Self-professed “beauty exorcist” Gregory Arlt is a leading voice in the makeup artist industry. A Los Angeles native, Arlt is an Emmy Award nominee and Director of Makeup Artistry for MAC Cosmetics. Since making his debut with the company in 1993, Arlt has established himself as a brand spokesperson and makeup artist to the stars. Bursting with imagination, creativity and a flair for style, Arlt’s formidable career has seen him make appearances all over the world. As Arlt continues to push the boundaries and elevate his profession, he has a long and exciting career ahead of him yet.
Throughout his career, Arlt has won a plethora of prestigious awards. Amongst them, Arlt has received a Hollywood Beauty Award for Best Makeup Artist, as well as the Ibiza Music Award for Best Makeup In A Music Video for Gwen Stefani’s “Misery.” More recently, Arlt was honoured with a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Contemporary Makeup for his work on “The Voice.” If his portfolio is anything to go by, Arlt is undeniably a one of a kind which has seen him work with the likes of Dita Von Teese, Kim Cattrall, Katy Perry, Danai Gurira and other big names from Hollywood and the music industry,
Perhaps one of the most highly regarded makeup artists on the globe, Arlt regularly appears as a beauty expert on the likes of “The Style Network,” “Access Hollywood,” and “E! Entertainment Television.” Arlt often features behind the scenes designing makeup looks at various fashion collections, including Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors and Ungaro, to name a few, Arlt is a sought out name. With respect, personality and an emphasis on pure beauty at the centre of Arlt’s work, there is a lot to celebrate. As Arlt continues to explore his career, the world waits with anticipation to see what he will deliver next!