Johnny Weir has never been the sort of figure skater that follows a predictable path. He has always played by his own rules in a sport that can sometimes be cruel to anyone who veers from the script. In the world of figure skating, it's not enough to be able to land a triple axle. Program composition includes everything from music and costume selection to makeup.
We're thrilled that 2010 Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir recently shared his thoughts on everything from makeup to skincare with Beauty Bylines™. Because when it comes to makeup, Johnny Weir has very definite opinions on his favorites!
Beauty411: Makeup contributes to the overall "look" of your costume and the story you're trying to tell. Do you work with a makeup artist to help achieve a certain look as you develop a program? What is that process like?
Johnny Weir: Joey Camasta from M•A•C NYC gives me so many amazing techniques and ideas when he does my makeup. He is a true master of his craft as a makeup artist. I usually tell him what the story is behind my performances and he helps me evolve my look, even if it’s just changing the color of my bronzer.
Beauty411: How much makeup do you have and what do you store it in it for travel purposes?
JW: I am such a bulk buyer so I usually have about three pounds of make-up at all times. Make-up is only fresh for about six months so after that time I always throw it away and I get new brushes every year and of course I sanitize them after every use. When I travel I keep all my make-up in a beautiful Louis Vuitton makeup case that I got as a gift from a fan in Japan. It is a wonderful little case. (Ed. note: I totally agree! That LV makeup case is gorgeous!)
Beauty411: What are some of your tried and true products that hold up to the demands of a figure skater?
JW: I think the first important thing to remember is that you must wash and moisturize twice a day and change your regimen between day and night. I use amazing face washes and moisturizers from Ren and great eye creams from Helena Rubenstein and Cle de Peau and for really dry areas that come from always working in the cold, I use La Crème from Cle de Peau. It smells amazing. To refresh my skin I always use Shu Uemura’s Depsea face water in mint.
I’d say the one constant daily beauty essential I have though is M•A•C’s blot powder, you can be shine free and camera ready in two seconds, which is important for me while I’m shooting my own reality show, “Be Good Johnny Weir.”
Beauty411: How long does it typically take to apply your makeup before a competition?
JW: Before a competition I use my makeup and hair preparation as a de-stress period. I turn on some trashy movie or series and get myself together. I usually take an hour to get ready, but I know I could do it in ten minutes if need be. I enjoy the process of makeup and going from normal Johnny to glam Johnny, so I elongate it as much as possible. Sometimes it’s hard to apply things evenly if you’re already shaking with nerves for the competition!
Johnny Weir will be competing in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver in the Men's Figure Skating event starting February 16th. As a three-time U.S. National Figure Skating Champion and World Medalist, Johnny Weir is one of the superstars of figure skating. You can also catch Johnny in the Sundance Channel original documentary series, BE GOOD JOHNNY WEIR, which airs Mondays at 10:30pm EST. A special thank you to Heather Park of MAC Global Communications, who helped facilitate this interview.
Johnny has beautiful skin, and I totally envy his lashes! This was so great to read, i wondered what products he used. I love his show "Be Good Johnny Weir", he just seems so genuine and sweet. Hope we'll see more of him!
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Posted by: daphne | March 27, 2010 at 10:46 AM