Make-up guru Matin spoke with the New York Times on the new make-up trend of "Imperfect Make-Up"!
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Matin did not set out to conquer the world of beauty. A native of Afghanistan with a Master's degree in Molecular Biology, he was first introduced to the beauty business by a college roommate and ended up doing make-up part time to pay for school. After working as a research scientist for a few years, he realized that he missed the creative and collaborative work with clients. Since making the transition from scientist to make-up artist, Matin has worked with the who's who of the entertainment industry. His personal client list includes Claire Danes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Cynthia Nixon, Liv Tyler, Rachel Weisz to name a few. In addition to working with celebrity clients he is Laura Mercier Cosmetics Global Artistry Director and dreams of creating a serious skincare line for cosmocuetical use in the future. He has been featured in the beauty pages of leading fashion magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Allure and his work has graced the covers of Elle, Marie Claire and Nylon. Matin takes part in the creative process of product development as noting make-up trends of the season. Growing up in a huge family that includes six sisters and three Italian Greyhounds, Nettie, Lucy and Roman, and their four legged brother Pablo, Matin lives for the hustle and bustle of New York City life, which he has made his home for many years. In his spare time he enjoys practicing Calligraphy, studying Islamic and Gothic architecture and shopping for exotic ethnic textiles
Photographers: Andrew Southam, Alexander Detsch, Alexi Hay, Brigitte Lacombe, Cliff Watts, Gilles Bensimon, Greg Delves, Iris Brosch, Mark Seliger, Matthew Rolson, Melvin Suclosky, Patrick Demarchelier, Torkil Gundanson, Wayne Maser.
Celebrities: Ali Larter, Alanis Morrisette, Amy Adams, Amy Smart, Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Bynes, Ashlee Simpson, Beyonce Knowles, Brittany Murphy, Claire Danes, Cynthia Nixon, Dido, Edie Falco, Eliza Dushku, Evan Rachel Wood, Famke Jannsen, Gretchen Mol, Gwen Stefani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Heather Graham, Hope Davis, Isla Fisher, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jane Leeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jennifer Coolidge, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Jill Hennessy, Julianne Moore, Julia Stiles, Katie Holmes, Kristin Davis, Kyra Sedgewick, Lake Bell, Lauren Ambrose, Leanne Rhymes, Lea Michele, Lindsay Lohan, Liv Tyler, Mandy Moore, Mariah Carey, Mariska Hagartay, Marisa Tomei, Mary Louise Parker, Maya, Ming Na, Milla Jovovich, Molly Sims, Monica Bellucci, Naomi Watts, Natalie Portman, Rachel McAdams, Rachel Roberts, Rachel Weisz, Rebecca Romijn, Reese Whitherspoon, Rob Thomas, Rosario Dawson, Rose Byrne, Rose McGowan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Salma Hayek, Shakira, Sheryl Crow, Stockard Channing, Tim McGraw, Tracey Ullman.
Editorials: Allure, Contents, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Glamour, GQ, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire, New York Times, Nylon, O Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue.
Celebrities: Ali Larter, Alanis Morrisette, Amy Adams, Amy Smart, Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Bynes, Ashlee Simpson, Beyonce Knowles, Brittany Murphy, Claire Danes, Cynthia Nixon, Dido, Edie Falco, Eliza Dushku, Evan Rachel Wood, Famke Jannsen, Gretchen Mol, Gwen Stefani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Heather Graham, Hope Davis, Isla Fisher, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jane Leeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jennifer Coolidge, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Jill Hennessy, Julianne Moore, Julia Stiles, Katie Holmes, Kristin Davis, Kyra Sedgewick, Lake Bell, Lauren Ambrose, Leanne Rhymes, Lea Michele, Lindsay Lohan, Liv Tyler, Mandy Moore, Mariah Carey, Mariska Hagartay, Marisa Tomei, Mary Louise Parker, Maya, Ming Na, Milla Jovovich, Molly Sims, Monica Bellucci, Naomi Watts, Natalie Portman, Rachel McAdams, Rachel Roberts, Rachel Weisz, Rebecca Romijn, Reese Whitherspoon, Rob Thomas, Rosario Dawson, Rose Byrne, Rose McGowan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Salma Hayek, Shakira, Sheryl Crow, Stockard Channing, Tim McGraw, Tracey Ullman.
