Here at Reflect Beauty we love all things makeup, skincare, nails and hair. We’re literally beauty obsessed. So, it’s always a treat to get the inside scoop on industry professionals and what they’re loving.
On this latest edition of No Peeking, we take a peek into celebrity makeup artist Andrea Samuels’ Karl Lagerfeld crossbody while we chat about makeup brands, confidence and inspiration.
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Andrea Samuels has been a makeup artist for 18 years and has worked with Dwyane Wade, Snoop Dog, Megan Suri and more. We chatted about her daily necessities and more when you read below!
Here’s What We Found:
- NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in “Wicked Ways”– “It’s a dark maroon tone but comes out a soft pink color on my lips. It’s my most used lip balm right now.”
- Hair Brush
- iPhone
- Nail Polish
- Business Cards- “On rare occasions, I meet people that don’t have social media, so I always keep business cards in hand.”
- Keys
Reflect Beauty: Who are your favorite makeup brands?
Andrea Samuels: My fave current makeup brands are Danessa Myricks, Pat McGrath, AJ Crimson, Nars and Lancôme.
RB: What are some things about yourself that you find most beautiful?
AS: I honestly struggle with finding beauty in myself, mostly because I’m such a perfectionist. But currently, some things I do love about my self is my sense of humor, my lips, my skin and my hair.
RB: Where do you get your confidence?
AS: My confidence comes from my purpose! When I know where I’m going and what I’m doing, I can proceed with full gusto.
RB: What inspires you each day?
AS: I’m really inspired by culture, colors, locations and people.
We’ve shown you what’s in Danielle’s bag. What are some essentials you can’t leave home without? Let us know in the comments!