maria samarina
Professional Makeup Artistry
Welcome, my name is
Maria Samarina
I am a professional Makeup & Hair Artist based in Chicago, IL. Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, I made the move to the US in 2023 and have been working as a freelance Makeup & Hair Artist in Chicago specializing in fashion, editorial and beauty makeup.
About me
As an Artist
My goal is to help every client feel their most authentic self through my makeup artistry. I create a sense of peaceful beauty, a stillness in a chaotic world transforming you from your ordinary self, to your most extraordinary in a matter of minutes.
“Whatever you’ve accomplished in your life, you never did it on your own.”
I've worked with
top photographers, models & agencies
Portfolio
Editorial Fashion
My Editorial Fashion work features beautiful combination of colors, shapes and visually stunning makeup architecture that provides my photographers and stylist with a truly unique and diverse editorial look.
RecentWork
DON’T TOUCH MY TOYS!
Makeup by Maria Samarina
OSSMA magazine and Teen magazine publication
with Anna Fokina / 2023
Study I - LOOKBOOK
LOOKBOOK FOR DANA ASADY SS24
Study II - EDITORIAL
KALEIDOSCOPE HEART FOR
MOB JOURNAL
Study III - LOOKBOOK
lookbook /2024
Beauty
Makeup
My Beauty work includes clean, glowing and natural makeup looks that highlight my clients already beautiful features and enables the photographers a flawless canvas for their timeless photographs.
Commercial Makeup
In addition to my beauty and editorial makeup work, I also work with many photographers and models to create custom and unique makeup looks for their personal photoshoots, events and commercial projects.
"The biggest upgrade in life is having the right circle of women around you."
Work with Me
I am located in Chicago, IL.
To enquire about my services, please message me on instagram or email me direct. I will be happy to do a quick consultation with you to see how we can work together!
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