Editorials: Allure, Contents, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Glamour, GQ, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire, New York Times, Nylon, O Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue.
Jan 20, 2012
Dec 7, 2011
The Holidays are right around the corner, Afghan Hands is the perfect gift for everyone even Claire Danes agrees! Check out her article in The Times
Nov 8, 2011
Make-up pro Matin worked with the lovely Lea Michelle last night for Glamour's Women Of The Year Awards in NYC!
Nov 7, 2011
Sep 19, 2011
BellaSugar loves Matin's dramatic eye on Claire Danes at the 2011 Emmy's...check out how to get the look - http://bit.ly/nmcq2G
Sep 19, 2011
InStyle is loving Claire's Emmy makeup look by Laura Mercier Brand Ambassador Matin...check out the inspiration for the look - http://bit.ly/gVf8ai
Sep 19, 2011
Claire Danes relies on make-up pro Matin and hair guru Peter Butler to get her red carpet ready for the Emmy's!
Sep 16, 2011
Hairstylist Bradley Irion and make-up pro Matin glammed up Irina Shayk for the new Rampage ad campaign!
Sep 14, 2011
Aug 8, 2011
Make-up pro Matin worked with Garnier for their new Nutrisse commerical with Danna Garcia!
Aug 3, 2011
Jul 25, 2011
Makeup expert Matin talks to Harper's Bazaar about the Best Beauty tips for Fall...check out his lip and eye secrets!
Jun 29, 2011
Makeup guru Matin worked with the flawless Freida Pinto yesterday for the Salvatore Ferragamo Womens Resort 2012 Collection Show...gorgeous!
Jun 17, 2011
If your in the Philly area tune in this Sunday to Radio 1 (107.9 WRNB) at 2:00pm EST to hear Matin chatting about easy summer make-up!
Jun 13, 2011
Laura Mericer spokesperson Matin was quoted in the July issue of Ladies Home Journal for minimal make-up tips!
May 20, 2011
May 18, 2011
May 17, 2011
May 17, 2011
May 13, 2011
May 11, 2011
May 6, 2011
May 3, 2011
May 3, 2011
Matin worked with Rachel Bilson for the new Magnum Icecream commerical, they filmed it in Thailand!
May 3, 2011
Apr 27, 2011
Apr 20, 2011
Check out Matin on the red carpet chatting about his inspiration to create looks on his celebrity clients. http://bit.ly/hYEg0y
Apr 7, 2011
Make-up artist Matin was quoted on his tips in the May issue of Cosmo. Dec 10, 2010
Matin worked with Portia De Rossi for the December issue of Marie Claire Mag! Dec 6, 2010
Matin's charity Afghan Hands was featured on Good Morning America today! For more on infomation on this charity please check out www.afghanhands.org
Dec 2, 2010
Make-up artist Matin worked with Catherine Zeta-Jones for Lux Super Rich hair commerical, check it out.
Nov 25, 2010
Make-up artist Matin shot this great beauty story for the November issue of Marie Claire. Oct 14, 2010
Oct 6, 2010
Check out Matin on Kempt.com on the Blue Carpet for his Afghan Hands Charity Event!
Oct 6, 2010
Oct 1, 2010
Cynthia Nixon and Claire Danes came out last night to host Matin's Afghan Hands Charity event in NYC. For more infomation on this wonderful charity please go to www.afghanhands.org
Sep 28, 2010
NYC- Come out and raise awareness for Afghan Hands! Afghan Hands is a wonderful charity from our make-up artist Matin who is hosting an event with Claire Danes and Cynthia Nixon in NYC September 30, 2010. To purchase tickets click here
Aug 31, 2010
Aug 23, 2010
Jul 14, 2010
May 10, 2010
May 1, 2010
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Rampage Ad Shoot with Irina Shayk |
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Even Better Clinical Dark spot corrector |
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Laura Mercier What is Flawless Ad |
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Clinique Even Better Makeup commercial |
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Laura Mercier Sizzle Fall 2011 |
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Latisse Commercial with Claire Danes |
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Garnier Ultra Color Commercial |
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Lux Super Rich with Cathering Zeta Jones |
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Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Cleanser |
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Laura Mercier Ad Shoot |
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Neutrogena How To Video 3 |
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Dido- Don't Believe in Love |
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Dido- Don't leave home |
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Dido- Life for Rent |
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Dido- White Flag |
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