We’re happy to announce that Viseart Eyeshadow Palettes are now available in the Make Up First Pro Shop! The Editorial Brights and Neutral Mattes palettes are the perfect addition to any artist’s kit, covering the full dynamic range of color. These Viseart shadows also retain a high standard of production—in addition to being gluten-free and cruelty-free, they are free of parabens, sulfates, formaldehydes, and other problematic ingredients!

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Neutral Mattes is Viseart’s all time bestselling palette! This iconic, core neutral palette features beige and brown tones that are ideal for shading, highlighting, and defining eyes, brows, or facial contours. A true artist’s staple!

The Editorial Brights palette features twelve bright, rainbow shades with a matte finish. Use these dynamic colors on their own, or mix and match to create electrifying editorial looks with this kit staple!

What are your favorite Viseart products, and which new products do you want to see in the Make Up First Pro Shop?

Let us know in the comments below!

March 2nd, 2020 | 12pm-3pm

One of the greatest tools a makeup artist has is color theory. Being able to actively use the principles of color theory during application makes every artist stronger and more efficient. Color Theory in Flesh Tone is a hands-on workshop that translates color theory into the language of makeup.

In this workshop we revisit the basics of Color Theory, and the principles of color used in makeup application. Learn to translate color into flesh tone using The Flesh Tone Color Wheel™, and determine skin tone, highlight, contour and correction. See how using color theory affects every color choice including foundation, eyeshadow, and lips. In the hands-on portion, students will utilize the “Wheel” together with an included color theory makeup palette, to create foundation, highlight, contour, and corrective colors.

This class has a demonstration and lecture portion followed by a hands-on portion.

All participants will receive The Flesh Tone Color Wheel, “Rescue Palette” 10 Cream Color Makeup, Stainless Steel Palette, and Palette Knife!

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Terri Tomlinson is a working makeup artist, educator, and owner of Makeup Training Academy in Dallas. Her most recent creation, The Flesh Tone Color Wheel™, is both a guide and tool for anyone who works with skin, showing you undertone, highlight, contour, analogous and corrective colors for makeup. Along with the wheel, Terri has created a method of working with color theory in skin tones and neutrals.

Read more about Terri here!

We’ve just announced our Mini Monday schedule for 2020, which features some familiar favorites, as well as new topics we’re excited to share!

Our Mini Monday workshops are a great introduction to our courses and other workshops here at Make Up First. These workshops are quick, affordable, and open to the public—so the whole family can attend. Each month we host a workshop featuring a different topic that we’ll teach you about, and then demonstrate various looks, products, and techniques. For our cosmetologists and estheticians: these workshops also count as Continuing Education hours under the IL Barber Act for keeping your license active and up to date!

Check below for a preview of some of our upcoming Mini Monday workshops. You can view the entire year of workshops on our page here!

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January 20th

Upcoming Trends Featuring Pantone’s Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue

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February 10th

Valentine’s Day Makeup

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March 9th

Business Tips for Freelancers

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March 30th

Quinceañera Makeup

Make a resolution that sticks this year! Our Winter Certificate Session begins on January 6th!

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Our Certificate Program, approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, is a comprehensive, in-depth makeup artistry-training program taught by industry professionals. By offering instruction in all areas of makeup artistry, we prepare the students so they can accept work in all avenues of the industry: editorial, bridal, theatrical, media, clinical and more. Our Certificate Program is specifically designed to allow our students to enter the field quickly and launch their career.

Ready to see the school in person? Book a tour here!
Check out photos from some of our classes below!

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Basic Makeup I

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Careers in Makeup Artistry

Let’s face it—some people are hard to shop for. If you’re still searching for the perfect gift for the makeup enthusiast in your life, look no further! At Make Up First, we have gift cards available for both the Pro Shop and for our courses and workshops!

Make Up First Pro Shop gift cards can be used on anything in the pro shop—foundations, eyeshadow palettes, even airbrush kits! Give your loved ones the gift of choice and let them decide what piece of makeup to fall in love with next!

We also have gift cards available for courses and workshops! If someone in your life is looking to get started with makeup artistry, or even enjoy a workshop, there’s no better gift than education. All gift cards can be purchased easily on our Pro Shop website here!

Make Up First gift cards make excellent stocking stuffers! Purchase at the link below!

