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Denver Makeup Guru

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About This Vendor

A little 'Oomph!' is all you need.

Polished enough for the camera - with your Groom still able to recognize you. Make him wish you could skip that reception! Allow me to take some stress out of your big day. Class, humor and 13 years experience included. Visit my website for more information.

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Reviewed On 10/20/2015 by Paige M
Cynthia is amazing! I felt so beautiful on my wedding day! Her style is more towards a natural look, which was ideal for me, but made me feel so glamorous as well. She provides lashes free of charge. Overall, she's incredibly talented, and just...
a really fun person to work with.
Reviewed On 9/30/2014 by Kim K
Cynthia is AMAZING! I don't wear makeup on a normal basis and she made me look like a beautiful bride version of myself without making me look too made up. She also did makeup for my 74 year old mother - who she had never met - and my Mom loo...
ked stunning. My practice appt made me so comfortable with the process and no changes were needed to her initial look. She was on time, funny, and finished all three of us in under 2 hours. I was provided with an emergency kit to take with me (that I didn't need because her makeup is so perfect) but had eyelash glue, lipstick, foundation, etc. Affordable, super friendly, professional, just amazing. I can't recommend her enough. LOVED HER!
Reviewed On 9/05/2014 by Knottie77463445
Amazing! Cynthia is so much fun and so professional. She is very personable and just all around nice. She did my makeup, my MOH and MOB's makeup. She applied mine around 9:30 A.M.and it lasted until 2 A.M.! We were very satisfied with her servi...
ces. She chose the appropriate colors for us and listened to any concerns or ideas we had. The makeup did not feel caked on or heavy. I will definitely use her in the future for special occasions. Thank you so much, Cynthia, for sharing in my special day. You are wonderful!
Reviewed On 4/23/2014 by Katie F
Cynthia not only made me look stunning on my wedding day but is so fun to chat with while she works. She made me feel comfortable even though I don't wear makeup regularly. She also did make-up for my mother and my mother-in-law. They both t...
hought she was great and loved how gorgeous they were!
Reviewed On 10/11/2013 by Anne B
I don't wear much makeup and so I'm normally very weary of someone else doing my makeup. However, I have to say I wish she could do my makeup everyday. She takes the less is more approach (which I personally love) and really understands how t...
o enhance your features. I would HIGHLY recommend her. She did an entire wedding party, two mothers, and the bride in a very timely manner. Everyone looked so amazing and natural!
Reviewed On 10/06/2013 by Danielle B
Cynthia is professional, fun, and awesome at what she does. I am so glad she was a part of the big day. The whole bridal party had a great time getting ready thanks largely in part to Cynthia's outgoing and fun personality. The makeup was st...
unning and lasted all day!
Reviewed On 10/06/2013 by Amanda M
Cynthia did my makeup for my engagement photos as a trial run and I got so many compliments! Even my husband (who is oblivious most days) said, "You're eyelashes look really nice today." She also did my wedding makeup and I loved the natural en...
hancements she gave me for my outdoor June wedding. Nothing too major or dramatic, totally my style - she talked with me about the look I was going for and gave me just that: soft, natural, romantic. AND to top it off she's a total sweetheart. Like playing dressup with your girlfriend. Love her!!
Reviewed On 10/05/2013 by Laura C
Cynthia was referred to me by my wedding planner (Chelle of Revel & Bloom) and I could not be more happy she put us in touch! I honestly didn't know what to expect when I went in for my trial but from the second we met I knew she was a good fit...
. When it comes to makeup I am a little bit clueless and I don't wear heavy makeup on a daily basis so I wasn't sure how to communicate what I wanted for my big day. Cynthia asked me questions regarding my wedding and my style in order to gather what kind of makeup to put on me and then just did what she does best. It was perfect! I felt glamorous without feeling unnatural. The products she used were of the highest quality and I think that makes a huge difference. Cynthia did my mother and sisters makeup as well and she was able to make all of us look fabulous despite being completely different ages, skin types, ect. I think the other thing that I truly loved was that she was so funny and personable as well. She felt more like a close friend in the room that day but she still remained professional at all times. I would recommend her to any bride, she truly is the best Denver has to offer!
