Erica T. Martell, Makeup Artist Reviews
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Sara Sent on 10/25/2021my skin felt amazing!
As a 2021 bride doing it on the quick, I was hesitant that I would find an artist that fit my needs. Erica was easy to reach through email, and followed up with a call. She begins by discussing YOU. What is your skin regimen, what are you looking for, dress, hair, flowers, location, all the details like you are sharing for the first time with your maid of honor, and you get all the excitement too.
Erica is an artist. She starts with a blank palette and builds, accentuating your face as you express your vision and she interprets. You get access to her leading up to the big day and all her expertise that she holds.
I wanted a natural, effortless look that photographed well and I got exactly that, and more. Not to mention, the pamper session!
Your wedding day is a lot of work for a bride with how to hold the bouquet, walk slowly, smile, head down for the veil, tears, touch ups, and all the fun that comes after. I felt so relaxed and ready to go when the time came!
Erica is talented and thoughtful. I could not imagine my day without her.
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June Sent on 10/06/2021October 3rd 2021 Sunday Wedding
Erica is the most wonderful, attentive, and talented makeup artist by far! I felt so incredibly lucky to work with Erica, she will work with you to make sure she gets your makeup exactly the way you want it. The pre-bridal face massage with the quartz roller, jade roller was amazing, it made me feel so calm, she even provided a touch up kit which had everything you would need, and a sweet note from Erica. Thank you so much, my bridesmaids were in awe of your talent, and I could not have looked more beautiful on my wedding day!!! -
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Sierra Sent on 09/01/2021Best wedding decision I made
I truly don’t have enough words to describe how incredible Erica is- both as a makeup artist but more importantly, as a human. I had a lot of emotions surrounding the whole “getting ready” experience as I lost my mom four years ago and really dreaded the idea of missing her presence so acutely on such a momentous day. I relayed those fears to Erica during our first conversation and when I tell you I felt mothered by her the morning of my wedding, I don’t say that lightly. She was a calming, powerful presence for me. She made me feel beautiful and seen and cared for- and I honestly cannot imagine my day without her.
As a makeup artist you cannot find anyone better. I would bet any worldly possession on that. She is meticulous and gentle: she brings out the natural beauty we uniquely have without overpowering or changing our sense of self. I have never looked nor felt more beautiful than I did on June 25, 2021. Erica brought out the goddess in me and I would get married all over again just to feel as glam as I did.
Erica is a special soul- someone I hope to be connected to for a long while- hiring you was the single best decision I made for my wedding- and it’ll be yours too. -
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Erica Sent on 08/30/2021The best of the best!!!
Erica Martell is INCREDIBLE! She was a dream to work with for so many reasons. Not only is she an insanely talented make-up artist, but she is also extremely professional, knowledgeable, funny, calming, responsive & truly cares about each of her brides and goes above & beyond for them. Being a lover of make-up that simply enhances your natural beauty, it was important to me to find the perfect make-up artist and I did. Throughout the entire wedding planning time (which was 2 and a half years for me because we postponed due to COVID), Erica would check in with me and set up times to talk about my vision for how I wanted to look & feel on my wedding, as well as my skin care routine. She even set up a facetime for us to solely discuss skin care, which was SO helpful! She provided product recommendations & spent time explaining to me what I should do to make sure I had the best skin for my wedding day. I used every piece of advice she gave me (& bought every single product she showed me-oops!) and my skin was flawless & glowing on my wedding day. From our trial and conversations she was able to create the bridal look of my dreams. She took so much care and time creating my bridal look that I truly felt (and looked!) like a celebrity. She made me not only look but also feel beautiful. She exudes positivity and makes you feel so comfortable. Starting the day with her was the best energy to go into my wedding with. On top of the beautiful quality of her work, her make up was SO durable and long lasting. During my first conversation with Erica, I had asked if she had any recommendations for hair stylists. She recommended the most amazing hair stylist and what was even better was that they are close friends & love working alongside each other. They created such a happy, welcoming, amazing vibe for all of us getting ready that morning! Together, they pampered me with a back, shoulder, neck, head, arm, hand, and face massage, which was absolutely heavenly! Erica was also so flexible throughout the entire process, even when I had to add extra people to the make-up service last minute. Since I had 13 people who needed services, Erica brought a second make-up artist to help, who was also amazing! It is evident that Erica only brings the best to help her. Every single person in my bridal party LOVED their make-up and said it was the best make-up they have ever had. They also RAVED about how Erica made each of them feel so special & beautiful. Erica’s calming, kind, and positive demeanor, on top of her incredible talent, make her highly qualified and I cannot express how highly I recommend her! She is truly the best of the best! -
