Make-up Artist Porsche Poon Is Ignoring All of the “Guidelines” of Magnificence

In Attract’s Expertise Present, we’ll introduce you to on-the-rise make-up artists, hairstylists, and nail artists who’re making the business a extra stunning area. This time, we’re shining a light-weight on make-up artist Porsche Poon. 

I am a center youngster, so I am good at understanding what individuals want. Make-up, for lots of people, is not a masks anymore. It is expression. The second I assumed I might discover make-up to point out off artwork was after I began helping [makeup artist] Isamaya Ffrench. Most trend jobs are clear pores and skin, most likely a coloured lip, or some element on the attention. [Editor’s note: Ffrench’s tongue-in-cheek approach to beauty makes “pretty” look ironic and occasionally bizarre.] I needed to discover [like Isamaya does], so I began doing my very own initiatives. 

I look to [my] Asian tradition, manga comics, and illustration books for inspiration. I’ve began doing 3D strains utilizing 3D pens [and using sewing supplies like pins, as well as pom-poms and hair extensions] and taking part in with clouds. They’re form of artsy, however on the identical time nonetheless magnificence. I researched [ancient Chinese] illustrations of clouds [as inspiration] for an image of three ladies with their faces collectively. The strains are linked up, which I assumed can be such a cool group shot.