Born and raised in Los Angeles, Denika developed her eye for makeup at an early age. She could usually be found with a paintbrush in hand, experimenting with different paint textures and refining her blending expertise. As she grew creatively, so did her love of makeup, with faces becoming her preferred canvas.

Denika’s work speaks to her love of beautiful skin amplified with a subtle sweep of blush, an easy lip, and an arresting eye. Whether creating her signature winged cat-eye or framing eyes with lush, fanned-out lashes, her looks feel fresh yet never overdone. “Less is more, but more is fun. Everyone has their own version of what’s beautiful, and that’s the best part,” says Denika.

With over a decade of artistry experience, Denika has worked with photographers like Patrick DeMarchelier, Rankin, Brian Bowen Smith, Ellen Von Unwerth, Inez and Vinoodh, Danielle Levitt and Eric Ray Davidson. Her work has been featured in Glamour, InStyle, Teen Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, V and Rolling Stone.