What’s better than new makeup? How about a whole new makeup kit! Every student at Make Up First receives their own kit, filled with everything you need to complete a full face of makeup each day. We’re always updating our student kits with the best new products we can find, and this session is our first offering two new palettes of eyeshadows from Viseart! Take a tour through our student kit to see some of our favorite products as well as our new arrivals!

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NEW THIS SESSION

Be the first to try our new Viseart Eyeshadow Palettes this upcoming session! The Editorial Brights and Neutral Mattes palettes are the perfect addition to any artist’s kit, covering the full dynamic range of color. These Viseart shadows also retain a high standard of production—in addition to being gluten-free and cruelty-free, they are free of parabens, sulfates, formaldehydes, and other problematic ingredients!

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BRUSH SET

Each kit comes with a 24 piece brush set from Bdellium Tools, complete with a roll up pouch featuring 24 total pockets. This collection of brushes features a blend of natural and synthetic bristles, as well as anodized aluminum ferrules, to keep your brushes fit and functional for longer.

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SANITATION STATION

In the world of makeup artistry, sanitation and proper hygiene is paramount. We cover these topics on day one of our program. Properly cleaning brushes, using a quick-drying, alcohol-based solution like Cinema Secret’s brush cleaner, ensure that they stay safe to use and last longer. Stainless steel palettes and palette knives are non-porous, which makes them easy to sanitize, and safely apply makeup without double-dipping or cross contamination.

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MAKEUP & MORE

Master the art of makeup with daily hands-on application using a variety of professional brands like Palladio, FACEatelier, Eve Pearl, Cinema Secrets, and more! Your kit comes complete with all the tools you’ll need to complete a full face of makeup including a lash curler, sharpener, and grooming scissors. All kits come stocked with enough makeup to last the entire certificate program and beyond, but if you ever want to restock or try new products, our Pro Shop is conveniently located on site!

Ready to see the kit (and school) in person? Book a tour below!

Have you ever wanted to work in ballet or the theatre? How about fashion shows or films? With an education from Make Up First, you’ll have all the training you need to accept jobs within all areas of the makeup industry. Our comprehensive, hands-on education is designed to create well-rounded, professional makeup artists and get them working in the field quickly. Once completing the certification program, we will continue to help you find work, with job postings, letters of recommendation, advice, and more!

Two of our Make Up First graduates, Madison and Nataliia, just worked on makeup for The Art Deco Nutcracker from A&A Ballet this past week. Check out some of the amazing work they did below, and click the link below for more information about how to get started with your own career in makeup artistry!

To book a makeup artist for your event, wedding, or job send us an email at info@makeupfirst.com, or fill out our request form here!

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It’s not too late to get yourself a gift you’ll really love this year! Our Winter Certificate Session begins on January 6th!

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Our Certificate Program, approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, is a comprehensive, in-depth makeup artistry-training program taught by industry professionals. By offering instruction in all areas of makeup artistry, we prepare the students so they can accept work in all avenues of the industry: editorial, bridal, theatrical, media, clinical and more. Our Certificate Program is specifically designed to allow our students to enter the field quickly and launch their career.

Ready to see the school in person? Book a tour here!
Check out photos from some of our classes below!

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Basic Makeup I

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Basic Makeup II

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Media HD

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Media: Runway, Editorial, Fashion

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Theatrical A

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Theatrical B

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CLINICAL MAKEUP

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Careers in Makeup Artistry

December 12th, 2019
12pm-3pm

Maquillaje Glam avanzado

¡De lo ordinario a extraordinario! con Paloma Guerard.

Al realizar este taller, llevarás fácilmente tus habilidades al siguiente nivel al aprender técnicas avanzadas de ilusión óptica, dimensiones y creación de lifting.

Para aquellos maquillistas que busquen un look especial de “Alfombra roja” para sus clientas.

Learn next-level glam looks this winter! Join us for our Holiday Glam Workshop where you’ll learn multiple glam-inspired looks that work perfectly for any date night, red carpet, or office holiday party.

Learn advanced techniques in blending and how to create the illusion of dimensionality and lift for your ‘red carpet’ clients. Taught by international makeup artist Paloma Guerard, in both English and Spanish!

This workshop includes both demo and hands-on portions.

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Paloma Guerard is an international makeup artist with more than 13 years of experience.  She trained at Blanche MacDonald Centre, a world-renowned makeup academy in Vancouver, Canada.  She is widely recognized as one of the premier bridal makeup artists in Mexico and has also worked with superstar artists such as Alejandro Fernandez, Diego Torres, Camila, Maná and Eugenia.  Paloma is also the founder of Colombe Makeup School in Guadalajara, Mexico. 

