5 MINUTES WITH AUTUMN MOULTRIE
5 MINUTES WITH AUTUMN MOULTRIE
Interviewed By: Nateisha Scott
A Makeup Artist and Grooming veteran, Autumn Moultrie has worked with iconic Hollywood faces from Viola Davis to Samuel L Jackson and Kerry Washington. Believing in the transformative power of makeup, Autumn draws out the natural beauty from her clients. Aside from standing next renowned stars, Moultrie has also worked with brands such as Apple, Google and Capital One. We take 5 minutes between work to discuss her skin secrets.
CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH:
Is Clinical Active Serum but also my homemade hand sanitizer which is made up of 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol, Aloe Vera juice and a few drops of my favourite essential oil.
FLIGHT ESSENTIALS:
I would either apply the 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Treatment Mask or the Y Theorem Facial Mask, Heat Holders thermal socks and a black cashmere eye mask to shut off from the world.
ON THE ROAD ESSENTIALS:
Burt’s Bees Hand Salve and Hourglass lip oil from the world.
WHAT INSPIRES THE LOOKS YOU CREATE?
The wardrobe, the hairstyle and my mood!
TIPS FOR DIFFERENT FACE TYPES:
Round faces should contour to slim the face, oval faces should contour to shorten the face and square faces should not contour the face at all.
DESERT ISLAND MUST-HAVE PRODUCT:
IS Clinical sunscreen
BACKSTAGE SKIN SECRETS:
111SKIN Face Masks and MAC Strobe cream underneath foundation.
FAVORITE LOOKS TO CREATE:
Starlet red carpet looks with scarlet red lips, creamy skin and a strong brow.
#1 RULE FOR SKIN:
I have 2, take your makeup off every night and always wear sunscreen.
#1 RULE FOR MAKEUP APPLICATION:
Blend more than you think you should. Blending is absolutely key.
SKIN PREPPING OR SKIN SETTING?
Skin Prepping.
DEWY OR MATTIFYING?
Dewy
BRUSH OR BLENDER?
Blender
FAVORITE FEATURE TO WORK WITH:
Hard to choose one but must go with the eyes!
NUDE OR BOLD LIPS?
Depends on the lips but I do love a bold lip!
AFFORDABLE OR LUXURY?
I prefer working with luxury product because YOLO, but I can do an entire face with affordable products, if need be. There are some great affordable products out there!!
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Interviewed By: Nateisha Scott
A Makeup Artist and Grooming veteran, Autumn Moultrie has worked with iconic Hollywood faces from Viola Davis to Samuel L Jackson and Kerry Washington. Believing in the transformative power of makeup, Autumn draws out the natural beauty from her clients. Aside from standing next renowned stars, Moultrie has also worked with brands such as Apple, Google and Capital One. We take 5 minutes between work to discuss her skin secrets.
CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH:
IS Clinical Active Serum but also my homemade hand sanitizer which is made up of 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol, Aloe Vera juice and a few drops of my favourite essential oil.
FLIGHT ESSENTIALS:
I would either apply the 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Treatment Mask or the Y Theorem Facial Mask, Heat Holders thermal socks and a black cashmere eye mask to shut off from the world.
ON THE ROAD ESSENTIALS:
Burt’s Bees Hand Salve and Hourglass lip oil from the world.
WHAT INSPIRES THE LOOKS YOU CREATE?
The wardrobe, the hairstyle and my mood!
TIPS FOR DIFFERENT FACE TYPES:
Round faces should contour to slim the face, oval faces should contour to shorten the face and square faces should not contour the face at all.
DESERT ISLAND MUST-HAVE PRODUCT:
IS Clinical sunscreen
BACKSTAGE SKIN SECRETS:
111SKIN Face Masks and MAC Strobe cream underneath foundation.
FAVORITE LOOKS TO CREATE:
Starlet red carpet looks with scarlet red lips, creamy skin and a strong brow.
#1 RULE FOR SKIN:
I have 2, take your makeup off every night and always wear sunscreen.
#1 RULE FOR MAKEUP APPLICATION:
Blend more than you think you should. Blending is absolutely key.
SKIN PREPPING OR SKIN SETTING?
Skin Prepping.
DEWY OR MATTIFYING?
Dewy
BRUSH OR BLENDER?
Blender
FAVORITE FEATURE TO WORK WITH:
Hard to choose one but must go with the eyes!
NUDE OR BOLD LIPS?
Depends on the lips but I do love a bold lip!
AFFORDABLE OR LUXURY?
I prefer working with luxury product because YOLO, but I can do an entire face with affordable products, if need be. There are some great affordable products out there!!
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If you were to advise a London guide, what would be on your list?
Well, As I grew up in Notting Hill, it will always have my heart and if I was recommending spots in London, a wander around Notting Hill would be high up on my list. From there it would be all the best shopping destinations, the iconic private members club, Annabels, Harrods and Liberty’s for any cute and unique gifts. I would always pop into 111CRYO at Harrods for the Cryo Facial and treatment for the ultimate recharge. Sometimes the city is great, but the beautiful secrets of the English countryside is something that should be experienced.
Your In-Flight Essentials?
I don’t have a routine per say and I am certainly not as thorough as Naomi Campbell but I would apply the Meso Infusion Lip Duo and I would always wipe my phone down with anti-bacterial wipes, in fact I do this every day, the bacteria build up is no good for the skin.
In terms of Industry, where do you see the hair industry going?
Well Instagram has changed so much and has impacted the way we consume and learn within the industry, especially with so many creatives, but I still find that a massive amount of people come to the professionals to share the knowledge on how to carry out or complete a desired look, more than ever there is power behind ‘how-to’ videos.
A very valid point and in terms of 2020?
In terms of what we are to see in 2020, things are going to be super creative and we will see a wider awareness for people doing their own thing and it will be expressive and artistic. People will move away from the overtly glamorous looks and will create looks they can tailor to their everyday. As it’s currently Award Season which is the busiest time of the year leading up to the Met Ball, hairstyles are certainly more elaborate, and everyone loves an up do. I would say the most timeless look has to be the blunt bob, it comes around year on year, but it is effortless and timeless.
Outside of hair, what other industries are you into?
I am hugely into Interiors and I would describe my style as 60s/70s glamour, think elaborate and dramatic but I often fantasise about 80s Dallas and Joan Collins and I have to reign myself in. I also love Baking; it is the ultimate way to relax and I find that it is my meditation and therapy. If I’m in the USA I would bake a lot of cookies as everyone is obsessed with then over here and in the UK, I would bake more traditional styles like a lemon tart or an apple tart – it allows for me to be creative outside of my job.
Finally, the best advice you have ever received?
It would have to be from my grandfather, he would often say to me “it’s not how well you’re doing but how well people think you’re doing”. I haven’t successfully implemented it however you can look to Instagram today and people see our work and are blown away by it, but we can be so hard on ourselves and not appreciate our own work ourselves.