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" Whether it be a bolder lip, a dewier cheek, a more lush lash, or an exceptionally extravagant eye, no time is better than the present for unleashing your cosmetic creativity. "

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" When I'm home in New York, I wake up early so I can check e-mails and call my London agent, and start my day with a cup of Ristretto cofee from my Nespresso machine. "

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" I love to look at all those young artists' work and then bring them in, have them work with me at shows. "

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" I'm such a product junkie - I love trying new products and new shades. For me, it's really exciting to see what new and wonderful products come onto the market. "

" It's amazing to be an incubator. Many of my muses have gone on to other brands. "

" My team can be as big as 50 during the busiest days of Fashion Week. I can travel with up to 75 bags of products and materials. And between shows, I personally travel on motorbike to speed through traffic and get to the next venue. "

" When I'm on set, I must focus on other people's make-up, not on mine. "

" I think with beauty there is so much to be done. A pill that will give you everlasting youth. To choose the exact age you want to stay at from a hundred pill bottles? That would be fun. "

" I walk into the most incredible fashion houses and see the most incredible things - new technology, new ideas, new music. Incredible lighting, new girls. "

" For a fast touch-up, mix a lipstick with a little bit of balm to create a stain. You can also use your foundation as a concealer. "

" Channel your heartbreak into work, then use that extra money to treat yourself to a new handbag. "

" My makeup routine is a small amount of base, a mascara, nude eye shadow, and a lip balm or a gloss. When I go out at night, I wear a blusher and tons and tons of mascara - very easy, very fresh, very light. I can't sit around doing my own makeup all day - I wish I could. "

" Apply the lipstick first and then the gloss in the middle of the lips to add a touch of light. "

" Before the lipstick goes anywhere near the lips, I like to apply a tiny amount of foundation or concealer to create a really great base. This then makes it easier to guide the bullet of the lipstick along the lip outline. "

" It's amazing to know that my work as a Artist can influence women around the world, and my visions for new products can shape the future of beauty for women. "

" Both liquid and pencil eyeliner can be used on the top and bottom eyes. I then use eye shadow over the pencil to blend evenly to ensure there's no skipping and patchiness. With pencil as a base, it's easier to get a seamlessly blended effect. If a stronger line is desired, trace over the pencil line with liquid eyeliner. "

" What I love most about makeup is that you can't get attached to one thing, one idea, or one approach - and once you've achieved perfection, you have to wipe it all off and start over the next day. "

" You can't be lazy in fashion. You're always going to be surprised. "

" Let the people you love know that you truly love them. "

" It takes time to reach the perfect shade and formulations. That's something that's in the science. "

" Music permeates everything I do. I love everything from Grace Jones to Nicki Minaj to Underworld to D.J. MikeQ and beyond. Music is integral to my personal inspiration. "

" My beauty regimen is simple but concise: I exfoliate my face once a week, then cleanse. If my skin needs an extra boost, I use SK-II Facial Treatment Mask and SK-II Eye Mask for about 20 minutes. It's the best thing for a healthy, glowing complexion. "

" I'd go into a department store now and buy everything. It's who I am. I just love cosmetics. "

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" I knew I wasn't going to make money in the beginning, so I found another way to support myself - I was a receptionist. It's quite smart to work that way. Otherwise, you get vicious and desperate, and no one wants to work with you. Build your career slowly; then people start to trust you and pay you well. "

" For me, a really good mascara is such a must-have, and I rarely leave the house without it! Another must-have of mine is concealer: it really is so versatile and acts as a great pick-me-up during the day. "

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" You couldn't get anyone more makeup-addicted than me. "

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" For fragrance, I apply a custom blend of essential oils and perfumes. I love spritzing Michelle Roques-O'Neil's Restore Therapie Aura Spray, which is an infusion that instantly rebuilds your energy. "

" Use colors on eyes that contrast with the iris to make eyes appear more vibrant. "

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" I've always believed that the most extraordinary results occur only when one feels unbound by any notion of constraint or limitation. "

" I've always wanted to have my own business, but not in the traditional sense... I always found that quite off-putting. I just wanted to be different. "

" The fatter the eyeliner, the easier it is to use. With a pencil, just draw the shape you like and clean up the mistakes with a bit of cleanser. "