What to Buy for a Beauty Party

A beauty party needs more than makeup and mirrors. Plan separate supplies for the beauty stations, welcome table, buffet and drinks, so guests are not sharing one mirror or waiting for a cup. Allow one chair per guest, one mirror per station and at least two drinking glasses per person. Buy snacks that can be served without greasy fingers, and check every beauty product before guests arrive for missing items, empty containers or unsuitable ingredients.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 18
Stoolsqty 6
Buffet table
Welcome table

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 24
Cake platesqty 24
Drinking glassesqty 30
Wine glassesqty 20
Coffee cupsqty 20
Cutlery setsqty 24
Serving spoonsqty 6

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Cake knife
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving trays with lidsqty 4

Equipment

Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Coolersqty 2
Kettle
Coffee maker
Ring lightsqty 3
Bluetooth remote control

Decorations

Balloonsqty 40
Balloon pump
Garlandqty 3
Tableclothsqty 6
Flower arrangementsqty 3
Photo backdrop
Photo propsqty 20
Gift bagsqty 18

Lighting

String lightsqty 3
LED candlesqty 12

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 3
Bucketsqty 2
Spongesqty 6
Microfiber clothsqty 8

Catering

Groceries
- Mini quiches - 36 pieces
- Cucumber - 4 pieces
- Carrots - 1 kilo
- Paprika - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Strawberries - 1.5 kilos
- Apples - 12 pieces
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Tortilla chips - 3 bags
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 500 grams
- Olives - 2 jars
- Mixed nuts - 1 kilo
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Herb cheese - 4 tubs
- Wraps - 24 pieces
- Chicken breast - 1 kilo
- Smoked salmon - 500 grams
- Avocado - 8 pieces
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Yogurt dressing - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Pasta - 2 kilo
- Pesto - 3 jars
- Pasta sauce - 3 jars
- Parmesan cheese - 500 grams
- Grated cheese - 1 kilo
- Garlic - 3 bulbs
- Basil - 4 bunches
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Birthday cake - 1 cake for 20 people
- Cupcakes - 24 pieces
- Whipped cream - 4 aerosol cans
- Chocolate - 4 bars
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 24 bottles
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Lemons - 6 pieces
- Ice cubes - 4 bags
- Paper napkins - 3 packs
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 pack
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Cotton pads - 6 packs
- Cotton swabs - 4 boxes
- Makeup remover - 4 bottles
- Micellar Water - 4 bottles
- Facial cleansing gel - 4 bottles
- Face masks - 20 pieces
- Hand cream - 6 tubes
- Nail polish - 18 bottles
- Nail polish remover - 4 bottles
- Nail files - 20 pieces
- Nail stickers - 6 sheets
- Disposable mascara wands - 30 pieces
- Disposable lip applicators - 30 pieces
- Makeup sponges - 30 pieces
- Disposable mascara wands - 20 pieces
- Lip balm - 20 pieces
- Mini hand mirrors - 18 pieces
- Scented candles - 6 pieces

Tips

Set up one beauty table for every 4–6 guests, with a mirror and stool or chair at each station. Add ring lights where the room lighting is uneven or too dim for makeup application.
Buy or prepare at least 2 drinking glasses per guest, plus extra glasses for welcome drinks. Chill drinks several hours before arrival and keep a cooler available for refills.
Plan 3–5 small snack portions per guest for a two-hour party. Choose bite-sized food that will not interfere with makeup, and provide serving spoons, platters and cake plates at the buffet.
Count power sockets before setting up ring lights, music and hot drinks. Use power strips and extension cords only after checking that cables can stay away from walkways and beauty tables.
Prepare the welcome table at least 30 minutes before guests arrive with the printed program, registration details and any dietary information. Keep spare chairs, glasses and unopened beauty products nearby for last-minute needs.

Frequently asked questions

How many beauty stations do I need for a beauty party?: Plan one beauty station for every 4–6 guests. Each station should have a table space, mirror, seat or stool, lighting and the products needed for the demonstration.
How many drinks should I buy for a beauty party?: Allow 2–3 drinks per guest for the first hour, then about 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Buy extra water because guests may avoid sugary or alcoholic drinks while applying makeup.
How much food do I need for a beauty party?: For a two-hour beauty party, prepare 3–5 small snack portions per guest. Add a separate portion for dietary requirements and keep greasy or strongly coloured foods away from the beauty tables.
When should I set up the beauty party supplies?: Set up tables, mirrors, lighting and the welcome table at least 60 minutes before guests arrive. Chill drinks several hours ahead, and check beauty products and power connections no later than the day before.

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