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Makeup By Charissa

5.0
(89)
best-of-weddings

Central California, Yosemite, Coast and more

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About This Vendor

On-location Makeup Artist - All Areas

Charissa is a professional makeup artist with 18+ years of experience. She has worked with brides for the last 10 years. Her passion is to enhance your beauty from a subtle, natural look all the way to a red-carpet glam look. Charissa works closely with all brides to establish a finished look that they love.

Details

Beauty
Beauty Group Bookings, Hair Stylists, Hair Trials Available, Makeup, Airbrushed Makeup, Makeup Artists, Makeup Trials Available, On-Site Hair & Makeup, Tanning, Spray Tan
Business Attributes
Asian-owned Business, Black-owned Business, Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business, LGBTQ+-owned Business, Native American-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner

Makeup By Charissa Reviews

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Reviewed On 7/17/2022 by Maryssa C
I recently got married on June 25,2022, it was my first time getting my makeup done by a professional makeup artist and I can honestly say Charissa did an amazing job. I wanted a glam but neutral tone look and she did just that , she made me lo...
ok and feel so gorgeous on my special day. Not only did she make me look stunning but she made me feel so comfortable and she is very professional, and kind. I would highly recommend Charissa for anyone who is looking for a professional makeup artist.
Reviewed On 6/16/2022 by Sierra R
I absolute loved my makeup and felt like a beautiful bride! Not only did Charissa make me and my bridal party look and feel amazing, her communication and ability to listen to what her clients want is excellent. 10/10 would recommend ❤️
Reviewed On 5/10/2022 by Madi M
Charissa is amazing!!! She was professional, friendly, timely and does amazing work! She did the makeup for me, my bridal party, mom and mother in law! Our makeup looked flawless and was beautiful all night! I would hire her again in a heartbea...
t!!
Reviewed On 5/10/2022 by Malory M
What a pleasure it was to have Charissa as my make up artist! She is such a pleasure to work with and so easy to get along with. She knew exactly what I wanted (:
Reviewed On 5/07/2022 by JANEL O
Charissa is the absolute BEST! She is every bride's dream when is comes to a make up artist. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She knows to work with each person's unique features. I had several in my bridal party including my m...
other and daughter who had never put on make up before, she made everyone look FLAWLESS and FEELING BEAUTIFUL! She even made my daughter feel extra special by surprising her with a new look and adding a little extra sprinkle of glitter. This small gesture made her whole day! Charissa is truly talented and has an amazing spirit and positive energy she brings with her. Anytime I will need to get my makeup done in the future, I’m without a doubt going to her!💕
Reviewed On 4/27/2022 by Sarah P
Charissa was the best! She was timely, professional, personable and so sweet. All of my bridesmaids loved their makeup and looked amazing! I highly recommend Charissa to all brides and bridesmaids!
Reviewed On 4/25/2022 by Rina D
Charissa was amazing! She saved my big day and made sure everyone felt comfortable and looked beautiful. She was very attentive to our wants and needs. I would recommend her to anyone out there in need of a makeup artist for their special event...
s.
Reviewed On 4/06/2022 by Christi H
My experience with Charissa was top notch. She is so easy to work with and really takes time to know he client before working with them. I had a trial run with makeup before the wedding and she did my hair and makeup the day of the wedding. M...
y photos turned out stunning and she did an amazing job on my hair. I wish I had her with me all the time and would highly recommend her.
Reviewed On 4/05/2022 by Casey S
Charissa was absolutely amazing! Her and her daughter helped guide me to the right hairstyle and makeup for my renewal. Would hire again in a heartbeat!!
Reviewed On 3/28/2022 by Melissa R
They were friendly, professional, and did absolutly stunning work on hair and makeup. ❤
Reviewed On 3/28/2022 by Debi B
Charissa did a fabulous job on the whole wedding party. Ages from 21 to 60 something. All looked awesome. The makeup lasted the entire wedding 12 plus hours. Many compliments from my friends. Would hire her again for any special occasion. Mothe...
r of the bride
Reviewed On 3/28/2022 by Mindi R
Natalie and Charissa were amazing!! They were funny and made the entire process of getting ready fun. The entire wedding party looked amazing!!
Reviewed On 3/28/2022 by Kristina Y
Charissa and Natalie were amazing! They were so fun, early to the call time, did amazing work on all 5 of my bridal party members and made it such a fun start to a possibly stressful day. They kept to the schedule (got done early actually!) and...
made everyone feel so beautiful. They somehow magically was able to make my friends curls last when they NEVER last. I would book them a million times over and am so thankful we found them.
