Kate Kats Makeup Artist

Makeup Artist in Los Angeles

with more than 15 years of experience
in the beauty industry worldwide
Kate Kats is a makeup artist who lives and breathes fashion, art, and beauty. She's gained a lot of success across Europe and North America for her incredible makeup skills.

In addition to working with international magazines and celebrities, models, and advertising agencies, Kate finds great joy in working with private and corporate clients.

Kate now lives and works in Los Angeles, and is open to collaborating with production companies, agencies, makeup artists and hairstylists, and beauty schools and sharing/demonstrating her vast knowledge within this exciting industry.

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Cosmopolitan cover with Rupi Kaur, makeup by Kate Kats
Caliray beauty campaign close-ups, makeup by Kate Kats
L'Officiel cover, model with a parrot, makeup by Kate Kats
Harper's Bazaar Serbia cover, model in a red gown, makeup by Kate Kats
Black-and-white beauty portrait with slicked-back blonde hair
Two models in a desert fashion editorial with warm natural makeup
Josie magazine cover, blonde model with blue eyeliner
Close-up portrait of a model with braids and glowing skin
Editorial portrait of a brunette model with soft bronze makeup
Black-and-white menswear portrait, grooming by Kate Kats
Freckled model with fresh dewy skin, beauty close-up
Two models in a monochrome fashion editorial
Model during a makeup touch-up on set
Caliray blush swatches on three skin tones
Black-and-white beauty portrait with curly hair
Blonde model with pastel blue eyeshadow, beauty close-up
Fashion editorial portrait of a red-haired model in a plaid shirt
Pink graphic eyeshadow on luminous skin, beauty close-up
Fashion editorial with a model in front of a duck print wall
Elle cover, model with smoky eyes, makeup by Kate Kats
Portrait of a blonde woman in a navy shirt with soft natural makeup
Graphic black and glitter eyeliner, beauty close-up
Susan Chokachi at an event, makeup by Kate Kats
Red graphic eye makeup, beauty close-up
Portrait of a model with a dark bob and red lips
Magazine beauty page with glossy orange lips and lipsticks
Magazine cover with a model in a white jacket and visor
Freckled model in a polka-dot top with pink editorial makeup
Skincare beauty shot with cream on the cheek
Bronze shimmer eyeshadow, beauty close-up
Black-and-white portrait of a platinum blonde model
Gold and blue paint on the face, creative beauty shot
Magazine beauty spread with a glowing skin story
Pastel green eyeshadow on a blonde model, beauty close-up
Model in a camel coat, fashion editorial

Celebrities/Influencers

Famous clients, I was honored to work with:
Candace Parker, Olivia Palermo, Caroline Daur, Angus Mitchell, Luisa Beccaria, Thom Browne, Lucrezia Buccellati, Rupi Kaur, Virginia Valliejo, Mouna Ayoub, Giorgina Bloomberg, Kubbra Sait, Aglaya Tarasova, Jennifer Bachdim, Emily Ford, Scarlett, Daniela Braga, and other celebrities through over the world during NYFW, ParisFW, Milano FW, Cannes Festival.
  • With Baltazar Gonsalez
    Baltasar González Pinel. Director of Makeup Artistry M•A•C Cosmetics Europe, Mid. East, Africa, India, Russia
  • With Eduardo Ferreira
    Eduardo Ferreira , Regional Director of Education & Artistry EMEA Bobbi Brown Cosmetics for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
  • With Rupi Kaur
    Rupi Kaur is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of two collections of poetry
  • With Vera Brezhneva
    Vera Brezhneva is Russian and Ukrainian famous pop-singer, television presenter and actress
  • With Raquel Smith
    Raquel Smith, Beyonce's celebrity stylist.
  • With Virginia Vallejo
    Virginia Vallejo is a famous author, journalist, television director, anchorwoman, media personality.
Partners
If you are interested in a makeup and hair artist for beauty campaigns, red carpets, advertising, or special occasions, you are definitely in the right place.
Please send me your request via email at kate@katekats.com or by filling out this form.
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Behind The Scenes

Behind the scenes: makeup for a client in a floral robe
Makeup station in a backstage dressing room
Photo by Jacob
Behind the scenes: finishing makeup for a model with dark waves
Photo by Leio
Photo by Jacob
Photo by Marion
Photo by Jacob
Photo by Mike
Photo by Jason
Photo by Ed
Backstage selfie with a model in a straw hat
Photo by Hal
Makeup class demonstration with students watching
Makeup lesson with face charts on a flip chart
Backstage selfie with a model in sunglasses
Getting a bride ready in a hotel suite
Behind the scenes: makeup touch-up for talent on set
Bridal hair and makeup with the wedding dress in the background
Backstage selfie at a fashion event
Black-and-white photo studio with lighting set up
Retouching a beauty shot on a laptop

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Proudly offering luxury makeup services throughout Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Studio City, and Downtown LA. Also available for travel to other California destinations such as Santa Barbara, Ojai, Newport Beach, Palm Springs, San Diego, and Orange County. Specializing in red carpet beauty, editorial looks, and wedding makeup for clients seeking high-end artistry in Southern California.

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