BEAUTY

Pretty Little Liars Makeup Artist: Cindy Miguens!

Pretty Little Liars makeup artist Cindy Miguens chatted with Glitter about the looks for the show, her favorite makeup brands, and her number one beauty must have!


GLITTER: What are some of your favorite makeup brands?
CINDY: My favorite makeup brands are: NARS, TARTE, Benefit, Amazing Cosmetics, Stila, Obsessive Complusive Cosmetics, Inglot and VISEART. I like them all for different reasons and products!

GLITTER: Did you always want to be an artist?
CINDY: I started out going to cosmetology school, then a theatrical makeup school.  I worked on a student film. There I met an editor, who asked for my resume to pass it along to a friend of his, who worked on a kids TV show, called Beetleborgs. I was hired by a guy name Keith Hall. He gave me my first break. I worked on that show for a while, then went on to others. Growing up I wanted to be a writer or an actress,but I was too shy to audition. Realized that would not be a good career choice. Writing is something I have fun doing on my hiatus.

GLITTER: Who else have you worked with? Is there anyone you would love to do makeup for?
CINDY: I worked with  Rachel Bilson. She called me to do the pilot of Hart of Dixie. I love her!  I’d love to do Penelope Cruz, Natalie Portman, and maybe Kate Winslet’s makeup.

GLITTER: What other shows have you worked on?
CINDY: I’ve also worked on The OC and Chuck.

GLITTER: What is your number one beauty must have?
CINDY: A good concealer!

GLITTER: How did you get started in the business? Was it by chance?
CINDY: I would say it’s true that my career was by chance; Perhaps some serendipity moments, and maybe the stars were in great alignment.

GLITTER: If someone wanted to pursue a job as a makeup artist do you think it’s necessary to go to school for it, or do you think someone with natural talent, can just fall into it?
CINDY: I would say that someone with great talent can fall into it. I work with many extremely talented makeup artist, who never went to school. You can learn so much with the internet these days, as well.

GLITTER: We’d love to know what some of your 2014 beauty predictions are.
CINDY: Thick natural brows, natural beauty, stained lips, white eye liner, and I  predict more cosmetic companies with vegan lines as well.

GLITTER: Do you think a smoky eye looks good on everyone?
CINDY: I love a smoky eye on everyone, but I might use different color eyeshadows for different people.

GLITTER: In terms of every day wear, what should every girl have on them?
CINDY: Mascara, tinted lip balm, and concealer.

GLITTER: In terms of prom, what do you think is the best beauty look that suits all shapes, sizes and skin tones?
CINDY: I would say a Hollywood Noir Glam look.
Eyes: taupe in the crease, cream on the lid, cream highlight on the brow bone, a black thin line on the edge of your lashes, and fake eye lashes.
Cheeks: Rosy.
Lips: Stain red pout. The color red looks great on everyone, but you just need to pick the right RED!

GLITTER: Do you think everyone should wear makeup or do you believe in natural beauty?
CINDY: I believe in natural beauty, but a little makeup can’t hurt!

GLITTER: When you have a day off what do you do?
CINDY: On my days off, I try to get out in nature, exercise and have some fun.

GLITTER: Do you have a favorite look you have ever done on the Pretty Little Liars girls?
CINDY: My favorite look so far is the one we did for the Noir Episode.

Thank you so much for chatting with us Cindy!

Follow her on Twitter for the latest scoop, and check out her work Tuesdays on ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars at 8/7c!