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The Makeup Artist Journal

Choosing a Makeup Artist Career Means Embracing Creativity, Confidence, and Career Freedom.

Turn your passion into a profession with planning, courage, and a sprinkle of artistry!

You’re a creative soul trapped in a corporate maze…

.…running on coffee that tastes like ambition while your dreams swirl in a chaotic dance around your head. You’ve got deadlines, meetings, and responsibilities spreading faster than you can handle!

Ever just want to break free from all of it? To dive into something that feels right—where your love for makeup can actually become your career? Imagine…

  • …a brush in hand, correcting complexion instead of reports.
  • …the thrill of creating looks that make hearts skip a beat.
  • …and ooh—that moment when you realize, this is exactly what I was meant to do!

Well, you’re in the right spot, you beauteaful soul!

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I traded blueprints for beauty palettes!

Hi, I’m Goldess.

I help aspiring makeup artists like you turn those dreams into a real career!

I get it—you’re a creative spirit balancing a 9-5, dreaming of something more vibrant. That was me, too: yearning for something that felt like me.

My blog is here to help you clear the confusion, build confidence, get organized, and finally make your makeup artist career a reality.

While I hold a civil engineering license and have been working in the construction world since 2016, my heart always belonged to makeup.

If you told my 16-year-old self that she’d eventually follow her passion, train at a professional makeup academy, and earn a Level 2 Foundation in Professional Makeup International Certification in the UAE, she’d be completely mind-blown! 🤯

AOFM

Based in Dubai, you’ll catch me jogging around the parks, working on my blog in cozy coffee shops, or soaking up the sun on Kite Beach—embracing life before and after the heat of the Emirate’s summer!

Now, I’m here to empower aspiring makeup artists like you to step boldly into the vibrant world of professional makeup artistry, equipped with the knowledge and inspiration you need to turn your dreams into reality.

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fun facts about me

and a few of my favorite things… Aside from makeup, of course!

  1. Writing blogs and poetry—it’s my way of getting lost in words.✍🏻
  2. The beach, from sunrise to sunset, soaking in all its glory.🏖️
  3. Swapping books with friends—nothing beats discovering new stories!📚
  4. Deep, endless conversations about life. I cherish those soul-connecting talks with my friends.💬
  5. Makeup sessions with my sisters—it’s our ultimate bonding time!💄
  6. I’m obsessed with SCREAMING COLORS! People can’t look at me when I wear them, but I love the vibe!🌈
  7. Tea and coffee, no sugar, please!☕

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Makeup Forever HD Skin Face Essentials Palette Review

Can Make Up Forever HD Skin Palette replace your foundation, contour, and blush kits? I’ve tested this palette on multiple skin…

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NARS Light Reflecting Foundation

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

This NARS Light Reflecting Foundation review is based on real-world testing. Think construction site visits, mid-day errands, workout sessions, and bridal…

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best summer makeup tips

Best Summer Makeup Tips from a PRO MUA

Summer makeup tips? I’ve got plenty! And every single one has survived Dubai’s heat. If your makeup routine can hold up…

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@beauteapolitan

I don’t have 48 hours a week to work on my dream I don’t have 48 hours a week to work on my dream.

I only have 4️⃣.

But I use them on purpose.

I still work full time as a civil engineer. But before and after work? I’m building the career I actually want.

Not just for likes.
Not just for clout.
For growth.
For commitment. 

4 hours a week might not look like much.
But when you have a plan, it adds up fast.

💬 Drop the word “PRACTICE” in the comments and I’ll DM you the free planner when it’s ready after I refine it for you!
Hot take: Posting your practice doesn’t mean you Hot take: Posting your practice doesn’t mean you think it’s perfect.

In fact, I’ve been doing the opposite! 🫣 Practicing bridal looks I’m not fully confident in …

... and posting anyway!

Because every smudgy lash line, every wrong shade match, every “almost there” look is a brick in the foundation of a style I’m still forming.

