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Posted on July 1, 2020October 1, 2020
Posted on July 1, 2020October 1, 2020

Selection and purchasing makeup brushes

You can purchase brush kits from a variety of stores. I highly recommend you purchase your brushes from professional suppliers as they will be cheaper

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Posted on June 14, 2020October 1, 2020

List of fashion and beauty magazines that accept submissions

Lots of magazines are now accepting submissions via Kavyar. I highly recommend signing up and creating a portfolio.

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Posted on March 20, 2020October 1, 2020

Inspiration for new models – Prepare for your shoot by practising posing

Modelling is a difficult job that requires being able to convey feelings to a camera. Having been on countless shoots I often wonder what it

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Posted on January 20, 2020October 1, 2020

Beginner makeup artist starter kit essentials

As a new artist it is tempting to go to Sephora and buy a bunch of consumer brand makeup products that you may never end

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Posted on January 6, 2020October 1, 2020

10 things every makeup student needs to know

When I studied makeup I was not a makeup enthusiast. My choice to do it was based on my artistic background and a wish to

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Posted on July 19, 2019October 1, 2020

6 ways to earn more money as a makeup artist

Hustling to pay the bills is an everyday battle for many freelance makeup artists. If you want to work full time in a freelance role,

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Posted on May 29, 2019October 1, 2020

6 amazing makeup artist hacks to try yourself

1 – Tame your brows with soap Use Pears Clear and Gentle Translucent Soap to tame your unruly brows like a professional makeup artist. Spritz

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Posted on May 29, 2019October 1, 2020

10 best makeup books to inspire you

With so many makeup books available it is hard to know which ones are going to be worth buying. When you shop online you can’t

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Posted on May 28, 2019October 1, 2020

The best makeup brushes created by real makeup artists

Makeup artists have been creating their tools for years but these products never seem to be popular in the influencer market. As a makeup artist

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Posted on May 28, 2019October 1, 2020

How to be a makeup artist assistant

Why should you assist other makeup artists? Assisting more experienced makeup artists is a great way to develop your makeup skills and network within your

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Posted on May 27, 2019October 1, 2020

10 Carmine free eyeshadow palettes that are fully vegan

I am allergic to carmine. After having a slight itch on my eyelids after using burgundy eyeshadow they broke out into full blown dermatitis. Every

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Posted on May 1, 2019October 1, 2020

Best online courses to study beauty photography and retouching

Online study is a fantastic way to add skills to your business without outlaying thousands of dollars. Through studying online I was able to go

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Posted on May 1, 2019October 1, 2020

How to select a model for beauty photography

When you are shooting beauty photography, the choice of model is super important. As I shoot with a macro lens, the smallest details will be

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Posted on December 1, 2016October 1, 2020

Beauty Breakdown – Weapons of Mass Creation Finalist 2016

As part of my attempt to step outside my comfort zone I decided to enter the Makeup Weapons – Weapons of Mass Creation competition. Run

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Posted on October 14, 2014October 1, 2020

Just a Gent video – Makeup break down

Had a lovely day working with the crew from Crux Media on this video for Australian artist Just a Gent. I did the makeup for the

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ABOUT

Katie Saarikko is a makeup artist servicing Goulburn, Southern Highlands, Canberra, South West Slopes and South Coast of NSW.

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Email: katiemakeupartist@gmail.com

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  • Did a tiny little portrait shoot with Sarah Louise to round off the year. It has been a strange one
  • You can create magical images while people walk past, cars hoon by and you have to use an ugly step
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  • Bask in that light⁠ Photo/makeup @katiesaarikko⁠ Model @4aminthemorgue⁠ ⁠ Tanisha has always supported me in makeup after we first met
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