Linda Cantello Explained

Linda Cantello is a British makeup artist.^[1]

Life and career

Cantello was born in Britain. She did not have any formal training in makeup artistry before she began working as a makeup artist.^[2]

She created the modern smoky eye makeup look in the early 1990s, for a Gucci runway show.^[3]

She became the international makeup artist for the brand Giorgio Armani in 2009. She is noted for creating Rouge d'Armani lipstick in the shade #400 for Armani.^{[1] [2]}

Awards

In 2011 Cantello was named Best Makeup Artist of the Year by Elle China.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rodulfo . Kristina . August 6, 2018 . The Inventor of the Smoky Eye Wants "Instagram Makeup" to Stop . https://web.archive.org/web/20220416200124/https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/a22625169/linda-cantello-beauty-interview/ . April 16, 2022 . Elle.
2. Web site: Bermingham . Laura . October 1, 2020 . Backstage Beauty With Giorgio Armani International MUA Linda Cantello . https://web.archive.org/web/20220416194723/https://evoke.ie/2020/10/01/style/giorgio-armani-international-mua-linda-cantello-makeup . April 16, 2022 . Evoke.ie.
3. Web site: Pudney . Harriet . August 3, 2021 . The history of the smoky eye and a modern way to wear it . https://web.archive.org/web/20220416194339/https://i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/beauty/make-up/300372405/the-history-of-the-smoky-eye-and-a-modern-way-to-wear-it . April 16, 2022 . Stuff.
4. Web site: Yang . Patsy . December 9, 2011 . Creator of smoky eyes and nude look . https://web.archive.org/web/20220416201539/https://archive.shine.cn/feature/Creator-of-smoky-eyes-and-nude-look/shdaily.shtml . April 16, 2022 . Shanghai Daily.