Reiva Cruze

Reiva Cruze has been a professional make-up artist for over eight years. She was born in Seattle, then moved to New York to study at Make-Up Designory. Ms. Cruze’s television credits include the 2009 Tony Awards, CNBC, the Today Show, PBS, and the Food Network. Her extensive print and fashion work includes clients like Corduroy Magazine, High Times, menswear retail fashion publications MR and DNR, Birdy & Grace, whatswear.com, Anoname Jeans, Bridgette, and Custo Barcelona. Ms. Cruze has also worked as a contributing editor for Lucire Magazine since 2007, where she writes about the make-up trends that are hot on the runway each season. Ms. Cruze has been a dedicated and valued member of the Make-Up Designory staff since 2006. She is currently working as MUD’s Lead Make-Up Artist in New York, where she leads workshops and seminars. In addition, she develops and conducts cosmetics training seminars in Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, the Dominican Republic, and other sites around the world.

Articles by this Author

Make-Up Designory at IMATS 2010
June 29, 2010

Doing Make-up for the 64th Annual TONY Awards
June 17, 2010

Make-up Trends: The ‘90s Are Back!
April 27, 2010

How to Create a Flawless Bridal Make-up Look
April 6, 2010

My Three All-Time Favorite MUD Products
March 23, 2010

Lady Gaga Poker Face Video “How to” Make-up Tutorial: Part 2, Eyes and Lips
March 18, 2010

Lady Gaga Poker Face Video “How to” Make-up Tutorial: Part 1, Face and Cheeks
March 18, 2010

82nd Annual Academy Awards: Bringing It Back to “Old Hollywood Glam”
March 8, 2010

A Simple Guide to Finding the Perfect Lip Color
February 18, 2010

52nd Annual Grammy Awards Make-up: Lady Gaga
February 3, 2010

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