The most in-demand makeup artist in New York, Joanna Simkin travels the world for work. Her ability to work magic on every skin tone is a strength that she has played by, throughout her career. A makeup kit gifted by her aunt while she was in the fourth grade sparked her interest in the craft. After working at a makeup counter briefly in San Francisco, she moved to New York for a marketing job with the cosmetics brand Carol’s Daughter. While at this job, she networked extensively, resulting in a slow build-up of her clientele as a freelance makeup artist. Her real break came when she began assisting makeup artist Shannon Pezettta.

Today, she is the woman behind the stunning appearance of several celebrities like Issa Rae, Presley Gerber, Amanda Steele, Amber Rose, Leona Lewis, and Zayn Malik. She also contributes regularly to publications like Billboard, Complex, Vogue, and Glamour. Among the brands, she has worked with are Covergirl, GAP, Olay, and Versus. Joanna’s love for experimentation and pushing the boundaries has excessively helped her make her mark.

Joanna Simkin is a celebrity Makeup Artists whose clients have included Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Leona Lewis. You can view their current celebrity clients in our database. Joanna Simkin work has been featured in SBJCT Journal, Paper Magazine and Variety Magazine. Joanna Simkin has also used and worked with a variety of brands which include Nike, Amorphose and Chanel Gibbons.