Why Katie Jane Hughes Is Everyone’s Favourite Makeup Artist

In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by one of the industry's most beloved makeup artists, Katie Jane Hughes. 10 years ago the UK-born artist started an Instagram account to showcase her work as a nail technician. After pivoting from manicures to makeup, Katie began to build a following of loyal beauty enthusiasts, thanks to her approachable tutorials and dedication to educating her audience. Katie’s playful approach to artistry sees her seamlessly blending bold colours with a glowing complexion, allowing real skin texture to shine through. This earned her the attention of some of the world’s biggest brands, publications and celebrity clientele. Now, Katie joins us in the MECCA Talks studio to talk about her career so far, the importance of authenticity online and why we should all prime our brushes. Products mentioned: Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush NARS Blush MAC Cosmetics Fix+ Original kit: Good Night Balm Glossier Boy Brow Arch Tower28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray Tower28 MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara MECCA MAX Pout Pencil MECCA MAX Single Shadow Host: Kate Blythe Producers: Kerri Gordon & Ruby Devlin Editor: Ruby Devlin Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!). MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Katie Jane Hughes Is Everyone’s Favourite Makeup Artist is an episode from MECCA Talks by kerri.gordon@mecca.com.au .

This episode is 41:01 long.

This episode was published on Mar 26, 2025.

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