"There is a distinct aura to her artistry. Her technical execution is flawless, her creativity just magical” - Val Garland
Chereine Waddell is a highly experienced and accomplished makeup artist, educator, and published author with 20 years of industry expertise. Her exceptional talent has earned her numerous accolades, including two Australian Makeup Artist of the Year awards, three Creative Makeup Artist of the Year titles, one State Makeup Artist award, and Beauty Makeup Artist of the Year recognitions.
With a holistic approach to her craft, Chereine seamlessly transitions between beauty, commercial, TV, runway, and editorial work. She collaborates with esteemed professionals in the hair, fashion, and beauty industries, and her work has been featured in renowned publications such as Elle China, Vogue Italia, In Style, Culture, Oyster, Peppermint, Black, Laud, The Journal, Lucy, Pap, Factice, Vulkan, Rebel, Schön, and many more.
Chereine's impressive portfolio includes diverse commercial clients such as Walt Disney, QVB, AFL, Natural History Museum, Sydney Film Festival, Afterpay, Mercedes, Merivale, Belvedere, W Hotels, Salvation Army, Sweat, NSW Fire and Rescue, Adobe, LG, and Aldi. She has also showcased her makeup skills on popular TV shows and productions, including The Voice, IDOL, X Factor, Come Dance with Me, and the iconic live-action Lion King Theatre Production. Her love for fashion is evident through her collaborations with renowned brands such as Nicola Finetti, We Are Handsome, Lily Hart, By Johnny, Romance Was Born, General Pants, Neuw, Insight, and Dickies, and iconic beauty brands including Dior, Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Cartier.
In addition to her artistic endeavors, Chereine is a dedicated advocate for sharing knowledge and has played an important role in education throughout her career. Over the past 12 years, she has served as a Make-Up Educator in various private and public makeup colleges, mentoring aspiring artists and nurturing the next generation of talent. She frequently collaborates with esteemed education clients, including International Makeup Lovers, Studio 10, TAFE NSW, Pedestrian TV, Secret Fox Education, Beauty Expo, and The Show Sydney.
Chereine has been deeply involved in the industry from multiple perspectives. She has served as the Beauty Editor for the reputable Laud magazine and, more recently, as the Online Editor for Mocha Group, regularly contributing to Hair and Beauty Biz magazine. Her involvement extends to judging creative and business categories in prestigious industry awards. Through these various roles, she has orchestrated captivating editorials and conducted interviews with both local and international industry icons, further solidifying her impact and influence in the industry.
In 2021 UK publishing house Austin McCauley published Chereine’s first coffee table book entitled Beyond The Face, a highly personal anecdote presenting a creative catalogue of over 60 makeup images, accompanied by personal inspirational stimulus. Beyond The Face is available at chereinewaddell.com, where she has also released her first collection of online educational makeup videos, suited to the novice or the pro wanting to learn or upskill in makeup for photography.
Based in Sydney, Chereine resides with her husband, Jarred Stedman, and their pug, Popsicle.
Awards
2023 Australian Makeup Artist of the Year, WINNER The Makeup Artist Guild Asia Pacific (MAGAP)
2023 NSW Makeup Artist of the Year, WINNER The Makeup Artist Guild Asia Pacific (MAGAP)
2023/2020/2019 Creative Makeup Artist of the Year, WINNER The Makeup Artist Guild Asia Pacific (MAGAP)
2023 Beauty Makeup Artist of the Year, WINNER The Makeup Artist Guild Asia Pacific (MAGAP)
2019 Editorial Makeup Artist of the Year, FINALIST, Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIA)
2018/2017 Makeup Artist of the Year, FINALIST, Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFA)
2016 Makeup Artist of the Year, WINNER Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFA)
