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www.MOSTmag.com || FASHIO N MAG A ZINE || 105FMM: When did you first realize you were interested in makeup and it was something you were really good at?AM: I discovered this passion for makeup at a very young age. Whether I was watching TV, reading fashion magazines, or staring at a billboard, the only thing that was holding my attention was the makeup. At the age of thirteen after watching a Galliano show, I realized that makeup was a full-fledged profession. For me makeup is like a garment, an accessory, or a jewelry that you put on for a special occasion.FMM: What do you love most about makeup? AM: The fact that we are free to choose the products and the colors, which makes it so that we can achieve everything we want with a bit of creativity. I also love to be able to transform a face by adding some shadows and lights.FMM: Do you paint or draw or do any other art besides makeup? -because the face is a canvas and you are already creating art with your makeup.AM: What I often say is that a model is a raw material, that%u2019s why we must be careful with the products we%u2019re using. I like to take care of their skin. We need to be as gentle as possible so that we do not damage it. I draw sketches to bring my ideas to life. Recently I started with watercolors; I am still a beginner but I like it a lot.FMM: Do you have a signature look? What is it about your style that sets you apart from other makeup artists?AM: I think that the signature look is the most difficult thing to find. I%u2019m at the beginning of my professional career so my style is still evolving. But people I am working with often tell me that I am very meticulous; I always care about the details. So my signature look is probably subtlety.FMM: If you weren%u2019t doing this, what would your dream job be?AM: I can%u2019t imagine doing anything else. I would take my backpack and travel all around the world, to learn about other cultures.FMM: What is something every woman should be doing in terms of applying her own makeup every day? What is the most important beauty advice you can give to women?AM: Take care of your skin with creams that suit your skin type and drink a lot of water. When it comes to makeup choose the right color and test the product directly on your face and not on your hands. Use products that will highlight your tone and will compliment your eyes and hair color. Makeup is tricky.FMM: What do you love to do in your free time?AM: During my days off I like to walk around in Paris, and go to the movies or the theatre; I take some time to see my friends and family, do some sports, read, and draw my sketches.FMM: What was your favorite project/shoot/fashion show you have worked on and why?AM: Definitely the Hyeres festival, it%u2019s an international festival of fashion that spotlights young promising artists in the fields of design and photography over the course of three days. It was an amazing experience. Stylists, hair artists, and makeup artists work together to create unique looks for every single show. It%u2019s a real challenge, and we have to be quick and precise. FMM: Describe an average day of yours?AM: I don%u2019t have a routine but most of the time I get up and go for a run, and then I eat and check my emails before leaving for a shoot. FMM: You say that you get a lot of your inspiration from your travels-what is your favorite or most interesting place to visit or live?AM: Every country and city I have visited inspired me, but New York impressed me the most.FMM: What can we expect from you in the future? What are your current projects?AM: I may not be able to predict what the future holds, but I hope that it will be full of good surprises as it has been the last three years. Although, my main goals are to work on more shows, beauty editorials, and go to India for inspiration.By: Darcy Tharp