Paloma Guerard maquillista internacional con mas de 13 años de experiencia, estudio en la prestigiosa escuela Blanche MacDonald Centre. Paloma Guerard es conocida como una de las mejores maquillistas de novias en México y ha trabajado con artistas como Alejandro Fernandez, Diego Torres, Grupo Camila, Maná y Eugenia Leon, a su vez Paloma es fundadora de la escuela de Maquillaje Colombe localizada en Guadalajara México. 

Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II
November 18th-22nd!

Get a jump start on your makeup artistry certificate with our Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II course. This intensive class runs from November 18th-22nd and covers the entirety of Basic Makeup I & II in just one week! If you’re traveling from out of town, or are restricted by other commitments, our consolidated course provides a great opportunity to start (and finish) your certification at an accelerated pace.

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What to Expect

On the first day of class, you’ll get your makeup artist kit, complete with all the makeup and tools you’ll need to complete the program and start your career! We’ll cover how and when to use everything in your kit, as well as sanitation procedures for your tools and cosmetics.

Learn the foundational building blocks of makeup artistry, such as facial anatomy, skin type identification/prep, foundation matching, and color theory, with hands-on learning every class.

Dive into full face applications, using corrective makeup techniques like highlight + contour to alter the shape of the face as well as the eyes, lips, nose, and cheeks. Learn how to apply makeup to multiple face types and shapes, including models of different ethnicities, genders, and ages!

Get a jumpstart on earning your certificate and becoming a professional makeup artist! Join our community of teachers and artists to get advice, recommendations, and job opportunities today!

As the new year approaches, now is a great time to take inventory of your kit. While you may have a preferred set of brushes and a go-to palette, you may be missing game-changing tools to make your job easier. Before you stock up for the holidays, take a look at some of our favorite picks below!

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Brush belts or easels are a great way to make sure you can grab any brush quickly while on the job. Small, folding mirrors can be a life-saver on the go when working in cramped or less than ideal spaces, while makeup capes keep your clients clean and camera-ready.

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Each product in the ATTN! Beauty Trio is made to fit easily in any kit and allows you to sanitize, remove, and improve your makeup with ease!

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Disposables are necessary for every job—making for quick, sanitary applications without worrying about messy clean ups and cross contamination.

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There’s a Vueset palette for any size or purpose. De-pot, store, and customize your own palettes, or salvage the last of your product in one of these easy-access containers.

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Keep your clients flawless with these adorably small kit additions. Eve Pearl’s finger-sized puffs keep your applications perfect while you work. Tweeze out any stray hairs with these travel-friendly micro tweezers. Tiny spray bottles work to keep your sponges wet and ready to use.

Looking ahead to 2020, we want to hear from our incredible Make Up First community about what we can do to improve. What do you want to see next year—different workshops, new products in the Pro Shop, more guest speakers?

Please leave your feedback in the comments section below and let us know what you think!

Don’t let winter weather slow you down—we’ve got plenty of great workshops and courses to keep you busy this November!

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Mini Monday: All About Eyebrows
November 4th, 2019 | 10am-12pm

Join Make Up First as we demo different eyebrow techniques! This class will focus on how to achieve the correct brow shape for every face.

This course can be used as 2 hours towards Continuing Education. Make Up First® is an approved sponsor under the IL Barber Act.

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TEMPTU Certified Airbrush Bridal Workshop
November 11th, 2019 | 10am-4pm

Airbrush makeup is here to stay, and for bridal clients, it’s a must-have skill. Our Temptu-Certified Airbrush Bridal Workshop is continuously updated with the newest products, information, and how-to guides from Temptu—the industry leader in airbrush makeup.

In this workshop, attendees will learn how to navigate the business of bridal, such as drafting contracts, setting your rates, and completing a successful trial run. Then get hands-on with our immersive TEMPTU airbrush training where you’ll learn how to assemble and clean two different machines, various airbrushing techniques, and how to choose the right products for your client.

Following the workshop, students will receive a TEMPTU Certificate of Completion!

This workshop is eligible for 6 Continuing Education Hours under the IL Barber Act.

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Hairstyling for Makeup Artists
November 12th-15th, 2019

Looking to add a little flair to your hair this holiday season? Join our Hairstyling for Makeup Artists workshop where you’ll learn all about styling, techniques, and hair tools from professional cosmetologists!

