INTERVIEW: PATI DUBROFF

Meet the makeup legend and Sweed friend Pati Dubroff!

Pati have painted iconic looks for almost 40 years and have celebrity clients such as Margot Robbie, Kirsten Dunst, Sofia Richie and the Olsen sisters to name a few. Pati’s makeup looks are some of the most copied ones in the industry. We had the honor to have her with us during our Turtle Expedition in Costa Careyes, Mexico. We chatted about her best beauty tips and she shared her inside guide to her favorite spots in Los Angeles.

Shop Pati's favorite Sweed products here.

YOUR BEAUTY MOTTO?

Be confident in who you are and highlight what you think is your best quality. Don't try to erase things.

IF YOU WERE A BEAUTY PRODUCT, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?

I would be a chubby lip crayon that I could use on my lips and my cheek—I love multitasking. Le Lipstick - 90’s Model, it's kind of amazing, kind of everything.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY ON THE SWEED TURTLE TRIP?

Baby turtles and the sound healing were truly special. That place!

WHERE’S YOUR HAPPY PLACE?

I mean, look at this place! I think I’ve found my happy place here in Costa Careyes. India is also my happy place. I believe it’s so important to travel—to expand your mind and heart through new experiences. If you have the opportunity to travel, go for it. Always keep an open mind and heart, and be receptive to other cultures. It truly fills you in a way that's magical.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND WHY?

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LOOK YOU EVER CREATED?

I’ve been really lucky to work on some iconic photo shoots, magazine covers, and red carpets. It’s hard to choose a favorite! But I think the most memorable body of work for me was the Barbie press tour.

WHAT'S YOUR BEST BEAUTY HACK?

Shop the Eyelash Curler here.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPOTS IN LA?

I live on the east side, so I'm an east side kind of girl. I love a restaurant called All Time, and you can go there all the time. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, and really magical for dinner. Mozza Osteria has been one of our favorite spots for years. When I go hiking in Griffith Park, there's a place called The Trails Café where I often stop for coffee. There's also a beautiful lake in the Hollywood Hills, not many people know about—Lake Hollywood. It's a reservoir, and there's a fantastic walk or bike trail around it, plus it's a great spot to see the Hollywood sign.

Shop Pati's favorite Sweed products here.