DS Cosmetics

DS Cosmetics operates from rented retail and studio space at J Terri Ross Salon in Glencoe, IL. The business combines brow shaping and makeup artistry with a private label makeup line, and it is run by its owner, Diane Steinmetz.

Makeup application can be booked on-site or in the studio. It covers weddings, Mitzvahs, headshots, family portraits, and other special occasions. Brow shaping involves trimming and tweezing for a precise shape, and clients are taught how to fill in their own brows at home.

Makeup lessons start with a review of the client's own products and tools, followed by a decision on what to keep, toss, or add. Each lesson ends with a step-by-step daily routine, along with options for evenings and special occasions. The business says its main focus is customized, easy makeup for everyday wear.

The DS Cosmetics private label is cruelty-free and, according to the business, made by the same manufacturers as makeup sold in big-box stores. The business says its prices are competitive because its overhead is lower. Product purchases can be paid through Venmo.

Focuses on customized, easy-to-use makeup lessons for everyday wear, with a makeup inventory chosen to suit all skin types and tones.