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About : About

New Zealand-born Lochlain Stonehouse is an independent makeup artist who is known for his multidisciplinary approach to beauty and progressive values within the beauty brands in which he has represented.

Starting his career at a MAC Cosmetics counter, Lochie would go on to spend 6 years with the brand, working both backstage and in the classroom as an educator. 
 
Eventually departing Estée Lauder, Lochie joined the L'Oreal group. Appointed as the Director of Artistry for L'Oreal Luxe, Lochie oversaw internal education and artistry for luxury beauty brands; Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, Giorgio Armani Beauty, and Lancôme.
 
Stepping down from his role in 2020, Lochie now focuses on his career as an independent contractor, specialising in consulting, commission, editorial and celebrity work, residing between Los Angeles and his hometown of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Talent: Astrid S, Benee, Billie Eilish, Broods, Brooke Candy, Camila Cabello, COBRAH, Eartheater, Ethel Cain, Fifth Harmony, Grimes, King Princess, LANY, Leon Bridges, Lorde, Mitch Grassi, Parris Goebel, Rita Ora, RUEL, The 1975 and Troye Sivan.

Editorial publications: Coup De Main, Dazed China, Denizen, Esquire, Harper's Bazaar Australia, Highsnobiety, i-D, INPRINT, ISLAND, LOVE WANT, Nakid, Novembre, Office, ORDER, Oyster, PAPER, Remix, Rolling Stone, Schön!, Sorbet, TUSH, Vogue Australia, Vogue India, Vogue Italia, Vogue Philippines, W Magazine, Viva, 10 Magazine Australia.

Collections: Aje (key), Benjamin Alexander (key), Bec & Bridge, Georgia Alice, Ginger & Smart, Harman Grubiša, Hailwood (key), Huffer (key), Jimmy D, Juliette Hogan, Karen Walker (key), Kate Sylvester, Kathryn Wilson (key), Knuefermann (key), NOM*d, Oliver Edward Guyon (key), Stolen Girlfriends Club (key), Swarovski, Trelise Cooper (key), WORLD (key), Wynn Hamlyn (key), and Zambesi (key).

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