Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Jessica Licata · Accepted Answer

“Learn color theory and learn how to match skin tones — that’s my big one!”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Jessica Licata · Accepted Answer

“Being too overconfident in your abilities, especially for TV because the camera picks up so much stuff. Sometimes it looks really, really beautiful and sometimes you can tell when someone is not very experienced.”

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Jessica Licata · Accepted Answer

“Be willing to put in the hard work, and put in weird hours, and know you have to do it with a smile. We can really set the tone on a set. I just feel so grateful to have my job, and I’m usually a fairly happy person on set, and it doesn’t matter if it’s 3 am or 10 am. Go in and be positive and put in the hard work.”

Question 4

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Jessica Licata · Accepted Answer

“Perseverance.”

Question 5

What does a Makeup Artist Assistant do?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

As the title implies, an Assistant Makeup Artist supports the Key Makeup Artist in whichever way necessary. In some cases, the Assistant Makeup Artist will set up the Makeup Artist’s station, make sure they have all needed equipment, and provide touchups for the cast.

Question 6

What is the highest salary for a Makeup Artist?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

An experienced Makeup Artist makes on average $80 per hour while on a job. For an Assistant Makeup Artist, though, it will take some time before they can attain that rate. Depending on the scope of a project, an Assistant Makeup Artist will likely make less than half that of a more seasoned professional.

Question 7

What are Makeup Workers called?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Individuals who work with cosmetics, prosthetics, and other makeup equipment within the film industry are referred to as Makeup Artists, but often that title is abbreviated to MUA.

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