Makeup by Dara

occasions where you want to look naturally flawless! She is an absolute joy to work with and just the person you would want for your big day! I loved that I looked like myself and not caked on with pounds of makeup. I can’t wait to continue to use Dara for all my future makeup needs!

waking up with TWO stress pimples on my chin which I was sure was going to ruin my day. But Dara worked her magic and they seriously disappeared before my eyes. She also did my makeup for my engagement shoot and I couldn’t have been any happier. I felt (and looked) like a princess all day long and it was all because of Dara. Thanks again Dara!! Couldn’t recommend her enough!!

me on our wedding day. Dara honored that and understood exactly what I wanted. I had heard of her through friends and after looking at her Instagram (@makeup.by.dara) I was in love! So natural, yet radiant; and everyone in the bridal parties looked gorgeous! The trial is so fun, she has a relaxed and welcoming personality. I felt that she really listened to what I wanted, and I appreciated that. I left feeling gorgeous, confident, and with my make up artist booked! Book her ASAP. The day of, she was incredibly professional arriving on time and ready to go. She did 8 faces (including mine) and not one of us felt rushed-even with us rotating between hair and make up. All of my bridesmaids commented on how professional and kind she was to them. I could not have asked for a better getting ready for the wedding morning, and Dara had a huge part in that.

I was given so many compliments on my makeup . I would definitely recommend her to any brides looking to feel gorgeous . Thank You Dara!!!!

She is super accommodating and fun to work with! I really don’t wear makeup on a day to day basis and to be honest, I find makeup overwhelming! Dara did such a good job with making me feel comfortable with makeup on. She knows how to bring out your glow on your big day! I highly recommend Dara!

rue to everyone's personalities while also keeping with my own vision for my wedding. She does book fast though. I contacted her in October for a June wedding and by the time of my trial session just a couple weeks later, she already had two or three other brides interested in the same date as my wedding. I cannot recommend Dara highly enough!

he big day. And then I changed my mind the day of— she was cool with that, too! Dara showed up on time just like we planned, and the timeline that we discussed ahead of time went off without a hitch. I loved my makeup each time I did the trial, and it was perfect on the wedding day too! I cried of course, but didn’t worry because I knew the makeup wouldn’t budge. I was really happy with the way the makeup came out, and I would definitely recommend Dara to my friends and family.

a miracle worker! I am so thankful for her! I HIGHLY recommend Dara!! AMAZING!!

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tandards, and my girls and I had beautiful makeup that lasted all day and night. Would use her all over again and absolutely look forward to working with her again in the future.

elt like my makeup completed my whole bridal look. So grateful I chose Dara, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for makeup for their big day!

ombination when looking for make-up artist for one of the most important days of your life! My make-up was so natural & light & looked AMAZING in my photos. I would Highly recommend her as an artist for your big day!

makeup came out. She even took the time to make sure she covered some slight reddness on my chest so I looked flawless head to toe. She is very much the type of person to go above and beyond. I also want to mention that at the last minute she squeezed in my mother, mother in law and sister in law and they all looked amazing. My sister in law never ever wears make up so Dara just did lashes and filled in her brows which was enough but not so much to where my sister in law felt uncomfortable.

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time she went above & beyond! Dara made me feel completely comfortable & is a joy to talk with! I don't typically wear a lot of makeup day to day. Dara perfectly accommodated & I felt beautiful each time. The airbrush makeup is also incredible. My skin is typically acne prone & the makeup did not irritate my skin at all. The makeup will easily last all day without any touch ups needed. My wedding day did not at all go as planned & Dara was one of the only vendors that did not disappoint! She arrived promptly & was a breath of fresh air during such a stressful time. I highly recommend Dara if you're looking to get your makeup done for any occasion! You won't regret it!

ire to look and feel like myself on my wedding day. I didn't even feel the makeup or eyelashes on, but loved that I looked flawless looking in the mirror. She is so sweet and fun to talk to, and has an amazing eye for her art!

ing to miss out on her services. She did engagement picture makeup, and she was so accommodating cause those pictures were such a hard thing to make happen. We had to reschedule 3 times, and she was always so helpful and understanding. needless to my makeup was flawless that day. She also did my makeup for my wedding as well as my bridal party and again, needless to say, flawless once again. Dara is not only a talented makeup artist but a joy to be around! I highly recommend her services to anyone looking to be glammed up!

ntire process! On the day of the wedding, she was organized and was able to make my whole bridal party look and feel great(Seriously, all they kept doing was looking at themselves in the mirror). What was most important to me, was that she made my mom feel comfortable in her own skin for the first time in a long time. My mom has never gotten her makeup professionally done and she is usually very self conscious about her skin but she was so radiant and self assured that day and it was all because of Dara! Don't let her slip through your fingers! She is the girl you want making you look beautiful on your wedding day!

myself, my mother, my MOH, and a few other bridesmaids. One of the bridesmaids is very sensitive to people doing her makeup and let Dara do everything. She loved her gentle touch and patience. This was also one of my favorite things about her. She is incredibly gentle, patient and sweet. I never felt like o rushed her, or slowed her down. It really was enjoyable. My mom is allergic to makeup and doesn't wear it often, she not only had her makeup done for the wedding, but went back to Dara a few months later for my cousins wedding. My mom is very picky and has sensitive skin; Dara worked with her beautifully and all of her products are quality products and not at all cakey. Dara truly was fantastic and I would highly recommend her to any other bride!

ed for more. Can't wait for her to do my makeup again when I'm a bridesmaid next month and again in a few more months!

