grayson coutts
MAKEUP ARTIST
@graysoncoutts With over 10 years’ experience creating the perfect base for celebrities and brides-to-be in New Zealand, Grayson is a wealth of knowledge on all things beauty. One of New Zealand's most loved makeup and hair artists, Grayson also has a beauty blog, travels and owns a truly gorgeous dog, Yoshi. Grayson fitted in a chat with us to share his story and beauty advice. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do? I’m a make-up artist and hair stylist. What does a regular day look like for you? There is no such thing as a regular day. I’m either up really early or staying out super late on shoots and shows so every day is completely different. How would your friends describe you? Probably a little bit dry, good sense of humour. |
Video shot by: Kor Creative. Make-up by: Grayson Coutts
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"The secret to a flawless complexion is all in the prep"
What’s your most memorable project to date?
My most memorable project to date would be an underwater photoshoot that I did make-up for. Three essentials you carry with you to every job? Primer, Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner and my brushes. Most annoying thing people do when getting their make-up done? Look down at their phone. Instagram filters, for or against? For. |
You’re known for creating the perfect base. What’s your secret to a flawless complexion?
It’s all in the prep. So I like to start with a good cleanse and really nice moisturiser, little bit of primer and minimal foundation. Just what you need. Contour or highlight? Both in moderation. Matte or dewy? Both, I like playing around with texture. Current obsession? Metallics. |
What’s the most common beauty mistake you see people make?
Too much. Just too much brows, too much foundation, too much product. Favourite accounts to follow? Jen Atkin Hair, Make-up by Mario and Together Journal. And finally, what’s one piece of advice you would give to an aspiring makeup artist? Learn how to style hair. |
"Most people don’t know their own skin type or they misdiagnose it"
WHAT IS FACE MAPPING?
Face Mapping®, Dermalogica’s unique skin analysis, provides insight into your skin’s past and present, and allows the subsequent prescription of a targeted home care regime for a healthy skin future.
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