KirstenFredrickson_Esthetician&MakeupArtist on LTK

KirstenFredrickson_Esthetician&MakeupArtist

Day in the life of an LTK creator... ✨🐈 Step 1: Open laptop. Step 2: Gather products. Step 3: Wait for the "co-workers" to clock in. Step 4: Productivity immediately comes to a halt because they're sleeping on the job. Anyone else have coworkers who contribute absolutely nothing... except emotional support? Mine (Shiloh & Freya) specializes in: 💤 Sleeping on the job ⌨️ Laying on the keyboard 📒 Claiming my planner as their bed ❤️ Keeping me company while I build my LTK I guess every office has that employee. Shop my beauty favorites and workspace essentials in my LTK! LTKdayinmylife LTKmomlife LTKmorningroutine

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These are a few of my tried-and-true luxury makeup favorites that consistently earn a spot in my kit and personal makeup bag:

🤍 Armani Luminous Silk Foundation — the beautiful, skin-like finish that lives up to the hype.

🤍 Armani Luminous Silk Concealer — lightweight, brightening, and never heavy under the eyes.

🤍 Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette in Universal Glow — the easiest way to add a lit-from-within glow. Use as a cheek and eyelid topper!

🤍 Armani Eye Tint in Cashew — my go-to one-and-done cream shadow for effortless, polished eyes.

🤍 Chanel Le Volume Mascara — my holy grail mascara for the last 8+ years. It delivers volume, definition, and that perfect fluffy lash look every time.

As a makeup artist and esthetician, I'm always looking for products that enhance the skin rather than mask it, and these are staples I reach for again and again.

Shop all of my favorites through the links in my LTK. ✨

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#LTKmorningroutine #LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty

The Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette in Universal Glow is one of the most versatile products I own. While it's known as a highlighter palette, I use it for so much more than just the high points of the face.

✨ Apply to the tops of the cheekbones for a lit-from-within glow.

✨ Tap onto the eyelids as a topper to instantly elevate any eye look.

✨ Use the pink and gold shades as a luminous blush topper.

✨ Add a touch to the inner corners of the eyes and brow bone for brightness.

✨ Dust lightly across the collarbones and shoulders for special events.

✨ Mix shades for a customized glow that never looks flat or one-dimensional.

What I love most is that the finish looks radiant rather than glittery, making it perfect for everyday wear or full glam. It's one of those products that earns its space in both my professional makeup kit and my personal makeup bag.

Shop this makeup artist's favorite through my LTK. ✨

#DiorBackstage #DiorGlowPalette #UniversalGlow #LuxuryBeauty #MakeupArtistFavorites #GlowFromWithin #HighlighterPalette #BeautyFavorites

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Armani Eye Tint in Cashew 🤎✨

My go-to liquid eyeshadow for an effortless, polished eye look. This beautiful champagne-taupe shade blends seamlessly, wears all day, and can be worn alone or layered with your favorite shadows.

✔ Long-wearing
✔ Crease-resistant
✔ Easy to blend
✔ Perfect everyday neutral

A luxury beauty staple that's worth every penny.

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NEW DRMTLGY product! ✨ Esthetician-approved gentle exfoliation!

In the few weeks I've been using these, the DRMTLGY FacialRX Pads are becoming one of my favorite ways to improve skin texture and boost radiance without overdoing it. Instant glow with one use!

Their 4X Smart Acid System combines lactic, mandelic, salicylic, and succinic acids, each with a specific role:

💙 Lactic Acid gently resurfaces while helping maintain hydration.
💙 Mandelic Acid refines texture and helps brighten uneven skin tone.
💙 Salicylic Acid penetrates pores to reduce congestion and minimize the look of blackheads.
💙 Succinic Acid helps calm blemish-prone skin while supporting a healthier-looking complexion.

With consistent use, you'll notice smoother skin, refined-looking pores, a brighter complexion, and a softer, more even skin texture. They're especially great if you're dealing with dullness, post-breakout marks, or rough skin- my 14-year-old is starting to see results, too!

✨ Pro tip:

Normal/Dry Skin Type: 2–3 nights per week

Oily Skin Type: Work your way up to daily use

Always follow with a moisturizer (I use the FacialRX Brightening Moisturizer), and never skip your SPF the next morning. Healthy skin is all about consistency—not over-exfoliation.

