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Carolyns Makeup Artistry

Carolyns Makeup Artistry

North Arlington, NJ
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    Perfection

    Carolyn was the first vendor I booked after deciding on a venue and date. Makeup was a top priority for me and I fell in love with her work on instagram. She did not disappoint, my trial was perfection. My wedding day she somehow managed to somehow make it even more perfect. To top it all off, if her work didn’t already speak volumes, Carolyn is one of the sweetest souls. She was my own personal hype woman, she made me feel so special on my day. Her team was also amazing. I could not recommend her enough.
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    Lauren W. Sent on 04/07/2024
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    Book her immediately!

    Carolyn is just simply an amazing human! She is fun, sweet, and incredibly talented! She will enhance your beauty effortlessly and make your makeup dreams come true!
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    Melissa J. Sent on 04/14/2024
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    Amazing makeup

    Carolyn’s Makeup Artistry is AMAZING! She is truly an artist. Carolyn is the best in the business for a reason. Her assistant is so responsive that you feel heard throughout the process. Day of Carolyn is funny, calming, and such a supporter to make you feel your very best. Her work is incredible and I received compliments all night. I 10000% recommend.
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    Jessica M. Sent on 03/26/2024
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    Carolyn is the best!

    Carolyn made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day, I am so glad I hired her! She also brought some awesome vibes and made me and my bridal party laugh a lot, she was just so kind and listened to everything I wanted. Highly recommend her!!!
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    Sabrina D. Sent on 02/28/2024
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    The best glam team around

    From my first interaction with Carolyn’s booking team, to the day of services, my experience was exceptional. The booking assistant made everything so easy to manage. My trial with Carolyn went exactly how I expected and then some. Carolyn listens to her brides and also adds her expertise input. The day of my wedding I felt like a princess. Carolyn took her time with me and gave me the bridal look of my dreams. Thank you so much for taking care of me for my wedding!
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    Angelica Sent on 01/03/2024
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    Great experience!!!

    Carolyn was so great to work with. She brought two other artists with her since I had 10+ girls in my bridal party and we all looked amazing! I absolutely love how I looked on my wedding day. ❤️
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    Maryam S. Sent on 09/19/2023
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    Best makeup artist in NJ/NYC

    Carolyn and her team are a gem to work with! They are so sweet and we couldn't even tell how fast time just went by getting ready. Everything was so smooth and I loved how she walked me through everything while doing her thing! She made me the most beautiful bride on my wedding day! Gave me everything I wanted if not more than what I expected. I would trust her blindly! My makeup stayed on all night
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    Jacquelyn W. Sent on 12/19/2023
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    Made us all feel beautiful

    HIRE CAROLYN AND HER TEAM- You won’t regret it!! Carolyn did my makeup, and Lauren and Skye did my bridesmaids/family’s makeup. Everyone felt so beautiful and they really set an amazing vibe for the rest of the day! I felt amazing and my makeup lasted all night through tears and dancing!! Everyone was so friendly and amazing, from start to finish! I can’t thank CarolynsMakeupArtistry enough for their part in my dream wedding ❤️
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    Besa J. Sent on 11/29/2023
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    Airbrush Makeup

    I can’t thank Carolyn enough for making my day extra special. Her talent is unmatchable. I started with makeup at 5am and it lasted until 1 am the following morning and still looked perfect. She is a true artist who perfected my wedding day look!
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    Sarah T. Sent on 03/04/2024
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    The absolute best!

    Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had Carolyn as my makeup artist on my wedding day. Not only is she incredibly talented at what she does, but her kindness and warmth truly set her apart. From the moment I met her, I felt at ease and knew I was in good hands. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and she took the time to understand exactly what I wanted for my bridal look. The result was beyond anything I could have imagined - she enhanced my natural look in the most elegant and stunning way. Throughout the entire process, she radiated positivity and professionalism, making the experience all the more enjoyable. She went above and beyond to ensure that I felt confident, happy and absolutely beautiful in my skin. On the most important day of my life, Carolyn played a pivotal role in making me feel like the best version of myself. I cannot recommend her enough to any bride-to-be or anyone looking for a truly exceptional makeup artist. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my wedding day even more magical!
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    Jamie Sent on 11/22/2023
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    Perfection!

