Makeup Monday: Q&A with Instagram MUA Artist
Welcome to the 1st Makeup Monday Makeup Artist Q&A. I’m really excited about the new series and hope it helps to inspire you in your journey.
While surfing makeup looks on social media one day, I came across Jennifer Loncaric, a self-taught makeup artist from Regensburg, Germany currently living in New York. Her makeup style is unique and really fun.
She may be small in stature (5 ft tall), but this mom of 3 can slay some big deal makeup!
Jennifer is know as JennyLoncaric on twitter and x.jendoesmakeup.x on Instagram.
Q & A with Self-taught MUA Jennifer Loncaric
Q: How long have you enjoyed the art of makeup?
A: 16 years
Q:What sparked your interest in makeup?
A: I found some at my grandparents house in their bathroom cabinet, and after playing with it just lit up a light in me.
Q: How long did it take you to feel confident enough to show your work off?
A: 10 years, I was very shy at first as it wasn’t a huge thing in middle school to wear a lot of makeup let alone crazy colors!
Q: What technique has been your hardest to learn?
A: Double cut creases because I have hooded eyes.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?Working in a spa and doing makeup professionally.
A: I am currently attending beauty school for esthetics.
Q: For everyday makeup looks, do you like a natural or glam look?
A: Glam for sure!
Q: Whats your favorite makeup color combination
Coral and brown
Q: Do you like a small or dramatic eyeliner wing?
Dramatic all the way!
Q: Do you like working with cream or powder products?
Powder
Q: What type of eyeliner do you like to work with (gel, pencil, ect.)?
Gel
Q: If you had to pick between highlighter or blush, which one would you pick and why?
A: Highlighter! I love shining like a disco ball!
Q: Do you prefer setting powder or spray? Why?
A: Spray because I love to look dewy.
Q: How many makeup brushes do you own?
A: 58
Q: What’s your favorite brand currently?
A: Anastasia Beverly Hills
Q: Is there one beauty tool you can’t imagine living without?
A: Beauty blender
Q: How do you clean your makeup brushes?
A: Johnson’s baby soap
Q: If you could only use one eyeshadow palette for the rest of your life, which palette would you choose?
A: Hands down the “Etude” palette by saucebox cosmetics.
Q: Do you have a favorite lip color?
A: Mauve
Q: Lipstick or gloss?
A: Lipstick
Q: Matte or satin finished lips?
A: Matte
Q: Have you had any permanent makeup procedures?
A: No
Q:What has been your favorite creation thus far? What did you use to create it?
A: A northern lights look I did that was dedicated to my time spent in Alaska. I used the Morphe James Charles palette to create it.
Q: Have you ever experienced a funny makeup blooper?
A: I drop things all the time! One time I dropped an eyeliner and it drew a line down my face as it was falling. I couldn’t help but laugh.
Q: What tips can you give to someone that is struggling to learn?
A: Rome wasn’t built in a day. Never loose sight of why you do what you do and remember that makeup is supposed to be fun! Everyone’s are is unique to them so don’t get discouraged.
A Few Makeup Looks By Jennifer
What do you think of these makeup looks? If you have any questions for Jennifer, feel free to leave them in the comments below or reach out to her on her social media channels.
I love all of those looks! She’s amazing!
Thank you so much! I am so sorry I am just now seeing your comment!
Some of the makeup at the bottom there is just on another level! That is absolutely epic! I enjoyed the interview a lot!
Jennifer is absolutely talented in her make-up skills.It’s nice to read interviews like this so we can get to know the artists a little bit better.
I love that she’s self-taught. I’ve always found makeup to be such a tough thing to understand.
OMG. I can’t even imagine the skill and patience needed to do up your eyes like that. All of them were quite dramatic.
Wow, she is extremely talented. She has a bright future doing make up for sure. What an inspiring lady!
I am a makeup artist myself and I really admired your works. Keep up the good work dear.
I so love the makeup, if I can only imitate those pretty eyes!
I’m just impressed by the complexity of how you do makeup. I know it takes a whole lot of skill to be able to do it well. I would instantly fail at it for sure.
Nice post and I really enjoy reading this makeup interview. She is such a very skilled makeup artist and I love everything I see here.
This is really amazing artistry! You just made me so excited about the possibilities. Jennifer is an extraordinary talent.
I need to get a beauty blender! Her makeup is really well done, so professional and beautiful.
These makeup looks are super cool. Great job! x
Laura
What an honest interview. Laughed about how the idea lit up with her haha! Simple but that is how the world works.
Oh wow, she’s really good! The fox is cute, the skull is cool and I love the campfire and lake looks!