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Blush: Meet the Cast

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Updated Jun 08, 2015 @ 12:22 pm
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The Contestants

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The new Lifetime reality competition series features nine established makeup professionals who are vying for the title of "Next Great Makeup Artist." In each episode they will be going head to head in makeup challenges-testing their beauty skills and personalities. The winner will score a contract with Max Factor, amp#36;100,000 and the opportunity to be part of the beauty team on an In Style photo shoot. “The difference with this show versus another reality show is you're playing with a person's face here," says show judge and In Style Fashion Director, Hal Rubenstein. "The show isn't step by step, but you do see the techniques that work and don't work. It's incredible what makeup can do, and you see how transformative it can be,” Keep clicking to meet the contestants!

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Maura "Mo" Lewitts

The outgoing Illinois native believes that her personality will make her standout from her competition. "She has overtly red hair-not the kind you are born with," says Rubenstein. Mo gained her expertise at two prestigious makeup schools and creates looks on a variety of famous faces, including Sarah Ferguson.

Rainell Chivonne
At age 6, the Brooklyn native knew she wanted to become a makeup artist when she saw a picture of Diana Ross and thought she needed more eye liner, so she drew in darker lines with a marker. Rainell-who has worked in fashion, television and print-has an alter ego she named “The Glamazon.”

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Farah Carter

The Las Vegas native believes there should be no rules when it comes to makeup. Farah’s career of 15 years includes stints at Estee Lauder and Chanel, gigs with stars like Julia Roberts and Pat Benatar, and creating runway looks for Donna Karan and Anna Sui. Rubenstein's first impression of Farah: "She doesn't look like anyone from Vegas!"

Nolan Makaawaawa
This charismatic California native has been in the industry for nearly 10 years and is always looking for ways to brush up his artistic skills.

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Sharzad Kiadeh

This California native dubbed herself a "Persian Princess" and gained her beauty experience at Chanel, MAC and Yves Saint Laurent. Sharzad is aiming to design a line of eco-friendly cosmetics.

Maxi
Known for his eccentric behavior, this L.A.-based makeup artist creates glamorous looks for celebrity clients like Christina Applegate, Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton. His work has also been featured in In Style and Essence. "With all of his costumes and get-ups, he was definitely the most in-your-face character," says Rubenstein.

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Jessica Millington

Born and raised in Louisiana, this mother-of-two moved to Dallas to pursue her passion in makeup artistry. After working in cosmetics retail, she decided to branch out and start her own business. Her credits includes fashion editorial, runway, television and bridal. "She's a pretty girl from Dallas who's there to do pretty faces," says Rubenstein.

Myke Michaels
This Emmy-nominated makeup artist created onscreen looks for shows like Mad TV and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and won an award for Best Special Makeup Effects in 2002.

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Todd Homme

He started experimenting with makeup at the age of four, and 10 years later he learned the makeup tricks and techniques that led him to create looks for drag pageants. After earning a degree at the Academy of Arts in San Francisco, he moved to New York where he utilized his expertise at MAC and Dior. "He's colorblind! He never used that as an excuse so we never judged him on it," says Rubenstein.

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Show Host: Vanessa Marcil

This Daytime Emmy winner made her TV debut on General Hospital and now stars in the hit show Las Vegas.

Cast Mentor: Charlie Green
The renowned makeup artist-who has worked with celebrities such as Jewel, Tyra Banks, Kelly Clarkson and Elizabeth Hurley, and created high-fashion looks for top fashion magazines-will help guide the cast to success.

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Judge: Hal Rubenstein

While the In Style Fashion Director is no stranger to television, this was his first stint as a judge in this setting. "It was interesting to watch the tensions and the alliances develop among the contestants, but they all bonded because of their talent," said Rubenstein. "These are all people who've made money being makeup artists. I expected a certain level of professionalism. I was curious to see who was willing to take a risk and stand by their work and how they presented themselves."

Judge: Joanna Schlip
The beauty expert has created makeup looks for stars like Eva Longoria Parker, Scarlett Johansson, Ellen Pompeo, Hilary Duff and Jessica Simpson. In addition to contributing to editorial features, runways and fashion advertising, Schlip also penned the how-to book, Glamour Gurlz: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Great Makeup and Gurl Smarts.

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