Makeup Artist Spotlight: Q&A with Mable Pang

For this week’s makeup artist spotlight, we’re featuring Mable Pang, a Chinese makeup artist based in New York City. With additional experience working in fashion and on set, Mable is known for creating beautiful hairstyles and versatility in bold or natural bridal looks.

Get to know Mable, a top New York City wedding makeup artist

With a decade of bridal makeup experience, Mable brings meticulous artistry to every look. Her expertise starts before makeup is even applied as she preps the skin for a healthy, natural glow.

Here are some truly glowing makeup looks and fabulous hair that we adore:

Q: How did your experience working with some award-winning celebrities shape your work and approach?

A: Working with and learning from award-winning celebrities and makeup artists has really helped me simplify my approach to makeup. I understand the basic foundation of Makeup Artistry, like color theory, contouring and highlighting, and use that knowledge to create beautiful complexions and sculpt my clients' faces correctly. Having that knowledge also means I can carry a lighter load of makeup instead of having 100 colors in my kit.

Q: What’s your favorite part of being a makeup artist?

A: I have to name a few! I get to meet so many different clients from all walks of life. I get to travel. I’ve been an artist since I was young—drawing, coloring and painting—so I'm lucky to have found a profession that I enjoy, "painting" faces.

Q: How do you balance client preferences with new trends and techniques, especially when someone isn’t sure what they want?

A: It’s important to have an in-person consultation with my clients to ask guiding questions to help them discover what they like and don’t like. Looking at inspiration photos can help, but because some trends will work, and some won’t, we have to do a trial to see what the client ends up liking. Makeup can be wiped off and we can start again, so I try to set the tone that it should be a fun discovery session.

Q: What advice would you give a bride who hasn't worked with a makeup artist before?

A: If you haven’t worked with a makeup artist before, you should check their portfolio and reach out to them if you like their work. Be open to having a new experience of getting your makeup done by a professional makeup artist. Take your time during the makeup session to check yourself out, take photos, and ask yourself if you feel good. Ask as many questions as you like. We are here to support you.

Sometimes it takes a few days and more than one trial to realize what you feel comfortable with and that’s okay. As long as you have an open mind and good communication with your artist, you’ll have a successful consultation.

Book Mable for Your Wedding Makeup

We loved getting to know Mable and her approach to bridal beauty! If you’re interested in working with her for your wedding, you can find her contact info and Instagram here.