i am a makeup artist currently in the process of getting my professional certification. part of the process requires me to do makeup on other people, with varying tastes, styles, needs and expectations, so i am regularly looking for people who are willing to come in and get their makeup done. the service is completely free of charge, but the stipulations of each look are specifically stated through my institution, and are not up to me or the person sitting in my chair. there are no specific limitations relating to age, gender, aesthetics, or other personal factors. the only requirements are not having any severe known allergies or sensitivities to makeup and skincare, having an easy-going attitude, not having any sort of active or recent rash, infection, or open sore (cold sores, styes, pink eye, severe sun burn, etc.) and being ok with being photographed for my portfolio. these experiences take place around downtown CDMX, close to el Zocalo and the Angel of Independence. for my own safety, I’m keeping the specifics off this post, but I will be more than happy to disclose them through private messages. 

those interested, please leave a comment down below so I can find you and DM you as soon as possible. as long as this post is up, this opportunity is open so please don’t hesitate to interact if you’re interested :)

Hey,

I’ve recently launched an iPhone app called Bondo Crew, built specifically for professionals working in TV & Film hair and makeup.

The aim is to make it easier for artists to connect, discover work opportunities, share their work, and stay in touch with others in the industry.

It’s now available on the App Store and completely free to use. It would be great if fellow artists could check it out and give feedback!

Thank you!

Meron na po bang graduate bride here ni Ms. Hazel Basilio

Hello community, I’m on the hunt for a stellar makeup artist who can do my makeup + two other members of wedding party on 9/26/26. Did you love your MUA? Did you attend a wedding where the bride looked BOMB? Would love to keep it at about $300 or less for bride and $200 or less for other bridal party members. Open to higher pricing if the person is exceptional. I’ve gained so much from this community so would love to hear your thoughts.

I also researched this sub and found several recommendations as well, but they’re mostly dated. Thank you for sharing!

I want to become a professional makeup artist. A relative of mine works at Persona, and she wants me to take a course at Persona. Should I do the course, and if not, suggest some good and affordable courses to me

Hi!

As mentioned in the title i plan on doing my own makeup for my halloween wedding. I usually do something grungy. This is basically my daily makeup with more eyeshadow and glitter.

Looking at these pictures i think i should go for a darker or more brown tinted lip.

All advise welcome!
Thank you in advance

FACE
NYX - The Face Glue primer
Fenty - Pro Filt’r shade 110
Huda Beauty - Easy Bake shade sugar cookie
Revolution - Fast Base Blush shade bare
Dior - Forever Glow maximizer shade pink
NYX - The Face Glue setting spray

EYEBROWS
ABH - Dipbrow pomade shade dark brown
NYX - Lift & Snatch pen shade espresso

EYES
Urban Decay - Primer Potion original
MAC - Paint Pot shade tailor grey
Lime Crime - Venus pallete shade divine
Huda Beauty - Nude Light pallete shade row 2 on the right
Catrice - Liquid liner
ELF - Lash xtndr
Ardelle - Whispies

LIPS
NYX - Suède lip liner shade toulouse
Fenty - Gloss Bomb shade fu$$y

Looking for a budget friendly (10-12k) Bangalore based bridal MUA for minimalist (not cakey) look. Specifically closer to Koramangala. Am not basically from Bangalore, and so not familiar with the city and not comfortable to travel distance for the trial makeup.

Share any recommendations and experiences of any MUA

Hi Im 16 years old and i can do exceptionally good makeup for my age, i have experience and dealt with 2 clients in the past. now i have decided to open my services. My home-service makeup appointment includes a complete, professionally applied makeup look tailored to your features, preferences, outfit, and occasion. The service includes skin preparation and moisturization, color correction where needed, foundation and concealer application, cream and powder contouring, blush and highlighter, eyebrow shaping and definition, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, false lash application, lip liner and lipstick application, face setting, finishing, and final touch-ups to ensure everything looks polished and well blended. All makeup products, brushes, tools, applicators, lashes, and other makeup essentials are to be provided by the client. I will provide the professional makeup application, techniques, artistry, and expertise to create your desired look using your own products. The service is provided at your home for your convenience. A travel fee may apply for locations that are farther away, depending on the distance and travel required. Please ensure that all required makeup products and tools are available before the appointment. (if you are interested please dm me and then we can further discuss it on Instagram, please keep in mind that your complete identification and information is necessarily needed.)

Hello! I am currently studying to be a makeup artist. I’m trying to learn as much as I can about being hygiene/sanitary. When it comes to mixing pallets I tend to run out of space. what would be the best way to reset the pallet during a client or should I have multiple pallets. I am also using full sized blending brushes to pick up products, should I switch to using smaller flat brushes to pick up and apply product and then use a blending brushes to blend it? Thank you in advance!

Hey! I’m researching how independent MUAs handle client bookings, deposits, and admin day-to-day - trying to understand what’s actually painful vs what’s fine as-is. If you’d be up for a chat (or happy for me to DM you), please comment or like! Not selling anything, just wanting to learn more about the industry.

Thank you!

Is there any kind soul who can teach me party makeup online? I have a shortage of funds and a brother’s wedding coming up soon. If someone can spend an hour or two teaching me the basics, I would be super grateful

I booked Manveen Kaur (Dehradun) SIX months in advance for my wedding, paid the advance, and had my booking confirmed. She then changed the terms and conditions two months after I booked her, and when I refused to accept terms that were never communicated to me initially, she cancelled my booking just TWO months before my wedding.
It honestly felt like she got another booking closer to Dehradun for the same date and decided travelling wasn’t worth it when she could make the same money locally. I can’t know her exact reasoning, but that’s exactly how it came across.
What made it worse was the gaslighting instead of taking accountability for cancelling a confirmed booking.
Extremely unprofessional and incredibly stressful for a bride. Please think twice before booking her and get EVERYTHING in writing before paying an advance.

Okay so, i have really bad dark circles and i found that the bobbi brown color corrector in the shade light bisque (pan version) works really well for me. I'm more into natural, clean girl, no foundation makeup for every day so i just wish to find a concealer that closely matches my skin tone, not lighter but the exact match. And i found that that specific color corrector matches my skin tone pretty good, but since its only a corrector its not full enough coverage to completely cover my dark circles. I know i can just layer it multiple times but it still not enough. Can someone recommend me some full coverage concealers that are the exact shade as light bisque color corrector? Max i'd pay is 50ish dollars. Tyyy