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    Sabrina C. Sent on 01/25/2024
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    Absolutely incredible!

    My experience with Essie was absolutely incredible! The initial trial and booking process was beyond seamless and the day of experience was more spectacular than I could’ve ever asked for! Essie and her team had everything organized, cleaned, and set up to ensure it was an easy and enjoyable wedding morning. All my ladies and of course, myself, were beyond happy with our naturally beautiful makeup and I’m so grateful to have share my big day with Essie! Would recommend to every upcoming bride!
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    Nicole F. Sent on 12/13/2023
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    Cannot reccommend enough!

    Essie is the absolute best. She is pure perfection when it comes to make up - making you look the most natural and flawless at the same time. She is exceptional - you don't even need to tell her a direction, she just gets it without a word.

    On top of that (and maybe more importantly), her vibe is NEXT LEVEL. She brings the perfect energy, chill but excited, organized but easy going. Essie and her assistant (Riley) are an ABSOLUTE dream to work with and I could not recommend them enough. Essie was one of my favorite parts of my wedding day and I wish we could do it all again. LOVE YOU ESSIE!
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    Ellen C. Sent on 12/09/2023
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    Essie Cohen is THE BEST!

    Essie is a true artist and even better person! Feeling lucky to have had her for my wedding makeup, she made me, my bridesmaids, and mother look & feel stunning. Her talent is unmatched, creating a comfortable and natural look especially for someone who's not into a lot of makeup. Everything stayed flawless all day and had zero worries! I highly recommend Essie for anyone in need of a fantastic makeup artist in the Westchester/NYC area!
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    Carolyn M. Sent on 11/16/2023
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    10/10 Stars - Perfect!

    Essie was a dream to work with from the initial emails to the day of. Essie knew not only what I what I wanted but also all of my bridesmaids and attendants without a second look. Everyone looked like themselves, but enhanced and glowing. Essie made us all feel like princesses and supermodels, and I can't say enough good things. Do not hesitate. BOOK HER NOW. She won Best of Westchester for a reason, and her professionalism and generally positive vibe and demeanor made it a ten star experience!
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    Mariel M. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    Essie Cohen is a dream makeup artist

    Essie is so talented, she had the ability to not only do my wedding makeup but also make all 12 members of my bridal party look stunning, natural yet beautiful. Not only is she talented, she is a delight to be around and I am so grateful to have had her do my wedding makeup.
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    Emily P. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    Bridal Makeup

    Essie was absolutely amazing! Not only is she fun to hang out with, but she is extremely talented, and did a better job than I ever could have imagined. I would recommend Essie to any bride to be!
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    Caren F. Sent on 01/20/2024
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    Bridal makeup

    Essie did my makeup for one of the most important days of my life! She was prompt, organized and extremely experienced in this field. Essie knows what works and what doesn’t work on people. In summary, I felt so confident and beautiful. Thank you Essie!
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    Nina Sent on 12/11/2023
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    Exactly what we wanted

    Essie and team were just what we needed on my wedding day.

    I had gone for a separate makeup trial and was told “oh you’re just not used to wearing makeup, you’ll get used to it” in response to my unenthused expression at a final look created by another makeup artist.

    I met Essie a few weeks later and she immediately made me feel not only at ease, but excited about my wedding day makeup. I had a natural look, and felt like an elevated version of myself. My bridesmaids, mom, and mother in law all loved how their makeup turned out as well.
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    Lauren P. Sent on 11/04/2023
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    Amazing!!!

    I absolutely loved my makeup on my wedding day and so did all of my bridesmaids. Essie was so easy to work with and the morning ran so smoothly! She is professional, efficient, and so kind!
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    Halley M. Sent on 11/07/2023
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    Halley Zubin

    I had the absolute privilege of having Essie work her magic on my wedding day, and I can't say enough about her incredible talent and expertise. I've always struggled to articulate how I want my makeup to look, but Essie has an uncanny ability to understand her clients on a deep level. On my wedding day, I was blown away by the results. My makeup was flawless and lasted throughout the entire event. Essie created a look that was elegant, timeless, but I loved how I still looked like myself. Not only is Essie incredibly talented, but she's also a joy to be around. Her calming, bubbly presence on a day that can be quite nerve-wracking was a true blessing. I trusted her implicitly, and she exceeded all my expectations. I look forward to working with her again!
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    Jacqueline S. Sent on 01/14/2024
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    So grateful for the entire Essie Cohen team!

