Brigitte Reiss-Andersen is one of the world’s most respected and accomplished makeup artists, with the rare privilege of enjoying a top position in two forums: the fashion arena and the celebrity world. This background gives her a uniquely expansive view of beauty today. Brigitte sees makeup as an important tool for women to improve not only how they are perceived by others but also how they view themselves.

With more than 200 magazine covers to her credit, Brigitte is known for her brilliant creative expression and virtuosity of range. She got her training with such legendary photographers as Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton, David Seidner, Albert Watson and Hans Feurer in 1980’s Paris.

After relocating to New York, Brigitte expanded her collaboration with top photographers like Patrick Demarchelier, Herb Ritts, Arthur Elgort, Annie Leibovitz and Irving Penn, and with the new generation represented by Michael Thompson, Norman Jean Roy, Alexi Lubomirski, Greg Kadel and Regan Cameron.

It takes a great team to make great pictures. Brigitte has collaborated with the renowned fashion editors Grace Coddington, Paul Cavaco and Tonne Goodman, and she has worked side by side with elite hair stylists Serge Normant, Sally Herschberger, Orlando Pita and Chris MacMillan.

Brigitte’s industry status and talent have attracted an A-list client base, including twelve Oscar winners from Meryl Streep to Hilary Swank, as well as Grammy winners Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Sheryl Crow and Fergie.  Among her most loyal clients are actresses Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, Rachel Weisz and Catherine Deneuve.

Brigitte Reiss-Andersen’s covers, fashion and beauty stories are featured in top magazines such as Allure, Numero, Vogue, Glamour and InStyle.

Her talent for interpreting and expressing concepts with brushes and color, coupled with her vast fashion experience, make her a proven expert and influential presence in the field of beauty, glamour and image making.