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9 Must-Haves from Celebrity Makeup Artist Fiona Stiles

With clients like Halle Berry and Jessica Chastain, Fiona Stiles is one of the top celebrity makeup artists out there. These are the 9 products she can't live without -- and you shouldn't either

June 1, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 28 COMMENTS

Makeup brushes

Of course Stiles uses a zillion brushes when she's working on clients, but for the rest of us she recommends the EcoTools Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set, $12.99. You get just the essentials -- powder, concealer, shadow, eyeliner, and a comb-brush duo -- and while they're eco-friendly and affordable, they're just as good as the best makeup brushes on the market. "This is everything you need on the go," says Stiles. "Plus, the set comes in its own cute cotton and hemp case so your brushes stay clean -- so important!"

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products mentioned

By Terry Baume de Rose SPF 15

10.0

EcoTools Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set

0.0

Anastasia Brow Gel

7.9

Beautyblender Sponge

8.8

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage

8.5

Tweezerman Slant Tweezer

9.5

Stila Convertible Color

8.5

Kevin Aucoin Beauty The Eyelash Curler

0.0

CoverGirl LashBlast 24 Hour Mascara

6.7

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whoa! i was shocked at the price of the lip balm! i am a lip product junkie but even i would never pay that much!

by 92jess11 Friday, April 26, 2013 at 07:05PM Report as inappropriate

I couldn't pay $60 for a lip balm. How about eye shadow or lipstick? Those are must-have's for me.

by GigiSD Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 09:11PM Report as inappropriate

Wow $60 for a lip balm. That is crazy. I'll stick with my $3 Nivea lip balm.

by cyndi_albritton_hall Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 05:17PM Report as inappropriate

60$ for a lip balm? a little much?

by venenumletalis Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:37PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:40AM Report as inappropriate

That sponge sounds great but for $20?!?

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:27AM Report as inappropriate

I want the beauty blender sponge and I really want the Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, I have been eyeing that for weeks along with the setting powder.

by BrookeSS Friday, September 14, 2012 at 02:55PM Report as inappropriate

It's nice to see (mostly) affordable products recommended by a pro!!

by tallredamanda Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 08:21AM Report as inappropriate

ecotools are hands-down some of the best brushes out there, including department store brushes as well!

by BlondeCupcake Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 08:43PM Report as inappropriate

Seriously. $60 lip balm?! I use Blistex Silk 'n Shine for $4 and it works beautifully. I do see the Ecotools brush set in my local drugstore all the time and always wondered about them. I'll give them a try, since the price is more realistic for me. I'm also curious about the Anastasia brow gel. :)

by nycmuse Monday, July 16, 2012 at 06:42AM Report as inappropriate

I think I'll pass on the $60 lip balm and stick with Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm for $3. This does a great job of moisturizing, is natural and never tested on animals.

by WiccanLady Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate

I am going to try the lip balm, just to see if it really is worth it.

by robyne00 Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 03:40PM Report as inappropriate

Female celebrities can afford to pay 60 bucks for a top-of-the-line, fancy-schmancy, rose-scented lip balm, but average women don't have that type of disposable income. I'm a total lip balm addict, but I've found that the Carmex I buy at the local drugstore works just fine. Sure, it doesn't smell like roses, but it still gets the job done.

by BengalsGal Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 02:22PM Report as inappropriate

Cle de Peau Beaute concealer and Shu Uemura eyelash curler would have been my picks.

by Sari Monday, June 25, 2012 at 08:46PM Report as inappropriate

Eco tools brushes are great. Luxury lip balm though? I dunno.

by Taylerbootz Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:50AM Report as inappropriate

I was actually very impressed that almost all of these were very affordable! I was sure coming from a makeup artist they would outrageously priced. Looking forward to trying out a few of these!

by mrselliott08 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 08:22AM Report as inappropriate

Love, love, love Ecotools! The rest is debatable - pricey or tested on animals.

by sandi_tinker Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 11:46PM Report as inappropriate

i'm only willing to get the brushes

by NYdesichick Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 04:08PM Report as inappropriate

Most of the products recommended are easily affordable. Thanks for the great tips!

by alictasia Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 07:40AM Report as inappropriate

Great concept but most of us can't afford a $60 lip balm. Maybe they could add some drugstore makeup that more of us can afford. Besides that, a good informative article.

by RoleModel Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 05:05PM Report as inappropriate

some items here are too expensive. 60$ lip balm? really?

by venenumletalis Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 01:32PM Report as inappropriate

I cannot live without Anastasia Brow Gel!! It's a must :-)

by MizzPink Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 12:58PM Report as inappropriate

Anastasia Brow Gel is a MUST. Not only does it groom your brows, it removes excess product which makes it look more even and a tube lasts for a very long time.

by volta Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 12:04AM Report as inappropriate

I agree about the balm being ridiculous, but I own the brushes and they're pretty nice. Can't beat that set for the price. The eyelash curler is intriguing...

by shinyandiknowit Monday, June 4, 2012 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

can't wait to try some of these out, thanks for the tips!

by sportimonki13 Monday, June 4, 2012 at 05:10PM Report as inappropriate

Informative article. A definite no on the lip balm but may try the curler when my other one wears out. Also the makeup brushes.

by Nicole1021 Monday, June 4, 2012 at 03:14PM Report as inappropriate

I love to hear about products that pro's use but I have to say, when you are willing to pay $60.00 for a lip balm, you're either getting it free or you need a pysch evaluation.

by jenn8779 Monday, June 4, 2012 at 10:05AM Report as inappropriate

I would not pay 60 for a lip balm. Thank you but no thank you. haha

by yestfl Monday, June 4, 2012 at 09:55AM Report as inappropriate

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