I Wouldn't Wear Make-Up If I Was A Girl

Mario loves painting the faces of the rich and famous, but hates the feel of make-up on his own skin…

- Lydia Swinscoe

Hi Mario! You’re known for your contouring. Why is everyone suddenly so obsessed with it? 

I think it’s down to social media. Contouring has been around for decades – make-up artists all know about it, but the general public never did. People would look at celebrities on magazine covers and want to look like them, but never knew the tricks of the trade. Because of social media, there are no secrets any more. It’s become a phenomenon because real people can copy it at home.

So how do you contour properly, for someone who’s never done it before?

Urban Decay’s new Naked Skin Shapeshifter palette [left] is a great introduction to the world of contouring. It can be daunting if you’ve never done it before. This palette has cream and powder formulas, plus you can start with lighter shades and go on to darker ones as you get more comfortable.

Tell us about your favourite make-up look…