MEET OUR MAKE-UP ARTISTS
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I was always good at art and began doing make-up on my friends at a young age.
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BARBIE
Who or what inspired you to become a Make-up Artist?
I was always good at art and began doing make-up on my friends at a young age. While in college I auditioned for and began dancing for the San Diego Chargers. While on the team I helped some of my teammates with makeup which proved valuable in my career. After working for a prestigious artistry make-up brand, a close friend introduced me to Laura Mercier cosmetics. I began working with Laura as a freelance artist, moved on to being a national make-up artist and then became a global make-up artist.
What is your favorite part about being a Make-up Artist?
Making all of my clients look and feel their absolute best!!!
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
For an illuminated and flawless complexion, mix in a glowy foundation or tinted moisturizer such as Kryolan Shimmering Event Foundation or Laura Mercier’s Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer into your usual foundation. You will look perfectly radiant!
How long have you been a Make-up Artist?
21 years!
What are some of your favorite products?
Laura Mercier’s Tightline Cake Eyeliner along with the Flat Eyeliner Brush are some of my favorite products. Together they create a very defined and open eye without looking like eyeliner!
“It’s a magical thing what an artist can do with a brush and the right product.”
MANDY
Who or what inspired you to become a Make-up Artist?
I wasn’t inspired by a specific person or event. I have always known that being a make-up artist was something I wanted to do. From when I was a three year old little girl putting make-up on my grandmother, to when I was at sleepaway camp doing all the girls make-up for the dances. It has always been in me, this need to beautify.
What is your favorite part about being a Make-up Artist?
I think my favorite part about being a make-up artist is the process. Watching someones features come alive. The hollows and highlights. Seeing the dimension in their face. It’s a magical thing what an artist can do with a brush and the right product.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
The whole point of make-up is to make a woman (or a man) look as beautiful as she/he can, not to overtake the person. So my first piece of advice is to start with a little and as you get more comfortable then you can add more. My second piece of advice is to focus on perfecting the skin. Layer on really good skin care, hydrating the skin very well. Then take your time applying the foundation. Making sure is it well blended and not to thick.
How long have you been a Make-up Artist?
I have been a “working” make-up artist for 20 years. I think the defining moment of when I felt like a professional was when I moved to Los Angeles and hit the ground running. I consider everything before that my “education.”
What are some of your favorite products?
I have so many products that I love so its very hard to narrow it down. I will say I am a tried and true lover of Makeup Forever Ultra HD foundation. I have tried so many and always come back to it. If I have to pick a second it is the beauty blender. The way that that little puff blends foundation is like no other!
“Always remember make-up is meant to be fun!”
MATILDA
Who or what inspired you to become a Make-up Artist?
From a very young age I remember always being mesmerized with the way my mom and sister would do their make-up. From my moms frosty blue eyeshadow and bright red lips (so 80s right?) to my sisters black eyeliner and frosty pink lips. I would sit and watch my sister warm up her eyeliner with a lighter and I would always as a million questions. There was something magical and exciting about all the different types of make-up and the application of it. Here I am today, in my happy place doing what I’ve always loved so much.
What is your favorite part about being a Make-up Artist?
My absolute favorite part about being a make-up artist is making my clients feel confident and beautiful.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
A few fun tips that I use even on myself.
TIGHT LINING is a must for me. Especially on those days when you don’t want to wear any eyeliner but still need that definition and the appearance of thicker eyelashes, lining the inside of your upper waterline will do the trick! Make sure it’s waterproof!
Always remember make-up is meant to be fun! Be daring and willing to step out of your comfort zone. You’ll be surprised at the endless options you can find which will flatter you're features the most.
How long have you been a Make-up Artist?
I’ve been actively working as a make-up artist for 11+ years.
What are some of your favorite products?
My favorite products at the moment are definitely my Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer and my Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. This duo is my tried and true for all day, long lasting make-up applications.
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I love creating make-up looks to empower people.”
RACHAEL
Who or what inspired you to become a Make-up Artist?
Around the age of 8 I was introduced to the world of makeup by my mother. I have fond memories of going to make-up counters with my mom and then secretly going through her free gift bags and putting makeup on myself. I would also convince my brothers to let me put make-up on them since I don't have any sisters.
What is your favorite part about being a Make-up Artist?
I love creating make-up looks to empower people. This can mean a no makeup makeup look to just feel confident and ready for the day, or a smokey eye to enhance themself for an event.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
Everyone has their own take on what is natural or glam, so having some sort of Pinterest or pictures will help a lot with the heaviness of the application. Don't ever be afraid to voice what you want/don't want because it's important to feel comfortable in the makeup you're wearing.
Don't be afraid to have fun with make-up as well because you can always wipe it off if it doesn't work out.
How long have you been a Make-up Artist?
I started working at a make-up counter right as I was attending college. 17 years later I'm so lucky to be doing what I love.
What are some of your favorite products?
I love SKII and Shu Uemura cleansing oil. It removes all make-up including waterproof mascara without stripping the skin. The Beauty Blender is my best friend. It makes everything look super airbrushed. I am OBSESSED with highlighters (RMS Beauty, Glossier, Rituel De Fille) to enhance the skin.
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Kevin Aucoin inspired me to become a make-up artist.”
SARAH
Who or what inspired you to become a Make-up Artist?
Kevin Aucoin inspired me to become a make-up artist. He had such a talent to transform someones face into a masterpiece.
What is your favorite part about being a Make-up Artist?
My favorite part of being a make-up artist is having the ability to be creative and to meet and work amazing people. Being apart of someones day is an incredible feeling.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
Take care of your skin- because great skin equals great make-up. Always challenge yourself to change something up with your make-up routine because it makes you feel and look refreshed.
How long have you been a Make-up Artist?
I've been an make-up artist over 11 years
What are some of your favorite products?
Favorite products: Koh Gen Do Aqua foundation, Marc Jacobs Hydrating Lip Gloss in every shade, Laura Mercier Translucent Powder, and Tatcha Primer
“My mom inspired me to be a make-up artist. She was all things beauty, inside and out.”
VIKTORIYA
Who or what inspired you to become a Make-up Artist?
My mom inspired me to be a make-up artist. She was all things beauty, inside and out. She was a make-up artist for runway models in Russia.
What is your favorite part about being a Make-up Artist?
My favorite part about being a make-up artist is making a client feel confident and beautiful even before I apply any make-up.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
Great make-up starts with nourished and healthy skin. You don’t have to spend hours, but a basic AM and PM skincare routine will go a long way and not just on special occasions.
Don't be afraid to have fun with make-up as well because you can always wipe it off if it doesn't work out.
How long have you been a Make-up Artist?
I have been a make-up artist for 16 years.
What are some of your favorite products?
Some of my favorite products are: Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme mascara, Guerlain L’or make-up primmer, Guerlain Super aqua eye serum, Hourglass ambient lighting palette.