Ardell Beauty Of The Week Stephen Moleski

BEAUTY OF THE WEEK

STEPHEN MOLESKI

Introducing STEPHEN MOLESKI AS Ardell's Beauty of the week!

He is driven, passionate, a visionary and here to spill all his beauty secrets with us!

AR:	Tell us about yourself.
SM:	I've been a Celebrity MUA for 25 years with a passion for beauty! I've lived all over the world but I'm based in Los Angeles.
AR:	Describe your earliest beauty memory.
SM:	I never ever thought about beauty or makeup as a career .. I was going to work with animals or be an artist. I loved color. When I was 18 and coming out in Orlando I was around amazing DragQueens.. I spent time watching my friend Chynagirl paint her face before the club and their stories about celebrities and I quickly fell into a love affair with makeup.

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AR:	Who had the biggest beauty influence on you growing up?
SM:	The Original SUPERMODELS! Watching George Michael Videos was banned in my house … I would sneak out and watch MTV, I saw Linda Evangelista and was in awe of her beauty.
AR:	What is something that you no longer believe about beauty that you once did?
SM:	Perfection… Beauty is in the imperfect.

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AR:	How do you define beauty today?
SM:	Beauty has no definition, it's more of individual confidence and energy one has inside of them … makeup artistry gives the ability to engage that in every person!
AR:	Do you have any favorite beauty practices that you swear by?
SM:	I’m 43 … Consistent Skincare routine and Red light therapy.

“Beauty has no definition, it's more of individual confidence and energy one has inside of them … makeup artistry gives the ability to engage that in every person!”
– Stephen Moleski

AR:	Is there a moment in your career that you are most proud of?
SM:	The Olympics with Mel B and the Spice Girls … in that moment I knew it could only be for me and those involved.. the energy and moment could never be matched.
AR:	What’s your go-to makeup or skin care routine?
SM:	Skincare always with light concealer and cream blush and a good natural lash.
AR:	What is the best beauty tip you’ve ever discovered?
SM:	Powder before foundation or concealer and also apply concealer with a microfiber puff....blends amazing.

AR:	What is your favorite beauty trend right now?
SM:	I hate trends…
AR:	Do you listen to music when you get ready? If so, who is on your playlist?
SM:	I listen to Whitney Huston and Pia Toscano mostly but mix in Robyn and Sam Smith.
AR:	In addition to making people feel beautiful, how do you like to spend your free time?
SM:	I’m always busy building my brand so I love my downtime to cook and spending time with my hubby and dogs.
AR:	What would someone never guess about you?
SM:	I’m more of an introvert than you would think… I get MAJOR social anxiety!

Photos provided by Stephen Moleski

AR:	What is one of your favorite inspirational quotes?
SM:	It’s what I say about my brand and why I do makeup , “There’s nothing more beautiful than a person that looks in the mirror and sees their unique beauty”
AR:	Describe what the perfect "day off" looks like to you.
SM:	The perfect day off would be on a beach somewhere with my husband, but I don’t get a lot of time off so if I’m off I love just chilling with my dogs and cooking!
AR:	Do you have any words of advice for others who may want to embark on a beauty career path?
SM:	You're not for everyone… Don’t compare yourself… It’s not easy, it’s not as glamorous as it looks… LIKES don’t pay bills … It’s a business, run it like one!
AR:	What’s next for you?
SM:	I have a lot of things in the works, but too soon to talk about…

RAPID-FIRE: ARDELL BEAUTY QUESTIONS

AR:	What are your favorite ARDELL lash styles? Why?
SM:	Any of the naked lashes… 421 are perfect and 429 are the best for giving a simple look an exotic edge.
AR:	What keeps you coming back to ARDELL lashes?
SM:	Quality and style .. we just fit together!
AR:	What is the trick for the perfect ARDELL lash application?
SM:	Trimming the length and fast drying glue!!!
AR:	Best ARDELL lash style for an everyday look?
SM:	Naked 421
AR:	Best ARDELL lash style for an all-out Glam look
SM:	Texture-eyes 578
AR:	Mascara on top of ARDELL Lashes or Nah?
SM:	No! You will lose the shape .. curl your lash, curl the Ardell lash…mascara your lash, apply, pinch together and then mascara up for a comfortable, seamless fit!
AR:	What is your go-to DUO lash glue formula?
SM:	Quick Set!