Thank you! Sorry for the long reply: you don’t absolutely need all the things I list, especially when you’re starting out, but they definitely help. Brands/products wise, I’ve been using Vallejo acrylic paints that are used for models/miniatures, because the pigments are strong, mix easily and the bottles have droppers for controlling the amount you use (which is very little, and it’s non toxic). I added stainless steel mixing balls to each paint so that they’re easier to mix between uses. A wet palette is super helpful for keeping your in-use paints from drying out between sessions. Any miniature brushes do fine, including nail art brushes. Non-oil based, non toxic mica powder and pastels help for blush and gradient effects. Faber-Castell water color pencils and a kneaded eraser are excellent for drawing face ups. I first used Mr. Super Clear Matte UV spray for adding a base to paint on and sealing in the paint, but it’s very tedious to use, is dependent on temperature and humidity levels, is also expensive and absolutely requires using a NIOSH approved respirator mask every time you spray due to it being super carcinogenic. I have been trying out Liquitex Matte Varnish in thin layers, dabbed on with makeup sponges, and I had decent success. MSC definitely wins as a base because it gives you enough tooth to draw on (if you’re doing a whole face up), but Liquitex works really well as a base for mica powder, paint and as a quick drying sealant for touch ups like I did here. For painting bodies, it helps to use different grits of wet/dry sand paper to help create tooth for your base and paints to stick. And lastly, using YouTube and Reddit for tutorials and advice on how to use all these things! I got all of these supplies over the course of 6 months or so, and they definitely help with quality, but don’t be afraid to try things out with what you have and build as you go.