About this vendor
Based in Newtown, CT, Kristene Beauty offers natural makeup application and specializes in wedding makeup. Owner Kristene Salbu Tufano provides gorgeous contouring, traditional and airbrush makeup, false lash application, brow styling, and skincare services. We will work together to create the perfect look for YOU!
Kristene believes that each client is unique and deserves a makeup look personalized to fit their individual needs and style. Whether you prefer a natural, barely-there application or a full glam statement, Kristene will collaborate with you to create a look that authentically reflects your personality and shows off your natural beauty.
Kristene is zealous about cleanliness during application. You can always count on her to use disposables, clean brushes in between applications and mix product on hand to not contaminate brushes. Your luxury experience is her top priority! You can anticipate a beauty experience with this calm, seasoned professional who will help put you at ease as she works with you on your look.
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.
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Kristene is WILDLY talented! She will listen to you and transform your makeup into the vision you have for any event. She is also such a warm and genuine person. The experience is ...
so enjoyable with her! Highly recommend her for any special occasion you have!
Kristene is one of the kindness and professional makeup artists I have ever had! It can be daunting trusting someone to do your makeup for your wedding day but Kristene really list...
ens and understands your vision. I had a picture in my mind and she was able to do it all! She also takes her sanitization very seriously, always cleaning brushes and washing hands. I would use her for my next major event!
Kristene was an absolute gem to work with. Not only did she do an amazing job with my makeup but was just as sweet as could be! She’s very knowledgeable about the products she uses...
and has a lot of experience under her belt. Absolutely would recommend her to family and friends !
I’ve had my makeup done by Kristene multiple times, and every single experience has been wonderful. Kristene is incredibly caring, kind, and calm, which instantly puts you at ease....
Her energy is fun yet soothing, and she truly listens to what you want while enhancing your natural beauty. Every time I leave Kristene’s chair, I feel confident, radiant, and absolutely beautiful. It’s clear she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. I couldn’t recommend her more highly anytime you need your makeup done!
Starting your special day with Kristine will be better than the time that you have at your own wedding. Kristene will not only pass on her positivity to you, she will ease your ner...
ves on the day when you need it the most. She will be your hype girl and most importantly, she will make you glow and feel beautiful from the inside out.
Kristene did my makeup for a fall family photoshoot. She is absolutely amazing! Kristene is such a great positive professional and her personality and energy are delightful. She ma...
kes you feel so comfortable and pays close attention to what you want. Kristene goes above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied with your final look. I loved how perfect my skin looked and how natural my overall makeup turned out to be. The best part is that I still looked like myself a better beautiful version. I highly recommend Kristene Beauty, she certainly is the best one around!
Kristene did my makeup for a recent family friend’s wedding. I went to her in-home studio and had the absolute best experience. Kristene is professional and pleasant. We had the be...
st time chatting and laughing while she did my makeup and the end result was stunning ! I got so many compliments on my makeup!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kristene and her beauty services! From start to finish, she was the perfect combination of professional, caring, and talented. She has su...
ch an incredible talent and I loved the way my makeup came out.
Beyond her artistry, Kristene is one of the sweetest and kindest people you’ll ever meet! She listens closely to what you want, offers thoughtful suggestions, and creates an experience that feels calm, fun, and personal. Her attention to detail and professionalism made the entire process seamless, and I couldn’t have felt more confident or beautiful.
I highly, highly recommend Kristene to anyone looking for a makeup artist who truly goes above and beyond. She’s not only incredibly skilled but also a joy to be around — you’ll absolutely be in the best hands!
I would totally recommend Kristene Beauty she is gentle sweet caring and kind my makeup looked amazing and lasted through my whole wedding
I just married the love of my life this past weekend and Kristene did myself and my bridal party’s makeup. I met Kristene back in February when she did my bridal shower makeup tria...
l for the wedding. Let me just start off by saying Kristene is the sweetest, kindest and calmest woman ever, she listened to what I wanted exactly and was patient and professional. Kristene brings out your natural beauty and makes you feel like a movie star. My makeup remained the whole entire day, through all the tears I cried. (trust me there was alot of tears!!!!) I have never looked more beautiful, I was complimented all day and my bridal party looked so gorgeous. Kristene will be my makeup artist and friend for the end of time!!!!! Please don’t sleep on her for your next even she is truly talented and the best!!!!! Thank you 😊
We used Kristene for my daughter’s prom & 2 weddings that we attended. She way exceeded my expectations! She had an extensive background working on both the corporate side of the ...
makeup industry as well as the practical side. She knows her products very well & what to use on all different types of skin. My daughter has horrible acne & Kristene made her look flawless. The makeup stayed & looked beautiful all night! Side note…She was SO sweet. I felt like I knew her forever! So easy to talk to & definitely takes your ideas into consideration. I HIGHLY recommend Kristene!
