Carrie Barber is the Owner and Creative Director of MAKE Beauty. She grew up in Colorado, and wanted to be a professional volleyball player but was too short so she choose art instead and is pretty happy with her decision. Carrie was once at the helm of major beauty brands like Sephora, and Glossier before going out on her own to create MAKE Beauty. MAKE's mission is clean skin care using innovative skin-safe synthetics which Carrie is fiercely passionate about clean formulas because when she feels good putting on makeup, she feels she's practically mediating.


Melissa: What is your particular morning routine and particular nighttime routine?
Carrie: My morning is the most important time of my day because it’s when I have my alone time. I love waking up early and taking my time, drinking coffee, scrolling tiktok or IG, finishing an episode of tv from the night before or online shopping. I really need to start with unfocused ‘free’ time so that the rest of the day I can stay focused and on schedule.
Melissa: What are your go to brands that are particular to you? Tell us your go-to denim, white t-shirt, bra or underwear, shoes, PJ’s or brand you splurge or invest in?
Carrie: Feel Jeans, LNA White Tee, CUUP bra and underwear, Saint Laurent shoes, splurge on Old Celine, impulse buy Zara

Particular thing you would have told your younger self: You're enough.



Carrie: That I’m mean or intimidating….and most of my family thinks I’m a makeup artist