During this three day workshop, instructors will focus on the use of multiple hairstyling tools, braiding, backcombing, up-do’s, down do’s and the art of pin curling—answering any questions you have along the way!

Optional Day 4 Advanced Class Available on November 15th, 2019
-Day 4 will focus on Advanced Editorial Styles and Current Trends
-$150 to attend this day only, or $100 if already attending the workshop
-Must have previous hairstyling workshop or experience to attend Day 4

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Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II
November 18th-22nd, 2019

This intensive, week-long course covers the entirety of our Basic Makeup I and II classes. This course is perfect for anyone looking to begin our certification program who may not otherwise be able to attend. If you’re traveling from out of town, or are restricted by other commitments, our consolidated course provides a great opportunity to start (and finish) your certification at an accelerated pace.

The course will cover all topics provided in Basic Makeup 1 and 2, including lessons on:

• Contents of a complete makeup artist kit.

• Proper hygiene and sanitation

• Skin type identification

• Color theory

• Facial anatomy

• Light makeup applications

• Corrective makeup techniques (highlight and contour) to alter the face shape as well as the eyes, lips and cheeks
  

Additionally students will have the opportunity to apply makeup to models of varying skin tones, ethnicities, ages and genders.

This course is perfect for anyone who lives outside the city, has a demanding schedule, or wants to get a head start on their certification!

Congrats @makeupbyninaelizabeth, you are our winner! Each year breast cancer research, detection, and treatment gets better because of donations from organizations and individuals like all of you.

Thank you all for supporting #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth by spreading awareness, reposting, and shopping with companies who donate!

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Want a second chance to win?
Answer the two questions below in the comments section, as well as your Instagram username, for a chance to win a bottle of ATTN! Makeup Sanitizer Mist!

1) According the the American Cancer Society, what are two ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer?

2) At what age should most women start annual breast cancer screenings with mammograms?

Start your career in makeup artistry this fall with our Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II course, beginning November 18th! Or join us on January 6th for our first certificate session of 2020!

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FALL 2019

Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II
November 18th-22nd

This intensive, week-long course covers the entirety of our Basic Makeup I and II classes. This course is perfect for anyone looking to begin our certification program who may not otherwise be able to attend. If you’re traveling from out of town, or are restricted by other commitments, our consolidated course provides a great opportunity to start (and finish) your certification at an accelerated pace.

The course will cover all topics provided in Basic Makeup 1 and 2, including lessons on:

• Contents of a complete makeup artist kit.

• Proper hygiene and sanitation

• Skin type identification

• Color theory

• Facial anatomy

• Light makeup applications

• Corrective makeup techniques (highlight and contour) to alter the face shape as well as the eyes, lips and cheeks
  

Additionally students will have the opportunity to apply makeup to models of varying skin tones, ethnicities, ages and genders.

This course is perfect for anyone who lives outside the city, has a demanding schedule, or wants to get a head start on their certification!

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WINTER 2020

Basic Makeup I
January 6th-16th

Our winter session starts January 6th with Basic Makeup I, which covers fundamental principles such as color theory, facial anatomy, and sanitation. In addition, students will learn crucial skills like highlight and contour, foundation matching, skin prep, shaping brows, false lash application and more!

At Make Up First® School of Makeup Artistry, our certification program is streamlined to give you exactly what you need to become a pro. Our program, approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, offers in-depth makeup artistry training with extensive hands-on studio time using pro cosmetics and taught by the finest instructors. By offering professional instruction in all areas of makeup artistry, we prepare our students to be able to accept work in all avenues of the industry, including editorial, bridal, theatrical, media, and clinical!

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In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, during the entire month of October, Make Up First® will be donating a portion of our sales on all products to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer. They provide critical funding for cancer research worldwide to fuel advances in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, metastasis and survivorship. 

To spread awareness we are holding an Instagram GIVEAWAY for some of our favorite ‘pink’ products:Kevyn Aucoin’s The Creamy Glow, ATTN! Makeup Sanitizer Mist, and Kevyn Aucoin’s The Matte Lip Color!

