Applying makeup doesn’t have to be intimidating, but it often feels that way. If you’re learning through online tutorials, it can be difficult to find someone who matches your desired makeup ...

Celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo is adding a new medium under his belt. On Tuesday, Oquendo will introduce “Backseat Beauties,” a YouTube talk show that sees him carpooling with guests ...

But, much of the credit for her magnificent looks goes to her stunning sartorial choices and the expertise of her makeup artist, Mickey Contractor. But who is Mickey Contractor? And how much does ...

In a series of Instagram Stories shared on Monday, film-and-TV star Mahira Khan wished makeup artist Adnan Ansari a very happy birthday. Her wish consisted of photos and video clips of the two on ...

Sticking to smudged eyeliner is a simple way to get the smoky look without going full glam, and you don’t need to be a makeup artist to execute it—you only need tips from one. In a video ...

Hooded lids become more common, and pigment doesn’t always land where you want it to,” explains Kat James, celebrity makeup artist and mature skin expert. “What once felt effortless can ...

I've leaned on makeup artists in department stores to refresh my look every couple of years and just blindly accepted their advice, as I get overwhelmed walking into Sephora or trying to pick a ...

“When she tried that dress on I was like ‘there’s nothing that we can really do to the face,” makeup artist Chelsea Uchenna tells ESSENCE exclusively. “The dress is the moment.

Celebrity makeup artist and awards panelist Kasey Spikard recommends using a velour triangle puff for precision. “Rub the puff into the powder, then massage it into your palm to evenly ...

Lisa Eldridge is an esteemed make-up artist and the founder of Lisa Eldridge Beauty. Jess Hunt is a model and the co-founder of Refy. The main thing to note, according to Eldridge, is that five-minute ...