Troy Jensen: I got started working with artists like En Vogue and Vanessa Williams, touring the country. Getting experience on set taught me about all the different mediums in the entertainment industry, like photography, video, and management. It was really a time when I learned so much.
Obviously, this is something I am passionate about and love so much, so I work really hard at what I do. I have my own blog and beauty site at troyjensenonline.com, where I develop products and work on multimedia projects, but I never forget how I started, and I never forget the people who have taught me my most valuable lessons. This isn’t an easy industry.
SH: You need talent?
I first found out about it from actress Eva Mendes, who often only wore mascara, Benetint on her lips and cheeks, and lip gloss. It makes the skin look alive and fresh.
It’s especially good for olive, medium, and darker tones who don’t always get a natural rosy flush – this gives that effect. You can layer it on the lips for a bright cherry red lip color that lasts for hours and never fades, and all you have to do is add a sheer or shimmery lip gloss.
Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Beige Massai: It’s easy to get addicted to this palette, it’s just so beautiful and rich. It’s the prefect neutral brown palette that works on blondes, brunettes, and redheads.
YSL Rouge Volupté in Sensual Silk: This color is perfect for a smokey eye and beige lip look. It’s that perfect Sophia Loren color that makes any woman sexy, womanly, and glamorous.
SH: What’s your favorite look that you’ve created?
TJ: I have to say some of the looks I created on Kim Kardashian I’m really proud of. She’s stunning, she’s sweet, and she’s the perfect muse (my type of girl). I’ve had a lot of fun creating different looks on her, and photographing her.
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