Questions, Answered
Before you book
Here are the questions clients ask most before booking Vanessa's Makeup, from bridal pricing and travel to skin tones, consulting and the 10-minute routine.
How much does bridal makeup cost?
Bridal makeup is $150 for the bride, $75 each for bridesmaids, the mother of the bride, the mother-in-law and other family members, and $25 for a flower girl. Depending on the distance, an additional travel charge may apply.
Will my makeup survive crying at the wedding?
Yes. Vanessa uses Le Volume de Chanel Waterproof on the bride and anyone likely to cry, then sets the finished face so it holds through the vows, the speeches and the dancing.
Can my mom and mother-in-law get their makeup done too?
Yes. The mother of the bride, the mother-in-law and other family members are $75 each, the same as bridesmaids. The bride is $150 and a flower girl is $25.
Do you travel, and is there a travel fee?
Vanessa travels to you from St Johns County, FL and beyond. Depending on the distance, an additional travel charge may apply. Add your venue or city to the booking form for an exact quote.
My lips get dry and flaky. Will lipstick still look good?
Yes. Vanessa preps lips with Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum Lèvres, a hydrating Chanel lip serum, so they are smooth before any color goes on.
Should I bring my own makeup to accessory consulting?
Yes. The session goes through the products you already own, then Vanessa tells you what to keep, what to swap out and what to add for your skin tone and complexion.
How much is accessory consulting?
Accessory consulting is $100 per hour.
What is a beauty makeover?
An individualized consultation that elevates your day-to-day look. Vanessa updates your routine with the latest products so you feel more confident in your own skin.
Can you help me do my makeup faster?
Yes. Part of every beauty makeover is making your application faster and more efficient, so you can have a 10-minute routine that does not delay your day.
Does Vanessa do makeup for deep and dark skin tones?
Yes. Vanessa works with every skin tone, from fair to deep. She matches foundation to your undertone so there is no ashy or gray cast, and she chooses powders that will not cause flashback in photos.
Will I still look like myself?
That is the whole point. Vanessa loves natural makeup and builds every look to elevate your natural beauty and confidence, not to turn you into someone else.
What training does Vanessa have?
Vanessa is a Sephora Certified Makeup Artist. She got her start at Ulta Beauty and has done makeup work for Chanel.
Terms You'll Hear
A quick makeup glossary
- Undertone
- The warm, cool or neutral hue under your skin. Two people with the same skin tone can need different foundation because of it.
- Skin tone
- How light or deep your skin is. It sets the depth of every shade you wear.
- Complexion
- The natural color and texture of your facial skin, which guides formula as much as shade.
- Foundation oxidizing
- When foundation darkens after it dries. A shade that matched in the store can look orange by lunch.
- Jawline line
- A visible edge where foundation stops matching your neck. The clearest sign of the wrong shade.
- Finish
- How a product reflects light: matte controls shine, satin sits in between, dewy reads as glow.
- Skin prep
- Cleansing, hydrating and priming skin before makeup, so foundation sits smoothly instead of clinging to dry patches.
- Lip prep
- Hydrating and smoothing lips before color. Dry or flaky lips make even the best lipstick look uneven.
- Primer
- A base layer under foundation that helps makeup grip and last.
- Setting spray
- A finishing mist that locks makeup in place for a long day.
- Waterproof mascara
- A formula that resists tears and humidity, like Le Volume de Chanel Waterproof.
- Ashy cast
- A gray or chalky look on deeper skin from foundation or powder that is too light or the wrong undertone.
- Flashback
- A white cast that some powders leave in flash photos.
- Contour and highlight
- Shading and light that add the dimension a camera flash flattens.
- Color analysis
- Matching colors to your natural coloring, so you know which shades light you up.
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