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Backstage & Education

Behind-the-scenes makeup application for masterclasses, training sessions and beauty education.

Backstage work for masterclasses and beauty training calls for speed and precision under time pressure — the same skills I use on a wedding morning with a full schedule to keep.

Backstage moment applying makeup in the studio

Finished makeup look with red lips and soft waves

Backstage moment applying a bold red lipstick

Elegant glam makeup portrait with soft smoky eyes

Close-up of burgundy smoky eye makeup detail, editorial work by Elena Potapenko

Close-up of gold-toned smoky eye and dark lip makeup, editorial work by Elena Potapenko

Close-up of gold and bronze smoky eye makeup application

Close-up of natural brow shaping and soft everyday makeup

Before and after makeup transformation: bare skin to a bronze glam smoky eye look

Before and after makeup transformation: bare skin to a dramatic black smoky eye look

Before and after makeup transformation: soft romantic glam with a bob haircut

Before and after: natural glam makeup, shown with two finishing options — hair back and hair down

Before and after: fresh, natural everyday makeup look

Before and after: soft lifting makeup for a mature client

Before and after: natural glam makeup transformation, honey-blonde hair

Technique in motion

Short clips from masterclasses and backstage work — a closer look at the technique itself.

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