Scene-stealing glamour is celebrity makeup artist Darais’ passion. He elevates makeup to an art form and is passionate about helping women everywhere find their inner-superstar.

Known for his signature red carpet looks, Darais is a favorite among Hollywood’s elite. Salma Hayek, Kristen Bell, Ellen Page, Emma Roberts, Sissy Spacek, Cher, Jennifer Beals, Hillary Duff, Pink, Brittany Snow, Kelly Osbourne, Janice Dickinson, Paris Hilton and Zoe Cassavetes all flock to Darais for gorgeous makeup that stands up to the glare of awards show flashbulbs.

Darais has also provided edgy, artful makeup for photographer David La Chapelle and music videos like Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl” and Pink’s “Stupid Girls”. Darais believes that educating clients about their facial structure and features is essential to discovering the makeup options and techniques that enhance their beauty the most. His philosophy is clear: proportion, balance, composition and color theory are the artistic principles behind every great makeup look.

“Makeup magic happens when light takes darkness by surprise,” says Darais. Nominated with key makeup artist Billy B for “Best Makeup” at the MTV Video Music Awards, Darais's show-stopping looks have appeared at the Oscars, the Emmys, on America's Next Top Model and in movies, magazines and more.

Darais is Lancôme's impresario of color on the West Coast, ready to affect emotions, moods and attitudes for each client he touches and every sensational look he creates.