Reviewed On 3/01/2022 by Jenay H
I had an unfortunate experience with my original artist and had to fire her. Makeup by Charissa had my back just two days before my wedding!!! And they did the most amazing job. It was meant to be. I recommend 10/10 you hire them! The best vibe...
and professionalism. Perfect for my wedding day!
Reviewed On 1/20/2022 by Andrea D
Charissa did an absolutely amazing job on my makeup as well as my bridesmaids. She was so patient, kind, caring, and has a great personality. She makes you feel 100% comfortable and helps to lighten the mood and make you smile. I fully trusted...
her with getting me ready for my special day and would recommend her to anybody!
Reviewed On 1/19/2022 by Efe Chantal G
Charissa and her colleague, Amanda, were absolutely wonderful to work with! They arrived at 6.30am and were ready to begin working on our wedding party of 10 by 7am! Charissa transformed all the ladies into goddesses!! When looking for a MUA, I...
was concerned about finding someone who knew how to skillfully apply makeup for dark skinned black women. It was clear that Charissa had a wealth of experience with dark-toned skin and was mindful of not overly drying out our skin. It is an honour and joy to be able to write a review encouraging other brides to consider working with this talented artist!!
Reviewed On 1/11/2022 by Caitlyn H
Absolutely loved working with Charissa! It was easy to communicate to her my bridal inspo as well as subtle changes wanting to be made between my trial and the day of. I've also never had makeup look so flawless for so long- it literally lasted...
ALL day! I've had professional makeup done in the past that did not last nearly as long. A true veteran to the makeup scene, Charissa is on top of it and is able to accommodate to your needs. She was punctual as well, which is critical for your day-of timeline. Above all, she is so very kind and wants the best for you. I hope to hire her again for future makeup needs!
Reviewed On 11/27/2021 by Laura M
100000/10 would recommend Charissa!! She is THE sweetest girl to work with ever. I had no clue what I wanted for my bridal makeup, I showed her a picture and it was like a copy and paste right from my phone. I even changed my eye look on the da...
y of my wedding and she was so for it!! I loved having her do my makeup, I’ve never felt prettier !!
Reviewed On 11/22/2021 by Josie C
Charissa was awesome! I can’t thank her enough for making everything run smoothly from our 1st phone call up until the wedding day. She was very communicative. She made everyone feel beautiful! Showed up early witch I appreciate & she works fas...
t and does a beautiful job her experience really shows. Overall just an awesome person in general. I booked her with out a trial due to lack of time, which I was so nervous about but it was worth the risk. Everything ran smoothly and I couldn’t of asked for more.
Reviewed On 11/18/2021 by Tiffany N
Charissa exceeded my expectations by far! She is punctual, kind and fun to chat with! She was very accommodating, responsive and professional during the time leading up to the wedding which I appreciated!! She has been in this business over 19 ...
years and it was obvious! I felt like a movie star! I couldn’t believe that was my face. She’s the best and I am so fortunate I was able to book with her and her team; who were also amazing!! Just wow. I’ll never be over it. Honestly, the absolute best. Thank you again Charissa!!!
Reviewed On 11/07/2021 by Serena D
Charissa was incredible throughout the whole process! From booking and scheduling trials, she was quick to respond and easy to get a hold of. Herself and Amanda arrived early to make sure all 11-12 of us ladies had our makeup beautifully comple...
ted within the required timeframe. We all looked beautiful on our big day with the help and talents of Charissa and Amanda!
Reviewed On 10/27/2021 by CHRISTINA F
Charissa was so helpful, organized, professional, and personable! She helped create a makeup/hair schedule for my wedding morning and did an excellent job applying our makeup. She made my wedding morning easy, and FUN. You will not be disappoin...
ted with her services!
Reviewed On 10/19/2021 by Tara G
Charissa made me and my entire bridal party look and feel beautiful, she is truly gifted at what she does!! Everyone’s makeup looked fantastic and she really brought out everyone’s best features! She was efficient in applications and we were al...
l ready ahead of schedule. I was on dance floor all night and I left my wedding with my makeup still looking flawless!!
Reviewed On 10/17/2021 by Jessica N
Charissa is the BEST! I’m so grateful to have found her to do my makeup on my wedding day. I’ve never felt so beautiful! She was so professional, the ultimate hype woman and from the day I hired her it felt I had known her for a really long tim...
e. She has a great way of connecting with her clients. Not to mention, she was so quick to respond whenever I had a question for her. Thank you so much Charissa, you helped assist in making my wedding day the best day of my life!
Reviewed On 10/13/2021 by Yanett R
I’m in LOVE with my bridal makeup done by Charissa!! She did an amazing job on my makeup as well as my bridesmaids’. Aside from being so great at what she does, she’s also such a down to earth person. I had the best time with her as my makeup...
artist.
Reviewed On 10/07/2021 by Leah M
The first time I contact Charissa she immediately called me and explained how she worked and was very detailed. I definitely felt comfortable with her doing our make up for my wedding. We had a make up trial and there were a few things I didn’t...
care for in the trial but she made it up at the wedding. I loved my make up! Soft and neutral. Everyone in the wedding party commented on how pretty they looked after she was done! She’s very personable and her work is amazing. For my first time getting my make up done it was a great experience and would definitely book Charissa again if I ever have an event!
Reviewed On 10/07/2021 by Amy D
Charissa was so easy to work with and made sure she got the right person to do my hair as well so that my look was exactly what I wanted for my wedding. I loved my makeup and my hair. Charissa was professional and kind the whole time. She was t...
imely and most importantly, my makeup looked great!
Reviewed On 9/23/2021 by Nicole D
Very professional and extremely talented! So grateful for Charissa and her team! She really cares about you as the bride!
Reviewed On 9/19/2021 by Ashley C
Charissa is so sweet and talented! 10/10 I would recommend Charissa to any bride looking for a makeup artist!! Right away she made me feel super comfortable by giving me a background on herself and her experience with makeup. Her priority was t...
o make sure I had the best “getting ready” experience for my wedding. She showed up on time, and came prepared with everything she needed to glam up my bridesmaids and I. Everyone loved their looks and had fun chatting with her while she made them look so beautiful! She was able to match the look I wanted for my wedding, and made getting ready so memorable 🤍
Reviewed On 9/14/2021 by Kendra T
Charissa was amazing. I chose her after several trials with several highly recommended makeup artist by none were nearly as great as her. She made me feel so beautiful and gave me the dramatic look I wanted without looking fake or overdone. Not...
to mention she matched my skin tone perfectly which is nearly impossible. I highly highly recommend her
Reviewed On 9/12/2021 by Chelsea G
Charissa and her team were amazing! I was nervous about doing my make up for my wedding because I don't wear make up on a daily basis and really wanted a natural look that represented me (so my husband would recognize who I was when I walked do...
wn the aisle 😉). Because of this, I did a trial with her and really liked it for my engagement photos but then realized I wanted less foundation and make up in general. On the wedding day, she was completely supportive of my opinion and in fact, on both occasions advocated that people should never be pressured into a style that they don't want which I really appreciate now more than ever because she honored my request on my wedding day and in part because of her and her team (also loved the hair stylist (Cerissa) who even helped restyle my mom's hair when she was worried about it), our wedding day was even better than I could have imagined. Thanks Charissa!
Reviewed On 9/03/2021 by Erika G
Charissa was so great to have on my sister's wedding day. She made us all feel amazing and her team was incredible. You should book her for your next event!
Reviewed On 8/19/2021 by Katlin E
Charissa is AMAZING. She did my makeup and hair for my small cabin wedding in the Sierras… I have never felt so amazing and beautiful before! Her makeup and hair also showed beautifully in all of my photos. I highly recommend her for any weddi...
ng or event!!
Reviewed On 8/09/2021 by Cristina S
BOOK HER NOW!! Charissa is the most amazing makeup artist I have ever had. Not only is she super professional, she is extremely talented. I had a variety of skin tones and facial structures in my bridal party and she nailed everyone's looks. Al...
l of my bridesmaids and myself looked amazing. I have never felt more beautiful in my life. I also booked my hair through Charissa and her hair dresser did an amazing job! I cant say enough good things about this duo!
Reviewed On 8/07/2021 by Ally K
Charissa is a true professional. She was timely and responded quickly to my correspondence. I also felt as if she truly listened to my needs, while politely giving advice, rather than trying to convince me into what she I thought I needed. Eve...
n my sister who doesn’t like make up very much liked what Charissa did.
Reviewed On 7/28/2021 by Sarah L
I cannot say enough positive things about Charissa and my experience working with her and her team. From the planning to the actual day of the wedding, Charissa made sure my wedding party and I received the BEST service. I don’t normally wear a...
lot of makeup so I wanted a very subtle, natural, glowy makeup look which is what I liked about Charissa’s makeup style. Due to some personal scheduling conflicts Charissa was not able to do my makeup the day of the wedding, but instead of leaving me out to dry she took the time to work through these changes with me in advance and went out of her way to reassure me the MUA who could step in would be able to give me what I was looking for… and she did NOT disappoint (shoutout to @make.up.by.manda)!! Amanda got everything about my makeup right the first try, I did not have to ask her to change a thing! Besides the actual makeup services, Charissa handled every single thing about the wedding planning with such patience and kindness. There were quite a few adjustments that needed to be made over the course of my 2-year wedding planning (postponed from 2020 to 2021), and she was willing to go above and beyond to accommodate my needs. Considering what a crazy year it has been for wedding vendors I do not take for granted the positive experience Charissa was able to provide for me. I would recommend Charissa and her team over and over again!
Reviewed On 7/09/2021 by Paige C
Charissa was awesome! She was very professional, punctual and fun to be around. I loved my makeup from my trial but it came out even better on my wedding day! All my bridesmaids were ready early because of how efficient charissa and her additio...
nal artist were. I would recommend to any and all future brides!
Reviewed On 7/08/2021 by Kelsey J
Charissa was THE best to work with! From the first phone meeting I had with her, I knew she was the one. The morning of my wedding she came fully prepared and on time. I had 10 ladies getting makeup done, she brought an assistant with her (who ...
was amazing!). Charissa was very attentive to me...she could tell I was nervous and not feeling well. She has the best personality :) I would definitely hire her for an event!
Reviewed On 6/24/2021 by Brittanie F
Charissa was awesome! Our makeup came out amazing, she was very personable, and she even beat me to the venue! 10/10 would use her again!
Reviewed On 6/22/2021 by Andrea R
Charissa was the best for my wedding!! I found her through the knot and reviews were amazing and she did not disappoint!! I was a bit worried since I’m from the LA area and I was getting married at the pines resort and needed to find someone ou...
t in the area. Charissa was so accommodating and let me include last minute hair and makeup. Her makeup was beautiful and all my bridesmaids loved how it turned out! She knew exactly what we wanted and she came prepared to the rental house we had. I couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist and her assistant, that did hair, was amazing as well! She knew how to deal with all types of hair. So grateful for Charissa!!!
Reviewed On 6/22/2021 by Kelley R
Charissa and Amanda were so amazing. They were very friendly, polite and did exactly what you asked for! 10/10 would recommend! I had 13 people get makeup done and we were all ready ahead of schedule! Very happy with their service 😊
Reviewed On 6/21/2021 by Yvette B
Wonderful job! Charissa did my sister’s wedding so I knew who I had to have her for my own wedding. She styled all 7 of my ladies hair (bridesmaids, moms & myself). Plus she brought another specialist for all of our makeups. Nothing underdone o...
r overwhelming. Just perfect! 👍❤️
Reviewed On 6/21/2021 by Katherine G
She was very professional and did amazing makeup. I wanted a specific color/palette and she ordered the palate for me!
Reviewed On 6/21/2021 by Rachelle J
Charissa Sanchez was hired by my husband to do my hair and makeup for a surprise vowel renewal ceremony. My husband and charissa had it all planned out. She helped him tremendously regarding the idea of how I’d like my hair and makeup done for ...
the ceremony and she helped put it into reality. It was so special. She did an amazing job, from set up, to the end. She even helped with touch ups after. She was very professional, caring and did a amazing job. I looked beautiful. I couldn’t believe how great I looked in my pictures. I would definitely recommend charissa for any makeup and hair events that you may have. I wish I could hire charissa to do my hair and makeup for my everyday life. I’m going to book charissa for my daughters formal next year! Thank you chairissa for making me look so beautiful. ❤️
Reviewed On 6/18/2021 by Montana C
The only thing I was like extremely picky about was my makeup for my wedding. Being a makeup artist I struggled with the idea of doing my own and naturally went to 5-6 different artist for trials. When I found charissa it was such a breath of f...
resh air. She was so sweet, has amazing products and she’s knowledgeable! I was absolutely amazed with her flawless application and the durability of her makeup! The day of my wedding she very much felt like a calm in the storm, she even let my 3 year old who was having a hard time sit on my lap while she did my makeup. I must also add her timing was phenomenal! Under an hour for the natural glam look I had asked for and it really held up for my mid May Califorina wedding. I feel asleep with it on and my husband asked if I had woken up and did my makeup the day after our wedding because it still looked so fresh. I can’t say enough or thank Charissa enough for talent, skill & time! 1000% Recommend!
Reviewed On 6/05/2021 by Rebecca R
Charissa and her team were wonderful ! She was always great at responding back and keeping me informed. She did a wonderful job with my makeup and hair and my wedding party’s as well, and had us all ready on time . Thanks charissa !
Reviewed On 6/04/2021 by Corinne S
Charissa was literally the best! All of my bridal party got there hair and makeup done and they all love how it turned out. I couldn’t have asked for anything better! I felt so beautiful and it was all thanks to charissa.
Reviewed On 6/04/2021 by Hailey C
Charissa was absolutely amazing!! She listened to exactly what I wanted and made sure I felt beautiful. She got along so well with all of my bridesmaids and felt like family from the very beginning ♥️
Reviewed On 6/04/2021 by Selena V
As a bride it’s hard finding the right makeup artist for one of the most special days of your life! When I came across Charissa’s page, i knew I wanted her to do my makeup! I loved her work from the start! I decided to get the airbrush makeup f...
or my wedding day and I absolutely loved it! Like she said over our phone call consultation “airbrush makeup is like having a filter on your face.” She was not wrong! My skin looked so smooth! She matched the foundation perfectly to my skin! I honestly felt so beautiful! Aside from Charissa being amazing at what she does, she was so friendly and answered all my questions. If you are looking for a makeup artist, look no further! Charissa is your girl!
Reviewed On 6/04/2021 by Roxanne Z
Was on time and finished all us girls in time for pictures. Very professional and everyone loved their makeup.
Reviewed On 6/03/2021 by Kelsey S
I'm so happy we used Makeup by Charissa for our wedding! She made everything from setting up the contract and trial appointment to the day of super simple and straightforward. Everyone's makeup turned out fabulous and held up all night! I could...
not be more happy and would recommend this business to anyone!!
Reviewed On 6/03/2021 by Kelsi L
Charissa was SO easy to work with! She was a quick response when I needed something, gave her honest opinion to help me find the style I was going for, and listened to adjust anything I wanted changed. She is so easy to talk to, and made me fee...
l so relaxed on the day of our wedding. My makeup and bridesmaids’ makeup was INCREDIBLE! And it STAYED all day and night! Seriously couldn’t have asked for anyone better!
Reviewed On 4/19/2021 by Nhi T
Charissa was such a pleasure to work with. I booked my wedding day hair and makeup with her. She was incredibly accommodating and knew exactly what I wanted. She listened to my requests and executed them perfectly. I had sunrise photos at 6:30...
am in Yosemite and needed to be done by 4am. Our session started at 2:30am and Charissa was punctual despite driving an hour to meet me. My makeup came out so beautiful and natural and lasted all day, even in the rain. My hair was GORGEOUS and the curls held up until the next couple of days after. I received so many compliments on my look. I highly highly recommend Charissa for hair and makeup on your wedding day. I'm glad to have booked her and loved they way everything turned out. She is also very easy to talk to and is just the sweetest, most hardworking woman!!
Reviewed On 4/05/2021 by Carlee O
Charissa was very professional and responsive when booking. Her work is amazing! All of the bridesmaids and myself were overly thrilled with how our makeup turned out. I highly recommend working with her!
Reviewed On 3/24/2021 by Sara D
There aren’t enough good things to say about Charissa! The obvious is that she is the most talented makeup artist around. Not only do you get an amazing makeup artist, but you also gain a friend. Charissa is sweet, funny, kind and makes sure yo...
ur makeup is exactly how you would want it. Im not a big blush or lipstick girl and Charissa created an amazing look that not only I loved but everyone attending my wedding loved. She did a few of my bridesmaids makeup as well and once they get married, they know who they will be hiring to do their makeup! You will not regret hiring Charissa!
Reviewed On 2/17/2021 by Kathryn F
Charissa was such a pleasure to work with! She really made me feel beautiful on my special day and I feel that her knowledge and experience really exceeded my expectations on making choosing this right artist for my wedding. Not only did she do...
my hair and makeup but also my wedding parties hair and makeup who were equally satisfied. She really impressed me.
Reviewed On 2/15/2021 by Katelynn W
Let me first start by saying, getting married during a pandemic is hard! I never had a trial run with Charissa before my wedding day, but that didn't matter. She was awesome, and even with a scheduling conflict, was able to bring in a second ar...
tist to help with getting all my bridesmaids done. My makeup was wonderful and looked amazing in all my pictures. Charissa is so easy to get along with and made my wedding day a little less stressful.
Reviewed On 2/06/2021 by Elizabeth G
Charissa and her helper were absolutely the best! I actually booked her super last minute and she was there for the rescue! She’s so professional and honestly made myself and my bridal party look gorgeous!! Would definitely recommend for a spec...
ial event! I love her work!
Reviewed On 1/31/2021 by Vivien L
Charissa did my hair and makeup on my wedding day. Our wedding was in Yosemite National Park. Due to the pandemic, we had to change our plans multiple times and ended up doing a day trip (instead of spending a few days inside the park). It was...
not easy to find a hair and makeup artist at that time. I reached out to many through the Knot and felt super lucky that I found Charissa. She was very accommodating and talented. She arrived promptly (with her mask on). I had a lot on my mind, but she made me feel everything would be ok. I looked beautiful all day long (it was an outdoor wedding in Dec). So thankful that I started my day with Charissa!
Reviewed On 11/04/2020 by Kristin D
Charissa was a joy to work with. I hired her as an elopement makeup and hair stylist, so of course we did not meet in person before the big day. I was so beyond thrilled when Charissa arrived. She was full of energy, personable and funny! Ch...
arissa worked so quickly (which might worry some people) but her results were amazing. I eloped in Yosemite National Park. We took 7 hours of photos and my hair and makeup looked flawless from beginning to end. I highly recommend Charissa . PLUS, her rates are the best i've found in California!
Reviewed On 10/12/2020 by Morgan B
Charissa is AMAZING. She cares so much for her brides. I knew I was in good hands on my wedding day
Reviewed On 10/11/2020 by Kristin M
Charissa did the makeup for my bridesmaids on my wedding day by the beach. She was prompt, kind and professional. Not to mention, my girls looked gorgeous and their makeup was long lasting and comfortable! She even did my Grandma’s makeup last ...
minute, when she decided she wanted to get a bit more, “jazzed up” before the ceremony. I highly recommend Charissa for her beautiful artistry and her sweet company!
Reviewed On 10/07/2020 by Ashlee M
Charissa is so sweet and talented. She was on time, professional and listened to what I wanted. I’m not a full face make up gal, but I had so much fun getting dolled up by Carissa. She kept to my look and enhanced my natural features. I love ...
that I didn’t feel like I was wearing a full face of makeup!
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Kacey Y
Charissa was amazing! I used her for my bridesmaids and moms makeup for my wedding. She was able to travel to our location and was prompt and on time. She was easygoing and professional and made the experience enjoyable for all the girls. I wou...
ld highly recommend her for any event!
Reviewed On 9/30/2020 by Haley S
Charissa was amazing!! We planned a super last minute sunrise elopement. With the forest fires effecting the area we were going, the plan was never fully settled until a week before (maybe even less if were being honest). Charissa was so unders...
tanding and empathetic throughout the entire process. I trusted her from the very beginning due to her communication style (out of state bride- I also did not have time for a trial). On the day of the wedding- Charissa was right on time (3am LOL) and so easy to talk to. She did my makeup and hair- both of which lasted all day!!! Even my photographers were amazed. We were in the mountains, in a Jeep with the doors and top off and humidity. None the less- cannot recommend her services enough!!!
Reviewed On 9/30/2020 by Marissa L
Charissa did such an amazing job at our wedding!! She was very professional and pleasant, and paid close attention to what everyone wanted. All of the girls were so happy with how their makeup turned out, and I could not have been happier with ...
mine! She provided exactly what I was looking for. I absolutely recommend her for any event, especially a wedding!
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Belen N
Charissa is, not only an excellent makeup artist, she goes above and beyond! Charissa did my makeup for my wedding along with my bridesmaids and my mother. She was very professional and fun, her skill level is beyond a 5 star rating. She know...
s how to pick correct shades for each skin tone and the beauty and talent of her work showed. Our wedding photos looked amazing and I love how my makeup looked flawless. I would highly recommend Charissa @ Makeupbycharissa to everyone, promise you will love her as much as I did!
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Ashley H
Charissa was such a joy to work with from the initial booking, scheduling, trial, and of course the day-of. She is a dream come true. I was very nervous about getting my make done professionally as I don't wear much makeup regularly and I had...
never worn false eyelashes before. Charissa put me at ease during my trial as I was able to test out the eyelashes and wedding day look for my engagement pictures. Needless to say... I LOVED IT!! I felt like a fancier version of myself, but still myself, which was so important, both to me but my husband as well. Prepping for the wedding... Charissa was so helpful and accomodating at various bridesmaids and family members changed their minds at the last minute, which she warned me would happen. She was able to do makeup for 9 people total!! Everyone looked amazing and had nothing but stellar reviews for Charissa. About 6 out of the 8 people hadn't had their makeup professionally done either and they also felt like themselves but a bit more glam. Everyone was just gorgous!! Thank you so much for all of your help, support and calming energy on the day of the wedding. It felt like I just had another friend there doing makeup, hanging out and getting ready for the wedding. Such a dream to work with... If you're on the fence, just book it. You won't be disappointed.
