Kate Lee a Chanel Makeup artist who launched her extraordinary career in London, England. She is now one of the most sought after international makeup artists based in Los Angeles. From her distinguished red carpet clients to her esteemed fashion editorials and ad campaigns for the likes of Calvin Klein, Givenchy , Gucci to name a few. We captured Kate’s vision for our CONTENTs Beauty cover using the new Chanel new Fall 2020 makeup colletion.
FACE AND EYES
CHANEL Ultra Le Teint in BD01
CHANEL Crayon Sourcils in Blond Cendre
CHANEL Rouge Allure Ink Fusion in Ambiguité used as blush
CHANEL Joues Contrast in Alézane
CHANEL Baume Essentiel in Transparent
LIPS
CHANEL Rouge Coco Flash in Freeze
NAILS
CHANEL Le Vernis Interdit 765
DF: Can you share a moment in your career history that would be the most significant breakthrough which defined your approach to make up for red carpet?
KL: One of the most significant moments I can remember is when I was working with Keira Knightley for the press for the film Atonement many years ago. It is the first time I can remember connecting to all the different dates, events and locations and planning out how the whole tour would fit together. The movie opened the Venice Film Festival and as a part of my research, I went back to look at historical pictures of beautiful women attending the event over the years – I remember thinking how important it was for her looks to be classical and timeless.
DF: And for fashion editorial ?
KL: Fashion is much more of the moment, and I tend to work very instinctively when I work editorially.
DF: Is there any particular shoot, project or client that continually inspires your work?
KL: I am always inspired by my clients. I really enjoy the personal connection and the collaborative nature of my work. I am so fortunate to work alongside some incredibly creative artists and their vision fuels my creativity.
FACE AND EYES
CHANEL Ultra Le Teint in BD01
CHANEL Crayon Sourcils in Blond Cendre
CHANEL Rouge Allure Ink Fusion in Ambiguité used as blush
CHANEL Joues Contrast in Alézane
CHANEL Baume Essentiel in Transparent
LIPS
CHANEL Rouge Coco Flash in Freeze
NAILS
CHANEL Le Vernis Interdit 765
CHANEL Métiers d’Art 2020, Look 44
P64553, Jersey, 7,050 USD
CHANEL Flats – Métiers d’Art 2020, G36361, Grosgrain/Fabric , 800 USD
All available at select CHANEL Boutiques Nationwide.
DF: When you confirmed your CHANEL Makeup Artist role with Chanel Beauty what was your first pinch me thought?
KL: It’s been 15 years now, and I am still pinching myself!
DF: What classic Chanel Beauty skincare products do you like to personally use and why?
KL: I am a longtime fan of the CHANEL Hydra Beauty skincare range. I have used the serum with my clients almost religiously since I first began working with CHANEL. My other favorites include CHANEL La Solution 10 de CHANEL, which is an incredibly simple unperfumed moisturizer and CHANEL Huile de Jasmin is always in my personal regimen. It smells like heaven, I use it on my face, décolletage and even in my hair!
FACE
CHANEL Ultra Le Teint in BD01
Baume Essential Rosee
EYES
CHANEL Stylo Ombre
CHANEL Stylo Yeux waterproof 955 Romance
Le Miroir eye gloss
LIPS
CHANEL Rouge Coco shine in Lust
NAILS
CHANEL Le Vernis Interdit 765
DF: Our Contents Beauty shoot will highlight the FW20 makeup collection. Are there any special products that stand out to you in this collection?
KL: This collection is really special – it harkens back to the 90’s with its deep burgundy hues and tawny sculptural shades.
My favorites are:
CHANEL Baume Essentiel in Rosée, a beautiful balm with a rosey hue.
CHANEL Stylo Yeux Waterproof in Romance, a pinky metallic eyeliner.
CHANEL Rouge Allure Ink in Ambiguité – which I actually used as a blush for our shoot.
CHANEL Le Vernis in Interdit – an homage to the original Vamp.
EYES
CHANEL Ombre Première in Pure Flesh
CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick in 22
CHANEL Gloss Lumière Miroir D’eau
FACE
CHANEL Ultra Le Teint in BD01
CHANEL Baume Essentiel in Rosée
LIPS
CHANEL Rouge Allure Ink Fusion in Ambiguité as a stain
DF: How were you inspired for makeup Design for this cover FW20 shoot?
KL: I am very instinctive when it comes to editorial, I usually feel inspired by the color of a product and then when I see the clothes I will try to marry my inspiration with an outfit. Prior to the shoot I tend to gather images of looks that I think might work as I find that it’s easier to convey an idea when you have a picture – even if that picture is more about a mood. Quite often I won’t end up doing what I have planned and it just comes to me in the moment. I find it easier to let my imagination run wild and just embrace inspiration when it comes to me.
EYES
CHANEL Ombre Première in Pure Flesh
CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick in 22
CHANEL Gloss Lumière Miroir D’eau
FACE
CHANEL Ultra Le Teint in BD01
CHANEL Baume Essentiel in Rosée
LIPS
CHANEL Rouge Allure Ink Fusion in Ambiguité as a stain.
NAILS
CHANEL Le Vernis Interdit 765
DF: Is there a creative process of experimenting and organizing when you receive Chanel Beauty products for each season?
KL: I like to swatch all the products when they first arrive. I use watercolor paper which is great as it absorbs the color and also allows me to blend out a product and see what each shade blends away to. Then I will try out any new formulations on myself so that I can understand how they work, and different ways to use them.
FACE
CHANEL Ultra Le Teint in BD01
CHANEL Stylo Ombre et Contour in Rouge Noir
EYES
CHANEL Crayon Sourcils in Blond Cendre
CHANEL Rouge Allure Ink Fusion in Ambiguité used as blush
CHANEL Joues Contrast in Alézane
CHANEL Baume Essentiel in Transparent
LIPS
CHANEL Rouge Coco Flash in FreezE
DF: What are some of your personal favorite Chanel beauty products that you always use specifically for red carpet makeup?
KL: Two things, CHANEL Ultra Le Teint foundation is a star product for red carpet work, but also it’s just a genius product. It can be used for an immaculate luminous coverage but you can also use it to achieve a really sheer natural look. CHANEL Rouge Allure Velvet Extrême is also an amazing formulation with a rich and potent pigment, it stays put like no other.
CHANEL ‘Beige’ LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL – Eau de Parfum
DF: What is your favorite Chanel fragrance at the moment?
KL: I have been using CHANEL Les Exclusifs de CHANEL, Eau De Cologne almost exclusively for a few years now. It smells so refreshing and clean. It has notes of citrus, neroli and Bergamot.
CHANEL L’Huile Rose is also my current favorite. It smells like freshly cut roses, you can smell the whole rose, it’s really beautiful. It’s a body product but when I wear it people always notice and complement me.
FACE
CHANEL Ultra Le Teint in BD01
Baume Essential Rosee
EYES
CHANEL Stylo Ombre
CHANEL Stylo Yeux waterproof 955 Romance
Le Miroir eye gloss
LIPS
CHANEL Rouge Coco shine in Lust
CHANEL Métiers d’Art 2020 jacket skirt & necklace
CHANEL ‘Beige’ LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL – Eau de Parfum
Creative Director & Fashion Editor
Deborah Ferguson
Makeup
Kate Lee
@Thewallgroup
using
CHANEL
Fall 20 makeup & skincare
Model
Sedona Legge
@ PhotogenicsLA
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