Allow us to reintroduce ourselves, our name is Beauty Beat. The Loop Mag team took a mini-hiatus from creating our iconic Beauty Beat sessions, but rest assured, we are back in action. To re-kick things off, we started with a bang. Celebrity makeup artist and Co-Founder of Bad Brides Club, Elena Miglino, has worked with icons like the recent 9-time Grammy-nominated artist, Billie Eilish and actress/singer, Jackie Cruz.

In an industry where beauty often feels predefined, Elena Miglino is reshaping the narrative by embracing individuality and authentic expression. From crafting understated, natural looks for Billie to indulging in full-glam creations with Jackie, Elena’s artistry celebrates the unique vision each client brings to the table. Her journey through the entertainment world has not only highlighted her exceptional talent but also her unwavering belief in the transformative power of makeup. With a career that has whisked her around the globe, filling passports and hearts alike, Elena continues to make her mark on the beauty landscape—one brushstroke at a time.

Elena’s journey into the world of beauty began with a leap into freelance work, predominantly alongside musicians who were shaping the sound—and look—of a new generation. Collaborating with talents like Billie Eilish offered Elena a canvas to explore the many definitions of beauty. “Working with Billie taught me that natural is beautiful, and that’s how she felt best,” Elena reflects. This contrasted vividly with her experiences with clients like Jackie Cruz, who reveled in full-glam moments and the creativity that came with them. “We had so much fun creating looks,” she recalls fondly.

These diverse collaborations underscored a vital lesson: beauty is profoundly personal. In an era when the red carpet was once dominated by a few signature looks, Elena witnessed a transformation within the industry toward celebrating individual expression. “Each artist I worked with had their own vision of what beauty meant to them,” she notes. This realization not only broadened her artistic horizons but also deepened her appreciation for makeup’s power to boost confidence and help clients feel like the best version of themselves. Feeling fortunate to be part of this evolution, Elena embraces her role in empowering others through her craft.

Elena’s artistry has been profoundly shaped by her journeys across the globe, each destination adding a new hue to her creative spectrum. “I feel so blessed that I have been all over the world,” she reflects. Her career has whisked her from touring with musicians to serving as a brand ambassador and beautifying destination weddings—experiences that have kept her passport perpetually filled. “In fact, after I ran out of pages, I changed my last name to my married name and kept that passport as a timestamp to my makeup career,” she reminisces in an interview with Loop.

Every city she visits leaves an indelible mark on her approach to beauty. Paris taught her that “being chic is quiet,” where a simple red lip and bare eye can perfectly complement jeans and a sweater. Italy, forever close to her heart, instilled in her the timeless glamour of Sophia Loren and the essence of la dolce vita. “A Sophia Loren la dolce vita glamour is forever my favorite,” she admits. In Taipei, she received a deep education in skincare, absorbing lessons that shifted her focus to prioritizing skin first when working with clients. “I think I absorbed so much of it and always think about skin first,” Elena emphasizes. These cultural immersions have cemented her philosophy of enhancing natural beauty, ensuring that every face she touches reflects both her global inspirations and a personalized touch.