About Us - Cloud Bench Studio

Our Story

Cloud Bench Studio was founded in 2018 by Emma Westwood, a professional makeup artist with over 15 years of experience working with celebrities and major fashion brands. After years of being asked for advice by friends, family, and followers on social media, Emma decided to create a platform where professional makeup techniques could be accessible to everyone.

What began as a small blog with weekly tips has grown into a comprehensive resource with a team of experienced visagistes who share their unique expertise and perspectives. Our mission is to demystify professional makeup techniques and help our readers achieve stunning looks with confidence.

Today, Cloud Bench Studio reaches millions of makeup enthusiasts worldwide, from complete beginners to working professionals looking to refine their craft. We pride ourselves on providing accurate, tested, and accessible makeup advice that works for real people in real life.

Our Mission & Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Authenticity

We provide honest product reviews and only recommend techniques and products we truly believe in

Inclusivity

We create content that embraces all skin tones, face shapes, and beauty preferences

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in our content, always striving to provide professional-quality advice

Innovation

We constantly explore new techniques and trends to keep our readers at the forefront of beauty

Meet Our Team

The talented visagistes sharing their expertise with you

Emma Westwood

Founder & Creative Director

With 15+ years of experience as a celebrity makeup artist, Emma has worked with top fashion magazines and Hollywood stars. She founded Cloud Bench Studio to share professional techniques with makeup enthusiasts worldwide.

Sophia Chen

Skincare Specialist

A licensed esthetician with expertise in Asian beauty techniques, Sophia specializes in creating flawless base makeup through proper skincare integration. She's known for her "glass skin" tutorials.

Marcus Rivera

Editorial Makeup Artist

With a background in fashion photography and runway shows, Marcus brings avant-garde techniques to wearable everyday looks. He specializes in bold eye designs and color theory.

Aisha Johnson

Inclusive Beauty Expert

Passionate about representation in beauty, Aisha focuses on techniques for diverse skin tones and textures. She has developed specialized methods for highlighting melanin-rich skin.

David Kim

Product Research Specialist

With a background in cosmetic chemistry, David evaluates product formulations and tests performance claims to provide readers with honest, science-backed product recommendations.

Our Expertise

Bridal Makeup

Creating timeless, photograph-ready looks for weddings and special occasions

Editorial Makeup

Designing cutting-edge looks for fashion, photography, and runway shows

Skin Preparation

Integrating skincare and makeup for flawless, long-lasting foundation application

Makeup Consultation

Providing personalized advice for product selection and application techniques

About Cloud Bench Studio