ed her and she was able to schedule a trial within a couple of weeks, even though I was only available on weekends. She is VERY professional and she has a wonderful personality! I was very pleased with the trial and booked her for my wedding. I also asked to add three other ladies a few weeks prior to the wedding and she had no problem with that. My makeup was flawless and stayed in place the entire time! I'm absolutely content with choosing her for makeup!

very client centered and knowledgable and is attentive to the details related to providing her superb services at any venue. Thank you for your beautiful work, Dara! My bridesmaids and I looked picture perfect thanks to you!! ❤

e the makeup would work for her. I have super oily sensitive skin and the makeup lasted and looked great all night long!

rough her work. Can't thank her enough for helping make my special day perfect!

lient of Dara's. Both were wonderful experiences. I recommend her to anyone and everyone that I possibly can.

ng a lot of makeup so I usually get nervous when I have makeup artists do my makeup for other friends weddings. Dara not only made me feel beautiful, but naturally beautiful! I would recommend her to anyone. She is so sweet and very professional! Thank you again Dara :)

process. I look forward to recommending her to others!

listening to the specific requests of each of my bridesmaids and knowing they would each turn out beautiful and feeling confident and happy. There are a lot of makeup artists to choose from but Dara stood out to me because she was the type of delightful person I wanted to work with on my wedding day!

was!!! She was so professional and easy to work with and I would definitely recommend her and use her again! She did an excellent job!!!!!!

s, which also lasted through my sweating (between the nerves and the stage lights). She was able to accommodate me and my entire wedding party, giving us each our own special look, and was able to travel from one site to our venue without qualm. A lovely woman, her prices are more than reasonable, and if you need air brushed makeup for any reason, I highly reccommend Dara.

iful than I had ever felt in my life! I contacted her because I not only liked the references and photos of the gorgeous make-up she had created in the past but also because of the way she cared about her online presence and the photos she shared. Someone that puts effort into creating a professional website and Instagram feed must also be professional and caring about their work. When I first met her for my trial at her beautiful little in-home studio I liked her right away, especially for her calm confidence that I knew would be nice to be around when I'd be nervous on my wedding day. We discussed the look I was going for, she did her magic and after seeing myself in the mirror, I booked her for the wedding. On the day of the wedding she was at the venue (Clovis Castle) on time and gave my bridesmaids the natural look we had discussed. She even took the extra time for one of the girls we didn't originally book make-up for, that had gotten sick and wanted make-up after all. All of the girls were happy with their look and it lasted all day, even without the airbrush option. When she was done with my make-up and I saw myself in the mirror, I couldn't believe how beautiful I looked. I was still myself but she had managed to accentuate my face in all the right ways and made me feel truly amazing. I had decided to go with the airbrush option myself and was surprised how smooth and light it felt. I looked spotless but natural in all the photos. Dara was super friendly and to everyone and it honestly was a remarkable experience to work with her. If I ever need professional make-up done again, she will be my go to person and I definitely recommend contacting her for your wedding or next event as well!

GHLY recommend her to do your makeup for any special event!

she was the one. As someone who enjoys makeup and is constantly trying new products and trends myself, I can be rather particular. I had so much fun chatting with Dara while she worked her magic. The trial was absolutely beautiful and I instantly booked Makeup by Dara for my wedding. I was thrilled to know I had Dara to look forward to on my special day. I was so relieved to check this off my list. The day of my wedding was off to a delayed and quite stressful start, but Dara worked her magic and maneuvered around our evolving schedule to complete my three bridesmaids, my mother, and of course my own makeup to perfection. Everyone had wonderful things to say about Dara and the beautiful work she had done. Not only has she mastered the art of makeup, she is such a sweet and caring person, and will help to alleviate stress on your wedding day. Do not even give it a second thought, book Dara as soon as possible! Her schedule fills up fast for good a reason :) You will not regret it! Thank you so much Dara!

She made my sister look and feel like a total princess on her wedding day and same with all the bridesmaids. She is great at listening and intpreting exactly what you want. Thank you Dara!!

hat I wanted with my makeup. Not only was I super pleased as a bride but all of my bridesmaids loved their makeup as well! I would recommend her to anyone, she's that good!

s who were local to that area. All proved to be WAY too expensive or their performance was incredibly disappointing. I started contemplating doing my own makeup. I didn't want to, but I felt that was the only way to get the exact look what I wanted. A dear friend of mine introduced me to Dara and it immediately changed my mind. Dara is from my hometown but she travels so I was ALL for giving her a try. As soon as I left my trial, I was BEAMING with happiness. It was like a true weight was lifted from my shoulders. I called my (now) husband and was almost in tears with how happy I was. I wore the trial makeup from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., even through a workout and it did not budge. Seriously, that stuff is awesome. I highly recommend Dara. If you're needing a makeup artist, contact her ASAP and I promise you will NOT be disappointed. She's kind, helpful, and incredibly talented. A couple days before my wedding I had a really bad allergy reaction to some eyelash extensions that I'd had on for months. I immediately contacted Dara who was coming into Malibu the following day and she walked me through what I needed to do and checked on me frequently. When she showed up to do my makeup she reassured me that my eyes weren't bad and that with the makeup no one would even know -- and that's the truth! No one knows of that unless I've told them. She not only was a makeup artist for me but a shoulder to lean on at times. I can't say enough good things about her talent and her as a person. You need to book Dara. For any and all occasions. :)

ect even after 12 hours. I'm glad I did the trial run before because that way I could just go in on the day of my wedding without any worries that my makeup would be exactly what I want. I can't thank her enough!

, mom, and grandma and everyone loved the way they looked! At the reception we had so many compliments on our makeup! I will definitely be using Dara for special occasions again!