Hillie did my makeup for the wedding and I truly appreciated that she was prompt, professional and very talented. Her price is also reasonable compared with other makeup artists. I would love to see her again for both classic look makeup and artsy exotic makeup. read more

Hille did an OUTSTANDING job on my wedding make up. I scheduled a wedding make up trial before hand and she was awesome with tailoring a look that would be perfect for my special day. I loved the trial because I could see and get a feel for exactly what my make up will look like for the wedding. When my wedding day rolled around Hille was at the hotel ready to work before I was! Totally great because its one less thing for me to worry about. She did an amazing job. She took her time and was patient and clam in the face of wedding day madness. She made my wedding party and my self look flawless. I've never felt more beautiful before in my life, and for that I'm truly grateful. Hillie is worth every penny and then some. If you want to be at your most beautiful on you're wedding day, hiring hillie is a MUST. read more

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Everytime I get my makeup done by Hillie, I can't help but wonder, how DOES she do it?!? First things first, I have to rave about the way she shapes my eyebrows. I draw in my eyebrows everyday and it does the trick. Nothing special. I just don't want to look like a 16 yr old walking out of the house. After Hillie did my makeup, I didn't realize that my eyebrows could look so much better! My brows were defined and precise and totally framed my face. I admit that I've sat in front of the mirror numerous times and tried to recreate the look she's done on me. NO LUCK. My brows were Cinderella for a night. I was not only amazed at how she did my makeup with ease but also at her level of attention to even the smallest details. From choosing the right colors that complements my skin tone to choosing the perfect pair of lashes to accentuate my eyes, Hillie makes sure that I am comfortable with the look throughout the process. Anyone can put makeup on someone's face, but only a true makeup artist will create a look that's just for me. read more

Hillie is an AMAZING makeup artist. She's quick and soooo talented. My hour+ with her seemed to go by so fast - with beautiful results. Hillie was so easy to work with -- she kept asking me about what colors I liked for my eyes, cheeks, lips, etc and even suggested a smoky brown eye. (I love smoky brown - because silvers and blacks just look so grey on my skin). I've seen and loved Hillie's work before she did my makeup, so due to that and the fact that she suggested a look that I love, I felt comfortable letting her take free reign with my makeup. When Hillie was finished, I was super pleased with the results. I still looked like me, just more glamorous and polished. (I hate it when people go in to do makeup and look like a totally different person). I got tons of compliments about my makeup that afternoon/evening. It lasted 14+ hours and I was so sad that I had to take it off! I wish I was JLo or won the lottery because I'd have Hillie live with me and do my makeup every day. :) Thanks, Hillie! read more

Hillie is amazing!!!! She is so talented, sweet and such a true professional. I had a City Hall wedding and a reception in Napa on two different days. Hillie did my make up on both days. During my trial I really connected with her. She was so easy to work with and never got offended when I asked to change something. She also made some great suggestions which validated her passion and talent. The day of my City Hall wedding I was running super behind and Hillie was early. She sat patiently in the lobby waiting for my arrival. She also kindly set up in my room with a smile while I quickly showered. She made me feel so at ease and calm. Hillie is also super quick but still a perfectionist. For the day of my reception, she did my makeup even better than the first time which I didn't even think was possible. She also did my moms and was super patient with all the crazy requests she had made. I would recommend her in a heartbeat. I got so many compliments and it looked amazing in my pictures. I wish I could carry her in my pocket and have her do my make up everyday. read more

Hillie is absolutely fantastic. She is such a perfectionist and will take her time to make sure you look exactly how you want. She is also really creative in her color choices and will give you honest feedback. Hillie is the queen of lashes and will make sure that when she places them on, they fit precisely and most importantly, they are comfortable when you are wearing them. Hillie's communication is awesome - if i call/email/text today, she always makes sure she gets back to me within 24 hours. If you are looking for a great, fun, professional makeup artist for your event, make sure to hire Hillie! read more

