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!         

 

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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! 

 

PRODUCTS USED BY STEPHEN MOLESKI

DUO QUICK-SET STRIPLASH ADHESIVE, DARK, 5G DUO QUICK-SET STRIPLASH ADHESIVE, DARK, 5G

DUO QUICK-SET STRIPLASH ADHESIVE, DARK, 5G

DUO QUICK-SET STRIP LASH ADHESIVE — CLEAR   DUO QUICK-SET STRIP LASH ADHESIVE — CLEAR  

DUO QUICK-SET STRIP LASH ADHESIVE — CLEAR
 

NAKED LASHES 429 2 PK   NAKED LASHES 429 2 PK  

NAKED LASHES 429 2 PK
 

TEXTUREYES LASH 578   TEXTUREYES LASH 578  

TEXTUREYES LASH 578
 

NAKED LASH 421  NAKED LASH 421 

NAKED LASH 421