Makeup For Beginners Podcast with Natalie Setareh
by Natalie Setareh
This is where the beauty industry's most influential voices come to talk about what really matters: artistry, culture, business, and the future of makeup.Host Natalie Setareh—makeup educator, author, and industry changemaker—sits down with celebrity makeup artists, brand founders, and beauty leaders reshaping a $532B industry.The Makeup For Beginners podcast isn't just for beginners. It's for anyone who wants to understand how makeup influences culture, empowers individuals, and transforms businesses. For enthusiasts, professionals, and corporate leaders who know that makeup is for everyone.
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Intersection of Skin Prep and Makeup
A successful makeup application (which is uniquely personal) always starts with skin prep. This episode brings in Nika Ambrozic, Barcelona-based makeup artist and author of "Skin Prep for Beauty Nerds" to answer following questions: What should people know about cosmetics to be better at skin...
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How To Do a No Foundation Makeup Look
In this episode, I reveal how to approach a makeup look without foundation. Is it possible? Why and when is it a good idea? Check out show notes at: nataliesetareh.com/no-foundation-makeup
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Foundation Application Tips for Makeup Wearers Over 50
I recently received a really great question from someone who wants to know how they can apply foundation in a way that suits their more mature skin and covers up noticeable texture and pores. As a makeup educator who believes that makeup is for everyone, I was excited to dive in and answer this...
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How To Apply Eyeshadow Like A Pro
Want to learn how to apply eyeshadow like a pro? In today's episode, I break it down so you can start feeling more confident today! Spoiler Alert: It's not as hard as you think. Show Notes/Full Blog Post: nataliesetareh.com/how-to-apply-eyeshadow-like-a-pro RESOURCES: My book, Be Your Own Makeup...
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5 Things I Would Never Do As A Makeup Artist
5 Things I Would Never Do As A Makeup Artist
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Makeup For Beginners: A 4-Step Framework
If you're curious or new to the world of makeup, you don't want to miss this episode. In today's episode, Natalie Setareh shares her coveted 4-step makeup for beginners framework. Read the show notes here: https://nataliesetareh.com/makeup-for-beginners-4-step-application/ Step 1 - Skin Step 2 -...
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Makeup Dupes: 5 Tips To Help You Decide What To Buy
Ready to to learn about makeup dupes, what they are, whether or not you should buy lem? In this episode I share 5 tips to help you decide what to buy. Bonus: I share some of the most popular makeup dupes. Check out the show notes here: https://nataliesetareh.com/makeup-dupes/ RESOURCES: My…
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How To Find A Foundation That Matches Your Skintone
Finding a perfect foundation match is easier said than done. In this episode I share three fool-proof ways to find a PROPER foundation match. To skim these tips and read a few extra bonus tips, check out the show notes here: https://nataliesetareh.com/foundation-matching/ Remember, as a pro…
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A Capsule Makeup Bag with Nika Ambrozic
This week, we're talking about doing more with less by building a Capsule Makeup Bag. We've perhaps heard of or are familiar with the capsule wardrobe but I asked my colleague and friend, Nika Ambrozic to share all about how to curate a capsule makeup bag! I personally curate capsule makeup bags...
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Depot Like A Pro With Grishan Roof
Read the entire show notes here: nataliesetareh.com/depot-like-a-pro-grishan-roof Want to ask me a question? You can head over here or even leave me a voicemail and I’ll answer your questions! If you like this episode, make sure to get on my email list to receive my monthly email newsletter....
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6 Questions To Ask Before Buying Another Beauty Product
Shopping for beauty products has never been more accessible and easy -- online retailers run amazing flash sales and retailers know how much we love 'shiny' new products launches. However, my goal is to help you become a more empowered, educated, and confident consumer -- saving your precious…
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The Beauty Industry Post COVID: 2021 In Reflection
Can you believe it’s already December?! This year has been a blur, and here we are, wrapping it up. While the pandemic has unfortunately carried on, evolving into different variants, the beauty industry has also had to evolve in response to the unprecedented shift of shopping trends. There have...
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How to Stay Centered and Humble in the Beauty Industry - The Amazing Nicky Posley [ep34]
As many of you know or might expect, the beauty industry is a fast-paced environment with high expectations. Managing all aspects of clientele, education, and your own business can quickly become overwhelming. Cultivating the ability to find your center and maintain inner peace is essential to…
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Military Officer to Makeup Artist: Standing Out and Starting Over
From the vault, Natalie Setareh shares a powerful and inspiring speech from January 2020 about her non-linear journey and career path from Military Officer to Makeup Artist. Read the show notes here. SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you are personally sick of being sold to over and over again, and your...
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Sustainable Beauty: 4 Tips to Become a Better Consumer with Monique Hines
Environmental sustainability is the responsibility to conserve natural resources and protect global ecosystems to support health and wellbeing, now and in the future. There is a massive impact on the earth from hard-to-recycle cosmetic packaging, as well as ingredients in the products that aren’t...
