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Episode 34: My approach to bridal makeup

Episode 34: My approach to bridal makeup

Bridal makeup is one of those areas almost every makeup artist works in at some point. I've just come back from a four-day wedding in the South of France, and although I only do two or three weddings a year...

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Episode 33: My favourite glam right now

Episode 33: My favourite glam right now

Every so often, there’s a makeup look I find myself wanting to create again and again. Right now, I’m all about sheer, glowy skin, soft stony tones, cream textures and makeup that feels polished without looking overworked. I’ve just come...

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Episode 32: New In, MY MODULAR BAG

Episode 32: New In, MY MODULAR BAG

YOUR JOB CHANGES. NOW YOUR BAG CAN TOO. Grace takes us inside MY MODULAR BAG, the brand-new MY TALL FLEX-POT and how she’s been putting the system to work. I’m Grace, Senior Content Executive here at MYKITCO. I’ve been part...

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Episode 31: The Supermodel Glam

Episode 31: The Supermodel Glam

Every makeup artist has an era that shaped them. Mine is the nineties. Karen Mulder, Cindy Crawford, Yasmin Le Bon, Naomi, Christy Turlington on the wall, Versace in his heyday, girls stomping down the runway doing a lot of their...

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Episode 30: Three Lives, One Day

Episode 30: Three Lives, One Day

Thirty weeks. When we started Makeup Live I genuinely didn’t know if anyone was still going live. Nobody in this industry seemed to be doing it, other than Danessa and her team. We just wanted somewhere to talk about makeup...

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Community Masterclass: Three Brushes for a Softly Sculpted Wedding Guest Eye

Community Masterclass: Three Brushes for a Softly Sculpted Wedding Guest Eye

In Week 29 Makeup Live, James created a wedding guest look using just three brushes from the Signature Eye Detail Brush Set. He walked through the 223 for a soft wash of colour, the 264 for his most requested technique, tightlining between the lashes, and the 300 for perfectly separated lashes without falsies. The episode was all about restraint, proving that a beautifully finished eye comes down to the right brushes and knowing how to use them.

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MY FACECHARTS: The Diverse Facechart Book Built for Real Makeup Artists

MY FACECHARTS: The Diverse Facechart Book Built for Real Makeup Artists

If you've been using generic facechart books that all look the same this is the upgrade you didn't know you needed. MY FACECHARTS is a professional facechart book collection created by our co-founder celebrity makeup artist James Molloy. It's available...

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Why I Created My Own Facechart Book — A Makeup Artist's 25-Year Journey

Why I Created My Own Facechart Book — A Makeup Artist's 25-Year Journey

I started my makeup career at a MAC counter in 2001. I was young, full of ideas, and slightly terrified. And somewhere between the foundation shades and the eyeshadow palettes, someone handed me a facechart a blank illustrated face printed...

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Compartmentalise Your Craft: How MY MULTI POD Transforms The Way Artists Work

Compartmentalise Your Craft: How MY MULTI POD Transforms The Way Artists Work

Stay organised, work faster. MY MULTI POD is a compact, customisable organiser designed to keep your brushes and tools upright, separated and always within reach.

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Clean Kit, Confident Artistry: Why Every MUA Needs a Dedicated Hygiene Bag

Clean Kit, Confident Artistry: Why Every MUA Needs a Dedicated Hygiene Bag

A clean kit is a professional kit. Explore how MY HYGIENE BAG gives your disposables and hygiene essentials a dedicated, organised home, improving efficiency, sanitation and client confidence.

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Build It Your Way: How MY SMALL FLEX-POTS Let Your Kit Evolve With Your Artistry

Build It Your Way: How MY SMALL FLEX-POTS Let Your Kit Evolve With Your Artistry

Build a kit that works your way. Discover how MY SMALL FLEX-POTS bring modular, colour-coded organisation to your setup, helping you customise your kit, streamline your workflow and create with confidence.

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Introducing the MYNETICS™ ‘ON HAND’ KIT

Introducing the MYNETICS™ ‘ON HAND’ KIT

Too Much To Hold. Not Enough Control. On set, my hands are always full. A brush between my fingers. A pencil tucked somewhere. A compact balanced awkwardly. Loose products open. Swatches covering the back of my hand. It slows everything...

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Fashion Week Backstage: The Tools That Keep You Moving

Fashion Week Backstage: The Tools That Keep You Moving

Backstage at Fashion Week has always been intense. It’s fast, unpredictable, and you’re constantly working under pressure. I’ve been working shows since the early 2000s, and I’ve learned what it takes to make a show run smoothly. When you’re part...

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Which MYKITCO Brush Set Is Right for You?

Which MYKITCO Brush Set Is Right for You?

