BIOGRAPHY

Native of Afghanistan, Matin was first introduced to the artistry of makeup by a college roommate.  Realizing he had a natural proclivity, Matin began working part time as a makeup artist to help Subsidize his master’s in molecular biology. After a brief time working as a research scientist, Matin began to miss the creative and collaborative process that the beauty industry provides and ultimately changed careers.

Matin has worked with Entertainments must sought after clientele such as Angelina Jolie, Jessica Chastain, Claire Danes, Krisitn Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Awkwafina, Lupita Nyong’o, Mandy Moore, and Rachel Weisz to name a few.  Matin’s work has graced the covers of leading fashion publications such as Elle, Marie Claire and Glamour, while his fashion spreads can be seen in such magazines as Harper's Bazaar and Allure. Over the course of Matin’s illustrious career, he has collaborated in partnerships with pinnacle brands such as; Laura Mercier, Neutrogena, Lashify, Clinique, and Chapstick.

Matin continues to be an ardent believer in clean beauty. This passion led to his participation on the Credo panel to discuss the benefits of clean beauty products on the skin. In addition to Matin’s fight for Clean beauty, He is determined to give back to his native Afghanistan. Alongside Mikhail Serdiouk, Matin founded the Afghan Hands foundation.  This non-profit organization teaches widows and disenfranchised women vital skills in the fight to gain independence, literacy, and livable wages. At their centers in and around Kabul, women learn to create intricate embroidered shawls and scarves. Their exquisite work connects them to a wider world and helps pave the way to social change in Afghanistan. Matin’s tireless efforts led to his recognition by Anderson Cooper 360, Oprah, Katie Couric, People, and countless other press outlets.

As one of 7 siblings, it was only natural that Matin felt at home in the hustle and bustle of New York City. The cities diverse culmination of cultures provides a constant source of inspiration in his work.  When Matin is not creating iconic looks he enjoys practicing calligraphy, studying Islamic and Gothic Architecture, and searching for exotic ethnic textiles. With a career that spans two decades Matin continues to reinvent the meaning of beauty and showcase the power of makeup.

 

 


CLIENT LIST

CELEBRITIES / MODELS:

Abbey Lee, Angelina Jolie, Ali Larter, Alanis Morissette, Allison Sweeny, Allison Williams, Amber Heard, Amanda Bynes, America Ferrera, Amy Adams, Amy Smart, Angelina Jolie, Anna Konkle, Anne Hathaway, Ashlee Simpson, Aubrey Plaza, Awkwafina, Beanie Feldstein, Beyonce Knowles, Bridget Moynahan, Camilla Cabello, Carla Gugino, Carrie Underwood, Catherine Zeta- Jones, Chely Wright, Claire Danes, Cobie Smulders, Cristin Milioti,  Cynthia Nixon, Dana Garcia, Denee Benton, Dido, Diane Lane, Edie Falco, Eliza Dushku, Ellen Pompeo, Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Evan Rachel Wood, Famke Jannsen, Frieda Pinto, Gina Rodriguez, Georgia May Jagger, Greta Gerwig, Gretchen Mol, Gwen Stefani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Heather Graham, Hope Davis, Idina Menzel, Imogen Poots, Isabelle Fuhrman, Irina Shayk, Isla Fisher, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jane Leeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jennifer Coolidge, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Lopez, Jenny Slate,  Jessica Biel, Jessica Seinfeld, Jessica Simpson, Jill Hennessy, Joan Allen,  Julianna Margulies, Julianne Moore, Julia Stiles, Kathryn Hahn, Katie Holmes, Kristin Davis, Krysten Ritter,  Kyra Sedgwick, Lake Bell, Lauren Ambrose, Laverne Cox, Leanne Rimes, Lea Michele, Lena Dunham, Lindsay Lohan, Liv Tyler, Lupita Nyong'o, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mandy Moore, Mariah Carey, Margot Robbie, Mariska Hagartay, Marisa Tomei, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Mary Louise Parker, Maya Hawke, Melissa McCarthy, Michelle Williams, MJ Rodriguez,  Ming Na, Milla Jovovich, Molly Sims, Monica Bellucci, Maura Tieney, Morena Baccarin, Naomi Watts, Olivia DeJonge, Padma Lakshmi, Pamela Rolland, Natalie Portman, Nina Dobrev, Paloma Faith, Portia De Rossi, Rachel Bilson, Rachel Brosnahan, Rachel McAdams, Rachel Roberts, Rachel Weisz, Rashida Jones, Rebecca Hall, Rebecca Romijn, Rebel Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Regina Hall, Renee Zellweger, Rob Thomas, Rosario Dawson, Rose Byrne, Rose McGowan, Rumer Willis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Salma Hayek, Shakira, Sheryl Crow, Sigourney Weaver,  Stephanie Szostak, Stockard Channing, Uma Thurman, Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tracey Ullman

 

PHOTOGRAPHERS / DIRECTORS:

Arthur Belebeau, Andreas Sjodin, Andrew Eccles, Andrew Southam, Alexander Deutsch, Alexi Hay, Brigitte Lacombe, Brooke Nipar, Bryan Michael Kelly, Cliff Watts, Daniela Federici, Eric Guillemain, Fernando Milani, Francois de Coninck, Gavin Bond, George Holz, Gilles Bensimon, Greg Delves, Iris Brosch, Jake Chessum, James White, Jason Bell, Mark Abrahams, Mark Seliger, Matt Jones, Matthew Rolson, Melvin Soklosky, Max Abadian, Naomi Kaltman, Nino Munoz, Pamela Hanson, Patrick Demarchelier, Philippe Salomon, Raphael Mazzucco, Regan Cameron, Robert Ascroft, Robert Erdman, Ruven Afanador, Sheryl Nield, Steve Erle, Steven Klein, Tesh, Torkil Gundanson, Warwick Saint, Wayne Maser


EDITORIAL:

Allure, British GQ, Boston Common, BUST, Citizen K, Contents, Cosmopolitan, Dujour, Dutch Elle, Elle UK, Esquire, Esquire UK, Essence, Flare, UK Glamour, Glamour UK, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Harper's Bazaar Russia, Interview, Italian Vanity Fair, London Sunday Times, Los Angeles Times, Marie Claire, New York Times, Nylon, Ocean Drive Magazine, O Magazine, Paper Magazine, People Magazine, Redbook, Rolling Stone, Schon, Self, Sports Illustrated, S Moda, Stella, Telegraph, The Cut, Vanity Fair, Variety, Vogue, Vogue UK, W Magazine, Wall Street Journal, WWD, Zeit Magazine


ADVERTISING:

Adrienne Vittadini, Cache, Cadillac, Candie's, Chloe, Clinique, Dana Buchman, FitFlop, Garnier Nutrisse, Jameson, Kate Spade, Laura Mercier, Lashify, Latisse, Lux, Magnum Ice-Cream, Material Girl, Olay, Rampage, RoC, ThermaSilk, Tumi, Warby Parker


FEATURE FILMS+ TV

And Just Like That | Season II  | Request for Kristin Davis | Director: Nisha Ganatra

And Just Like That | Season I | Request for Kristin Davis | Director: Michael Patrick

Scenes From A Marriage | Request for Jessica Chastain | Director: Hagai Levi

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