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Linley Sent on 08/18/2021Erica = beauty queen
I am SO thankful I chose Erica for my wedding day beauty services. She provided such a professional, personalized touch to my wedding day and I could not be more thankful. She enhanced all of our best features and rather than making us look like different people, we looked like the best versions of ourselves. She goes above and beyond to make sure her brides are happy, relaxed, and ready for the day. LOVED working with her and would definitely recommend her 10/10 times! -
Kristin Sent on 08/16/2021
Erica Martell- The Best Make Up Artist EVER
I hired Erica for my originally scheduled 2020 wedding which was postponed to July 2021. Throughout the two year process, Erica kept in touch and we often emailed about skin tips and product recommendations. When I finally met her in person for my trial a month before the wedding, I felt like she had been a friend for years. On the day of my wedding, she was an absolute calming force and made me and my entire bridal party look and feel stunning. I hired Erica to stay on through my first look until the ceremony and she not only touched up my makeup, she helped with falling pieces of hair or holding something for someone. She took the most glorious pics and even took pics of the ceremony from the second floor of the venue and sent to me later on that night. Erica not only made me feel so beautiful , she herself radiates an inner beauty and calm. I feel like I have a friend for life in Erica! -
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Cass Sent on 08/16/2021Ten out of Ten!
Aside from her dedication to creating an experience for the bride, what sets Erica apart from other makeup artists is her attention to detail. From having an entire skin prep process including eye masks, facial massage, and lip serums to mixing colors to create a custom palate, I felt relaxed knowing that Erica knew exactly what look I wanted to achieve. Thank you so much, Erica! :) -
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Caroline Sent on 12/08/2020Best of the Best
Seriously look no further. Erica is the best there is.
I was honestly was BLOWN AWAY with how Erica made me feel and look on my wedding day, exceeding every expectation. Beyond makeup, Erica brought a sense of calm, comfortability and confidence that set the tone for the rest of the day. Her initial skincare routine brought out a healthy glow and made my skin look the best it ever has-- even before the makeup! She introduced me to products ideal for my skin that I continue to use even today. If you prioritize skin health and want a perfected natural look, Erica should be your next call. I cannot imagine my wedding day without her! Book her now! -
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Alicia Sent on 11/30/2020
Covid wedding savior
Erica was an absolute dream to work with and I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone I know. Because of covid, we unfortunately had to push back our wedding date, but Erica was so understanding & helpful. She made a stressful time so much easier for me, and I'll be forever grateful. She was clear & professional about how she'd be handling wedding day makeup during covid times and I know it was appreciated by all. She took precautions very seriously & made us all feel safe.
My mom is typically very picky about makeup & has lots of sensitivity issues, but Erica handled her with grace (and my mom ended up loving her makeup)! Everyone's looks came out stunning. Erica has the ability to accentuate one's features, while not making it feel like you're wearing a ton of makeup.
My look flawlessly lasted all day & night (lipstick was completely in tact even at 4am!). Please, please, please book Erica ASAP. She's the absolute best! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/30/2020Talented, Reliable & Personable!!
Erica was AMAZING! She went above and beyond for my special day!
She is professional, kind and has incredible knowledge on the makeup industry and services she provides.
With everything going on with COVID-19, she took extra precautions and took sanitation very seriously, so everyone felt comfortable and safe getting there makeup done. She made herself available for anyone in my bridal party to reach out to her and address any concerns they might have (even before Covid 😉.)
We all loved our finished look, feeling confident & beautiful. Even guests were complementing on how natural everyones makeup & eyelashes looked in person!
Erica is so talented at her craft and you can tell she really loves what she does. I am so fortunate she was available when I hired her because she books up fast, so if you’re thinking of using her, act quick! -
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Caitlin Sent on 10/28/2019Beyond perfect
Erica is your woman! Besides being an amazing person, her work is magic. I still receive countless compliments about myself and the bridal parties makeup.
She is an absolute dream! -
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Ariel Sent on 10/26/2019The best makeup artist you will ever find!
