You heard of the story where a child goes into their mother's makeup drawer and ruins her expensive lipsticks and shadows. The story ends with the mother yelling and the child crying. In my case, it was a little different.
I remember being four years old and sitting in front of my mother's vanity (on the floor because we lived in Japan) and watching her carefully apply her Estee Lauder foundation, Guerlain powder, Yves Saint Laurent shadows, Dior blush, and finishing off with a Chanel lipstick. She would then spray her Tiffany perfume on herself and me, put a little dab of Chanel lipstick which would make me giggle with joy, then brush my hair. At a tender age of four, my mother taught me one of the most exciting parts of being a woman, makeup.
Growing up, I was always intrigued by color. For Christmas and birthdays I always asked for things with color. One year it was one of those Costco sized box of Crayolas, another year it was a packet of Fimo clay. My ultimate favorite gift came to me when I was five and it was a Caboodle filled with children makeup. From that day on, I was inviting my friends over and painting their faces.
When I was all "grown up," I had no idea what to do. I knew I had to choose a profession and go for it. I kept changing my major and I never knew what I really wanted. I then realized there is one thing I've always loved and that is makeup. That was when I decided to start working in the makeup industry.
People ask me when did you start doing this (makeup)? I guess my answer is my whole life. I have been using my friends' faces as a canvas for my art (BTW, you all know who you are, and thank you. And sorry, little bro).

Photo: Mike @ Ouch My Eye
If you want to know my work experience, here I go:
'06-present: Regional Artist for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
'06: Counter Manager/MUA for N Style Cosmetics (Urban Decay, Too Faced, Tarte, Du Wop, Hard Candy, TINte)
'05-'06: Counter Manager/MUA for Urban Decay/Hard Candy
'04-'05: Sephora MUA
'99-'04: Freelance
I got extensive training from various makeup lines listed above. My style is very versatile. I can do artistic looks and natural everyday looks as well. I know what makeup looks good with natural light versus flash photography, I can match skin tones that are "impossible" to match (there is no such thing as impossible skin tones).
I have kits pre-made for specific jobs. For instance, I use mostly Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier for weddings. I save my crazy fun color stuff like Urban Decay and MAC for photo shoots.
I will travel if expense is payed with at least two week notice.
I am doing very limited TFP/TFCD. Please send me a message if you have an idea that might enhance with my help.
Otherwise, thanks for visiting my page and let's have some fun!
xoxo,
Risa Hoshino
Photo: Riedel Photography/Model: JessC
東京で活動させていただいています。宜しくお願いいたします!
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DebbieK
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07/03/09 12:52am |
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Hey Risa!!
Thank you so much for your tag ^_^ I just got back from my vacation trip to the US. I was actually in Seattle too!! Would've LOVED to work with you but I was only in Seattle for a couple of days so that's why I didn't try organize any shoots.
By the way, I'll be visiting Tokyo on the 3rd - 11th of August. Will you be in Tokyo then? Hopefully we'll get the chance to work with each other one day!
Cheers
Debbie
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ShangLee by Isaac Tjaja
Wardrobe Stylist |
07/02/09 6:58pm |
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Soon I will b visiting Japan :) until then save me some talent! lol
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Hasegawa Aya
Model |
07/02/09 12:25am |
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Miss Mix chan kawaiiyo ne!! ←それ言いたかっただけ。
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Miss Mix
Model |
07/01/09 11:32pm |
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Hello! thank you for your comment, I would love to work with you if there is a chance! I'm only here in tokyo for a few more weeks before i have to go to Izu.. but if anything comes up and you need a model let me know and I will do the same! :)
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Hasegawa Aya
Model |
07/01/09 9:07pm |
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yaaay!! iko iko!!! 体の具合はどうだい?また風邪引かないようにおなかはちゃんとカバーして寝てねw これから寝苦しくなるけども。
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Hasegawa Aya
Model |
07/01/09 6:35pm |
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yaaaay!!! But super jetlagged... Aww poor Risa! Get better soon and let's hang out when both of us are not busy.
Okaeri!!
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Tachibana Kli
Model |
07/01/09 11:24am |
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Yatta!! Mochiron! I would love to, na!!
Tokyo tsuitara, renraku saki toka oshietaru wa!
:-)
Yoroshiku!!!
Kli
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Hasegawa Aya
Model |
06/29/09 10:49pm |
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are you back to Tokyo now? just curious. Hope you had good time in the States ;)
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Risa Poe
Makeup Artist |
06/22/09 12:38am |
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Hello Risa darling . . . I am coming to Seattle next week for two weeks . . . would love to meet up for coffee or lunch!
- Risa
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Eliza Richards
Photographer |
06/18/09 11:53pm |
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Just amazing work you have here would love to work with you some day...
ER
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Tachibana Kli
Model |
06/15/09 3:45pm |
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Risa!! hisashiburi!!! nihon ni kaettekuru dee!! Team Evviva to sign shita! :-)
Kli
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Hasegawa Aya
Model |
06/14/09 9:15pm |
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Hey Riiiiiiiiiiiisa!!! It was nice to see and work with you the other day!! You always cheer me up and i love your company ;) See you soon cutie!!!
