Not to be that person, but ‘soft glam’ definitely doesn’t mean your contour is sharper than your pear ring and your lips are stuck in Kylie’s 2015 time capsule.” I’ve been there—sitting in the makeup chair, spiraling quietly while someone builds a smoky eye I very clearly did not ask for.
When it’s your wedding day (or your rehearsal, engagement shoot or really any moment with a photographer and high emotional stakes), the makeup needs to be right.
So, because I care—and because I have control issues—I deep-dived and found the NYC makeup artists who actually get it. The ones who know the difference between dewy and sweaty, who understand that “clean girl” isn’t just a TikTok trend and who will leave you looking like you, just... better lit.
Here are the best makeup artists in New York City for weddings and big-deal occasions—vetted, stalked and fully approved by someone with trust issues and unrealistically high standards (hi).
* Honorable mention: Gina Dolan of @ginadesignss who is absolutely killing it <3 *
Sophia Toland
Handle: @tolandmakeup
Handle: @sophia.vallejos
Handle: @facesbydanii
Handle:@karladuarte.mua
Handle: @brushedupbydaniella
Handle:@bylauramele
Handle: @cam.artistry
Handle:@makeupxka
Handle: @valeriemchalemakeup
Handle: @lilainc
Handle: @tobimakeup
Handle: @liza_ray
Handle: @m.j.snyder
Handle: @kissandmakeupbysteph
Handle: @beccaguidicemakeup