I do not have a Yelp account, so I am using my husbands... I live in Brooklyn and was planning a San Francisco wedding from across the country. I used to live in SF and many of my friends live there, so I asked for makeup recs, but everyone came back with ridiculously high prices that did not seem to fit the bill. I went on Yelp and stumbled upon Hillie, who had glowing reviews and then viewed her website and began corresponding with her. Hillie was very responsive, and her prices were affordable. I do not wear much makeup on a daily basis, so I expressed my want to look natural but special on my big day. I flew out to deal with a lot of wedding stuff and was able to schedule a trial with Hillie on very short nervous and she did an awesome job and took detailed notes so that she would be able to replicate the look for the big day. I changed my mind about a few things from the trial and Hillie totally adapted and went with it. She did a great job and I looked and felt the best I ever have. She also did my mom, sister and one of my bridesmaids makeup. My bridesmaid had gotten married a few months before and someone commented that her makeup looked better at my wedding than at her own wedding - wow! I highly recommend Hillie - she was very easy to work with and accidentally overcharged us, which we had not realized in the craziness of that day, but she contacted me right away and sent a check refunding the money. Honesty, responsiveness, reliability and talent go a long way! read more

Hillie did an AMAZING job when she did my make up for a bday party out in SF. She really knows how to enhance what you've got and she's very knowledgeable. I didn't know what colors to pick out so she just asked what I'd be wearing and **POOF** she worked her magic. I rarely wear any kind of face make up (just eyes & brows) so I was in awe of how she gave me a flawless complexion without making it look cake-y or making it feel heavy. Not to be conceited, but I couldn't stop staring in the mirror because my skin has NEVER looked so flawless. I don't think I've ever been so sad to wash my face off as I was that night. If I could I would've saved that makeup for forever and ever, but sadly that's impossible so the next time I need professional makeup assistance, I'll be calling Hillie Yung! read more

Hillie is an extremely talented, knowledgeable, and passionate makeup artist. I only wanted to take about 10-15 minutes to get my eyes done for fun, so I wasn't expecting much at all. She ended up spending close to an hour and pulled out all the stops for my face. (I wonder if I should be offended...?) She had a way of tailoring each stroke of her makeup brush to go beyond my needs. She took into account what I wanted, and when I didn't know what I wanted, she suggested different colors and looks that she thought would suit me best. She treated my face as if it was her own, in the sense that she was very attentive to every last detail - details that I would normally overlook and not put the time into caring about. Her perfectionist ways definitely paid off. Once she was done, I seriously had to do a double-take in the mirror. My face was absolutely flawless and had the glow of a happily pregnant woman. My eyebrows were perfectly shaped to frame my new glowy face. My lips were full and shiny. My eyes were smoky and accentuated in a way that I could never in a million years do on my own. Basically, all of that came together to make me look like a really good photo-shopped version of myself. And by the end of the night, nothing smeared or smudged or melted off like it normally does when I do my own makeup. I'd say that the only downside to getting your makeup done by Hillie is that eventually, you'll have to take it off. read more

Hillie puts the artist in makeup artist! She is amazing!! She is very professional, has great communication, easy to talk to, and has so much passion for what she does. I hired her for my engagement photo session and am completely satisfied with the result. She arrived early and set-up quickly. Before starting she asked what kind of look I wanted and throughout applying the makeup, Hillie made sure that I was happy with the progress. The end result was perfect and I am excited for the next time she will do my makeup! read more

The first time I met Hillie, I had a feeling that she was going to be good because her own makeup was absolutely flawless. After she did my trial run (that was FREE, unlike many other wedding makeup trials) she helped me take pictures in multiple shades of light and I was just amazed. I didn't think I could look that good! I knew that she was the one. She was great at giving advice about color vs neutral, types of foundation (liquid vs air brushing) and knew exactly how much time it would take her to do someone's makeup (with or without lashes) When it came down to booking, there was a scare that she would have to work that day and my heart sank. Thankfully, I had to start getting ready at the crack of dawn so she was able do it. Fast forward to the big day - Hillie promised to get there at 5am (I'm sorry again) not only is she on time, she gets there EARLY! She was even there before my BMs got there. Hillie did such an amazing job with my mom's, sister, and my own makeup. My mom looked absolutely breath-taking! Not only did we all look flawless but the makeup lasted all day and night (from 7am-almost midnight!) Hillie made my day the way that it should be - beautiful (the best I ever looked), worry free (almost no touch ups were needed and she was fast!), and extremely budget friendly Thank you for everything Hillie and I have already been recommending you to my bride-to-be friends! read more

