Maria was able to accommodate my very last-minute request. Her response was fast and efficient. The day of, she did an analysis of my skin and outfit to help me decide on the best suitable colors. The result was perfect, makeup lasted all night, and got lots of compliments. The products she uses are very high quality, she has great attention to detail, and plays great music while applying makeup. I Strongly recommend her. read more

To sum up my review in three words; Maria is amazing! Along with being exceptionally kind, she provided reliable, communicative, and high quality service. Although I was skeptical about getting my makeup done for my wedding because I don't usually wear make up, Maria made sure I was comfortable with every step of the process. I appreciated that she provided honest recommendations & helped me feel so confident on such a special day. The application lasted all day through warm weather & travel. She also did my mom's makeup which turned put beautiful, too. The touchup kit she provided came in extra handy and was such a thoughtful touch. I highly recommend Maria & can't wait for the next special occasion to book with her. read more

I hired Maria for my daughters Homecoming Dance and we can't wait for the next event to hire her for! Maria was on time, professional and the quality of her work speaks volumes. My daughters makeup lasted all night and was sad to wash it off at the end of her night! Thank you again for making my daughter feel and look so beautiful! read more

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A true artist and professional! Maria did my makeup for a wedding and Sharon did my hair. A total A+!!!!!!! Amazing how natural she is able to make you look. I look forward to allowing these gals to glam me up for any future events. read more

Maria is amazing at makeup application! I booked her for my wedding and was absolutely stunned with how gorgeous my makeup turned out. It was flawless! Prior to the wedding we had a trail day where she came to my home. We discussed my ideas and I showed her some pics I found online. She was able to take my ideas along with her professional suggestions and gave me the exact look I wanted for my wedding day. She's great at what she does and is very professional! I recommend anyone to contact her for your makeup needs. You will not be disappointed! :) read more

I found Maria on Yelp & I'm so glad I called her! I last minute decided I wanted to have my makeup done for photos with my family. She made sure I 100% loved the way my makeup came out, which I absolutely did. Thank you Maria for doing my makeup, I'll have the keepsake in my photos! You were very organized, clean, on-time, and even made sure I had a touch-up kit to go! So thoughtful! I will definitely be supporting your business in the future! read more

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Great experience! I had a last min makeup request for my best friends wedding. Maria was able to accommodate me. She arrived on time and 100% taking covid precautions. I felt like I got a glimpse at what celebrities experience lol she had this amazing high chair and professional looking lighting and her makeup laid out. I loved the way my makeup turned out. I got lots of compliments. Not embarrassed to say, but my makeup lasted till the next day so I decided to rock it for another day lol Maria is such a sweet person and you feel that when you meet her. I will definitely be seeing her again in the near future. Thank you! read more

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Maria was amazing! I had my baby shower last September during the heat wave weekend and the temperature was high in the 100s! It was soo hot but my make up stayed throughout the whole event! She was very professional, came right on the agreed time and all the supplies she used was clean and sanitized! I was telling her that my face felt so good and clean after the make up and it was not itchy at all. I told her I want a natural soft glam look and she sure made it happened! I will definitely reach out to her again for any of my future events! Thanks Maria! read more

Maria did my make up for a family photoshoot and I loved it! I was ready on time and all of her products looked very clean. She was very responsive prior to my appointment and that made planning my morning easy. I also loved her recommendations for the type of make up / lashes I should use during a photoshoot. Everything came out great! Thanks Maria! read more

Maria was absolutely wonderful! I hired her and a gal on her team for hair and makeup for my wedding. She was very professional when it came to the booking process. I was so impressed by her organized process. She was always quick to respond to my questions. I was also impressed by her professional setup when it came to lighting and products. Sharon, the gal that does hair with her was also very kind and attentive. She knew exactly what I wanted and had many products on hand just in case. It's not always easy finding people who do well with clip-in extensions and she hit it right out of the park. My wedding day was extremely humid but my hair and makeup stayed on the whole time and I sweat A LOT. I would definitely recommend Maria and Sharon if you're looking for professional services. read more

Maria is quite an exceptional makeup artist! Let me start it by saying she is super professional. Even as a last minute booking for a good friends wedding ( yes on black friday of all days)- she kept in constant communication- including With a questionnaire and instructions on how to prep! She is very organized ( her makeup kit was so neat & clean- very impressive). she made my make up look soft and beautiful better than i could have asked for. I received so many compliments throughout the event! And the makeup stayed on great! the picture i added is of my eye look at the end of the night right before i cleaned it off. i will most definitely be calling maria for another event in the future & recommending her! Did i mentions she's also very nice and easy to talk to! Thank you maria for making me feel extra special today!! read more

