Ep 414 - Hung Vanngo Shares His Signature Eyeshadow Secrets, How-to Ace Wedding Day Glam and Are You Applying Eyeliner The Right Way?

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Episode Recap

This week we are thrilled to welcome Selena Gomez's makeup artist Hung Vanngo! Hung is best-known as the glam guru creating elevated, flawless and snatched looks for starlets like Julianne Moore, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Harrier. Tune in as the newly-minted brand founder shares all of his next-level eye makeup secrets. 

But first, we hear first hand about Hung’s personal journey from refugee camp to in-demand Toronto makeup artist to becoming the visionary behind Selena Gomez’ rosy and radiant wedding look.

You’ll find out:

  • Why Hung launched his new, namesake makeup brand with a whopping eight eyeshadow palette colourways. 

  • How to choose the right eyeshadow texture — matte, satin, metallic, or 3D matte — to achieve his signature celebrity eye look.

  • Hung’s expert tips on how to apply eyeliner the right way, including why he prefers brown over black and when to use gel eyeliner vs kohl eyeliner

  • The story behind Hung’s newly launched long-wear gel eyeliner pencil, inspired by the iconic Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon (RIP 😢) 

  • Must-know wedding day makeup tips from the celebrity MUA – including how to make your eyeliner and eye makeup last all day.

  • The Rare Beauty product Hung keeps in his kit at all times – and why it’s a hidden gem for flawless finishes.

  • Hung’s top makeup tips for mature skin, including ageless holiday glam ideas inspired by Julianne Moore and Helena Christensen.

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