Gwen saved the day when our wedding plans took a tumble due to COVID. As someone who doesn't wear makeup, she made me feel extremely comfortable and beautiful! She followed all of the covid precautions for my elopement, and I couldn't have imagined feeling better for my big day. She is a kind, talented makeup artist and I am so thankful she was able to step in when our plans changed. Gwen is caring and funny, and makes you feel like you've been friends forever! She also did my mom and sister's makeup, and they looked beautiful as well. I would definitely hire Gwen for your big day before she is all booked up! read more

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Gwen fit me in her busy schedule right before the holidays. She was swift with her reply and was able to answer all the questions I had. I LOVE the idea of her being a mobile service, catering to busy schedules and just coming to you. Amazing! She was immediately friendly walking through my door and greeted my very curious 4 1/2 year old daughter with such kindness. She felt like an old friend and was easy to talk to and is skilled at her craft. Very knowledgeable and my tan (I went with a medium color) turned out FANTASTIC! I'll definitely use her services again! read more

I found Gwen here on Yelp and she definitely deserves all of the 5-star reviews. I thought it would be a little weird letting a stranger into my house (first time meeting her) and then taking my clothes off. Lol. But Gwen is great. She made me feel very comfortable. She was fast, very knowledgeable, and personable. Most importantly, I love the tan! It looks like a sun-kissed glow. Doesn't look orangey or fake. All that, and the convenience of tanning in my own house. 'Nuff said. You won't be disappointed! read more

I have been fortunate to call Gwen my friend for several years and when wedding bells started to ring the first item of business was to secure Gwen to handle my make up and the make up of my wedding party. Gwen is incredibly talented, loves what she does and has impeccable taste in beauty products! She truly made each of us feel and look gorgeous for my special day. If you are looking for someone to handle any of your make up or tanning needs for fun or special events you need to look no further. Gwen, thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart! read more

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Gwen does a fantastic job on her tans and lashes! The tanning solution she uses is perfect and the lashes are absolutely gorgeous. She has quite the talent for both. Tanning- You will look natural, not have that awful tan smell, it doesn't rub off on sheets and clothing, you can even shower within a couple hours without loosing color. She comes with a pop up tent so you can be sprayed anywhere inside or outside without getting the tanning solution all over. Gwen makes sure you're completely comfortable and explains the entire process to you before she begins. I'd say the tan lasts a solid week without any fading (I find that moisturizing after showering helps retain your color and not spending too much time in a pool or bath). Even after the tan begins to fade it's such a natural color that you can barley tell, you want be blotchy and splotchy like with some tans. Lashes- O M G lashes are to die for. She will do them as dramatic or as natural as you want. I really baby my lashes when she does them (washing around the eye area very carefully, not wearing a drop of mascara, trying to not sleep on my face) I've actually had them last for almost 5 weeks (like I said baby them)! I 100% recommend Faux Glaux to anyone looking for a fabulous tan and amazing lashes. Gwen is very talented, she uses quality products, prices are great, & the best part - she comes to you! read more

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Gwen was fantastic! I went from pasty white to perfectly realistically tanned in minutes! She made me feel so comfortable and gave me a gorgeous glow before a weekend getaway to Arizona. Will most definitely use her again. Love that she comes to your home and she's so skilled! read more

Amazing!!! I had never had a spray tan before and she came in and was totally personable and the sweetest person ever. I felt very at ease and looked flawless at my best friends wedding the next day! I will always use faux glaux and would highly recommend others to use it too! read more

I planned my Chicago burbs wedding from San Francisco this year, and had to choose vendors based on friend recommendations & yelp reviews. When it came to makeup & spray tan I didn't find too many recommendations for places in my area but I was intrigued when I came across Gwen's website. Based on the photos, I could tell she was a pro! I booked her over he phone and scheduled the trial makeup, spray tan, and wedding makeup for the week of the wedding (I know, cutting it close). She came to my mom's house for each appointment and was very professional & friendly. Makeup took about an hour & I was really impressed by the selection of makeup she has & the quality was great (mostly MAC products)! After she was finished (airbrush foundation, fake (yet subtle) lashes, the works), I was pretty shocked when I looked in the mirror. I've never seen myself look so good! The tan and the makeup were perfect on the big day and the photos were perfect! Gwen works magic and I'm so glad I found her! Use her for big events- you won't regret it! read more

I was skeptical about airbrush tanning because I have had some horrible experiences with the machines at tanning salons. I always had streaks and my hands would come out so blotchy! I took the chance with Faux Glaux and I have to say I am now addicted. I absolutely LOVED my tan and Gwen! I loved how comfortable she made me feel (it's hard having a stranger come to your house) and easy it was to have this done, and I live in a tiny apartment. Gwen is incredible, and SO knowledgable at what she does! I will be getting this done again before my wedding and then I'm sure plenty more after that! Oh...and it fades without being blotchy, just as if it were a tan from outside. Wonderful company and great product! read more

