Kevyn Aucoin
Kevyn Aucoin | |
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Aucoin in 2000 | |
| Born | Kevyn James Aucoin February 14, 1960 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 2002 (aged 42) Valhalla, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Mary Mother of God Cemetery |
| Occupations | Makeup artist, photographer, author |
| Years active | 1983–2002 |
| Website | kevynaucoin |
Kevyn James Aucoin (/oʊˈkwæ̃/; February 14, 1960 – 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.