Q&A With Stephen Moleski

Last month, I got the opportunity to interview Stephen Moleski, a celebrity makeup artist.  I am so happy with the chance and I thought of some questions right away to be shared to you!

He has worked with Kim Kardasian, Mel B., The Pussy Cat Dolls and Adrienne Bailon.

He recently launched his own eyelash line by the name of Smoke and Beauty Mirrors. Jennifer Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Carrie Underwood are all fans of his amazing lash line.

 

AMW - Can you please describe to me your or distinct/unique make-up style? (glam, natural? etc..) Your Kim Kardashian's "The Smokey Eye" makeup is really famous worldwide by the way! Congratulations!

Stephen - Thank you! I love when a woman looks in the mirrror and makes “that look” and is in love with herself. She feels sexy no matter what is going on in her day or life. I love to bring out everything that makes up the woman. the smokey Iook is a traditional glamourous look that can be done on many skin-tones. I love the Glam why elese put makeup on?

AMW - What made you decide to go on and pursue a make-up career?  How old were you then?  

Stephen - I was always an artist from the time I was 5. I fell into makeup though when I decided not to go to art school cause I didn’t want to be a “starving artist”.
My friend was a local fashion designer and needed help with his shows. After a few months of helping him and the makeup artist. Someone said “Your really great at makeup! Thats when the lightbulb went off and I knew what my destiny was! and how I was “Not” going to be a starving artist! 

AMW - What are the top 5 makeup items a woman should have?  You can disclose specific brands too :)

Stephen - Smoke and Mirrors Beauty Lashes, Beauty Blender, Japonesque eyelash curler, Studio fix mascara - LOVE! Girlactik skin tint Moisturizer, YSL semi loose powder

AMW - What's the most difficult make-up project you've done and how did you cope with it?

Stephen - I havent had one.... I love makeup so its all easy... 

AMW - What's the most requested make-up look by celebrities?

Stephen - Smokey eye 

AMW - I know you came up with your own brand of lashes called SmokAndMirrors Beauty,  can you tell us what is the difference of your lashes as compared to other brands available in the market?

Stephen - Mine are custom lashes I designed for my clients now available to the public. The lashes are the highest quality human hair and the band is light weight and silicone do it is much more comfortable and flexible. 

AMW - Any tips or advice you can share to AskMeWhats.com readers?  

Stephen - An eyelash curler is your best friend!~ Don’t be scared of makeup, try new looks ... it washes off!

Thanks Stephen for taking the time to answer my queries.  If you want more information about Stephen Moleski and his brand. Visit  www.StephenMoleski.com and www.smokeandmirrorsbeauty.com. 

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