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MakeUp by Samantha Linn

MakeUp by Samantha Linn

Clifton, NJ
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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    Alyssa K. Sent on 09/01/2022
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    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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    Theresa H. Sent on 01/10/2023
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    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!
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    Marlee A. Sent on 12/17/2021
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    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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    Sarah H. Sent on 01/07/2022
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    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!
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    Cara M. Sent on 11/19/2021
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    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!
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    Olivia S. Sent on 01/03/2022
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    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!
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    Kimberly E. Sent on 10/22/2021
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    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!
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    Barbara Z. Sent on 07/01/2021
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    Absolutely Amazing!!

    I'm so happy I chose Sam and her team to do my wedding day makeup... she is absolutely incredible! I went to Sam throughout my entire wedding process (Engagement Session, Bridal Shower, Wedding Day Trial) and I looked beautiful every single time. I loved that she worked with me to create a natural yet glamorous look... and all of my bridal party absolutely adored her! She is super sweet and felt like part of the girls that day and made sure everyone loved their look. Highly recommended Sam to everyone... thank you so much for being part of our special day and making me look so beautiful!!
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    Norah R. Sent on 06/07/2021
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    5/22/21 Sandy Hook Chapel (NJ) Wedding

    Samantha is PURE MAGIC!! I cannot review Samantha without telling the "eyebrow" story. A couple of days before my wedding, I got my eyebrows done and had a bad reaction to wax. My usual place was not taking appointments, so I made the mistake of trying a new place (don't do this before the wedding). The skin above my eyebrows was irritated (it looked sunburned). I texted Samantha and she walked me through what I should do to reduce the redness. Not only was she responsive, but she also reassured me that everything would be ok. On the morning of the wedding, my eyebrows were better, but the redness was still noticeable. I have to admit that I was still worried and it was dampening my mood a little. However, Samantha worked her magic!! After my makeup was finished, I felt beautiful and confident. NO ONE noticed! I went through the day without a worry and my makeup lasted all night long. I can honestly say that Samantha single-handedly saved the day!

    Everyone else (bridesmaids, moms, etc) was also in love with their makeup. One of my bridesmaids fell in love so much that she contacted Samantha for her upcoming wedding. Apart from the wedding day, Samantha was super helpful, responsive. and kind throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Samantha!! She is one of the best investments you will make for your wedding day!! I can't wait to get glammed up by her again!
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    Elisa Sent on 08/23/2021
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    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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    Amanda M. Sent on 12/30/2019
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    Perfect natural makeup

    When looking for an artist, I really wanted someone who was good at doing more natural makeup as I generally don’t wear a lot of makeup day-to-day. When searching vendors at first, it was really hard to find this but then I finally stumbled across Samantha and immediately knew she was the one. Her makeup style was so clean and beautiful, and she can do a variety of styles. I booked her right away and did my trial with her about 2 months prior to the wedding - and she nailed my look first shot with just my direction of “wanting a natural look”. Samantha also gave great recommendations on how to prep my skin for the wedding day itself, and my skin really did improve in time for the wedding (I have dry skin and occasional breakouts). Besides being amazing at makeup, she’s also really great to talk to and hang out with and is super comfortable to be around. I also trialed with my hair vendor, Styles on location, as if time/scheduling allows it they work together which is a huge bonus and it was great to see my looks together. After leaving my trial, I knew getting ready on the wedding day would be easy going. Just a week or two before the wedding I confirmed the final timing and count and Samantha showed up early and was ready to get going as the girls arrived. Everything went really smoothly the day of, and I feel very grateful and lucky to have worked with Samantha and highly recommend her!
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    Deanna A. Sent on 10/19/2021
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    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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    Kate F. Sent on 10/03/2020
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    Natural Beauty

    My fiancé (now husband) and I decided on 09.08.2020 to have a micro-wedding to keep our original date of 10.02.2020. I was so happy Sam was available to do my make-up! Not only did she do my make-up, but she also helped me by recommending other vendors in the area (which I was unfamiliar with), all of which were top notch. She even traveled two hours from home to help make me shine on my big day when our plans changed last minute! I did not have a trial with Sam, nor did I show her any inspiration pictures prior to my big day. I simply told her “you do you, I trust you,” and my make up could not have come out any better! She truly made me look STUNNING while allowing my natural beauty shine through. Her attention to detail is truly unmatched when it comes to makeup. She took the time to make sure I looked absolutely perfect for my big day. If you want a make up artist that will enhance your natural beauty for your wedding day, choose Sam. She has a gift for making you look beautiful, but still like you! Sam is passionate about what she does and it truly shows in her work. She was a pleasure to work with, professional, and overall a true gem. The best of the best. 1000x over would recommend. Any bride would be lucky to have Sam by her for her wedding day.
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    Danyel H. Sent on 02/21/2020
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    Best Version of Me!

    Trust me, you want Samantha’s calm and grounding energy at your wedding.  She is so accommodating, listens to all your questions/concerns, and is truly committed to collaborating with you on your vision. Samantha made me feel like the best version of myself. She surpassed my expectations. Do yourself a favor and book Samantha immediately! Her artistic talent and commitment to client satisfaction are unsurpassed. 
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    Carolann Sent on 11/20/2019
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    Highly Recommended!

