Maris Malone Calderon Makeup Artistry

Maris is absolutely PHENOMENAL! I am forever thankful that my photographer suggested her for my wedding day makeup — it could not have turned out more beautifully! Maris is friendly, professional, and a joy to chat with. Thank you, Maris, for creating the perfect look for my wedding day! She will forever be my Austin go-​to for gorgeous make-​up design!

I’m so glad that I chose Maris as my wedding makeup artist. I didn’t have a bridal party, but she also did the makeup for my mother, future MIL & SIL. She is lovely, professional, and a true artist. She made all of us look the best that we ever have without making us look like different people. She has a great taste level and is able to say if she believes something will work for you or if it won’t, she is also more than willing to try different looks on you to make sure that you are happy. She works very quickly but the quality of the makeup is not compromised, she is just that good. The airbrush makeup was flawless, the way it should be and stayed on from 11 am till well into the wee hours of the next day. I really loved the false lashes that she applies because instead of using a strip, they’re all individual lashes which are so much comfortable and look so lush and full.

Maris is amazing! I can’t tell you how many times, my bridesmaids have gushed about how beautiful they felt on my wedding day. Maris really listened to what I wanted for my wedding day makeup. We looked at pictures together of different types of makeup and discussed what I did or did not like about them so that she could really understand my style. This was especially helpful for me because I don’t wear a lot of makeup normally, so I didn’t know how best to describe what I wanted my makeup to look like on my wedding day. She uses airbush foundation, which is awesome — it gives you the look of flawless skin and stays put all day. I am so very thankful Maris was my wedding day makeup artist!

Maris recently did my makeup for my wedding and she did an amazing job. She was great with communicating with me by email (my preference) and was easy to work with overall. I brought just a couple of pictures with me to my trial run and she did a great job of creating a look that matched the pictures and worked well with my face. We tried out longer eyelashes and multiple lip colors to see what I would like best. She then took my feedback after the trial to make some minor adjustments for the day of (shorter lashes, a little more coverage around the nose, etc.)
On the day of the wedding, she was on time, pleasant, and provided me with some lip gloss samples and blotting sheets for touch ups throughout the day and night.
One thing to note is she did my makeup at 10:00 AM (TEN AM!) and it lasted well up until the ceremony (6:00pm) and through the reception (ended at 10:00pm). I did touch up my lipstick a few times, which she had advised me to do as needed, but never felt the need to touch up anything else. It was awesome and exactly what I wanted.
I would definitely recommend Maris’s services. I would also recommend doing the trial run because you can take pictures, look back later, and see if there is anything you would change. You can also test out how long it will last through the night that way.

Oh Maris. I’ll forever sing your praises!!! You made me, my matron of honor, and my mother look flawless for my wedding. I can’t believe how talented you are. This woman was so professional, thorough, quick, friendly, and very affordably priced!!! She put up with my bad breath, my grumpy face-​Rash-​havin mother and a m.o.h. who practically had to be forced into the chair. She made me look better than I thought possible on my wedding day. I was very unhappy with the salon that did my hair, but Maris’s skill made me feel entirely beautiful. I cannot recommend her more highly. She listened to exactly what I wanted, discussed my options thoroughly, made recommendations and was even fun to chat and joke around with… And I’m not a chatty person. If you need a true pro who will make you look like a cover model, don’t hesitate, this is your woman.

I rarely wear much makeup, and the only times I have ever had a full face of makeup have been for weddings. That said, I knew that for photos and as a treat for my bridesmaids (who had similar makeup experience to my own) that I should really arrange for a makeup artist for my wedding. I got Maris’ name from our photographer, Shannon Cunningham (also excellent), and made an appointment for a trial run about a month before the wedding. I was able to coordinate the makeup with an engagement photo shoot to see what the makeup would look like in photos.
First look in the mirror having that much makeup on made me wince a little, and my fiancé had a similar reaction, but it wasn’t bad. .. just different. And when we got the photos back a couple of weeks later, we were stunned by how good it looked.
We had a mid-​day wedding, so Maris arranged for a colleague to assist so that the 7 of us would be ready in time without having to wake up before sunrise. They handled a whole range of skin tones and face shapes quickly and perfectly. Everyone was extremely happy with their makeup, and everyone looked like themselves rather than a cookie-​cutter idea of what a bridal party «should» look like. The makeup also lasted very well. We went swimming at Barton Springs after the wedding, and the one of us who didn’t take her makeup off beforehand climbed out of the springs still looking extra polished.

