Professional Makeup Artist & Bridal Specialist
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About Me
I am a professional makeup artist with over twelve years of experience shaped between London and Italy.
My journey began in makeup counters, where I had the privilege of meeting and working on thousands of faces and their stories. From celebrities to everyday clients, every encounter taught me how to get to know the person’s inner brightness and bring it forward, letting their light shine – never by transforming who they are, but by adding the kind of beauty that complements and elevates what is already present.
With time, my path led me through backstage chaos, glamorous advertising sets, and the electric rhythm of fashion weeks, and somewhere along that journey, something delicate and powerful took root.
I began taking on bridal work, and I fell hopelessly in love with its atmosphere and energy. The quiet emotion, the intimacy, the sense of being part of a once-in-a-lifetime moment. I realized that my approach to makeup fit perfectly with the soul of bridal artistry: making you shine on the most meaningful day of your life, without dimming or distracting from your true essence. My approach is lead by empathy and curated by experience.
Services
I offer a range of services, including bridal, special occasion, editorial makeup, and personalized makeup lessons (individual or groups, also for professionals).
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Reviews
“Valentina è stata fantastica sin dall’inizio. Ha capito perfettamente tutte le mie esigenze e quello che avrei voluto senza stravolgere il mio viso, ma assecondandone le caratteristiche. Ha realizzato un make-up delicato, che mi ha rappresentato a pieno e con cui mi sono sentita completamente a mio agio e bellissima nel mio giorno più importante. E cosa non da meno, è stata capace di farmi rilassare e distrarre così da non sentire la tensione durante i preparativi.
Inoltre, ha truccato anche le mie due testimoni e la mia mamma con un’organizzazione di tempi perfetta. Inultile dire che erano bellissime con quel trucco. Tutto perfetto, dall’inizio alla fine, un sogno. Grazie di cuore ♥️”
— Agnese
“Her makeup skills are truly immaculate. She prepped my skin beautifully, and my wedding makeup was flawless and lasted all day, even in the heat! I was worried it might rub off or melt, but it stayed perfect from start to finish. I don’t normally wear a lot of makeup, so it was really important for me that my husband loved my makeup look too, and he did!
Valentina is professional, talented, and genuinely cares about her clients. If you’re looking for a makeup artist who will make you feel amazing and deliver beyond expectations, she’s the one!”
— Maira
“I cannot recommend Valentina enough, she is absolutely incredible! From the very beginning, she took the time to really understand my needs and vision for my wedding day. We even did a few trials to make sure everything was perfect, and she paid close attention to every detail, making all the necessary adjustments until we achieved the exact look I had envisioned.”
— Aya
Valentina Fratantonio Makeup Artist 