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| Debby Falke - Certified Makeup Artist |
Makeup Artistry has evolved as with
any industry over the years. The mark of an amazing MUA is the ability to be
versatile, in tune with current trends and pure creativity! I will be
showcasing Makeup Artists that are making waves & slaying faces from across
the globe.
While on Instagram last year, I stumbled across a Makeup Artist who's Makeup posts made my jaw drop. It was if she couldn't take a bad picture even if she tried. Her Makeup skills were flawless and she was able to rock any color she used. Without hesitation, I started following her. I was even further impressed when I caught her doing a LIVE tutorial one morning on Instagram...at 6am Pacific standard time. My initial thought was "WOW! She's slaying early!" until it became clear that she lives in the UK so it was 2pm where she's at. Nonetheless, seeing the early morning tutorials truly started my day off right & had me anxious to catch her LIVE time & time again.
While on Instagram last year, I stumbled across a Makeup Artist who's Makeup posts made my jaw drop. It was if she couldn't take a bad picture even if she tried. Her Makeup skills were flawless and she was able to rock any color she used. Without hesitation, I started following her. I was even further impressed when I caught her doing a LIVE tutorial one morning on Instagram...at 6am Pacific standard time. My initial thought was "WOW! She's slaying early!" until it became clear that she lives in the UK so it was 2pm where she's at. Nonetheless, seeing the early morning tutorials truly started my day off right & had me anxious to catch her LIVE time & time again.
Stephanie/Color Me Beautimous: How long have you been doing
Makeup?
Debby
Falke: I have been doing makeup for 10years
CMB: When did you discover makeup & that you had a “gift”?
DF: I discovered makeup at the age of 14 and
knew I had a gift when I was 18. I love to create, I like the idea of looking
good though my culture will not permit a girl of that age to apply makeup I
still will go into my closet and try on different shades of lipstick and
eyeshadow. I could look at women and think if only she can add some pink blush
on her cheek her face will brighten up but didn't have the opportunity then to
practice my gift due to cultural restrictions
CMB: Do
you have a signature look you like to do/create
DF: Yes my
signature look is a brown Smokeyeyes because it will flatter every skin tone
CMB: What
color palette do you tend to gravitate towards & why?
DF: Neutral
and warm palette because my makeup is for the every day women and the colours
are not too over powering
CMB: Current
favorite Makeup trend?
DF: Highlighter and Matte lipstick
CMB:
Influences & inspiration?
DF: Vogue
magazine most of my tutors work have been featured on it. I love how Soft and
Beautiful the makeup are and I hope one day I will pick a copy and see my work
in there. That magazine influences me a lot and I love Charlotte Tilbury she is
one of my biggest inspiration.
CMB: Do you think social media has been a benefit or detriment for
Makeup Artists? And why for either
DF: . I think social media is a benefit to makeup
artist. My work has been featured on different pages on Instagram and I could
not have achieved that without the help of social media
CMB: What do you love most about Makeup?
DF: How it
can transform anyone
CMB: What
1 Makeup item/product is your must-have?
DF: It has
to be my mascara
CMB: Why
do you think Makeup Artistry has become so popular online in recent years?
DF: I think
the beauty industry is growing so fast, with the help of social media platforms
and influencer such as Hudabeauty, makeup has gain a wider audience around the
globe.
CMB: What is your skincare routine?
DF: My skincare routine varies, I use the Foreo
anti-aging system which helps to give the skin a beautiful glow I also tend to
use a lot of vitamin C serum and moisturize the skin twice a day
CMB: If anything, what would you change about the beauty/Makeup
industry?
DF: There is still no unity in this industry, it's a shame that we don't support and encourage up and coming artists. So for me that is still a down side to the industry. I am looking to build a platform where we can support and uplift each other.
DF: There is still no unity in this industry, it's a shame that we don't support and encourage up and coming artists. So for me that is still a down side to the industry. I am looking to build a platform where we can support and uplift each other.
CMB: What
has been your least favorite Makeup trend?
DF: I
dislike this silly snake eyebrow trend
CMB:
Must-do Makeup tip for the everyday woman?
DF: Get
your foundation right that's all you need.
CMB: What advice would you give an up & coming Makeup Artist
or someone thinking about a career as an MUA?
DF: My advice is, be unique and know the reason
why you chose that profession. Be creative and look for a niche for yourself.
Don't bow under pressure as they will come. Work hard and never give up in the
face of opposition and you will succeed.
CMB: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now.
DF: Five years from now by the grace of God I see
myself become a brand and having my own makeup line.
You
can follow Debby aka Openbeauty1 on Instagram at www.instagram.com/openbeauty1 &
subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/Openbeauty1
Check out one of Debby's favorite YouTube videos, an
EyebrowTutorial for Beginners
