Makeup by Christina Choi

I met Christina a few months ago in mid-​March at a Pop-​up event -«Best of Beauty» held at Gotham Glow (didn’t get a tan but owner was a great hostess and I need to try it!).
It was a really fun time with champagne and cookies!
I have been following Christina online but since she is West Coast based; I figured it would be awhile before I could get a session with her. Christina is a consummate professional. She is warm, friendly and honest. There was no hard sell at all to buy anything.
I am very much a «no-​make up» make up person and she really got that! She showed me some new techniques for applying eye make up and put on some great colors. I ended up getting some new eye colors, a lip color and her Deluxe Stamp brush– super easy to use. The colors and pigments of her eyeshadows are really flattering and long lasting. I need to try her BB cream. I love the look she gave me and she was wonderful to talk to. I only wish she was on the East coast more so I could go to her when I need make up done for events.
I strongly recommend Christina for anyone who wants a full make over, special occasion makeup or just a session to get a modern fresh look.

Christina and I share the same hairstylist, and when the salon started carrying Christina’s products, makeup junkie that I am, I had to try them. Since then, I’ve purchased numerous items from Christina and she has also made up my face at two pop-​up events. Like the best makeup artists, Christina carefully listens to what you want and has a feather-​light touch when applying makeup: my eyes don’t water or get irritated at all. I love bold, colorful looks and at the last pop-​up event, I asked Christina for a colorful «peacock» eye and she more than delivered. The look she did on me exceeded my expectations and I was very reluctant to wash my face at the end of the day. She makes you look like the best version of yourself: glamorous without being overdone. I highly recommend her makeup products, particularly her shadows which have a buttery feel, are very pigmented, and apply true-​to-​pan. Her brushes, particularly the Stamp Brush, makes makeup application so much easier. Christina is so sweet, accessible, generous with her time, and will readily answer any questions you have, even if you are a complete newbie to makeup, which she did for my friend, whom I dragged along to the last pop-​up event.

Christina did the makeup for my wedding, and I can’t imagine anyone being a better fit for me! She nailed a look that was fresh and pretty, without looking made up. I went for a pre-​wedding trial and we discovered that my eyes got really teary when we used a particular product. In the time between the trial and my wedding, she researched alternative products and techniques to ensure I would have a streak-​free day. She’s got a great, calming energy, is a master of her craft, and is just an all-​around nice person. I would use her again in a heartbeat and recommend her to anyone who has a special event coming up, or wants to update their everyday makeup styling.

I met Christina at our children’s pre-​school, and when I discovered she was a make up artist who had her own line I jumped on the opportunity to have a make up lesson and to possibly buy her products– her make up always looks amazing.
I am no pro at applying make up, I am a stay at home mom who barely has time to iron her shirt, let alone spend a bunch of time in front of the mirror, but I still love to feel pretty and needed a refresher in the make up department. Christina showed me how to apply the basics and gave me tips on how to highlight certain areas and which colors looked best with my complexion. I can tell she knew what she was talking about, her experience shows and she is unbelievably passionate about her products and her craft.
I walked away purchasing a bunch of her products from brushes to eyeshadow (which I use to highlight my eyebrows) to lip crayons and lip glosses. Her BB cream is a must have since I am now a huge advocate to protecting my skin from the sun and the lip crayons are to die for. The texture of her lip crayons and glosses are great and it actually taste amazing and feels amazing. She uses natural ingredients which I love as well, it feels light on the skin and lips, not heavy and sticky like most.
My favorite products of hers are «ooh lala» and «apricot rum» (which is a great Sunday I don’t feel like wearing make up color) in the lip crayon and «jetsetter» in the gloss.
I have a wish list of products I still want and need to purchase but my husband would kill me if I don’t pace myself.
Overall, Christina is not only an amazing person but a highly skilled make up artist with a make up line that is a must have.

My daughter booked Christina to do makeup for herself, her sister, and me for her recent wedding. We couldn’t have been happier. First, Christina is a delightful person, prompt, cheerful, engaging, and an excellent listener. She’ll give you the look you’re after, perhaps guiding with suggestions that ultimately work. (She IS the professional!) I felt completely comfortable with the result, not overly «done», though considerably more polished than my normal party look. Knowing that one looks one’s best means a more relaxed demeanor, no need to fuss or primp. I highly recommend Christina for a special makeup application and/​or a lesson for oneself. I did purchase a few of her products (there was no feeling of obligation to do so) and am happy with everything. Frankly, I wish I’d worked with Christina years ago … could have been looking prettier all along! Yay, Christina!