    Oh my goodness, I can not tell you how happy I am that i went with Sam to do my wedding makeup. I first met Sam as a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding, I knew I had to hire her right away after I got engaged! Sam did such a fantastic job at highlighting all of my (and my bridesmaids) features while keeping the look natural! I don't know how she did it, but she managed to hide a few last minute pimples that popped up the day of my wedding while still showcasing my freckles!! I could not recommend her enough, and my husband couldn't stop telling me how beautiful I looked that night - thank you Sam!!
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    Jen R. Sent on 10/27/2019
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    The absolute best MUA

    Samantha fit the bill perfectly when it came to my makeup artist wish list. I scrolled through her Instagram extensively and saw her affinity for letting a bride’s natural beauty shine through the makeup, leading me to email her immediately and cross my fingers that she was available for my wedding date. As someone who typically wears very little makeup beyond concealer and mascara, it was important to me to find a MUA who wasn’t too heavy-handed in application but still enhanced my natural features – Samantha was amazing, and my bridesmaids, mom and I all looked incredible.

    I found Samantha very easy to contact, despite her busy schedule. I utilized my trial for my engagement photos, and Samantha was accommodating when I had to change the day last-minute due to weather. She is a super friendly person, and we had a fun morning in the venue with her while we got our hair and makeup done. Samantha would no doubt be my first choice if I needed makeup application for another event in the future.
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    Ray A. Sent on 08/30/2019
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    Fun and professional

    I recently worked with Samantha on a styled shoot, and she is an incredibly talented makeup artist. She is also a great person and fun to work with. I highly recommend her services!
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    Alexandria A. Sent on 09/01/2019
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    Samantha is a bride's dream MUA!

    Samantha was so wonderful to work with and has so much talent. From the moment I met her she sat down with me and she listened to all of my concerns, my vision, and asked about my wedding theme/venue. She didn’t just take into considerations pictures I found on Pinterest on how I wanted to look, but she looked at the whole picture, which I loved and makes her truly unique. I absolutely loved the way I felt on my wedding day and my make up felt so light! She made me feel so beautiful! I had my make up done by her for my engagement shoot and my trials! She is truly a gem and I would highly recommend her to anyone!
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    Couldn't have asked for more!

    Samantha was the absolute best! I went into my wedding day with very little image of what I wanted and Samantha made me feel the most beautiful I had ever felt. My makeup was perfect through tears, many smiles and endless dancing. I could not say enough about how great she was to work with. I would recommend her to anyone who is getting married or has any other event.
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    Jessica L. Sent on 09/02/2021
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    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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    Jennifer Sent on 01/16/2019
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    Loved working with Samantha!

    I am so glad that I hired Samantha for my wedding! She made me and my ladies look and feel amazing! The makeup was perfect, photographed perfectly, and stayed in place long after the party ended!

    I was really nervous about makeup for my wedding because I rarely wear any and don't really understand how to use it, but from the moment I met Samantha, I knew I was in expert hands. She worked with me to develop a look that I loved, one that made me feel confident and beautiful. Samantha was wonderful to work with at every step of the process, a total professional and a calming presence on the big day.
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    Samantha helped me feel like a glammed up version of myself on my wedding day!

    Samantha was on my venue's preferred vendor list and I'm so happy she was the one I chose to do my makeup!! Not only did she make me feel like me "glammed up" on my wedding day, but she is so down to earth and easy to talk to. She often works with Julie from Styles on Location and the two of them are so in sync and it worked perfectly for my big day. My hair and makeup trial was in Samantha's home studio and the second I got there I felt like I was hanging with two girlfriends. This continued on the morning of my wedding day where Samantha, Julie and all my bridesmaids were singing, dancing and laughing the whole time. You won't regret working with Samantha!
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    Literally the best MUA ever! Samantha did a beautiful, gorgeous job on my bridal makeup as well as all the girls in my bridal party plus my mom and MIL. She made sure everyone looked natural and perfect for photos. She is a master of blending and creating a look that is the best version of you and what you want. I have so many gorgeous photos already and felt so happy with my look all day. It held up through tears, the rain, dancing, and everything! Everyone who had their makeup done by her also was raving. Love love loved how our skin looked and felt all day. Also cherry on top - she is fun, sweet, and awesome to be around! It was so evident during my trial, wedding morning, and any other interaction I've had with her. Clicking well with your vendors (friendors!) is super important. I hope I can book her for special events in the future and convince any future brides I know to also look into her. :) Book her now!!
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    Geena Sent on 08/22/2018
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    She is the best! My make-up came out perfect for my wedding and bridal shower. She was so helpful and so fun to work with. I felt flawless and my make-up lasted for the whole day!
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    Chloe Sent on 07/31/2018
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    Samantha made me look like an actual princess on my wedding day. She is so patient and respectful and truly turns makeup into an art. She is also incredibly sweet and fun to hang out with! Getting my makeup done was a highlight of my wedding day and that is thanks to Samantha and her amazing team. I would highly recommend to anyone and hope I have the chance to use her services again!
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