Gloria Arcila is a makeup artist born in Colombia. She has pursued careers as a massage therapist and worked at Clarins, where she gained experience in makeup, skincare, and customer service. She is now studying at The Parisian school to expand her makeup skills and become a freelance artist. Her scope of practice focuses on beauty and studio work. Makeup allows artists to transform appearances for movies, television, and photography by making people look older, younger, or like different characters. It is important for makeup artists to be aware of potentially toxic ingredients and avoid using products containing substances like lead or formaldehyde.