More Than a Powder Puff and a Lipstick

Marietta Carter-Narcisse is a beauty entrepreneur or beautypreneur, a 30 plus year veteran celebrity makeup artist, and a department head makeup artist for film and television. As a beauty entrepreneur, she is passionate about teaching others how to succeed in the business of film and television through online educational classes at Marietta's Virtual Make-up Academy. With a Master of Science Degree in Higher Education and current cosmetology licenses in both California and Florida, Marietta likes to point out that what she does is more than a powder puff and a lipstick.Born in Barbados , Marietta and her family immigrated to the USA in 1971 where she attended Junior High and highschool and was set to becoming a doctor when a series of events changed her life. One such event was when her younger brother, Ian Carter asked her to be his assistant wardrobe during The Commodores' 1983 European Tour. Ian at that time was the Commodore's  personal valet and later became their official tour manager. It was on that tour that she met and toured with Natalie Cole. Natalie employed  Marietta  as her image consultant and personal assistant which helped launch her career as one of the most sought-after makeup artists in motion pictures.