CHICAGO-BASED MAKEUP ARTIST
WEDDING & SPECIAL OCCASION MAKEUP
EDITORIAL & COMMERCIAL PHOTOSHOOT MAKEUP

NICE TO MEET YOU

Hello, I’m Magdalena!

For over 15 years, Magda has helped create lasting memories for her clients thanks to her deft touch, her mastery of products and tools, and her caring heart.

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LOOK YOUR BEST

Whether it be for your wedding, a commercial photoshoot, or any other special event, Magdalena always goes the extra mile to make sure you feel seen, heard, and above all, beautiful.

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CLIENT REVIEWS

Magda has been doing my make up for over 8 years for events, TV segments, parties - she’s the best of the best. Magda is beyond professional, kind, loving and her talent is unparalleled. Magda’s creativity and skill set span from simple and clean to super fun and edgy. I love it all. She learns what my skin needs to have the ultimate make up - lasting as long as I need it to. She goes above and beyond. I recommend Magda to everyone.  

— Karina Heinrich
Magda is my absolute favorite makeup artist. I typically hate to have my makeup done, as it feels heavy and I do not look like myself. I typically end up wiping most of it off afterwards, but when Magda does my makeup, I feel like myself, only so much better. She has a way of doing natural makeup that just makes you feel more beautiful. She is also so wonderful and a pleasure to be around. I recommend her to all of my friends and choose to use her for any makeup needs!

— Sasha Adler
I have had the pleasure of hiring Magda to do my makeup for multiple occasions and every time I looks like a better version of myself. She is very intuitive and has such an easygoing personality that the time flies by. She is one of the THE BEST artists in Chicago and you can do no wrong by hiring her.

— Mary Nisi
I loved working with Magda as she's super intuitive with her craft, which I find to be a unique experience when getting your makeup done. She knew exactly what I wanted, even when I didn't :) I've had very few experiences where I've gotten my makeup done and liked it but when Magda did my makeup for my wedding, it was the first time I had my makeup professionally done and LOVED it. I have never felt more beautiful and cannot recommend her enough. She also did an amazing job with my mom and mother-in-law who wanted barely any makeup. Magda did just the perfect amount and they were so happy with the results. She's super easy to work with and really brings a calm energy to the day.

— Jena Gambaccini
I’ve used Magda as my makeup artist for over 10 years, and she isn’t just a talented makeup artist. Magda is warm, calm, patient, honest, prompt and reliable. She has an innate ability to highlight your prettiest features without overdoing it, but she’ll follow your lead and make your makeup as subtle or as wild as you’d like while making sure you look your absolute best.

— Lauren Buxbaum
Anytime I want to look my best, I call the Queen of Makeup Application, Magdalena.

— Debbie Lund

SERVICES

When it comes to special occasions, you want everything to go smoothly! That’s why checking and practicing every detail is so important.Your makeup enhances your inner and outer beauty and allows you to FEEL confident and beautiful. Your trial ensures that you will feel just that.
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On location makeup application for bride and up to 5 members of the bridal party.
Add additional bridal party members, and flower girl for an additional fee per person.
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The full wedding day package (approximately 10 hours until reception, hourly rate might be added after 10h). For bride and up to 6 members of the bridal party.
Add additional bridal party members, and flower girl for an additional fee per person.
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Keeping your wedding small and intimate? The one and only is designed for one on one makeup application for the bride.
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Need to look and feel like the best version of yourself? Magda will make sure you’re flawless and glowing from the inside out for your event. She’ll make sure your skin looks great in real life as well as in photos and that your makeup reflects your style and personality - she's very good at that!
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Magda loves to travel and is available to assist you anywhere. Pricing available upon request.
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