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United States Kristofer Buckle is a celebrated makeup artist known for his work with prominent figures in entertainment, transitioning from his early career at the Metropolitan Opera to becoming a sought-after professional for magazine covers and red carpets.
Perfect Corp has teamed up with celebrity make-up artist Kristofer Buckle to launch a new virtual reality make-up collection via the popular augmented reality YouCam app.
Kristofer Buckle Beauty’s refresh was spearheaded by VP of Digital & E-Commerce of HATCHBEAUTY BRANDS, Scotty Rill, who formerly served as the VP of Sales and Marketing for Kristofer Buckle Beauty.
Kristofer Buckle began a partnership with Los Angeles-based brand incubator and owner Hatchbeauty on items sold at Costco. He then launched a new makeup collection with QVC, featuring an eight-piece line of innovative beauty products.
YouCam’s new collaboration with Kristofer Buckle added six new fantasy-inspired looks to the app’s beauty catalogue. This partnership leveraged his expertise to launch a virtual reality make-up collection.
Kristofer Buckle has collaborated with the International Rescue Committee.
Kristofer Buckle has collaborated with Kevyn Aucoin Beauty.
Kristofer Buckle, a native New Yorker, began his career in makeup at the Metropolitan Opera. His work quickly gained recognition, leading to a significant milestone when acclaimed photographer Steven Meisel booked him for the cover of Vogue Italia. This marked a turning point, propelling his career into the realm of high fashion and celebrity clientele. He developed a style known for enhancing natural beauty while creating striking looks.
Over the years, Kristofer Buckle’s artistry has graced the covers of prestigious magazines such as VOGUE and Harper’s Bazaar. He has worked with a diverse roster of notable individuals, including Jessica Chastain, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Lucy Liu, Kelly Ripa, and Blake Lively. His contributions to the beauty industry extend beyond editorial work, encompassing collaborations on red carpets, music videos, award shows, film premieres, and fashion shows. He is known for mastering the technique of applying makeup that, in his words, caters “to the fierce, famous and ferocious.”
In recent years, Buckle has expanded his influence through brand partnerships and product development. He has launched his own beauty lines and collaborated with technological platforms to make makeup artistry more accessible. Further demonstrating his commitment to transparency and personal well-being, he openly shared his experience with plastic surgery in 2025, discussing procedures like a deep plane face and neck lift, endoscopic brow lift, and upper blepharoplasty. This decision aimed to demystify cosmetic procedures and provide insight into his personal transformation.
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