We were so lucky this month that Kenetia
Lee, a celebrity make-up artist who was backstage at this year’s Golden Globes,
sat down with Karina for a quick chat. They
are old friends from Karina’s days in Hollywood and she shared some absolutely
crazy stories! Thanks Kenetia!
Some facts about Kenetia:
Born in: Chicago, Illinois
Lives: NYC/LA
Profession: Red
Carpet Celebrity makeup artist/ beauty activist
Website:
www.kenetia.com
Uses all types of makeup – some of her favorites:
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Jane Iredale professional palette.
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Stila gel cheek color
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Make Up For Ever base colors
Karina: What are some of the make-up trends for this
season and what are you seeing in colours and fashion?
Kenetia: More actresses are now 40+. Tips: Do not bring attention to lower eye
instead try for more emphasis with liner on upper lid and fuller lashes. Choose
softer colors for cheeks and lips. People are going for a more natural
look … less is more! Especially as we
age.
Karina: What do you think was the best style moment at
the Golden Globes?
Kenetia: I’m torn – 2 people stood out: Angelina Jolie was
statuesque and Jane Fonda stunning. I loved Jane’s black sheer lace gown.
Karina: Tell us your craziest moment you have had in
Hollywood.
Kenetia: I don’t want to mention any names for obvious
reasons. I once had to apply makeup on a
singer preparing for an interview who was trying to recover from the previous
night festivities. She was not feeling very well so I ended up applying her
makeup while the singer was lying on the floor.
A moment I will not soon forget!!
Karina: Overall most memorable moment at the Golden
Globes…
Kenetia: After Morgan
Freeman had won the Cecil B. Demille Lifetime Achievement Award, we ran into
each other while he was walking back stage for his interview. He just stared in
my eyes and said to me, "you give beautiful face." Then moved in to
rub noses with me. A special moment.”
Karina: Nicest celebrity you have met in Hollywood…
Kenetia: There are a few that stand out such as Octavia
Spencer (The Help), Jennifer Hudson (American Idol, Sex and the City), and
Mariah Carey who was a makeup artist before becoming a singer. Also Lucy Liu (Ally McBeal, Charlie’s Angels)
-who always has beautifully applied makeup. They were all wonderful.
Karina: What is the biggest skincare/make-up concern
for celebrities?
Kenetia: Flawless skin – they obsess about it!
Karina: Tell us the most common make-up mistake you
see people make.
Kenetia: People try to follow trends instead of doing what
is best for them. They want to use trendy colors that are not necessarily good
for their skin tone. My advice is to
always go with what looks best for you and to accentuate your best features.
That is what make-up is supposed to do!
Karina: what are people in LA doing in terms of being
tanned versus protecting their skin?
Kenetia: I’ve seen a lot of people that are looking
“crunchy” with an orange color that looks over-baked. I think people are using
self -tanners that are leaving their skin with an orange tint. St-Tropez is a
great line of self-tanners that doesn’t leave your skin orange.
Karina: What are some tips for being photo-ready on
big nights out?
Kenetia: Celebrities obviously have their own personal make-up
artists at hand and ready for events and parties. Make sure to prep the skin – get
facials/peels to make sure that your skin is healthy and properly hydrated.
Your natural glow will show up through the makeup! Also, it is important to
ensure that your foundation is properly matched to your skin tone. Get your
colors checked every now and then as your skin tone does change over the years.
Karina: Final tips and words of advice?
Kenetia: I just want to re-iterate that it is important to
go with what works with your tone and features. If you have good cheekbones
then accentuate them! For the women 40 and over make sure that your eye makeup
lifts the eyes. Never apply liner to the lower lid and [good] brows are
essential for framing the face. You need to ensure your brows are always properly
sculpted by a professional.
Again- big thanks to
Kenetia and Karina for their words of wisdom.
Celebrities keep things interesting- don’t they?
Best,
Sara
Labels: celebrity, facials, Golden Globes, Kenetia Lee, make-up trends, Morgan Freeman, oxy-masks, self-tanner, St. Tropez
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