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Elevate Your Style: Wardrobe and Beauty Tips with Tammy Parrish
In this Episode of Be Your Own Makeup Artist, I talk to Tammy Parrish about Style and Beauty for going back into the workplace. This is SUCH a fun topic! Tammy shares 5 tips on getting back to the office in style and I will share some of my fav beauty tips! Read the show notes & see all the links...
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Your Makeup Questions, Answered
Check out the full show notes here: https://nataliesetareh.com/your-makeup-questions-answered-pt-2 The questions I answer in this episode are: #1 As a complete beginner, what is the best way to learn how to do makeup? [03:51] https://nataliesetareh.com/skintype #2 Do you prefer a thick eyeliner…
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Makeup For Mature Skin With Sonia Roselli
Makeup for mature skin has been one of the most requested topics ever and one thing has never been more true -- the demand of makeup for people with mature skin is huge and the beauty industry keeps forgetting about them in their marketing and product development -- this is unacceptable. I…
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From Pro Athlete To Award Winning Makeup Artist With Cathi Singh
Hey everyone! This is Natalie Setareh, your makeup artist and beauty coach here with another episode with the lovely and delightful Cathi Singh. In today’s episode, we are going to dig deeper into Cathi’s journey into the field of makeup artistry, the ins and outs of assisting, how to create your...
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The Life of a Luxury Bridal Makeup Artist + Agency Work with Rachel Lusk
Hey everyone! This is Natalie Setareh, your makeup artist and beauty coach here a with another episode with the one and only, Rachel Lusk. She is an agency representing commercial artists specializing in luxury bridal makeup and hair. Her bridal work has been featured in publications like Vogue...
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6 Makeup & Style Tips to Create Your Signature Look
If you’ve ever wanted to have a signature look, this episode is for you! In this special bonus, unedited & candid episode, I share six tips on how to create and hone in on your signature look. Check out the show notes here: nataliesetareh.com/signature-look-tips Want to deepen and continue this...
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Honing Skills & Makeup Technology with Melissa Street [Part II]
Hey everyone! This is part II of the episode featuring one and only, Melissa Street. Melissa is an 8 time Emmy Award winning makeup artist for television and film - specializing in 4K, 6K and 8K Digital filming. She owns a company - Epic Makeup, and is a veteran in the industry with over 30 years...
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Business of Makeup & Mentorship with Melissa Street [Part I]
Hey everyone! This is part I of the episode featuring one and only, Melissa Street. Melissa is an 8 time Emmy Award winning makeup artist for television and film - specializing in 4K, 6K and 8K Digital filming. She owns a company - Epic Makeup, and is a veteran in the industry with over 30 years...
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Showing Up Authentically In Your Beauty Business with Kim Baker Beauty
In this episode, you’ll learn how to show up authentically in your beauty business. Kim shares her strategies of when, why, and how coaching can impact your business faster than doing it yourself as well as know when, why, and how makeup artists can retail products in a way that doesn’t label…
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Color Theory and Makeup with Terri Tomlinson
Colors evoke emotion and when you intentionally know how, when, where, and why to use certain colors over others -- you'll live a far more empowered and confident life. Learning about color theory and especially color theory and makeup, is going to elevate your look to the next level. You'll…
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Building Senna, Copycats, Future Of Makeup, and Ageless Beauty with Eugenia Weston
I’m thrilled to have Eugenia as a guest on the Be Your Own Makeup Podcast! Click here to read the full show notes and see pictures. Questions & Topic Covered in Part Two of Two: #1 - Copycats in the Industry [03:33] #2 - Eugenia’s interesting story of how she invented her brow stencil [09:17] #3…
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Stay At Home Style: Doing More With Less with Tammy Parrish
Shop your closet, save your money, and up level your wardrobe and makeup game with these trends this winter! Read the show notes here: https://nataliesetareh.com/at-home-style-winter/ Topics Covered in this Episode: [Tammy] - Removable Collars [Natalie] - Skincare is Selfcare [Tammy] - Tightening...
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Surviving and Thriving in the Beauty Industry with Eugenia Weston
I’m thrilled to have Eugenia as a guest on the Be Your Own Makeup Podcast! Click here to read the full show notes and see pictures. Questions Covered in Part One of Two: #1 - Calling to be a Makeup Artist [04:14] #2 - Seasonality of Work [16:01] #3 - When did you know you wanted to start your own...
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How I Save Big When Restocking My Professional Makeup Artist Kit
The three things I invested in are: - New Brushes from Rephr - Skin Prep from Sonia Roselli - Glamcor Riki Skinny Lighted Mirror The episode goes into great detail about why I invested in these products. I also share in this episode some of the other big investments I've made in years past. - My...
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Your Makeup Questions, Answered
In this episode, I'm answering some of the most honest and most asked questions I receive. These questions were all asked on Quora, which is, according to Quora, “a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and…
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Inside The Brand: Humanist Beauty with Jennifer Norman
In today’s episode, I had a pleasure to host Jennifer Norman, an award winning author and regular contributor at Thrive Media - Medium, an entrepreneur, a B Corporation business leader and member of the Female Founder Collective, where we met. Read the show notes here:...
