Mariane makeup & hair

Francine has extremely sensitive skin.
She has already had 2 bridal trials but,
Nothing feels right…

Then she finds a makeup artist who actually listens. 🤍

When she came for her bridal trial, I’ll be honest — I was a little nervous.
Before we began, I told her:
If anything feels uncomfortable, you tell me straight away.
❌ No pushing through.
❌ No “it’s okay”.
Your skin always comes first. 🤍
When I tested a few of my skincare products, her skin reacted almost immediately.😭 So we ended up using her own skincare and some of my makeup products.

And last month we did another trial for her peace of mind, using her new skincare and makeup finds. How’s the result?
No reactions. Just happy skin and a very happy bride-to-be. 🥰
This Sunday she’s walking into her wedding feeling confident.👰🏻‍♀️✨
✔️Calm skin.
✔️Glowy finish.
✔️Radiant bride. ✨

That’s why communication with your artist matters. 💬
Your skin always comes first.🤍

Below is exactly what I told her before her bridal trial:
1️⃣ Bring your own skincare & makeup products
2️⃣ Avoid testing new products close to the wedding
3️⃣ Always tell your MUA about past reactions
4️⃣ Do a second trial if you need for peace of mind

Sensitive skin brides are some of the most careful brides I work with.
Your wedding is not the day to experiment;
Your skin deserves patience, not pressure and stress.

Your bridal makeup should feel luxurious — also safe, and not stressful.
Soft glam on sensitive skin is workable!
We are here to enhance you, not irritate you.

If you have sensitive skin, you are not “difficult.”
You just need the right artist. ✨

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Save this if you’re a sensitive-skin bride 🤍
And send it to someone who’s still searching for their bridal MUA. 💌

*Last 2 photos are taken by my iPhone, the rest are by Canon camera

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Thanks for all the support 👰🏻‍♀️

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲!

❌ Worried your makeup artist might make you look unlike you?

✅ The right artist enhances your beauty — not change it!

👁️ “Why do some brides look effortlessly refined, while others feel a bit off?”

A true professional doesn’t transform you into someone else, they 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆.

When you look in the mirror, it should feel like:
“𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗲… 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹.” ✨

💻 www.marianeshao.com
📧 [email protected]
📱0402 220 085 (WhatsApp only)

👰🏻‍♀️DM your wedding date if you would like to chat about your vision.

𝟓 ⭐️ 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞

Booking Mariane for my wedding was one of the best decisions I made. From the hair and makeup trial to the big day, Mariane was so helpful and sweet.

We had a party of 7 and Mariane’s team were all so professional, efficient and talented.

Thank you for transforming me into a bride who felt beautiful and incredibly comfortable in her skin. And my make-up stayed on all day!
Thank you again and again. You are so talented and keep doing what you’re doing, Mariane!

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💄& HAIR: .makeup

💻 www.marianeshao.com
📧[email protected]
📱 0402 220 085 (WhatsApp only)

#悉尼香港化妝師 #化妝 #新娘化妝

𝙄 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣. (But here’s why she still loves me, at least I think so 🫣🤍 plz tell me you are 😂)

Let’s talk about broken promises—YES, I couldn’t make it to Shinneh’s wedding because I got pregnant and my expected due date was 1 week before her wedding (I still feel guilty 🥲)

But here’s the raw truth: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀—𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁.

Even after I couldn’t do her wedding, she came back for her pregnancy shoot. Why? Because my service isn’t about 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 makeup—it’s about 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻.

📸: Obsessed with these moody, elegant shots by —proof that 𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 every time.

I hope Your Wedding Makeup artist GET you like your best friend, if not, come to have a consultation with me, and I am here to help 🥰

💻 www.marianeshao.com
📧 [email protected]
📱 0402 220 085 (WhatsApp only)

✨ The Truth About Wedding Skincare ✨

(Hint: It’s NOT just about products…)

1. 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁!
My other bride did laser on her skin half year before her wedding and there are 3 red textured spots on her face that didn’t go away at all even till her wedding. So Girls~ never do anything that you are not sure especially if you have sensitive skin barrier.

2. 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲… 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱.
It increases stress hormones, leading to breakouts and puffy skin. If you want that fresh, lit-from-within glow, swap it for herbal tea or warm lemon water.

3. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸
Eat clean at least 2 weeks before your wedding. Lemon Water is your best friend to flush out toxins and keep your skin fresh!

4. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻
Stress triggers the release of cortisol, which stimulates sebum production in the skin and excess oil clogs pores, leading to breakouts.
Stress increases inflammation in the body and weakened Skin Barrier.

𝙏𝘼𝙂 or 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙀 to a bride-to-be who needs this reminder!

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💄 .makeup

Have you noticed a shift in my recent bridal looks?

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗺 + 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 = 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆

Lately, my makeup and hair approach has been evolving — with styling for my brides, leaning towards a more French-inspired beauty philosophy. Soft, effortless elegance, with a balance of timeless grace and modern fashion elements. Think fresh, glowing skin, understated glamour, and styling that enhances rather than overwhelms.

💄 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽: Subtle contouring and highlighting to enhance Shelly’s natural beauty, with a focus on her eyes using winged eyeliner and a soft smokey shadow. A n**e lip kept the attention on her captivating gaze.

💇🏻‍♀️ 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿: Her short hair was transformed into a chic bun with a little help from a hair doughnut, framing her face beautifully and adding a modern touch.

We did play around the earrings during the bridal trial and found 2 pairs that suit her dress and face shape. For the ceremony, we are keeping the accessories minimal to let her natural beauty and stunning gown take center stage. Imagine Shelly wearing a heavy crystal hairpiece or bold jewelry would have clashed with the refined simplicity we created.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 — from the makeup and hair to the smallest accessory. That’s why a bridal trial is so important: it’s where we discuss about the aesthetics and bring your vision to life, refine every element to make sure your final look feels cohesive, intentional, and most importantly, true to you.

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗡𝗢𝗪 for your 2026 wedding
(Limited 2025 availabilities)
💻www.marianeshao.com
📧 [email protected]
📱0402 220 085 (WhatsApp only)

Wedding makeup is evolving, and 2025 is bringing fresh new trends. Here are the top 𝟯 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 for brides-to-be:

𝟭. 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗺: enhance natural beauty, subtle yet stunning, with soft eyeshadow, natural brows, and glowing skin.

𝟮. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽: Combination of both Western and Eastern beauty techniques, with a focus on highlighting and contouring, often incorporating bolder color choices and a more playful approach

𝟯. 𝗗𝗲𝘄𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻: Goodbye matte, hello glowing, hydrated skin that shines from within!

Which trend is your favourite? Comment below and tag a bride-to-be for more ideas!

#悉尼香港化妝師 #悉尼化妝

Grateful beyond words 💕✨
This is Elissa, one of my beautiful brides who got married 2 years ago today. Happy Anniversary! 🥰 Her soft, romantic bridal look still remains one of my favorites — timeless, glowing, and natural.

But Elissa is not only special to me because of her wedding day. She’s someone I will always owe a deep gratitude to. Back in 2023, I found a tumor behind my ear, and the initial specialist I saw told me they’d have to cut half of my ear and all the way down to my chin to remove it. For someone in the beauty industry, this felt unimaginable.

Knowing Elissa worked in the medical field, I asked for her recommendation. She introduced me to a specialist who performed my surgery with no scarring and i can’t be thankful enough. Without Elissa, I can’t imagine how different things might have been for me. 🥹

Elissa, you have a beautiful heart and such a kind soul, and I’m so lucky to have crossed paths with you. Thank you for trusting me with your makeup and for giving me so much more than I could ever repay. ✨🩷

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💄 .makeup

Brides, your wedding look should feel like you. Here we created a timeless low bun with delicate braids woven in—soft, romantic, and effortlessly elegance.

It was more than just a look; it was a celebration of her story, her culture, and her beauty; wrapped in the rich elegance of a traditional Chinese red dress.

Doesn’t matter if you are up for a classic low bun, modern sleek hair bun or a romantic braided bun for your Chinese tea ceremony, Let’s bring your vision to life together. DM me to chat about your dream look! 💌

Some love stories come full circle—and so do my brides! 💕

Charmaine trusted me completely without a bridal trial because she had experienced my team firsthand as a bridesmaid. Her faith in my artistry and ability to create her perfect bridal look means the world to me.

Thank you for letting me be part of your big day again, this time in the spotlight. ✨

Your trust is my biggest compliment, and I’m so honored to bring your dream look to life! 🥰💍

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💄& hair: .makeup