Scott Barnes is a legendary makeup artist, product formulator and brand founder whose impact on the beauty industry spans more than 30 years. Trained as a painter at New York’s Parsons School of Design, Barnes translated his mastery of light, color, and texture into the language of makeup. Early collaborations with leading fashion photographers such as Peter Lindburgh and Annie Lebowitz, as well as his creation of the J Lo Glow swiftly established him as one of the industry’s most in-demand celebrity makeup artists. From the pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair to red carpet moments, movies and music videos seen by millions, Scott’s multi-media body of work is unrivaled by any other makeup artist in the industry.

Scott’s legacy in product formulation began with the creation of Body Bling, which immediately rose to icon status, followed by his professional brush collection which sold out instantly at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks. As the artist to first to introduce underpainting as a contouring technique in makeup artistry, Scott then began formulating products that would perform to his standards and deliver results on camera and in real life. The result is Scott Barnes Cosmetics, a brand with products created by a working makeup artist that allows every women to transform into their most beautiful self.