I grew up in Finland, a country known for its embrace of sub-zero activities. Cold plunges and ice swimming? No sweat. But I never considered that these traditions might extend into the world of cosmetics.
At an Urban Decay makeup masterclass with Melissa Hernandez, a renowned makeup artist whose notable clients include Amanda Seyfried and Olivia Rodrigo, I watched as she worked magic using the brand’s new Naked Shaped Multitasking Eyeshadow Palettes ($56, Sephora.com). During the masterclass, Hernandez dropped some beauty-focused fun facts, which I eagerly jotted down. First, loves devoting a solid two hours to a glam session. Second, she swears by layering her setting spray. Finally, she enlists the help of a surprising household item to prep her A-list clients’ skin before makeup application: ice.
I can only dream of having two hours to do my makeup, but the ice trick intrigued me. What, exactly, is the purpose? What’s the end goal? And could mere mortals like myself benefit from following her chilled-out instructions, or are the differences too inconsequential to observe unless you’re walking a red carpet?
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