Erica is truly the BEST makeup artist I have met, and words cannot describe how happy I am that I hired Erica to do my makeup for me on my wedding day! First off, she is so unbelievably talented as a makeup artist. As someone who rarely wears makeup and doesn't know the first thing about how to do my own makeup, I was instantly put at ease the moment I met Erica at my makeup trial. Immediately, it was clear that Erica is a real expert, and that she does her job with an unparalleled level of both care and skill. At my makeup trial, Erica understood exactly what my vision was even though I could barely articulate it. And on my wedding day, Erica really delivered – above and beyond what I expected! In short, she totally exceeded my expectations (and that was hard given how much I LOVED the makeup she did for my trial). She made me look and feel my personal best – so beautiful and glamorous, but also natural and true to myself. Never did I feel like I had on too much makeup or that I was wearing too little. It was just perfect; no other words can describe how I felt about the way she made me look. On another level, Erica is an amazing person to hire for any special event. She is a warm and comforting presence during a time that is often stressful. She is also incredibly thoughtful – she did little things that made my wedding day even better, like giving me a hand massage before applying makeup and packing me a care package for the night. As an side note, I booked Erica’s beck and call services too, which meant that on my wedding day, she stayed with me from my first look until I entered the reception with my new husband, and I am SO happy that I booked those extra services. Throughout the entire day and night, she made sure everything went smoothly and I was always looking my best. I could go on and on about how happy I am with Erica’s services - the five-star rating is honestly not even enough! -
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Samantha Sent on 10/21/2019Amazing from start to finish!!
I don't even think my 5 star review can do Erica justice for the amazing work she did for my wedding. When I got engaged, I jumped on most of my vendors, but I dragged my feet a bit when it came to researching Hair & Makeup because I think I wasn't expecting much. I had been a bridesmaid before, and I looked fine, but have never been thrilled with my final makeup look so I figured that was the case everywhere. And honestly I was afraid I wasn't going to know whether I was making the right choice. Working with Erica completely changed the game for me, because now I know there are VERY TALENTED artists out there, and she leads the pack. I realized I made the right choice right after my trial. My mother has never gotten professional makeup done for an event before so she came with me. We both had such an amazing day with Erica, she literally made us both feel so comfortable, listened to our fears and made us look so beautiful. My mom was in shock with her final look, thats how happy she was. And the best part was, the makeup lasted ALL DAY! I have never had that before. It didn't feel heavy on my face, nothing looked caked AT ALL and the lashes were the most comfortable ones I've ever gotten. I didn't want to take it off. Day of the wedding was even better. She makes you feel so relaxed on an otherwise stressful day. I love how she preps your skin and takes extra time on you to make sure you feel great. I really can't emphasis the calming effect she has. My bridesmaids all looked sooooo good (she did 4 of them). Family members were coming up to me all night saying how stunning the girls looked and it 100% is because they had their makeup done by Erica. And to top it all off, Erica is an extremely thoughtful and kind person to work with. Not only is she very responsive during the whole process (email, calls, DMs, etc), but her expertise also goes beyond the makeup. I experienced a death in the family the week before the wedding which really flipped us all sideways. She checked in a few times to make sure we were okay and if we needed anything, but what really struck me was when I arrived to my venue the day before the wedding, an AMAZING bouquet was waiting for me from her and my hair stylist!! The fact that they went out of their way, despite their insane schedules to think of me and my family during all of this was just so touching, I can't even explain it. If you found Erica and are debating using her, just do it!! I am so glad I met her and that she had such a big part of my special day! -
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Meredith Sent on 10/20/2019Makeup artist
Erica was amazing she made me feel so confident and beautiful on my big day. Not only did she make me feel beautiful but she also made all 12 of my bridesmaids 3 sister in-laws all feel the same way. She is extremely professional down to earth and makes you feel calm and taken care of. She was the perfect pick for my big day and I would recommend her to anyone! -
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Nicole Sent on 10/19/2019She’s the best!
Erica was just amazing for our big day! I would absolutely recommend her! She offered great skin care advice throughout the whole process and was always available when I had questions (and I had a lot). She goes above and beyond while bringing a calm vibe to such a busy day.
Thank you so much for making us so beautiful. Our makeup was truly long lasting and flawless, your an angel! -
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Erin Sent on 07/25/2019Amazing! A dream to work with!
