Ryan Roberts

Makeup Artist

Specialties: Makeup Artist for Bridal, Fashion and Commercial.  

With an impressive 27 years in the beauty industry, Ryan brings high-impact artistry, visionary technique, and a deep passion for transformation to everything he does—from the bridal suite to the fashion runway.
Ryan’s journey began in the theater, where the magic of character transformation sparked a love for makeup that has since evolved into a dynamic career in beauty, editorial, SFX, body painting, and more. Now with 4 years on the Cotton Rouge & Company team, Ryan is known for blending creativity with precision—and making every client feel like they’ve stepped onto a red carpet.
His specialties range from high-fashion editorial makeup to TV/film and prosthetics, and his experience in theatre, runway, and music video makeup makes him one of the most versatile artists on the team. Whether he’s airbrushing full body art or crafting a flawless soft glam bridal look, Ryan infuses each application with intention, story, and artistry that transforms.
Clients love his clean, glowing skin work, sultry smokey eyes, and his signature aesthetic: “clean, classic, and expensive.” But he’s also known for something else—his calm, collected energy and delightfully OCD makeup setup… which he’ll still manage to mess up by accidentally dropping a brush or two.

Go-to products in his kit?
MAC Fix+ (multi-use magic)
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré
(hydrating, non-greasy skin prep + primer)
Clear gloss (versatile for lips or wet editorial lids)
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfectors (his ride-or-die highlighter—RIP to the brand!)
And he’ll always advocate for gel eyeliner and exfoliation as the keys to long-lasting, flawless makeup.

Dream celeb client? Drew Barrymore. “She just seems like the most genuine, fun person to spend glam time with.”
Personal mantra:
​ “It’s not how you start—it’s how you finish.”

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