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Sam Visser

Makeup Artist

The wunderkind makeup artist has harnessed high-octane glamour and bold experimentation to become one of the world’s breakout beauty talents.

Sam Visser

Sam Visser is a prominent makeup artist and a former Dior Beauty Ambassador, renowned for redefining beauty standards with his innovative aesthetic. Visser masterfully blends the high-octane glamour of previous generations with a bold spirit of individual experimentation, making him one of the most influential makeup artists of his generation. His ability to bridge the past with the present has earned him a unique position within the beauty industry, making him a sought-after collaborator for major fashion houses and publications.

Throughout his career, Visser has worked on high-profile campaigns for brands such as Burberry, Marc Jacobs, MAC Cosmetics, Versace, and Balenciaga, as well as magazines  including Vogue, W Magazine, and The Face. His collaborations with renowned photographers like Inez and Vinoodh, Carlijn Jacobs, and Harley Weir have further cemented his reputation in the beauty world. Most recently, his work on campaigns like Marc Jacobs x Stephen Sprouse 2024 and Chanel Eyewear Spring/Summer 2024 has garnered widespread acclaim.

VITAL STATISTICS

BORN1999
NATIONALITIESIndonesian, Dutch, Netherlandic
LOCATIONUnited States
MEMBER SINCE2024

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Makeup Artist Sam Visser on How Creativity Sets Him Apart

BoF sits down with prominent makeup artist and Dior Beauty Ambassador, Sam Visser, to hear how prioritising creativity has enabled him to become one of the most influential makeup artists of his generation.

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Makeup Artist Sam Visser on How Creativity Sets Him Apart

BoF sits down with prominent makeup artist and Dior Beauty Ambassador, Sam Visser, to hear how prioritising creativity has enabled him to become one of the most influential makeup artists of his generation.

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