Desiree Penaloza

She/HerprofessionalOpen to Opportunity

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Makeup that makes you feel like YOU

About me

I'm Desiree, or Dez for short. I've been doing makeup for 10 years, and am passionate about making people feel like the best and most beautiful version of themselves through makeup artistry.

I got my start as a makeup artist in the retail world, but ended up starting my own bridal beauty business. I love doing makeup (and hair!) for weddings, but also have experience as a makeup and hair artist for advertising, print, e-com, and film.

Education

Education Background

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Visual Communications - 100% Attendance - 3.8 GPA

Graduation Date: 06/2010

Years of Experience

License

Makeup

My work

Why I'm here

I'm currently looking to elevate my experience as a makeup artist within the luxury beauty world, and work on growing my business in the Los Angeles area.

Additional Information

Software

Square

Employment Information

Boutique ProprietorBenefit Cosmetics (09/2013 – 01/2016)Assistant Boutique Proprietor: Soho NY Boutique Proprietor of SF Flagship store

Lead Makeup Artist/ Booking ManagerD+A Bridal (02/2016 – Present)Bridal Beauty Business. I co-own this, and have done makeup for hundreds of weddings! I also manage all booking, contracts, and beauty schedules.

Makeup ArtistNars Cosmetics (04/2017 – 06/2018)Freelance Makeup Artist for Nars Boutique in San Francisco

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