MEET MALE GROOMER - CHANTAL MOORE

Born and raised in San Francisco, celebrity male groomer Chantal Moore began working in the fashion industry at a young age. "I discovered fashion early on. I wore vintage clothes, false eyelashes, and red lipstick to school. I never expected to become a makeup artist - it just turned out that I had a natural ability."

For years Ms. Moore has studied the faces of beauty icons like Marlena Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor.  Fascinated by the transformations that take place with makeup, Ms. Moore used her experience as a model to segue into the makeup artist industry. Soon she began working with celebrities like Dave Navarro, Adam Goldberg, Kellan Lutz, George Clooney, Jared Leto, and more. EVOLUTIONMAN got to speak to Ms. Moore recently about her career.

Q: You're a celebrity male groomer - what do you love most about your job?

 A: I can't think of an aspect that isn't exciting about my job. Creative collaboration with a passionate team is exciting. Connecting with other artists and developing relationships. There are always surprises when you work with celebrities. You never quite know what you are going to get.

Q: What products are you addicted to at the moment, that you use on a daily basis on your clients?

 A: Primers that instantly perfect the texture of skin.

Q: What are some of the most basic (yet really important) skincare tips you have for men?

 A: Exfoliation. It all begins with the canvas and has to be smooth and clean.

Q: Any skincare DON'Ts for men?

A: Don't make the mistake of going out without sunscreen.

Photo Couresy of
Ryan Kwanten

Q: Why do you think men are finally realizing makeup isn't just for women anymore?

A:

-->Societal changes...the media....this is the reality television generation in which the "Average Joe" can become a reality star overnight. Everyone wants their blemishes and imperfections improved or erased, at the end of the day. Everyone is starting to get ready for their 15 minutes...

Q: Have there been any celebrities gracing the pages of magazines and looking sharp thanks to EVMAN?

A: I've used EVMAN most recently on Ryan Kwanten from True Blood.

Q: Lastly, what public figure do you think perfectly exemplifies the modern man?

A: Tom Ford comes to mind...

To get Ms. Moore's daily beauty must-haves, read more about Moisture Protect SPF 20.

EVMAN would like to thank Chantal Moore and Cloutier Remix for the interview and biography on Ms. Moore.

Urban Sanctuary & The St Bernard Project

EVOLUTIONMAN had the distinct pleasure of taking part in Urban Sanctuary’s Jetsetter Lounge in Beverly Hills. Celebrities, such as Ryan Cabrera, Kathy Hilton, Niecy Nash, and Grant Show, roamed the aisles of this pop-up store that featured luxury brands like EVOLUTIONMAN. Jet Blue sponsored the event, allowing access for to the newest brands that have raised the bar on fashion, technology, leisure, and lifestyle products for the trendy traveler. Participants included The Naked Grape, Kid Dangerous, Vitaforce, ThinkThin, Closets for Causes, and many more.

Several celebrities in attendance met with Marco Berardini and Valerie Patton of EVOLUTIONMAN, including Grant Show, Ryan Cabrera, Estella Warren, Kahu Kahuanui, Garrett Backstrom, Barbara Alyn Woods, Reef Karim, Vincent DePaul, Nester Serrano, Erig La Salle, and Tim Daly. Cedric Martinez was spotted leaving Urban Sanctuary with a bag of EVMAN goodies in tow.

Proceeds from sales benefited the St. Bernard Project, a non-profit organization whose mission is to remove physical, mental, and emotional barriers for people struggling to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. 

With Urban Sanctuary alone, EVOLUTIONMAN was able to raise enough funds to provide a bathtub for a new home that houses a family still displaced by Hurricane Katrina. To learn how you can help rebuild the homes and lives of families in the New Orleans area, please visit www.thestbernardproject.org today.

Billy Zane on Sustainability

Ecofabulous.com is the online authority for stylish, sustainable living - your inside source for all things both "eco" and fabulous." Founder Zem Joaquin likes to make sure ecofabulous products meet three criteria:  1) The product and process to manufacture it are toxin-free for personal health and the environment   2) When the product has fulfilled its life duties, it biodegrades or has a plan for its next life   3) The product exemplifies superior quality and aesthetic design - basically, does it work as well as look good? 

Ecofabulous was recently able to interview Hollywood actor Billy Zane, in collaboration with the eBay Green Team, to bring you his top ecofabulous picks as part of the Tastemaker Top Ten Series. Naturally, EVMAN made the list. Courtesy of ecofabulous.com, here's a few thoughts on how Billy Zane lives sustainably.

ecofabulous: What makes you feel ecofabulous?

