Celebrity makeup artist Terrell Mullin has crafted some of the hottest beauty looks in Hollywood. Here, the makeup pro gives us a sneak peak into his fabulously glam world…
Celebrity makeup artist Terrell Mullin’s attention to detail and innovative ideas make him the first choice for stars such as Eva Marcille, Niecy Nash, Kimora Lee Simmons, Amber Riley, Angela Basset and Mary Mary. Establishing a reputation for his flawless looks and clean makeup techniques, Terrell’s commitment to learn and willingness to grow have paved the way for his success.
“One of the things I love most about working with Niecy is that she loves makeup. I can never put too much of anything on her, but I do like to keep her look rather minimal and let her big, brown eyes stand out. I love to work with a lot of bronze tones to give her a natural glow. I like to us M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish in Gold Deposit to create the perfect shimmery look for her. I stick with a deep, nude lipgloss for Niecy’s lips and define her lashes with several coats of black mascara.”
“When I work with Kimora Lee Simmons, I feel like I’m hanging with my homegirl from around the corner! She’s so down to earth and just a lot of fun. Kimora loves to wear a “smokey eye.” I find that Kevyn Aucoin’s The Eye Pencil Primatif in Basic Black helps me to achieve the perfectly dramatic and smoked-out look I like. I pair her dark eye look with a nude, glossy lip. And speaking of lips, Kimora’s are beautiful. They’re so plump and full that they make a statement in any shade!”
“It’s great working with Eva Marcille, not only because she is my cousin, but also because she never questions me. She never asks me what I am dong or which look I am going for, she just allows me to work my magic and accentuate her beauty. I always like to highlight her cheeks because they’re so big and go on forever. My go-to product when creating a makeup look for Eva is Sensual Skin Enhancer in SX 12 by Kevin Aucoin. I love it because it leaves her with a radiant, healthy-looking glow.”
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Celeb makeup pro Terrell Mullin shares his makeup musts for looking fab!
THE MAKEUP MUST-HAVES “Good brushes are essential. I’ve got to have my M.A.C. Cosmetics Large Powder Brush 134. I also like to use M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish to create a shimmery look. And I can’t live without Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Bronzing Veil.”
I have very oily skin and can not seem to find a cleanser that works for me. I tend to get a lot of break outs. I use May kay foundation and concealer. I also have the time wise cleanser, but that does not seem to work. I need to know a good cleanser to use for my oily skin.
I use Mary Kay products as well. I have oily skin too. Have you tried the mattifier that Mary Kay has. You apply it before your makeup and it will control the shine for up to 12 hours. You should give that a try! I hope this was helpful.
Hi SBH
I wanted to know what to use to even out my skin tone, and also something for oily skin.
thank you
What comes to mind when it comes to makeup Rivy O is concealer. Visit your fave department store and talk to the makeup pro behind your fave makeup counter to help pick a shade closely matching your skintone. For more makeup tips, check out the Aug. 2010 issue of SBH.
My fav products is Valana Mineral makeup for women of color, CoverGirl LashBlastVolume, Loreal Infalliable black eyeliner, MAC Lustreglass in Beau and Tinted Lipglass in Enchantress, and MAC eyeshadow in Shadowy Lady(for a pretty smokey eye). I wash my face with Basis Cleanser or Olay Oil free cleanser for sensitive skin.
Thanks for sharing your beauty must-haves Stephanie …Don’t forget to check out the Star Makeup column in the every issue of SBH for top beauty tips and product info.
I love Amerie shes great!!
We need to try more things on our darker shaded sisters, and stop leaving them out so much…….
Hey Elizabeth Pope…take a closer look at SBH (the June/July issue is on sale now)! We feature beautiful sisters in all the gorgeous shades we come in.
Has anyone tried Bobbi Brown makeup? If so how do you like it?
My favorite products would have to be mac full lengthining mascara in black. my favorite lip gloss is Mary Kay beach bronze or victoria secret. I can’t live without my Mary kay foundatiion bronze 1 and my Timewise cleansing system which leaves my face feeling clean and smooth!
My favorite makeup 2 use overall, is MAC makeup and a few of my specific favorites are….Dazzleglass (get rich quick), on my lips and 4 my cheeks, I use format frost. My favorite eyeliner for my eyes and my eyebrows that I draw on daily is blackest black glimmerstix by AVON, and mascara is waterproof blackest black/midnight by AVON or MARY KAY.
Oh yeah, can’t 4get anotha fav. by Bare Essentials/Bare Minerals…it’z a lipgloss called (Strawberries & Creme). And last but not least my favorite everyday lipgloss that I buy from Bath & Body Work’s called (ultra menthalip. clear gloss) by CO Bigelow….:)
I absolutely LOVE MAC tinted lipglass in OH BABY. My fave beauty product is Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 15. My face looks so smooth and feels so soft each time I use it.
Hey Kimberly Isn’t it great when you find THE products that work for you? We’re feelin’ your joy! Thanks for sharing your beauty finds with everyone! Have a beautiful day.
You have really great taste on catch article titles, even when you are not interested in this topic you push to read it
Thank you very much Kaizoku…We’re glad you like our work! Don’t forget to pick up the May 2010 issue of SBH (the one with Janet Jackson on the cover).