When looking for your wedding makeup artist, there’s one place we all go first: Instagram.
Instagram provides great reference checks, visual examples and proof that the artist we’re eyeing up has some serious skills with makeup. But because the platform is saturated with makeup artists from all over the world, we thought we’d tighten things up a little and show you the best from Australia. Making your wedding makeup artist hunt for your big day a bit easier.
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Makeup Artist
Makeup Artists Karissa McLaren & Michelle Gataric offer the benefits of over 25 years combined experience working on 1000s brides, on international runways and high-end editorial photoshoots. KM Makeup Studios certainly is a breath of fresh air for Queensland’s brides who want to highlight their best skin and hair so that it looks effortless and uncontrived.
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Makeup Artist
Sometimes it is nice to remember that we all have a unique character, a particular style that helps express who we are as individuals. Liv Lundelius has a wonderful ability to see beyond trends and create effortless makeup that reflects her brides personal style.
To be able to work personally with each bride is one of the real joys of being a makeup artist. With a great understanding of different skin types and skin complexions, Liv is able to select the right products to enhance their unique features in a natural way. Always interested by the vibrance of different cultures, fashion and art, her work has taken her from Berlin, to London and New York. This has helped shape her love and ability to create flawless makeup, glowing skin and hair styling that appears timeless and effortless. Liv also specialises in working with organic, toxin-free & natural products – so you know you can trust your skin in her hands!
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Makeup Artist
As well as working in the beauty industry, Nicola is also a favourite for Sydney brides. She has such a passion for bridal makeup and hair and loves working with brides on the most important day of their lives to create their perfect look. Nicola prides herself on creating a relaxed and calm environment for all the beauty prep and you can see the results for yourself on her Instagram!
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Makeup Artist
Emma Gerrie is a renowned Sydney make-up artist. Trained extensively by MAC Cosmetics Australia, she has now broadened her experience, working as a freelance make-up artist for 14 years, specialising in creating bespoke looks for brides and bridesmaids.
She has also worked on numerous editorial projects, as well as on high rating television shows like ‘Australia’s Next Top Model’ and ‘The Voice’, as well as lending her talents to Australian Fashion Week.
Emma is devoted to working with individuals and brands to achieve their vision and uses her vast industry experience to deliver seamless results time after time. Her philosophy is that every face is a blank canvas and she prides herself on her ability to create unique looks that accentuate an individual’s natural beauty.
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Makeup Artist
Based in the South Coast of NSW, Natalie Gauci has become a hot commodity for brides seeking a destination wedding, as well as Sydney brides! With an elevated natural style, Natalie is a genius at enhancing your natural features and making you look – and feel – the absolute best version of yourself!
By Katie Stow and Olivia Mackinnon
Editor of One Fine Day
