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Amanda McCarthy loves makeup. In fact, the only thing she loves more than the perfect eyeliner or pop of color on the cheek is making other women feel absolutely gorgeous. What started as a young obsession with beauty magazines and routine cosmetic experiments on her little sister finally blossomed into a career for Amanda nearly 10 years ago. She’s since worked as a professional makeup artist for top cosmetic lines such as Clinique, Bobbi Brown, and Trish McEvoy, developing her very own application techniques along the way. Looking to bring the beauty to her clients on a more personal level, Amanda launched her own business in 2009. She now provides on-location makeup services for weddings, print and other events, using a consultative, collaborative approach to make her clients not only to look beautiful but feel beautiful as well.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$10

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial

What tanning services do you offer?

Airbrush Tanning
Spray Tanning

Reviews of Amanda McCarthy Beauty

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Meaghan Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless look!

Amanda was amazing in bringing my wedding day look to life! She is so incredibly talented and I couldn’t recommend her more to any bride that wants to look absolutely gorgeous on their wedding day. Amanda and her team were super easy to work with and so flexible with my requests and needs. She even did not one, but two touchups on my day to make sure my look was perfect! Highly recommend Amanda McCarthy Beauty!
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Caleigh Sent on 01/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Very talented and has the best personality!

Amanda is wonderful! She is incredibly talented, professional, and such a fun person! She is very laid back and has a great personality that makes you feel right at home with her. I had planned on working with another makeup vendor that ended up not working out and was able to secure Amanda very last minute which I feel very lucky about. She made me feel like a movie star. My makeup looked fantastic from the time she finished in the late morning until the end of our reception. I am SO happy to have had Amanda as my makeup artist on my wedding daily, I will absolutely recommend her!
Devon
Devon Sent on 08/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Makeup Artist

I loved having Amanda do the makeup for my wedding day! She did the makeup for myself and my bridesmaids. She was a true professional and we had so much fun getting ready with her. She really elevated the day and everyone looked amazing! I loved the extra touches like the lashes but I always felt like (the best) version of myself!
Emma
Emma Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!

Amanda is the absolute BEST at what she does!! Her and her team are so talented and will make you feel like a movie star on your wedding day. She is fun, professional, and will bring your bridal glam vision to life!! Could not make a higher recommendation!!
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Ursula Sent on 08/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing makeup artist

Amanda was amazing! Not only is she an incredibly talented make up artist, she is so fun and kind. My bridesmaids, mother, and I all felt so beautiful. I am so happy we were able to hire her and would HIGHLY recommend her. She is doing my best friend's wedding next summer and I can't wait to get make up done by her again. We all wanted natural make up but had different levels of comfort wearing makeup which she accommodated perfectly. A must hire!
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Julia Sent on 08/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

If you want to feel beautiful and confident, book with Amanda ASAP

I was lucky enough to have Amanda do my spray tan a couple days before my wedding, and she did makeup for me, my mom, and my four bridesmaids on the day of my wedding. Amanda is the definition of a pro. I'll start with the spray tan - I was nervous as anything since I'd never had one before, but Amanda made sure I was comfortable and happy the entire time. She told me exactly how to stand, how to turn, and what was about to happen. I followed her directions for tan maintenance to the letter and I'm pleased to report that my tan stayed beautiful through the end of my mini-moon over a week after the initial application. For the wedding makeup - 11/10. Amanda arrived that morning with an amazing amount of makeup in her kit and was able to flawlessly match each differing skintone in my bridal party. Her fun upbeat personality and encouragement were exactly what we needed that morning. Each of us felt so so pretty and even my makeup hating mom really loved her look. Amanda made sure that my makeup stood up to a full day of tears, smiles, laughs, sweating, and constant photos, without feeling painted on or cakey. My makeup was flawless the entire day, and I felt more beautiful and confident than I ever have in my life. I know its cliche, and a woman is more than her makeup, but on your wedding day you want to feel like you're the prettiest woman in the world - Amanda's work helped me feel that way. I'm confident she would make you feel like that too.
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Raina Sent on 05/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stop looking now, and book Amanda!

Simply amazing! I could not imagine working with anyone else on my wedding day. She is a pro, funny, honest, and flexible, not to mention always on-time and organized!

Amanda helped me decide on my look to match my wedding vision during the trial. Notably, she helped me navigate through all of the options that would compliment my complexion and make me feel beautiful.

She did my make up for my NYE wedding weekend, including the rehearsal dinner and wedding day. I had a large wedding party and a long day ahead of us, so she was early, brought high energy, and organized to make the day of glam, fun and on schedule. Our makeup was flawless and lasted all day and night!

If you are looking for someone who will deliver and make you look amazing, look no further! I am so thankful to have worked with Amanda on my wedding day. She truly is the best and someone I still stay in touch with today!
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Joanna Sent on 01/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Makeup Magic

Amanda and her team were AMAZING to work with on my wedding day! She is an incredibly talented makeup artist but also so much fun. Just the person you want to spend in front of your face moments before the most important day of your life. Highly, highly recommend!
Adria
Adria Sent on 01/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Book Amanda!

I am so happy that I went with Amanda and her team. I had my trial with her in May, and I got married in December 2019. Amanda even helped transform my brows! I went to her once a month between the trial and my wedding. She became one of my friends over the last 6 months.

During the day of the wedding, Amanda was professional, kind and warming. She and her team made every girl look and feel beautiful. Amanda knew exactly what to say when she could tell I was getting overwhelmed during the morning. I was going for a winter, vintage, glam look for our wedding at the Boston Harbor Hotel. She definitely delivered.

When I was going through the process of hiring my vendors and looking at all the reviews, I was really turned off by the fact that every vendor had a perfect rating. I thought there is no way every vendor can have a 5-star review. I wanted the truth! But the truth is, Amanda is a complete rock star and deserves every 5-star rating she receives.

I cannot thank Amanda enough for being a part of my day. I feel so lucky that I was able to work with such a professional, kind and overall great person on the day of my wedding.
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Emily Sent on 10/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

highly recommend, professional, talented

I absolutely love Amanda! From the moment we met at the trial, to the day of, she was wonderful to work with. She is so much fun and truly wants you to look your best, while feeling your best, and still feeling like yourself on the big day. She was super flexible and went with me when I changed my look from my trial to the wedding day. She was honest and wanted my look to match the venue, which I super appreciated. She was extremely professional by coming in and setting up (an incredible set up with mirror, large light, all of her makeup laid out, large comfortable chairs) without us even knowing she was there! She made me laugh the entire time as well as making me feel so beautiful inside and out. I heard every single one of my bridesmaids compliment how professional Amanda and her associate were. They asked questions that all of my bridesmaids super appreciated and stated they have never been asked by a makeup artist before - such as allergies, skin sensitivities, and their comfort with makeup. Amanda was a very welcome addition to our morning and felt like one of us, not just a vendor. I would 100% hire her again and have already recommended her to future brides.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Deborah Zoe Photography Deborah Zoe Photography Wedding Photographers

Amanda is one of the best makeup artists in the Boston area!! I always love working with her for both professional and personal projects; my go to for beauty needs!!

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