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Artist in Residency: Sir John's makeup look for (very) busy women

February Artist in Residence: Sir John

Welcome to Artist in Residency, our new series that brings the industry's most innovative makeup artists to Rose Inc. for a month of creativity and inspiration. Each week, you'll discover an original look—and the story behind it—created by an artist we love.

This is the month of love, and it’s almost too easy to fall in love with Sir John Barnett. There’s the abundant creativity behind his makeup artistry, for one thing. He seemingly possesses an infinite amount of inspiration that fuels his looks for beauties such as Beyoncé, Karlie Kloss, and Joan Smalls.

Beyond his skill, though, Sir John is known for his warmth, kindness, and humility—qualities that make him a pleasure to have on set. For these reasons and more, Rose Inc. is delighted to feature Sir John as this month’s Artist in Residency.

HIS RESIDENCY INSPIRATION

Modern women—in all of their multi-tasking, packed-schedule glory. “Sometimes women don't have all day to do their glam, or they’re rushing out after work and want to feel like they put some effort in,” he says. In these cases, he says, don’t do an elaborate eye look. Instead, go for a statement lip. “It looks intentional and you can take your time without worrying about your hand shaking or putting in individual lashes,” he says.

He defined lips by outlining them with L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lip Liner in Strike a Matte-ch, a creamy matte violet. Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Lipstick in Purpsicle bathed lips in an electric purple color, while a generous application of MAC Clear Lipglass created a hyper-glossy effect. “It should be really dense,” he says. “You want full saturation.” So don’t be shy about piling it on—or wearing it out.

‘‘ SOMETIMES WOMEN DON'T HAVE ALL DAY TO DO THEIR GLAM ’’

INSPIRED TO RE-CREATE THIS LOOK? TAG US ON INSTAGRAM @ROSEINC TO SHARE.

Evelyn Rain photographed in Los Angeles by Elias Tahan. Makeup by Sir John. Hair by Josh Liu. Interview conducted and edited by Annie Tomlin.


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