Artist Interview

In this weeks interview kensi artist, Paloma, shares with us her passion for makeup.

KM: You have such a creative and trendy style when it comes to makeup, how did that steer you towards this industry?

Paloma: The way that I steered myself into the industry is in a way sort of funny, I started doing event makeup in high school and from then on I said to myself "this is it.... I want to be a makeup artist!" Ive always found it fascinating the way that you can express beauty through the world of color and shapes on a face and in a way it defines me as a person.

KM: What style of makeup do you like doing the most?

Paloma: My favorite kind of style of makeup would have to be avante-garde or theater, it is absolutely AMAZING and WILD you can be so creative with it and bring out a little part of you in details. This is your time to show your personality that screams creativity!!!

KM: Do you have a fun or interesting story to tell from your experiences working in the field?

Paloma: I do, I remember the first time I ever did a fashion show it was crazy!!! It was my first huge event and all I remember is that I had to do like four models in like 20min and then change their style of makeup in 2min. It was absolutely nerve wrecking, but I love the rush its awesome!

KM: What is your biggest makeup pet peeve?

Paloma: My biggest pet peeve would be crusty eye lashes. It is horrible, once you realize that your mascara is old, please throw it away! You want your eyelashes to look marvelous.. this is the finishing touch of the eye! It makes it pop!


KM: If you had to choose a pro-artist you admire, who would it be and why?

Paloma: I think that the pro-artist that I admire the most would be Leslie Delvin she is absolutely phenomenal!!! She is the key makeup artist for the new film "Alice In Wonderland" she has also done all of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films and is Mr. Johny Depps personal :). Delvin has a very creative side to her... it yells artistic, she combines colors and fantasy and makes it come to life and look incredible!!! She has worked so hard in every film that she has put out as well as won Oscars for them.

Artist Favorite Products

New year new favorite products from Kensington's makeup and hair artists!

Rosebud Lip Balm

Sephora-$6.00

This is the "red carpet" version of Vaseline. It's the best lip balm and the normal version has over 100 uses - Sam

Revlon Color Stay Overtime Lip Color

Available at drug stores

Stays on for 16 hours and I love it because it doesn't come off. It comes as a two headed lip stick with the color on one side and gloss on the other. Use on clean lips and apply the gloss to keep lips moist - Jana

TIGI S-Factor (Spun Satin)

TIGI store, Toni & Guy Salons and Cosmo Prof- $18.80

To use for a soft curl look. I like this product because it's light on hair, easy to work with, shows texture, and smells amazing - Erin

TIGI S-Factor Vivacious Hairspray

Toni & Guy store, Cosmo Prof, Sally's, and sometimes at Target or other grocery stores- $23.00

I like it because it gives a firm hold while helping pump up the hair to give soft, weightless, shiny volume! - Lauren D.

Hair Tinsel

Order online in every color 20 pack-$5.00

Lasts for 5-7 weeks and you're able to wash, curl and straighten hair.

Very easy to use - Natasha

Urban Decay's Alice In Wonderland Eyeshadow Palette

Ulta, Sephora, Urbandecay.com- $52.00

Great selection of eyeshadows, some vivid and some neutral. Good for day or evening wear. Can mix and match colors or wear alone. The colors are gorgeous but, most are knock offs of other palettes - Rachel

Kenra Setting Spray

Ulta, select Salons, or Maly's- $25.00

I love it because it's the first product I've used that holds curls all day. To use, spray hair in sections before you curl - Jamie

Cargo Waterproof Bronzer in Medium

Sephora

Has great coverage - Paloma

Twizzle Stick

Available at drug stores- pack of 3 for $3.00

Shapes brows by taking away unwanted hair and peach fuzz -Brittany

Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch-$32.00

Apply a small amount to clean skin before makeup. Blend in with finger and it'll minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines - Lauren C.

Cinema Secrets Foundation

Cinema Secrets and Intriguebeauty.com

A little goes a long way and it makes the skin look like butter in photos.

It's also a concealer - Vanessa

Welcome Matte Skin Enhancer

Sephora- $20.00

- Laura

G.M. Collins Creme

www.gmcollin.com

There are two types of labels- The blue label for oily to normal skin and the green label for dry skin. Gets rid of puffy eyes, fine lines and dark circles - Tanya