ARTIST CONFIDENTIAL

The Sisley International Makeup Artist is dedicated to bringing heart into his profession

Sisley International Makeup Artist Alexandre Colaianni on what keeps him going

Sisley International Makeup Artist Alexandre Colaianni has a commanding presence to him, noticeable from the moment he enters a room. Tall and handsome, he gracefully waltzes across the room, intently focused on his subject for the day. Being the true expert that he is, he applies every stroke precisely, as if the brush were an extension of his own hand.

“I’ve gotten a lot of feedback from clients, saying how great their skin felt after using Sisley,” Colaianni says in his charming French accent. Combining high-quality botanicals with cutting edge-science, Sisley Paris has grown to be the wellloved brand it is today. During today’s shoot, he makes use of dramatic color with products such as Les Phyto Ombres on the lids and the silky Le Phyto Rogue on the lips. The result? Looks that ended in his signature natural, wearable finish.

Speak to Colaianni and you will soon realize that the most impressive thing about him isn’t just his mastery of makeup. It is, quite simply, his character. “Many might be used to doing makeup on ‘beautiful,’ women such as celebrities or models. But every woman has beauty potential; it is up to the makeup artist to show her that, especially if she has given up on taking care of herself,” he shares earnestly. True enough, it is his dedication to bringing heart into his profession that has led him to go this far.