When you're a creative who draws inspiration from art, culture, history and life, its a little hard to entice the creative juices to flow when you're looking at the same four walls day in and out, living the life of lockdown in a global pandemic.

So, how to you muster up the motivation to self-inspire? We ask Lan Nguyen Grealis, Makeup Artist and Author

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects, some of which she shares how she has done in the light of lockdown in todays episode.

You can find Lan @LansLondon and through Eighteen Management

This episode of the Beaute Industrie Podcast was brought to you by Issada Mineral Cosmetics & Clinical Skincare. To learn more about how the Issada Mineral Makeup and skincare range can benefit your clinic or salon, visit issada.com today.

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