makeup artist blogger liz breygel beauty basics

Do you love to create a creative makeup look, but are tired of makeup mess? Maybe you are a professional makeup artist or beauty blogger and need to invent a brand-new lipstick shade or mix some foundation? Take your makeup passion to another level and stop using the back of your hand to mix your makeup products. Today we are talking about stainless steel mixing paw palettes and how to use them.

makeup artist blogger liz breygel beauty basics

Stainless Steel Disinfects Itself


What is stainless steel and why it is so widely used? Stainless steel, also known as inox steel, is a special alloy of Iron with a minimum of 10.5% Chromium. This metal is well-known for its corrosion resistance abilities and is therefore commonly used in medicine, food, and other industries. There is no need for a special sterilizing machine when you are using stainless steel tools – you can easily steam clean or sterilize them with alcohol and use them again. 

makeup artist blogger liz breygel beauty basics

What Is Mixing Makeup Palette?


A Stainless Steel Makeup Palette is a must-have tool for every makeup artist and enthusiast and considered a classic for a very long time. Whether you are working with a client, or friend or applying your makeup, a stainless steel palette is always helpful. You can use it to mix liquid makeup products such as foundation, eyeliner, and lipstick, or to mix a dry texture – eyeshadows and powders. Basically, it is possible to use all types of products (even the special makeup effects) as well as corrosive products.

makeup artist blogger liz breygel beauty basics

When you are working with a client or a model sanitary and safety come before everything else, even your skills. Even the cleanest hands contain a large number of bacteria. That's why using the back of your own hand is unhealthful and looks unprofessional. A clean stainless steel makeup palette provides the perfect sanitary working surface for blending makeup products.

makeup artist blogger liz breygel beauty basics

Types Of Stainless Steel Palettes for Makeup


There is a huge variety of makeup mixing palettes on a beauty market and every artist can find a palette that will fit their needs. Some of the palettes are solid and come with a special 'ring' or a ‘bracelet’ that helps you place a pallet on your finger or wrist. Other palettes come with a thumb hole and special wells where you can mix the liquid textures. The sizes and shapes of the palettes vary from brand to brand, but the main idea is the same – all of the palettes have a smooth surface, it are easy to clean and maintain.

types of Makeup Mixing Palettes

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Mixing Palette


It is very simple to use and maintain a stainless steel mixing palette, they are very durable and do not require special storage conditions. You can take it on a photoshoot right in your makeup case, it is lightweight and does not take much space. Before and after the usage clean a surface with rubbing alcohol or simply wash it with antibacterial soap. To remove grease from the surface use a dish detergent, but don’t forget to sterilize it after because dish detergent does not kill germs. Steel is magnetic, so you can also use this palette to carry metal pans full of makeup products.

Stainless Steel Palette* by Born Pretty is a full-sized mixing palette, which is 15 cm (5.9 inches) long and 10 cm (3,9 inches) wide. It is big enough to use liquid and powder textures at the same time, so you don't need to clean up the surface each time. Even though this palette is quite big, it is light and easy to work with. The steel makeup palette features a thumb hole and five 'mixing areas' for the products. I also received a dual-ended mixing spatula (15 cm long) – one side of the spatula is pointy and the end is slightly curved, while the other side is rectangular with rounded edges.

Final Thoughts...


Forget an annoying habit of using the back of your hand for makeup mixing, no matter if you are a professional makeup artist, makeup lover, or just a learner, a stainless steel makeup palette is a must-have for everyone who likes makeup.

Lots of love,
Liz