GETTING FABULOUS WITH FENTY

PRISCILLA ONO is the Global Make-up Artist for Fenty Beauty, and she’s also been doing Rihanna’s make-up long before the brand launched.

OHLALA chats to her about the range and all her tips and tricks

What are the perks of being global makeup artist for Fenty Beauty?

This is my dream job, I get to glam the most influential woman of our era, Rihanna! And I love that Fenty Beauty products have such attention to detail when it comes to ALL skin tones. I’ve found that each product really looks good on everyone.

What are you tips for heatproof and humidity proof beauty?

I would definitely recommend using Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer and Longwear Foundation! They were made to be humidity resistant and really help your makeup last without having to touch up so much throughout the day.

What is your idea of a perfect summer makeup?

To me, the perfect summer makeup is all about radiance and uses lots of colour I use the Killawatt Freestyle Highlighters to create that effortless glow and the Summer Limited Edition Fairy Bomb Pom Pom is the perfect finishing touch to give your summer body a little shimmer.

How did you start out as a make-up artist?

I’ve always had a passion for makeup and creating beauty looks, and then decided to make it a career 14 years ago! My first job was working on set of a music video, doing makeup for Dawn Robinson from the group “En vogue.”

Who is your ultimate beauty icon and why?

Growing up in the late 90s, it was Gwen Stefani. Her chola thin eyebrows and classic Red Lip was my staple throughout high school! I still look back and think, wow she was so cool!

The cat-eye flick is still the bane of many women’s lives. What’s a simple way to get a flawless flick, everytime?

Drawing the flick while the eye is open. That’s the only way you can know what it really looks like. Also, it’s much easier if you draw it with pencil first and go over it with liquid liner after.

What’s one beauty rule was made to be broken?

One rule that was made to be broken is if you wear bright eyeshadow, you can’t wear bright lip – not true!

Finding the right foundation is a daunting task – what’s your advice for women when it comes to finding the right formula and the right shade?

You have to know your skin type in order to choose your perfect formula. If you’re oily, you want to use a matte finish foundation. If you’re dry, you want to use a creamier finish or I recommend mixing the PRO FILT’R Long Wear Foundation with the primer or a moisturiser. If you’re combination, you can use both a matte and creamy foundation. To find your shade, you first identify your shade range – Light, Medium, Tan or Deep. Then you determine your skins undertone, which you can figure out by how you react to the sun. If your skin burns easily, you’re likely a cool undertone. If you tan easily, you’re likely a warm undertone. If you burn first and then tan, you’re most likely neutral. What’s your ultimate makeup trick?

When I apply Fenty Beauty Killawatt Highlighter on the face, I spray with a mist and then apply another round of highlighter, then another round of mist. It gives a super glowy effect without looking grey or cakey.

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