Feb 10, 2020

BEAUTY BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JILLIAN DEMPSEY

by Hildur Arsaelsdottir

I´ve been following this badass lady ever since she became the Global Creative Color Director for Avon. I remember when I was on a study tour in NYC (back in 2012) and we visited Avon´s headquarters and I thought to myself I wanted to be like Jillian Dempsey when I grew up. I´ve since then, taken a different path in the beauty industry, but boy oh boy, am I proud to be selling her badass makeup line on our platform.

Jillian Dempsey is like the woman you just want to be best friends with. She is super smart, talented and her client list is some badass A-list celebrities. We are talking Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Kristen Stewart, Leslie Mann and Jennifer Lawrence to name a few. Not to mention she has being doing make up and hair on her husband Patrick Dempsey (You might know him his McDreamy) for years.

She has the most amazing experience when it comes to makeup artistry which is why her makeup line is game changing. It´s easy to use, finger friendly and multi-tasking. Seriously, what more do you need? Well we wanted to know how she manages the family, career life and if she had some tips on how to be a beauty boss. Plus, we were dying to find out what her skincare routine looked like.

WHO IS JILLIAN DEMPSEY?
Known as a Hollywood make up artist with a line of organic products. Launched an award winning Japanese gold bar in 2018 in the beauty space and just launched a Men’s hair category. Actively works freelance make up for many loyal clients and will be launching a beauty tech company in 2020. Busy!

WAKE UP CALL (HOW DO YOU START YOUR MORNINGS)
Answering interview questions haha.
One cup of coffee, kids to school, if I’m lucky a small workout then to my Venice studio to work.

SKINCARE ROUTINE AM&PM?
I use a medley of skin care items because I want to test them for my work and recommendations. I use a gentle foaming wash by Sisley ( top on my list of skincare products), IS Clinicals ( the whole range ) VERTRA spf and Barbara Sturm (everything)...I like so many brands, don’t get me started!

WHATS ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND?
Nuxe Honey Lip Balm, Sturm anti-aging body cream, De Mamiel Altitude oil, air pods and a good book.

BEST CAREER ADVICE?

From one of my dearest friends, Millie Kendall who once said “When you design products, make sure your friends will love them!” Simple advice but sooooo helpful.

DREAM DESTINATION?
I love St Barths... the ocean.

WHAT PRODUCT IS ALWAYS IN YOUR BAG?
Of course my Cheek and Lid tints because I can basically do my whole face with them. Cheek, lips and eyes.

HOW TO BE A BEAUTYBOSS?
Listen. Ideas happen outside the box.

FAVOURITE BEAUTY TIP?
Flawless skin without too much to hide it.

CURRENT SKINCRUSH?
I don’t know what that means but if you’re asking who had amazing skin? Emilia Clarke does!

5 PRODUCTS YOU CAN´T LIVE WITHOUT?
I live by a rule to be Switzerland. I like many brands....

This is too hard for a beauty junkie to answer. It constantly changes