Serdar Kambarov, the makeup artist, shared memories of collaborating with Ksenia Sobchak for VKontakte, painting a picture of a demanding yet rewarding creative process. His remarks reveal a professional journey where artistry meets the pressures of celebrity visibility, and where every brushstroke carries the weight of public perception as much as personal style.
In his view, Sobchak emerges as an ideal client for makeup work. She has always treated the makeup collaboration with a certain warmth and kindness, yet the early stages of their partnership demanded patience. The energy around the set felt intense, and as Kambarov described it, being in Sobchak’s orbit can be transformative—sometimes exhausting, sometimes exhilarating. The dynamic could be draining, especially when mood and tempo didn’t align, but it was these moments that sharpened the craft and deepened trust between artist and client.
There was never any aggression from Sobchak toward the makeup team, and she did not engage in any theatrics on set. The rumor mill, including claims from Victoria Boni about a seven-figure makeup price, was addressed, with Sobchak clarifying that such a figure did not reflect her approach to Kambarov. It’s noted that Sobchak often receives makeup services from Bonnet in a friendly, cooperative manner, without mounting payments or formal demands. What remains consistent is Sobchak’s ability to highlight her best features with a style tailored to the camera, using angles and lighting to emphasize her presence without compromising authenticity.
Over the years, Serdar Kambarov hosted the Reboot beauty project for four seasons, a role that showcased his approach to beauty as a balance of technique and personality. After stepping away from the show in 2020, he redirected his energy toward developing his own makeup school, focusing on training new talents and sharing industry insights. This shift reflects a broader trend in the field where seasoned artists pass on experience to the next generation while continuing to refine their own artistry in diverse settings.