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First taught by a Nana who saw beauty as generosity, Emily Wood<\/a>, the maximalist London-based makeup artist believes mistakes are shortcuts, frequently loses lash curlers, and swears by three coats of mascara.<\/p>\n

If you had three minutes to do your own face, what would you apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019d start with a rich moisturiser followed by To Save Face MECCA SPF50+<\/a>. While that\u2019s soaking in, I\u2019d load my lashes with three layers of MILK Makeup Kush mascara<\/a>. As it dries, I\u2019d scribble and smudge a warm brown lip liner, Lisa Eldridge\u2019s 2N lip pencil is my go-to, across my forehead, cheeks, and nose and then of course I\u2019d frame around my lips and smudge that in too. Next, a quick tap of highlighter, 1999 Beauty\u2019s Perla which is like nothing else, across my nose and cheekbones. I always go back to the lashes, curling them again, pulsing until they feel lifted and alive, then combing through with a lash separator. UK Lash is my favourite. To finish, I\u2019d add Dewy Flush by Glow Recipe<\/a> for that perfect glow.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the last beauty product you purchased?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Tweezerman eyelash curler<\/a>. I lose them constantly so it\u2019s less a tool and more a recurring cost of being me.<\/p>\n

How were you introduced to makeup? Who or what has shaped your feelings towards beauty?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was introduced to makeup mainly through my Nana. She\u2019s always adored beauty. She used to volunteer in a mental health facility, giving facials and doing makeup for people there. From a young age, she showed me how beauty and connection are deeply linked. She taught me that sharing your practice is an act of generosity, and that makeup is often more about the process than the final look.<\/p>\n

Was there an artist early on that inspired you to pursue this career?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cindy Sherman was one of the earliest artists who made me think differently about identity and transformation and the power of self-image. Her work showed me that makeup can be storytelling. That idea of using the face as a canvas to explore and shift identity has stuck with me.<\/p>\n

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The single best piece of makeup advice you can share with aspiring artists?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not every look needs to be a masterpiece. Often, it\u2019s about messing up so you can problem-solve your way out of it and not repeat the mistake. It helps you find your own shortcuts in the long run. Consistency teaches more than perfection ever will.<\/p>\n

The best makeup look of all time is\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

When every feature is activated and makeup goes all the way up to the brow, with every area of the face stacked with different textures. I love the contrast of finishes. Like a frosted mouth framed with matte lip line, a powdery matte flush on the apples of the cheeks blending up to a highlight on the cheekbone, a matte lid paired with a metallic or bright brow bone. It\u2019s about clashing textures as much as colours.<\/p>\n

Who or what has shaped your feelings towards beauty?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moving to London changed everything for me. Being around my best friends, most of whom are queer and neurodivergent, showed me that beauty isn\u2019t about performing for others and it\u2019s about defining it for yourself. Seeing how radically themselves they are taught me that authenticity is the strongest kind of beauty. That completely changed how I approach makeup.<\/p>\n

How would you describe your makeup ethos?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My makeup ethos is about turning emotion into action. I do my makeup on the go, in real time and often when I\u2019m feeling overwhelmed. Most of the time, it\u2019s about escape or just feeling like myself again. I don\u2019t separate makeup from my mental state because it\u2019s all connected.<\/p>\n

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