Celebrity Makeup Artist Mylah Morales Talks Inspiration And Shares A Look Created For Rihanna

Celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales had an eye for fashion and glamour while growing up in Los Angeles. The Filipina makeup artist moved to NY at 18 and started her career working with musicians where she got her big break and met Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs. Morales client roster includes celebrities including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Shakira, Tracee Ellis Ross, Nicki Minaj. Her work is featured on Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and W. She has also worked on advertising campaigns for Dior, Samsung, Covergirl, Puma, Nike
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Who were you trained by and how did that experience help shape your career?

In the beginning, I was trained by makeup lines such as Makeup Forever by the creator Dany Sanz and also MAC properly trained me as a makeup artist. I learned a lot from some of the best photographers and directors in the world. I learned how to execute makeup by understanding how proper lighting during photo shoots, music videos, movies come into play. I come from an era where we did not have Photoshop. Our work had to be perfect and we did not rely on this digital world. We worked with actual film.

Who inspires you?

My inspiration comes from having traveled all over the world, watching the runways of Paris. Fashion inspires my work. I like to compete with myself and be the best.

Can you tell us about your business and future plans?

I plan to do a masterclass in London and take it all over the world to teach.

Morales has shared a look she created for Rihanna.

This is my favorite Rihanna look. It is from the Rolling Stone cover from 2013. I love this shoot because it was so raw and beautiful at the same time. It represents the badass girl we created.

I like to start by prepping the skin using a mask. My favorite masks are Korean Face sheets. I tone the skin with SK-11 facial treatment essence. I prep the skin with Dior moisturizer Hydra Life Hyper rescue cream. Primer is very important when you are doing long shoots under hot lights. Hourglass Primer is my go-to.

Then I used Giorgio Armani Luminous silk in 8 & 9.5 concealer and Laura Mercier Secret concealer in a peachier tone to brighten the eyes to conceal dark circles.

Dust powder lightly under the eyes and certain parts of the face for a dewy complexion here I used Givenchy setting Powder Universal loose powder.

Then I used Mac Mineralize skin finish Deep Dark, Nars blush in orgasm and a highlighter. Warm Bronze is essential to give you a glow and a dewy skin for that natural look.

For eyes, I used Hourglass Graphik eyeshadow palette. You have every shade to create a natural finish. The look here is very clean and natural so I added Ardell Double up lashes for extra glam and drama the lighting was perfect for added drama!

For lips, I used Nars Morrocco lipliner and Nars Turkish delight lipgloss.

Then finish with a setting spray Caudalie Beauty Elixer to finish this look.