The spray tans themselves were good however, Gwen booked the wrong appointment date and was unable to provide her tan services for a wedding I was attending. Normally it wouldn't have been a big deal but it was a family wedding. I tried at the last minute to run and find another place. Gwen apologized and offered a free tan. When I tried to receive the tan, Gwen did not make good on her word. Although it was a long time in between sessions, it was very unprofessional not to keep her word and try to keep a customer over 1 spray tan. It's a shame bc the tans were nice but I guess her customers are easily replaceable. Really sucky customer service. Not the way to treat paying customers. read more

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I think all the reviews on here cover pretty much everything I think about Gwen. She is amazing and what she does, and so sweet which is the cherry on top of it all! I have a crazy schedule being a student all day and a personal trainer/group x instructor at night. Gwen accommodated me so well and was more than willing to answer all my questions (and I had a LOT). I got a spray tan, and let me just say that it looked phenomenal! I've had great spray tans before, and admittedly, was nervous about how it would turn out because I did not know Gwen. But her reviews convinced me it was worth a shot - and it was! My spray tan looked great AND withheld teaching fitness classes through sweat and even a little friction. Not to mention the product was a great color and the tan stayed on for a week. I will definitely be calling Gwen any time I need a spray tan in the future. Awesome! read more

I had Gwen spray me to get an idea of how a spray tan would look for my upcoming wedding. She got back to me within an hour and was spraying me in my house the very same day! She was super professional and I felt very comfortable with her. Since it was my first spray I asked her a ton of questions and she answered all of them in detail and with a smile. My tan looked amazing and I will definitely be making an appointment to be sprayed for my wedding! I highly recommend her! read more

Love Gwen & my tan! She made me feel so comfortable I didn't even think about it. Definitely having her spray me forever

Gwen did my and my bridesmaid make up on my wedding. I am not used to wearing any make up, neither is my friend/bridesmaid. Gwen gave both of us a natural look as we requested. The make up was amazing and held throughout the day and night. My friends boyfriend doesn't want her to wear make but even he was blown away and said he might change is mind :-) I received a lot of compliments after the wedding from friends and family on the make up and how well it suited me. Gwen is great at what she does, a very sweet person and easy to work with. I liked her immediately when she did my trial. I will recommend her to anyone who is looking to get their make up done. read more

Gwen is amazing! So sweet, makes you feel so comfy half naked :), great at what she does! PLUS the whole not having to go anywhere and her coming to you is the BEST! read more

Gwen is the best spray tanner in the area!! She tells you exactly how to prep and how to keep your tan last long. I have tried others in the area and they are not as good as Gwen. read more

Gwen is absolutely fantastic!!! My parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently and we wanted to do something special for our mother. We were referred to Gwen by a friend. She was so professional and accommodating when setting up the appointments. We set it up for Gwen to come to the hotel we were staying. She was promptly early for our appointments. She did airbrush make up for my mother, my sister, and myself. She was so efficient and timely. Our makeup looked classy and beautiful. I am so thankful that the day and our makeup was flawless!!!! Book Gwen!!!! read more

I had never had a spray tan before and was super skeptical of the idea since I've seen some people look orange, but I had a wedding and vacation coming up and was tired of looking pasty white. I looked up Gwen's reviews online and thought I would give it a shot. First, Gwen got back to me right away, which I really appreciated. We set a time, and she showed up on time at my house with a tent, towels, and her spray machine. I had my husband home (for protective purposes), and even he thought her set up was cool. It took only a few minutes! Gwen was so professional and walked me through what to do, and it ended up looking amazing! I had NO streak marks, my hands were not orange, and it looked even. My sister-in-law swore that it did not look fake. I will definitely be using her again in the future, and I think a few friends might as well. So glad I found her on here! read more

Gwen was super flexible, accommodating and fast! She fit me in before my wedding and the tab lasted several days. Best of all, it didn't have a foul smell and was able to shower a few hours after the tan. Gwen made me feel super comfortable and was a total professional. read more

I first met Gwen almost 3 years ago when I needed a spray tan before traveling to the Bahamas. I had recently had a baby, and as most mommies can agree, getting nude in front of a complete stranger isn't the easiest thing to do. Gwen quickly put me at ease and made me feel totally comfortable with her kindness and fun attitude. And the spray tan was amazing!! The whole process is super quick and the color is very natural looking and streak-free. I've been using Gwen's spray tan services ever since & I will never use anyone else! Her pricing is great, she is always accommodating and it feels like I'm catching up with an old friend every time I see her! read more

Gwen did spray tans for my bridesmaids, my mom and me for my wedding and everyone looked flawless! She came to my house, set up, and was very quick and efficient. I would recommend to anyone! Actually, can we set up a standing appointment?! Amazing work! read more

Text to obtain availability, received one text back, didn't hear back from her after that. Oh my, I was only asking for availability! Okay, I'll take my business elsewhere. FYI, The key to a successful business is communication. Thank you! read more

