5.0
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Making You Feel Radiant Throughout the Big Day
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Sandra will not disappoint! She executed the trial look exactly how I wanted and the wedding day turned out even better which I did not think was possible. She was easy to communicate with and listened to my likes and dislikes. She was able to make everyone look and feel stunning and accommodated everyone's different look requests from something natural to a more full glam look. I HIGHLY recommend Sandra and will not be using anyone else for any future makeup needs!
Eliane V.
5.0
I highly recommend Sandra! I typically am not a makeup wearer and expressed my likes and dislikes to Sandra. She was attentive, listened, and asked all the right questions at the trial. She made me look and feel so beautiful. The wedding day makeup was even better than the trial which is something I didn't think could happen because I loved the trial. Everyone looked and felt so beautiful. Sandra is very professional and she was on time and made sure we were all on time for our schedule as well.
Claudia C.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Sandra’s Artistry is a wedding and event makeup company based out of Park Ridge, IL. Owner Sandra offers on-site makeup services, accommodating wedding parties of various sizes. Passionate and dedicated, she harnesses her skills to craft stunning looks that make you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself.
Sandra worked for over ten years in the beauty industry, including positions with name brands, TV, and film studios, before establishing Sandra’s Artistry. She understands that no two faces are alike and takes a fresh approach to every person she works with, creating looks that match your needs and reflect your personality. Whether you want something soft and natural or dramatic and glamorous, she will work her magic to highlight your natural features and bring your vision to life.
Spark your wedding plans into action by contacting Sandra’s Artistry to explore her packages and book your trial session. For larger wedding parties, she can bring a team of makeup artists to get everyone ready on time. In addition to basic makeup application, she offers airbrushing and other extras to achieve looks worthy of the red carpet.
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Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.
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Sandra is a talented, professional, and calming makeup artist who communicated clearly, accommodated trials and schedule changes, and handled large, diverse bridal parties efficiently. Guests loved their looks—from natural to full glam—and praised how makeup lasted all day and night through tears, humidity, and dancing. Highly recommended.Eliane V
5.0
12/09/2025
Sandra will not disappoint! She executed the trial look exactly how I wanted and the wedding day turned out even better which I did not think was possible. She was easy to communic...
ate with and listened to my likes and dislikes. She was able to make everyone look and feel stunning and accommodated everyone's different look requests from something natural to a more full glam look. I HIGHLY recommend Sandra and will not be using anyone else for any future makeup needs!
Claudia C
5.0
10/21/2025
I highly recommend Sandra! I typically am not a makeup wearer and expressed my likes and dislikes to Sandra. She was attentive, listened, and asked all the right questions at the t...
rial. She made me look and feel so beautiful. The wedding day makeup was even better than the trial which is something I didn't think could happen because I loved the trial. Everyone looked and felt so beautiful. Sandra is very professional and she was on time and made sure we were all on time for our schedule as well.
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Lisa G
5.0
10/16/2025
Sandra was wonderful to work with! She was easy going, quick to reply, and accommodated to the last minute time adjustments. Everyone's makeup held up all night and looked just as ...
great at the end of the night. I had a larger group and Sandra was able to provide the different kind of looks that were requested. Everyone was very happy with their makeup and I could not be any happier with how it all turned out. I highly recommend Sandra and will definitely be using her again in the future for any makeup needs!
Alison R
5.0
9/25/2025
Sandra was so great to work with and I highly recommend! She is easy to communicate with and very responsive and she is an amazing makeup artist. Everyone loved their makeup and my...
bridal party had a range of skin types and colors. Makeup lasted all day and she was so calming during the getting ready process. Everyone was completed on time and everyone looked beautiful. She was easily able to accommodate everyone's different looks and requests.
Vivian R
5.0
8/27/2025
Amazing!! Highly recommend and will not disappoint!
Mariah H
5.0
8/21/2025
Sandra is really sweet and an amazing makeup artist! She is attentive and a perfectionist and pays attention to little details which I love. Everyone loved their makeup & it lasted...
all night. One of my bridesmaids initially opted out of getting her makeup done because she is really picky but once she saw Sandra's work she wanted to get her makeup done as well. Sandra was able to accommodate the extra add on and we were all able to finish on time. I highly recommend Sandra!!
