For most women wearing makeup stems from an inward desire to not only look attractive and beautiful but to feel beautiful as well. Even though MAIR does a lot of scent designing and blending in France and other fragrant cities all over the world, Houston is our base and home. Today's post is a about spotlighting my personal favorite independent Houston makeup brands, helping women achieve both inner and outer beauty.

Jentry Kelley Cosmetics

Have you ever asked a lady how long it took to do her full face of makeup and her response was a whopping two hours?! At Jentry Kelley not only can you learn to do apply your makeup for a flawless and effortless look, but they also teach you a quick eight step process to get that cute in the carpool look in less than half the time! Jentry Kelley is a young entrepreneur who coupled her love for educating women on how to do their makeup with an incredible full blown makeup line for women of all shades, from foundation, primers, highlighters, bronzers and more (see full line here). Jentry's line is a high quality line that's easily comparable to any brand you'll find in the department store. It really is a one stop shop, for both the casual and glamorous look.

ArtOnIt

We can all agree that makeup is an art form right? So why not have original paintings and drawings on all your makeup compacts and accessories? Serge Sklona, is the founder of Artonit who took his passion for art, and experience in the beauty industry as a makeup artist into creating his own cruelty free international cosmetic line. He created and formulated his entire product line with a chemist to create beautiful and vibrant eyeshadows, bronzers, highlighters, blushes, and more. (See entire line here.) He also has his own makeup studio where clients can book appointments and shop his line. Have an event coming up or a gala or dinner to attend and want your makeup done in your home give Serge a call!

Bear Fruit Cosmetics

Allow me to introduce you to a purpose driven cosmetic line with a Christ centered mission and and heavenly influence. Meagan Aguilar is the beauty behind this new brand, that started with matte lipsticks and highlighters and is about to expand her line to offer foundation for all skin tones and highly pigmented eye shadows perfect for date nights or hangouts out in town. (See line here.)

Color Du Jour

Makeup studio,Color Du Jour is no stranger to the Houston spotlight, owner and founder Alaina Saulsberry, took her love for giving women their best face to a full fledge business that teaches women and men (artist and non-artist) how to apply makeup professionally for all kinds of photo ready looks ranging from super dramatic and glamourous to the everyday natural glow look. Her workshops are offered in her studio and online to fit all schedules. Check out her product page of makeup brushes and skin care items here.