    Makeup was definitely a top priority for this same-sex couple with 2 brides as we wanted to find artists we both loved, who were easy to work with/communicate with, and also reasonably priced (since there was 2 of us with 2 female bridal parties - total of 13 individuals). While Essie was already booked on our wedding day, she connected us with her team who made us feel beautiful and flawless for our big day in September 2023. We knew we wanted makeup on our wedding day that still allowed us to look like ourselves but more elevated. Our makeup trial was a great experience getting to meet Carolyn and we loved how beautiful and confident we felt. Between the trial and wedding day, I had some tweaks I wanted to make and had some questions about products, etc., and Carolyn was so quick to reply and assure me that she had all my notes, updates, and everything would be perfect, which it was. Leading up to our wedding day, Nadia (the office manager) was so organized and easy to communicate with. She also helped us create a day-of schedule. Daniela was our second stylist who was so lovely, and she did an amazing job making our bridesmaids, mothers and grandmother look and feel gorgeous. Courtney, the makeup assistant, was a huge help in getting all of us prepped and ready for makeup and such a calming presence! Carolyn perfectly executed both our bridal styles and we are so happy with our decision to go with Essie Cohen! We also used Britt Bridal for hair and highly recommend using them together as they've worked together in the past and work so well with on another. Also leading up to the wedding, Essie surprised us and mailed both of us beauty kits to help stay calm the week leading up to the wedding which was such an amazing little touch and why it's important to support small business owners. We're truly so grateful for the entire Essie Cohen team!!!
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    Jamie D. Sent on 09/29/2023
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    Amazing experience

    Essie has an amazing personality and made the whole makeup process totally seamless. She did a better job than I ever could have imagined and she was super prepared and thought of everything.
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    Nicole K. Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Essie is the BEST!!

    Where do I even begin to sing the praises of my favorite human being, Essie! Essie and I hit it off immediately at my wedding makeup trial, talking all things Bravo and VPR #TeamArianna.

    I was the luckiest girl in the world that she was available on my wedding day to not only do my makeup as well as some friends and family, but also to start my day on the best note and get us pumped up for the big day ahead!

    My makeup was FLAWLESS! After looking at myself in the mirror I quite literally said out loud "Wow!" Essie and her team are the most fun and organized, keeping everyone on track and sticking to the timeline, while bringing out all of the natural beauty.

    I now get to use special events going forward as an excuse to go back to Essie and hang out to get my makeup done, one because she's perfect at her craft, but more importantly, because I can truly call her a friend. Love you Essie!!
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    Kristen L. Sent on 09/12/2023
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    Essie is amazing!

    I had the best experience using Essie Cohen for makeup for my wedding. All of my bridesmaids LOVED, as did I, and we all loved spending time with her the day of our wedding. She does an amazingly beautiful yet natural look and the EYES!! So good. I got SO many compliments on how perfect it was. Not to mention, throughout all my crying, my makeup stayed perfect. Couldn't recommend her enough!!
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    Nicole P. Sent on 10/07/2023
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    Essie is the best!!

    I couldn't have been happier that I found Essie. I don't wear makeup often so I don't know much about what I'm looking for but she nailed the look based on what I liked and the vibe I was going for! My sisters and friends do wear makeup and know a lot more and we're equally happy with their service. My friend even said it was the first time she didn't redo her makeup after getting it done! You spend a lot of time getting ready and you want someone lovely and supportive like Essie and her team around!!
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    Carly R. Sent on 06/14/2023
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    Helped make my day even more special!