Have a nice day!
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Shamanda B
Model |
06/14/09 9:38am |
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Thank you! And I would LOVE to work with you one day! KIT!
Shamanda B.
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Tiffany_Nash
Makeup Artist |
06/12/09 9:20pm |
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I loooove all your new stuff! When you coming back to this side of the water???
Nordstrom kicked me out (for real) so I'm on my own now!! Woo Hoo!
Hope to see you soon darling!!
take care- xo
-Tiff
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Shamanda B
Model |
06/12/09 11:56am |
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Beautiful Port!!!
Shamanda B.
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Tokyo Angel
Model |
06/10/09 5:52pm |
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WOW!!!! Your port is absolutely incredible!!!! Your work is amazing.......would definitely love to work with you one day!!!!!! xoxox
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Hallie Haak
Wardrobe Stylist |
06/10/09 12:57am |
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why arent YOU HERREE!!!??? hahah
damn you- they played in LA several times while ive been up here so i am hoping i can catch them when i move back *fingers crossed*
how are things!?
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Nick Goold
Photographer |
06/08/09 1:55pm |
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Brilliant portfolio, would love to work with you one day.
Nick
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_akko_
Model |
06/05/09 2:23am |
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Gyaaaaaa! You've been doin some kick ass work !!
I need to see youuuuu <3
Maybe lunch ? :D
Xx
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Elissa Villa
Model |
06/05/09 12:39am |
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taa its been forever
i wanna see u already
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Hasegawa Aya
Model |
06/04/09 11:14pm |
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lol!!! え??どういうこっちゃ? ほんとわてもたのしみやでぇ~~!!!
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melissababy
Model |
06/04/09 9:55pm |
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heya hi hun,
you have one of the most stunning abilities to create something so awesomely art on the faces of people ! continue to rock on and work those brushes in creating more lovely looks, you are doing an awesome job babe ! If by any chance , you are in Singapore, drop me a note, I would love to collaborate something together with you! ;)
Melissa R.
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Elissa Villa
Model |
06/04/09 5:40pm |
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talk about summer!!
it has a summer glow
elegant but tropical
love it :)
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jkerome
Photographer |
05/26/09 10:40pm |
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beautiful work, very delicate and romantic. Come and get a agent in NY :)
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CS Toledo
Photoshop Wizard |
05/26/09 12:50am |
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Hey, Risa!
I'm touched with your story and I think we have the same one. Only, mine's first love is drawing and what I painted on were faces of people in magazines and maybe that's what inspired me with my retouching. It always feel good to come across a page of someone you can relate yourself to. :) Keep it up!
C.S.
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Cindy Star
Model |
05/22/09 4:16pm |
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gorgeous work!
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Justine Stevens
Model |
05/20/09 2:49pm |
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beautiful work!
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Andre Photography
Photographer |
05/19/09 3:50pm |
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Your work is outstanding!
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Troy Yelland Photo
Photographer |
05/18/09 11:08am |
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Whoa! Did you just call me a ho? haha. Yeah I should post a couple of those up on MM. I think I'll do that now... So when you get this check my profile. :)
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tray-cee
Model |
05/14/09 2:50pm |
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I love your work! If you're ever in Vancouver and need someone for something wacky, let me know :) You're absolutely inspirational
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Sandy Thomas
Photographer |
05/14/09 2:06pm |
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awesome work!
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Troy Yelland Photo
Photographer |
05/13/09 10:20am |
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Thanks for the pic comment! Nate and me have been working on like 300 things all at once. Shot Tasha on some crazy gory vampire stuff, shot a video Monday, doing another one tomorrow and I still haven't been able to finish editing my shoots from our Port Townsend trip. Wish me luck I don't collapse and keep killing shit in Japan! Your new stuff is gorgeous!
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magnus photography
Photographer |
05/11/09 9:37pm |
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thanks for your tag, risa.
most definitely, let's work on a project together.
your art is beautiful. you're a very talented mua.
cheers,
magnus
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VEDA H
Makeup Artist |
05/09/09 9:51pm |
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It was great to see your work!
Your makeup and concepts of shooting was freakin' cool:)
Lots of respect.
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AngelicaGarde
Wardrobe Stylist |
05/09/09 7:45pm |
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Ditto! Your talent is extraordinary! :D
Continued success to you!
_A
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Tina Debonnett
Makeup Artist |
05/09/09 2:02pm |
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A passion is the best drug you will ever have. High for life! Fabulous work.
*Tina Debonnett
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ALOWANEA ArtPhotography
Photographer |
05/09/09 8:31am |
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Thanx for you too Risa.
Your vibe is cool.
Plz wait some time for finishing.
I've been working hard & will let you know soon.
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andrew tang
Photographer |
05/09/09 7:45am |
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I love your portfolio your images are amazing. Beautiful work, beautiful model.
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Judyang
Clothing Designer |
05/07/09 4:17pm |
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love your work and very elegant
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DebbieK
Model |
05/07/09 2:36am |
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Oh wow!! Your work is amazing!! Just absolutely divine...Really enjoyed viewing your work. I especially love your avatar.
I look forward to seeing more of your work!
Cheers
Debbie
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