<p>British born makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench has spent more than a decade bringing her avant-garde looks to life on some of the most recognisable faces. From Kate Moss to Rihanna, Zendaya to Cher.</p><br><p>Her distinctive style and non-conformist approach to beauty has also made her one of the most sought-after artists for fashion shows and editorial campaigns. Her collaborations with Byredo, Burberry, Vogue, Nike and Gucci featuring on magazines, runways and billboards all over the world.</p><br><p>Isamaya’s extensive beauty experience, background in sculptural art and unique point of view are distilled into every product of her eponymous brand, <a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/isamaya/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ISAMAYA</a>, which she launched in 2022.</p><br><p>Their range of skin-loving formulas fuse artistry with science-backed innovation to create unique makeup-skincare hybrids: a colour correcting tint that targets dullness and discolouration; a bold, shimmery gloss that deeply nourishes lips; a multi-use sculpting stick packed full of barrier-boosting ceramides. </p><br><p>Now, Isamaya's brand is launching at MECCA and she joins Kate in the studio to talk more about her career so far and her innovative approach to skin-enhancing, hybrid makeup.</p><br><p><strong>Products mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/isamaya/metal-lip-balm-V-076297" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ISAMAYA Skin Enhancing Duo</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/isamaya/5-point-lift-V-076263" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ISAMAYA 5 Point Lift</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/isamaya/face-glaze-I-076317" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ISAMAYA Face Glaze</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/isamaya/colour-correcting-serum-pistachio-I-076256/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ISAMAYA Colour Correcting Serum</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/isamaya/liplacq-metal-I-076271/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ISAMAYA Liplacq</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/isamaya/sculpting-stick-pine-I-076252/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ISAMAYA Sculpting Stick</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Host: Kate Blythe</p><p>Producers: Kerri Gordon & Ruby Devlin</p><p>Editor: Warwick Hughes</p><br><p>Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).</p><br><p><br></p><p><em>MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.</em></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