Maris is an AMAZING! artist! I went to Maris for my wedding makeup back in October ’12. First of all, I was not into makeup nor did I know the first thing about it at all. However, for my wedding I knew exactly the look that I wanted: Dita Von Teese minus the red lipstick. I wanted a pinup look that was natural and light weight enough to wear for a daytime wedding. Maris listened to what I wanted, showed me great examples and locked down on the look! I never worse faux eyelashes before and neither had my mom! Everything came out great and lasted from about 1 in the afternoon till I took a shower in to the wee hours of the next morning!!! It all felt completely natural, not caked on and came out looking fantastic in the wedding photos! Maris is really sweet, explains what she’s doing and why, and really listens to what you want. She’s also insanely beautiful and her own makeup style is flawless! I will definitely go to Maris again and again for her art! :o)

I decided upon airbrushed makeup late in the game. It was getting close to my wedding and a friend suggested that I consider doing airbrushed makeup for a long lasting and flawless look. Luckily I was able to get in touch with Maris to work with to create my ideal makeup look. She was so amazing to work with! When I met her for a demo/​trial run, she really took the time to listen to what I was wanting in terms of my makeup. She got the base done flawlessly and then it was on to the rest of the makeup. We started lighter and added on until I felt that I had the look that I wanted. Interestingly enough, I wanted my eyes much smokier than I originally thought and she was able to bring out the true beauty without making it look «made up.» On my wedding day, she remembered what we decided upon during the trial run and smoothly replicated it, making me the most beautiful me that I have seen. I felt glamorous and ready for the day’s events. The makeup stayed on ALL DAY! It was AMAZING! (and honestly, it was just like she said it would be – the woman knows her stuff!!!) She also did my matron of honor, bridesmaid, mother of the groom and a family friend. She is adaptable, talented and has the gift for making everyone look their best! What’s even better than her incredible talent with makeup? Her wonderful personality!!! She was really easy to talk to and very down to earth. It was fun and easy to spend time with her. I would highly recommend Maris Malone Calderon for any special event where you want to look super-​fantastic – whether it is your wedding or a party or a photo shoot.

Um, can I say I’m a little in love with Maris? Or that’s probably the ultimate vanity, since I pretty much love how she made me look gorgeous: D? Maris did my makeup when I was a bridesmaid about a month ago, and also did the makeup for the bride and the maid of honor. I was pretty much sold on splurging for Maris because (a) her online portfolio demonstrated looks that I *loved*, and included a darker-​complected girl, which I just worry about since I don’t know how makeup works, and I worry that my skintone can’t be matched. But (b) her session *includes* lashes!!! I was already contemplating getting a partial lash extension via grouponNow, but the cost of Maris’s handiwork would have been the equivalent of that lash deal + makeup by the other makeup artist who was coming in that day for the other bridal party members. Of course the lashes Maris used were single-​use, but still. I loved them — dramatic enough to make my eyes pop, but not crazy fake (I’m afraid I insulted her when I asked her to explain the diff between my choice of medium-​length and full-​length, and asked her if the full was super crazy. Oops!)
I totally didn’t have to worry about matching skintone — Maris’s airbrush-​foundation allows her to create *any* shade, using a combo of 4 (or less) shades.
And I also loved that she explained what she was doing (or right before she did it) — when I described «natural» to her as the look I wanted, she said she’d stick to a brown palette. With my naturally darker skin, I was worried bc brown eyeshadow always looks like crap on me. But what she did was awesome. AND she took the time afterwards to show me what she used, when I had told her my worries about brown, despite her saying that browns usually look good on darker complexions — AND she explained what *range* of brown shadows to look for when I go shopping. I love it when artists share their knowledge :)!
**btdubs: So, I’m looking at Maris’s other reviews, and I see they’re all 5-​stars — and maybe I’m nuts bc usually if I see all 5-​star-​reviews for a vendor, and I think, «Hmm, those *must* be fake.» I can’t vouch for the other reviews below, but I am for reals when I say Maris rocks. Just in case any of you other readers out there are review-​skeptics like me: D**

I just got married two months ago and Maris was my Make Up Fairy Godmother. She helped me to feel like the most elegant version of me for my wedding day. She also did the make up for my immediate family and each one of us looked AMAZING! She has such a light touch when applying your make up and is such a soothing presence that I fully recommend her for your own «big moment» what ever that may be. She is a true professional who listened to my wants and helped me obtain the perfect look for me.

