The alarm goes off before sunrise on your wedding day, and the one thing you cannot redo is your face. Ratings for makeup artists in Los Angeles are tightly bunched here, running from 4.5 up to a perfect 5, so review volume tells you more than the stars alone. The busiest name on this page has 186 reviews behind her, more than four times the newest studio's 44.
Short answer: Ruth B Medrano Beauty tops the list with a perfect 5.0 across 186 reviews, a mobile hair-and-makeup studio built for weddings, red carpet, and on-camera work. Emily Lynn & Co. (5.0, 127 reviews) and Angeleno Beauty (4.9, 122) sit close behind for bridal parties. In Los Angeles, plan on roughly $150 to $350 for event or bridal makeup application, with a trial and travel billed on top.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days
Ruth B Medrano Beauty - Los Angeles Makeup Artist & Hairstylist (Mobile)
5.0★★★★★186 Google reviews
Ruth B Medrano runs a mobile hair and makeup studio out of North Hollywood, traveling to hotels, homes, and sets across Los Angeles. Her site lists 14 years behind the chair across every skin tone, age, and texture, plus cosmetology training and time assisting celebrity artists. The work spans weddings, red carpet, editorial shoots, and on-camera segments, and she stays the one artist you book rather than handing you to a rotating team. Clean, camera-ready technique and looks that survive a full day come up over and over in the reviews.
What people praise
- Prompt, clear communication from the first booking message
- Arrives on time and fully prepared, with impeccably clean tools
- Hair and makeup that holds up all night, including under TV lighting
- Provides a touch-up kit so you can freshen up later
- Calm, professional energy that puts clients at ease
Worth knowing
- A solo mobile artist, so popular wedding dates fill up early
- Travel-based, so confirm she covers your venue's area
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Rating breakdown99% 5-star
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Our take: The safe default when your glam has to survive a long day and a camera. A perfect 5.0 across 186 reviews is the strongest track record on this list, which is why it lands at number one.
📍5239 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
EMILY LYNN & CO.
5.0★★★★★127 Google reviews
Emily Lynn & Co. is a Southern California bridal hair and makeup team founded by Emily Wright and based in Los Angeles. The house style leans natural: soft, glowing airbrush makeup and modern styling built to read well in person and on camera. The team travels on the wedding morning across LA, Orange County, Malibu, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs, and its portfolio has run in Vogue, ELLE, Martha Stewart Weddings, and BRIDES. Each look is priced through a custom consultation rather than a fixed menu.
What people praise
- Listens closely and delivers natural, you-but-better looks
- A deep bench of skilled artists, with several named by happy brides
- Makeup held up through heat waves and happy tears
- Clients describe pricing as transparent and fair
- Organized, communicative, and on schedule
Worth knowing
- Focused on weddings and events, so book peak dates well ahead
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
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Rating breakdown99% 5-star
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Our take: Best for brides who want to still look like themselves at the altar. It ties the top rating at 5.0 and sits at number two on a slightly smaller review count than Ruth B Medrano.
📍11400 W Olympic Blvd #200, Los Angeles, CA 90064
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Angeleno Beauty
4.9★★★★★122 Google reviews
Angeleno Beauty is a bridal and event glam team that builds its whole approach around a calm getting-ready room. The artists describe the morning like a spa visit, taking extra time and asking plenty of questions so each look is customized rather than pulled off a template. Beyond the bride, they regularly do mothers, bridesmaids, and full parties, matching you with an artist whose style fits what you want. Reviews name Stephanie, Michelle, Magdalena, and Carina, which points to a real roster rather than one person.
What people praise
- Soft bridal glam that clients say felt truly personal
- Patient and warm with moms and picky family members
- Held up flawless on hot July wedding days
- Easy to get matched with the right artist for your style
- Responsive from the first quote through the trial
Worth knowing
- Geared to weddings and events, so plan a trial ahead of the date
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
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Rating breakdown98% 5-star
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Our take: A strong choice when you want the room to feel unhurried and the whole party handled well. At 4.9 across 122 reviews it lands at number three, just under the two perfect-rated studios above it.
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Kimberley Bosso - Celebrity Makeup Artist & Makeup School - Los Angeles
4.5★★★★★124 Google reviews
Kimberley Bosso is a Beverly Hills makeup artist who also runs a makeup school and a product store. Her site points to editorial work across Madrid, Milan, London, and New York, plus red carpet and high-end bridal, with press mentions from CBS and FOX. The listing covers a wide menu: airbrush and traditional makeup, wedding looks, tattoo coverage, brow shaping, and multi-day certification courses. It is as much a training academy and shop as a booking for your own face.
