A Bit About Me

OVER A DECADE OF KNOWLEDGE

Hey lovely, welcome to my site! This is my world, the world of beauty, and I’m so glad you stopped by.

My name is Linda Riikonen and I am a professional makeup artist living in the Bay Area, California. I graduated from IMC (International Makeup Center) in 2007 and have been working as a freelance makeup artist ever since.

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I am originally from Helsinki, the capital of Finland, but I have lived here in beautiful California since the beginning of 2016.

After graduating makeup school, I quickly started my freelance business, and started working on different jobs. To this day I have worked pretty much every possible job you can as a makeup artist. From photoshoots to weddings, films and theater, red carpet glam to natural everyday looks, pin-up dolls to professional headshots. I also worked at Make Up Store and Bobbi Brown. 

So, whether you’re looking for someone to help with your bridal look on your special day, or someone to make you shine brighter than diamonds for that glamorous event you have coming up, or even if you just want to learn how to make yourself look your best everyday, I got you.

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In my work, I am a meticulous, responsible and creative professional, who thrives on customer satisfaction and punctuality. I am available to hire for weddings and events, makeup lessons, photo shoots, commercials and film work.

A fierce animal lover fighting for the ones without their own voice is also a great way to describe me. I have worked as a volunteer, mostly with dogs, and whenever I am able, I try to go and help out as much as I can.

My other great love is music. I truly gain strength from listening to (and singing to) good music! In short, I am an artistic and passionate human being. 

So, if all of the above and over a decade in the makeup industry, great visual skills and professional grade makeup products sound good to you, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Can’t wait to hear from you! 

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