Christina couldn’t have been more gracious, talented or professional. Because I’ve never felt a makeup artist has really understood my look, features and preferences, I was wary to even have my makeup professionally applied for my wedding. My wedding planner and photographer both convinced me I’d ultimately be happier with professional makeup, and my wedding planner recommended Christina very highly. Since I no longer live in the Bay Area, Christina suggested we collaborate via Pinterest to create an inspiration board; even without a pre-​wedding trial application, our correspondence left me feeling optimistic about her abilities and understanding of my desires. She, truly, surpassed what I’d hoped. Her careful application, sensitivity to my particular features and vision, and modern/​current aesthetic left me feeling absolutely beautiful, relaxed and photo-​ready, though not at all «made up.» She spent the time to help me tightly edit an emergency kit for my tiny evening clutch right before the wedding, so I left feeling ready for the ceremony, photo sessions, reception and beyond. The only bummer: the makeup did, in fact, wash off the next morning (I couldn’t bear to wash my face on my wedding night!). If only Christina came in her own portable makeup palette, I’d have purchased her on the spot for any upcoming event.
Christina did makeup for my sister and mom as well, both of whom looked phenomenal and loved their experience with her. My mom and I both happily purchased some of her products (how DOES her gloss not get gloppy? I don’t know, but it doesn’t, and I’ve got lots of gloss experience).

Christina is the absolute best! She’s been the makeup artist for two of the weddings I’ve been in this year and everyone’s makeup looked flawless at both! The brides looked stunning in all of their photos, and Christina’s technique played up their natural beauty. I think it’s important for the bride to still look like herself, and both of these brides looked like the best versions of themselves!
As for the bridesmaids, I can vouch for all of us and say that we felt confident to walk down that aisle after Christina did our makeup. One of the ladies had opted out of getting her makeup done due to negative experiences in the past, and as soon as Christina finished the first bridesmaid, she immediately regretted her decision.
I also love that Christina has such a wonderful energy. Anyone who’s ever been in a wedding knows how stressful they can be. Christina has an extremely calming presence that makes everyone feel at ease. This is especially important for the bride!
One last thing– I love Christina’s makeup line. I wear her BB cream on a daily basis and I own multiple eyeshadows and lip glosses!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Christina!!!

Christina Choi was an incredible asset to my wedding day «look». Seriously, I have NEVER felt more beautiful. We met for a trial and I looked natural, incredibly glamorous, and just plain pretty. Furthermore, Christina was kind, warm and made me feel very comfortable both at the trial and on my wedding day.
Furthermore, when my mom saw my trial pictures, she BEGGED to have Christina do her make-​up for the wedding as well. She is that good! She did end up doing make-​up for my three most special ladies and everyone felt like the best, most beautiful version of themselves.
Christina has her own make-​up line which is what she uses for weddings, and her cosmetics are fabulous. The lasted even through my wild dancing, and the intensely windy Sausalito day. Her products were also the perfect gift for my make-​up loving MOH and the lip gloss and BB cream were my honeymoon staples.
Do yourself a favor and hire Christina for make-​up for your wedding. She is so professional and just lovely to be around. She even taught me tips on how to do my own make-​up at the trial and really helped me (a self-​proclaimed make-​up dummy).
Thanks Christina!

I just ordered more BB cream. I absolutely love it! Not only does one tube last a really long time, but the color self adjusts beautifully to my skin tone. Such a great product!

Christina was absolutely fabulous! I was able to have a trial with her a few months before the wedding and she took the time to really make sure I was comfortable with my look. I really didn’t know what I wanted for the wedding day look and Christina helped me decide exactly what would look best on me. She really is an artist. And I can’t forget to mention her great line of cosmetics; they are fabulous! My mom adored Christina too! She was very flexible as I kept adding girls to the make up schedule and she brought another amazing make up artist, Mauro, to ensure everyone could be done in time for the wedding. Couldn’t have gone smoother and all of my bridesmaids and moms were very happy.

Christina Choi Cosmetics is amazing!!! Christina, a true professional, generously gave me a make-​up tutorial on facial contouring, dramatic eyes with defined liner & beautifully shaped eyebrows for my sisters Las Vegas wedding. The tips she taught me have stayed with me and has changed my look for the better. Practice makes perfect she always says!!! Practicing with CCC and her experienced techniques is what makes all the difference. I love CCC –Caroline

I was a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding last summer and Christina was there to do our makeup. OMG! She was AMAZING! I’ve had my makeup done by many makeup artists over the years (always a bridesmaid, never a bride — hehe) so I’ve been exposed to makeovers that made me look like a drag queen or a lady of the eve or a biker chic, etc. Christina is a true professional– she made me look amazing without looking overdone. The makeup was natural, really flattering, perfect for a formal event, lasted all day. I seriously didn’t want to wash off my makeup at the end if the night! Most important, christina was so easy to work with. She did everyone’s makeup including the bride and mother of the bride and throughout the day, she was calm and professional but still really cool and fun to work with. I was really impressed with her level of concentration and work ethic– I could tell she was really passionate about her job and stands by her work. She worked on each of us and never rushed, took her time, listened, and the results were beautiful! I only wish there was an East Coast Christina !!

