Janice Tunnell and Denise Tunnell, Proprietors of Illusions Cosmetics

Janice Tunnell

Celebrity Makeup Artist/Beauty Expert

Janice Tunnell, is ushering in a new day in the world of beauty, a celebrated makeup artist, Janice is leveling the playing field for women of color to achieve their highest level of beauty with an arsenal of beautiful color palettes and the coveted knowledge of how-to use them. Tunnell's background spans many facets of entertainment including film, television, print and music videos and she is bringing her tricks of the trade to the world for everyone to enjoy.

Janice's goal, as a makeup artist, is to teach her clients how to achieve their greatest level of beauty through knowing their skin well enough to select the best shades and understanding application techniques to achieve a stunning and flawless look. As a makeup artist to the stars of film and television, Janice consults with clients whose livelihood hinges on their looks. She boasts an impressive list of film credits including, The Wedding Crashers, National Treasure, XXX 2: State of The Union, The Gospel, Step Up, The Visiting, Fighting Temptations, The Notebook, and more. Tunnell's experience in television includes high profile programs such as The Grammy Awards, The Stellar Awards, The Preakness Stakes for ESPN, The NBA All Star Games, BET, MTV, VH1 as well as several noted commercials. Her clients include Carmello Anthony, Brandy, Destiny's Child, Kerry Washington, Yolanda Adams, Dan Marino, Kmart, Nike, NAACP, Budweiser, and Brand Jordan. She also has assisted some of the greatest makeup artists in the industry, including, Reggie Wells, Oprah Winfrey's personal artist. When asked why so many film studios and celebrities trust her expertise, she explains "For me giving advice and helping people is the most joyous thing in the world. When I'm called to do a job, we do it with perfection, but what I like to do is leave my clients with the knowledge of how to do it for them selves in everyday life. I make clients 'beauty experts' in their own right."

Janice Tunnell earned a degree in Accounting & Business Management from North Carolina State University and studied makeup at Von Lee School Esthetics. She honed her skills working with various cosmetic lines such as Bobbi Brown, Tony & Tina, and Smashbox Cosmetics. She also has offered her masterful skills at several New York and LA Fashion Week events.

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Denise Tunnell

Celebrity Makeup Artist/Beauty Expert

Denise Tunnell, is raising the bar in the world of beauty. An accomplished makeup artist and aesthetician, whose expertise is grounded in the science of healthy skin, is leading the movement for women of color to empower themselves with the basis of true beauty, the best and most flawless skin they can personally achieve.

Tunnell's goal, is to help all women reach the epitome of their natural beauty with consistent proper skin care, which minimizes the need for makeup as a "cover-up". She says, "All women are beautiful, but some have trouble identifying the best way to take care of their skin, my philosophy is when you tap into the beauty within, it creates a natural glow that is so gorgeous you only need a touch of makeup to enhance it. That may sound strange as a makeup artist, encouraging clients to use minimal make up, but my dream is that all women will discover their highest level of beauty and that is only possible with great skin care."

As a makeup artist to the stars of film, television and popular music, Denise consults with clients whose livelihood hinges on their looks. She's worked with artist such as Terrence Howard, Vivica A. Fox, Boris Kodjoe, Nona Gaye, Lonette McKee, Keith David, TI, Anna Maria Horsford, Josh Henderson, Melba Moore and Tess Harper to name a few. She has worked with NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox News Affiliates and boasts impressive film credits including Broken Bridges, The Gospel, Stomp The Yard, Daddy's Little Girls, ATL, Big Fish, Idlewild, The Fighting Temptations and Hustle & Flow. When asked why so many film studios trust her expertise, Tunnell explains "When you see a film, the actors are magnified 1000 times larger than life on that screen. What I do with skin care, makeup choice, as well as techniques of application, is to create the look of flawless skin and everybody wants that look. The good news is I teach clients how to achieve that look everyday."

Denise Tunnell earned a degree in Accounting & Business Management from North Carolina State University and studied skin care at The International School of Skin and Nail Care in Atlanta. She honed her skills freelancing with cosmetic lines such as MAC, Bobbi Brown, Paula Dorf, and Giorgio Armani.

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