Mae Ann Cortez, the creative director of Luxelab, is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. However her penchant for fashion and makeup led her to another metier. She decided to formalize her training in the prestigious Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles, California. She specialized in beauty and high fashion photographic makeup where she learned the essentials for bridal, film, TV and editorial makeup. She also learned the technique of airbrush application and basics in hair styling. She perpetually updates herself with the new trend and technology in makeup by attending makeup shows and beauty trade fairs here and abroad. Being in the beauty industry for five (5) years, she has developed her artistry by compromising trend and wearability and balancing style with comfort. Women can identify with her undiscriminating aesthetics which is described as classic, clean and fresh, befitting for weddings, special events or portraiture. Simply timeless.