Maris has one talented hand. Or two. This woman knows how to make you look like an extremely gorgeous version of yourself.
Maris did the makeup for my boudoir and bridal shoots, and also did the makeup for my entire bridal party on the wedding day in March. Everyone loved their make up – my maid of honor has been trying to replicate the «look» Maris gave her with no luck. We common Earthlings just aren’t capable. Also, I had my bachelorette party the day after my bridal shoot, so I preserved the bombshell eye makeup overnight and got two days of use out of that job!
If I ever have another photo shoot or feel like going out in fabulous style, I’ll pay Maris a visit for sure. I highly recommend!

Maris is amazing! I had a great experience with her while shopping around for makeup artists for my wedding and photo shoots for my engagement and bridal — she was extremely prompt with getting back to me and informative in her voicemails and emails and answered all my questions patiently.
She is a little more costly than others but it’s worth it to feel like she listens to you and you can trust her work. She asked me many questions before she began and checked in for feedback and adjusted accordingly for my engagement shoot trial and actual engagement shoot makeup. I looked flawless for hours and I still looked like me… just a better version of me!
She will be doing my bridal shoot makeup (without a trial because I trust her to make sure I love it before I walk out) as well as my wedding day makeup and makeup for the moms. Can’t wait!

Maris did my makeup for my wedding in April of this year.
She is fantastic! The airbrush makeup was as light as a feather and did not sweat off! She can probably create any look that you request and is so sweet!
I would highly recommend her if you are having a major event that requires professional makeup!

Maris is an AMAZING make-​up artist and did the make-​up for my wedding my mom, my (now) mother-​in-​law, my maid of honor, and me (the bride). She is by far the best make-​up artist I have ever had, and I have had professional make-​up done multiple times. Her airbrushing techniques, color choices, style options, and totally flexible and laid back attitude make the whole experience enjoyable and fun. She helped keep me calm because she is so relaxed and confident herself. My maid of honor is already looking forward to having her do the make-​up for her wedding, and I wouldn’t think twice about who to ask to do my make-​up again for another event. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! Reserve her before somebody else does to make sure you have her for your big day or for any event where you need to look GORGEOUS!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Maris since 2007 and she is by far THE BEST Makeup artist I have ever dealt with. She is personable, sweet, patient and most importantly a professional at what she does. She took care of me, my bridal party and mothers for my wedding this May and every single woman 1) looked more beautiful than I had ever seen them and 2) loved, loved, loved Maris. We are talking about New York women here, who are notoriously hard to please, and they did not have one complaint. My sister-in-law’s makeup lasted into the next day, and we danced up a storm that night. I have recommended Maris to every bride I know and will be visiting her in the future for every special event I have!

Maris did a wonderful job for the make-​up for my wedding. I have never had this kind of make-​up done before and I was very pleased by the results. I highly recommend her for weddings and any special occasions. Love her!

Look no further. Hands down the best makeup artist in Austin.
She has helped create some amazing work for my fashion and beauty portfolio in the past years. A genuinely awesome person and she has the skills to pay the billz! I come away amazed every time!

Maris is by far the best makeup artist I’ve had the good fortune to work with. She’s done my makeup at least a dozen times at various photo shoots, and her versatility is endless. I had her do the makeup for my headshots and wow – my cheekbones were killer, but even better, it looked like I hardly had any makeup on. This is where Maris excels, she’s able to bring out the beauty in every face, and make you look uniquely you, but an eye-​popping, jaw dropping, hubba hubba «you». Her makeup is never overdone, just perfect, beautiful, and natural.
Now that I’ve raved about her natural makeup, I’ll give you a run-​down of her avant-​garde and fashion skills. Let’s just say she’s transformed me into Sophia Loren and Charlie Chaplin without batting an eyelash. (Check out her website, just to see for yourself). I could go on forever, but the photos will speak volumes!
As for everything else, she’s so intelligent and warm and friendly that she’s become one of my very best friends… I think that says everything, her skills will never cease to amaze you, and she’s so darn much fun!