Scott Barnes, the celebrity makeup artist is now the talk of the town in Hollywood. He moved on as makeup artist when the beauty guru Shu Uemura selected him to revamp his Atelier Made line, which gained him success. He rose to instant fame and recognition after he created the iconic nude, Zinnie Goddess look of JLo. This amazing makeup artist and innovator of cosmetics, as he is regarded in the beauty industry, began his career as assistant fashion photographer in New York. But, destiny had something else in mind for him. And, here he was the most celebrated and iconic makeup artist of the tinsel town of Hollywood.
Age: 39 years
Currently works as:
At present he is involved as creator of various makeup products under renowned brand names as well as his own signature brand, Scott Barnes Cosmetics.
Pro makeup tips:
1. He suggests that women who are inclined towards a quick makeup that they can wear throughout the day and at any occasion too, can go for his fifteen minute makeup tips. It says that the face should be kept monochromatic and nude. A hint of glossy tinted lip color and pale shimmer on the eyelids will be all for the formal day makeup. This will keep on getting deeper and brighter as the day proceeds towards evening and you visit different events after your official work is over.
2. In case you want to sport the Glossy look as JLo, it is mandatory that your face should not bear hint of any prominently noticeable color. Keep it down and submerged. But apply bronzer on the raised part of your body, such as the apples of your cheeks, the bridge of nose, forehead, etc. The lips should also be kept pale with a light layer of water shine lip gloss. But, since it is a day makeup, never step out of your home without wearing a sunscreen lotion all over the exposed parts of your body. It prevents premature aging and skin problems, as Scott suggests. He further added that the Glossy JLo look demands tinted sunscreen to give a sun kissed natural look.
3. Scottâs suggestions for smoky eyes are something different from the run of mill ones. As contrary to the popular theory of opting for loads of black colors for the eye liners and the highlighters, he suggests the use to colors like ash, light charcoal, grayish blue, etc. He says that black colored eye highlighters in the typecast smoky look, makes a woman vampish. This is further intensified when she gives equal priority on the lip makeup and chooses dark colors for the same. His piece of advice is that the colors suggested for eyes should be coupled up with shimmers. The corners of the eyes can be given hints of black, but nothing more in case of this color. Very closet to the eyebrows a line of white can be drawn and blended well with the makeup to highlight the eyebrows. As for lip makeup, he says to keep it simple and pale with a layer of transparent lip gloss.
4. He suggests that the best way to look elegant in the spring is to create a makeup palette with ice cream pale shades. The eye makeup must be minimal and soft and the blusher for the cheeks should also be in natural pastel shades, like coral, peach, pale pink, bronze, etc. as per the basic skin complexion.
5. He openly states that he is a great fan of cream based foundations. He also adds that there is nothing more suitable to hide the flaws of skin and make the skin look perfect than these creamy foundations. They allow controlled coverage, so that you can understand and apply foundation as per the need of each specific area of your face. They give fresh look without being too heavy.
Scott Barnes recommends buying:
1. Dramatic eye lift and moisturizing lift cream from skin authority
This is an under eye cream of Skin Authority that has the moisturizing attributes in it to ease out dryness around the eye contour.
Price: $185.00
2. Scott barnes body bling
This is a shimmery body lotion that is perfect to wear throughout the summer. It will keep your body moisturized and also protected against the sun.
Price: $42.00
3. Scott barnes about face
This is a professional tutorial by the artist on step by step facial care and makeup that can give you the face of a diva.
Price: $24.49