Skin Care and Makeup
By: Noelle Bartl
résumé while doing makeup for Los Angeles runway shows and
“ENMU professors taught me all aspects of theatre, not just
some of his work was published in Seventeen Magazine.
acting,” reminisced Conrad. “It was all hands on deck with our
While this New Mexican built a name for himself in Los Angeles
stage productions and that really helped me shine in my career.”
and Phoenix, Chanel was watching him. They were aware of
In 2007, Conrad returned to his roots and be closer to his parents.
his consistent promotion of their products, and although they
Returning to Albuquerque, he worked as a makeup artist for
originally asked him to interview for a regional makeup artist
the series “Breaking Bad,” as well as other productions and
position for all of the west coast and Arizona, the iconic fashion
commercials. After being treated like makeup royalty for 12 years
company hired him instead as a national makeup artist. Conrad
with Chanel, however, Conrad didn’t much enjoy being called
was one of only four who held this role.
to work in the middle of the night on Albuquerque productions.
Conrad moved to Chicago and traveled to New York, Paris,
This inspired him to pursue his New Mexico aesthetician
Milan and all over the United States. He was responsible for the makeup and training of the other Chanel artists, as well as
license, and five years ago Conrad started his own business. As you would guess, his work was a hit and Conrad Sanchez Skin
for New York Fashion Week and runway shows in Europe. His
Care was awarded “Best of the City” for four years in a row.
12 years with Chanel included doing makeup at the Academy
So, if you are ever in Albuquerque and want to be treated
Awards for Hollywood stars including Nicole Kidman, Demi
to the best skin care by a world-class experienced
Moore, Lindsay Lohan, Hugh Grant and more. Conrad was also
aesthetician (and fellow Greyhound), you can reach Conrad at
responsible for the Saks Fifth Avenue account and he pulled
ConradSanchezSkinCare.com.
Chanel up to the number one spot over all other cosmetic brands offered in the luxury department store.
“Give me a year. I will change your skin,” Conrad pledged.
2018 Distinguished Emeritus Faculty
DR. DONALD AVERILL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF CHEMISTRY, 1978-2002
DR. FLOYD D. GOLDEN (POSTHUMOUSLY) PRESIDENT EMERITUS, 1934-60
DR. KATHLEEN DONALSON-TAYLER ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITA OF READING EDUCATION, 2003-15
BARBARA PALANTONE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EMERITA OF SOCIAL WORK, 2005-16
DR. STEVEN G. GAMBLE PRESIDENT EMERITUS, 2001-17
DR. JEANIE WOZENCRAFT-ORNELLAS PROFESSOR EMERITA OF MUSIC, 1984-2016
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