Reviewed On 10/05/2013 by a member
Cynthia did an amazing job with my makeup as well as with my bridesmaids and mothers. I was referred to her by a friend who I thought had amazing makeup and I was not disappointed. Cynthia is so nice and makes you feel so comfortable while she'...
s putting on the makeup and the results were stunning. I literally felt like a princess from a fairy tale. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone who needed makeup done for any reason. I know she could do it and make anyone look more beautiful. Her price was extremely reasonable and she was able to come to my house to do it, which was very convenient. She also gave me a touch-up kit, but I didn't need it! It lasted through the night without any flaws.
Reviewed On 10/05/2013 by katie b
Cynthia did my makeup as well as all 7 of my bridesmaids and both mothers. Everyone loved her! She is so fun to be around, always making everyone laugh and feel totally comfortable along the way. The makeup was flawless and everyone looked stun...
ning throughout the entire night. What I loved most is she did everyone's makeup according to their personal style while still highlighting their individual features and also staying in the concept I had imagined. Hard to do! My mother-in-law even got lashes put on and they looked completely natural and lovely. My incredible planner turned me on to Cynthia, really urging me to use her and I'm grateful. I will come back to her for all formal events.
Reviewed On 10/04/2013 by Leslie N
Cynthia is so incredibly talented! She was recommended to me by my wedding planner and I am so glad that she knew someone. I knew that I would not be able to do my makeup myself, but I wasn't really interested in going to a department store i...
n hopes I'd find someone good. Before the wedding, Cynthia set up a make up trial so she could see which products would be best. I left the trial day feeling like a million bucks, but it was nothing to how great I looked day-of. Cynthia came to my mother's house and did the whole bridal party's make up and everyone looked great...including my mom who swore she could never wear eye shadow. My makeup lasted the whole day. In fact, the mother of the groom loved the make up so much that she slept in it so she'd look good for brunch the next day! I can't describe how great Cynthia is and how awesome of a person she is. She is extremely friendly, listens to what you want, and really knows her stuff!
Reviewed On 10/04/2013 by u0399457
I took a makeup lesson from Cynthia after getting a new job - and wanting to look more professional. After that great experience, she has been my go-to person for everything makeup. She's really fun to be around, so it's always comfortable sitt...
ing in her chair while she's working on you. I don't wear a lot of makeup, and for my wedding, I didn't have any preferences, other than not wanting to look over done. She always takes one look at me, and then does exactly the right thing, even when i wasn't sure what that was before she started. On my wedding day, she also did makeup for my mom (who hates having people touch her face) and my 14 year old niece (who was nervous because she'd never had her makeup done before). Both loved the experience and looked beautiful and age appropriate. Cynthia had my mom relaxed and feeling great, and my niece laughing and joking in just a few minutes...Exactly what this bride needed on her wedding day. :) Thanks Cynthia!
Reviewed On 10/04/2013 by Autumn T
Cynthia did my makeup for my wedding on September 1, 2013. It was so flawless! I had her do full foundation, some contouring, a smokey eye, and a natural lip. She uses really nice products and uses a variety of brands. My makeup stayed on all d...
ay (even with the excess of happy crying!). When she finished, all my bridesmaids looked at me and started calling me Ashley Greene! I certainly felt like a movie star and with my make up I looked the part too! I am glad that I hired Cynthia to do my make up. She made it a worry and stress free part of getting ready! I definitely felt pampered.
Reviewed On 10/04/2013 by Sophie B
I was super lucky that Cynthia was recommended to me - she was the first makeup artist I did a trial with and then the only because I thought she was so great! She was super fun to be around, very laid back and easy going. She listened to what ...
I wanted and did exactly that - I didn't give her too many guidelines because I figured she knew more about makeup than I did, and I loved the way I looked on my wedding day. I looked completely like myself, with not too much or not too little makeup, and it looked fantastic in the pictures. My bridesmaids looked beautiful and loved her too! I would recommend Cynthia to anyone!!
