A Chat with Creator of LORAC, Carol Shaw
By Courtney Kretchman
Well known in Hollywood for creating behind-the-scenes beauty magic, Carol Shaw is one of our favorite local treasures. Longtime makeup artist, turned entrepreneur, Shaw brings timeless red carpet tools to beauty consumers via LORAC cosmetics.

BEAUTYNEWSLA: Was creating a product line always part of your plan?
CAROL SHAW: No, it wasn’t. I was a working makeup artist, but after years of struggling with my own ultra-sensitive skin and dealing with my celebrity clients’ sensitive skin, I had a heart’s desire to create a makeup that was extremely gentle, non-irritation, and looked and felt like real skin!
BNLA: We’re huge fans of your eye shadows – Do you have a personal favorite product in the line?
CS: I love my eye shadows, too. However, I can’t live without my oil-free wet/dry powder makeup. It instantly makes my skin look even and silky-smooth… without making me break out!
BNLA: Is there anything known as the LORAC signature product? Any cult faves so-to-speak?
CS: All of LORAC’s complexion products do very well. A cult favorite is the LORAC “TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer.” Celebrities, makeup artists and women everywhere tell me how much they love this product!
BNLA: As you know, LA is the forefront of red carpet beauty & glam… We’ve already gotten through the Golden Globes and SAG. What beauty trends should we be looking forward to for the Oscars next month?
CS: You will always see glamorous red lips on the red carpet with lashes and eye liner. You will also probably see smoky eyes paired with light lips.
BNLA: Are you doing any nominees or presenters? If so, can you give us any hints about their looks?
CS: I have a couple of people pending, can’t say yet. My signature look is smoky dark eyes with glowing bronze skin and light glossy lips.










