Meet Crystal | Makeup Artist & Esthetician

We had the good fortune of connecting with Crystal and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Crystal, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
Since I was young, I’ve always been drawn to the artistic and creative side of life. I have a distinct memory from elementary school when instead of focusing on my schoolwork, I found myself experimenting with my glitter pencil, using it as a eyeshadow. My love for makeup has remained constant, shaping my path into adulthood.

I attempted the typical 9-to-5 grind for a while, and many other jobs, but deep down, I knew it wasn’t where my heart belonged. Initially, I had doubts about whether pursuing a career in makeup artistry was realistic and if it would even be considered a “real job.” Despite briefly studying psychology for a few years, my passion for makeup never faded.

In 2015 I decided to take a leap of faith and enroll in aesthetics school. And here I am now, living out my passion by merging makeup and skincare to create the career of my dreams. There’s something truly special about helping women feel confident and beautiful, both inside and out, through the art of makeup.

It’s beautiful how, despite veering off the psychology track, the skills and experiences from that time still play a role in my current work. Life has a funny way of intertwining our past with our present, and I find so much joy in the unique path that led me here.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
To me, makeup is truly an art form and a way to express my creativity and passion for enhancing natural beauty. With every client, my goal is to elevate the features they already possess rather than transforming them into someone unrecognisable. I love highlighting their best attributes, ensuring they feel like the most confident, radiant version of themselves, both inside and out.

Ever since I was a little girl , I’ve been fascinated by all things beauty. I remember watching my mom get ready, completely captivated by her makeup, hair, and sense of style. I also vividly remember being in elementary school, and instead of doing my homework, I was scraping glitter off my pencil and applying it to my eyes. That early love for makeup stayed with me and followed me into adulthood.

As an adult, I explored different career paths, trying everything from serving tables for years to working a traditional 8-to-5 job. But I was always easily distracted, and the structured routine just wasn’t for me. Despite my deep passion for makeup, I never saw it as a “real” job due to my own insecurities and doubts. Instead, I spent a few years studying psychology. But as time went on, I realised it wasn’t the right path for me. So, I took a leap of faith and enrolled in aesthetician school . There, I discovered my love for skincare and how closely it ties in with makeup. After graduating, I eventually became a full-time aesthetician and freelance makeup artist, finally turning my passion into a career.

This journey has been anything but easy, but I can say with complete honesty that every challenge, every setback, every tear, and every moment of doubt has been absolutely worth it. What carried me through the hardest times was the unwavering belief that I was exactly where I was meant to be. With faith, passion, and a strong sense of purpose, you can push through anything. The key is knowing your “why?”

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that my craft does not define my worth. I’ve had to accept that I won’t be able to please everyone– and that is okay. I constantly have to remind myself that there will be amazing days and there will be really tough days, but the bad days don’t diminish who I am as a person or artist. I’m not meant for everyone and not everyone is meant for me.

As an artist there is a natural tendency to strive for perfection, which can be both a gift and a burden. Finding balance has been a daily challenge. I’ve come along way, but I have to constantly remind myself not to fall into the trap of perfectionism. When I focus to0 much on perfection, I lose sight of what truly makes great work.

What I want the world to know about Crystal C. Skin & Glam is that with dedication, faith, perseverance, and purpose, my dreams were made possible. I truly believe that failure doesn’t exist as long as you keep going . There were times I wanted to give up- but I didn’t stay in that place. I kept moving forward. Sometimes I walked, sometimes I crawled, but no matter what, I kept moving driven by the deep belief that this is what I was meant to do.

I may not have become a therapist like I once dreamed, but in a way, I’ve merged two passions into one. I get to enhance someone’s beauty while also helping them feel beautiful on the inside. In today’s world, beauty is often defined by a rigid, cookie-cutter standard, but I believe beauty is something far more personal. It can’t be confined to a single definition– because beauty is art.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My clients are the reason my business has been successful. All the love, dedication and support they’ve shown has carried me through the hardest times and has kept me moving forward & never giving up.

& of course God, family, friends, my husband and animals. They are the backbone of my success.

Image Credits
IG @aspendawnphoto, @casters_photography, @rubizphoto, ashleighlongphotography, and @ruwananddiana