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My makeup for my wedding was BEAUTIFUL! Maria is amazing and so talented. I was so impressed with how the makeup looked. It stayed on for the 14 hour day I had, and still looked flawless throughout many crying sessions! It didn't smudge at all, I was so impressed! Maria is so professional and checked in with me throughout the months leading up to my wedding. She is very detailed with her work, and I appreciate her so much! I will be referring her to any family or friend and I plan to use her for future special events. Thank you for making me feel even more beautiful on my wedding day! read more

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Maria did my makeup along with multiple others in the bridal party (including my sister - the bride!) for my sister's wedding and I absolutely loved it!!! As someone who hardly ever wears makeup, I was extremely impressed by the results and was complimented by numerous people. I also loved how amazing I looked in the photos. I definitely recommend her! read more

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Maria did our makeup for a family party and it looked amazing all night. Makeup lasted for over 12 hours!!! Such a nice person, will definitely be booking her for future events! read more

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I got my make up done by Maria for my sister's wedding and she did an extraordinary job. This was my first time getting my make up professionally done so I was a bit hesitant since I normally keep my makeup pretty simple. Maria provided me with full coverage make up and warm tones. It didn't feel too cakey nor did it look too over the top. It was exactly what I wanted. Days before I got my make up done she contacted me to understand what look I wanted, the type of skin I had, what my normal makeup routine was, and asked for a picture of me without make up. She went above and beyond to ensure she was prepared before the big day. I didn't even have a makeup trial with her and she was still able to make me look great. read more

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"What I like about Maria is that she can create a very natural look that's also very flattering." She is very nice to work with and alway smile with a bright personality. I already know she very professional, becuz she is very efficient to respond to her message. Definitely recommend to anyone. read more

I got my make up by Maria done for my birthday/family photos and she is AWESOME. My make up stayed put from 9am-10pm, from photo shoot to Disneyland it looked great all day. She knew exactly what kind of look I was going for. Maria asks a lot of questions to figure out your own personal style because she understands that make up is a personal preference! She was very professional throughout the booking process, showed up right on time, was easy to talk to, and did a great job. She charges really reasonable rates and does amazing work. I'm booking her again! read more

Maria did my makeup for my engagement shoot, and it was perfect!! So many people complimented me, and my pictures came out lovely! I would definitely recommend you booking with Maria! I will be using her for future make up needs. Thank you again Maria!! read more

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Maria did a beautiful job on my makeup. She responded quickly to my inquiry and communicated well. On the day of Maria arrived on time with all her equipment. She was very clean as well. Her make-up application held up all day. I would 100% recommend her. read more

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I needed makeup done for a wedding. I found Maria via Yelp and couldn't be happier. She matched my makeup to the picture I sent her. My makeup held up all night. I highly recommend her and you will not be disappointed. read more

Maria is amazing at what she does!! She is very organized, punctual, and makes you look flawless I highly recommend Maria for any special occasion read more

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Maria and her team were fantastic. She is very professional and punctual. She listen to the way I like my makeup and used her talents to hide all my facial flaws. I loved the way she used nice clean brushes to apply the makeup. I received so many compliments the evening of our event. It's all Maria!!! Will definitely use her again! read more

If you need a makeup artist call Maria!! . Makeup was on point. I looked amazing as mother of the groom Thank you Maria for the beautiful look read more

I booked Maria for my wedding make up. Maria was always available if I had questions, made sure to provide me with visuals as we brainstormed my look. She also did my bridesmaids make up along with my mother and they all looked great. My make up on the day of stayed put considering it was 100 degrees in the IE. I would recommend her for special events. I am glad she provided me with a soft glam because it was the right look for me. Thanks Maria !! read more

Maria is absolutely amazing at what she does. Extremely professional and is will to go the extra mile for her clients. I have attached some photos of my April wedding. Thank you again Maria, my special day wouldn't have been the same with out you. Ox read more

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This was a fabulous experience for me. My make-up looked absolutely wonderful and when I saw myself, I became a bit emotional. I received many compliments. What I appreciated was that the look I described was what I got. I would 100 % recommend her. Great job! read more

