Interview with Josie Claire
We recently did an interview with teen makeup artist, Josie Claire.
Read the interview between Anna L. and Josie below!
Josie: my name is Josie, i am very outgoing, i love hangout with my family. i love sweets especially mints! i have a passion and that is makeup. makeup helps me. it encourages me to be myself and when i’m going though a tough time makeup helps me. so i create makeup/ beauty videos etc. here on instagram and i enjoy what i do!😋
Question 1: How did you first get into doing makeup?
Josie: my aunt bought me a barbie makeup set for christmas from the store. when i started playing with it automatically fell in love! i was age 7! i’ve loved makeup ever since!
Question 2: Are there any other makeup artist you are inspired by?
Josie: yes! @ethanisupreme is my top inspiration when it come to all things creativity! he is so genuine and when you first see his page you instantly are astonished! he brings something to the community that you don’t see in anyone else, he amazes me everyday!
Question 3: In your opinion, what are the most important qualities to have as a makeup artist?
Josie: practice, determination, creativity, uniqueness, kindness. that’s what will get you to where you want to be in your life as a makeup artist!
Question 4: Do you ever find your self struggling to keep up with makeup trends?
Josie: if i’m being honest i really don’t do all the trends because i like to think of my own unique ideas myself! i feel that if i think of a original look i will feel more motivated and proud of my account!
Question 5: How would you describe your “look”?
Josie: my go to look would to put just a light amount of concealer on blemishes, dark circles! and then powder under the eyes! put on a a minimum amount of blush and then just put on a layer of mascara and then curl your lashes. it’s a very natural everyday look!
Question 6: What do you love the most about doing makeup?
Josie: what i love most about makeup is you get to show who you are as a person and you get to express yourself like you’ve never done before! makeup is for everyone!
Question 7: What are some common makeup mistakes people typically make?
Josie: not connecting the fake lash to your natural lashes. are always pinch them together so that the lashes look like there are somewhat real!
Question 8: What is the biggest challenge you have to face being a makeup artist.
Josie: the hate comments, when you get relevant in the beauty community there are always going to be people that put you down and leave cruel things on your post. but i just learned that all they want is for you to take that comment and doubt yourself but never listen to hate! cause i’m the end they will realize that what they did was very rude and should never be okay!
Question 9: Going back to the inspiration question, if you could ask @ethanisupreme any question what would it be, and why?
Josie: i would ask him to give me a quote or a piece of inspiration for life and being in the beauty community! because i just need that one quote for life from someone very special in my heart!
Question 10: what’s your favorite makeup brush/product and why?
Josie: my favorite makeup product is the @colourpopcosmetics no filter concealer it literally conceals EVERYTHINGG! its just the best!
Question 11: Has being a makeup artist in your spare time opened up any career ideas or possibilities?
Josie: yes! HUGE possibilities and career ideas! i just got invited to be on the talent list for beautycon! unfortunately i can’t make it this year but i will be going next year, i got omg eh colourpop PR list! my dreams are just coming true everyday! and for the career ideas i’d love to be a celebrity makeup artist, with doing youtube and instagram all together, working in LA, i feel like it’s the right choice for life!
Question 12: What’s the best advice you would give someone also trying to pursue makeup?
Josie: never ever believe you can’t do the impossible! if you work hard you will make something of yourself.
Question 13: What’s the best advice you have received regarding makeup?
Josie: if you really want this, fight for it.
Last Question: Thank you for doing this interview! Do you have anything else you would like to add?
Josie: nope but thank you this was such an honor❤️
Anna: Thanks!
View her Instagram: @josiecclaire
Or press the button below!
Question 1: How did you first get into doing makeup?
Josie: my aunt bought me a barbie makeup set for christmas from the store. when i started playing with it automatically fell in love! i was age 7! i’ve loved makeup ever since!
Question 2: Are there any other makeup artist you are inspired by?
Josie: yes! @ethanisupreme is my top inspiration when it come to all things creativity! he is so genuine and when you first see his page you instantly are astonished! he brings something to the community that you don’t see in anyone else, he amazes me everyday!
Question 3: In your opinion, what are the most important qualities to have as a makeup artist?
Josie: practice, determination, creativity, uniqueness, kindness. that’s what will get you to where you want to be in your life as a makeup artist!
Question 4: Do you ever find your self struggling to keep up with makeup trends?
Josie: if i’m being honest i really don’t do all the trends because i like to think of my own unique ideas myself! i feel that if i think of a original look i will feel more motivated and proud of my account!
Question 5: How would you describe your “look”?
Josie: my go to look would to put just a light amount of concealer on blemishes, dark circles! and then powder under the eyes! put on a a minimum amount of blush and then just put on a layer of mascara and then curl your lashes. it’s a very natural everyday look!
Question 6: What do you love the most about doing makeup?
Josie: what i love most about makeup is you get to show who you are as a person and you get to express yourself like you’ve never done before! makeup is for everyone!
Question 7: What are some common makeup mistakes people typically make?
Josie: not connecting the fake lash to your natural lashes. are always pinch them together so that the lashes look like there are somewhat real!
Question 8: What is the biggest challenge you have to face being a makeup artist.
Josie: the hate comments, when you get relevant in the beauty community there are always going to be people that put you down and leave cruel things on your post. but i just learned that all they want is for you to take that comment and doubt yourself but never listen to hate! cause i’m the end they will realize that what they did was very rude and should never be okay!
Question 9: Going back to the inspiration question, if you could ask @ethanisupreme any question what would it be, and why?
Josie: i would ask him to give me a quote or a piece of inspiration for life and being in the beauty community! because i just need that one quote for life from someone very special in my heart!
Question 10: what’s your favorite makeup brush/product and why?
Josie: my favorite makeup product is the @colourpopcosmetics no filter concealer it literally conceals EVERYTHINGG! its just the best!
Question 11: Has being a makeup artist in your spare time opened up any career ideas or possibilities?
Josie: yes! HUGE possibilities and career ideas! i just got invited to be on the talent list for beautycon! unfortunately i can’t make it this year but i will be going next year, i got omg eh colourpop PR list! my dreams are just coming true everyday! and for the career ideas i’d love to be a celebrity makeup artist, with doing youtube and instagram all together, working in LA, i feel like it’s the right choice for life!
Question 12: What’s the best advice you would give someone also trying to pursue makeup?
Josie: never ever believe you can’t do the impossible! if you work hard you will make something of yourself.
Question 13: What’s the best advice you have received regarding makeup?
Josie: if you really want this, fight for it.
Last Question: Thank you for doing this interview! Do you have anything else you would like to add?
Josie: nope but thank you this was such an honor❤️
Anna: Thanks!
View her Instagram: @josiecclaire
Or press the button below!