Whether you are falling in love, virtual dating, or simply putting yourself out there–we all want to look and feel our best. In my opinion, artfully done makeup is essential for a photoshoot or that first date. Today's guest is Makeup Artist Ikram Guebenlian. She teaches us how to be camera-ready, dressed up, and ready to glow! From skincare to dramatic cheekbone highlights–Ikram will be sharing her beauty secrets. If it's that fresh-faced look you're after, eye-catching glamor, or something more refined–Ikram is your beauty guru! 

 Photographer Kerry Brett and Makeup Artist Ikram Guebenlian discuss all things beauty and how people truly feel about themselves. This year hasn't been pretty, but it's time to focus on something beautiful. 

 Ikram Guebenlian is a beauty industry treasure, the best in the business, and invaluable to me. Ikram and I have worked together professionally, and as a team, we bring out the best in each other and our clients. This week's episode, we dive into a conversation around beauty products, beauty brands, and essentials.

Ikram and Kerry cover a lot of ground and topics include:
How to push yourself out of your comfort zone.
Lose that corporate look and add in some fun.
Why people have a hard time making themselves a priority.
Not believing in yourself can hurt your odds in dating.
Changes and challenges in the beauty industry due to COVID-19.
The importance of keeping up with your skincare routine.
People feel desperate to look good.
Tips for maximum results.
Ikram's favorite hydrating serum.
What to do when the going gets rough.
Always be yourself, enhance your beauty but don't try to be someone else.
You want someone to see your eye color, not your makeup. If you overdo it, it's not you–if you are trying too hard, it will show.
Believe in yourself. Remind yourself that you are a triple threat. You have it all. Everything you need is inside, not found in a makeup bag.

There is a quick-fire round at the end of the episode where Ikram shares her best beauty products and advice.

For more information about Beauty Stylist and Makeup Artist Ikram Guebenlian follow on Instagram @ikramgeben.