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Makeup Sanitation Conversation with Katrin Levi
Want to learn about the sanitation practices in the makeup world today? In this episode we dive deep into the general sanitation guidelines as well as the special ones prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a privilege to talk over the topic with Katrin Levi, my fellow makeup artist and a...
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How To Find The Perfect Lipstick
Curious about which lip colors will work best on you? Want to rock a bold lip but have no clue where to start? This episode is an introduction into the world of lip shades, colors, and formulas! Read the show notes here: https://nataliesetareh.com/ish-with-lipstick/ In this episode, you will…
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5 Reasons To Hire a Professional Makeup Artist for Your Wedding
This episode outlines five of the main reasons you should make hiring your hair and makeup artist on of your top priority when planning and budgeting for your wedding. #1 All eyes are on you #2 You don't hang up pictures of your ring, invitations, and shoes (neither will your family members) #3...
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Goal Planning: Do PowerSheets Really Work?
Rarely does something impact my life the way Cultivate What Matters’ PowerSheets has and ::spoiler alert:: I am totally in love! Trust me. In this podcast episode, I want to share a little bit more about how PowerSheets helped me, how the whole thing works, and why this product (and process)…
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5 Secrets in my book, Be Your Own Makeup Artist
No matter your age, race, or gender, my book Be Your Own Makeup Artist is here to help you discover and re-discover how to shop for, apply, and wear makeup confidently and in a way that suits your unique preferences. Read the accompanying blog post here -->...
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3 Makeup Artists I Follow Online & Why!
I get asked all the time who I love to follow online. So I share three artists I trust and respect as industry leaders. In this episode, I introduce them in the following categories. The MUA I trust for: - Honest and quality product reviews - Technique - For professional & freelance makeup artist...
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What Makeup and Makeup Artists Artists Can and Cannot Do For You
This is a topic that’s really been on my mind a lot lately. There are some things even the best makeup artist cannot do with makeup... but there are PLENTY of things that I can do! This episode gets real about four requests I get from clients and why I have to explain to them that it isn't...
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Free Makeup Resources + Lunch and Learn Makeup announcement!
This episode outlines all the four amazing and free resources I offer at nataliesetareh.com/freebies as well as announces all the dates and times I’ll be going live in May, as part of my Lunch and Learn Makeup series. This series is in celebration of my book, Be Your Own Makeup Artist. Most…
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When Is Makeup “Too Much” Makeup?
Petra asked, "When is too much makeup, too much? And why do I look like I’m not wearing any in photos!" In this episode, I try my best to answer this question site unseen with practical tips and hacks for foundation application! Read the entire show notes and accompanying blog post here:...
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A Professional Makeup Artist’s Guide to Packing Makeup for Personal Leisure Travel
Even though I am a pro makeup artist, it doesn’t mean that when I travel, I pack an entire pro kit worth of makeup on my travels! In this episode, I literally go through my personal cosmetics bags from a recent week long trip in Morocco. I break down what I pack, why I pack what I do, and the...
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A Year in the life of a Makeup Artist Life
It’s really easy as a makeup artist to forget about all of the things that you accomplish in a year. You have really really busy times or really really slow times, and I thought it would be fun to share with you some of the highlights from this year while I’m in my slow season. This reminds me…
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Can You Do My Makeup For Free?
A must listen for all working freelance makeup artists, this episode discusses how and when I choose to work for free and why you should reconsider TFP/free work. Want to deepen and continue this conversation? Join my Patreon to help support the content I produce! When you do, you make it…
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Makeup & Hair Tips for Brilliant, Beautiful Headshots
Headshots convey your brand image — normally we focus on out outfits but really, your hair and makeup will speak volumes to the professionalism of your photos. Skin or read the show notes here: Main Take-aways From Episode: #1 – HYPER-FOCUS ON SKINCARE ONE WEEK OUT #2 – CHOOSE GOOD QUALITY HD...
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So You Want To Be A Makeup Artist?
Learn how I became a freelance makeup artist and run my own makeup artistry & beauty coach business! Buy the exact digital templates I use in my business here Learn More About My Coaching Services for Makeup Artists here Get the free Systems and Tools I Use In My Business Checklist here. // Want…
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My Amazing New Partnership Announcement!
I'm not an esthetician but having one in your back pocket is essential as a professional, working makeup artist. This episode outlines the partnership, how it's a win-win, and what to expect! PS -- if you are local, there’s an amazing gift with service to be had as well as a second location to…
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About this show
This is where the beauty industry's most influential voices come to talk about what really matters: artistry, culture, business, and the future of makeup.Host Natalie Setareh—makeup educator, author, and industry changemaker—sits down with celebrity makeup artists, brand founders, and beauty leaders reshaping a $532B industry.The Makeup For Beginners podcast isn't just for beginners. It's for anyone who wants to understand how makeup influences culture, empowers individuals, and transforms businesses. For enthusiasts, professionals, and corporate leaders who know that makeup is for everyone.
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