    Carolyn and her team are the best of the best!!! I (the Bride) used her for my make up and her team did both make up and hair for my bridesmaids. Everything was perfect all night long and we partied HARD! Carolyn is the sweetest person and even 8 months pregnant didn’t skip a beat. I will be forever grateful for her attention to detail and self motivation to make her brides feel like a Queen! Thank you times a million!!!
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    Jess Sent on 11/21/2023
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    Best Decision Ever

    As soon as I booked my venue, I reached out to book Carolyn and her team. Carolyn was the artist for a friend's wedding and I knew I needed to have her for my big day. She made me feel so beautiful and confident - I could not have asked for anything more. Her team was also incredible and my bridal party still talks about how beautiful the team made them look and feel. Hiring Carolyn was truly the best decision and I am so thankful that she was available to come for my wedding!
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    Tara D. Sent on 11/13/2023
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    AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Carolyn and her team member provided the best makeup services to me (the bride) and all of my 9 other bridesmaids that received makeup service! Our makeup was absolutely flawless all day and night! The girls and I received compliments all night long! Not only did Carolyn make us all look like perfection, she also brought amazing wedding day energy and good vibes!!! What more could you ask for on your wedding day!!! Highly recommend her to ALL brides!!!
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    Shannon Sent on 11/13/2023
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    Carolyn is amazing!

    Carolyn is simply amazing!!! She was responsive, easy to work with and just amazing at what she does. She made me feel like the ultimate princess on my wedding day! She made my mom look and feel AMAZING! Everyone was so happy with how they looked. My makeup didn’t move at all. I ended the night the way I started. Through all the tears, sweat and more tears - you could not even tell! I can not recommend Carolyn enough. Not to mention she was 8 months pregnant and still brought ALL. THE. ENERGY!!!
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    Delany R. Sent on 04/23/2024
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    Book her!

    I got married on 4.19.24 and let me tell you, Carolyn is spectacular, and one of the best decisions I’ve made. I am a stickler with hair and makeup, and she really came through. It’s not only how exceptional her work is, but also her personality. She was joyful, personable, light spirited and funny. I would choose Carolyn over and over again!!! You can trust her and anyone she trains. Diana was the other artist who came with her, and did SO GOOD!!! You won’t regret booking with Carolyn, believe me!!
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    Victoria Sent on 10/24/2023
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    BEST Wedding Makeup Artist!!!

    Carolyn is the absolute BEST you could have for your makeup on your wedding day. Don’t even look into anybody else, if she’s available jump on it. From booking to the trial to the actual wedding day, her assistant and Carolyn herself were so responsive and communicative. She made the morning nerves melt away and we all had so much fun getting ready! She truly is an artist, all the makeup her and her assistant Lauren did was stunning and it all stayed perfectly. Mine even lasted until the next morning. I couldn’t imagine my wedding day without her and I’m so glad she was such a big part of it all. 10/10!!!
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    Catherine Sent on 10/23/2023
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    The best wedding makeup ever!!

    I can’t express enough how much I loved Carolyn and her team!! My bridal makeup looked amazing all day long, I didn’t have to touch up once, it even still looked great at 3am! Carolyn and her team brought the best energy to my wedding morning while still keeping us on track and getting everything done in a timely fashion. I got so many compliments on my makeup and I have never been so happy with any professional makeup application in my life! She is the best!! Highly recommend booking her!
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    Tiffany S. Sent on 10/23/2023
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    You will not be disappointed!

    Not enough words can explain how amazing Carolyn and her team made myself and my whole bridal party feel. The day of I let her do whatever she wanted and it was the best decision. My makeup stood on for 12+ hours through a rainy ceremony and dancing all night. She made me feel like the most beautiful bride and if I could have a redo I would hire her again and again. She is definitely the best in the wedding industry and you won’t be disappointed!!! BOOK HER!!!
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    Katie T. Sent on 10/24/2023
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    Worth It, I promise

    I booked Carolyn 2.5 years out from my wedding. As soon as I had my trial I knew I wanted her for my wedding day. She came ready to go on the morning of! My make up did not move all night. Received so many compliments! You won’t regret booking Carolyn!
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    Christie Sent on 10/30/2023
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    The best makeup artist (& hype woman! ) the

    Carolyn was INCREDIBLE. Putting aside that she’s the best there is, as a bride, you need someone that morning that is going to make you feel at ease and calm - and that’s just what she did.