Love, Love, Love Hillie! I met her at Saks where I have since bugged her to do my makeup countless times. She always does a great job, which is why I hired her to do my makeup on the day of my wedding. Not only did she do a great job with my makeup but it was a pleasure to have her company there as well! read more

Hillie is an amazing artist and knows how to make everyone look their best! She made me feel completely at ease and relaxed on what was a busy, stressful day. I felt like the most beautiful bride, and she really accentuated my features while still making me look soft and glamorous. The number one thing I wanted was to look the part of a glammed up bride, but still look like myself. I love that she listened to what I wanted and made sure I was 100% happy! She's truly a perfectionist, and took her time to ensure the look was picture perfect. It's very difficult to find a makeup artist who listens to what you want and doesn't stop until you are happy, but Hillie does just that. If you want someone who is professional, extremely skilled, and who will make you look amazing, go with Hillie. You won't be disappointed! read more

Hillie did a great job for my and my mother's makeup at my wedding. Her fees are reasonable (~ $350), which included travel fees to the venue (Berkeley), compared to other makeup artists who travel. She's punctual, flexible, patient, and took her time to make sure that both my mother and my makeup were right. Our makeup last the entire day (from noon to midnight). Hillie was recommended by my my facialist, who introduced me to her without any appointment and she gave me a makeup trial right there. She asked and listened to what I wanted with patience. She also tries to understand what my dress and the wedding theme were to come up with a look that best fit the event and what I feel most comfortable. I wanted a natural look for an Asian face. Hillie not only understands how to make you look stunning, she also understands some Chinese (Cantonese) so I did not need to be there the entire time translating for my mother when she was doing her makeup while I was running around coordinating things behind the scene. She did equally a great job for! My mother is almost 60 years old now and she looked youthful and appropriate. read more

Hillie is a perfectionist. In the business of making people beautiful, that is the ultimate quality to have. She takes her time in applying makeup, yet is efficient and mindful of the clock. For my June wedding, Hillie did an absolutely incredible job within the timeframe I gave her. She artfully and carefully applied my makeup and was so calm and sweet while doing it. We had a trial and she did my makeup for my engagement session, but the work she did on my wedding day topped it all! I have also seen her work in photos and in person and was confident she would deliver quality service. The awesome thing about Hillie is that she is extremely versatile and does not have a heavy hand. She darkens and applies more as she goes, but only to the comfort level of her client. Hillie also did my mother's makeup and made her look stunning...the compliments my mom got rivaled mine! I have a big thanks to give Hillie for a job well done on one of the most important days of my life! read more

hillie yung is amaze-balls!!! she recently helped me do my make up for a wedding and it was immaculate! she tells me what she does before she does it to make sure i am okay with it. She works with awesome products that lasted a whole day of hugging, kisses, and endless pictures!! She also found lashes that complimented me without stealing thunder from the bride. I had seen her work before and loved it already, i wish i could hire her as my live in make up artist!! Hillie is sweet, professional, punctual, and delivers a 110% job! read more

I hired Hillie to do the makeup for all 6 of my bridesmaids, sister, and my mother-in-law for my wedding, and they all loved it! She was professional, on time, patient, and is very skilled at making the makeup look fit the person - age-wise and based on their comfort level of amount of makeup needed/requested. She enhanced their beauty rather than make them look unrecognizable. I would suggest Hillie to anyone looking for a professional makeup artist who adapts to the client rather than doing the same look for everyone. She is so talented at doing different looks and styles that she really is a true artist. read more

