Watch Beyoncé's Makeup Artist Sir John Do A Perfect Facebeat In A Moving Car

Backseat Facebeat /bak •sēt/ fās•bēt VERB; the act of applying your makeup, flawlessly, in the back of moving vehicle.

In a hurry but still want to look bomb? Don't worry, we got you. Meet Backseat Facebeat, ELLE.com's new beauty series where a celebrity makeup artist (or celebrity!) creates the ultimate Backseat Facebeat while in the hot seat.

First up? Sir John, the makeup guru behind the world's most beautiful woman *New York voice* BEYONCÉ!

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Sir John is also a mentor on Lifetime's new hit show, American Beauty Star, where he offers advice and guidance to the contestants. When he's not shooting, you can catch him jet-setting around the world working with the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Iman and Ashley Graham.

He took time out of his busy schedule to ride with us and create the ultimate Beyseat Facebeat™. As the makeup got more intense, so did the questions! How does Tina Knowles look so ageless? Has Beyoncé ever had a pimple? Can you spill horror stories from set? (Spoiler: He does!)

Come for the tutorial, stay for the life advice, tea, and guidance from an industry vet. Watch the video above to see how to create the look and shop the products Sir John used below. Also make sure to tune-in to the latest episodes of American Beauty Star every Wednesday at 10pm on Lifetime.

This is Backseat Facebeat.

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