GEN-Z MAKE UP ARTIST MATA MARIELLE ON IMPOSTER SYNDROME AND BUILDING HER EMPIRE

Interview by Me... With a unique approach and glossy aesthetic, Marielle AKA Mata has spun the beauty world on its head. Lauryn Hill, Young Thug and NAO are all fans, and she’s built up an enviable CV with the likes of Fenty, Adidas, and Nike, so it’s no surprise Mata went from a student to noise maker turned beauty brand owner in just a few years. Taking on her first job whilst studying Design Management and Cultures at LCC, Mata wasn’t satisfied with what academia had to offer. Fast-forward three years, and she now spends her time between London and LA on shoots, on tour, consulting and producing beauty products in her family home. University wasn’t for her, and the beauty industry is pretty glad about it. Having been nominated in the Dazed 100 and described as ‘magic’ by British Vogue, it is safe to say this London based MUA is one to watch. Yet with all Mata’s accomplishments, she soon grew tired of the problematic “stuff behind the scenes”. Finding it difficult to use big brand products on darker skin tones, Mata set sights on making her own. And so she developed Mata Labs, a range of glosses and highlighters in pigments and nudes suitable for black and darker skin. Taking on the industry one shoot at a time, Mata is creating a space for inclusivity; ensuring people of colour have more options on set. When she isn’t developing a new product or prettying the face of our favourite artists, she can be found in her Kensal Rise local drinking Jameson whiskey and ginger beer. It is here where HUNGER have a chance to pick the brain of the beauty spark in her all-black ensemble, two teeth embellished in white gold grillz and a handful of lion bars. A rare fiery, kind energy, Mata is confident but soft-spoken, and beholds an infectious laugh. Just like a true Gen-Z her lingo is a mix of Jasmin Masters, Twitter Memes and a touch of West London nuance… Full link here https://www.hungertv.com/editorial/gen-z-make-up-artist-mata-marielle-on-imposter-syndrome-and-building-her-empire/