh disposable applicator when working from shared products.
EADEM Le Chouchou product photo

EADEM Le Chouchou

Butter Mochi

A clear, glossy lip treatment with exfoliating ingredients. Follow its directions; it is a different formula from plain petroleum jelly.

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Vaseline Original

13 oz · pack of 2

Plain petroleum jelly as an alternative to a glossy treatment. Decant with a clean spatula; a bulk pack is optional.

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Blotting papers
Press gently to lift surface oil, then assess where a powder touch-up is actually needed.
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Oil blotting sheets

Bamboo sheets

Press gently rather than rubbing, then check whether your finish needs more powder.

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No-crease hair clips
Keep the hairline clear during makeup. Check whether your artist supply bundle already includes them.
Kitsch creaseless clips product photo

Kitsch creaseless clips

Cherry print · 4 pieces

For keeping hair out of the way during makeup. Choose the print you prefer on Amazon.

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Lash curler and replacement pads
Choose a fit for the client’s eye shape. Curl clean lashes before mascara and follow the tool’s care instructions.
Shiseido eyelash curler product photo

Shiseido eyelash curler

Includes a replacement pad

Choose a comfortable fit for your eye shape. Curl clean lashes before mascara, following the brand’s instructions.

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Shiseido refill pads product photo

Shiseido refill pads

2 replacement pads

For the matching Shiseido curler. Optional future refills; the selected curler already includes a spare pad.

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02The appointment support kit
Hand mirrors and lighted mirrors
Let the client see the details as you teach. Check the finish in natural light when possible.
ForPro XL hand mirror product photo

ForPro XL hand mirror

Black · 12 × 9 inches

A larger hand mirror for checking the overall look and showing technique during a lesson.

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FUNTOUCH travel mirror product photo

FUNTOUCH travel mirror

Rechargeable · lighted

A portable lighted mirror for personal makeup and touch-ups. Check the finish in natural light when possible.

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Lighting for lessons and filming
A larger setup when you want light panels on stands. Choose around the space and power available.
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NiceVeedi LED lighting kit

2 panels · stands included

A studio setup for lessons or filming. USB powered, with an external power source required; it is not a cordless handheld light.

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Tool bags and workspace waste
Keep the two separate, with a lined waste bag close by. Organization supports your cleaning routine.
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HAOGUAGUA clear bags

2-piece organizer set

Use separate, labeled bags for clean supplies and used tools. A bag organizes the kit; it does not replace cleaning.

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Stick-on disposable waste bags

52 bags

A small waste option for disposable supplies at the workspace. Check the adhesive is suitable for your chosen surface.

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Lint roller and garment cover
Protect the outfit during application and check shoulders before the client leaves.
Swihauk lint rollers product photo

Swihauk lint rollers

600 sheets

A quick check for lint on clothing before the client leaves. Follow garment care guidance.

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Spare charger or power bank
Useful for reference photos, lesson notes and a long day away from an outlet.
HELLEE portable charger product photo

HELLEE portable charger

15,000 mAh · built-in cables

For reference photos, notes and long workdays. Check the included connectors match your devices.

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03A little client comfort
Individually wrapped mints
Offer them, rather than assuming. Keep ingredient labels available for dietary preferences and allergies.
SIMPLY peppermint mints product photo

SIMPLY peppermint mints

50 wrapped packets

An optional client comfort. Offer first and keep the ingredient information available.

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Water and soft tissues
Small comforts within reach. Ask before adjusting the chair, light or room temperature.
Evian spring water product photo

Evian spring water

330 ml · 24 bottles

An optional small water bottle for the appointment. Any water you already offer works, too.

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Kleenex travel tissues product photo

Kleenex travel tissues

72 packs · 10 tissues each

Small tissue packs to keep within reach. Choose a quantity that suits your appointments.

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A touch-up plan
Show the client what to refresh, with which tool and in what order. A useful takeaway does more than another product.

These are optional kit ideas. Shopping links appear only where an exact product has been selected. Start with what you already own.

THE RIGHT PRODUCT STARTS WITH YOU

A good kit is personal.

Your lesson notes will point to the essentials that suit your routine, including what to keep using and what can wait. This shelf is a reference, not a shopping checklist.

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