The legend that is Kevyn Aucoin

Kevyn Aucoin is a legend withen in his own right. Famous for creating the iconic looks on Courtney Love of smoky eyes and smudge lips.This amazing man was not only a awesome makeup artist but also a photographer and writer with such books as Face forward, The Art of Makeup and Making Faces, with two being Time Magazine best sellers.

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His career really took off once he moved to New york and in 1983  and collaborated with Revlon and launch The New Nakards. This was makeup which catered for ALL skins tones and was a monumental moment in the makeup world.
Even though he was best known for his outrageous and infectious personality Kevyn hid demons from his past. Bought up with strict catholic adoptive parents wasn't easy especially as they weren't so forth coming in understanding his sexuality.
 After years of dealing with health condition and a perception drug habit Kevyn died aged forty, but the legend that is Kevyn Aucoin still lives on.........

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