This Fierce 17-Year-Old Boy Made History as the New Face of CoverGirl

PS: Did you pick up any makeup tips from her? If so, what?
JC: Katy actually asked me a bunch of questions about my glam, once I told her I did it myself! I taught her how to use a brow pencil to create faux freckles, and she was living for it!

PS: You have amazing eyelashes. Walk us through your mascara application process and technique.
JC: I always start with curling my lashes. They're long but they are very straight, so I like to curl them so you can actually see them. I then just wiggle the wand from root of the lash to tip to make sure all the lashes are evenly coated, but also separated so they look voluminous.

PS: We also need to discuss your bold brows. What is your number one brow tip?
JC: I love my brows! I get a lot of comments telling me they're too thick, but my natural brows are in fact just as bushy! I always start by defining the bottom of the brow, then filling in the tail. When I get to the front end toward my nose, I just feather in the product to create an ombré effect. I always finish off with brow gel.

PS: What are your top makeup tips for the ultimate selfie?
JC: Find your angles! I always take photos from my left side because my jaw line is stronger. Make sure you're in front of natural light too, so your highlight is popping.

PS: Now that you're working with CoverGirl, will you be able to hang with Zendaya or do her makeup?
JC: I HOPE! Nothing is planned yet, but I would love to!

PS: Despite the rise of Instaglammers like Patrick Starrr and Manny Mua, boys wearing makeup is still stigmatized. Why do you think this is? How do you think the face of beauty is changing in 2016?
JC: Makeup is for anyone, but I think many people still think otherwise just for the reason that there have been stereotypes for so long about who should and shouldn't wear it. I see so many more boys in makeup every single day which makes me so happy! You should be able to get glammed up and feel confident no matter who you are.

PS: Do you have any tips for guys who want to start experimenting with makeup but don't know where to start?
JC: Watch tutorials! The best way to learn is to watch people you love do something so you can pick it up, too. I would definitely suggest learning from influencers who are similar to you, that way you can take some of their tips and apply them easily to your own face as well!

PS: What three makeup skills should every teen master by high school graduation?
JC: I would say brows on fleek, eyeliner, and highlighter are three necessary (and easy) skills!