Erina L
5.0
6/24/2025
Sandra did makeup for my engagement party, bridal shower, and my wedding this past weekend. Multiple people asked me who did my makeup because they thought it looked so beautiful. ...
Sandra was always prepared, pays attention to detail, and is so calm and fun to talk to. My whole bridal party absolutely loved having their makeup done by her!
Mia V
5.0
5/13/2025
Loved working with Sandra!!! I am not a big makeup wearer in my everyday life so I wanted to ensure my makeup felt natural. Sandra was so helpful in crafting the perfect look for m...
e and my bridal party - everyone looked stunning and the bridesmaids were so grateful for the looks. Everyone noted that it was the best makeup theyd ever had done for a wedding! We all felt like ourselves, just elevated which is exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. THANK YOU, Sandra!!! xo
Stephanie L
5.0
4/28/2025
I cannot recommend Sandra enough. She coordinated with me to do my trial on the day of my shower so I didn’t have to waste fancy makeup. She walked me through every step and really...
took into consideration concerns about my problem with mascara usually giving me raccoon eyes. Not only did I not have raccoon eyes, my makeup was flawless all day for both the shower and the wedding. And when scheduling plans changed last minute on the wedding day, she was so gracious and kind. There’s a reason why she has all five star ratings. She’s just fantastic at what she does!
Molly
5.0
4/07/2025
I highly recommend Sandra! She is an amazing makeup artist and made myself and my bridal party look and feel so beautiful for my wedding. I normally do not wear much makeup but I w...
anted to make sure my makeup was something more than what I would usually go for and Sandra recommended a soft glam look. I am so happy I went with this look because I loved how it lasted and looked in my pictures. Everyone's makeup held up all day and night.
Love
5.0
3/13/2025
Not only is Sandra really talented but she is so easy to communicate with and is such a genuine person. She is open to any adjustments that I requested on the wedding day from the ...
trial. My makeup looked amazing and held up all night! I recommend Sandra and she will not disappoint!
Kara
5.0
3/13/2025
Not only is Sandra really talented but she is so easy to communicate with and is such a genuine person. She is open to any adjustments that I requested on the wedding day from the ...
trial. My makeup looked amazing and held up all night! I recommend Sandra and she will not disappoint!
Robyn P
5.0
1/31/2025
I had a great experience working with Sandra! Everything was seamless - the communication and makeup application process morning of my wedding. Sandra was flexible with scheduling ...
the trial and easily accommodated the adjustments I wanted for the wedding day. I ended up wanting to make a few adjustments to the makeup because initially I wanted more full glam and then realized I did not feel like myself which is something she warned me of. Wedding day I ended up wanting more of a natural look and Sandra delivered and did not disappoint!! It was even better than I had imagined!!! Sandra is able to accommodate all different requests from the bridal party which everyone was very happy pleased with as well.
Rebecca G
5.0
1/28/2025
Sandra is so talented and made my wedding day getting ready process run smoothly. She created a schedule for us that was easy to follow and made sure we were on track of time. The ...
makeup held up so well for everyone and everyone was very pleased with their makeup. Sandra is very easy to communicate with and she responds pretty quickly which I am thankful for.
Laura B
5.0
1/14/2025
I cannot be more happy with how my makeup turned out on my wedding day. It lasted ALL DAY and i felt so comfortable and beautiful in it. I still felt like myself but looked the bes...
t i ever have. I highly recommend Sandra. She is great to work with and easy going. Everyone was very happy with their makeup and no complaints from anyone :)
Heather S
5.0
1/09/2025
Sandra was wonderful to work with! She has this calm presence that makes the morning getting ready but more relaxing. Sandra is so talented and you can tell she's so passionate abo...
ut what she does. Everyone looked beautiful and the makeup held up all night even with a start time of 8am! I am highly pleased with Sandra's services and would recommend!
Anne M
5.0
11/05/2024
I could not be more happy with Sandra's service for my wedding. I had a rather large group of attendees and with Sandra's experience and expertise, we were done ahead of schedule! ...