Erica is awesome! I had done a trial somewhere else and the results weren’t what I had expected, so I was pretty nervous about the experience. I have also never had my makeup professionally done, and don’t wear much to begin with, so I wasn’t really sure what I even wanted! Then I saw Erica’s work and was so impressed - when we initially started communicating she was so responsive and immediately put me at ease. The makeup looked amazing and I got tons of compliments! On our way wedding day, we got married on the bow of a boat, and then went to the reception by convertible. It rained all day leading up to the event, and then we got a break in the weather just as we were walking out. It also started to rain lightly in the convertible - the point of describing this is that NOTHING moved. I would not trust your big day (or any event, for that matter) with anyone else! She was a joy to get ready with, even with my crazy family and friends around. Thank you again Erica! -
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Margaret Sent on 07/11/2019The bomb.com
Erica was incredible. I was on the fence about hiring a make-up artist because I rarely wear make-up and wanted to look and feel like myself on my wedding day. However, I am so unbelievably glad I worked with Erica. I had my trial make-up done before engagement photos so that we could meet and tweak my look. On the day of, Erica was the bomb.com. She made everyone in the bridal party look like a better version of themselves. As the bride, I got the deluxe treatment and felt relaxed, refreshed, and beautiful. My make-up stayed put for 12 hours. She knows all the tricks. PLUS she is a cool person who brings a professional, low key, warm, friendly vibe to your big day. -
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Thalia Sent on 01/24/2019Erica is amazing!
I had the hardest time trying to visualize what concept I wanted for my wedding look. As someone that generally goes for a more "natural" look day-to-day, I still wanted to look like myself on my wedding day. Enter Erica who not only is extremely professional but also just a great human. She helped me on my six month quest to find the perfect lip product and it didn't budge on my wedding day! I loved my wedding makeup so much that I wish I could get it done all of the time. She worked with a variety of complexions and ages showing true versatility as an artist. She is awesome but as an artist but as a person - definitely book her!! -
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Stephanie Sent on 11/15/2018Makeup Queen!
Erica is a makeup queen! As someone who loves makeup I wanted to hire an artist with a passion for what they do, and with Erica you can tell she really loves what she does. My makeup held up all night, even with dancing up a storm my rosacea never peaked through the foundation she used. Leading up to the big day she gave me many recommendations on how to help my skin look it’s best, and my skin is still thanking her! She did an amazing job not only on myself, but also with my mom’s, and maid of honor’s looks as well. My mom was apprehensive having her makeup done as she has sensitive skin, but Erica helped with her concerns by telling us where my mom could get samples of the foundation she would be using so she could see how she would react to it ahead of time. My mom had such a great experience she has been raving about Erica since. Erica is a true professional, as well as a real sweetheart, my beautiful makeup will be remembered through photos, but I will never forget her calming presence on what could have been a stressful morning. -
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Stephanie Sent on 11/14/2018Best choice I made for my wedding!
Erica was the first wedding vendor I contacted when I found out my date- and it was one of the best choices I made throughout the vendor selection process. I knew I had to have Erica for my big day after she did my sister’s wedding makeup a couple of years ago. It was the first time I can say that each and every bridesmaid looked amazing- like the best version of themselves. She makes everyone that she is working on feel special and truly cares about the work she is doing. She was also super helpful along the way with skin care tips and product recommendations. You can tell she really loves what she is doing and is so knowledgeable about her industry. She is such a talented professional and she ensured smoothly- even though I was a bundle of nerves! She even gave me a little "touch up" bag to make me feel my best all night! It was awesome getting to know her and I can’t wait to have more events so that I can use Erica to beautify me! -
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Chelsea Sent on 10/14/2018Everything about Erica exceeded my expectations and I could not be happier with my bridal make-up! From the moment we set up the contract, through the trial and my wedding day, she was extremely knowledgeable and involved. She listened to evert question and concern that I had, made recommendations and designed a classy and flattering look that was better than I could have imagined and fit my personal style perfectly. She stayed in contact prior to the wedding and made recommendations on products and routines to make sure that my skin looked its best. She is so talented and not only was I happy with my look but my entire bridal party, mother, and mother of the groom were all extremely happy and looked beautiful! -
Suzanne Sent on 09/04/2018For my wedding, I wanted a makeup artist that could make me look and feel my best. My goal was to find someone that would make me look in the mirror and feel beautiful while still recognizing the face staring back at me. Erica manages this technique perfectly and did so for every single person in my wedding party. She truly is an artist but perhaps even more significantly, she is knowledgeable, supportive, patient and methodical. The result is a calming, warm personality that instantly puts everyone around her at ease -- critical on a wedding morning when there's a lot of people and nerves running wild!. I knew the second we spoke on the phone that she was a true gem and that I'd love working with her. We went through all the same questions and details I'd asked of other makeup artists, but with Erica you can tell she has an intentional, specific approach to everything from her contract to trials to day-of timeline based on years of experience and a focus on doing what is best for her clients. Every member of your bridal party gets a customized experience, based on what their beauty needs are and their comfort level with makeup. At my trial she recommenced a skin care routine and some products that I now cannot live without. The last two weeks before a wedding are so hectic and in that run up she checked in unprompted to see if I had questions, verify headcount and logistical details (she is meticulously organized) and issue friendly text-message reminders to stay hydrated. In short, with Erica you get so much more than a makeup artist. You'll have a talented beauty mentor that will make sure you and your nearest and dearest look and feel great, inside and out, and get you to your wedding day and down the aisle while minimizing your stress.
