Kevyn Aucoin | |
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 Aucoin in 2000 | |
| Born | Kevyn James Aucoin February 14, 1962 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 2002 (aged 40) Valhalla, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Kidney and liver failure due to acetaminophen toxicity |
| Resting place | Holy Mary Mother of God Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Makeup artist, photographer, author |
| Years active | 1983–2002 |
| Website | kevynaucoin |
Kevyn James Aucoin (/oʊˈkwæ̃/;[1] February 14, 1962 – May 7, 2002) was an American make-up artist, photographer and author. He authored several books with makeup techniques including facial contouring, which was relatively unknown in popular culture at the time, but pioneered and used in drag culture and stage makeup for decades prior.[2]
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Introducing Kevyn Aucoin Beauty". Sephora. February 18, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
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