Celebrity makeup artist Nam Vo is the queen of glowy makeup, and she’s sharing all her secrets on this episode. She talks about how she got her start working as a makeup artist for a strip club and the products and steps she uses to create beautiful highlighted skin (she calls it “glow porn”).
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Things we talked about with Nam:
Nam Vo
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Nam’s favorite flavor is strawberry
R.I.P. Boo the Pomeranian
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in 504 Organdi
Joe Shanghai - Nam’s fave place for classic, old-school dumplings
RedFarm - for modern style dumplings
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Huda Beauty N.Y.M.P.H. Not Your Mama’s Panty Hose All Over Body Highlighter - Nam’s secret concoction is Sol de Janeiro + two pumps of the Huda highlighter
Burt's Bees Radiance Body Lotion - the exotic dancer’s secret weapon—who knew?!
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow
Beauty Blender Blotterazzi
Fresh Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Face Mist
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
ReFa Carat Face Roller - Nam’s last step to prep the skin before applying any makeup
Jade Roller and Gua Sha Set for Beautiful Skin Detox
MAC Studio Fix Foundation
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Champagne Pop
Chanel Baume Essential
Ciate London Dewy Stix
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Duo
Becca Glow Silk Highlighter Drops in Champagne Pop - Nam’s currently obsessing over this!
Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face Liquid Highlighter
MakeupByMario
Mario’s episode of Fat Mascara
Raise A Wand:
Jess (and Lake!): Kiehl’s Nurturing Baby Cream for Face & Body
Jenn: Spinach, Tofu, and Sesame Stir-Fry, a New York Times recipe by Martha Rose Shulman