Reviewed On 10/04/2013 by Julie S
I absolutely loved working with Cynthia! She made me feel absolutely beautiful, and didn't have me in too much makeup. It was amazing to see the "finished product" on my special day, and to realize how much natural beauty I have! I have and w...
ill continue to recommend Cynthia to every bride I meet, as well as to any woman who wants to learn about the fine art of applying makeup. Cynthia worked so well with all of my bridal party and everyone just loved her! One thing my groom was worried about was me not looking like the woman he fell in love with, and that definitely did NOT happen. Cynthia is absolutely amazing and is so passionate about her job. Again, I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for either make-up application advice or for any special occasion.
Reviewed On 10/04/2013 by Jessica J
Cynthia was an AWESOME choice for my wedding day makeup. I wanted something natural, but still look glamorous for our big day. She not only was very professional, but her personality is amazing - fun, funny and reassuring on such a crazy day. S...
he's also able to travel in and around the Denver metro/Boulder area, so came right to us at the hotel. Cynthia also made up all my bridesmaids and each one of them was thrilled with the results.
Reviewed On 10/04/2013 by Sara B
Cynthia is simply the best! She did my wedding makeup (along with every event up to it)and it was perfection! She has a crafty way of making you look beautiful and natural, even from the bad camera angle. I would highly recommend Cynthia to ...
anyone and everyone! Although there are no more weddings in my family, I will still find excuses to go see her!!!!
Reviewed On 7/17/2013 by Mya A
Cynthia was great. She does more of a natural look, which is my style, and all the girls looked beautiful. She really brought out the natural beauty of all of us in the wedding party. Cynthia was very reasonably priced and a great, super fri...
endly person to work with.
Reviewed On 6/03/2013 by Caitlin M
We recently used Cynthia for my wedding. She came over to my parents house and did makeup for 4 bridesmaids, 2 moms and myself in one afternoon! She is so fun to be around, it's just like having another girlfriend with you while you get ready f...
or your big day. The best thing about her style is that you really look and feel like yourself, just pretty-fied a bit! I didn't want to feel the makeup on my face or have my groom be creeped about my the amount of goop on me and it wasn't like that a lot. If you like a natural look, Cynthia is your gal! I'm sure she can do other looks equally as well but I think her go to approach to wedding makeup is perfect. Her price also includes false lashes and a touch up kit! All the girls loved her, loved the lashes and they look fantastic in photos. You also get to have a trial with her before your big day so you can make sure you like the look! I would highly recommend Cynthia to make you feel relaxed, pampered and gorgeous!
Reviewed On 1/06/2013 by Whitney S
Cynthia is amazing! Not only did my make-up look great, she was very responsive throughout the whole process, setting up a trial, finalizing the day of schedule etc. She did my makeup as well as all my bridesmaids, and they all loved her. She...
is really good at listening to what you want, for example I was scared of the fake eyelashes, so she worked with me to make sure I was comfortable. We all looked great, but not overdone. She is also really easy talk to, and made the "getting ready" even more fun!
Reviewed On 11/07/2012 by Katie F
Cynthia is amazing! She did the make-up for my sister's wedding a few years ago and she was my only choice for my wedding this past summer. Her prices are reasonable and her work is extraordinary. She spends time with you during the trial to...
make sure that you get exactly the look you want. She was willing to come to me on my wedding day which made me feel very comfortable and stress-free! She is awesome!
Reviewed On 11/07/2012 by Megan B
I first had my makeup done by Cynthia for my friend's wedding, and was deeply impressed by her enthusiasm, kindness, and talent. I booked her for my summer wedding, and her attention to detail, and unfailing concentration made me look my best f...
or my wedding. She was fun, and made me feel at ease during a very stressful time. I would recommend her to anyone for any occasion, she was truly a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed On 11/07/2012 by katie z
There are four people that I couldn't have had my dream wedding without: my groom, my photographer, my officiant and my make-up gal, Cynthia! She is amazingly talented, put me right at ease from the first time we talked, has great vision and ...
is just so much fun! I mean she really knows her stuff, but never makes you feel intimidated. She has done my make-up on a few occasionas now, and I have looked beautiful everytime. I was so glad to have her with me on my wedding day (some of my favorite pics were the "getting ready" ones with Cynthia) and love that she was able to come up to the ceremony site. I really can't say enough good things about her!
