
DMKC ProPanel
The only way to truly test any cosmetic is to place it in the hands of professionals. DMK Cosmetics are fortunate to have a world class group of industry professional makeup artists who test, evaluate and teach makeup.
The ProPanel has been valuable in performing tests and evaluations on all DMK Cosmetic products to assure the quality, workmanship and superior formulation of all products we manufacture.
Our Pro Panel consist of the following professionals:
United States
Brad Look - Pro Panel Coordinator
Emmy Award winning make-up artist for Star Trek: Voyager's Threshold, Bradley has eight other Emmy nominations to his credit. He has also previously been nominated for the Hollywood Makeup Guild Awards.
Born in Peoria, Illinois, Brad now lives in Southern California. Besides being a Journeyman with the Makeup Artist and Hairstylists Union, Local 706, Brad has taught classes for UCLA and other national universities. Brad's Master's Degree in Make-up from the College Conservatory of Music has enabled him to teach the art of film and television make-up internationally.
Brad has worked on Flintstones: Viva Rock Vegas, A Woman Named Jackie, Deep Space Nine, Congo, Voyager, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, Star Trek: Undiscovered Country and Enterprise, and many other Hollywood productions.
Brad has also written numerous articles on make-up, including co-writing the book, Star Trek: Aliens & Artifacts.
Chris Payne
Chris is a former Hollywood based make-up artist who has worked on television shows including CSI, NCIS, Nip/Tuck, Grey’s Anatomy and Lost. He has also worked on films including Star Trek (winner of the 2010 Academy Award for Best Make-up), Harold and Kumar 2, The Eye and Untraceable.
He is a talented professional and is also a very helpful mentor and teacher to up-and-coming artists.
Richard Mayberry
An expert in cosmetic raw materials and one of the world ‘s best formulators for special effects products, Richard has been interested in cosmetic arts, formulation, and special effects since he could walk. Moving to Hollywood found him applying special effects make-up on hit US TV series, Heroes. Prior to this, Richard has also applied special effects make-up for One of Them (2003) and The Usual Suspects (1995). He also worked on the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) and made cameo appearances in The Fellowship of the Ring and in The Return of the King. Additionally, he was a special effects painter for The Prophecy: Forsaken (2005) and Hellraiser: Deader (2005). When Richard first started using DMK Cosmetics, his first comment was, “Yes-ah-Pleese!” Richard continues to be excited by DMKC and is one of our biggest promoters. He loves the fact DMKC can be used in special effects, on latex and gel appliances with ease of application and perfect skin tone matching.
Glen Alen
Emmy Award nominated make-up artist for Days of our lives.
Specialising in film, television and stage make-up, Glen Alen is a journeyman with the Makeup Artist and Hairstylists Union, Local 706. Exposed to a variety make-up products and working conditions, Glen has found DMK cosmetics to be among the finest of products.
Kevin Haney
Kevin Haney is a premier Hollywood make-up artist with an impressive resume of awards and credits. Working on such films as Alice in Wonderland, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Men in Black II, Addams Family Values and Cocoon, Kevin also has a long list of television credits. Winner of the prestigious Oscar for best make-up on Driving Miss Daisy, he has also won Saturn Awards, BAFTA Awards, Cable Ace Awards and 3 Emmy’s. Kevin likes “good make-up” and touts DMK Cosmetics as great for the special effects industry.
BARRY KOPER
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Spain
Marc Walter
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Germany
Taskin Desizoglu
Taskin Denizoglu is one of Germany’s most sought after make-up professionals. His passion for cosmetic arts has lead him to becoming one of the top premier make-up professionals in Europe. His is experienced in every aspect of make-up including television, production, theatre, corrective and motion picture. With an extensive resume and a long list of German as well as European celebrity clients, Taskin is a wonderful educator and also provides his professional make-up services in his own studio. Taskin is a devoted DMK Cosmetics advocate and works with clients who have had their lives changed as a result of his talents.
Finland
Riitta Saukkonen
Riitta Saukkonen has worked as a freelance make-up artist for Casa Gracet Ltd, a professional cosmetic and equipment distribution company, in Helsinki, Finland, since 2002.
Her role as make-up educator and salon consultant, along with her large involvement in various trade shows, has lead her to become a sought-after educator at several local Beauty & Esthetic Schools, Make-up Academies and Camera Club Photography School. Additionally she has participated in several international hair competitions as the head of make-up, earning results in the top five on many occasions.
In 2007 Riitta set up her own shop and salon, Skyrider Make-Up Bar, in the heart of Helsinki City. Riitta is a vivacious and energetic professional always ready for a new challenge.
Outi Broux
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Norway
Taskin Desizoglu
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Ireland
Derrick Carberry
Born in Co. Kildare, Ireland, Derrick Carberry is one of Ireland’s most sought after makeup artists. Having started his career working as a lab technician for Intel Corporation, a chance encounter with a well known makeup artist, inspired Derrick to pursue another vocation, that of makeup. His innate talent for the job was understood once Derrick began assisting her in fashion shows and magazine shoots and ultimately led to Derrick being introduced to the M.A.C. Cosmetics Dublin Team where he worked out of their Brown Thomas shop for 6 years. Derrick works in synergy with his clients, subjects, photographic teams and television crews, always adding a very special and unique touch. His technical ability fused with his creative ideas ultimately produces the beautiful results seen in the numerous supports in which he works. Over his 11 year career Derrick has proven his versatility and creativity when working with a variety of clients from the worlds of television, film, magazines or for more intimate settings such as weddings. Derrick’s extensive client list is a testimony to his work, which includes: regular TV credits from; Ireland AM, Off The Rails, Xpose and Fashion TV UK. In addition to working for top Irish publications such as Image, Tatler, Prudence, VIP and RSVP, Derricks hands have also graced the faces of celebrities such as Elle MacPherson, Anjelica Huston, Girls Aloud, Cecelia Ahern and Louise Redknapp… As well as participating in multiple fashion weeks around the world, large Scale events include the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, the BAFTA’s and the MTV Music Awards. Derrick’s Advertising campaigns include L’Oreal, Elisabeth Arden, Wella, Brown Thomas, Vaseline, Kellog’s, Toni & Guy..
Derrick Carberry currently resides in Dublin.
United Kingdom
Rebekh McVitie
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South Africa
Heidi Gray - PROFESSIONAL MAKE UP ARTIST
Heidi Gray is a highly skilled and respected make-up artist within the entertainment industry in South Africa. Heidi has been working as a professional make-up artist since 1992. She has extensive experience in television make-up as well as fashion, photography and event make-up. Heidi has worked on all forms of format television including drama, soap, feature, reality, game show and documentary format television shows.
She has also been involved in commercials and full length feature films where she has effectively applied most forms of special effect make-up and full body paint work. Heidi has a complete understanding of the effects light temperature has on a made up face and is therefore very skilled in the art of make-up for any type of lighting situation. She is extremely talented and has a passion for creativity through make-up. Because she knows all the rules, do's and don'ts and functionality of the principles of make-up, she has the ability to understand how to be creative outside of what is the accepted norm.
A full CV of Heidi's extensive work experience is available on request.
Australia
Cherie Santiano
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