Shop one of my favorite professional-quality exfoliating treatments and moisturizers below! 🤍

@drmtlgy

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Happy 4th of July!

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Choosing the right makeup starts with knowing your undertone—not just your skin tone. ✨

Not sure where you fall?

🤍 Cool: Pink, rosy, or blue undertones. Silver jewelry tends to be most flattering.

💛 Warm: Golden, peachy, or yellow undertones. Gold jewelry usually complements your skin beautifully.

🤎 Neutral: A balanced mix of warm and cool, giving you flexibility across many foundation shades and makeup colors.

💚 Olive: Green, golden, or muted undertones that can sometimes appear slightly gray. Olive skin often needs specially formulated shades to avoid looking too pink or too orange.

Understanding your undertone makes foundation matching, concealer selection, blush, bronzer, lipstick, and even clothing colors so much easier. Save this guide for your next beauty shopping trip, and browse my favorite complexion products here to help you find your perfect match. 💄✨

#MakeupTips #UndertoneGuide #FoundationMatch #MakeupEducation #EstheticianApproved #BeautyTips #NeutralUndertone #CoolUndertone #WarmUndertone #OliveUndertone

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Mother of the Groom ✨

The most requested look? Skin that looks like skin. For this timeless wedding makeup, I used KETT airbrush foundation - a lightweight, long-wearing complexion foundation with soft neutral eyes and a fresh pink lip to create an elegant finish that lasted all day.

If you're looking for makeup inspiration for a wedding—whether you're the bride, mother of the bride, or mother of the groom—these are the products I trust for a polished, natural look that photographs beautifully.

Shop the products I used below. 🤍

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👀 STOP SCROLLING... I may have found one of the best luxury makeup lookalikes.

If you've been eyeing Armani's iconic Eye Tint in Cashew but don't want to spend luxury prices, meet e.l.f.'s Liquid Velvet Eyeshadow in Beige & Boujee. ✨

Are they identical? No.
Do they create a VERY similar, effortless, soft champagne-beige eye? Absolutely.

Here's the breakdown:

✨ Armani = ultra-lightweight, seamless blending, luxe finish, incredible wear.
✨ e.l.f. = beautiful color payoff, easy to apply, and an amazing value for the price.

As a makeup artist, I don't believe every product has to be expensive to look beautiful. Sometimes it's worth splurging, and sometimes the affordable option delivers way more than you'd expect.

If you love quick, one-and-done eyeshadow looks that make you look polished in under a minute, both of these deserve a spot on your radar.

🤍 Save this for your next Ulta, Sephora or Target trip.

🛍️ Shop both through my LTK to compare them side-by-side and decide which one fits your budget.

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As an esthetician, I'm always looking for products that support a healthy skin barrier without overcomplicating a routine—and the Caudalie Grape Water Mist is one I consistently reach for. 🍇💧

Unlike a traditional facial mist, this formula is made with 100% organic grape water, naturally rich in antioxidants, minerals, and prebiotic properties to help hydrate, soothe, and support the skin's microbiome. It's especially beneficial for skin that feels dehydrated, sensitized, tight, or flushed.

I love using it:
✨ Immediately after cleansing to replenish hydration
✨ Between skincare layers to help products absorb more comfortably
✨ Before makeup for a fresh, hydrated canvas
✨ Throughout the day to refresh the skin without disrupting makeup and perfect for a skin refresh on the beach

It's a simple addition to almost any skincare routine, but one that can make a noticeable difference in how your skin feels—especially if you're focused on maintaining a healthy, resilient skin barrier.

Shop one of my longtime skincare favorites through my LTK!

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Bridal party beauty!

Traditional cream-based foundation option using @cinemasecretspro.

Shop her makeup look!

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My fellow makeup artists know... From skincare, brushes, lashes, palettes, bags/cases/totes, lighting, other misc., and of course, the makeup. It adds up quickly!

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✨ What's always in my makeup routine before every client? A fully cleaned and sanitized kit.

From brushes and palettes to tools and products, proper sanitation is essential for both skin health and professional makeup application. Aside from using 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, these are the products I trust to keep my kit clean, organized, and client-ready.

Because beautiful makeup starts with proper hygiene.

Shop my favorite makeup kit cleaning and sanitizing essentials here. 🧼🤍

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Mother of the groom airbrush trial (along with her sister) today with some @raylamontagne playing in the background...

