3070 Ozzie Drive, Mississauga Ontario L5M 0N4
Finding Maya honestly felt like finding a hidden gem. I had always wanted a very natural, “my face but better” look for my wedding, something fresh, soft, and ethereal, almost like an early 2000s rom-com bride. I wanted my features enhanced in the best way possible without feeling like I was wearing a completely different face.
Being in the States and searching for a makeup artist in the GTA who checked all of those boxes, especially as someone who is sensory sensitive, was not easy. Maya gave me my dream wedding makeup and more. I felt so beautiful that I could not stop looking at myself, and neither could my husband. My loved ones kept telling me how beautiful my makeup looked while still saying, “you still look like yourself,” and that was the biggest win in my book.
I wanted to look back at my wedding photos years from now and be happy that I chose makeup that suited me and my features instead of just following whatever was trending. I truly feel like Maya gave me a look I will never regret.
From my trials onward, Maya and I worked together to create a completely customized look. And her shade matching is out of this world. The way she understood my undertones and made everything blend so seamlessly still amazes me. My skin looked like skin.
One moment that really stood out was when we tried a foundation that just wasn’t working for my face. It looked more like a mask than the natural, skin-like finish we wanted. Instead of trying to convince me it worked or saying she could fix it with bronzer, Maya calmly removed everything and started again from scratch. There was no rushing, no frustration, and no pressure. She simply wanted to get it right. That told me so much about the pride and integrity she has in her work.
She brought that same care to my mom’s makeup. My mom has a lot of melasma, and Maya made her complexion look so beautiful, even, and natural without making her feel covered in makeup. My mom absolutely loved her look. She normally would not have chosen false lashes either, but after seeing how natural Maya made mine look, she decided to wear them too and loved them.
As someone who is sensory sensitive, I also appreciated how comfortable Maya’s tools and products were. Everything felt so gentle, and the entire experience felt luxurious, right down to the high-end skincare she used. I actually loved one of the products so much that I went out and bought it for myself afterward.
Beyond her talent, Maya is just such a genuine and fun person to be around. My mom, sister-in-law, and I really loved getting to know her and bonding with her throughout the whole experience. She became such a lovely part of the wedding morning, and those moments getting ready together are memories I’ll always treasure.
She also has her own studio, which made things so much easier for me while traveling back and forth between the States and Canada.
If you are looking for someone who genuinely listens to you, takes pride in her artistry, has incredible shade matching, provides a true luxury makeup experience, and still makes you feel completely like yourself, Maya is the makeup artist for you. I am so grateful I found her.