Chris Scott

CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco–based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his 30-year career, Chris has applied his artistry to top models from around the world and had the honor of working with legends including Sir Paul McCartney, Vice President Al Gore, Vice President Kamala Harris, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou, and Olympic gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi.

As the creator and host of the TV show Makeup Gourmet (2008–2010) and a leading Chanel Beauté National Artist for more than two decades, Chris has shared his expertise with audiences and professionals alike. He also designed and taught the Fashion Makeup course at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Chris is the founder of Makeup Gourmet Cosmetics, a line dedicated to providing everyone access to high-quality, ethically produced, “green” makeup and skincare—proudly made in the USA.

He is the author of three acclaimed books:

FACE WITH A HEART: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup — an international #1 Amazon bestseller (2014)

The Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skincare and Makeup (2003)

How a Makeup Artist Becomes a Successful Business (2019)

Favorite saying: “The grass is always greener where you water it.”