Reviewed On 11/07/2012 by Helen L
I used Cynthia for my recent wedding and I couldn't have asked for anything better! She did quite a few bridesmaids and both Moms, some who waited until the day of to ask Cynthia is she could squeeze them in and she was super flexible. She is v...
ery personable, someone you wouldn't mind hanging out with on your wedding day. She kept everyone relaxed and I got a lot of compliments on our make-up. You have to hire Cynthia if you are getting married!
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Melissa M
Cynthia is amazing! She did makeup for me, my 5 bridesmaids, and our moms, at a much more reasonable price than other makeup artist I had contacted! She was on time and we didn't feel rushed. She has a great sense of humor and is super fun to w...
ork with. Everyone looked and felt amazing! Cynthia has a way of making you camera ready without being overdone. Cynthia rocks!!
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Laura P
In preparing for my wedding this summer, I had apprehension about having my makeup done. I contacted Cynthia to schedule my wedding makeup and have a consultation. She was so detailed and organized that she sent me a survey to complete prior to...
my consultation to ensure she was knowledgeable of prefered look; this immediately made me feel comfortable! Cynthia was extremely knowledgeable and made me look incrediable for the big day. Her attention to detail is unprecedented, is patient in meeting your vision, and she truly cares about making your day a memorable experience for you and your bridal party. Cynthia is on the top of my recommendation list and there is simply no one in Denver that can compare!
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Katie S
Cynthia is absolutly fantastic!!! Not only was she a delight to work with, she is also a very talanted make up artist. She did my make up for my wedding along with my bridesmaids and my mother. Everyone LOVED what she did and felt beautiful....
I loved loved working with Cynthia and would absolutly recommend her over anyone else!
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Shanelle M
Right when I got engaged a few of my friends told me to hurry up and contact the Cynthia (the Makeup Guru) because she is in high demand and her schedule fills up fast! Well they were right, Cynthia was already booked for my wedding day and re...
ception day (two different days). However she offered to do a lesson session where she did my make up and I LOVED it. After the lesson she sent me an email with ALL the details of what I need to do my own makeup. I was worried I have never had someone do my makeup that I liked and I am pretty picky. I was pleasantly surprised!
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Bridget D
Cynthia is absolutely amazing at her job. I was recommended to her by my now sister-in-law who hired Cynthia for her wedding 2 years ago. We both decided on Cynthia based on the information we gathered on a handful of other make-up artists wh...
o are known for bridal work. Not only are her prices extremely competitive but her look book is second to none. I recommend getting your trial done early in the day when you have something planned for later because I cannot tell you how many compliments I got that evening. As for the day of my wedding Cynthia again impressed me with her punctuality and of course her personality. She helped to calm my nerves with her awesome sense of humor and worked perfectly with my hair stylist. She also made my mother look and feel beautiful after losing her hair to chemo treatments earlier that week. my entire bridal party was floored with how good they looked, and I was more than impressed with what I looked like as well. Cynthia really just makes your natural beauty shine through. I will recommend Cynthia to anyone who mentions their upcoming wedding and hope that I have another event soon that can warrant professional makeup so I can see her again!
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Jamie K
My wedding day was perfect and Cynthia was a big part of that! I was very worried about my male up because there was no way I was going to do it myself but I had heard horror stories. I contacted Cynthia and I was immediately at ease. She's pro...
fessional, prompt and very honest. When we met for my make up trial, I was blown away. I wanted to look like a better version of myself and that's exactly what she did!! I had absolutely no stress the day of the wedding as I knew she was so reliable and easy to work with. She arrived on time and stuck to the tight schedule perfectly. I had countless compliments on my make up and I can't thank her enough!!! She's the absolute best and I would recommend her to everyone!
