Patrick Ta went from bankruptcy at age 21 to having his own line at Sephora seven years later. Now, the makeup artist shares the lessons he’s learned along the way, including how to highlight like a Hadid, which bronzer makes best eye shadow, and why a fan should be in your beauty kit. Plus, sunscreen for women of color and Jenn gets a lesson in Gen Z beauty trends from intern Tiff.
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Fat Mascara x Davines Earth Day After-Party!
Slow Food USA
Skin Regimen
Davines - Use code: FATMASCARASHIP for 20% off + free shipping
Fashion Institute of Technology
Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing at FIT
10 of the Hottest Beauty Brands According to Gen Z Millennial Females-Ypulse.com
NYX Cosmetics
Covergirl
Fenty Beauty- #2 for 18-24-year old females
Garnier
Kylie Cosmetics- #1 for 18-24-year old females
Ouai
Lush- #3
Sephora- #4
Urban Decay- #5
Glossier- #9
How Gen Z is Changing the Face of Modern Beauty- “78% of consumers say they purchase more cosmetics in-store rather than online” Viacom.com
8 YouTube Video Ideas for Beauty Gurus and Vloggers- Vlognation.com
makeup artist MakeupbyMario
Cera Ve
The Fat Studio
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NC42- Tiff’s shade
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF 30
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense
Black Girl Sunscreen- ultra sheer without white residue
Unsun Sunscreen - designed with a mineral tint for people of color by founder Katonya Breaux
Supergoop Everyday Sunscreen SPF 50- Tiff’s fave sunscreen
Shay Mitchell- Patrick’s first celeb client & his muse!
Blake Lively
Chrissy Teigen
Olivia Munn
Gigi Hadid
Bella Hadid
Adriana Lima
model Joan Smalls
Patrick Ta Beauty
Patrick Ta Major Glow Body Oil- A Dream (Champagne) & A Moment (Bronze)
Patrick Ta Major Glow Setting Fan- She’s Extra
Patrick Ta Major Glow Highlighting Mist- Look at Her (White Pearl), We Love Her (Pink Pearl), We Need Her (Gold Pearl)
Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine- She’s Expensive (Pearl), She’s an Influencer (Pink), Is She Younger Than Me? (Peach)
La Mer
Shiseido Controlled Chaos Mascara Ink
Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara
blinc Mascara Amplified
Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Single in Fawn - no longer sold
Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer- Patrick’s fave as a transition shade
Maybelline Makeup Facestudio Master Contour V-Shape Duo Stick - Patrick is a fan!
Benefit Dallas Dusty Rose Face Powder- Patrick’s fave blush!
Patrick’s Green Glitter Look on Adriana Lima
Gong Cha- Patrick is a boba addict!
#RaiseAWand
Prom Plus NYC
Drunk Elephant Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser