Gregory Arlt

Emmy Award-nominated makeup artist Gregory Arlt has cultivated a distinguished career spanning over three decades, notably serving as Director of Makeup Artistry for MAC Cosmetics until 2022. Arlt joined MAC Cosmetics in 1993, rapidly advancing through the ranks from a traveling makeup artist to Trainer and Senior Makeup Artist, ultimately becoming a global brand spokesperson and celebrity makeup artist for nearly three decades. His exceptional contributions to the beauty industry have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the Hollywood Beauty Award for Best Makeup Artist in 2015 and the Ibiza Music Award for Best Makeup In A Music Video for Gwen Stefani’s hit ‘Misery’, released in 2016. As a highly sought-after artist, Arlt’s esteemed client roster features a diverse array of prominent figures, including Dita Von Teese, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Coolidge, Victoria Beckham, Katy Perry, and Cher.

Arlt’s philosophy emphasizes enhancing individual beauty by respecting features, bone structure, coloring, and personality, ensuring his techniques are inclusive for all ages, races, and genders. Gregory Arlt’s professional journey began in 1989 at the boutique Fred Segal, establishing the foundation for a career marked by innovation and artistic excellence. As a member of the Local 706 makeup union, Arlt’s work consistently meets the highest industry standards. With a career spanning over thirty years, Gregory Arlt continues to shape trends and set benchmarks in the global beauty landscape, maintaining his position as a leading makeup artist for the world’s most recognizable faces and iconic brands.