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Kerry S
I got Cynthia's information as a referral from my hairdresser and from the first email I knew this was a no brainer. She made the entire process very easy which is wonderful when trying to keep all of the moving parts of a wedding organized. ...
I don't wear a lot of make-up and she designed my look accordingly, I looked like a better version of myself - ha! But seriously, she kept it very natural but if I would have wanted a deeper look she would have done. Not only that but she was a pure pleasure to work with, I enjoyed my practice as well as the day of, she was quick but didn't make me feel like I didn't get my time. She also did my mother's make-up and she looked great. Post the wedding I got in touch for a personal situation and she was so responsive and helpful! I couldn't have asked for a better experience!!! Thanks Cynthia!!!
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Shelley A
Cynthia, the Denver Makeup Guru, is the best! She's super knowledgeable and very talented. I had a makeup artist lined up as well as a backup person and they both fell through; this ended up being a God-send because then my wedding planner rec...
ommended Denver Makeup Guru and I am BEYOND pleased with her services. Not only does she provide beautiful makeup at a reasonable price, but she tailors the makeup to whatever you want (the no makeup look, super glamorous, etc.). My bridesmaids, mother, and I all had our makeup done by Cynthia and I'm so glad we did. We looked beautiful and we felt it too and I think that really shows through in the wedding photos. I like makeup and am pretty good at doing my own but doing makeup for photography is so different and Cynthia really knows her stuff.
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Breigh R
I had Cynthia (the Denver Makeup Guru) do my and my bridesmaid's makeup for my wedding. Everyone looked fantastic, and it was super easy! She kept the makeup looking classy and fresh. I would absolutely use her for other occasions!
Reviewed On 10/09/2012 by Preston D
Cynthia did my makeup for my engagement photos and my wedding day. Both times she was energetic and excited to provide her services. She gave me the exact look I was going for on my wedding day. And I've never seen my mom look more beautiful...
than she did after Cynthia did her makeup.
Reviewed On 10/01/2012 by Stacia G
I loved Cynthia! She did a great job on my makeup, really knew what she was doing. She was great to work with as well. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting their makeup done for their wedding day.
Reviewed On 6/05/2012 by Cassie M
She made me, and my bridesmaids, look awesome by accentuating our natural features. I did not feel like a cakey mess, but rather I felt like her services made me feel gorgeous by bringing out natural beauty. Her prices were incredibly reasonabl...
e, and she was SO fun! We had a blast with her and our hair stylist. I'd recommend her to anyone!
Reviewed On 2/08/2012 by Michele T
Cynthia is absolutely amazing! She is extremely friendly and professional and her work is fabulous! Everyone was thrilled with her work. I HIGHTLY recommed Cynthia!
Reviewed On 11/01/2011 by Maryann W
My girlfriend discovered the gem that is Cynthia a few years ago. Since then, three friends have gotten married and all of us have been lucky enough to have her do the makeup for the bride, bridesmaids, mother-of-the bride, friends of the bride...
.... you get the picture! She has done an amazing job every time. In our group, we have some girls who go for the dramatic, very made-up look and others who are just looking for a more polished 'natural'. Cynthia can do it all, gives great personalized tips on products to get and to avoid, and is just a fun awesome lady to include in pre-party preparation! We have had a fabulous time with her every time, and I have made some great new addittions to my daily makeup bag based on her recommendations.
Reviewed On 10/31/2011 by Kristin H
I couldn't have asked for a better person to do my make-up for my wedding! Cynthia knew exactly what I wanted. She's also so easy to talk to and easy going. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for anything more and was thrilled with the results ...
I received!
Reviewed On 10/30/2011 by Michele J
And Cynthia was not only excellent at doing mine and my maid of honor's makeup, but she was also fun! She was great about making sure she didn't spill the beans. She is very personable and I don't wear a ton of makeup and I loved her because sh...
e just made me look natural with the colors she used. My pictures turned out amazing and when my maid of honor got married 5 months later, she used Cynthia too. I would recommend Denver Makeup Guru to any bride - Cynthia's quality and pricing can't be beat!
