Rudy studied Fashion Merchandising and Marketing at the International Academy of Merchandising and Design. He began his career as a print and runway model in Chicago which led to a job assisting new talent in developing their portfolios at John Casablancas’ Elite Modeling Agency.

After arriving in New York in 1995, Rudy joined the Aveda Flatiron Experience Center where his clientele included actress Susan Sarandon, singer Chaka Khan and model Karen Alexander.

Rudy’s extensive travels have landed him on almost every continent . While in the Brazilian rainforest, Rudy visited the Yawanawa Village to study their sacred art of face and body painting which became a part of the Aveda makeup packaging for Uruku products. Rudy also created makeup looks for EDUN while shooting in Uganda.

As makeup team leader at New York’s Fashion Week, Rudy has created runway looks for designers Zang Toi, Malan Breton, Sherri Hill, Meghan Walsh, Oscar de la Renta, Katie Ermilio, Reem Acra, Perry Ellis and EDUN. Rudy and his team have also created looks for the Valentino and Dolce and Gabbana boutiques.

Rudy has beautified Mara Brock Akil, Teresa Edwards, Kirstie Alley, Kendall Jenner, Camila Alves, Nana Meriwether, Sela Ward, Paris Hilton, Nicole Hilton, Victoria Gotti and Jill Zarin. Male grooming includes Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels, Matthew McConaughey, Josh Lucas and Cory Stearns.

Silky, translucent , powder hybrid primes skin and sets makeup, as it reduces / blurs the appearance of pores, wrinkles and imperfections, cools and hydrates skin, and helps prevent water loss by forming a barrier on the skin’s surface.

Eco-conscious; formulated with synthetic Mica and fruit and vegetable extracts that condition, moisturize, soothe irritation, reduce inflammation and redness, help prevent oxidative stress, and protect against external stressors, including pollution and blue light .

Universal shade works on all skin tones. Wear on bare skin and/or over foundation.

This skin-caring, mistake-proof, cheek and lip hybrid melts onto skin and lips to create a seamless, natural-looking wash of soft-focus color with a medium-to-full coverage and a smooth, demi-matte finish.

Dab on to hydrate, plump and smooth the complexion and lips, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful, healthier appearance.

Easy to apply and even easier to wear, this delightfully textured, multi-functional color product can be worn on bare skin and lips or over foundation and under gloss, as desired.