Work Experience:

Pat McGrath/Pat McGrath Labs (2012-2022) NYC/LA

  • Full-time Makeup Assistant to Pat

  • Director of Global Education and Artistry of Pat McGrath Labs

Make-up Designory School (2008 - 2011) NYC

  • Makeup Instructor

MAC Cosmetics (2003-2008) NY

  • Makeup Artist, Keyholder, Mac Pro Team Artist

Jennifer Lombardo is an American Makeup Artist, specializing in beauty, editorial, live shows, and fashion. Currently dividing her time between Los Angeles and Amsterdam, Jennifer's journey into the world of makeup artistry was sparked by her early fascination with fashion, music videos, and photography. Immersed in the imagery of heavy metal magazines and supermodels that adorned her teenage bedroom walls, she found her calling in a career that marries beauty with a rock ā€˜n’ roll edge.

With over two decades of experience, Jennifer has established herself as a leader in the industry, proficient in delivering makeup applications and techniques across various mediums, including touring artists, live stage performances, red carpet events, publications, press junkets, editorial shoots, television appearances, runway shows, and campaigns.

Jennifer's impressive client roster includes renowned musicians such as Steven Tyler, Cyndi Lauper, Jessie Ware, Kathleen Hanna, Garth Brooks, and James Taylor. She has graced the backstage of countless runway shows in fashion capitals like New York, London, Milan, and Paris, executing looks for esteemed designers including Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Versace, Valentino, Givenchy, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, Prada, Victoria's Secret, Calvin Klein, and more. Behind the scenes, Jennifer is often found enhancing the natural beauty of iconic faces such as Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Stella Maxwell, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Amber Valletta, and many others.

Jennifer's career highlights include serving as a Full-time Makeup Assistant to Pat McGrath for 10 years, as well as holding the position of Director of Global Education and Artistry at Pat McGrath Labs, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the brand's education and artistic vision. Prior to this, Jennifer served as a Makeup Instructor at Make-up Designory School in NYC, and honed her skills as a Makeup Artist, Keyholder, and Mac Pro Team Artist at MAC Cosmetics.

Despite her illustrious career, Jennifer's passion for makeup artistry continues to flourish. Fueled by her unwavering dedication to creativity and the pursuit of new challenges, she remains at the forefront of her craft, ever-evolving and inspiring those around her.