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Essie Cohen
Founder & Head of Artistry and Business Development Essie is a self-taught makeup artist with over 18 years of professional experience in the cosmetics industry. She worked as a makeup artist for MAC cosmetics for over 10 years and has since been fostering her freelancing business. From her vast experience in this industry, she has made it one of her priorities to stay updated on the latest makeup trends, tips, and tricks in order to keep evolving her craft. Essie’s incredible work has been featured in Manhattan Bride, Westchester Magazine, as well as other publications, and received awards from The Knot and Wedding Wire.
Essie has built her luxury makeup artist business with her love of her clientele. She greatly values her relationships, and has been rewarded with some of her closest friendships from getting to know customers. Essie actively celebrates the diversity and individuality of everyone she works with, and wants your best version of yourself to shine through her work. |
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Nadia Hubener
Office Manager & Marketing Coordinator Nadia has been working in Wellness and Beauty industry for almost 15 years in admin and leadership roles. She has a keen eye and love for keeping things organized (can you say "neat freak"?!). She brings a ton of experience to make sure that your occasion is as special as it can be! She will obsess over the details so you can have a perfectly planned event. |
Meet our Team of Artists
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Cait Bozzone
Lead Artist Cait is a New York licensed esthetician who specializes in clean, fresh skin and crafting a comfortable, polished look. Cait believes makeup should feel as good as it looks and that you can design a beautiful look that highlights your beauty whether you are looking for a natural or a dramatic style. And we can't forget the importance of good vibes; Cait follows your lead so that you get to enjoy your makeup experience, whether you want to party or relax when she's with you.
See some of Cait's work below! |
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Daniela Baldor
Lead Artist With over a decade of experience as an award-winning Makeup Artist, Daniela specializes in Bridal makeup as well as special event makeup for all occasions. She listens to the client’s wants and concerns to create a look that is unique to them. Her calm demeanor and positive friendly vibe, are just two unique traits that Daniela has. In 2010, she obtained her Makeup Artistry certificate from Brio Academy in Fairfield Connecticut where she then went on to become a makeup teacher and created her own LLC as a Makeup Artist. In her downtime, Daniela enjoys partaking in styled shoots as well as participating as a makeup artist for NY Fashion Week. She passionately enjoys giving back to the community as well and has done prom makeup for both the children’s hospital as well as for adults with special needs. See some of Daniela's work below! |
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Haley Haemmerle
Lead Artist Haley has been doing makeup professionally for over 10 years, specializing in bridal and event glam. She is also a makeup instructor at the NY Makeup academy and has worked for brands such as MAC and NARS, representing them at makeup shows across the country. See some of Haley's work below! |
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Carolyn Martino
Lead Artist Carolyn's first makeup related memory was in 1997. She got her allowance and went straight to the drug store to buy lipstick. It was bright orange. Her older sister took it away immediately, telling her it was ugly. Carolyn saw her wearing it a few weeks later. In the last two decades, Carolyn's taste have definitely changed. (And her sister's, thanks to her.) She works mostly in clean beauty and bridal, however Carolyn always jumps at the chance to be fun and creative as well! Carolyn is a Licensed Esthetician in NY, Connecticut, and Florida as well as a Licensed Esthetics Instructor in NY. Her passion for beauty is matched only by her passion for continuing education. See some of Carolyn's work below! |
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Karina Moreno
Lead Artist Karina has been playing with makeup since she was 15 years old and realized how much she loved it early on. As the years went by all she wanted to do was work for MAC cosmetics, and eventually her dream came true. After 5 years of working there with Essie, she decided to focus on freelancing. The universe had different plans when she got pregnant with her daughter and 2 years later with her son. Freelance was put on hold but now she's finally getting back in the groove to do what she loves! See some of Karina's work below! |
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Tracy Ross
Lead Artist With 22 years of knowledge about the inner workings of the beauty industry, Tracy looks at each face as a human canvas to work on. She always wants to compliment every individual's specific features, making everyone feel like their most beautiful selves. See some of Tracy's work below! |
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Analise Traficante
Lead Artist Analise was always an artistic child, excelling in anything that required an artist's hand. She was also always very social, having a large spectrum of different friends. She gravitated towards professional makeup as a craft that combined her gift for people and art. Analise's artistry ranges from a "no makeup" look to Special FX, capturing a diverse range for commercial and editorial clients. Her work further ranges from a clean and elegant aesthetic to runway. She has been working in the industry since 2011, graduating from Makeup Designory. Apart from her work at Essie Cohen Makeup, she works as the assistant to Martha Stewart's lead makeup artist. See some of Analise's work below! |
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Lisa Barrios
Lead Artist Lisa is a makeup artist with more than 20 years experience with Mac Cosmetics and in the beauty field. Working backstage in NY Fashion Week, bridal, photoshoots, corporate production, and high profile clients. Lisa is also a licensed esthetician with Aveda Institute of NY specializing in the enhancement of natural skin glow. |
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Caleigh Roselle
Lead Artist Caleigh is a born and raised New Jersey girl with a love of soft glam and glowy skin. She has been a makeup artist for close to a decade working in production, fashion,+ makeup education but specializes in bridal.
See some of Caleigh's work below! |
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Kallie Tedaldi
Lead Artist Kallie Tedaldi is an established Makeup Artist, as well as a New York state licensed Cosmetologist with over 15 years of experience. Kallie's passion for making people look and feel their best has led her to specialize in Bridal and Beauty makeup. Kallie attended Cosmetology School while she was in High School. After graduation, Kallie moved to NYC where she studied at The Fashion Institute of Technology and earned her BS Degree in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing. During Kallie's Sophomore year of college, she started working as a Makeup Artist for MAC Cosmetics in Manhattan. Working for MAC in the heart of New York City allowed her the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele of all ages and races. Kallie has done makeup for New York Fashion Week, Tribeca Film Festival, AMFAR Gala, Met Gala, Grammys, NY1 News, Women's Sports Foundation and a variety of special occasions. With her Cosmetology schooling, marketing experience, and years of beauty consulting Kallie has developed into a well rounded artist. |
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Meet our Team of Assistants
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Courtney Evans
Makeup Assistant Courtney has professionally been doing makeup since 2017 after getting her cosmetology license and her certification in makeup at Make-up Designory in NYC. Courtney's passion for makeup started at a young age when she watched her brother and other sick kids battle with cancer. When her brother was finally cured, she saw how hard it was for him to stop looking at the aftermath of being so sick and doing treatments for so long. Those moments stuck to her heart and brain like glue. So she promised herself to help people see the beauty in themselves no matter the situation! Makeup has given Courtney the gift to make people happy, and that is all she ever wants to do. |
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Riley Franck
Makeup Assistant Riley is a true creative spirit- and makeup and beauty is her outlet to express that creativity. While she loves bold looks, she also understands that sometimes people want to simply highlight the best version of themselves when going to a special occasion or event. |
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Ava Nissman
Makeup Assistant Ava loves to express her creative side through makeup. She is extremely passionate about making people feel beautiful with and without makeup. She enjoys being with people on their special day and making the experience for them something they will always remember.
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Marisa Rascona
Makeup Assistant Makeup has been her passion since she could remember. Recently obtaining her license in makeup at The Makeup Academy in New York City, she finally turned her passion into a reality. She loves bold looks and exploring new ways to enhance her clients natural beauty. She feels makeup should be fun, it should be colorful and make you smile. |