If you are looking for your go to makeup girl Kristene is for you! She has fabulous attitude, and skill is unmatched. She even put me on to my new favorite moisturizer for how to b...
est prep my skin. I cannot thank her enough for being a calming presence during getting ready time. She added to the atmosphere and worked quickly and efficiently juggling 6 women to be ready in time. I also used her for my bridal shower. She also was able to source a second very talented artist to accommodate my bridal party size. She is truly the sweetest and most talented make up artist and I cannot thank her enough 🤍
Easy to communicate. Great person, great work.
Kristene was absolutely amazing when I got my engagement shoot makeup done! I’ve already booked her for my bridal shower and future events. She made me feel beautiful without the m...
akeup and accented my favorite parts of myself while covering my insecurities (hormonal acne and scars :/). My makeup was beautiful but still looked like me. Kristene made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. Another not so small thing, the pressure she used while applying makeup, lashes etc was perfect. I’ve been poked and prodded so many times by MUAs in the past. Cannot recommend her enough! Book her, you will not be disappointed!
Kristene was an incredible choice for a makeup artist. Everyone in my bridal party was raving about their makeup, because it was natural and beautiful. I loved my own bridal makeup...
: my husband even complimented it multiple times that day (and he never normally notices my makeup)! On top of that, Kristene has a great positive energy that really sets the tone for your wedding day! Highly recommend!
Kristene was excellent, through and through. She was very communicative and professional from day one -- coordinating my bridal makeup trial, explaining all the products she uses, ...
asking me about my style and expectations, making sure I was 100% happy with everything... I think what I was most impressed with, however, is her demeanor. Kristene had to do makeup for 7 women and 2 girls on the day of my wedding, and she had the most calming way about her. Having your makeup done by her is like going to the spa! All my bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning and I had zero stress about my makeup. Her #1 goal was to make me feel my best self on my wedding day and that's exactly what happened. Thank you so much, Kristene!
Kristene is the best! I’m so glad I chose her to do makeup for my wedding. She made everyone feel comfortable and made all of us look absolutely gorgeous
Kristene was professional, kind and easy to work with! She did a great job with my makeup, consistently checking to make sure I was happy with how it was coming along and making an...
y tweaks as necessary. Would definitely recommend!
Never really wore makeup, or to be honest took care of my face outside of a bar of soap. Treated myself to time to learn what and how to take care of my face and apply makeup for a...
n everyday and out for the night look. Great investment in me!!
Patient, kind, knowledgeable and fun!
Kristene did my makeup for a family photo shoot and the whole experience was excellent! Kristene takes the time to listen to what you want and has a talent for bringing out her cli...
ent’s natural beauty. She does all this with a peaceful relaxed demeanor, keeping you calm and at ease before your big event.
Kristene is so talented! Truly a makeup genius with the way she used shadowing techniques and eye makeup to make my features pop in a very natural way. Not only is Kristene very t...
alented with makeup application, she is so easy and fun to work with. From the start, when booking the appointment, she was always very responsive and professional in our communications. The time I spent getting my makeup done went by quickly and was so enjoyable given Kristene’s sweet and friendly demeanor.
Kristene was amazing. I don’t wear alot of makeup and had a few red spots, she listened to my needs and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome. I felt so beautiful and ...
confident on my wedding day. I highly recommend Kristene Beauty.
Kristene was wonderful to work with. She has a great attitude & made me feel at ease when this isn’t something I’d normally treat myself to! She has a great artistic ability to cre...
ate the magic glow without caking a ton of make up on. Would highly recommend :)
Kristene was amazing to work with! She is professional, knowledgeable, and talented! I loved everything about my makeup. Kristene was great about educating me on the products she w...
as using. I highly recommend using Kristene for your next event! She is the best of the best!
Kristine was everything anyone would ever want in their makeup artist, and more! From the moment I met her she made me feel comfortable and confident. She is a genuine, friendly pe...
rson by nature. I could not believe how well she listened to what I wanted and made me feel beautiful with her admirable makeup skills!
Kristene was so wonderful to work with and made me feel beautiful on my wedding day!! Through all the dancing and the laughing and the tears of joy, my makeup held up all day AND t...
hrough the after party. She is incredibly sweet and helped me find the perfect balance between glam and natural, and I would recommend her to any bride!
Kristene is amazing! She loves what she does and it made for a wonderful experience. Kristene was so helpful and knowledgeable about luxury skincare and makeup products. She provid...
ed gorgeous artistry that matched my style and preference for makeup and I felt incredible. The makeup lasted the whole day.
Communicating and booking was really easy. Kristene was always responsive, professional and kind.
Highly recommend hiring Kristene Beauty for your wedding! She is amazing!
Contact
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Kristene Beauty