These are the pioneers who helped shape the beauty industry and also greatly influenced me as an artist. Helena Rubinstein (1870-1965) Born in Poland, she was the eldest of eight daughters. After immigrating to Australia, she opened the world’s first modern beauty salon. She later relocated to the United States, opened a salon in New […]

the HISTORY of MAKEUP c. 500,000 B. C.E. Cave dwellers in Africa and South America cover their bodies with mud applied in decorative patterns. The mud also functions as an insect repellent. c. 3000 B. C.E. Egyptians use more than thirty different types of cosmetic balms and ointments made from ingredients such as beeswax, vegetable […]

Working with celebrities is fun and challenging. Just like every woman, they want to find a look that is right for them while looking beautiful. Whether you are doing their makeup for an early – morning television appearance, a movie premiere, a photo shoot, or the Oscars, you have to adapt the look to suit […]

Working as a makeup artist at a fashion show is similar in many ways to doing the makeup for a theatrical production. Just as theatrical makeup has to represent the vision of the director or the playwright, the final look you see on the runway is a collaboration between the designer, the makeup artist, the […]

TELEVISION There is a misconception that makeup done for television has to be heavy. That is not the case. The bright lights of television studios can wash out makeup colors, but don’t overcompensate with too heavy a hand. Use the same products you would use for day. Just make sure they are pumped up a […]

The difference between doing basic makeup and doing makeup that is over the top for highly styled fashion shows or magazine work is thinking outside the box. Doing the unexpected — whether it’s as simple as not putting on mascara or brows to a finished face or strengthening the brows to become a full blown […]

Define the features. That means a precise application of eyeliner and lip liner, as well as perfectly applied blush. Avoid using very shimmery shades on the eyes, and don’t use bronzer, as it can look dirty. Less is more. Smooth out skin and conceal any imperfections, especially under the eyes, with bright concealer that blends […]

Keep in mind the type of photo being taken. You use different techniques for a simple portrait than for a shoot for a high-end European fashion magazine. Portrait Keep the look simple, and make sure the subject is comfortable with the look. Athlete Do what’s right for the person, and stick to his or her […]

Whether photographs are being taken indoors or out, the most important rule is that foundation must exactly match skin tone, and the face has to match the body. Sometimes that means bringing the foundation lower on the neck or using some bronzing powder on the neck and chest to help eliminate any obvious color difference […]