Fight Till The End To Realize Your Dreams And Be Unique!

Meet Amel Zaouali A Tunisian born Makep artist living in Italy. Amal began her love of makeup and exhibited an artistic mindset at a very early age but due to her Arab culture and family restrictions, came in the industry only in about two years ago.

She prides herself on a balanced skill set of bold glamour, flawless editorial, and clean natural looks. However, her true gift is making her clients realize their most beautiful selves while simultaneously putting them at ease with the entire process.

Amel is fascinated by her participation in the fashion week in Vienna, immediately after leaving the Academy.

Her story is really inspiring and we really enjoyed interviewing Amel for this special interview for our first issue.

Please introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Amel Zaouali. I was born in Tunisia and I am 28 years old.
I live in San Benedetto Del Tronto in the Marche region of Italy. Before entering the world of makeup for personal reasons related to my family and the Arab culture I worked in other sectors that have given me the opportunity to keep myself going and contributed to my profession and personal growth at work.

Tell us about your education.
One day I decided that my life needed a breakthrough and I have to pursue a dream I have kept in the drawer since I was small of being a makeup artist.
So, I enrolled in the makeup academy of Terni in the Umbria region.
After completion of the course, I have continued and I am continuing with specialization courses and masterclasses from all over Italy.

How long have you been a makeup artist and how did you get your start in the industry?
I have been doing makeup for about two years. I started looking for collaborations with professional photographers and amateurs to create my portfolio.
Later, I made a video clip for photographic services, weddings and theater shows. I have to admit that it was a little difficult but I’m very grateful and satisfied as to where I have reached today.

What do you love most about makeup?
I love it so much when the person I have done makeup on looks in the mirror with moved eyes because you like it and feel more valorized.

What would you have done if you hadn’t been a makeup artist?
If I didn’t pursue my dream, I would be satisfied with a common job. But, I wanted and expected something more for myself.

Through your journey, what barriers or challenges did you have to face, and how did you overcome these barriers?
The only difficulty that happened was that I officially started this path in 2020 during the full pandemic. But, I never gave up despite the great limitations that have been imposed in Italy and ofcourse the cosmetics sector went into strong crisis.
Lucky after more than two years now, the sector is beginning to start up again.

What is your favorite makeup brand?
I honestly do not have a favorite brand. I use different types of brands and each of them stand out for their characteristics.
I frequently use MAC cosmetics, Danessa, Myricks, Dior, and Charlotte Tilbury.

Where do you get your inspiration? Who are some people that have inspired you throughout your career?
When I have to create a makeup in total freedom, I look for inspiration in my everyday life which vary according to my state of mind.
A make up artist I am most inspired by is Charlotte Tilbury. I love her style and her products so much.

How would you describe your signature look, and what is it about your style that sets you apart from other makeup artists?
My look is glam because I love shiny and well made bases. I care very much of the eyebrows that give me a reference line to make up the rest of the face.
I believe that we Makeup Artists distinguish with our own style that is recognizable on the basis of the person, because we are artists and being artists means creating art, diversify but never copy.

How is shooting for camera and lights, different than everyday makeup?
The artificial lights on the set condition the final result of the make up. It is for this reason that the care of details and the choice of colors must be carefully done. It would be appropriate for professionals to meet before proceeding to work.
The everyday makeup differs from the set because the main factors change which would be lights, shadows, atmospheric conditions that require a different application.

How do you keep up with all the new trends and styles?
I keep updated on trends and styles but I don’t like to copy.
I like to create and experience new things always. I am specializing in bridal makeup and every day I experience new looks to give inspiration to future brides.

What is your favorite memory of your career so far?
I would not know which experience has excited me more because the works done so far have all been very rewarding and I had the pleasure of working with beautiful models.
A memory that fascinated me and that I live intensely with is the fashion week in Vienna because it was my first experience on the field as soon as I left the academy.

What are some common beauty mistakes that women make?
Today’s women are very careful to care for their appearance by keeping up with the trends of the moment.
The most common error I find is the lack of skin care, which is a fundamental aspect for a successful makeup.
It is good habit to care for your skin daily to have better results.

What beauty products do you think should be a staple in every woman’s purse?
A beautiful lipstick or glossy lips, a compact powder, a mascara, a pencil, all combined with the need of the opportunity.
With these few things you can create a perfect look both for work and for an evening.

Share something you would like the world to know about you
I don’t know what the future reserves for me, even if there are more than the opinion that we create the future by ourselves.
I like to dream big and I believe an ambitious person, but I am aware that to realize dreams you need to continually get in the game and work hard.

How do you feel being part of the TorontoPages magazine’s family?
Sincerely, it is the first time that I am interviewed for a magazine. So, I feel very excited and honored knowing that my thoughts and my experiences can be read by someone who could use it as an example in any profession of life.

Your message for the magazine readers?
You should never end to the difficulties of life and fight to the end to realize your dreams and be unique.

Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Greetings to all readers of this beautiful magazine.