Anson Zhong is both a Global Pro Makeup Artist and leader of China’s Makeup Artist Team, teaching and overseeing 20 artists. His 13 years of experience with Estée Lauder have given him a sophisticated understanding of Chinese consumers and their unique beauty needs and goals. His work has taken him around the world, from Singapore to Indonesia to North America, where he has hosted events in stores, for the press, and trained other makeup artists. He has worked with a number of Estée Lauder models and ambassadors, including Karlie Kloss, Yang Mi, and Wang Kai.

Currently living: Shanghai, China

Beauty philosophy: “Makeup is not to perfect your imperfections, but to enhance the uniqueness that makes you different.”

Estée Lauder essentials: Advanced Night Repair, Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup, Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion

Biggest inspiration: Anything in the world can be an inspiration when you have an open mind and a learning attitude.

Follow Anson @anson_makeup.