Kevyn Aucoin

Kevyn Aucoin
Aucoin in 2000
Born
Kevyn James Aucoin

(1960-02-14)February 14, 1960
DiedMay 7, 2002(2002-05-07) (aged 42)
Resting placeHoly Mary Mother of God Cemetery
OccupationsMakeup artist, photographer, author
Years active1983–2002
Websitekevynaucoin.com

Kevyn James Aucoin (/ˈkwæ̃/; 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.