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MakeUp by Samantha Linn is a wedding health and beauty specialist based in Clifton, New Jersey. With a mission to provide romantic bridal makeup for the timeless bride, owner Samantha Linn wants to ensure that everyone she works with looks and feels their very best. Samantha believes in effortless beauty. That is why she works with her clients to highlight their natural features and create a timeless look.

Services Offered
MakeUp by Samantha Linn wants to make your wedding day as relaxing as possible. She works hard to create a fun setting so that you and your party can enjoy getting pampered before your big walk down the aisle. Samantha Linn offers the following services:

  • Airbrush makeup
  • Eye makeup
  • Makeup trial
  • On-site makeup
  • Contour makeup
  • Fake lashes
  • Tattoo Coverage

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$150

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

$75

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$225

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

$100

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

$95

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

$75

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What makeup services do you offer?

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

Reviews of MakeUp by Samantha Linn

Theresa
Theresa Sent on 01/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

Sam did my wedding makeup (and engagement makeup, and bridesmaid makeup, and photo shoot makeup, and formal makeup) and to say she’s incredible is an absolute understatement. She is so caring and wants to make sure you feel absolutely beautiful on your special day. I trust her completely to do any makeup style on me and know it will look gorgeous. Highly highly HIGHLY recommend her for both her makeup and marketing services! All she wants is for you to be happy & successful, a great person to have in your corner!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 09/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Naturally beautiful

If you want to look like the prettiest version of you on your wedding day, book Samantha Linn. Sam specializes in the natural look so it isn’t such an overwhelming change if you are someone like me who doesn’t wear makeup often and you want your groom to still recognize you on your wedding day. Plus Sam and Alexa were super fun to work with that day. My bridal party, mom, and MIL all felt so beautiful all night.
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Sarah Sent on 01/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most talented makeup artist!

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!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 01/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision Ever!

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!
Marlee
Marlee Sent on 12/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Samantha is amazing

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!
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Cara Sent on 11/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Makeup for Bride and Family

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!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 10/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolute Dream

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!
Deanna
Deanna Sent on 10/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, helpful, wonderful MUA!

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!
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Jessica Sent on 09/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best mua in nj!

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!
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Elisa Sent on 08/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A True Angel & Artist

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!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Crossed Keys Estate Crossed Keys Estate Barn & Farm Weddings

Talented makeup artist with a heart of gold. We have watched her time and time again with our brides, putting them first and going above and beyond for them. And the makeup is still on and gorgeous at the end of the night!

Amber Dawn Photography Amber Dawn Photography Wedding Photographers

Samantha and I recently worked on a styled shoot together and I was blown away with how gorgeous everyone looked -- seriously! In addition, Samantha was kind, professional, and worked quickly. I recommend her without reservation!

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