Shop a makeup edit inspired by Gregory Arlt's MAC career, with complexion, lip color, eye definition and artist brushes.
Gregory Arlt Makeup: A Skin-Led Edit from M·A·C
A skin-led edit with complexion, lip color and artistry tools.
A skin-led point of view built over decades of artistry
Gregory Arlt began his makeup career at Los Angeles boutique Fred Segal in 1989, then joined M·A·C as a traveling artist in 1993. He rose to Director of Makeup Artistry and stayed with the brand until 2022.
On M·A·C's artist profile, Arlt puts radiant skin at the center of the face and lists Fix+, Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15, Pro Longwear Concealer and Lightful Foaming Cleanser among his favorites. This edit carries that approach into current prep, complexion and cheek products.
M·A·C complexion staples for prep, coverage and cheek color
Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte - 3.400 fl oz
M·A·C
$34
Prep + Prime Pore Refiner Stick - 0.240 oz
M·A·C
$30
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NW35
M·A·C
$44
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NC25
M·A·C
$44
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer - NC35
M·A·C
$32
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer - NW45
M·A·C
$30
Extra Dimension Blush | Long-wearing Blush - Sweets For My Sweet
M·A·C
$34
Cream Colour Base Highlighter - Pearl
M·A·C
$29
M·A·C lip color for defined lines, soft shine and a bold finish
M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick - Creme Cup
M·A·C
$25
M·A·C Locked Kiss 24hr Lipstick - Vixen
M·A·C
$34
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour - Carnivorous
M·A·C
$27
Lipglass Clear - 0.240 fl oz
M·A·C
$16
Lip Pencil - Flamingo
M·A·C
$25
Lustreglass Sheer Shine Lipstick - See Sheer
M·A·C
$27
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick - Amped
M·A·C
$26
M·A·C Locked Kiss 24hr Lipstick - Renegade
M·A·C
$34
Color, character and artistry beyond the runway
Arlt's official biography names Dita Von Teese, Gwen Stefani and Cher among his clients, and credits him for runway makeup at shows in Paris, Milan and New York. He has worked with designers including Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen and Michael Kors.
His honors include the 2015 Hollywood Beauty Award for Makeup Artist of the Year and an Ibiza Music Video Festival award for Best Makeup in a Music Video for Gwen Stefani's Misery. The Los Angeles Times also reported that he developed M·A·C's Shimmer Soufflé while working on Cher's last tour.
M·A·C eye color, liner, brows and mascara
Eye Kohl Eyeliner - Fascinating
M·A·C
$24
Eyebrows Big Boost Fibre Gel - Brunette
M·A·C
$26
Pro Longwear Paint Pot - Bougie
M·A·C
$28
Kajal Excess Longwear Smoky Eye Liner - Bark
M·A·C
$23
Multichrome Single Eye Shadow Compact - Ethereal
M·A·C
$28
Dazzleshadow Eye Shadow Sticks - Demure Diamonds
M·A·C
$29
Eye Wear MAC Eye Shadow Palette - 0.410 oz
M·A·C
$49
Magic Extension Mascara - Extensive Black
M·A·C
$28
M·A·C artist tools for precise placement, blending and kit organization
208 Synthetic Angled Brow Brush - S7JR01
M·A·C
$25
224 Synthetic Tapered Blending Brush - S7JY01
M·A·C
$36
Finishing Touch Brush Kit - SB6WY6
M·A·C
$79
263 Synthetic Small Angle Brush - M87101
M·A·C
$25
127 Synthetic Split Fibre Face Brush - S6H501
M·A·C
$42
316 Synthetic Lip Brush - M87C01
M·A·C
$25
Pencil Sharpener / Universal - S4FC01
M·A·C
$11
Makeup Toolbelt - M85E01
M·A·C
$43
Where I would start with Gregory Arlt's makeup approach
Start with M·A·C Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte to keep the complexion fresh. Then choose either a defined eye or a clear lip line, leaving room for skin to show through. That balance feels right for fall evenings and close-up lighting.