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Erin Sent on 09/03/2018Erica is my favorite wedding vendor! When researching makeup services, I had two goals: (1) to find someone who could make me look like the best, natural-but-glamorous version of myself and (2) to make sure that my bridesmaids would have a good experience. Erica exceeded my expectations and provided so much more! When I first called Erica, I had already interviewed three other bridal makeup services, all of which were hair & makeup teams. I was instantly impressed with Erica's depth of knowledge; she clearly articulated her process as well as the pros and cons of different makeup products. For example, she explained how she would customize her foundation recommendation based on the individual client's skin, age, and other features in a much more detailed and nuanced fashion than I was able to find in a google search, or through my calls to other vendors. Although the idea of hiring separate hair and makeup professionals seemed a bit daunting at first, I quickly realized that Erica’s level of expertise, care, and attention to detail was something I wouldn’t find with a packaged hair and makeup “glam squad” -- especially considering that Erica would take the time to personalize her approach for each of my bridesmaids as well. This turned out to be particularly important -- two of my bridesmaids were very apprehensive about letting someone else do their makeup, fearing bad results or acne breakouts. Erica was incredible with them! She calmly and clearly walked each bridesmaid through what she was doing and the products she was using; she started by asking about any skin sensitivities, how they normally wear their makeup, and involved them in the decision making process so that they knew they were in control. The results were amazing! My girls looked gorgeous (and so, so happy). Altogether, I couldn't have been happier with Erica's services. I learned so much from being her client - I still rely on her lipstick recommendations!
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Amanda Sent on 07/16/2018From our first meeting, I knew right away that Erica was a professional and would help guide me through the wedding beauty process. Her personality and talent immediately put me at ease. At our trial (a few months before my wedding), Erica totally understood where I was coming from and provided such valuable feedback. Erica carefully listened to all of my asks and provided great feedback as we talked through some inspiration photos for achieving my beauty look. I truly felt that while she guided me during the whole process, she was super receptive to my feedback and we worked together to create the best makeup look for me. Regarding her execution at the trial, Erica was absolutely amazing. She delivered on everything that I had wanted and more. I was so happy (and relieved!) coming out of my trial to have found someone as talented as her, and still wonderful to work with.
Regarding the day of my wedding, Erica was an absolute dream to work with. I truly felt so beautiful and couldn't have been any happier with how my makeup turned out (and lasted through the night!). And even with the nerves of the morning while getting ready, Erica made me feel calm and confident. I was also so impressed with how my bridal party’s makeup turned out, especially on my mother and mother-in-law. I’ve never seen my mom look so beautiful (and so happy). No matter the age, Erica knows how to best highlight your features, allowing you to show off the best version of yourself. I was so lucky to be surrounded by such a beautiful and wonderful group of women that day, Erica included.
Erica is professional, talented, responsive, patient and extremely supportive. She was so lovely to work with through the entire wedding beauty process and exceeded my expectations. I am so appreciative of all her work that went into shaping my perfect day and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a best-in-class makeup artist.
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Christine Sent on 10/18/2017I could not have asked for a kinder more genuine individual to work with and do my
Makeup on my wedding day. Erica makes everything effortless! She is funny and sweet and just fits right in! Her work is phenomenal! She enhances all of your best features, listens, and just brings out everyone's inner "glow"! Her makeup is romantic, developing gorgeous eyes and for me a fabulous lip!! I want her to do my makeup for every single event in my life! Cheers to Erica! You cannot go wrong choosing her to make your wedding day perfect! -
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