Who I Am & Where I’m Coming From
Hi, I’m Simone Delaney, a 35-year-old professional makeup artist based in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. For over twelve years, I’ve been holding the brushes, mixing the shades, and working hands-on in the beauty industry.
My professional foundation comes from years of intensive training and high-stakes environment experience:
Cinema Makeup School (Los Angeles): Where I learned the deep-dive mechanics of skin structure, color theory, and lighting.
MAC Pro (Robertson Blvd): Three years behind the counter learning how to shade-match every human walking the earth and how to recommend products with total honesty.
Independent MUA (9+ Years): Over 200 weddings, indie brand campaign shoots, and behind-the-scenes touch-ups at awards show after-parties.
When I’m not working on a face, you can usually find me hiking Runyon Canyon or Griffith Park, binge-watching prestige dramas and reality TV (yes, my current favorite lipsticks are proudly named after TV characters), or wandering the Sunday farmers' market in Silver Lake.
My Approach & Philosophy
I approach makeup through the lens of real-world chemistry and professional performance. Every technique and recommendation I share is backed by rigorous, hands-on experience under stressful conditions—because if a product can't survive a grueling 12-hour wedding day on a real, breathing human face, it doesn't make the cut.
Equal Evaluation: A $6 drugstore find gets the exact same honest, rigorous breakdown as a $60 luxury department store splurge.
Technical Depth: No vague descriptions—just clear explanations of the exact application techniques and chemistry behind every finish.
Uncompromising Standards: My work is driven entirely by professional integrity and practical results.
Consider me your stylish best friend who does this for a living, pulling back the curtain on how makeup actually works in the real world. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and let's get into it.