If you’ve ever looked at brush sets and thought “I don’t actually know what I need”, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I built ours the way I did. At MYKITCO, our brushes are designed to feel intuitive. The shape...

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How to Create the Perfect Holiday Party Makeup Look

How to Create the Perfect Holiday Party Makeup Look

I love the holiday season, for me it is about confidence, glow, and impact. Whether you’re heading to a Christmas party, festive dinner, or New Year’s Eve celebration, your makeup should feel polished, wearable, and elevated not overworked but also...

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5 Underrated Brushes That Transform Your Holiday Looks

5 Underrated Brushes That Transform Your Holiday Looks

Every makeup artist has those few brushes that never leave their kit — the tried-and-true heroes. But what about the quiet achievers - the ones that don’t always get the spotlight but deliver serious impact? As the festive season ramps up,...

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The Pro’s Guide to Pre-Holiday Kit Prep

The Pro’s Guide to Pre-Holiday Kit Prep

As the festive season approaches, makeup artists everywhere are gearing up for back-to-back clients, long days on set, and endless holiday glam. It’s one of my favourite times of year but also one of the most demanding. After 20+ years...

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How to Organise Your Makeup Kit and Save Space ... Without Losing Your Mind

How to Organise Your Makeup Kit and Save Space ... Without Losing Your Mind

How to Organise Your Makeup Kit and Save Space  (Without Losing Your Mind) As a working makeup artist, there’s one universal truth we can all agree on: our kits somehow double in size overnight. What starts as a streamlined selection...

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🎃 Scarily Beautiful: How to Create the Perfect Broken Doll Halloween Makeup Look

🎃 Scarily Beautiful: How to Create the Perfect Broken Doll Halloween Makeup Look

This Halloween, go beyond spooky go sculptural. The Broken Doll Look is the perfect fusion of beauty and fear, brought to life by artistry, precision, and the tools that make it all possible.

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The Best Eyeliner and Detailing Makeup Brushes for Precision Makeup: James Molloy's Expert Guide

The Best Eyeliner and Detailing Makeup Brushes for Precision Makeup: James Molloy's Expert Guide

When it comes to perfect eyeliner and precision detailing, your tools can make or break your artistry.

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MY SIGNATURE BRUSH SETS: Professional Makeup Brushes Curated by James Molloy

MY SIGNATURE BRUSH SETS: Professional Makeup Brushes Curated by James Molloy

Elevate Your Artistry With the New MY SIGNATURE BRUSH SETS When it comes to flawless makeup application, your tools matter as much as your products. That’s why I have created the MY SIGNATURE BRUSH SETS: two professional 10-piece brush collections...

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Line by line – 5 different eyeliner looks with MYKITCO

Line by line – 5 different eyeliner looks with MYKITCO

Mastering eyeliner is about the right tools and the right technique. At MYKITCO, we've crafted every brush with purpose and our liner collection is no exception.

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The Power of Pink: A MYKITCOLOUR That Speaks Volumes

The Power of Pink: A MYKITCOLOUR That Speaks Volumes

In the world of makeup artistry, colour is never just aesthetic. It’s architecture. It’s emotion. It’s memory. And it’s messaging.

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Why Artists Are Drawn to Grey: The Iconic Power of MYKITCOLOUR Grey in Your Kit

Why Artists Are Drawn to Grey: The Iconic Power of MYKITCOLOUR Grey in Your Kit

Let’s talk about MY FLEX-POTS. Yes, they’re wildly practical, undeniably cute, and a backstage essential. But have you noticed how they just hit different in MYKITCO Grey?

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MYNETICS: The Magnetic Makeup Organiser I Wish I Had Years Ago

MYNETICS: The Magnetic Makeup Organiser I Wish I Had Years Ago

Designed by me to solve the very problems I used to face every day on set, backstage, or in the studio.

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Why I Created MY FLEX-POTS: A Founder’s Perspective on Function, Flexibility & Fixing the Chaos

Why I Created MY FLEX-POTS: A Founder’s Perspective on Function, Flexibility & Fixing the Chaos

I've spent years packing, unpacking, editing and re-editing my kit trying to find a solution of a kit storage that will move with me.

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Complexion 101 – The 4 Brushes You Need for Flawless Full Coverage

Complexion 101 – The 4 Brushes You Need for Flawless Full Coverage

When it comes to a flawless base, it’s not about how many brushes you have... it’s about using the right ones, in the right order. 

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5 Essential Brushes Every Makeup Artist Needs

5 Essential Brushes Every Makeup Artist Needs

Here are five essential brushes every makeup artist should have in their kit, each designed to make your workflow smoother and your results flawless.

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Mastering the Art of Contour and Highlight

Mastering the Art of Contour and Highlight

Whether you’re going for a subtle, natural lift or full-on red carpet glamour, these tips will help you master the art of sculpting.

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