Makeup artist favorites are on full display in Daniel’s compact Paris to Hong Kong studio, where his five go to beauty tools shape skin and color for runway and editorial work.
Daniel has 14 years in professional makeup, formerly serving as a brand lead makeup artist before moving to freelance work and content creation. He often shares backstage tips on MasterClass, and his tidy, systematized kit reflects the exacting standards he brings to texture and color.
Makeup artist favorites: Le Labo Santal 26
Le Labo Santal 26 is one of Daniel’s repeated repurchases, a scent he stocks even when he travels to France. The woody profile reads present yet soft, and he lights it in the studio to reset the creative mood. Daniel keeps three sizes and colors of the jars, which he says helps him match fragrance intensity to the day and the space.
Wellage Blue Hyaluronic Serum
Before foundation, Daniel relies on Wellage Blue Hyaluronic Serum to lock in moisture. He recommends applying two thin layers for fast hydration and improved foundation adherence, which helps achieve the dewy, filtered look he often produces for clients.
Chanel Les Beiges Serum Concealer
As a frequent makeup artist for performers and shoots, Daniel looks for a concealer that balances coverage and translucence. He uses Chanel Les Beiges Serum Concealer for mid level coverage that blends like a second skin, and he mixes shades to sculpt contours and natural shadow.
MAKEUP BY MARIO Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil, Barely Blushing
Daniel has recently favored cream and liquid blushes, and his current pick is Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil in Barely Blushing. He praises the formula for giving a skin like flush that remains workable even after powder setting, which makes it a reliable addition to a portable makeup kit.
CurrentBody LED devices
Asked to name a single best pick, Daniel says he cannot choose between the three CurrentBody devices he uses for head, neck, and face care. He keeps an LED multi light face mask for quick de puffing, a second generation neck and chest device for the thin skin of the neck, and a scalp treatment cap for hair care. He uses the LED face mask for about 10 minutes when he needs fast recovery, and the routine doubles as his evening relax ritual with his two dogs.
Studio kit and color work
Beyond products, Daniel’s studio organization is a lesson in efficiency, with tools sorted by function and color. That order is part of how he achieves precise color matching and clean texture, whether he is working for Irene Kim, Molly Chiang, or an editorial shoot.
For readers looking to replicate his approach, Daniel recommends three habits: keep products grouped by step, clean and label sponges and brushes after each use, and carry compact versions of favorite items for travel. These small systems help maintain the skin first approach that defines his makeup artist favorites.
Daniel said he enjoys teaching the technical side of makeup and that sharing these makeup artist favorites is a way to demystify professional results for everyday users. Fans can expect more detailed breakdowns of his color mixing and tool selection on his social channels and MasterClass lessons.
