Ep. 47: Alexandra Butler - From Engineer to Makeup Artist...How Alex Monetizes Her Influence, Knows Her Worth + Charges Accordingly

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Alexandra “Alex” Butler to the guest chair.

Alexandra, known for her blending techniques, flawless applications, and natural use of color, has developed a beauty aesthetic that spans across varying print and film genres. Her collaboration with various makeup brands, television series, fashion and award shows has helped to promote beauty trends amongst people of all ages and nationalities. Her thorough understanding of facial structures, skin types, complexions and product attributes coupled with her thoughtful approach in her application, position herself as a leading MUA in the industry. 

With an ever increasing presence in all forms of media, coupled with her authentic and consistent interaction with her fan base, have solidified her as a highly influential and impactful figure in the beauty world. Over the last decade, Alex has demonstrated her ability to monetize her influence for a wide array of brands such as Black Radiance Beauty, Pat McGrath Labs, Milani Cosmetics and Anastasia Beverly Hills, to name a few. With a vast array of experiences including being a set production Key MUA and Creative Director has allowed her in depth knowledge of not only the beauty but also the business of makeup. 

Versatility, quality, and timeless beauty aesthetic are at the core of Alex's work within the beauty industry. An MUA staking her claim in the industry, Alexandra Butler is an artist for the everyday woman on the go, the celebrity on the rise, or the icon influencing the masses.

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast Alex shares everything from being yourself, how to monetize your influence, working with celebrities, working with Black Radiance, being on the tv show Glam Masters, Coming 2 America, rates, and soooo much more.

This interview has so much valuable information packed into it that you’re going to want to listen to it more than once.

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