“Beauty doesn’t need to be as overwhelming as we are conditioned to think it should be,” says makeup artist Jenny Patinkin, who literally wrote the book getting that no-fuss, yet polished makeup look. And one of the main takeaways she tries to share with her clients? Don’t get too caught up in arbitrary, overly-strict rules: “Beauty is about moderation. I’ve never subscribed to the ‘you shoulds’ & ‘you musts.’” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mbg beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Patinkin about finding your signature detail, little makeup touches that can go a long way, and why we need to rethink consumer culture in beauty.

Show notes:

-Follow Jenny Patinkin

-Check out her brand, Jenny Patkinkin Beauty

-Buy her book Lazy Perfection: The Art Of Looking Great Without Really Trying

Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: cream blushes, how to apply blush, eyebrow shapes, how to apply eyeliner, how to apply concealer, how to use makeup sponges, imperfect makeup (a.k.a, “indie sleaze”), lash curlers.

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Jenny Patinkin Brush Set, Lazy Perfection Eyelash Curler, Skin Smoothing Dermaplaning Set, Pure Luxury Makeup Sponge Duo, RMS ReEvolve Natural Liquid Foundation, MOB Beauty Cream Clay Eyeshadow, Blush, Bronzer, Maya Chia Advanced Response Complex Neck and Face Cream, Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil

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