If there's any celebrity who should have her own cosmetics line, it's Brooke
Candy. The singer doesn't shy away from makeup, embracing wigs, glitter, and nail art with abandon as part of her onstage
persona. It turns out that M.A.C. agrees, since they've tapped Candy as a
collaborator for the second time in less than a year. This time, however, the
dynamic beauty duo is launching a full range of makeup available both online
and in stores starting May 5. To celebrate the collection, I chatted with Candy
about her inspiration, her current look, and what it's like to be a makeup
junkie with sensitive skin.
How is this collection different
from the first one you did for M.A.C.?
“It’s a much broader collection. There are 15 products, including four lipsticks, two lip liners, two glosses; there are nail lacquers, mascara, liquid liner, and bronzer. I really tried to create a line that included something for every woman, whether you prefer a natural look or something more glamorous. Aesthetically it’s much lighter—a bit more whimsical and fun, which is really important to me. Everything that I put my name on is a direct reflection of my state of mind, and that’s where I am currently.”
What or who was your inspiration
when developing the collection?
“I’d say Jayne Mansfield. The whole aesthetic [of the collection] is very glamorous and fun, and I think those are two things that she really represented. I have a lipstick in the collection called DooWop that I’m obsessed with because right now my current color palette and beauty aesthetic is all different shades of pink. I’m really trying to embrace a more natural vibe with my look, something a bit more stripped away.”
Why collaborate with M.A.C.?
“M.A.C. is cool. They’ve given me artistic freedom, allowed me to use my voice, which is important because all the glitter is great but the message is what’s important, and my message is always the same: I stand for women, I stand for disenchanted youth, I stand for the freaks—anyone who has felt ostracized in their community. I believe in loving your body; we are all made in different forms, and there is no one type of beauty.”
And why is makeup an important part
of that message?
“I think makeup allows us to transform ourselves, and transformation is where growth happens. I’ve gone through a full metamorphosis, and makeup has honestly helped. My identity is beyond my aesthetic and the physical, but I have used makeup and my physical body as a tool.”
What role does beauty play in your
music and in your performances?
“It allows me to transform. There are many facets to my personality; I can wake up one day and feel like a tomboy and want my aesthetic to represent that, or I can wake up feeling glamorous and want to look that way. Every part of me has to be cohesive, and beauty products like M.A.C.'s allow me to transform and to really be who I am.”
If you had to give up red lipstick
or glitter forever, which would it be?
“I’d give up red lipstick over glitter. Glitter is more whimsical and fairy-like, and I’m in that state of mind right now.”
What’s your beauty routine on your
days off?
“I like to let my skin breathe. I have very sensitive skin, and I have acne, so when I’m not working, I like to take it easy. I have a pretty intense skin regiment—face wash, astringent, toner, mask. I have to do all that religiously because otherwise it’s not good.”
How do you take off your makeup
without aggravating your skin?
“I use Pond’s Cold Cream to take off eye makeup, and then I use organic makeup wipes to take off any foundation. I have to be careful and use only organic and all-natural products to keep everything in balance.”
Do you see a facialist?
“Yes, and she’s amazing; her name is Amy Rey. She has been using this blue-light technology that has really been helping me, and she introduced me to this product called African Black Soap that’s also really helped my skin.”
source :http://www.allure.com
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