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Maria D’Angelo Berger
Maria D’Angelo Berger
Owner

Native American-owned, Woman-owned

21 years in business

We speak English, Italian and Spanish

Just me

A Soft Touch by Maria, a wedding makeup business located in Valley Stream, New York, servicing Long Island, Queens, and New York City, has been a staple in the industry since 2005. It is led by the owner and highly experienced makeup artist Maria D'Angelo Berger. The business has garnered a stellar reputation, earning a 5-star rating on WeddingWire and awarded annual gold badge certificates since 2013 for being in the top 5% of positively reviewed makeup artists in the bridal field.

Maria's extensive background in marketing and public relations, combined with over 20 years of experience, ensures that each bride and bridal party receive the utmost care and attention. With a team of talented professionals, Maria creates a wedding day experience that is fun, professional, and stress-free, setting the perfect tone for the most important day of your life.

Maria's expertise extends to working with various skin tones and types, offering services such as airbrush makeup, traditional makeup application, contouring, brow and lash tinting, fake lashes, and more. She prides herself on designing one-of-a-kind looks tailored to each bride's features, using high-end makeup brands like MAC, NARS, Lancôme, Make Forever, Chanel, and more. Fluent in English, proficient in Italian, and with limited proficiency in Spanish, Maria ensures clear communication and exceptional service for all clients.

Throughout her career, Maria has honed her craft through experience in print, television, film, fashion, and celebrity work, bringing a soft romantic touch to every makeup application. Whether it's for a private party, fashion shoot, editorial, television, theater, or film, Maria and her team at “A Soft Touch by Maria”, are dedicated to making you look and feel your absolute best on your special day.

Services Offered

Maria has experience working with different skin tones and skin types. She can give you suggestions for colors and styles that would look good on you and can design a stunning look to showcase your natural beauty. A Soft Touch by Maria services include:

LANGUAGES

English - Native

Italian - Professional

Spanish - Limited

  • Airbrush makeup
  • Contour makeup
  • Brow and lash tinting
  • Fake lashes
  • Free phone consultation
  • Trial
  • Makeup lessons
  • Private parties
  • Fashion shoots
  • Editorial
  • Television
  • Theater
  • Film

What you'll love about A Soft Touch By Maria

Maria uses only high-quality products and focuses on enhancing the natural beauty of her clients. Her professionalism and friendliness make each person who sits in her chair comfortable and relaxed. Check out her reviews to hear more about her services.

FAQ

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$175

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$100

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$175

What is the price of trial service for airbrush makeup for brides?

$85

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$85

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$85

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

Which of the following are included in prices?

Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Coloring
Extensions
Relaxer
Haircuts
Keratin
Perm
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Fake Lashes
Brow/Lash Tinting

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Reviews of A Soft Touch by Maria

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Maria is consistently praised for her exceptional makeup artistry for special events and weddings. Clients appreciate her use of dermatologically tested makeup, her ability to enhance natural beauty, and her talent in delivering glamorous yet natural looks. Maria's professionalism, accommodating nature, and calming presence contribute to a positive client experience, with many reviewers mentioning receiving compliments and feeling beautiful throughout events. Clients highly recommend Maria for her skilled artistry, genuine care for clients, and ability to create lasting, flawless makeup looks.

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Maria is consistently praised for her exceptional makeup artistry for special events and weddings. Clients appreciate her use of dermatologically tested makeup, her ability to enhance natural beauty, and her talent in delivering glamorous yet natural looks. Maria's professionalism, accommodating nature, and calming presence contribute to a positive client experience, with many reviewers mentioning receiving compliments and feeling beautiful throughout events. Clients highly recommend Maria for her skilled artistry, genuine care for clients, and ability to create lasting, flawless makeup looks.

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Krystal Sent on 12/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing Short of Amazing!

Maria is amazing and one of a kind! I’ve used Maria a few times, and she always makes me feel like a valued client and her background is impressive.
If you want a natural look that will last all night - she’s your new go to!!! I cannot thank her enough - I look forward to booking her again in the future.
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The Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Work

Came in from out of town and I had Maria do my make up. She did a fantastic job. She listened to my needs..
I have sensitive skin She had all dermatology tested Makeup. When I got to my events, all my friends said wow you look amazing I felt so good that night after being so down in the dumps that made me feel good!!! Maria is great to work with so easy-going I will highly recommend her to others which I did that day at the event anyway thank you Maria xox!
M
Monica Sent on 12/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!!

Maria did a fantastic job we all loved how everyone loved showed her the colors everyone was wearing for my event and we enhanced everything so everyone’s eyes would pop with the lashes they looked wonderful, felt very comfortable. I’ll always recommends Maria she does a great job we appreciate it thank you so much it’s great that you travel to locations makes a lot easier for us.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
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