Hillie did a fantastic job at my 12/29/12 wedding. On top of being a superb makeup artist, Hillie is also very professional and accommodating. The day of my wedding, she arrived to our hotel early, leaving us enough time to have 5 people get there makeup done (more than we had scheduled). She always checks in to make sure you're happy with what you're doing and she is very polite. I highly recommend Hillie for your upcoming wedding - you won't be disappointed! read more

I was in desperate need of a make-up artist as a "sudden wedding event" came out of no where and I only had a week to plan for this. That's where I turned to my fellow yelpers for advice... I found awesome reviews on "Hillie" and I logged on to her website.. Low and behold her style of makeup was exactly what I was looking for... Mind u I was taking pictures from about 2:00pm till 11:00 pm and the make-up lasted the WHOLE time! I looked glamourous, yet not like a drag queen.. and YES! Hillie is the queen of eyelash art... Her work is Flawless and her prices are AMAZING! Hillie is the Picasso of make-up ... I would recommend her to any bride or even if it was just for a special occasion... Hillie is one of the most beautiful artists that I have met inside and out... you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Hillie is an amazing makeup artist--she knows all the right techniques to make you look and feel your best and can create the perfect pallet for any occasion. Hillie is extremely reliable and punctual, and she is so sweet to work with! Those qualities, coupled with her talent, make her a top notch choice for any project! read more

I just wanted to share my experience with all SF brides that are looking for a make-up artist. Look no further Hillie was FANTASTIC and did an AMZING job not only on myself but my bridesmaids. My make-up was perfect and without making me feel over done as some make-up artist can do. She made me feel beautiful and she was a complete professional through the whole process. read more

Hillie is the makeup goddess. She does exactly what you want if not above and beyond. Make up is an art and Hillie is an artist that transforms your face without it looking like a 'cake face'. I highly recommend her for any make up needs, shes so educated and definitely knows what looks good for any age. Another plus is shes super sweet, which makes it so easy to talk to her. You will not be disappointed. read more

Hillie is truly a talented make-up artist who will make you feel and look super pretty. I consider myself pretty decent at doing my own makeup, but when it came to doing wedding makeup, I wanted a professional. I am so glad I found Hillie. At the time, I was experiencing some acne skin issues, and I didn't have confidence in my own makeup skills to make me look flawless for photographs, and to last all day long. Hillie fulfilled all my needs, along with making me look gorgeous (wayyy better than anything I could do on my own). So many people came up to me and complimented on how beautiful I looked. Afterwards, I even got a couple emails from friends asking me who my makeup artist was, and I've always recommended Hillie. I, myself, found her through Yelp (thank you previous yelpers!), so it's only right that I finally contribute my own great experience with Hillie. Another awesome thing about Hillie is that she uses high-quality cosmetics--Cle de Peau, Dolce & Gabbana, YSL--and luxe eyelashes. She perfectly matched the foundation to my body skin-tone, and my makeup looked fresh even in the wee hours of the night (after much dancing and photobooth photos). Also, Hillie is a super sweet person, and I felt really comfortable with her. When I wanted thicker eyeliner for my eyes, she was so accommodating and made my eyes look bigger and sexy. Afterwards, because I was so impressed with her makeup, I asked her if she can send me a list of the products she used, and she emailed me back right away with all the product brands and names, along with the types of brushes she used as well. How awesome is that? Don't hesitate to book Hillie! read more

I have worked with other bridal makeup artists before. But, none of them can compete with Hillie. Hillie was punctual, professional and accommodating to my schedule and specific requests. On the trial, I told her that I don't wear makeup on a daily basis. So, I needed her to tone down what she would put on my face but at the same time I need to look different like a bride on my wedding day. After the trial, I already made up my mind that I would go with her service instead of trying others like most brides will do. I was very confident that Hillie could deliver what I was looking for. I wrote her a very long email asking specif questions i.e. my sensitive skin, the brand of makeup she was using, how I would like her to modify the colors on my eye makeup, etc. She responded immediately with a detailed answer to every question I had. I was very impressed how knowledgeable she is. On my day of, I received so many compliments about my makeup. The output exceeded my expectation! I will recommend anyone to Hillie. read more