At the trial, Sandra helped provide her professional recommendations and with her advice, my makeup looked incredible. I was not exactly sure what I wanted at the trail and the type of look I was going for. Sandra asked a lot of questions of what I like and don't like and listened to all my specific requests. She started out with a more natural look and we were able to build up some product to see exactly what kind of look I'd prefer. Sandra is extremely talented and wonderful to communicate with. She provided beautiful makeup for my attendees and listened to everyone's unique makeup needs. Sandra is incredibly professional, easy to work with, and made the morning getting ready experience fun and calming
Margaret C
5.0
10/25/2024
Best makeup artist ever! Sandra is talented and passionate about what she does. I have had my makeup done for many weddings that I was a bridesmaid for and have never loved my make...
up since I can be picky and I would have to go in the bathroom and make adjustments. Sandra was highly recommend by my friend and Sandra did not disappoint! The trial to the wedding day were amazing. I didn't have to adjust anything and I am so happy to have had Sandra doing my makeup for my wedding. Highly recommend you book Sandra!
Emily I
5.0
10/24/2024
I cannot recommend Sandra enough! Being Asian, I was a initially a little hesitant/concerned about my makeup but Sandra ensured me and was confident she would be able to accommodat...
e me and my bridal party. She was able to accommodate my bridal party of all different ethnic backgrounds and was able to tailor everyone's look to what they wanted and what would look best for them while still making sure everyone looked somewhat similar in photos. She was not only talented, professional, and punctual, she was even able to accommodate my aunt who wanted to get her makeup done as well. She ended up staying a little past our ready by time and made sure everyone was happy. I am so happy Sandra was apart of the morning getting ready process and for being so talented. Thank you Sandra for all you did for us!
Marisa P
5.0
9/25/2024
Sandra is an amazing person and makeup artist! Everyone loved their makeup and it lasted all night even with the tears and sweat of dancing all night. I booked Sandra for a two day...
event and she was professional and on time for both of them - even through the Wrigley race which resulted in closed off streets around the area for one of the days. I loved how both looks turned out and I could not be happier with the results. Sandra is wonderful and will not disappoint, I highly recommend you book Sandra for your wedding makeup!
Elyse D
5.0
9/24/2024
Sandra is professional, talented, sweet, and easy going to communicate with. The initial contact all the way to the wedding day was so easy and smooth to communicate with Sandra. S...
he is very responsive and wonderful to work with. Sandra asked all great questions to understand what I like and don't like when it comes to makeup at the trial. I am someone that does not typically wear much makeup and Sandra made me look and feel so beautiful. My fiance was concerned about the makeup since he is not used to seeing me wearing any and he loved how it all turned out. Sandra recommended some false lashes (a natural pair) and my husband didn't even notice because he was shocked when I told him I was wearing them. I am so happy I decided to go with Sandra because not only did I look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day, I still felt like myself. I got so many compliments on my makeup and it lasted all night. I am so thankful for having Sandra be my makeup artist for my wedding. She made us all feel like a million bucks ;)
Hayley R
5.0
9/17/2024
I am obsessed with how my wedding makeup turned out all thanks to Sandra! Everyone loved their makeup and it held up all night. Sandra will not disappoint, I highly recommend!
Tina C
5.0
8/26/2024
I cannot recommend Sandra enough - she is amazing! She was very flexible and able to accommodate my short timeframe, and communicating with her is a breeze - she is so responsive,...
patient, and helpful. And of course, her skills are fantastic - my makeup looked so good and lasted all day! Thanks to her, my photos looked incredible! Sandra has that wonderful balance of professionalism and affability - I really enjoyed my time with her! I enthusiastically recommend her; thank you very much, Sandra! :)
Colleen C
5.0
7/30/2024
No words for much I loved working with Sandra! She made me feel like the most beautiful bride and made my bridal party and I feel so special! She is so professional and overall a j...
oy to work with!! Sandra will be my go-to for all my makeup needs!
Emily R
5.0
7/26/2024
Sandra is an amazing makeup artist. Honestly, the best makeup artist I've had and I've been in many wedding where I've gotten my makeup done. Everyone loved there makeup and it las...
ted all night through heat, humidity, and lots of dancing! Highly recommend!
Allie H
5.0
7/09/2024
I had a great experience working with Sandra for my wedding day! She made myself and my bridal party look and feel so pretty! Sandra was referred by a friend and I am so happy I we...
nt with her because she was easy to communicate with, she was on time, and made everyone look and feel their best. Makeup lasted all night even through the humidity of Chicago summer weather. I definitely recommend using Sandra for any makeup event!
Ava W
5.0
7/09/2024
Sandra was great to work with! She was on time and finished before our scheduled time. She was so sweet and made sure everyone loved their looks. Everyone looked so beautiful and m...
akeup lasted all night. Highly recommend!
Emily S
5.0
6/24/2024
Sandra was wonderful to work with and extremely talented. She was easy to communicate with and was quick with communication which was very helpful and made things much easier. Sand...
ra was able to accommodate a trail for my mom and MOG and they were very happy and impressed with her. The wedding day makeup turned out even better than the trial on everyone and the bridal party all loved their makeup as well. I received many compliments and the makeup held up all night especially tears, rain, and humidity. Very happy I had Sandra apart of my wedding!
Natalie C
5.0
5/31/2024
I am so happy I chose Sandra for my wedding day. She was punctual, organized, patient with some of the girls being late, and made us all look and feel beautiful. She knocked my loo...
k out the park and the wedding day makeup turned out even better than the trial which I didn't think was possible because i was obsessed with the trial. Sandra is amazing and will not disappoint!
Grace A
5.0
5/22/2024
Sandra is wonderful! She really listened to me and my indecisiveness when it would come out. The wedding day makeup turned out even better than the trial and everyone kept compleme...
nting my makeup. My photographer kept telling me it's photographing really well and I saw a couple of sneak peeks and it was perfect , even on iphone pictures the guests took as well! I highly recommend and Sandra will not disappoint!!
Kait W
5.0
5/07/2024
Sandra was wonderful and made my wedding getting ready experience much more enjoyable! She made sure I was relaxed and feeling less anxious and stopped mid makeup so I could eat so...
mething which I am glad she did. Everyone's makeup turned out amazing and lasted all night. Everyone kept talking about how they loved their makeup and got many compliments the entire day. Highly recommend!
Kelly A
5.0
4/26/2024
Highly recommend Sandra! She is easy going and really listens to what you like and don't like. You can tell she loves what she does and wants to make sure everyone feels confident ...
with their look. Her makeup kit is really impressive and I wish I could have her do my makeup everyday. Everyone loved how their makeup turned out and I can't wait to see my professional wedding photos. I got a couple of sneak peeks and I love how it turned out. My makeup looked so good and I still felt like myself.
Ali M
5.0
4/09/2024
My wedding day makeup was flawless and I highly recommend Sandra!! She was great to have during the getting ready process and made me feel less nervous and more calm. Everyone kept...
complimenting my makeup and the bridal party was all so happy with how they all looked. The makeup held up all night and was long lasting. I am so glad I chose Sandra!
Michelle B
5.0
3/24/2024
Sandra did an amazing job for my wedding makeup in addition to the makeup for my bridal party, mother and mother-in-law. She was very easy to communicate with and really listened t...
o all my concerns from the day I contacted her to the day of my wedding. She created a look that was even better than what I had imagined. People were shocked by photos taken at 1am of makeup applied at noon—it lasted that long through hours of dancing which is one of the things I had been worried about. She was so organized and even had us done ahead of schedule. She made me and the rest of my family feel gorgeous.
Izabel J
5.0
3/20/2024
Sandra was delightful to work with! My makeup was absolutely stunning along with the entire bridal party. Everyone looked incredible all day and night! I could not be more grateful...
for Sandra’s talent and work. She made everything so seamless leading up to the wedding and the getting ready process. I had an amazing experience working with Sandra and cannot say enough great things about her.
Megan C
5.0
3/13/2024
I LOVED my look for my wedding day and it was all thanks to Sandra! She did an incredible job and the wedding day makeup was even better than the trial. Sandra was really easy to c...
ommunicate with and she is so sweet. She made sure everyone loved their makeup and felt comfortable. She has this calming energy about herself which made the getting ready process much easier and less stressful for me...Sandra will not disappoint!!
Gianna G
5.0
3/01/2024
Sandra is amazing! She's easy to communicate with, very talented, and such a joy to be around! Everyone looked amazing on my wedding day and I cannot say enough great things about ...
Sandra. She is truly talented and passionate about what she does and it shows!! Hands down the best makeup artist I ever had!!!
Karla J
5.0
1/30/2024
Sandra was great and easy to work with. Everyone loved their makeup and it lasted all night. I highly recommend Sandra!
Charlie M
5.0
1/25/2024
I looked and felt so beautiful on my wedding all because of Sandra's Artistry! My photographer showed me a couple of pictures throughout the day and my makeup looked so good. I sti...
ll looked like myself but also looked bridal and done up. My husband complimented my makeup which was a big deal because he typically does not like when I wear makeup. I am so happy I went with Sandra and I would choose her again if I had to. Book her!
Charlie M
5.0
1/25/2024
I looked and felt so beautiful on my wedding all because of Sandra's Artistry! My photographer showed me a couple of pictures throughout the day and my makeup looked so good. I sti...
ll looked like myself but also looked bridal and done up. My husband complimented my makeup which was a big deal because he typically does not like when I wear makeup. I am so happy I went with Sandra and I would choose her again if I had to. Book her!
Michelle O
5.0
1/05/2024
Sandra was great and made me feel so beautiful on my wedding. She was able to achieve my look exactly how I wanted it and she was so friendly, funny, and great to work with. She ma...
de it less of a stressful morning and a smooth getting ready process. Highly recommend.
Selena Y
5.0
1/04/2024
I am so happy I chose Sandra for my wedding day mua. I never felt and looked better. She was able to make me look amazing while still feeling like myself. Not once did I feel like ...
the makeup was too much and it held up throughout the entire night and lots of tears, sweat, and dancing! Makeup looked great in every photo even in those phone photos.
Nicole G
5.0
12/29/2023
Sandra is the best makeup artist I have had do my makeup. I am very picky with getting my makeup done and Sandra impressed me so much!
Monika S
5.0
12/18/2023
Best makeup artist I ever had! I loved everything about my makeup and I never looked better. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Morgan W
5.0
12/16/2023
I really could not have asked for a better makeup artist and Sandra helped me feel so beautiful on a day that meant so much! All my bridesmaids also said they never felt like they'...
d never looked better!
Nicole T
5.0
12/14/2023
Sandra is wonderful and she is so sweet and so talented. Everyone looked amazing and I could not have found a better makeup artist for my wedding.
Her pricing is reasonable and sim...
ilar to competitors. Her communication is great and she is responsive and timely. Her talent and makeup skills are incredible. Her makeup kit is clean and she used disposables when necessary which is something I appreciated since that was one thing I was nervous about with having someone do my makeup since I had a bad experience years ago.
Nothing bad to say about her... Book her!
Maggie D
5.0
12/13/2023
I loved everything about my makeup look for my wedding. Sandra did an amazing job and she was very easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding. The trial went so well and th...
ere were no tweaks that needed to be done. I highly recommend!
Kelsey B
5.0
12/05/2023
I could not be any happier with how my wedding makeup turned out. I told Sandra I trust her with my look since I do not wear a lot of makeup and don't know the right terms. She ask...
ed all the right questions and made me feel so beautiful. I am so happy I trusted her to do what she thought would look best. Highly recommend!
Melissa M
5.0
11/27/2023
Highly recommend Sandra! She made me and my bridal party look amazing on my wedding and the makeup lasted all of us all night. Even through a lot of dancing and sweating and some r...
ain!
Tara G
5.0
11/22/2023
Sandra did an incredible job on myself, 5 bridesmaids, and 2 mothers. She is so sweet and listened to what everyone requested for their makeup and gave them exactly what they wante...
d. Her schedule was easy to follow along to and was very helpful for the morning to make sure everyone was on track. I highly recommend!
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