Even in the overflowing container that is the beauty industry, makeup artist Marie Bruce stands out, creating looks that are both surprising as they are striking. And though her work is predominantly within fashion, there’s also a crossover into celebrities and music.
“Each day is genuinely different,” she told Lecture in Progress, talking about her day to day. “The industry is really fast-paced and the pool of talent is huge, so you have to keep up. It’s important to develop a style – a brand even – but at the same time you need to be versatile and ensure you’re not alienating certain audiences.”
Her versatility and spunk seemed to have paid off, attracting clients as big as Kenzo, House of Holland, Browns Fashion, and Opening Ceremony. But it took her some time to get there, working at first as a data analyst.
It was only at the age of 23 that she decided to pursue her makeup interest and enrolled at the London College of Fashion. But even then, she wasn’t fully in. “During my second year I stopped attending so I could concentrate on networking and shooting to build up a portfolio,” she recalled. Another good decision on her part.
Here are some of her eye-popping makeup looks.
