Editorial: Industry

Beauty Library

Ayami Nishimura X Rankin

After the success of Alex Box’s makeup monograph, Rankin is back for his second beauty book installment with acclaimed editorial makeup artist Ayami Nishimura. The visuals do not disappoint.

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Industry Interviews

Musician Turned Makeup Artist: The Captivating Tale of Will Lemon

Meet friend, visionary, and makeup MacGyver William Vernon Lemon III—Beautylish’s newest resident makeup artist!

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Industry Interviews

STRANGEBEAUTIFUL Nails: Jane Schub Says It’s All About the Color

STRANGEBEAUTIFUL Library of Color founder Jane Schub started a cult-loved line of nail polishes, but she’s really not into the nail art scene.

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Industry Interviews

Real Talk: Beautylish Gets Down to Earth With Top Model Nicole Fox

Americas Next Top Model winner Nicole Fox gets real about life as a model, actress, and former TV star.

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Makeup Makers

Makeup Makers: Blake Karamazov of Swagger Cosmetics

From hobby to business, Blake Karamozov reveals the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of starting a makeup line from scratch.

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News

Pantone’s New Foundation Matrix

Check out Humanæ, an artistic portraiture project that gives every skin tone its own Pantone color code!

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Culture

Wonderland: The Story Behind Beauty’s Fairy Tale Portraits

After three years of shooting, Kirsty Mitchell’s “Wonderland” photo series is one of the most stunning beauty stories we’ve ever come across. Keep reading to hear about the makeup inspiration from hair and makeup artist on set, Elbie van Eeden.

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Makeup Art

Beautiful Illusion: An Interview With Underground Icon Muffinhead

New York nightlife personality Muffinhead is a living, breathing piece of art. Beautylish contributing writer Stella Rose Saint Clair dives into the artist’s world of beauty.

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Beauty Careers

Gaining Representation: Is a Makeup Artist's Agent Worth It?

Can an agent help you rise to the top of the beauty industry? A panel of top Los Angeles-based agents discuss what an agent can do for an artist, how to present your portfolio, and the delicate artist/agent relationship.

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Beauty Careers

Academy Award-Winning Tips to Thrive in the Makeup Industry

What would you ask one of the world’s top movie makeup artists? Attendees at this year’s IMATS in Los Angeles had the opportunity to voice their questions to three-time Academy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Neill, and no territory in the industry went uncharted.

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Industry Interviews

Interviewing: The Illustrated Nail

A prominent illustrator and nail artist, The Illustrated Nail's Sophie Harris-Greenslade is leading the next generation of nail artists with a mastery of technique and an eye for details.

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News

NYX Face Awards Finishes at IMATS LA!

IMATS is finally here in sunny Los Angeles, and Sunday's main attraction is most certainly the NYX FACE Awards finals. The competition has narrowed down to the final six, and the talent is as fierce as it can get.

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News

The Final 8: Chicago’s Makeup Show Unveils its Finalists

Which eight makeup artists made The Makeup Show Chicago’s final cut? Click to browse an amazing gallery of talent and vote for your favorite!

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News

The Makeup Show's Artistry Team Gets Ready for Chicago!

The Makeup Show Chicago is fast-approaching, and the contestants don't get to have all the fun—The Makeup Show's artistry team decided to play with this year's theme on their own with two distinct photo shoots.

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Features

Jan Arnold of CND, Fashion’s First Lady of Nails

Beautylish’s Victoria gets an exclusive peek at the home and wardrobe of CND style director, nail industry legend, and fashion icon Jan Arnold.

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News

Facing the Windy City: The Makeup Show Chicago's New Competition

The Makeup Show's new challenge keeps the city on the make and the focus on the makeup.

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News

Billy B. Puts You in The Driver's Seat at The Makeup Show Chicago

Top makeup artist Billy B. is back on the main stage at The Makeup Show Chicago for an unforgettable seminar on beauty and beyond. But this year, he's putting you in the driver's seat.

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News

Saudi Woman Defends Her Right to Wear Nail Polish

A Saudi woman filmed the religious police as they tried to force her to leave a mall for wearing nail polish. In just a few days, the video has gone viral and sparked an international dialogue.

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Beauty Careers

How Social Media Launched an Amazing Makeup Career

What if you had the opportunity to represent one of the world’s biggest beauty brands? We caught up with shu uemura’s North American makeup competition winner Patricia Lee (now the official North American makeup artist for the brand).

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