🎯 Confidence comes from the process, not the polish. Here are more unwritten rules I’m breaking as a bridal MUA: 

📸 Rule #1: Only post perfect, polished looks
🧽 What I’m doing: Posting practice—even the imperfect ones

🤫 Rule #2: Keep your trial work private
🔍 What I’m doing: Sharing my experiments + what I’m testing

🧖🏻‍♀️ Rule #3: Only show makeup that translates well on camera
🎥 What I’m doing: Showing real skin (even when it didn’t pick up “right”)

💄 Rule #4: Wait until your style is fully developed
👩🏻‍🎨 What I’m doing: Building my signature makeup look publicly

📉 Rule #5: Don’t share until you’re “ready to book”
📈 What I’m doing: Using my in-progress work to connect with future clients now

💌 Want to practice with more intention too? Comment “MAKEUP PRACTICE” and I’ll DM you my FREE Consultation Sheet + Face Chart.

Skincare: @beautyofjoseon_official @caudalie @drjart 
Brows: @benefitmiddleeast @benefitcosmetics 
Foundation: @makeupforever
Concealer: @natashadenona @natashadenonabeauty @toofaced @toofacedlovesmiddleeast 
Setting Powder: @lauramercier @lauramercierme @narsissist 
Eyeshadows: @natashadenona @natashadenonabeauty
Eyeliner: @inglotgcc @inglot_cosmetics
Contour: @makeupforever
Blush: @makeupforever @makeupforevermea @narsissist @nars_arabia @nars_dxb 
Bronzer: @makeupforever @strokescosmetics 
Highlighter: @makeupforever @makeupforever 
Lipstick: @makeupforever
Lip gloss: @diorbeauty
I tested the NARS Light Reflecting Foundation on d I tested the NARS Light Reflecting Foundation on different canvases, from teens to 20s to 30s.

Same formula. 3 age groups. 3 different finishes!

If you’ve been eyeing this one but aren’t sure how it’ll wear on your skin, read the full review—application tips, wear test results, and who I’d actually recommend it for.

@narsissist

 #NARSLightReflecting #narslightreflectingfoundation #nars #narscosmetics
No one talks about this in the bridal MUA industry No one talks about this in the bridal MUA industry, but it helped me show up with more confidence:

*Practicing bridal looks I don’t fully feel ready to post.*

Why isn’t anyone talking about this?

I used to think you had to wait until it was perfect to share! But every soft wash of blush that looks perfect in person but can’t be seen anywhere on camera, every skin prep experiment that prevents the foundation from sliding off, every almost-there look … these are all part of the artistry, too!

Still figuring out my signature bridal makeup look and I see it coming with every practice 🤌🏻
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If you’re building your own makeup artistry flow, grab my *FREE* Makeup Consultation Sheet with Face Chart!

It’s what I use to map out trial looks and reflect on what worked (and what didn’t).

Comment “MAKEUP PRACTICE” and I’ll DM it to you!

Skincare: @beautyofjoseon_official @caudalie @drjart 
Brows: @inglot_cosmetics  @inglotgcc 
Foundation: @narsissist
Concealer: @narsissist @toofaced @toofacedlovesmiddleeast @elfcosmetics 
Setting Powder: @lauramercier 
Eyeshadows: @natashadenona @natashadenonabeauty 
Eyeliner: @inglotgcc @inglot_cosmetics 
Contour: @strokescosmetics 
Blush: @makeupforever @makeupforevermea @narsissist @strokescosmetics 
Bronzer: @toofaced @toofacedlovesmiddleeast @diorbeauty 
Highlighter: @diorbeauty 
Lipstick: @viseart @viseartofficial 
Lip gloss: @makeupforever @makeupforevermea
Had my MOST amazing week at AOFM with these girls Had my MOST amazing week at AOFM with these girls and instructors! 💄🫶🏻🙌🏻 #makeuplover #makeupaddict #freelancemakeupartist
Okay, so I'm at it again with my fantastic photogr Okay, so I'm at it again with my fantastic photography skills, this time with makeup as my muse! 📷💄 I've become obsessed with makeup – like, seriously, I don't know what else to do with my life! So, I figured, why not share my makeup madness with you all and start a blog?

#makeupblogger #makeup #beautyblogger #makeuplover  #makeupaddict

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