A professional kit is a freelance makeup artist’s most prized possession. As a result, it can be a huge source of stress for a newly certified makeup artists who know how much of an investment these products can be. Those color palettes and skin care products are certainly not cheap! However, putting together a professional makeup kit is a necessary evil, as you’ll need to show up to every appointment with items such as quality brushes, a range of eye shadows, lipsticks, foundations, and cleaning products.