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Lizzie A
Highly recommend!! Very helpful and professional. Loved our makeup!!
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Kiara M
As the maid of honor in my little sister’s wedding, I was in charge of many things LOL, but one of the important things was finding someone to do hair and make up. I seen Charissa‘s work before on Instagram and at a small bridal show in town, ...
also because she has done a lot of girls I know so I knew we had to have her. Her professionalism, punctuality, and talent will not disappoint you. SHE’S AMAZING. She made doing 6 bridesmaids look EASY! Again, thank you Charissa! Look forward to hiring you again!
Reviewed On 9/05/2020 by Amanda F
Charissa did a great job. She listened to what I wanted and took her time. She definitely made me feel beautiful on my special day!
Reviewed On 8/03/2020 by Shelby G
Charissa was so personable and easy to talk to. She did my hair and makeup and all my bridesmaids hair and everything was perfect! She was also super flexible, my wedding was during COVID and she was so easy to work with through it all.
Reviewed On 1/14/2020 by Loni B
Charissa is absolutely amazing and was far beyond my expectations! She was super friendly and sweet and bless her daughter for watching the baby!!!! Thank you for making my day so amazing!
Reviewed On 11/12/2019 by Megan P
I was lucky enough to have Charissa do my makeup as a bridesmaid for a wedding, prior to my own wedding so I knew right away I wanted to use her for my wedding! From the start, Charissa answered all of my questions, gave me information about pr...
icing, dates and availability and was great with communication through texts and phone calls! As someone who doesn’t know anything about professional makeup, Charissa made sure to explain airbrush makeup, traditional makeup, etc. to me in great detail and offered feedback, suggestions and recommendations. I not only used Charissa for my wedding day, but for bridal showers and the engagement photo session as well. I will definitely be having Charissa do my makeup for any events in the future because her makeup is beyond beautiful! She is so talented, easy to talk to and very flexible with her scheduling of appointments. She also created a timeline and day-of schedule for me, which helped tremendously with 10+ girls getting their makeup done. Everyone felt beautiful, we received so many compliments throughout the day, and the makeup lasted over 12+ hours and still looked perfect by the end of the night. I can’t wait to work with Charissa again and I would highly recommend her to any bride looking for beautiful makeup services!
Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2019
Wow.... I am so touched by your review. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be apart of your special day. You and your girls were absolutely amazing. Congratulations on your wedding, I pray you have many beautiful memories in your marri...
age. 🥰😘
Reviewed On 11/02/2019 by Tiffany C
Charissa is amazing, she make me feel calm and comfortable. The Hair and makeup was stunning and lasted all day long. I have never felt more beautiful, and i am so lucky i found her. Our entire party looked gorgeous I could never thank her enou...
gh. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 11/01/2019 by Brook L
Charissa saved me! I head a major breakout right before my wedding and was convinced I was going to look horrible. She was able to make me look better than I could've imagined! Thank you!
Reviewed On 9/30/2019 by Rhianan J
Charissa was absolutely amazing! I didn’t do a trial and gave her my complete trust and she didn’t disappoint. Everyone was gorgeous. She covered a huge tattoo on my back also you couldn’t even tell I ever had one. Absolutely amazing and she is...
the sweetest person. I highly recommend her. Both airbrush and traditional.
Reviewed On 9/19/2019 by Kehlani D
Charissa was amazing! She did exactly what I wanted for my bridal makeup! We all loved our make up. Our hair was awesome as well! Cerisa did such a great job! We all got exactly what we wanted. I would recommend them both times 10! I had tried...
another make up artist and ended up canceling with them because I was unhappy With their work. And Charissa came through! And Charissa came through! Aaaaamazing!
Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Kelsea-Marie P
Charissa was a magician! She was kind, professional, and a true artist. I gave little direction for the makeup look I wanted for myself or for my bridesmaids, I wanted each person to simply feel their most beautiful selves. With that little and...
highly ambiguous direction, Charissa turned my bridal party into a true group of models. Not only did she perfectly do each ladies makeup, she helped calm my very toddler 3 year old flower girl, and keep us all laughing. Best thing you want on your wedding day too? It was all on schedule, meaning I had plenty of time for my before photography and to get dressed and never felt rushed. Do yourself a favor, hire Charissa for your big day!!
Reviewed On 6/22/2019 by Karen G
I can’t even begin to tell you how magical Charissa is. She is the true meaning of an artist. She executed my vision for my day flawlessly. She is professional and so down to earth. If I could rate her 100 stars I would. Thank you Charissa from...
my family. My day was perfection because of you. Xo
Reviewed On 6/19/2019 by Christina M
I cannot thank Charissa enough for the amazing job she did on mine and the wedding party's makeup. I had to travel from out of town but she always kept in contact. With no trial she understood the Hollywood glam and vintage style I was going fo...
r perfectly. Everyone complimented how stunning it came out. With a fiance just out of the hospital, Charissa made a very stressful time so relaxing and stress free. Thank you so much!!
Reviewed On 5/07/2019 by Rebecca F
Charissa is awesome! She didn’t even need to see a picture in order to nail the look I was going for, same for my girls and my mom. I never felt like I had too much makeup on and it lasted the whole night and I got a ton of compliments. Not onl...
y did she do an amazing job with our makeup, but she hooked us up with an equally amazing hairstylist. I would 100% recommend her to everyone I know who needs a MUA for any type of event ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 05/07/2019
Rebecca - Thank you for putting your trust in me to do your makeup for your BIG day. It was a pleasure working with you and your amazing wedding party. 😊
Reviewed On 4/25/2019 by Mika P
Charissa did a great job with all of our make-up! She is very talented and made us all look so PRETTY! She was a great communicator before the wedding and answered my texts or calls anytime! She helped me put together a schedule for the girls t...
o get their makeup done which was really helpful in keeping us on time the day of the wedding. I would 100% recommend her to any bride looking for makeup services! Thank you Charissa!
Response from the Vendor on 04/26/2019
Mika - Words can not express how grateful I am for your kind words. 💖
Reviewed On 4/23/2019 by Stephanie J
Charissa is nothing short of AMAZING. We got SO many compliments all night about the makeup she did on myself and my bridesmaids! We all LOVED how it looked and it lasted through the whole day and evening! Highly highly recommend Charissa for a...
ny event!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/24/2019
Stephanie - It was my pleasure working with you and all the beautiful ladies in your wedding party. You were such a STUNNIG bride.
Reviewed On 1/18/2019 by Sara B
This review is totally overdue, but Charissa did my makeup for my wedding, as well as all my bridesmaids and mom. She also did my trial makeup on the day of engagement photos. Coming in for an out of town wedding, I was already nervous about fi...
nding someone to trust on my big day. Charissa was professional, knowledgeable, and so nice! She knew the kind of look I wanted and tweaked things as necessary. I would hands down recommend her, and hope to have a reason to use her in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 04/24/2019
WOW.... Thank you for all your kinds works..... I had an amazing time getting to work with you and all you beautiful sisters.
Reviewed On 1/16/2019 by Skylar M
Charissa was amazing! I found her a few months before my wedding and was so happy to find out that she was available. I had been stressing about finding someone so last minute but she was wonderful from the start. She was great with communicati...
on and we were all so happy with our makeup. My best friend is getting married in April and is using her as well. I would definitely recommend Charissa!
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2019
Thank you for your amazing review - It was so much fun hanging out with you and your wedding party, you sure have some amazing friends. I can not wait to get to work with you guys again for the next BIG day.
Reviewed On 1/15/2019 by Anna Z
Charissa was awesome! She is extremely professional and made me and my bridal party look amazing! Anyone that is looking for a makeup artist (she is a true artist with makeup) need not look any further, you have found the best one. Booking wit...
h Charissa was the best decision I made, she is now my go to person. I will book with her for any other occasion that I need to look my best.
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2019
what can I say - I was so honored to be apart of this amazing wedding. #weddingoftheyear
Reviewed On 1/15/2019 by Annalisa G
Punctual and professional. Really loved how everything turned out! Would use her again in a heart beat! Thank you Charissa!
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2019
WOW.... I feel so loved - Thank you
Reviewed On 1/15/2019 by Patty G
Charissa did my makeup for our wedding in January. She also did 4 bridesmaids, my godmother and my mother! She listened to everyone’s preferences gave amazing advice on makeup products when they would ask questions and was just all around great...
company to have on a stressful morning! We all woke up still done up looking gorgeous. This was the second time I have had my makeup done by her and both times were amazing.
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2019
Thank you so much Patty for picking me to be apart of this special day, you and your wedding party will hold a special place in my hart.

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Thank you for checking out my store front........My name is Charissa Sanchez and I am a professional makeup artist. Many years ago I put a makeup brush in my hand and it was like magic, and that is when my career began 15+ years ago. I have specialized in the bridal industry the last 10 years and it brings so much joy to get the opportunity to enhance your beauty for your BIG day. My goal is to make you and your wedding party look your absolute best in a stress free and fun environment.

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