After 30 years in the beauty industry, Debra Macki is a global celebrity makeup artist and style editor rooted in the North Shore of Boston. She splits her time between Salem and Los Angeles, serves celebrity clients, and teaches makeup artists through classes held around the world.
Laura MercierThirty years ago, makeup artist Laura Mercier founded her namesake beauty brand around a simple idea: makeup should enhance rather than mask the person wearing it. The brand develops artist-inspired cosmetics for a natural-looking, personalized finish, including its signature Translucent Loose Setting Powder.NEW YORK, NY
Hung Vanngo BeautyFounded from professional makeup artist Hung Vanngo’s decades of global artistry, Hung Vanngo Beauty makes high-performance makeup designed for every skin tone, texture, and style. Vanngo, who emigrated from Vietnam to Canada before moving to New York City, brings an artist’s eye to products such as color-story eyeshadow palettes and longwear eyeliners, balancing bold pigment with everyday wearability. The brand also supports working makeup artists and students through its Pro Artistry program.
Faye Mendelsohn Cosmetics, IncMakeup artist Faye Mendelsohn, who began her career in 1984, built her company from hands-on work with women in the Baltimore-Washington area. Faye Mendelsohn Cosmetics is known for corrective makeup developed for sensitive skin, while its personal-service approach includes custom color advice by appointment for individual clients.LIBERTYTOWN, MD
Artisan Luxe BeautyCreated by former Hollywood celebrity makeup artist Sue Devitt, Artisan Luxe Beauty makes small-batch skincare and makeup shaped by two decades of backstage, runway, and red-carpet work. The brand is especially known for its Velvet Eye L’uxe eyeliner pencils and Bio-Beauty skincare, which pair high-performance peptides and hydration-focused formulas with sustainably sourced, ethically produced ingredients. Sue’s products have been sold internationally through retailers including Sephora, Ulta, Bloomingdale’s, and QVC.PALM BEACH, FL