A makeup artist uses cosmetic products and techniques to enhance or alter a person's appearance. Some products makeup artists use include eyeshadow, eyeliner, concealer, foundation, lipstick and mascara, as well as the application tools to apply products to the face and body. As a make-up artist, your work will involve creating images and characters through the medium of make-up, hairstyles and prosthetics according to a brief. You'll interpret the make-up requirements of clients to produce both a creative and technically accurate visual representation.