Makeup by Kiley Smith

Number of beauticians: 1

Styles: Classic, Natural, Romantic

About Makeup by Kiley Smith

Makeup by Kiley Smith

Owner of Makeup by Kiley Smith

As a former musical theatre performer in the NYC/NJ area, I loved makeup—the cakey, heavy stage looks, not as much.. That inspired me to pursue my passion for natural, skin-forward artistry for beauty, bridal, film, and television. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve honed my craft under the guidance of industry greats including Kristina Gasperas andTerri Tomlinson, among others. My work has been featured on respected platforms such as Washingtonian Weddings, Washington Family Magazine, the Emmy Awards (Capital Region), NASA, DCW50 (Washington DC’s CW Network), Everyday Wealth with Soledad O’Brien and Jean Chatzky, and Miss Virginia Teen USA,

Radiant Beauty, Authentically You. Beauty starts with self-acceptance – working with your own unique canvas to create a masterpiece. I specialize in creating skin-forward, radiant makeup looks that ensure you feel confident, comfortable, and like yourself. Whether you prefer the comfort of your own home or the ambiance of a studio, I offer exceptional services customized to suit your preferences.

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Services

Service categories

  • Makeup

Services & specialties

  • Available for touch-ups (hourly)
  • Children’s services
  • Multi-day events
  • Pre-wedding beauty prep
  • Full spectrum skin tone matching
  • Makeup trials
  • Natural makeup (complexion only)

Specialty styles

  • Classic
  • Natural
  • Romantic

Preferred vendors of Makeup by Kiley Smith

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Planner
V&V Weddings
Warrenton, VA
Starts at $3,500
Venue
Avonlea Farms

4.7 (3)

Mineral, VA
Starts at $20,000
Photographer
Ashley Cox Photography

5.0 (1)

Charlottesville, VA
Starts at $8,000
Photographer
Bee Two Sweet
Arlington, VA

Reviews

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  • PERFECT artist for the softer makeup look

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    •Julia W.•Aug 2, 2024

    WOW! Kiley absolutely blew me away with the look she was able to achieve for my wedding. As a no-makeup girlie, I was quite nervous to wear any on the big day and not feel like myself. Her consultation process is extensive because her attention to detail on every wish you want is spot-on. I told her I wanted a bit of pop of color possibly on my lips but overall just wanted to enhance my beauty with soft pink tones. I highly, highly recommend doing the trial session first because it helped us realize what colors looked good on me and how much makeup I actually wanted on. She is an expert at applying individual fake lashes which 1) helped me not bleed mascara down my face when I cried and 2) looked stunning without looking unnatural! After the trial, I emailed her some of my thoughts and she executed my vision perfectly on the actual day. She also made my mother and maid of honor look absolutely gorgeous; we all felt so confident and beautiful all day long! Most of all, she was just such a sweet presence the day-of and the whole planning process. I am so incredibly appreciative of Kiley's artistic gift and cannot recommend her enough!!!

    Response from vendor•Aug 9, 2024
    Julia, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that I could help you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself on such a monumental day. It was truly a pleasure to work with you, and hearing that you, your mother, and your maid of honor felt confident and gorgeous means the world to me. Thank you for trusting me with your vision, and I wish you all the happiness in the world!

  • December Wedding Makeup

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    •Beatrice S.•Jul 21, 2024

    It was such a joy to have my makeup done by Kiley for my wedding! She knew exactly how to enhance my facial features in a way that still looked natural and true to me. She is so talented and so personable, and time with her gave me nice and calm morning before such a big and exciting day! Thank you Kylie!!

    Response from vendor•Aug 9, 2024
    Beatrice, Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and felt like your true self on your wedding day. It was a pleasure to be part of such a special moment, and I'm so glad I could help create a calm and enjoyable morning for you. Wishing you all the best and thank you again for trusting me with your bridal look!

  • Kiley is amazing!

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    •An V.•Apr 23, 2024

    Kiley is seriously amazing! From her skills to her personality, she really listens to what you want for your makeup. She is the master at clean makeup aesthetic, which was what I wanted for my wedding. She’s also super communicative and flexible with your schedule.

    Response from vendor•Aug 9, 2024
    An, Thank you so much for your sweet words! I'm thrilled that I could bring your bridal makeup vision to life for your wedding day. It was a joy working with you! Your trust and kind words mean the world to me! Wishing you all the happiness in your new marriage!

  • Stephanie, Owner/Founder

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    •Sunflower Weddings LLC•Jan 30, 2023

    As a wedding coordinator, I cannot say enough about Kiley! She is the go-to makeup artist that I recommend to all my couples. Kiley is not only super knowledgable, but incredibly sweet, personable, and will make sure that your makeup is exactly as you envisioned. Kiley does a great job communicating with me through the coordination period to make sure she knows exactly where to go, has any items she needs, and stays on track of the timeline. I truly cannot recommend her enough.

    Response from vendor•Aug 9, 2024
    Stephanie, Thank you so much for your kind words! It means the world to me to hear such positive feedback from a wedding coordinator like yourself. Communication and ensuring everything runs smoothly is always a top priority for me, and I'm so glad it's reflected in our work together. I truly appreciate your continued trust and recommendations.

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