Billy Zane: I feel ecofabulous when I create an art piece many times more valuable than the sum of all its discarded parts.

ecofabulous: At ecofabulous, we often talk about the value (for your pocket book and the planet) of buying pre-owned and vintage. Is there anything you're shopping for that's pre-owned lately?

Billy Zane: I buy vintage clothes often as my style and sensibilities are pretty retro. I prefer vintage boots, watches, ties, and often find vintage and antique items make better gifts. They are well made, often by hand with better ratios of precious metals, and feel like one of a kind. [I buy] vintage frames for shades and specks always – just better looking, better weight, and sense of style. These are my natural inclinations and preferences. I’m so glad they could align with the current logic of environmentalism.

Which EVMAN product made Billy Zane's top picks? 

The EVMAN Recycled Tire Bag - fashioned from recycled innertubes, each bag is handmade in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.The material is durable, stain-proof, and waterproof. Of the bag, Billy Zane says, "I think this item is quite clever. Looks smart too!"


How else does EVOLUTIONMAN live sustainably? We are proud that all of our recyclable tubes are made with post-consumer recycled materials. Our boxes use paper generated from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and bear the SFI logo. We also source and manufacture all of our products locally in the United States. This is proof positive that environmental can be stylish.

About Billy Zane: Best known for his achievements as an actor in over 80 films and television shows including Memphis Belle, Dead calm, Tombstone, Sniper, Zoolander, Orlando, The Phantom, Twin peaks and of course Titanic, Billy Zane has been dedicated to developing and promoting his passion for social activism. A partner in the top convergent media distribution platform Radioactive Giant, Billy enables not only the agendas and initiatives of his fellow artists, politicians, activists, leaders and citizens, but also his personal project due to launch officially this September internationally on all digital platforms; It is, quite simply and refreshingly…A Good News Network.

EVOLUTIONMAN would like to thank ecofabulous for the information in this post. All information provided about Mr. Zane and ecofabulous is property of ecofabulous.com. For the original interview, and to read more of Mr. Zane's Tastemaker Picks, please click here.

Meet Male Groomer - Sonia Lee



 "I find beauty in everything," says male groomer Sonia Lee, "If people feel great after I do their makeup, it makes me feel great and happy." Her openness to experiment, coupled with her broad skills to achieve the right effect, allow Lee to explore a variety of projects and achieve the full depth of her skill.

Ms. Lee, who was born and raised in Seoul, believes that to be beautiful is to like one's self and feel confident. In her sixteen years of experience as a professional makeup artist and male groomer, enhanced by a background in studying fashion design and working on films, Ms. Lee has created a diverse world of beautiful people, including male celebrities Neil Patrick Harris, Kevin Bacon, Woody Harrelson, and Chris Rock - just to name a few. EVOLUTIONMAN had an opportunity to chat with Ms. Lee. 

Q: How did you get your start in the makeup and grooming industry?

 A: I studied art and fashion in Korea. One of my teachers suggested I transition into makeup as I had an eye for beauty. I then attended the best makeup school in Korea. Due to my skills, Amore and Judanhak are the two companies that influenced me to come to Los Angeles.

Q: What is the most exciting aspect of your job?

 A: It is exciting meeting artists and creative people. It's always a nice surprise when you become someone's makeup artist after working with them for the first time.

Q: What products are you addicted to at the moment, that you use on a daily basis on your clients?

 A: I love lip balms and bronzers to create a healthy glow.

Q: What are some of the most basic (yet really important) skincare tips you have for men?

 A: Good sleep, exercise, and nutrition. Also, it is important to find out what type of skin you have, then use the right products.

Q: Any skincare DON'Ts for men?

A: A common mistake is men thinking skincare is just for women. It is equally important for men to care for their skin. Skin is skin!

Andrew Garfield - Golden Globes

Q: Why do you think men are finally realizing makeup isn't just for women anymore?

A: It's the same as plastic surgery these days, it's more public and popular to use makeup for men. They are wishing to look younger and fresher as well. Smooth fresh skin, shiny eyes, and gorgeous hair have always been desired, and it is now more widely accepted to use products for men to achieve these effects.

Q: Have there been any celebrities gracing the pages of magazines and looking sharp thanks to EVMAN?

A: Neil Patrick Harris, Anthony Hopkins, Geoffrey Rush, Andrew Garfield... I've been using it for red carpet and press.

Q: Lastly, what public figure do you think perfectly exemplifies the modern man?

A: Andrew Garfield exemplifies a true gentleman. He's a successful young man with a great caring manner about him. He happens to be tall and handsome as well. :)

To get Ms. Lee's daily beauty must-haves, read more about Lip Balm SPF 15 and Moisture Protect SPF 20 Bronze.

EVMAN would like to thank Sonia Lee and Executive Artists Management Los Angeles for the interview and biography on Ms. Lee.