Ever dreamt of being an artist? Or maybe just want to be able to draw or paint? Yeah, me too.  Makeup Forever Creator and Artistic Director Dany Sanz helps foster the inner dormant artist in all of us.  In 1984 Dany (a trained painter and sculptor from a Parisian suburb) while working on theatrical sets Dany realized she could create "paintings in motion" by utilizing makeup and bodypaint on stage actors. Makeup artist friends caught on and wanted more of what Dany had discovered.  Dany's opened her first Makeup Forever boutique in Paris to this day itremains there.  3 decades later she has expanded across the globe. Beloved by beauty professionals everywhere, Makeup Forever is the gold label in industry cosmetic.  And Groomed LA was lucky enough to be invited for a makeover.

Blurry eyed and caffeinated on an early Saturday morning, I met with Talia, the head makeup artist at the brand's West Hollywood location on tony Robertson Blvd.  Tall, slender and smart Talia sized up my skin color and tone. She asked me a few questions and let her fingers do the walking.  I've had makeup done by dozens of artists.  Talia one of the best.  At only 10:30 am, I  didn't want too dramatic of a look but wanted a little oomph to get me going. 

The result?  Talia left me with a glowy, dewey finish, lush lashes and glossy ripe lips.  A healthy dose of glam. My makeup remained flawless throughout the entire day. This HD stuff provides some serious coverage. 

Below are some of my favorite items Talia used:

HD Foundation Shade #120. Amazingly silky and light feel yet such.great.coverage.

Rouge Artist Natural N11 lipstick. Perfect rose color. Really.

HD Concealer #325. Dark circles? What dark circles?

Aqua Brow #10. Perfect brows.  Yowza.

Pro Finish.  One of the line's newest products and divine. 45% less talc, LONG lasting, flexible coverage that can be used wet and dry, and available in 25 shades

Customers are given their own personalized sketch afterwards to remember contouring tips and colors.

Whether you happen to be in the neighborhood or need to make a special
jaunt out I highly recommend checking out this location, perusing
products and definitely asking for Talia.

xoxo

Lacee