Reviewed On 10/30/2011 by Megan R
I was so sick of seeing $300 + for bridal make-up and trials I wanted to vomit, not to mention the dollar signs I saw after I added in my bridesmaids and moms so they could get their makeup done. I had nearly accepted defeat, BUT then in walked...
in Cynthia, fun, witty, and damn good at what she does. She is beyond genuine and such a good spirit to have around on your wedding day! I can’t say enough good things about this woman. She’s relaxed, rolled with changes during the day, she waited for my photographer to arrive to finish my make-up, so I could have some of those coveted “getting ready” photos, she is an absolute doll…listen to her and trust what she says, she knows what she’s doing. Her prices and services are out of this world…you know how they say “you get what you pay for?” With Cynthia, you get way more than what you pay for, plus she is just a cool person :-)
Reviewed On 10/30/2011 by Erin D
Cynthia was great! Not only did we look fabulous (she did makeup for my bridesmaids too), she fit right in with the crew while we were getting ready and helped us have a lot of laughs. I had never had my makeup done so did not know what to ex...
pect, and I couldn't be more pleased!
Reviewed On 10/28/2011 by Kara P
Cynthia did my makeup for my wedding, as well as my mom and two bridesmaids. We all were so happy. I was amazed at how I looked like myself, just amped up by 1000. She squashed my fears of lip color and foundation. I wish she could do my makeup...
every day :) I happily refer her to brides.
Reviewed On 10/25/2011 by TARAH B
Cynthia is AMAZING! She not only has epic talent, but she is so fun to work with. I have used several different make-up artists in the Denver area and she is by far the best. She's professional, punctual and she made me look flawless! Her incre...
dible talent and amazing sense of humor make her the complete package! I will definitely be using her again!
Reviewed On 10/23/2011 by Heather G
Cynthia is wonderful- her prices are reasonable, she's totally flexible, and she makes everyone look and feel beautiful. I made appointments for two bridesmaids and me. After everyone saw her work, two additional bridemaids and my mother want...
ed their make-up done. Cynthia fit everyone in and kept everyone calm. She knows how to make you look great, while maintaining a natural look so you feel like yourself on your wedding day. Highly recommended!
Reviewed On 10/20/2011 by Kim M
I can't say enough great things about Cynthia! She made everyone in my bridal party, including the mothers, feel incredibly taken care of. The ladies looked flawless the whole day. I have never felt so beautiful. We all loved the addition of th...
e eyelashes! Oo la la! I would recommend her for any special occasion. Thanks a million, Cynthia!
Reviewed On 10/19/2011 by lisa d
The Denver Makeup Guru, Cynthia, is hands-down the best makeup artist in Denver. Not only does she do stunningly beautiful work for a reasonable price, but she is also kind, funny, accessible and honest. I enlisted Cynthia's brilliance for my b...
est friend's wedding as well as my own wedding earlier this year, and have subsequently recommended her to many brides-to-be. Those that have used her for makeup on their special days report the same praise and satisfaction. Now I find every excuse I can to have my makeup done with her! Cynthia is amazing, you wont' be disappointed!
Reviewed On 10/19/2011 by Mary N
Denver Makeup Guru is the best option for wedding and event make up. She was such a delight to work with- so professional, so refined, and so very talented! She uses the best products and really understands what YOU need to look fabulous! I ...
would recommend her for any event! I will use her again and again.
Reviewed On 10/09/2011 by Jen B
Cynthia was so wonderful, I couldn't be happier I hired her to do my makeup. She is sweet, fun, and put everyone at ease. But most importantly she is an amazing makeup artist. I loved how she did my makeup on the day! She also did some of m...
y bridesmaids and they looked wonderful. On top of that, she did my mom's makeup, who can sometimes be a little bit of a handful. Not only did my mom's makeup look great, but Cynthia was wonderful in working with my mom's anxiety and making her feel better. I would recommend Cynthia to anyone!
