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    Photo: Marit Williams

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    Photo: Marit Williams

  • Photo: Marit Williams

    Photo: Marit Williams

  • Photo: Marit Williams

    Photo: Marit Williams

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20 YEARS EXPERIENCE.

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Makeup artist serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater & beyond

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Freeing you from someone else’s idea of “bride”

Wedding makeup shaped around your features, your style, and how you want to feel. Comfortable on your skin, beautiful in person and in photos, and still unmistakably you.

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More than a Makeup Artist.

I’m Cristina Rubio. I’ve been doing makeup for 20 years, and I still think the best part is getting to know the person in my chair.

I want to know what you already love about your face. I want to know what you’ve tried before that never felt right. Then I use all of that to create a look with you—one that feels good on your skin, wears well, and makes sense when you see yourself in the mirror.

You’ll find me in my Stillwater, Minnesota studio for makeup and lessons, and on location for wedding days.

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    Cristina made me feel more beautiful than I ever have in my life.

    She nailed a natural look that allowed me to glow and highlight my best features. She takes extreme care with her clients and has great attention to detail. Her experience is so evident. And she is a kind and positive person!

    ~ Amanda

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    "Cristina is truly an artist.

    I've had my makeup professionally done quite a few times over the years, and without question, this was the best it's ever looked. She really took the time to listen to what I wanted while also offering thoughtful guidance on what would work best with my skin, features, and coloring. The final result still felt like me, but the absolute best version.”

    ~ Kathleen H.

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    Cristina was an absolute dream to work with.

    She made me feel so comfortable in my own skin and I walked out feeling not only beautiful, but fully myself. You can tell how much she genuinely loves what she does and cares about her clients.

    The makeup was natural yet elevated…exactly the kind of look you dream about as a bride. It had that polished, radiant finish you usually only see on influencers or in bridal magazines. Just wow.

    Cristina is truly one of the best out there.

    ~ Kayla K

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    Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!

    Cristina brought me and my bridal party’s makeup dreams to life!! She is so fun to be around, had all of our skin GLOWING, and made us feel so confident for our big day.

    ~ Sydney C.

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