Joana Ascenso

Freelance Makeup Artist, Beauty Editor & Educator

London, England, United Kingdom

About

With an extensive freelance career, my artistry in makeup has graced faces in diverse sectors such as fashion, editorial, advertising, and film. My skills in fashion and retail have been honed through years of practical experience, contributing to my adeptness in understanding client visions and translating them into striking visual statements. My craft extends beyond the palette, encompassing a keen insight into industry trends and a commitment to creating looks that resonate on screen and in print. The organizations and individuals I collaborate with benefit from my ability to adapt and innovate, ensuring each project captures the essence of timeless beauty.

Experience

  • Freelance Makeup Artist at London Symphony Orchestra
    Aug 2017 - Present · 9 yrs

  • Freelance Makeup Artist at Jo's Makeup Art
    Mar 2003 - Present · 23 yrs 5 mos

    I paint faces! Specializing in natural skin and pops of colour. I work with clients across various areas of fashion including editorial, beauty and advertising and film. Editorial and Advertising: Juraster, Bluebella, Tala, New Look, Sweaty Betty, Wallis, &Isla, Wolf & Whistle, Playful Promises, Donatella Balsamo Jewellery, Dreamingless Magazine, House of Solo, Sustainable Fashion Journal, Valour, See.7, Rebel, Southern Golf, Cosmopolitan Online, Ekoakete News Online, Nupe Mag Online, Pants to Poverty, Youth Health Talk Film/TV: London Symphonic Orchestra, Short "The Light", Feature "Streams in Blue", Youth Health Talk Comedy Virals Commercials Music Videos: Maleek Berry, Gunrose, Michael Chitoe, Helena Silva Photographers/Clients: Daniel Fraser, Rachel Marques, Wash Media, Stefan Yap, Namal Lanka, Hughes Models, Boost!Photoshoots, DreamCoat Productions, Media Trust, Boom Models, Estudio N, Pedro Pinto Productions, Zeno G.Productions, Chew-Z Productions, Elle4Lisa, World Gold Council, Reina Cosmetics, Vidal Sasson, Pants To Poverty, Ivy Scarlett Fashion Designs, ACTA Teatro, Jouavel Productions, Fabric Flavours

  • Freelance Makeup Artist at Bluebella Ltd
    Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Freelance Makeup Artist at New Look
    Sep 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Freelance Makeup Artist for &Isla at Dawson Forte Cashmere
    Aug 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos