MakeUp by Samantha Linn

Sam was absolutely AMAZING and did a 10/10 job throughout the course of my wedding! She was so responsive and helpful and made sure that I was completely comfortable with my wedding look. She did my make up for my wedding and also my make up for two of my closest friends' weddings and each time I was so happy with how it turned out! I would absolutely recommend booking her for your wedding or for any other make up needs! She is FABULOUS and you will not regret it!!!!

Where do I even begin? There are so many positive attributes about Samantha that I truly can’t say enough to describe how amazing my experience has been to work with her! I had contacted her fairly early on in the planning process (pre-COVID) and had booked a trial with her for the day of my bridal shower – and she was/is amazing! I then (obviously) planned to work with her on the day of my wedding. We ended up moving the reception due to the COVID restrictions, and throughout the whole process, she was extremely compassionate, communicative and understanding. In total, we ended up working together 3 times between the bridal shower trial, ceremony day and reception day – and each session was as great as the last. She allowed me to try different looks and made me feel like the best version of myself without going overboard. Not to mention – she is one of the most honest and caring people that I have ever met. For example, I left my favorite sunglasses with her at my first trial and she remembered to bring them with her to return to me a whole year later! Overall, I would describe Samantha as incredibly professional, talented and easy to talk to. She makes the process so fun – my girls loved working with her, too! I would highly recommend her to anyone. I simply could not ask for more!

I had booked Samantha Linn for my wedding after seeing her beautiful, natural make-up looks. I knew she could make both me and bridesmaids look like ourselves on the wedding day. My trial with her went so smoothly and I loved how my make-up looked and how long it lasted! Unfortunately I did get a text from Sam that she was sick the morning of my wedding and would be sending her assistant and an additional replacement to my venue to do make-up. I was a little nervous, but thankful that Sam had a plan in place and her assistant did an amazing job! I loved the look on my wedding day, but was sad that Sam couldn't make it! Overall, Sam is an amazing make-up artist who truly cares for her clients. She texted me the day after to check-in and see how things went the day of the wedding which I really appreciated. If you want someone who acts as more than just a run-of-the-mill vendor then Sam is your girl!

I would hire Sam 100 more times! She was everything I would've hoped for in my makeup vendor for my wedding. She was knowledgeable and made helpful suggestions during my trial, was super responsive and easy to work with in terms of booking/contracts/paying, and made me feel so comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day. I found her Instagram super helpful for inspo ideas and to get a good sense of her makeup style. I couldn't have been happier with how my makeup turned out and would recommend her to any and all brides!

I cannot recommend Samantha enough. I met her 3 years before my wedding and instantly clicked with her. She was one of my first vendors I booked because I didn’t want to miss my chance. From my first trial to my wedding day she always made everything stress free. She walked me through every step and answered all the questions I had. She was able to bring my wedding vision to life better than I could have imagined. She was a pleasure work with and is truly an amazing makeup artist and all around amazing person! I cannot wait to work with her again in the future!

I could not say enough amazing things about Sam. She was truly so great to work with. From our first phone call to the wedding day, Sam was always there to answer any questions I had. She knew exactly what I wanted for my bridal makeup and made me feel extra beautiful on my wedding day. Sam made the process so easy and stress free. My makeup lasted flawlessly throughout all the festivities. I would 100% recommend her for anyone looking for a natural makeup look for your wedding day!

Sam was the first vendor I booked for my wedding day, almost immediately after confirming our wedding date. I had the pleasure of having my makeup done by Sam 5 years ago at my sister’s wedding and knew even then that I would one day book her for my own wedding. Sam has conversations with you throughout the planning process and your makeup trial about what your typical beauty routine is and she truly listens and works with you to create a vision of bridal glam that makes you feel like you. Sam is not only the most talented makeup artist, but also a kind and genuine human being! Her presence emits calm, especially on a day where nerves and stress can be overwhelming. What I love about Sam —besides her skills in making me look beautiful and comfortable in my own skin —is her personality and friendly demeanor that made the morning of getting ready such a fun and calming time! I received countless of compliments on my makeup all day and night, and at 2am, it still looked like I just came out of the makeup chair. I will recommend Sam to all future brides I encounter because she is just the absolute best!

Working with Samantha was incredible from beginning to end! She is professional and creative, and she definitely understood my wedding vision! Actually, she understood my vision better than I did, which is what made working with her so amazing! She was also very flexible while working with my bridal party and family members!

It was so amazing working with Samantha! She made me look and feel my best on my wedding day. She nailed the romantic, modern, glam look I was going for! Not only that, but she was so communicative from the moment I reached out to her to the day of my wedding. Myself and my entire bridal party had so much fun with her as we were getting ready the day of, and she was able to accommodate each person's comfort level when it came to make-up. She also made me forget about any nerves I had before walking down the aisle as we chatted about our favorite Britney Spears songs and Peloton instructors, which is exactly what I needed! I highly recommend working with Samantha to make sure you feel flawless on your big day!

Samantha is absolutely AMAZING. She was my MUA for my wedding 12/11/21 after a long 2 year covid engagement. I had a trial with her almost 2 years before my actual wedding, and from that moment on she remained in contact, was unbelievably professional, friendly, and really fun to follow on social media :) But most importantly... she did the MOST STUNNING job ever on my makeup. My wedding day makeup was flawless. Better than I could've ever dreamed. It also lasted all night and well into the next day! My 10 bridesmaids, MOB, & MOG (who all had their makeup done) were all raving about her work the entire time. Everyone's makeup was perfection. I cannot recommend her or thank her enough!

I used Samantha as my makeup artist for my wedding on November 12th! She is AMAZING! All of the bridesmaids and myself couldn’t get over how well she did a natural makeup look. On top of doing a great job she is also such a sweetheart and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to work with her! Highly recommended.

Samantha was a pleasure to work with. She was the makeup artist at my best friends wedding, and once she did my makeup I asked her if she was available for mine! Samantha gave everyone natural/neutral makeup that enhanced everyone's features making us all feel elegant. She had patience with me when I was getting used to wearing foundation type makeup, and when I had an emotional moment while she was doing my makeup. She also gave me the courage to advocate for myself when I was not happy with my bouquet. My mother-in-law was thrilled that Samantha used her makeup because of her allergies. My sister who never wears makeup had so much self-confidence after Samantha finished. I cannot say enough positive things about Samantha. Samantha, thank you for making my day and pictures perfect!

Working with Samantha for my wedding seemed like an easy choice once I met with her. Not only is she quite possibly the sweetest person I have ever encountered, she understood how I wanted to look and made sure everyone was happy with their makeup. The makeup lasted all day and I looked amazing. I wish I had more excuses to hire her for makeup application!

Samantha was an absolute pleasure to work with, everything was so easy and organized leading up to the wedding, and we had a great time the morning of. Myself and the girls looked so fabulous. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing makeup done for any occasion.

I absolutely love Samantha. She is kind, thoughtful, professional in the best sense, and truly knowledgeable about her craft. She was wonderful with communication throughout the process and was patient with whatever questions I had leading up to the wedding day. She nailed my bridal makeup (a natural look with just a little shimmer), and made me look and feel like the best version of myself. All of my girls loved Samantha and her assistant, Kristen. They were such fun to chat with on the morning of the wedding, and they danced right along to *NSYNC and Britney with the rest of us while getting ready. I couldn’t ask for anything more. Samantha is the best, hands down!

Samantha was the absolute BEST to work with!! <3 She has such talent and I loved my natural wedding day makeup so much! I also did my trial before my bridal shower & got so many compliments on it at both occassions. Communication with her & her team was so easy throughout the whole planning process - they were super timley to hear back from. She is also just such a sweet human so getting ready with her on the morning of my wedding was just fun :) 100% would reccomend her over and over!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Sam! From the moment I first spoke to her on the phone (almost 3 years ago!), to delaying our wedding a year due to COVID, to my trial, to her execution on the day of our wedding (10/14/21), Sam was professional and perfect through it all! I do not typically wear a ton of makeup, and did not have a ton of guidance to provide her with on what I wanted. Sam led me through the entire process, asking me questions and guiding me toward airbrush makeup for the day of my wedding. As someone who does tend to sweat and who ended up with a fairly warm fall day, the airbrush looked PERFECT all night! I received so many compliments from my family and friends stating that my makeup looked perfect, but I still looked like me! Sam and her assistant also provided makeup services for 6 of my bridesmaids, my mom, my mother-in-law, and my grandmother. While many of them had not had their makeup done previously, they all LOVED their services and looked amazing all night! Sam’s entire booking system is so easy to navigate, and it was easy to get the payment out of the way before the wedding so that we could focus on having a fun morning! I also appreciated that Sam kept me posted with her schedule and was totally punctual the morning of. I never once felt like we were behind schedule and everything was perfectly relaxed and fun, as it should be! If you are reading this, look no further, you have found your MUA!

Sam was so wonderful to work with! She's a fantastic communicator, which was really important to me, as I was planning a NJ wedding while being in FL. Her style of natural makeup was something I was really looking for on my wedding day! I wanted to look like an elevated version of myself, not a totally different person, and I truly felt like just that. My makeup lasted all day (even through some sweaty dancing), and I still looked great in the night time portraits we took! Sam also did makeup for my two bridesmaids, Godmother, and groom's mother, and we all felt like we were all just doing our makeup with another friend - she was so fun to have around. Highly recommend Sam for any makeup needs, especially your wedding!

If you want to look and feel absolutely beautiful on your wedding day look no further, Samantha is your girl! She also just happens to be one of the sweetest people I have ever met, and makes you feel so comfortable and confident in your skin. Whether you are looking to go natural or glam, Sam will deliver! I felt like a million bucks on my wedding day (9/4/21) but most importantly, I still looked like myself! Samantha is a pro at natural makeup, enhancing your natural features, and making sure that your not looking into the mirror unable to recognize yourself! My mom and mother-in-law, as well as my bridesmaids, are still raving about the whole experience and were so happy with their looks too! Thank you SO much Sam, you are truly the best!!!

I have so many amazing things to say about Sam! She did my makeup for my traditional Indian wedding, and for our sangeet the day before. I didn't want really heavy makeup, that can sometimes be the case in Indian weddings. Sam did such an amazing job! Everyone raved about mine and my sister's and mom's makeup. I cannot thank her enough! She was sweet, on time, professional. Would highly recommend, and continue to use her in the future for events!

I do not have enough AMAZING things to say about working with Samantha! From our initial phone conversation over 2 years ago, to having to reschedule due to COVID, to my makeup trial, to the actual wedding day itself, Samantha was incredibly professional, insanely talented, genuine, kind and accommodating. We were on a super tight schedule on the morning of my wedding – she worked with me to create the schedule, even when we last minute decided to add my mom, and was just so reassuring, prompt and never made me feel stressed or rushed (even though I already was!). Every single one of my bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning, and were all OBSESSED with the final result. All of our makeup stayed on throughout the 14+ hour day. We had several family emergencies in the few weeks leading up to the wedding, so my mom had to cancel her trial 3 times. Samantha could not have been more kind and understanding. She is just all-around a wonderful person and an absolute PLEASURE to work with on the most important day of my life to-date!

My venue had recommended Samantha for makeup. Being a limited makeup wearer, I was nervous as most makeup artists like to cake on makeup. When I searched Samantha's instagram and saw all the natural beauty she was able to elevate using makeup, I knew she was the artist for me. Samantha ensures her brides are comfortable in their own skin, adding as light or as heavy of makeup you want. She accentuates all the right features. I was so happy she let my freckles shine through the makeup instead of covering them up. In addition, Samantha is so easy to get along with! I HIGHLY recommend Samantha for makeup!!

I am so, so lucky I found Samantha online. Hiring her for my wedding day makeup was probably one of the best things I could have possibly done for my wedding. Samantha did my makeup for my engagement photos and I knew then that I had made the perfect decision. She is really great at listening to your idea and bringing it to reality. She took my rust-colored smokey eye vision and executed it perfectly! She also did the makeup of my mom and bridesmaids and everyone really loved the way they looked. I wish I could use Sam for regular, everyday makeup bc she makes me look so much better than I actually do LOL. The reviews are true and 100000% accurate--book Samantha, she is an ARTIST!!!

I am SO happy I found Samantha and was lucky enough to have her there with me on my wedding day. I couldn't have been more happy with how my makeup turned out! I asked her for a natural makeup look and it was everything I wanted and MORE! She is SO nice and professional! ♡ Thank you again Samantha!!

I am not a huge everyday makeup wearer and wanted to still look like me on my special day! From our first consultation I knew I had found the right person for my wedding day! Sam's enthusiasm and bubbly personality shined through the phone. From the trial to the big day I loved every bit of my makeup!! Sam even shared with us a perfect Y2K playlist that added a special touch to the day. My entire bridal party, mom, and nieces loved their make up and it lasted all day!! Sam is so incredibly talented and an absolute gem to be around and work with. Highly professional, prompt replies, and a good soul! Do yourself a favor and have Sam a part of your day, you won't regret it!!!

Sam is truly amazing!! Look no further if you want a stress free wedding morning. Super calm, accommodating and and meticulous. She has every single type of makeup and colors you can think of. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back to Sam for future events!!

Samantha knows exactly how to keep your natural beauty but amplify it to give you the most perfect wedding look. I felt my best on my big day because of her art. My bridesmaids and mom and husbands’s mom were also in love with their makeup as well. I can not recommend her enough to any bride that is considering her.

Sam was AMAZING!!! I was a bridesmaid for my sister’s wedding and let me say, Sam did a fabulous job!!! She made us all feel truly beautiful and we all loved her so much!!! She’s wonderful to work with and makes you feel comfortable and look stunning for your big day! We love you Sam!

I'm so happy I chose Sam and her team to do my wedding day makeup... she is absolutely incredible! I went to Sam throughout my entire wedding process (Engagement Session, Bridal Shower, Wedding Day Trial) and I looked beautiful every single time. I loved that she worked with me to create a natural yet glamorous look... and all of my bridal party absolutely adored her! She is super sweet and felt like part of the girls that day and made sure everyone loved their look. Highly recommended Sam to everyone... thank you so much for being part of our special day and making me look so beautiful!!

Samantha is PURE MAGIC!! I cannot review Samantha without telling the "eyebrow" story. A couple of days before my wedding, I got my eyebrows done and had a bad reaction to wax. My usual place was not taking appointments, so I made the mistake of trying a new place (don't do this before the wedding). The skin above my eyebrows was irritated (it looked sunburned). I texted Samantha and she walked me through what I should do to reduce the redness. Not only was she responsive, but she also reassured me that everything would be ok. On the morning of the wedding, my eyebrows were better, but the redness was still noticeable. I have to admit that I was still worried and it was dampening my mood a little. However, Samantha worked her magic!! After my makeup was finished, I felt beautiful and confident. NO ONE noticed! I went through the day without a worry and my makeup lasted all night long. I can honestly say that Samantha single-handedly saved the day! Everyone else (bridesmaids, moms, etc) was also in love with their makeup. One of my bridesmaids fell in love so much that she contacted Samantha for her upcoming wedding. Apart from the wedding day, Samantha was super helpful, responsive. and kind throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Samantha!! She is one of the best investments you will make for your wedding day!! I can't wait to get glammed up by her again!

Initially I hired Samantha for my wedding at Rock Island Lake Club. However, 2020 had other plans, and I decided to postpone my wedding at RILC until 2021. Samantha was so flexible throughout this confusing year and able to come to my house and do makeup prior to my smaller, more intimate wedding ceremony. I’m a huge fan of winged eyeliner and a more natural looking base, and Samantha was able to give me exactly what I asked for. Even my maids who were less comfortable wearing makeup were able to feel like themselves, but glammed up! On the day of my wedding one of my bridesmaids was unable to have her makeup done due to needing to take care of a sick family member and needing to remain masked. Aside from being professional and understanding, her makeup skills are amazing! I’m only disappointed about the fact she is unavailable for my rescheduled “big wedding” in 2021.

My fiancé (now husband) and I decided on 09.08.2020 to have a micro-wedding to keep our original date of 10.02.2020. I was so happy Sam was available to do my make-up! Not only did she do my make-up, but she also helped me by recommending other vendors in the area (which I was unfamiliar with), all of which were top notch. She even traveled two hours from home to help make me shine on my big day when our plans changed last minute! I did not have a trial with Sam, nor did I show her any inspiration pictures prior to my big day. I simply told her “you do you, I trust you,” and my make up could not have come out any better! She truly made me look STUNNING while allowing my natural beauty shine through. Her attention to detail is truly unmatched when it comes to makeup. She took the time to make sure I looked absolutely perfect for my big day. If you want a make up artist that will enhance your natural beauty for your wedding day, choose Sam. She has a gift for making you look beautiful, but still like you! Sam is passionate about what she does and it truly shows in her work. She was a pleasure to work with, professional, and overall a true gem. The best of the best. 1000x over would recommend. Any bride would be lucky to have Sam by their side on their wedding day.

Samantha is not only professional and extremely talented, she is so kind, personable, accommodating, and genuine. You can tell she truly loves what she does and puts her heart and soul into making each bride look and feel amazing on her big day. Due to the pandemic, my big wedding was canceled. Instead, we did a small ceremony last minute and Samantha was there with me every step of the way making me feel calm and listened to. During all the stress and changing plans, she continually reassured me that she would do anything she could to make my day special regardless. She took all the proper protocols to prioritize health and and safety while still creating the most beautiful makeup look I’ve ever seen on myself. She was open and honest throughout the entire process about her updated regulations and efforts to keep all her clients safe - I really appreciated that. I cannot recommend Samantha enough to everyone. It is not easy to handle brides during a pandemic, yet she did it with grace. She is truly one of a kind in her work, creating looks that are natural yet radiant, which is so hard to find, and bringing a positive attitude and smile to compliment her work so flawlessly. Not to mention, she is extremely fair and generous with pricing and is worth every penny! For every big event here on out, she is my go-to MUA!

Samantha did my makeup for a boudoir session and she was SO amazing. Hands down the best lashes i have ever had! She is so sweet, professional, relatable and easy to get along with! + she does an amazing job. love! highly recommend.

Sam did my make up for my wedding and she made me look and feel beautiful. She is amazing at what she does and she is a true artist! She listened to my request for a natural but glamorous look and executed it flawlessly. Sam is also very professional and maintains excellent communication. My wedding was postponed multiple times and she made sure she was able to make the necessary accommodations to be available for my new wedding day.

Samantha did an INCREDIBLE job on my make-up for my minimony! We had an intimate backyard ceremony and she kept my look natural but special. I truly felt beautiful and like myself, it was exactly what I wanted!! She was so nice and easy to work with and helped me pick out a lip color so I could touch up my lips on my own later in the day. I 100% recommend using Samantha for make-up for any occasion!

Trust me, you want Samantha’s calm and grounding energy at your wedding.  She is so accommodating, listens to all your questions/concerns, and is truly committed to collaborating with you on your vision. Samantha made me feel like the best version of myself. She surpassed my expectations. Do yourself a favor and book Samantha immediately! Her artistic talent and commitment to client satisfaction are unsurpassed.

I will never be able to say enough amazing things about Sam! I absolutely adore her and felt like she was my friend for years instantly! Sam is an exact representation of her make-up style: natural, sweet, glowing, and classic. She genuinely cared about me and all of my planning/ideas. She was accountable and flexible in answering emails and helping me schedule everything I needed. The morning of my wedding would not have been the same without Sam. She was on time and ready to go with her assistant Kristen who we also LOVED! Sam and Kristen managed myself, my mom, and my 7 bridesmaids with ease and precision and had us ready ahead of schedule (almost unheard of!) all while chatting us up and jamming to 90's music with us. She is your girl!

When looking for an artist, I really wanted someone who was good at doing more natural makeup as I generally don’t wear a lot of makeup day-to-day. When searching vendors at first, it was really hard to find this but then I finally stumbled across Samantha and immediately knew she was the one. Her makeup style was so clean and beautiful, and she can do a variety of styles. I booked her right away and did my trial with her about 2 months prior to the wedding - and she nailed my look first shot with just my direction of “wanting a natural look”. Samantha also gave great recommendations on how to prep my skin for the wedding day itself, and my skin really did improve in time for the wedding (I have dry skin and occasional breakouts). Besides being amazing at makeup, she’s also really great to talk to and hang out with and is super comfortable to be around. I also trialed with my hair vendor, Styles on location, as if time/scheduling allows it they work together which is a huge bonus and it was great to see my looks together. After leaving my trial, I knew getting ready on the wedding day would be easy going. Just a week or two before the wedding I confirmed the final timing and count and Samantha showed up early and was ready to get going as the girls arrived. Everything went really smoothly the day of, and I feel very grateful and lucky to have worked with Samantha and highly recommend her!

This is an incredibly late review, but I have to share my experience. I love Samantha! My experience with her was so fun from start to finish. From the trial look to the day of, she understood the vision. Dewy, natural skin, and just glowing. Such a pleasure to work with and all the girls she and her partner worked on looked GORGEOUS. Thank you Sam!!

Samantha did the wedding makeup for myself and my entire wedding party in early October. Prior to the big day, Sam was responsive and helpful in the planning, and I knew that we were in good hands! Everything was seamless from my makeup trial down to the wedding day. Sam worked with me to make my bronzed yet natural and boho look come to life and I was stunned at how flawless I looked! My bridesmaids looked fabulous and were equally happy with their makeup. Not only is Sam AMAZING at what she does, but she is so sweet and fun. I wish we could do it all over again! We love you, Sam! Do yourself a favor and choose Samantha for your wedding day!

Samantha fit the bill perfectly when it came to my makeup artist wish list. I scrolled through her Instagram extensively and saw her affinity for letting a bride’s natural beauty shine through the makeup, leading me to email her immediately and cross my fingers that she was available for my wedding date. As someone who typically wears very little makeup beyond concealer and mascara, it was important to me to find a MUA who wasn’t too heavy-handed in application but still enhanced my natural features – Samantha was amazing, and my bridesmaids, mom and I all looked incredible. I found Samantha very easy to contact, despite her busy schedule. I utilized my trial for my engagement photos, and Samantha was accommodating when I had to change the day last-minute due to weather. She is a super friendly person, and we had a fun morning in the venue with her while we got our hair and makeup done. Samantha would no doubt be my first choice if I needed makeup application for another event in the future.

I’ve been going to Sam for several years now and It was a pleasure working with her! She’s so talented in her craft and I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to glam me up on my wedding day but her!! Her work is truly amazing and oh so natural! She listens and makes sure that her clients are truly happy and satisfied w the results from the very beginning until the end! As always, Everyone loved my makeup and I had compliments from everyone throughout the night! Keep up the good work Sam and continue your awesome work! I appreciate YOU! Xo

Samantha!!!! 5 out of 5 stars, top notch! You love what you do and it truly shows. Thank you for making my bridemaids, mom's, and myself look and feel our best on the my wedding day! Not only did you out do yourself you were just a joy to have with us!! Hope to see you soon!!! -Krista B.

Samantha is terrific. She was recommended by my venue and she did not disappoint. She was patient with me during my trial in getting the look I wanted and she was nothing short of friendly and inviting. She is responsive and she made me look beautiful on the actual day. She can do it all - I'd definitely recommend her!