Maria did my daughter's Quince makeup and it turned out better than we wanted. She listened to all my daughter's wants and was patient when this nosie mom put in her 2 cents ;). We definitely plan to ask for Maria's help in future events. Thank you Maria for doing an amazing Job on my daughter's special day! read more

Maria is a true professional. She is honest & very detailed. She doesn't miss a beat. She is understanding and quite talented. I selected her for my wedding. She did a great job on myself, two daughters & sister. Thank you, Maria. I truly felt like a princess on my wedding day! read more

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Loved my makeup! Maria is a true professional from start to finish. She was there on time, communicated great before the event. The makeup lasted all day, and most importantly - I loved it! My sister is a makeup geek and she was even impressed! Everything my sister said I should see in a true MUA - Maria did (primer, setting spray, blending, and more!!). She did a wonderful job with my eyes, I've never seen my eyes so gorgeous! The foundation matched my skin tone perfectly, and I've always had trouble with this (for reference: I have Rosario Dawson skin color, with dark olive undertones)... Somehow, it always comes out orange or yellow when I've gotten my makeup done at the MAC counter. It seems like I have to choose between looking orange for good coverage, or getting only light coverage. Maria; however, matched my skin tone perfectly and the coverage was great! I would def recommend her to others. I felt very comfortable being in her hands, and felt that I was getting my money's worth. I gave her a nice tip thanks for the thorough, careful, and beautiful job she did! :) read more

Maria is amazing! I received tons and tons of compliments on my look and it lasted all night! Like really, my makeup was still going strong at 2am and I did not look like the girls walking out the club at that time with eyeliner and mascara all smudged and running lol I can't wait to book her for my next big event! read more

I will start by saying that Maria is amazing. I've gotten my make-up done by her for two very special occasions and I have been incredibly happy with her work both times! Maria is very professional, but makes sitting in a chair for a long period of time a lot of fun! She is flexible, made adjustments a few times for me. She is extremely talented and made me and my sisters feel confident and comfortable about our face. My family loves Maria, she is the only person I will ever consider to do my make-up. Would recommend her a thousand times! read more

Maria was very accommodating given such a short notice. She was easy to communicate with and gave me the look I was going for my daughters baptism. Would recommend as her pricing is reasonable. read more

Maria is wonderful! She did my makeup for my wedding on 11-11-17 and she made me feel comfortable and beautiful on my special day. The day of my wedding was extremely hectic and Maria was willing to stay after my makeup was done to help with my dress and do small touch ups for my photos. Maria is extremely accommodating and will make the changes you request. Maria asks a ton of questions about your skin type and recommends products that will help your skin look even better the day of your wedding. I highly recommend Maria to anyone looking for a makeup artist for any occasion! read more

I hate getting my makeup done! I always feel like I end up looking like a drag queen...but Maria did a great job of creating a makeup look that made me feel beautiful and a better version of myself! She arrived early and was super prepared. She has a huge kit with tons of makeup to choose from! She was pleasure to work with from our initial texts to following up with me later in the night to make sure that my makeup lasted. I can't wait to have her do my makeup again!! read more

My nieces and I had our make up done by Maria for my 40th birthday party. It was The Roaring 20's theme party. She did an amazing job at capturing that aura. I will definitely use her again in the future and high recommend anyone who needs a make artist to contact. She is so caring and professional at what she does. read more

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Maria did my make up for my brother's wedding. She did an amazing job. Loved how knowledgeable and professional she was. Will definitely hire her again. read more

I chose Maria to do my makeup for my maternity photo session. I found her on here first, then checked her Instagram for more pictures. There are many makeup artists near me, but the deciding factor for choosing Maria is because I thought the before and after photos of her work were very impressive. Maria has great communication skills from the beginning to end and her work is amazing. I highly recommend her and will definitely contact her for future events. read more

Maria has done my makeup five times and everytime i have been so happy with the results. Maria is so organized and has the best personality that when your getting your make up done the time goes by fast. read more

Maria is amazing!!!! Finally a true professional makeup artist. I've had my makeup done many times and Once you experience Maria you we'll never have to stress again. She not only shows up on time she shows up early with a big smile and such a friendly demeanor that she makes you feel at ease the moment she walks in the door. I was a bridesmaid when she did my makeup and I saw she was with the bride and how she calmed all the other girls down all making sure that we had our turn to look beautiful and then focusing on the bride. When I get engaged Maria will be one of the first people I call and book to ensure that on my wedding day I look beautiful read more