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Samara Perchick
Samara Perchick
Owner

Woman-owned

5 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

MakeupxSamara is a natural glow wedding makeup company located in Raleigh, North Carolina. What is a natural glow, you might ask? After looking through the images on this page, you might notice a theme of natural, radiant, glowy, NEVER CAKEY makeup. And that's not a coincidence. After 7 years in the industry, owner Samara Perchick has become known for her effortless, soft-glam style that is recognizable and sought after throughout the Triangle. Her main goal is for clients to look in the mirror, recognize their reflection, and feel like an elevated but natural glowy version of themselves.

Introduction

Hi! I'm Samara, and I'm so excited you're here! A little background: I have my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and take color matching VERY seriously. Everything else, not so much. I'm a dog mom to the sweetest 17-year-old pup you'll ever meet and a lover of Bravo, the beach, local news (my last name is a hint), and a skincare and makeup product junkie.

Services Offered

I offer natural glow makeup applications for all types of clients, nearlyweds, wedding parties, engagements, family pictures, special events, wedding guests, etc. In addition, I offer one-on-one lessons to teach and empower people (of ALL ages) to learn how to create a natural glow look themselves.

The MakeupxSamara Difference

One of the first things you'll notice about makeupxsamara isn't anything tangible; it's a feeling. After nearly 15 years in customer relations, I take pride in providing exceptional service and attention to every single client. I am known for my friendly and warm personality and believe in always leading with kindness and honesty. I am an excellent communicator. I respond quickly to emails and texts and deeply care about making each client feel comfortable and taken care of before, during, and after sitting in my chair.

Another thing that sets my business apart from others you might encounter is that I never edit or use filters on ANY pictures of myself or clients.

FAQ

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

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Samara is a highly skilled, professional makeup artist who creates natural, glowing looks that enhance features and last all day. Clients praise her responsiveness, calming personality, and personalized trials or lessons with clear product recommendations. She consistently makes brides and bridal parties feel confident, comfortable, and well-prepared.

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Samara is a highly skilled, professional makeup artist who creates natural, glowing looks that enhance features and last all day. Clients praise her responsiveness, calming personality, and personalized trials or lessons with clear product recommendations. She consistently makes brides and bridal parties feel confident, comfortable, and well-prepared.

Trish
Trish Sent on 09/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best makeup artist ever- but for real!

I hired Samara last minute after my original plan for makeup for my rehearsal dinner fell through. I could not have asked for a better, more talented makeup artist. Samara made me feel instantly at ease with her friendliness and professionalism. More importantly, she made me feel the most beautiful I’ve ever felt in my entire life. If I had known how skilled and professional Samara was, I would have hired her to do the makeup for me and my bridal party on my wedding day. She has a lot of experience with different types of makeup and is used to working on all ages and skin types, which I found out after I later hired her to do makeup for another event with my mom and grandmother (it goes without saying that everyone was thrilled with their makeup and the party guests were gushing about how great we all looked). I’ve had my makeup done by dozens of people, but no one makes me look as gorgeous as Samara does.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A true natural glow!

Samara and her makeup assistant Katie made my mom, my bridesmaids, and me feel beautiful from the inside out! They were both so kind and did a wonderful job making us glow while still looking like ourselves. I was nervous about professional makeup, but with Samara, I had no reason to be! She is incredibly talented and will make you feel like the most gorgeous version of yourself.
Allie
Allie Sent on 05/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fun & Educational!

Samara makes you feel right at home the second she gets started! I used Samara for her makeup lessons and left feeling empowered and like I could actually accomplish what it took for a beautiful face rather than overwhelmed and intimidated. Her process makes it so easy to order products and layer them in over time. I would definitely recommend Glow Academy to anyone looking to up their makeup game!
Molly
Molly Sent on 01/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Samara!!

Samara's professionalism and exceptional talent made planning my wedding makeup a breeze. The trial went perfectly, helping me find a 'glam' level that felt right for me as a makeup minimalist. Working with her was delightful, and I was thrilled with the results on my wedding day. She made me feel confident and radiant, extending the same magic to my bridal party by tailoring her approach to each person's skin type and concerns. Samara's expertise is unparalleled, and I'm incredibly grateful for her care and consideration. Don't miss the chance to work with her!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 01/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and personalized experience

Really enjoyed how personalized Sam's Natural Glow techniques are to each person's needs - she's so skilled and incredibly patient - it was a wonderful experience and I felt naturally beautiful!!!
Analisa
Analisa Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day makeup perfection!

Hiring Samara to provide makeup services for me and my wedding party was one of the best decisions I made! From the beginning, Samara was fast and transparent in all her communications, making it really easy to coordinate the details and feel confident about booking with her. Leading up to the big day, Samara was flexible with changes to the final schedule, and we did a trial together where she walked me through different options and took detailed notes on what I wanted for my wedding day. All of this prep made the wedding day a breeze -- Samara stayed ahead of schedule and made everyone in her chair feel so comfortable. I had people in my wedding party who are used to wearing very little makeup, and Samara worked with each of them to make sure they loved the finished look. I was so happy with how everyone’s makeup turned out and highly recommend working with Samara for all your future wedding needs!
Kirstin
Kirstin Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day Makeup

Samara did an absolutely beautiful job with wedding day makeup for me, my sister, my mom, and my now mother-in-law. I was nervous about having someone do my makeup because of previous bad experiences, but Samara made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself!!! I ended up with a smooth complexion, natural skin tone, and subtle enhancements of my features. I didn’t feel like I was overdone, but there was enough to last through many, many, many happy tears. As an additional bonus, I didn’t end up with a huge breakout the next day (an issue with other times I’ve had my makeup done)! I was also impressed by Samara’s work with my mom, who almost never wears makeup. She added the perfect touches to make my mom look simultaneously glamorous and like herself. With a talented eye for color matching and a warm personality that puts those in her chair at ease, Samara is truly gifted at what she does and I highly recommend her!
Carly
Carly Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Dream Team!✨💫

Samara and Genevieve were the best possible glam squad a bride could ask for. As someone who doesn’t typically wear a lot of makeup, it was very anxiety inducing to give over control to someone on such an important day but Samara made me feel so comfortable every step of the way, truly listened to my goal of natural glow, and the end result was nothing short of perfection. Natural but elevated and accentuated my features in the best way. I felt like the most beautiful version of myself, all thanks to her. Such a joy to work with and extremely talented in her craft.
Amy
Amy C. Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best makeup artist in the area!

Samara is amazing at what she does. I am always nervous when I get my makeup professionally done that it will be "too much" and that I will come out of my appointment looking like a clown. Samara created a beautiful, natural look that stayed the entire night (from 3:00 in the afternoon until midnight)--no smudging, smearing, etc. I felt confident and was able to enjoy the night without worrying about my makeup! I will definitely be calling Samara again.
P
Pam G. Sent on 09/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Event makeup

Samara is the best of the best! Makeup for our special event was on point! I highly recommend her services with confidence and there is no doubt you will not be disappointed.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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