    She’s not only the best HYPE WOMAN there is, but she really makes you feel and look the best you’ve ever felt. I’m so glad I picked Carolyn and I’d pick her a million times over anyone else.

    Thank you Carolyn - I’ll never forget the little chats and laughs we had that morning!
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    Amy C. Sent on 10/23/2023
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    Absolute goat mua

    Carolyn was one of the first vendors I booked. My now husband's family has used her twice and a lot of my client's used her. I am a Maitre D myself and I have seen her before and afters live in person. INCREDIBLE. I booked her about a year and a half in advance and trusted her enough to not do a trial. I am so glad I didn't waste my time because the trust I had in her was so warranted.
    Day of the wedding she was on time and brought an assistant who did most of my girls so that Carolyn could take her time on me. We had 5 girls, 2 moms, and myself. She kept us perfectly on time. I highly appreciate that, knowing hair and makeup dictate your entire day's timeline.
    I did a first look and she still gave me time to do a glam photo shoot, first look with the bridesmaids, and groomsmen all before my first look with my husband. You want to look the best you have ever looked in your life and feel like you are hanging out with your personal friend?? Book Carolyn NOW. RUN. She should be one of your first vendors you book before she books your date with someone else. She is a makeup GODDESS!!! LOOK at my pictures. Like COME ON. AMAZING!!! I felt like a Victoria's Secret model!! Love her and can't wait to use her for future events. **All the attached pictures are raw photos. Unedited as I am still waiting for my professional photos.**
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    Katelyn Sent on 10/11/2023
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    Amazing!

    I decided i wanted Carolyn as my wedding makeup artist about 10 years ago after she was the makeup artist for two of my best friends weddings. My dream came true that i was able to sit in her chair the morning of my wedding. Thank you Carolyn and team for making me, my mom, bridesmaids and family feel so beautiful on my wedding day. At the end of our wedding night all our makeup still looked perfect! Carolyns assistant Sam is the sweetest, answers timely and never leaves a question unanswered. Cannot recommend Carolyn enough! Carolyn and team are the best in the business! I will be rebooking for every event in the future :)
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    Jessica U. Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Exceptional

    Carolyn and her team were a dream to work with. From the moment I inquired on the date availability, her team was quick to respond and ensure I had all the information I needed. Leading up to the wedding date, Carolyn and her team ensured all details were confirmed for the day of. On the wedding day, there are no words to describe Carolyn and her teams energy! From the moment they walked through the door until they left, they were AMAZING. Carolyn is honestly the best of the best, she will hype you up and make sure you’re enjoying every minute of the glam process while being a perfectionist and working her magic. Booking Carolyn for her VIP service was worth it 100%, she made sure I stayed looking perfect all day. My makeup did not move at all, even in the rain and through endless hours of dancing. Carolyn made me feel like a princess and her team ensured my girls were also taken care of. Carolyn did such an amazing job that one of my bridesmaids is considering cancelling her makeup team and booking with Carolyn for her upcoming wedding. Cannot recommend Carolyn enough!
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    Christina Sent on 09/19/2023
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    10/10 exceptional experience

    My entire experience with Carolyn and her team was flawless from start to finish. Her assistant, Sam, did a wonderful job answering her emails in a timely fashion. She made me feel comfortable asking questions. Carolyn was extremely professional during our trial and the day of my wedding. She made me feel (and look,) like a beautiful bride. She made me feel confident. She did not rush me or any of my party. Her team that came with her provided flawless and beautiful make up as well. You will not regret booking Carolyn for your big day. I got compliments all night on my makeup. I will book her again for other events and plan to use her for the rest of my life!
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    Absolutely must book!

    Carolyn is absolutely amazing. Her talent is beyond perfection she is so talented and makes you feel and look amazing on your special day. Her and her team made all my bridesmaid look perfect and listened to what each bridesmaid wanted (every single girl LOVED how they looked). Not only are her make up skills top notch..she has a shining personality, legit lights up the room she walks into with her bright smile and warm energy, she makes the bride and bridal party feel AMAZING and is so easy to talk to and get along with. She made my wedding morning so much fun and I am SO SO happy I booked her. She is worth every single penny and then some. BOOK HER ASAP!!
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