Reviewed On 8/24/2011 by Katherine C
I had tried one other make-up artist before Cynthia, and the result was painted-lady-meets-old-age-home-circus, so I was a bit wary of make-up artists. Cynthia was amazing! She was delightful to work with, so responsive and really listened t...
o what I wanted. She cares so much about making her brides and bridal parties feel beautiful, and it shows in her results. My make-up was subtle but glamorous, fresh, glowing, and romantic. And even better, it stayed put the ENTIRE night, through rain and dancing. She made me, my bridesmaids, my mom, and my mother-in-law look and feel just beautiful. Plus the pictures look flawless! I can't recommend enough! You'd be crazy not to hire her!
Reviewed On 8/17/2011 by Jess L
Cynthia rocks my socks. She truly is amazing, and truly doesn't put on globs of makeup so that you look made-up. She uses amazing products, and takes her time to make sure you're comfortable and uses what you already have in terms of beauty to ...
make it all that much better. Other trials I had made me look ridiculous with the caked on makeup and I could feel it but Cynthia used light makeup so that it felt like I was completely natural but I still looked amazing and it held all night. She was completely fun and professional rolling with the punches when 8 people decided to get their makeup done over the 3 that were supposed to. I guess its just a testament to her that as soon as everyone saw her work, they were all in.
Reviewed On 7/22/2011 by Morgan S
Cynthia was beyond amazing!! She gave me the exact look I wanted for my wedding day, the make up was noticeable but not caked on. It was perfect! She is so great to work with, pretty much the sweetest person ever. She was quick to write back an...
d so helpful, accommodating and professional. If you go with Cynthia you will not be disappointed, I HIGHLY recommend her! Wish I could carry her around in my pocket when I go to buy make up, very knowledgeable and just a cool lady to hang out with!
Reviewed On 7/04/2011 by Rebecca A
I don't wear much makeup normally so the thought of being caked with tons of foundation and such didn't really appeal to me (or to my now-husband who was actually more concerned about having someone do my makeup than I was). But, I knew I want...
ed to look really good in our photos and would not be able to accomplish that on my own. So, I did some google searches and found Cynthia - the Denver Makeup Guru! After reading some reviews and emailing with her about the process and costs, we met for a trial (which she let me combine with a makeup lesson cause I definitely needed one!). She was great. For the lesson portion she worked with me based on the amount of time I wanted to spend getting ready in the morning and helped me maximize the effect of the little makeup I would use. She showed me how to apply makeup, the order of operations, what I could skip or add in based on my time. For the bridal makeup she listened to my concerns and worked her magic - I looked like me, only a lot better. When my husband to be saw the finished result he was ecstatic - he said I looked absolutely perfect. She put the emphasis on my best features (my eyes) and hid all of the imperfections. While I ended up with what I consider a lot of makeup on my face (doesn't take much for me to feel that way since I wore none before this) it didn't feel or look like much. The work she does is great but she is also a great person to work with and be around. She's super easy going - and very hard (if not nearly impossible) to get frazzled. Three days before my wedding my hairstylist had to cancel and she pulled strings and got me hooked up with a connection of hers who got me in for a trial run the next day and worked a weekend she had scheduled off just to do my hair. I am sooooooooo glad I found her and hope I find a reason to be able to work with her again.
Reviewed On 5/04/2011 by krystina w
Cynthia is exactly what you want for your wedding! She was so sweet and relaxed and had fun with myself and the bridal party the whole time we were getting ready. Everyone looked absolutely STUNNING! She truly listens to what you want, but can ...
also use her creativity to show you just how gorgeous you can look! I would never go anywhere else to get my makeup done! Great value for everyone! I would 100% recommend Cynthia for price, quality, wide-array of services and styles and personality! She made my wedding day more enjoyable by being there with us!