Airbrush trials for a fall Vermont wedding. 🍂

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Glow, hydrate, and brighten! ✨

NEW LAUNCH! The DRMTLGY FacialRx Brightening Moisturizer has been such a beautiful addition to my skincare routine. Lightweight, nourishing, and gives the skin that healthy, radiant glow while helping improve uneven tone and dullness.

Perfect under makeup or worn alone for fresh, glowing skin 🤍

🫶 Why I love it:

• Brightens and evens skin tone
• Lightweight but deeply hydrating
• Layers beautifully under makeup
• Gives that smooth, healthy glow

Shop my skincare favorites on LTK ✨

#DRMTLGY #SkincareRoutine #GlowingSkin #EstheticianApproved #HydratedSkin #BrighteningMoisturizer #SkincareFavorites

#LTKmorningroutine #LTKselfcare #LTKBeauty

Beautiful Miss M! Airbrush bridal trial, using @kettcosmetics foundation, for her May wedding! 🫶

Shop her bridal look!

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For this bridesmaid, we let these beautiful freckles shine through @cinemasecretspro creme-based foundation!

Shop the timeless look I created for her!

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Exfoliation is one of the biggest game changers in skincare — and these three from Dermalogica
have been staples in my personal skincare arsenal for years. 🤍

I personally started using the Daily Microfoliant in 2005 while in esthetics school, and it’s still one of the products I consistently recommend to friends, clients, and I repurchase. My skincare arsenal will never be without it! :)

✨ My breakdown:

• Daily Milkfoliant — calming + soothing for sensitive or dry skin
• Daily Microfoliant — brightening, smoothing, and perfect for maintaining glow
• Daily Superfoliant — detoxifying and amazing for congestion, excess oil, and city skin

What I love most is that they’re gentle enough for regular use while still giving that polished, fresh-skin feeling without harsh scrubs. I use the exfoliant my skin needs that day, week, or season.

Bonus: You can reuse the original bottle by purchasing the refill bags and save money!

Note: Exfoliate 2 to 3 times a week - your skin will thank you!

Shop all 3 exfoliants according to your personal needs and my skincare favorites on my LTK! 🤍

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Scroll to see photos of this beautifully enhanced bridal trial, using @kettcosmetics!

Timeless bridal makeup look! Shop the products I used:

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Beautiful bride-to-be!

✨Makeup I used:
Airbrush Foundation: @kettcosmetics
Concealer/Color Corrector: @cinemasecretspro
Bronzer: @esteelauder
Contour/Brows: @anastasiabeverlyhills
Blush/Highlight/Eyeshadow/Eyeliner/Lip/Lipliner: @maccosmetics
Faux Mink Lashes: @ardellbeauty
Setting Powder: @rcmamakeup
Setting Spray: @urbanebeautyco

✨Skin Prep:
@biodermausa
@mariobadescu
@embryolisseusa

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Sitting outside during the film crew's lunch break...

I am about to hit 20 years as a licensed esthetician and freelance makeup artist, and what a ride it has been. Sometimes we have to stop and reflect on everything...

Life is a journey, and it's up to us to make a good one!

Shop my clean makeup look!

Makeup:
@chanel.beauty - bronzer/mascara
@armanibeauty - foundation
@anastasiabeverlyhills - brows

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKstorytime #LTKBeauty

Soft glam, seamless skin, and bridal beauty that lasts all day! 🤍

Shop the products used to create this timeless bridal look on my LTK ✨💍

Complexion:

- Airbrush foundation / @KETTCosmetics

- Cinema Secrets Color Corrector / Med. Red & Light Blue

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A recent Makeup 101 client who wanted to learn a simple every day makeup application. ✨️

The use of color correction (Cinema Secrets light/medium red and blue cc) helped to tone her skin, using a soft brown eyeshadow and bronzer brought warmth to her face, and a touch of pink on her lips and cheeks finalized the look. Simple touches but big impact. ✨

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A day in the life of a makeup artist!💄

Currently booking Albany-area bridal trials and weddings for the 2026 season!

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Beautiful bride-to-be!

