Scott Barnes fantasized about being an expressive fine art painter. Scott moved to New York City in 1984 and studied at New York’s prestigious Parsons School of Design.
A photographer encouraged Scott to become a makeup artist, using his skills to understand light and create color using the human face as a canvas. Scott started doing makeup for fashion shoots, making him an instant celebrity in the industry.
In 2004, Scott launched his own label, Scott Barnes Cosmetics. 130 Scott Barnes Cosmetics products are available at Saks Fifth Avenue in the US and Holt Renfrew in Canada.
Shu Uemura cosmetics founder Shu Uemura chose Scott as a mentor; and hired Scott to help develop his “Studio Collection,” which further honed Scott’s skills in developing his own cosmetic formulations and professional tools.
In addition to his celebrity and editorial work, Scott is a dedicated makeup teacher and product developer. Scott has custom designed and launched a successful range of professional products such as the Pro Brush Collection and the award-winning face and eye palettes. Scott has given extensive masterclasses on stage and regularly shares his expertise via social media with makeup artists and devoted fans around the world. He is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Face to Face and Face to Face.
Scott Barnes has been shaping and defining the color cosmetics industry for 3 years. Scott Barnes has spent over 20 years sculpting and sculpting the perfect silhouettes of the famous and influential.
Scott Barnes invented the radiant, dewy skin we all crave, now known as “The Glow”. Glittering skin, bold eyeshadow and neutral lips. Everyone wanted to emulate Scott Barnes’ signature glow; his international bestseller, the Body Bling Bronzer, was born.
Scott Barnes wants every woman to discover her own radiance and what makes her skin and face glow. Using Scott’s signature glitter products and following Scott’s tips can help you glow year-round.
