Quick Facts: Alina is originally from Ukraine but has been living in Washington, D.C. for 2.5 years. She has a 4-year-old daughter and a husband with whom she loves to travel across the USA. Three days a week, Alina works as a lead teacher in a preschool, where she teaches art, sculpture, mathematics, and logic. She is an artist by education and an art historian-appraiser. In her free time, she paints animal portraits with watercolors, a hobby that helps her relax and unwind.

Beauty Background: Alina trained in Ukraine under Maria Samkharadze, who works on major Ukrainian television projects and collaborates with celebrities. She has 3.5 years of experience as a makeup artist, having worked with notable figures and politicians from Ukraine. Alina is always learning and improving her skills.

Fav Makeup Product: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beautifying Face Palette - the highlighters give the skin an incredibly healthy glow.

Favorite Beauty Hack: For a healthy and beautiful skin glow use Chanel highlighting fluid under the foundation.