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With more than twenty years of experience in the
cosmetics & beauty industry, Ursula Augustine started
at the cosmetics counter, and now holds the position
of Owner|Artist at Ursula's About PHace: Philadelphia’s first Professional
Makeup Studio - and proud recipient of a 2009 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania|
House of Representatives Citation; 2009 Philly Weekly Icon Image Award, and
The Best of Philly Award for 2007. Ursula is the creator of PAUSE health & wellness
Phacial Suite, PHace Model Management, and a signature line of vitamin and
mineral cosmetics & nature based skincare. A combined role designed to
communicate the ideals and philosophies that Ursula bestowed on the company
at its inception.
Ursula's About PHace Studio has been honored with requests
to provide its unique brand of beauty services at such notable institutions as:
The Academy of Music, The Kimmel Center, and Tiffany & Company.
The Four Seasons, Sofitel, Rittenhouse, Bellevue, Westin, & Warwick Hotels.
Refining her technique, over the years, through a variety of
assignments: Ursula has worked as an artist for some of the top names
in the business; Bobbi Brown, Francois Nars, Aveda, and Jeanine Lobell's
Stila - to name a few, and has contributed to editorial projects featuring
fashions from both national and international designers. Her artistry has appeared
in various national magazines and publications including: Town and Country,
Style Wedding, and Fortune Magazine.
Ursula also incorporates her artistic expertise into philanthropic involvement,
she serves as a volunteer and held a seat on the Board of Directors for the
Career Wardrobe; A nonprofit organization, based in Philadelphia, serving
women transitioning into the workforce by providing professional clothing,
educational opportunities, and lifestyle workshops to help them become
financially independent, and a positive roll model for their children. Ursula has
also partnered with the MenzFit, The National kidney & Sickle Cell Foundations.
Ursula represents the UAPH brand as an educator and knowledgeable
brand expert, as well as a creative authority and liaison between the hi-tech
cosmetcutical labs and the consumer worlds. She teaches and trains (at every level):
From other artists to the every day woman, about new products and application
techniques, professional image, and personal style. In her role as Makeup Artist
and Owner, Ursula conveys the essence of the UAPH brand, while continually
communicating the core philosophy of balancing internal and external beauty.
Ursula’s About PHace motto: "For Real Life." WhenNatural Beauty Matters.