Mario Dedivanovic on Working With Kim Kardashian, His Makeup Evolution and Beauty Trends to Avoid
06.07.2022 - 01:49
/ usmagazine.com
Mario Dedivanovic is a pretty big deal.
For those that don’t know, Dedivanovic, 38, is the mastermind behind Kim Kardashian‘s signature glam. Having started working with the reality star, 41, in 2008, the beauty guru is responsible for Kardashian’s sculpted and bronzed beat.
“We’re such big supporters of each other,” he tells Us Weekly exclusively. “I think it’s been almost 15 years now. We literally test and try whatever we’re working on with each other. I’ll test and try her stuff. I give her my stuff.”
Though a force together, both the New York native and the Kardashians star have launched successful makeup brands. Kardashian launched her latest venture, SKKN by Kim, in June and Dedivanovic added two products — The Skin Enhancer and The Skin Perfector — to his line, Makeup by Mario, in May. He launched the namesake label in 2020.
“We give each other really honest feedback. We’re such lovers of makeup and glam. So, our [businesses] are like this new aspect to our relationship. I helped her a lot with KKW Beauty in the very beginning and now that I have my line, we’re both just doing it. It’s such a fun process working together. When I see stuff that comes in from the labs that’s not authentic to me, but I think is really authentic to her, I’ll bring it to her team, and she’ll do the same thing.”
Most recently, Dedivanovic created Kardashian’s glam for her 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover and the dramatic looks she debuted for sister Kourtney Kardashian‘s wedding in Portofino, Italy in May.
“She had this hair that I love. I love when her hair is up. It’s just so beautiful. I was thinking Italian Dolce Vita for [inspiration]. She had all these Dolce & Gabbana stunning outfits, so we did signature Mario elements with