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New York-based makeup artist Kabuki is highly regarded for his creative genius and devotion to perfectionism, whether the job calls for pristine natural makeup or an abstract beauty concept. His portfolio is a testament to a decades-long career collaborating with the industry's most notable photographers, fashion designers, and a wide array of "It" women and [...]
When spooky season is here, it's our favorite time the year! To get in the spirit, we decided to take some of the most popular characters and let the talented pro makeup artists on our team create their interpretations of these traditional looks, but with a fantastical and unique twist. Each one is accompanied by [...]
In celebration of Pride Month, we're sharing our Looks of Pride, designed by the amazing makeup artists in our Alcone NYC team. Each one is unique and individual, interpreting what Pride means to them through their own words and artistic expression. You may have seen these makeup face charts posted throughout the month on our IG @alconeco, and now you [...]
Angela DiCarlo is a New York-based makeup artist who easily maneuvers between editorial beauty and over-the-top character thanks to an impressive skillset and gobs of creativity. Her love of all things pop culture, colorful, and kitsch shines through her entire body of work, including her stints as a nightlife DJ and performer. Get to know [...]
Mythical characters, rock 'n' roll idols, and whatever lies between are the theme of this year's Alcone Company Halloween makeup campaign designed and executed by makeup artist Angela DiCarlo. Each unique look takes pop culture, high glam, and colorful kitsch and blends them all together in the most fantastical way. It is our delight to [...]
Christine Sciortino is a professional hair and makeup artist, educator and published author. Get to know her in this inspiring Q & A.
Meet Starr Blackshere, a beauty professional whose arsenal of skills includes makeup, hair, and specialized brow and lash services. In addition to her busy freelance career, she recently achieved her dream of opening her own makeup and brow studio, Blackshere Beauty, this past April. In this interview, she shares her journey of growth, adaptability, and [...]
Introducing the Glamour Ghouls, four Halloween looks created for Alcone Company by professional makeup artist Starr Blackshere. Each character cleverly combines her beauty sensibility with some of the season's traditional themes.
Martin Pretorius is a living legend in our industry. As a hair and makeup artist, his talented hands have beautified some of the most iconic women of our time and captured by world-famous photographers for top magazine editorials and advertising campaigns. In addition, his prolific work in the music video arena has influenced not just [...]
In this spellbinding video, makeup artist Yuki Hayashi designed four unique Halloween makeup looks using a variety of products available at Alcone Company. These otherworldly creations include a Marilyn Manson lookalike, Punk Alley Cat, Romantic Blitz Pierrot, and a mysteriously spooky but chic Spirit of the Dead. If you're looking for Halloween makeup ideas, let [...]
