Quotes by Kevyn Aucoin

“ Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace i “

-Kevyn Aucoin-

Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace i

Introducing Kevyn Aucoin

Kevyn Aucoin or known for Kevyn James Aucoin (February 14, 1962 – May 7, 2002) was an American make-up artist, photographer and author. He authored several books with makeup techniques including facial contouring, which was relatively unknown in popular culture at the time, but pioneered and used in drag culture and stage makeup for decades prior.

Kevyn Aucoin's career took off in the 1980s when he began working with celebrities like Cher and Tina Turner. He was renowned for his ability to enhance natural beauty and transform faces through makeup.He worked with a wide range of celebrities including Madonna, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and many others. His celebrity clients often praised his skill and creativity. Aucoin authored several books on makeup artistry, including "The Art of Makeup" and "Making Faces," which became bestsellers. These books are still considered classics in the makeup industry and are often used as educational resources.

Kevyn Aucoin passed away in 2002 at the age of 40, but his legacy continues to influence makeup artists worldwide. His approach to makeup as a form of artistic expression and his emphasis on enhancing natural beauty have left a lasting impact on the beauty industry.