I've been a makeup artist for years. Here are 8 products I used in 2024 that transformed my beauty routine.

When I need coverage that looks like my skin but better, I reach for this Make Up For Ever foundation. It's lightweight, makes my skin tone look more even, and doesn't feel heavy even after hours of wear.

I don't like the feeling of having a ton of product on my face, so this foundation is perfect. It blends seamlessly and provides the right amount of coverage for both my professional and personal use.

The Danessa Myricks blurring balm powder is hands down one of the most innovative products I've used this year. It's like a magic eraser for skin imperfections.

The texture of the balm-to-powder formula, meant to prime, add coverage, or set products, is incredible — it's soft and silky and blurs everything in its path.

Whether I'm prepping skin for a glam look or creating a no-makeup moment, this balm is my secret weapon.

When I want a more dramatic, pigmented cheek moment, the Haus Labs blush in the shade Dragon Fruit Daze steps up to the plate.

Its pigmentation is incredible — a little goes a long way. Though it's intense, it blends beautifully, allowing for both subtle and bold application on various skin tones.

I spent most of 2024 searching for a product that would give me a perfect, natural-looking glow, and the Saie Glowy Super Gel illuminator is exactly what I needed.

This serum, meant to add luminosity to the skin, is lightweight, absorbs instantly, and leaves the most beautiful, dewy finish.

I love layering it under makeup or wearing it by itself when my skin needs extra love. I use the shade Sunglow.

As a makeup artist who doesn't always want to look "done up," this Maybelline skin tint, which lasts up to 24 hours, has become my go-to.

It evens out my skin tone and blurs imperfections, but it's so lightweight that I almost forget I'm wearing anything.

I apply it when I want to run errands or grab a coffee without looking like I'm heading to a photo shoot.

This One/Size mattifying primer has been a game changer in my kit. It creates the perfect canvas for my oily-skinned clients and helps product stay put all day.

I particularly love using this on my brides. I've recommended the primer to countless clients, and it's yet to disappoint.

This Saie product provides the most beautiful flush, so it looks like I'm naturally glowing from within. The formula blends seamlessly into the skin, giving me the perfect "I woke up like this" cheek color.

Whether I'm going for a minimal-makeup look or adding a pop of color to a full-glam moment, this Saie Dew Blush in the shade Dreamy has been my go-to.

As someone with combination-oily skin (meaning only some parts of my face get oily), finding the right primer is like striking gold.

This Danessa Myricks serum is a mattifying product that transforms from water to powder. It's made with kaolin clay to absorb excess oil without leaving the skin feeling dry and tight — a constant struggle I've had with other mattifying products.

The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, meant for smoothing and plumping, has been my skincare indulgence this year.

It's great for priming the skin before makeup, though I also use it as a stand-alone moisturizer on no-makeup days. It's refreshing, hydrating, and luxurious-feeling.

This Topicals balm has been one of my favorite lip-care products.

It's more than just an average balm — this treatment keeps my lips feeling soft, hydrated, and healthy. I spread it on my lips before any makeup application.