Thierry Pourtoy started Palette Maquillage in 1997 to make quality makeup available to all women. He works mainly out of Cristophe salons, where his many makeup products are available for purchase, as well as Beverly Hills' Maxime Salon.
Born in Cannes, France, and trained at Paris' esteemed L'ecole Des Beaux Arts, Pourtoy has established himself as a tour de force in the world of A-list makeup artistry. He is highly regarded in celebrity and fashion media circles, having done the makeup for numerous magazine photo shoots and television productions.
In addition to being the Hilton family's makeup artist, Pourtoy works with celebrity clients including actresses Jamie Lee Curtis, Elizabeth Taylor, Charlize Theron, Salma Hayek, Yasmine Bleeth and Tea Leoni.