    Essie and her team are AMAZING!! Made everyone look and feel incredible. She uses quality products and really cares about her clients. Cannot recommend Essie enough!
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    Ashley L. Sent on 06/18/2023
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    Perfect Wedding Makeup

    I would choose Essie over and over again! She has perfected the elevated natural look that I wanted for my wedding day. She made my bridesmaids and I look (and feel) beautiful with makeup that lasted all night! It is obvious that she has many years of experience under her belt. She is extremely professional and personable. Her and her team made things so easy for me for a stress-free wedding morning!
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    Laura P. Sent on 06/14/2023
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    Amazing Makeup Artist

    Essie and her team are the best of the best!! I had such an amazing experience with her and Carolyn at my wedding in April! Essie so such an amazing artist, is knowledgeable, and such a professional! I absolutely loved my wedding makeup and couldn’t have asked for a better makeup experience!! You won’t regret choosing Essie!
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    Incredible

    Essie is so talented. She is an incredible makeup artist but most importantly she is an incredible person. Her energy is infectious! I couldn’t recommend anyone more than Essie! She is a true gem!!! I am so happy I found her because I will use her for every occasion the rest of my life :)
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    Briana D. Sent on 02/06/2023
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    Exceptional Experience

    Beyond exceptional work, making me feel like a supermodel every time.
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    Lauren G. Sent on 12/28/2022
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    Amazing!

    Essie was absolutely amazing!!! After my trial I knew Essie was it! Leading up to the wedding she was always so responsive and even sent a pre-wedding care package! The day of went so flawlessly! All of my girls looked stunning and our makeup lasted all day long! Everyone said it was the best professional makeup they EVER had done! Essie did such a beautiful job! I looked more stunning than I could have ever imagined, thanks to her!!
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    Alexandra D. Sent on 02/05/2023
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    Natural and beautiful makeup

    If you're looking for fantastic wedding day makeup, go with Essie. She delivered on everything I asked for. I had done a previous makeup trial with someone else and did not look like myself even though I asked for a natural look. When I told Essie that I was looking for a natural yet elegant look, she absolutely nailed it. My entire wedding party enjoyed spending time with her the morning we were getting ready - her professionalism and confidence were reassuring. Would definitely recommend :)
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    Codi C. Sent on 12/30/2022
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    Flawless experience from start to end!

    Where do I begin?! I cannot give Essie and her team enough praise for making me feel like the most beautiful bride!

    I had previously booked another makeup artist for my wedding and as I got closer I started to get cold feet. My sister-in-law recommended Essie after she did her makeup in another wedding, so I reached out to Essie in hopes she would be available. Essie and her team were so prompt to reply and schedule a trial. From the second I walked into the trial I knew I would be booking Essie. She has an ease to her and really knows her stuff!

    Prior to the wedding day, Essie was so on top of her game sending a full breakdown and schedule of how the day would go. Come the wedding day, Essie and her team arrived early and stayed on track the entire time. My entire bridesmaid party said how they have never seen that before!

    Your hair and make-up team is so vital, they really set the tone for the rest of the day. I cannot say enough about Essie and her team! They truly set the tone for the rest of the day and made everything go flawless and easy. Not to mention every single girl looked absolutely stunning!!!! Essie is a true professional.

    I have had numerous people reach out to me asking who did my make-up and have already recommended Essie to numerous people. I recommend Essie to every single bride I know. You are in the best hands with her!
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    Michelle G. Sent on 11/17/2022
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    Amazing experience!

    Essie is amazing!! She and her assistant, Riley, came to a salon to do all of my bridesmaids' makeup at the same time we were getting our hair done. She was flexible, calm, nice, and overall could not recommend her more. She even sent a cute box of goodies to help me relax the week of the wedding. If you go to her house for a trial, she has two extremely cute dogs which is just an overall plus. I truly could not recommend Essie and her team enough!
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    Jamie G. Sent on 11/19/2022
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    Amazing Makeup Artist

    BOOK HER!! SHES AMAZING!!!

    Essie's make up skills are in a class in their own. She made me and my bridal party look so gorgeous. She was able to match a wide range of skin tones and make everyone's make up look natural and beautiful.

    What is more important is how EASY to is to work with Essie. She made me feel so comfortable on the day. Got to the venue EARLY! and is so fun and easy to talk to. Her booking process is seamless. She goes above and beyond for you - she sent me a giftbox of goodies BEFORE my wedding to help me relax and have my skin looking perfect. She will also give you recommendations to use in the months leading up to your wedding to make sure you look great.

    On the day of she gives you a survival kit which is SO helpful of all the things you will forget on the day of (like fashion tape and tide wipes).

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