Celebrity Beauty
Rihannas longtime makeup artist chats with Bustle.
A flawless, full-beat complexion with gorgeous dimension and radiance in all the right places.
Crisp, precise lips that are painted to absolute perfection.
And versatile artistry that is truly unafraid of colorful, out-there pigments.
Do you have any predictions on 2023 glam trends?
Especially for red carpets or performances, you should probably use products that are more durable.
I also do this technique for lips where I do reverse lip liner.
I take a little bit of foundation and go around the lip.
It kind of creates a barrier around the lip so it locks it in place.
Its almost like making a little wall around the lip so its not bleeding throughout the day.
What would your dream Met Gala theme be, and what look would you create for it?
There is so much elegance, and it would be really nice to see everyone class it up.
I can see a very camp version of that for your Old Hollywood theme on the carpet.
I love your brain, yes!
We looked like we were in a black-and-white film, and everyones jaws were on the floor.
If someone showed up [to the Met Gala] in black and white, that would be sickening.
You’ve worked with so many icons over the years.
What is the vibe usually like when you get ready for major events?
I am very lucky.
All of my clients have these amazing, fun personalities, and its always an experience.
Its almost like youre in a room with your girlfriends just getting ready.
Its a slumber party vibe which I love.
Tell me more about your partnership with Secret.
What is the one product that you always keep in your bag?
I have been wearingSecret Deodorantsince I was 12 years old.
As a makeup artist, people would be surprised whats in my set bag.
I basically have to be prepared for anything, and deodorant is actually something I always carry.
I also love that its a spray applicator, so the share-ability quality is amazing.
Sometimes Im wearing it and my client is like, You smell amazing.
What perfume are you wearing?
so that just tells you how good they smell.