What people praise
- Well-regarded makeup education, with graduates landing set work
- High-performance, long-wearing products praised by a stage performer
- Reliable go-to for production and on-set needs
- Fun, hands-on classes for aspiring artists
Worth knowing
- Attention is split across the school, the store, and artist bookings, so be clear which one you're booking
- A minority of reviews report mixed experiences, so confirm the details up front
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
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Rating breakdown84% 5-star
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Our take: We rank it fourth on a 4.5 rating even though its review volume rivals the top three. The score reflects a wider spread of experiences than the near-perfect studios above it, which is exactly what that number is meant to show. Best if you want a celebrity-credentialed name or makeup training.
📍311 N Robertson Blvd #445, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
#5🕑 Open 7 days
Beauty Affair
5.0★★★★★44 Google reviews
Beauty Affair is the studio of Agne Skaringa, a Los Angeles makeup artist and hairstylist who came to beauty from a background in fine arts and architecture. That training shows in how the work reads: structured, detail-driven looks for red carpet, bridal, events, and photoshoots. Many clients are in town for film festivals or industry nights and want hair and makeup that photographs well and lasts through a long evening. Agne also teaches contouring and technique in one-on-one sessions.
What people praise
- Red carpet expertise and looks built to read well on camera
- Hair and makeup that lasted the entire evening
- Warm and easy to talk to, which steadies first-timers
- Strong communication and preparation before the event
- Adaptable in a pinch, including working around a busted lip before a shoot
Worth knowing
- A smaller review history than the busiest studios, so booking windows can be tight
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
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Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: A perfect 5.0, but across 44 reviews rather than the hundreds above it, so we rank it fifth on proven volume, not on quality. Best for red carpet and event glam where you want one artist with an artist's eye.
📍1449 N Alta Vista Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
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We start with the live Google rating, then weigh it against review volume, so an artist with hundreds of ratings ranks ahead of one with a handful at the same score. Confidence blends those two, and recency checks that people are still booking and reviewing today, not years ago. Completeness rewards a full public profile with a site, phone, and hours. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.
What does a makeup artist cost in Los Angeles? (2026)
Price moves with the occasion, whether the artist travels to you, and whether you add a trial or hair. Bridal and red carpet work sits at the top of the range, and LA rates skew to the high end of national averages.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Event or party makeup application | $85 - $200 |
| Bridal makeup application | $150 - $350+ |
| Bridal trial (often billed separately) | $75 - $150 |
| On-location travel fee | $50 - $150 |
Ranges compiled July 2026 from The Knot and WeddingWire national wedding beauty cost guides; Los Angeles rates typically run to the higher end.
Serving Los Angeles and beyond
These artists work across North Hollywood, Beverly Hills, West LA, Hollywood, and Santa Monica, and most travel to your hotel, home, or venue on the day. Several also cover Orange County, Malibu, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs for destination events. If you’re searching for a makeup artist near me for a wedding or shoot, mobile booking is the norm here, so confirm the travel area when you reach out.
What to ask before you book a makeup artist
- Do you travel to my hotel, home, or venue, and is there a travel fee?
- Is a trial included, and what does it cost if it’s billed separately?
- Do you use airbrush, traditional makeup, or both, and which lasts longer for my event?
- Can you handle my full party, or is the booking just for me?
- Do you provide a touch-up kit or stay for touch-ups?
- What are your deposit and cancellation terms?
Frequently asked questions
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from public Google data, mainly the live star rating and how many people have reviewed each artist. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another artist’s score or position.
How did you choose these makeup artists?
We pulled every Los Angeles makeup studio with a real Google track record, then ranked them on rating, review volume, how recently people still book them, and how complete their public profile is. We read the actual reviews to write the pros and cons.
How often is this list updated?
The ratings and review counts here were verified in July 2026. We refresh the data periodically so the scorecards keep reflecting what customers are saying now.
What’s the difference between airbrush and traditional makeup?
Airbrush foundation is sprayed on in fine layers, and many artists say it reads lighter on camera and lasts through a long day. Traditional makeup is applied by hand with brushes and sponges. Several artists here offer both, so ask which they’d recommend for your event and skin.
How far ahead should I book for a wedding?
Popular dates, especially spring and fall weekends, book out months in advance in Los Angeles. If you want a trial before the day, reach out early so there’s time to schedule both.
The bottom line
For most people, Ruth B Medrano Beauty is the safest booking: a perfect rating, the deepest review history, and mobile service built for cameras and long days. If you’re planning a wedding and want a natural look with a full team, Emily Lynn & Co. is the pick. Whoever you choose, book the trial early so nothing is a surprise on the day.
