Introducing Josh Galarza National Artist for DEX New York

Get to know Josh Galarza with his tips, tricks, and advice!

1. How did you get started with makeup?

I went to Art School in Puerto Rico and accidentally ended up becoming a makeup artist. I was discovered by the lead makeup artist of a telenovela in Puerto Rico and started my career with Telemundo and Univision as a makeup artist. From there, I worked on other telenovelas in Venezuela and Mexico. A few years later, I moved to Paris and began working for François Nars and attended Carita School of Beauty in the 16^th district of Paris for a year. In Paris, I worked on tons of glamorous events like Fashion Weeks in Paris, London, Milan, Berlin and even Tokyo. I worked on tons of couture shows, photo shoots, and campaigns for various designers across Europe.

After my jaunts across Europe, I moved to NYC to become the Color Director/ Lead National Makeup Artist for Estee Lauder. As the Color Director, I had the opportunity to work with top makeup artists in the industry, celebrities, the Golden Globes, Oscars, various Red Carpet Events, and several other top award shows.

Now, at DEX New York as a National Artist, strutting to Parisian house music in our private makeup studio, I work with clients one-on-one to help them create their own customized look. At DEX we focus on educating our clients, rather than just giving them the typical department store makeover.  I also do private makeup parties at DEX called “Girls Night Out”, Bridal Makeup, DEX Workshops, and red carpet events. I’m super busy, and love the boutique concept of making up!

2. How much of makeup is skin preparation?

It’s everything, GIRL! Without proper skincare, you won’t get the proper look. Extremely important! Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! I believe in eye creams and primers; they truly make a huge difference. Gotta get that face READY!

3. What is the best makeup tip you can give?

Use the right tools; without the right tools you won’t get the look you’re trying to achieve. It’s EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to always have your brows groomed and well done because they make 70% of the eye look (they are the frames of your eyes).

4. What is the biggest mistake you see women make?

A huge mistake is when a woman uses way too much blush and doesn’t use bronzers to balance out the blush, big issue!

5. What is the one thing that is a “makeup must” when running out the door in the morning?

Listen close hun, here are the three essentials…Powder, mascara, and a lip product. You can apply all of these under 60 seconds, no excuse to miss one!

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Stefanie Thompson

DEX New York Cosmetics, Inc.