A $6 bar of soap, $28 lash curler: What a celeb makeup artist packs in her kit

Celebrity make-up artist Mia Hawkswell has opened her beauty bag, just for us, to reveal the products she can’t live without.

With over three decades of experience working with the likes of Delta Goodrem, Florence Welch and Julia Michaels, she’s a know-it-all when it comes to makeup for over-40s, and her recommendations are always worth buying.

She showed us the seven products she can’t live without. And if you’re into locked in brows and achieving the perfect glow, you’ll want to shop this list.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.  

Pears Pure and Gentle Soap Bar

Here for $6.27

The soap brow trend has done the rounds a few times over the years, but according to Mia, nothing will keep your brows in place quite like a good old bar of Pears soap. And her tool of choice to apply this? A toothbrush. 

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Here for $28.42

Considered her number one desert island pick, Mia swears by the Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler for an incredible curl and hold, so much so that she currently owns four of the same curler. 

As someone who always curls her lashes, Mia believes that being able to see your lashes up against your eyelids makes a huge impact, helping you look more awake, less puffy, and acting as a great disguise for hooded lids. 

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Crayon Waterproof Multi-Use Stick in Sunny Tawny

Here for $57

“The definition of a perfect everyday makeup look is something fast; therefore, any product that can be used in multiple ways will always win,” says Mia. Which is why Make Up For Ever Multi-Use Stick in shade Sunny Tawny is her pick. It takes up virtually no space at all, yet can be used in so many ways, making it one of the most versatile products in her kit. 

From sculpting the face and eyes to the cheeks and lips, this is the product she uses to map out her look every time. 

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Crayon Waterproof Multi-Use Stick in Wherever Walnut 

Here for $57

Mia also loves the shade Wherever Walnut, too.

Kryolan Ultra Setting Vaporiser

Here for $45

If you’ve always been a sceptic when it comes to setting sprays, then consider this your sign to give the Kryolan Ultra Setting Vaporiser a try. 

It features an ultra-lightweight mist that is designed to be used in even, thin layers so that you can achieve a smudge-proof, waterproof makeup look that lasts you all day long. 

By Terry Tea To Tan Golden Glow

Here for $88

If you need an instant bronzy glow but don’t want to commit to a full self-tan, then the By Terry Tea to Tan is the product Mia swears by. This water-based formula gives the skin a natural wash of colour. 

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Concealer

Here for $58

Another way Mia maximises her products is by using them two to three ways for ultimate efficiency, just like this Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Concealer, which she chooses for lift and coverage. 

A hydrating concealer like this helps to lift the eye area while also brightening the inner corner. Plus, it offers coverage across the entire face, particularly when it comes to cleaning up the sculpting that was done with the Multi-Use Sticks. 

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