Owner of L MAKEUP INSTITUTE Gets Real with Celebrity Makeup Artist Scott Barnes

Scott Barnes, Celebrity Makeup Artist extraordinaire, is known for painting the faces of Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Beyonce, to name a few. His talents do not stop there. Scott Barnes began his career as a fine arts painter at Parsons School of Art and Design, where he used his finely honed techniques to re-create light, shadow, and texture. Publisher of About Face Makeup with Jlo gracing the cover, he has now created what I think is his best Makeup line yet. I had the opportunity to Interview Scott and ask him about his new Makeup line and what’s to come in 2022.

RVM: Scott, tell me about your new makeup line you designed?

SB: I currently launched various products including MAXXX OUT Mascara,
SNATURAL No. 2 Eyeshadow palette, and the recently released coveted
Holiday Music Box for the winter season. The Holiday Music Box cover art I
sketched myself. The box includes 40 dazzling eyeshadows, creamy bronzers
and contours, shimmery highlighters, and delicate blushes. The looks are
endless with the Holiday Music Box!

RVM: There are so many amazing products in your line. I love your Contour
Palette. Which would be your favorite creation in this Line?

SB: Each product I curated and designed are special, it’s hard for me to choose
a product that stands out as my favorite. If he had to choose 1, I would say
SNATURAL No.1 because of its diversity while creating looks and it’s one of my
constant go-to’s during shoots and makeup glam sessions.

RVM: As the year comes to an end, can you share with me what Makeup Trend you are excited
to say, Bye, Bye to?

SB: Say goodbye to using kitchenware as makeup tools! It’s ridiculous (and unsanitary!) Just use the tools made for the actual purpose!

RVM: What can we expect to see from you in 2022?

SB: I have so many exciting projects and launches coming out in 2022 including
product lines people have been asking for years! I can’t go into too much detail
about what’s coming, but, I will say that I am excited to launch products that cater
to everyone whether you’re just starting out in makeup or have been a beauty
aficionado for years.