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Lydia Snyder - Makeup Artist

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Lydia Snyder was a notable figure in the early 20th century beauty industry, known for her innovative approach to makeup artistry. As a pioneer in the cosmetics world, she focused on creating products that were both practical and elegant, with an emphasis on enhancing natural beauty. Snyder’s creations were designed not only to improve appearance but also to promote the health and care of the skin, a concept that was revolutionary at the time. She played a key role in shaping modern beauty standards, especially with her emphasis on using makeup to subtly highlight features rather than mask them. Her work laid the foundation for many of the beauty techniques that are still widely used today.

Her contributions extended beyond just product creation; Lydia Snyder was an influential educator in the art of makeup. She recognized the importance of teaching women how to properly apply makeup to achieve a polished, sophisticated look. Snyder's techniques were adopted by many, and her instructional methods helped transform makeup from a simple beauty ritual into an art form. In a time when cosmetic applications were often seen as extravagant or unnecessary, Snyder’s approach helped elevate makeup to an essential part of personal grooming and self-expression. Through her work, she not only enhanced beauty standards but also empowered women to embrace and celebrate their unique features.

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US Vogue March 1989
Double Entendre
Photo Sheila Metzner
Editor Grace Coddington
Models Elaine Irwin, Bettina Meinköhn
Hair Didier Malige
Makeup Lydia Snyder & Andrea Paoletti






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US Vogue November 1984
Beauty & Health | P.M. Beauty Minimal Dazzle

Photo Tohru Nakamura, Jim Varriale, Andrea Blanch
Models Denise Gentile, Renée Simonsen, Lauren Helm, Andie MacDowell
Hair Gad Cohen, Suga, Sam McKnight
Makeup Lydia Snyder, Margret Avery, Linda Cantello


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US Vogue March 1984
Looking Terrific in Active Pursuits

Photo Andrea Blanch
Models Katherine Hammond, Ariane Koizumi, Bonnie Berman, Kim Williams, Maria Johnson, Mariama Cartillier, Jillian King
Hair Louis Alonzo
Makeup François Nars, Lydia Snyder, Margret Avery


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US Vogue March 1984
Beauty & Health | Spring Beauty Gazette

Photo Andrea Blanch, Pamela Hanson
Illustrator Gail Freund
Models Kim Williams, Lynn Howland, Mariama Cartillier
Hair Louis Alonzo, John Sahag, Howard Fugler
Makeup Lydia Snyder, Linda Cantello, Kevyn Aucoin


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US Vogue February 1987
The New York Collections : Answers

Photo Elizabeth Novick
Models Gail Elliott, isabelle Townsend, Karen Alexander, Anate, Lenita Oderfaldt, Frédérique van der Wal, Marie Lindfors
Hair Gabriele Vigorelli
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue September 1984
The New York Collections | American Style, Better...Than Ever! Pt. 4

Photo Eric Boman
Model Lauren Helm
Hair Sam McKnight
Makeup Leventé



Photo Sheila Metzner
Model Joko Zohrer
Hair Gerard Bollei
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue September 1983
The Best of American Style: A Totally Modern Sense of Dressing - Geoffrey Beene

Photo Arthur Elgort
Model Joan Severance
Hair Christiaan
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue September 1983
The Best of American Style: A More Casual Attitude, a More Dashing Look

Photo Arthur Elgort
Models Bonnie Berman, Andie MacDowell
Hair Christiaan
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue September 1983
The New York Collections: Fur Now—Bigger, Bolder, Best!

Photo Arthur Elgort
Models Marpessa Hennik, Renée Simonsen, Inès da la Fressange, Jody
Hair Garren, Christiaan
Makeup Linda Mason, Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue September 1983
The New York Collections: A Different Dazzle

Photo Irving Penn
Models Kim Alexis, Kelly Emberg
Hair Suga
Makeup Lydia Snyder



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US Vogue September 1983
The New York Collections: Sure Things

Photo Brigitte Lacombe
Models Inès da la Fressange, Bonnie Berman, Wanakee Pugh, Patricia, Elle MacPherson, Jenny Howarth, Kelly Emberg
Hair Sam McKnight, Anthony DeMay, Stephane Lempire, Edward Tricomi
Makeup Linda Cantello, Levente, Angelica Novaes, Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue September 1988
New York Collections | Color Taking It Easy

Photo Wayne Maser
Models Kara Young, Fabienne Terwinghe
Hair John Sahag
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue July 1984
The New Pants Dressing | Key Variations

Photo Eric Boman
Models Maria Johnson, Renata Vackova, Kim Williams, Lara Young, Kim Alexis
Hair Ray Allington
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue July 1983
The News for Fall...With a Difference...

Photo Arthur Elgort
Models Bonnie Berman, Laetitia Firmin-Didot, Jaime Mann
Hair Christiaan
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue October 1985
Vogue Special Report: New York International

Photo Tom Zimberoff, Bill King, Steven Meisel, Harry Benson, Jeff McNamara
Text Joan Juliet Buck, Kathleen Madden
Models Ashley Richardson, Paulina Porizkova, Vanessa Duve
Hair Ray Allington, Julien
Makeup Lydia Snyder, Rumiko



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US Vogue September 1990
Shine: Metallics

Photo Isabel Snyder
Editor Grace Coddington
Models Nadège Du Bospertus, Helena Christensen
Hair Didier Malige
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue December 1986
In the Pink!
Photo Gilles Tapie
Models Vanessa Duve, Roberta Chirko, Suzanne Lanza, Arianne Koizumi, Uma Thurman
Hair Alex Hillard
Makeup Lydia Snyder



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US Vogue July 1985
Milan: A Different Slant

Photo Bill King
Models Kim Williams, Ashley Richardson
Hair Oribe
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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US Vogue January 1986
Backed By Color

Photo Bill King
Models Unknown
Hair Garren
Makeup Lydia Snyder


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