Makeup artist Violette on why French beauty is all about irreverence

In today’s episode, Kate is joined by adored makeup artist, creative director and founder and CEO of Violette_FR, Violette. Launching into MECCA this week, Violette talks about the very beginnings of her brand and ‘”irreverent” beauty ethos – from mixing her own colours and textures on set to changing the way we all make and consume beauty content – and shares how her studies in fine art, Parisian sensibility, and years of direction and development for some of beauty’s biggest players led her to create a brand that makes beauty fun, effortless, empowering and chic, all at once. To say we’re obsessed would be an understatement. Hit play! Read more on MECCA MEMO:Violette Uses This One Beauty Product Morning, Noon and NightProducts mentioned in this episode: VIOLETTE_FR Bisou Blush VIOLETTE_FR Yeux Paint Matte VIOLETTE_FR Bisou Balm VIOLETTE_FR Boum-Boum Milk VIOLETTE_FR Petal Bouche Matte VIOLETTE_FR Avec Amour Oil Perfume Host: Kate Blythe Guest: VioletteProducer: Kerri GordonEditor: Michael Liberale Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!). MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.