I’ve been lucky enough to see Christina at work! Being a guest at a pre-​wedding make up party, Christina listened to my friend (the bride) and asked questions on the theme, location and overall style of the wedding. She was able to provide feedback to some «looks» that were given to her and provided improvements until the finished look was jaw-​dropping. What I was most impressed with, was that she took her time to understand my friend’s needs, wasn’t imposing but also communicated why she was suggesting certain colors and techniques. She’s such a professional AND without the ego. I felt like I could talk to her as a girlfriend!

My sister and I took a makeup lesson from Christina in January 2014. We are mature women who haven’t used a lot of makeup over the years, mainly because neither of us felt confident in our makeup application skills. With my son’s wedding coming up, I decided it was time to learn and I thought my sister would enjoy learning too. So I found Christina’s name online and I sent her an email. She responded right away and said she would love to give us makeup lessons and that she was willing to come to us. Christina spent about four hours showing us each step of the process and having us practice. We were so pleased with the results — our makeup looked great, but wasn’t overdone. She drew up charts after the session showing us which brush to use and what colors were good for us. Christina couldn’t have been nicer, more patient, or more encouraging. We purchased some of her makeup, but she didn’t pressure us in the least to buy it. Christina followed up after our session and wanted to know if we had any questions and said we should feel free to call or email her any time. Her warm personality made our sessions a pleasure and we plan on returning for another session sometime soon.

Having been in the Cosmetics industry for over 8 years I have met and worked with many makeup artists. Christina is by far one of the most talented, professional and sweetest I have met. I consider myself very fortunate that I was able to have such a person as my makeup artist for the most important day of my life… my wedding day! Think about all the people who will be staring at you and all the photos being taken, different types of lighting and not much time for touchups… having beautiful makeup that lasts is so important for your wedding day. Well, my makeup looked stunning. The only color direction I gave Christina was to use purples to bring out the green in my eyes. She selected beautiful shades that gave me a glammed up look without being over the top and really made my eyes sparkle.
My skin looked flawless (just check out the photos) and I never got an oily/​greasy t-​zone which is a daily issue for me typically. She really took her time during the makeup application to make sure that everything was just perfect… and it was! She put me at ease and made me feel really comfortable. If only I could recreate this look myself as I would love to wear it again!
My mom also had her makeup done by Christina. While I wanted a more dramatic makeup look, my mom wanted quite the opposite as she does not wear much makeup. Christina was able to enhance my mom’s beauty, but in a very natural way.
That’s the great thing about working with Christina. No matter if you are a makeup maven or a natural kind of gal Christina will make you look and feel gorgeous!
I would love to be able to have Christina do my makeup again and see what look she comes up with as she is a true artist!

Simply the best! I have had the pleasure of working with Christina on professional events, as well as personal ones. Christina is a gifted make up artist. Christina’s ability to explain artistry, listen to the needs of the client, and use her incredible talent as an artist to create a personalized look are part of what makes her so unique.
Recently, I had a lesson with Christina on how to apply bright colors, the lesson left my feeling confident in recreating this look at home and more confident in my own beauty. Christina helped by giving me tools to enhance my facial features. The end result, I loved the look and felt more confident after spending time with her.

I was lucky enough to have Christina do the makeup for my April 2010 wedding. She drove up to Sonoma (where I got married) early in the morning to make sure there was enough time to do my makeup as well as my two bridesmaids and my mother.
Christina has such an amazing hand — she is a true artist that has mastered her craft. The most important thing for my wedding day makeup was that I looked my best without being overdone with heavily caked makeup. She did not disappoint! Christina made me the MOST beautiful I have ever been! My makeup looked incredible and highlighted all my features. I didn’t look overdone in the slightest. She took the utmost time and care to make sure everything looked perfect — I could not have asked for anything more.
Everyone in the wedding party was so happy with the way their makeup turned out. Some of them even switched over to the brand of makeup she was using because they loved their look so much!
Let’s back up a little and discuss our interactions before the wedding day. In my pre-​run with Christina she was open and collaborative — she wanted to make sure she understood what I wanted to convey on my wedding day and what colors I wanted to use. She combined that information with my skin tone and came up with the amazing creation that turned me into a beautiful bride.
She is incredible and worth every penny — it’s your wedding day — remember that face will be in every picture.

Christina is one amazing top notch artist with *years* of experience at bare escentuals. She’s created their professional artistry looks — that go global. She really knows her stuff (I used to work with her). I’ve gotten really great makeup tips from her, especially with keeping my eye liner from running (I have oily eyelids). She has has such a warm personality. You will not regret working with her.

I just had the most amazing experience with Christina, she was the makeup artist at my friend’s wedding and was so professional and an amazing artist. I originally met her at a photo shoot and instantly fell in love with her work. After passing her info along to my best friend she booked her immediately after her trial. I was so excited (for selfish reasons) because Christina got to finally work on me and I absolutely loved my makeup! She made my skin glow and my eyes really stand out.
loved her!

Christina is as good as it gets. Talented, professional, trustworthy, accommodating, and did I mention talented!!! I flew her all the way from SF to NY to have her do makeup for my wedding because I only wanted the best of the best. She is so passionate about what she does and it really shows in her work. I couldn’t recommend her enough.