With a career spanning nearly three decades, Caroline Barnes is a well-respected make-up artist who has navigated her career through multiple industry changes, motherhood, the new era of social media and a pandemic to remain one of the leading voices. Today she discusses with Lan how having integrity is one of the key elements to longevity and her top tips for starting out as a makeup artist. 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Contracts between artists and brands are not easy to obtain, but if they do connect it can take your work to a global audience.
• When people try to tell you that success doesn't belong to you, it can fire you up and make you want to prove them wrong. Always use negativity as rocket fuel to push you further.
• When you're a freelancer, one of the hardest skills to master is separating your emotions from the job you're doing. It takes mental and emotional resilience to remain positive during quieter periods.
• In order to attain longevity, you need to master the art of thinking ahead and staying organised. Ask questions, remain alert and give it everything you have.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Renowned for her fresh and understated approach to beauty, Caroline uses makeup and skincare as a catalyst for positivity and is known for confidence boosting through beauty.

Caroline’s approach to beauty has positioned her as a trustworthy and authoritative voice in cosmetics and skincare content. During the COVID 19 pandemic, Caroline launched the NHS Morale Boost Campaign to ‘give back’ to NHS frontline workers, offering free 30 minute, one to one virtual beauty consultations.

Caroline enlisted over 100 industry experts, including Makeup artists, Beauty Journalists, Influencers and Facialists. In 10 days, together they completed over 1000 personal consultations.

Caroline Barnes Instagram - https://instagram.com/carolinebarnesmakeup

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

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