Film and tv

Dreaming ☆ of the stars

Since the age of 12, LeiLani dreamt of becoming a Special Effects Makeup Artist for film & TV. Becoming a Hair Stylist right out of high school allowed her to save up for her dream, and at the age of 19 she began her journey. Moving to LA for FX/Makeup school in Hollywood, LeiLani spent a lot of her work experience hours in film studios, allowing her the opportunity to work on productions with famous actors very early in her career!

Reaching ☆ the stars

LeiLani's first job was as a representative for a Cosmetic Company introducing Zsa Zsa Gabor to their new Joe Blasco Film Makeup.
"It was Christmas time, and I remember walking into her home, and there was a tree in the foyer that went up three levels. At my young age, I’m not sure if I was more impressed by Zsa Zsa, or her home up in Beverly Hills!"

Living ☆  the dream

Returning home to Vancouver, LeiLani continued living her dream.

Working on shows like 21 Jump Street, MacGyver, Wiseguy, multiple Hallmark movies + many commercials which included special FX makeup and styling wigs.

Film & T.V.

With over 30 years of experience in film and TV, LeiLani knows first hand today's actors aren’t just reading scripts — they’re reading ingredient lists. With the growing demand for clean, high-performance beauty, more and more performers are requesting plant-based, skin-loving products in the makeup trailer. That’s why Sweet LeiLani is becoming a first-choice staple on countless film and television sets. Known for our flawless, camera-ready finishes and gentle formulas, our products are trusted by artists and loved by talent. From lead roles to background, actors are asking for Sweet LeiLani by name — because when you’re on set for 12+ hours, what’s on your skin matters just as much as what’s on screen.

Cosmetics on Set

From touch-ups under hot lights to long days on location, our products perform flawlessly behind the scenes. Whether it’s a close-up or action-packed sequence, Sweet LeiLani holds its own under pressure — no filters needed. These behind-the-scenes moments show how our clean beauty essentials are becoming must-haves in every artist’s kit. Real sets. Real skin. Real results.

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Zsa Zsa Gabor

“My first job in LA was to go to Zsa Zsa’s house in Beverly Hills to demonstrate the application of a well known industry Makeup Film brand called Joe Blasco.

I sill remember her saying ‘Sit over there darling and show me what you have brought.’”

- LeiLani Kopp, Founder