I don’t think it matters at all. A good artist does need good quality tools and materials BUT a great artist can make it work with just about anything. One of the girls on here taught me that and I have to say…once you get the hang of using the lower end products…working with higher end brands is a piece of cake.
I know you’ll be great! Keep us posted and doing one look a week sounds perfect!
NYX is great and many many many MUAs use NYX products for clients as well. I have their box of shadows and the colors are potent…even more potent if used with a good base.
Also, I havent seen any less expensive eye primers yet.