Tag:MUD Cosmetics

December 11, 2019

MUD Sits Down with LA Grad & Beauty Business Maven Nicole Faulkner for MUD Portraits

Alumni, Portraits, School

Celebrity make-up artist Nicole Faulkner, aka “Lipsticknick,” has put herself on the map with a vibrant artistic style characterized by bold lips, feathery eyelashes and flawless skin. After graduating from MUD in 2010, Nicole established a career distinguished by Emmy®-nominated work on RuPaul’s Drag Race, a stint on an MTV reality show, and a beauty…

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December 2, 2019

Meet Sean: LA Campus Instructor

Instructors, School

LA Campus instructor Sean Conklin is a freelance make-up artist and graduate of several of MUD’s educational programs. His commitment to perfecting his art and years of dedication implementing MUD’s brand philosophy earned him the role of MUD’s Lead Artist. He is an active contributor to the development of MUD products, designer for MUD’s seasonal…

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October 29, 2019

Injury Simulation Demo by MUD LA Instructor Kimber Parrish

Cosmetics, Instructors, Make-up Tutorial, School

Just in time for Halloween: MUD LA Instructor Kimber Parrish created this injury simulation using various MUD Cosmetics products including the FX Palette 2—a full assortment of wound and injury simulation make-up colors which can be used to create a variety of trauma or character-type effects. Read on to see how Kimber achieved this look….

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October 4, 2019

Meet Ronda Althen: LA Campus Instructor

Instructors, School

Ronda Althen is a native of Minnesota. She began her career as a professional make-up artist and hairstylist after graduating from Fern’s Beauty School, Brooklyn Center, MN, in 1981. She owned a “Touch of Class Salon” in Minnesota before moving to Los Angeles to continue her education in make-up artistry, studying at Joe Blasco Professional…

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September 27, 2019

Contouring Demo with MUD LA Instructor Ronda Althen

Cosmetics, Instructors, Make-up Tutorial

Contouring has been around for hundreds of years, dating back to the 1500s, and we’re pretty sure it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. The technique continues to evolve, but the purpose of contouring ultimately remains the same: to use dark and light shades to shape, sculpt and add dimension to your face. MUD LA Instructor…

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September 17, 2019

MUD Celebrates Our 2019 Creative Arts Emmy-Winning & Nominated Grads

Alumni, Industry Speaks, School

The 71st Emmy Awards kicked off Saturday and Sunday with the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. We are so excited for and proud of all our MUD graduates who were nominated and won awards this year. We would like to especially congratulate 2004 LA Master program graduate Hugo Villasenor and 2011 NY…

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July 22, 2019

Get This Bohemian Festival Look Created by a MUD LA Instructor

Cosmetics, Instructors, Make-up Tutorial

This festival season, the eyes have it! Summer music fests are the perfect time to get creative and step out of your comfort zone when it comes to eye make-up. Ready to make a statement? When long-lasting coverage counts, our versatile Smitten Collection palette has everything you need to create a warm smokey eye with…

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July 3, 2019

MUD Sits Down with Instructors Shanna Cistulli and Stephen Dimmick for MUD Portraits

Instructors, Portraits, School

Every make-up artist started somewhere. Whether your dream is working backstage at Fashion Week, on Broadway, on set for a hit television show or independent film, on a fashion shoot, on a wedding day or behind the counter, our faculty have been there. One of the biggest advantages MUD students receive is exposure to our…

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August 28, 2018

MUD Celebrates Our 20th Anniversary with Francine Reich

All Articles, Industry Speaks, School

Francine Reich is the Brand Manager for Make-Up Designory Cosmetics. She began working for MUD as the store manager in 1998, and studied make-up and worked as a freelance artist in the early nineties. She has also been a licensed Cosmetologist for nearly 30 years. With the company’s decision to design, create and manufacture our own line…

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June 10, 2014

MUD Alumni Shine Backstage at MISS USA

All Articles, Cosmetics, Events, Instagram, School

And the 2014 MISS USA winner is … Nia Sanchez representing the state of Nevada! Last Sunday, the fourth-degree black belt beauty received the MISS USA 2014 Tiara amidst a cheering crowd at the Civic Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  As the official cosmetics sponsor for MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA, Make-up Designory congratulates…

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