Ace makeup artist Laura Mercier's beauty brand has landed on Indian shores. She spoke to us about her journey as a makeup artist and what led her to launch her eponymous brand. Edited excerpts from the interview...
You started out by going to art school first; tell us what made you switch.
While I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do after finishing art school, I knew that I loved beauty. That love of beauty led me to move to Paris and enrol in an aesthetician school. It was there that I met Thibault Vabre. At the time, he was a makeup artist to many celebrities, while also serving as an instructor at my aesthetician school.
What lessons did you learn during your apprenticeship with Thibault Vabre?
This story is from the February 2024 edition of Femina.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February 2024 edition of Femina.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MANISH ARORA AND THE BEAUTY OF LIFE
Was this a technicolor dream? A jet-lagged fugue state? Or was this actually MANISH ARORA's life's work unfurling in a faraway pink-lit room on the other side of the world? Ambika Muttoo sat down with the legendary designer, proving that this montage was, in fact, real
5 DELICACIES TO TRY AT KEMBARA, MUMBAI
Here's a taster of the Asian culinary magic Chef Seefah Ketchaiyo is working at the Mumbai outpost of KEMBARA
SAVOUR THE FLAVOURS OF EUROPE
Step into a world of culinary excellence as ALBA, the European restaurant nestled within JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, unveils a new menu
SUMMER SKINCARE WOES? - We Have The Answers!
A trailblazer in the realm of clean beauty, Deepti Gujar Kulkarni has the perfect fixes for the season at hand
MAKE A DATE WITH NATURE
Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a wildlife lover, or simply seeking a serene retreat, a weekend trip to MASINAGUDI in Tamil Nadu promises to be an unforgettable experience.
SUMMERTIME = SCREEN TIME?
There are ways to encourage healthy screen-time habits for children during the summer vacation.
CARING FOR COMMUNITY PETS IN THE SUMMER HEAT
Here's how you can support and care for your community pets during the scorching summer heat
MOVE GENTLY TOWARDS HARMONY
TAI CHI, an ancient Chinese practice rooted in mindfulness, is a way to brace yourself through life.
TILE YOUR 'GRAM RIGHT
Here's how you get yourself a great Instagram grid.
BACK WITH A BANG!
BASTIAN in Bandra, Mumbai, boasts cosy interiors and delectable cuisine
