jaime pérez
Boston, Massachusetts
As a self-taught artist with two decades of experience, Jaime is known for making eyes stand
out—whether it’s brightening with corrector and concealer or tightlining for definition. You'll find him
sharing his talents at counter, photo shoots, and New York Fashion Week.
out—whether it’s brightening with corrector and concealer or tightlining for definition. You'll find him
sharing his talents at counter, photo shoots, and New York Fashion Week.
behind the
beauty
beauty
When did you know you wanted to work in beauty?
I didn’t dabble in makeup until I did theatre in college. Theatrical makeup grew my interest in beauty, and I decided to make it a career by working at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street in 2001. I realized I loved to empower women by making them feel better or excited about how they look.
I didn’t dabble in makeup until I did theatre in college. Theatrical makeup grew my interest in beauty, and I decided to make it a career by working at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street in 2001. I realized I loved to empower women by making them feel better or excited about how they look.
If you could time-travel to any era, which one would you pick?
Take me to the '70s! I want the feathered hair, bell-bottoms, butterfly collar, and lamé to hit the disco club scene. Haha! I was too young to really experience the time.
Take me to the '70s! I want the feathered hair, bell-bottoms, butterfly collar, and lamé to hit the disco club scene. Haha! I was too young to really experience the time.
What’s your favorite memory of working for the brand?
My first fashion week in NYC. I jumped in at the last minute and felt accomplished, motivated, and really fortunate to be part of the team and brand. What’s cool is that it's a time when so many creative people come together to put on a beautiful show.
My first fashion week in NYC. I jumped in at the last minute and felt accomplished, motivated, and really fortunate to be part of the team and brand. What’s cool is that it's a time when so many creative people come together to put on a beautiful show.
What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever visited?
Capri, Italy. The architecture, the cobblestone streets, the colors of the buildings, the mountains—it all combines the new with the old.
Capri, Italy. The architecture, the cobblestone streets, the colors of the buildings, the mountains—it all combines the new with the old.
What’s one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?
What’s one thing people would be surprised to learn about you? I used to perform in musicals throughout my 20s and was also part of a couple hip-hop dance crews in college.
What’s one thing people would be surprised to learn about you? I used to perform in musicals throughout my 20s and was also part of a couple hip-hop dance crews in college.
in his kit
extra eye repair cream
“I love this rich eye cream because it targets puffiness and dark circles. It’s the perfect makeup prep for dry skin.”
long-wear gel eyeliner
“This liner really makes the eyes stand out. You can go for Black Ink or Espresso Ink depending on your skin tone or preference.”
corrector
“This is our ultimate dark circle eraser. Just a small amount layered with concealer makes you look instantly more awake.”
highlighting powder
“When applying, I dip the Sheer Powder Brush into the powder and then spray it with Primer Plus Hydrating 3-in-1 Setting Spray to intensify the glow.”
Follow Jaime
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