The Book
Stylish. Efficient. Professional. These are the hallmarks of a distinguished mercenary — and if your mission is to make money as a makeup artist, then your success will be judged by the same criteria. Seasoned pro Kaylin Johnson equips you with the tools you need to complete your mission, covering everything from basic training to establishing your business repertoire. Think you've got what it takes?Now available on Kindle and in paperback.
The Resources
This list of resources is a companion to The Mercenary Makeup Artist. Links are arranged roughly in the order in which they are mentioned in the book.Note: This page contains affiliate links. To use this page without using the affiliate links, please search for the resources in your browser. For those who use affiliate links, thank you for your support!
Downloadable Resources
Click the links below to download each document.
Contracts
DISCLAIMER: The following contracts were not created by a lawyer. Downloading them does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a lawyer before using.
Contracts
DISCLAIMER: The following contracts were not created by a lawyer. Downloading them does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a lawyer before using.
- Sample Bridal Contract
- Sample Trade for CD (TFCD) Contract and Release Form
- Sample Photo Release for Models
Checklists
Worksheet
The Store
Check out the Mercenary Makeup Artist's Exclusive Loot Shop. Kaylin has hand-picked dozens of items from Amazon just for you!
Training
Books- Face Forward, by Kevyn Aucoin
- Making Faces, by Kevyn Aucoin
- Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual, by Bobbi Brown
- Makeup Makeovers, by Robert Jones
- About Face, by Scott Barnes
- The 4-Hour Workweek, by Timothy Ferriss
- The $100 Startup, by Chris Guillebeau (Click here for a review)
- The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing, by Al Ries and Jack Trout
- NOLO’s Small Business Start-Up Kit, by Peri Pakroo
- How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
- NACCAS
- Habia
- Aveda Institute
- Baldwin Beauty School
- Paul Mitchell – The School
- Beauty Schools Directory
Helpful Articles
- How to Find Your Perfect Foundation Color
- When to Curl Eyelashes
- How to build a professional makeup brush set for less than $60
- Makeup Brushes vs. Sponges
- More Articles for Pros
Kit Resources
Makeup Brand Resources- PETA
- Leaping Bunny
- My Beauty Bunny's list of cruelty-free brands
- Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database
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| Check out Kaylin's top brands in the Mercenary Makeup Artist Loot Shop! |
- 100% Pure - Lipstick, blush, and bronzer
- Afterglow Cosmetics (MUA Discount) - White finishing powder
- Alima Pure - Powder foundations in a wide color range
- Beauty Without Cruelty - Waterproof mascara, moisturizers, and makeup remover
- Cinema Secrets - Foundation for tattoo coverage
- Crazy Rumors - Lip balms and tinted lip balms
- DeVita - Cream foundations and pressed powder eye shadows
- Ecco Bella - Liquid foundation, eye shadow (refills), powder eyeliner, and bronzer
- Eyes Lips Face (E.L.F.) - Mattifying papers, eye shadow primer, cheap false eyelashes, and other budget cosmetics
- Gabriel Cosmetics and Zuzu Luxe (MUA Discount) - Liquid foundations, pressed powders, pressed eye shadows, eyeliner, pressed powder blush, lipstick, and lip liner
- Glo Minerals - Concealers
- Haut Minerals (MUA Discount) - Waterproof foundation
- Jane Iredale (MUA Discount) - Eyeliner, lip liner, eye shadows, pressed powders, and brush cleaner
- Josie Maran - Moisturizers and eye shadow
- Korres (MUA Discount via email) - Foundation primer, eye shadow primer, lip butter, and lip gloss
- Kryolan (MUA Discount) - Special effects and bruise palettes
- Manic Panic - Unusual lipstick colors (including black)
- Mehron - Special effects, spirit gum, face paints, and Halloween makeup
- NVEY Eco - Pressed powder eye shadow and pressed powder eyeliner
- NYX (MUA Discount) - Eyeliner, lip liner, and eye shadows
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (MUA Discount) - Eyeliner, lip tars, glitters,
and color creams
- Pacifica - Lip gloss
- Physician's Formula (Organic Wear line) - Mascara and bargain cosmetics (liquid foundations, pressed powders, pressed powder blush, pressed powder bronzer, etc.)
- Tarte Cosmetics (MUA Discount) - Mascara, water-resistant cosmetics, cream eyeliner and pencil eyeliner
- Undone Beauty - Lip to Cheek palette, bronzer
- Urban Decay (MUA Discount) - Eye shadow primer, false lashes and setting spray
Brushes
- Alima Pure
- Bdellium Tools (MUA Discount)
- Crown Brush
- Eco Tools (also have budget false lashes)
- E.L.F. (for cheap items such as lash and brow groomers and budget lashes)
- Beauty So Clean
- The Brush Guard
- Brush Dryer
- Dinair Airbrushes
- Face Charts
- Heated Eyelash Curler
- Personal Groomer (for shaving eyebrows)
- Pink Pens
- Sharpies
- U.V. Sanitizing Wand
- Z Palette
- Zuca Pro Bag (MUA Discount via email)
- Alcone (MUA Discount)
- Camera Ready Cosmetics (MUA Discount)
- Naimie's Beauty Center (MUA Discount)
- Sally Beauty Supply (mascara wands, etc.)
Snacks on Set
- GoPicnic
- KIND bars
- Real Food Barre
- Vega Protein Smoothie
- Blender bottle for smoothie powders
- Vacuum-sealed water bottle
Marketing and Networking
Portfolio Building- Instagram - Highly recommended instead of Model Mayhem, as of 2018
- Model Mayhem
- Also check for Influencer connection websites, such as The Hub.
Social Media
Networking
- Meetup
- Wedding Wire
- Yelp
- Google Places
- Punchbowl (digital greeting cards)
Other Resources
Workshops
Makeup Masters
- YouTube stars such as Kandee Johnson, Lisa Eldridge, etc.
- Kevyn Aucoin
- Scott Barnes
- Topolino
- IMDb
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