Flawless Faces Makeup & Skincare Lounge (Carina)

Makeup was the one thing that scared me the most, above any other vendor that I hired. I usually do my own makeup. In fact, I’m the girl that does all of my girlfriends’ makeup too when we go out...so it was hard for me to let go on this day and let someone else do it...especially because not ONCE have I ever had someone do my makeup in such a way that I liked it as well as I did it myself. Nobody ever seemed to “get it.” So why did I decide to hire one at all? I figured that although I do my makeup well for everyday, I didn’t know a thing about how my makeup needed to look for photographs. After probably 9 different makeovers in my life, I thought perhaps I was just too critical. Not so...and I knew that after I met Carina. I was so scared to go look in the mirror when she said “Okay, you can go look now and then you can just let me know what we need to change.” I peered into the mirror with dread....and almost cried when I saw that it was perfect! I didn’t want to change even one thing...and that has NEVER happened to me. The day of the wedding was even better than the trial...she made me, my mom, and my cousin all look beautiful. She’s one amazing artist and I feel lucky that I found her. In addition to being a great artist, she is really sweet and down to earth, and I was happy to see her on my wedding day :)

Carina was AMAZING. She made ALL of us look so beautiful. My mom was ready to cry after she saw how beautiful she looked. She is incredible. She even came back to the place to touch me up as a thank you for sending her referrals (it also helped that I got married a block from her house). She was amazing. She did my make-up for my e-pics, and b-pics and everytime I just LOVED my make-up. My BM’s LOVED her too!

I think Carina is a MUST when booking make up for your wedding. She is absolutely amazing and made all of my bridal party look and feel great on the big day. I have used her for other events in the last year and every time think it is worth every penny. I STRONGLY suggest you book with Carina! I orginally booked with another vendor and her services did not compare to those of Flawless Faces. My make up looked the same at 1am in the morning on my wedding day as it did at 10am when she applied! AMAZING!!!

Carina arrived on time, ready to go, and did a stellar job of making my mom, my girlfriend, and me look like rock stars. My makeup held through the night completely and I had no issues with my false eyelashes coming off until I wanted them to which with other makeup artists this has been a problem (however my mom and friend both had a little problem with them poking/sliding which resulted in their eyes watering). I opted to go away from the traditional, natural looking bride approach and went with what we had pretty much used for my boudoir pictures (also done with her) and she was able to accommodate my request with ease.

Carina is simply amazing! She did my boudior makeup (twice, for both shoots) and my makeup for our engagement shoot. I can't tell you how fabulous she is, what an excellent job she did. She re-introduced me to false lashes after a horrible experience I had in a friends wedding, so you can say, she changed my life :) haha.

Carina is an expert with makeup application and such a nice and warm person.

One of the gift to my girls was having their make-up done at the wedding. Carina was so great. She's down to earth and outgoing. I never felt uncomfortable with her. She just seems like another friend. She's so sweet and I've never felt prettier or have seen my girls look more beautiful. I have never liked doing make-up because I felt more like a clown than cute! Carina, however, made me look amazing! I highly recommend her. She also did my make-up for our engagement pictures....I might have to see her again before my 10 year reunion!

I wish I could express just how thankful I am that I hired Carina to do my makeup. I was thinking of doing something crazy like putting makeup on myself, but Carina was, of course, so much better. She spent a lot of time on me during my trial, listening to suggestions, and asking clarifying questions to make sure that I got what I wanted. My makeup on the day of the wedding was even better! The funny thing? She used the exact same lipstick and gloss that I always have in my purse! She made my mom look amazing as well, and our makeup did not budge all day. Carina does what she is hired to do, and she does it well. Conversations with her are also a form of entertainment! :)

My girls and I looked amazing on my wedding day. I have never felt so beautiful in my life and I've never seen my bridesmaids look so good. My girls kept asking me where I found her because she's soo good! She did my mother's make-up. WOW! My mom was was stunning and glowing. Carina even travels and was early. She's a true pro. Book with Carina...you won't regret it!

I just booked her for my wedding! I'm super excited. She has been given so many recommendations on the OC boards.

I'll give my full review after my trial and wedding!

UPDATE:
I LOVE HER!! She is amazing!! She did my boudoir & bridal make up. I could not have been happier. She did an awesome job! All my Bridesmaids loved what she did with their make up! Highly recommended!!!

Awesome, awesome, and total awesomeness!!

Carina made me and my girls look like superstars!!
We felt so pretty and dolled up!
She's great to talk to any facial concerns you may have.
My sister loves makeup and knows a lot about it but she still learned a few tricks from Carina.
Carina will get there right on time and tells you who's up next and the order so there will not be any confusion.

I love her and highly recommend her.