Save and shop this bridal look if you’re getting married soon! 💕

Airbrush foundation: @kettcosmetics
Concealer: @cinemasecretspro
Blush: @narsissist
Highlight: @maccosmetics
Brows: @anastasiabeverlyhills
Eyes: @maccosmetics
Lipstick/liner: @charlottetilbury
Setting Powder: @rcmamakeup
Setting Spray: @urbandecaycosmetics

#bridalmakeup #bridallook #classicmakeup #timelessmakeuplook #makeupartist #promakeupartist #albanymakeupartist #albanynymua

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Unboxing my ride-or-die. 🩷🌸The Chanel Le Volume Mascara in Noir has been my go-to for 8 years—and for good reason. Instant volume, deep black pigment, and that luxe, lifted lash look every single time. Trust me when I say, I've tried A LOT of mascaras, but nothing compares. If you know, you know. ✨And, who doesn't love some extra goodies from Chanel, too? A mini Le Volume Mascara and COCO Mademoiselle perfume - perfect for my purse.Shop it in my LTK.#ltkbeauty #chanelbeauty #mascararoutine #makeupmusthaves #ltkcreator @ltk.creators @chanelofficial

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One of my bridal clients…Stunning bride-to-be!

Airbrush Foundation: @kettcosmetics
Concealer: @cinemasecretspro
Brows/Contour: @anastasiabeverlyhills
Eyes/Blush/Highlight: @maccosmetics
Lipstick: @givenchybeauty #23
Setting Powder: @rcmamakeup
Setting Spray: @urbandecaycosmetics
Lashes: @ardellbeauty

#bridalmakeup #bridallook #classicmakeup #timelessmakeuplook #makeupartist

#LTKWedding #LTKdayinmylife #LTKBeauty

Let the mane reign...

Looking to tame your curls? I've been using @lusbrands for the last several months. The curl creme is 🫶!

Makeup Used -

Foundation/Concealer: @armanibeauty

Bronzer/Mascara: @chanel.beauty

Brows: @anastasiabeverlyhills

Setting Spray: @charlottetilbury

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Beautifully enhanced not masked! 🫶

Day in the life of a pro makeup artist… This was my last October wedding of 2005!

Shop the bridal look!✨

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Day in the life of a pro makeup artist. I offer a Makeup 101 experience which is more than a lesson— a personalized beauty blueprint my clients take home.

And because true luxury is lasting results… they also receive custom take-home guides:

▪︎ skincare routine
▪︎ brush, foundation + contouring breakdowns
▪︎ brow shaping education
▪︎ eyeshadow placement
▪︎ makeup brushes & their use
▪︎ personalized notes tailored to them

Plus a face chart + before & after photos to reference anytime.

This isn’t just makeup… it’s learning how to show up as your most elevated, confident self—every single day.

#MakeupLesson #Makeup101 #AlbanyNYMakeupArtist #MakeupEducation #518makeupartist

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Glowing makeup for this beauty for a photoshoot! Also, another opportunity to work with photographer Rob Grien in Stockbridge, MA, again!

Foundation/color corrector: @cinemasecretspro

Brows: @anastasiabeverlyhills - (med brown)

Bronzer: @esteelauder

Eyes/Blush/Lip: @maccosmetics - (Barely Bold lip liner, Thanks It's MAC lipstick, Nylon (highlight), Soft Brown (crease), Embark (liner), Naked Lunch (highlight lid), orb (base - all over eye area) eye shadows, and Fleur Power blush.

Lashes: @ardellbeauty (420 lashes)

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Client headshots with photographer Diane Chappell at Central Studio Albany!

Shop my client's makeup look and what's in my pro makeup kit!

@cinemasecretspro
@maccosmetics
@anastasiabeverlyhills
@embryolisseusa

My forever favorite ✨

I’ve been wearing Chanel Chance Eau Tendre since 2018, and it never misses. Soft, fresh, and feminine with the perfect hint of sweetness—this is the one I get stopped and asked about constantly.

If you want a signature scent that feels effortless but elevated, this is it. Great gift idea for mom this Mother's Day, too!

🌸 Fragrance Notes Breakdown

Top (first impression):

Grapefruit & Quince...
Bright, juicy, slightly citrusy-fresh opening.

Heart (what lingers as it settles):

Jasmine & Rose...
Soft, romantic floral—this is where that “pretty, feminine” vibe comes in.

Base (what stays on the skin):

White musk...
Clean, slightly powdery, skin-like finish that gets all the compliments.

#mothersdaygift #chanel #eautendre #chanelchance #giftguide

#LTKMothersDay #LTKmorningroutine #LTKBeauty