If you find yourself a bit overwhelmed by the sheer volume of YouTube makeup videos and influencers who act like they have degrees in skincare, then legendary makeup artist Jillian Dempsey has a solution: the makeup app, Fyfe. The platform, which just celebrated its first anniversary, offers video tutorials by beauty-industry experts as well as a shoppable component.
“Fyfe will be there to hold your hand by cutting through a lot of bullshit in the beauty industry,” Dempsey tells Glamour. “We’re here to answer questions, like how professionals are approaching their skin-care and makeup routines. Or to get even more specific, do you apply concealer before foundation? Or after?”
Dempsey—who has her own organic, cruelty-free cosmetics line, Jillian Dempsey—is passionate about sharing her wisdom. As one of the most sought-after makeup artists, she has pretty much tested and tried everything. She knows what’s worth the money and what isn’t. And even when she points you in the right direction, she wants to make sure you know how to properly use a product (case in point: our 30-minute Zoom turned into an hour-long session so she could demonstrate how to properly use her iconic Gold Sculpting Bar, of which Jennifer Aniston is a fan).
She’s also incredibly honest. “I did my fair share of suntanning early on, so I’ve had dark spots,” she says. “And I recently did a laser on my neck called Morpheus8. It’s a neck-tightening laser, but I’m a wimp when it comes to pain, so I stopped. Since the neck area ages faster than the rest of the face, I’m constantly layering up with oils, creams, etc. I use the Natura Bissé neck cream pretty religiously.”
And speaking of oils, Dempsey is a big fan but advises against those that make your face look like an oil slick. So what are her faves? For Glamour’s latest installment of Drop the Routine, she reveals all that and more.
My toner
Yon-Ka Paris Dry Skin Toner. It’s strong, but also alcohol-free and smells like rose. It helps hydrate and revive dull skin. You have to have Yon-ka!