HOW TO HELP

1. Support companies who donate to Breast Cancer charities

2. Donate to charities, like the BCRF, directly here

3. Spread awareness with social media hashtags like the ones below:

#breastcancerawarnessmonth
#betheend
#shopforacause
#shoppink

HOW TO WIN

1. Head over to Instagram (@makeupfirstschool) and like this post

2. Tag two friends in the Instagram post comments

3. Follow @makeupfirstschool, @makeupfirstproshop and @attn.beauty

4. Repost in stories and tag the above accounts.

BONUS ENTRY: Repost and tag above accounts on your feed 

*Winner will be announced on Instagram on Wednesday, 10/30/19!*
Shipping for US Residents only

November 12th-15th | 10am-2pm

Looking to add a little flair to your hair this holiday season? Join our Intensive Hairstyling for Makeup Artists workshop where you’ll learn all about styling, techniques, and hair tools from professional cosmetologists!

During this three day workshop, instructors will focus on the use of multiple hairstyling tools, braiding, backcombing, up-do’s, down do’s and the art of pin curling—answering any questions you have along the way!

Optional Day 4 Advanced Class Available on November 15th, 2019
-Day 4 will focus on Advanced Editorial Styles and Current Trends
-$150 to attend this day only, or $100 if already attending the workshop
-Must have previous hairstyling workshop or experience to attend Day 4

Check out some of the hairstyles from our previous workshops below!

OCTOBER 25 & 26 | 12PM-4PM

Leave your Halloween makeup to the pros! On October 25th and 26th, Make Up First will be taking appointments to help bring your Halloween makeup to life! With applications ranging from face painting to bald caps and special effects, we’ve got you covered for every look!

Check our pricing guide below to see what category your specific makeup falls into—and don’t forget to call (312-621-0801) or email us (info@makeupfirst.com) to book your appointment in advance!
All appointments must be finalized by Wednesday, October 23rd

PRICING GUIDE

$75: Traditional makeup, glam looks, or facepainting

$150: Advanced face painting or detailed line work, small prosthetics (bullet holes, scars, broken nose)

*For extensive applications or advanced prosthetics, such as bald caps, pre-made pieces, etc, please call or email for a consultation

Check out some past work from our graduates below to find your inspiration, or email us a photo and description of what you have in mind!

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Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II
November 18th-22nd | 10am-5pm

Get a jumpstart on your makeup artistry certification with our Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II course starting November 18th!

Our intensive, week-long course covers the entirety of our Basic Makeup I and II classes. This course is perfect for anyone looking to begin our certification program who may not otherwise be able to attend. If you’re traveling from out of town, or are restricted by other commitments, our consolidated course provides a great opportunity to start (and finish) your certification at an accelerated pace.

The course will cover all topics provided in Basic Makeup 1 and 2, including lessons on:

• Contents of a complete makeup artist kit.

• Proper hygiene and sanitation

• Skin type identification

• Color theory

• Facial anatomy

• Light makeup applications

• Corrective makeup techniques (highlight and contour) to alter the face shape as well as the eyes, lips and cheeks
  

Additionally students will have the opportunity to apply makeup to models of varying skin tones, ethnicities, ages and genders.

This course is perfect for anyone who lives outside the city, has a demanding schedule, or wants to get a head start on their certification!

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At Make Up First® School of Makeup Artistry, our certification program is streamlined to give you exactly what you need to become a pro. Our program, approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, offers in-depth makeup artistry training with extensive hands-on studio time using pro cosmetics and taught by the finest instructors. By offering professional instruction in all areas of makeup artistry, we prepare our students to be able to accept work in all avenues of the industry, including editorial, bridal, theatrical, media, clinical and more.

With the ATTN! Beauty Trio, it’s never been easier to keep your makeup clean and beautiful. This powerful collection—including a makeup sanitizer mist, makeup mixing medium, and no-rinse makeup remover—fits easily into your makeup kit and easy to use on the go! All of our products are made from natural ingredients that are vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free.

For a limited time, get the ATTN! Beauty Trio for just $40 at the link below!

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ATTN! Makeup Sanitizer Mist

Quick-drying formula cleans and disinfects all powder and cream-based cosmetics, as well as tools, palettes, and spatulas. Dries quickly without changing the product or leaving an oily residue!

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ATTN! No-Rinse Makeup Remover Foam

Moisturizes skin while cleaning and removing all makeup—even waterproof products! Safe for sensitive skin; oil-free, alcohol-free. No added fragrance or colors.

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ATTN! Makeup Mixing Medium

Add a drop of Mixing Medium to:

• Intensify

• Combine

• Revive

Works with any loose pigments, glitters or shadows.
Pro Tip: Add to your drying out gel liners, pomades and more to revive!