I recently found Gwen on Yelp based on her stellar reviews! I was going to Mexico for a week for vacation and had her spray tan me before I left. This was my first meeting with her and she squeezed me in on a busy weekend for her, which I completely appreciated! She came to me and was very professional and super easy to talk to! I felt very comfortable with her right away. I will definitely be using her again and would recommend her to anyone! Thanks again Gwen :-) read more

Just finished getting my spray tan for my wedding this weekend. Gwen was great! I had to adjust the appointment time somewhat last minute and she was super accommodating. I don't think I've ever taken my clothes off that quickly for anyone in my life! :) She totally put me at ease and was extremely fun and funny! Can't wait to show off my glaux at my wedding :) read more

I got a spray tan. She did an amazing job and made me feel very comfortable. The tan looks very natural! I will definitely be going to her again and will refer my friends and family to her. read more

Gwen is AMAZING I have used her now for many spray tans and my wedding makeup last September. She comes to you and has the best easy going personality ever that you can't help but be comfortable. Just got another spray tan last night and love the color. If you want a professional tan that looks amazing call Gwen you will not regret it! read more

Gwen is amazing! I've had spray tanning (it was my first time ever and she made me feel totally comfortable) as well as make-up for my wedding done by her. She also did my whole wedding party and mothers AND she traveled to Galena for it, which was sooo awesome of her. Her work is gorgeous, her attention to detail is impeccable (and much appreciated) and on top of everything else, she is a blast to be around. I really can't say enough great things about Gwen! read more

I was really excited about this place since it had such good reviews. However, I texted twice and got no response. If the business was booked for the day I requested, good customer service would dictate a response nonetheless. read more

I texted 2 times now, tried calling 4 times, and sent 3 emails to schedule an appointment...no answer as of now and it has been over 1 month now! Very disappointed! Guess new business isn't important to them anymore. read more

I've just recently moved to the area and don't know anyone around here who gets spray tans, so I did a few quick google searches and stumbled across Faux Glaux. The reviews looked mostly positive, and the only negative review I saw had been addressed by the business. However, when I texted yesterday I didn't get a reply. I realize that it hasn't been very long, but it seems like when prompt contact is advertised it should be provided. Hoping I get a chance to try this out! read more

My wedding was 11/16/12.I had gone and had a make up trial with someone before I went to Faux Glaux. I immediately choose Gwen after talking to her and seeing pictures,No one compares to Gwen. Being someone who doesn't wear a lot of make up, I was hesitant but couldn't be more impressed. My face was flawless and perfect for my wedding day. I never thought I could have my make up done and it look flawless without looking like I had tons of make up on. I actually enjoyed haing it done because of how outgoing and honest Gwen was. She walked me through what she was doing and guided me to choose what I wanted for my special day. Most importantly, she made me feel comfortable and look great. I'm looking for a reason now to have her do my make up again!! read more

I was referred to Gwen the week I planned to leave for Miami - I had planned to schedule a spray tan but lost track of time. I wanted to avoid a machine spray at all costs so I posted a Facebook status for help and referrals for a "hand" sprayer and 9/10 suggestions (from all different groups of friends) was Gwen! Even with such short notice, Gwen somehow fit me in her schedule and came to me! I had 2 bachelorette parties within 3 weeks of each other and only 2 weeks after the second bachelorette party were the weddings (back to back weekends!) - I got a total of 4 tans by Gwen. With the sprays being so close I was worried my tan would start to look blotchy or turn orange, but that was certainly NOT the case. My tan looked just as good the 4th day as it did the first!! I was a golden brown and was very happy with how naturally tan I looked, especially in pictures. The results of each tan lasted at least 7 full days. if not longer. Gwen not only knows what she is doing but is very professional with each booking and during your spray. Gwen always reply's in a timely fashion. Faux Glaux Beauty will always be my go to when I have a special event or am just looking to feel more tan. Thank you Gwen for all my tans, the bridesmaids and brides tans on their wedding days. read more

Gwen has done my makeup for a few other events prior to my wedding this past Saturday 8/17/2013. I had a destination wedding to New Glarus, WI. Gwen gladly drove the 2 1/2 hours to location. My mother and maid of honor looked flawless. I felt like a goddess myself. She really contributed in making me feel like the most beautiful person in the world that day. She is professional, hilarious and really listens to your wants and desires. read more

Absolutely amazing! Gwen did the most beautiful makeup for myself and my bridal party. Everyone was blown away by what a good a job she does. She listens to what you want, makes you feel so comfortable and is a complete pro! So thankful that Gwen was there to be a part of my special day! I will always highly recommend her!! read more

Gwen is amazing and her make up and tan is flawless. Gwen makes everyone feel special and her work is impeccable. Thank you

Gwen made me feel absolutely flawless on the most important day of my life, I am so lucky that I found her! She came to my wedding location and did such a beautiful job on my bridal party. I also got spray tans from her and she blows the salon machines out of the water! The trial process was super easy and Gwen is such a fun person to have with you on the morning of your big day. Highly recommend her for any of your beauty needs, you won't be disappointed! I've been telling everyone I know about her, she's just amazing! read more