Reviewed On 12/29/2010 by Sara C
I looked all over for a makeup artist for our big day, and I found Cynthia on theknot.com vendor list. After 2 minutes during the "dry run", I knew she'd do an amazing job. I was beyond pleased with the final result, and all of my bridesmaids...
looked beautiful as well. Cynthia is fun, professional, and means what she says when she says that she'll make sure that you still look like YOU - just a bit more "gussied up"! I referred her to a few of my friends, and they were equally pleased. She's the best - call her!
Reviewed On 10/19/2010 by Amanda R
I contacted five makeup artists before I was referred to Cynthia, and none of them were right--either their prices were outrageous, they wouldn't come to my wedding site, or they had that "salon girl" attitude that makes me grind my teeth. When...
I spoke to Cynthia, I was immediately drawn in by her sense of humor and laid-back approach. Then, at my trial, I was impressed by her genuine passion for makeup and her talent: she made me look friggin' good. I don't usually wear much makeup (I don't even own a tube of lipstick) so Cynthia gave me a natural, elegant look that emphasized my strengths (high cheekbones) and downplayed my weaknesses (less-than-awesome skin). What can I say? Cynthia made me into a knock-out. I have five brothers, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that their jaws literally dropped when they saw me. (That was fun.) Plus, Cynthia's personality helped put me at ease while I was getting ready and my nerves were at an all-time high. Hiring her was one of the best decisions I made as a bride.
Reviewed On 10/05/2010 by Stefanie V
Cynthia is fantastic at what she does. I had a terrible trial at the salon I was originally going to have my make up done at and she was able to fit me into her busy schedule at the last minute. Her prices are reasonable (she only charged $30 ...
for BMs), she knows what she's doing, and offers great tips.
Reviewed On 8/10/2010 by Kelle O
That is how I looked! I was glamorous and my girls were stunning. Cynthia was professional, on time, personable and in the end we all had makeup that stayed on all night through dancing, rain and tears. Her prices the most reasonable I found. I...
can't recommend her enough!!!
Reviewed On 7/05/2010 by Lyn R
I am a 63 year old woman whose youngest son just married. I was attracted to Cynthia's very friendly website and liked the services she offered. I first had a makeup lesson. I was impressed that she was able to downplay my physical weaknesse...
s (droopy eyelids and eyelashes that grow downward) and she followed my desires to have a very natural look. My husband was thrilled with the results and so was I. Cynthia, honoring my request for a tip on a low cost every day foundation, gave me the foundation without cost. I sincerely appreciate the fact that she does not represent one makeup company and although some items were on the expensive side, many were available at Target. She will definitely tell you what makeup item is worth spending money on and what makeup items have a inexpensive alternative. I then asked her to do makeup for the bride and the mother of the bride as well as myself the day before the wedding. She was on time and her work made all three of us look great. She also gave us free lip gloss and she, without additional cost, put on false eyelashes for the bridesmaids who wanted some. When I first looked at my makeup I thought the eye makeup was too much, but Cynthia told me that by the end of the evening I would feel different. She was absolutely correct. I have never had so many compliments in my entire life. In fact, I think there was a couple of age 40+ guys flirting a little. Most important, my son had tears in his eyes as his bride walked down the aisle. On that day she was the most beautiful bride in the world. I highly recommend Cynthia.
Reviewed On 7/04/2010 by Krista G
Cynthia is AMAZING to work with. She is so knowledgeable, professional, and talented! She responds back to all questions quickly. My mom, grandma, cousin, and 2 bridesmaids all got their makeup done. Cynthia was on time and they all looked gorg...
eous and loved their makeup. My 65year old grandma never wears makeup and Cynthia really made her stand out but not over the top. I am so happy I spent the money and hired a professional makeup artist! I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her to anyone! Krista
Reviewed On 6/28/2010 by tiffany d
I love Cynthia! She is incredible! She did the best job on my makeup. She listens to how you're comfortable in makeup and makes you beautiful with out caking it on or making you feel like your not you (i tried a different makeup artist for m...
y engagement pictures and I felt like a clown with how much makeup she slopped on my face) Not to mention, she's the sweetest person i've ever met :)

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