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  • 2022

Cristal Stephani Makeup Artist

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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this vendor

Cristal Stephani Makeup Artist is an artistry company situated in Santa Cruz, California, providing top-quality services for wedding and celebratory events. Owner, Cristal Rodriguez strives to bond with all of her clients, adapting her skills to best suit any particular style. Her primary goal is to convey your desired concept, helping you feel and look as radiant as possible for your big day.

Experience

Cristal has over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, working with a variety of people. Transitioning from an art background working with acrylics, her career began as a freelance beautician at MAC Cosmetics. It was during this time that she mastered a range of beauty techniques, applying them to retail clientele. Drawing inspiration from her practices, Cristal loves to see clients gleaming with joy in front of the mirror, looking fabulous for their one-of-a-kind event.

Services Offered

Whether you desire a full-glam application or a design that enhances your natural beauty, Cristal uses top-of-the-range products to ensure that your specific vision is achieved. All of these products have been devised to last throughout the day, allowing you to truly immerse yourself within your big occasion. Before you’re due to say “I do”, Cristal provides makeup trials to exchange ideas and try a collection of styles until you’re completely satisfied. Additional beauty options available at Luxury Makeup by Cristal may include:

  • Contour makeup
  • Eye makeup
  • On-site makeup
  • Tattoo coverage
  • Wedding party application

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Woman-owned

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FAQ

What is the base price for blowouts for brides?

$25

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$250

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

$150

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

$150

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

$150

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What makeup services do you offer?

Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

25

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Reviews of Cristal Stephani Makeup Artist

J
Jane Sent on 02/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Makeup Magician!

Cristal is a consummate professional, and I can’t recommend her enough! She is a true artist – creative, knowledgeable, skillful…and a generous and great listener. She responded to my request almost immediately and was so sympathetic when I told I needed help concealing a black eye and an unsightly scar. I had a bad fall two weeks before my daughter’s wedding and was in a panic. She was so reassuring -- and so skillful -- no one could tell I had an injury. Cristal understood immediately what I wanted as mother of the bride – to look polished, glamorous, confident and beautiful. She succeeded on all fronts. Thank you, Cristal!!
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 07/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cristal is a magical makeup artist - Book her !

I am so grateful I found Cristal for my wedding makeup. She is an incredibly skilled artist, reliable, beautiful soul, kind, patient, down to earth, professional, and someone I miss connecting with after all the wedding planning and day of have passed. I initially picked her from reviewing her before and after pictures and that choice was one of the best decisions I made in wedding planning for myself. She applied my makeup 3 separate times leading up to and for my wedding and I can’t imagine using anyone else when wanting to look my best in professional photos. Not only because of her stellar work, but because of her positive energy and sweet personality while doing so. I felt like a princess on her special chair and her makeup was in such clean and organized condition.

Usually I apply my own light quick casual makeup, and knew that was not going to be enough. I did not want to regret photos because of lack of makeup skill or relying on photography touch up. I needed to feel confident, and have one thing I didn’t have to worry about on my wedding day. Cristal did all of that and more. She made me look naturally beautiful and her makeup held up the entire day. I could trust her to recreate her work and make me look exactly as I was hoping for in photos. She was such a blessing on my wedding day -I will never forget the comfort she brought me, as she got me ready for the man of my dreams. I cried my heart out at the first look with my husband and she touched it up (re did her amazing work) in perfect time for the ceremony. My bridesmaids and mother looked gorgeous all day as well, due to her expertise and lovely detail on the bridal party. Even the last photos of the night my makeup was intact. Magic!

If you are on the fence about booking her, please be reassured you are making the best decision by trusting Cristal with your face. I attached photos of myself from my wedding day - as you can see the raw emotions:) my sister able to let her guard down and me gaining a friend.

Thank you Cristal
K
Kate Sent on 05/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best

Just stop looking through profiles and hire Cristal.

Cristal is amazing! I have never felt so beautiful as I did on my wedding day. She also did make-up for 5 of my friends, we have all been in weddings before and had make up professionally done before - we all agreed this was the best we've ever looked or felt.

She did my bridal make up trial, my rehearsal dinner make up, and my wedding day make up. Every time was great, she's responsive, she changes things if you want them to be different, she listens, and she also has great instincts and knows how to compliment your features.

Also she is great energy! She is sweet, calming, funny, easy to talk to and just puts you at ease. I am so grateful I had her on my wedding day.
M
Monica Sent on 11/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!!

Cristal was the most talented and most lovely makeup artist I could ever have asked for on my big day!! She really listened to me when I expressed the look I was going for, got excited about it, and made it even better than I could have imagined. I had a trial with someone before her, but Stephani blew the other artist out of the water. She is so incredibly talented, hard-working, and in addition such a lovely, kind and fun, down-to-earth person to chat with. She did a great job on all my bridesmaids, was very professional. So happy to have had you there Christal!! ❤️ Thank you.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 09/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING - couldn’t recommend more

Wow - I was blown away by Cristal’s skills, demeanor, and proactive communication. She did an excellent job with the trial - She was very open to feedback and did a great job translating my vision into the perfect look, even explaining how I could parts translate into my daily routine.

100% of my group loved their looks too. Leading up to the wedding day, Cristal was proactive friendly and knowledgeable. On the wedding day she helped keep us on schedule while also offering a sense of flexibility and calming presence. Couldn’t recommend her more - check out her IG to get a sense of her skills!
Jacquelyn
Ja Sent on 09/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless look for a perfect night

Stop your search, you’ve found your girl! Cristal’s work ethic and talent is above all. She is personable, extremely responsive, and organized! She will help your look come together, while keeping your best interests at hand by suggesting small details that are best for your skin type, age and features. You need to be able to rely on an artist to help you look your best and you can with this girl!
Angelia
Angelia Sent on 08/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

I was a stunning bride

Cristal was so understanding during the wedding process having to postpone and change dates due to the pandemic and the California wildfires. She listens and pays close attention to details. She is fun and it was great to talk to her about star wars. I looked amazing for my wedding day. Can't thank her enough
Monique
Monique Sent on 07/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Artist who actually listens

Worth ever penny and more. I'm very picky and don't like it when makeup artists do my makeup however they feel comfortable and not as I've requested. I love that Cristal completely listened, understood, and created the exact look I wanted for my special day. She matched my foundation seamlessly and made me feel completely comfortable in my own skin. She was adept and professional and did everything with such finesse that I felt calm amid the chaos - in a word, perfection.
I highly recommend her to any woman who wants to look their absolute best effortlessly.
T
Teresa Sent on 07/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Skills

Cristal was amazing. Her skills are great and she is super friendly and personable. I am so happy with my wedding makeup!
Piper
Piper Sent on 07/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal makeup

Cristal is so talented! She took the inspo I showed her and made it come to life. Wether you like glow or glam Cristal is your girl!
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