That’s the eye I bring to my clients.
And the skill I teach other makeup artists to build.
Whether you’re sitting in my chair or standing behind one.
Complexion has always been the part I obsess over.
The undertone. The depth. The way skin shifts from face to chest.
What’s actually missing when a foundation looks close, but not quite right.
Because the right product can still give you the wrong result if you don’t
know what you’re seeing.
GREAT MAKEUP STARTS WITH SEEING WHAT’S ACTUALLY IN FRONT OF YOU.
THAT’S BEEN MY OBSESSION FOR 15+ YEARS.
And it shapes everything I do, from the clients in my chair to the artists I teach.
THE FOUNDATION CAN BE EXPENSIVE.
THE TECHNIQUE CAN BE BEAUTIFUL.
THE MAKEUP CAN STILL BE WRONG.
IF THE COMPLEXION DOESN’T BELONG TO THE PERSON WEARING IT.
You want makeup that looks and feels like you: luminous, balanced, unmistakably you.
Great complexion work isn’t about finding the “perfect” bottle.
It’s being able to read the skin in front of you and make intentional decisions from there.
MAKEUP ARTIST.
COMPLEXION TRAINER.
THE SHADE MATCHING WITCH.
I’ve been a professional makeup artist for 15+ years, and somewhere along the way, complexion became the thing I couldn’t stop obsessing over.
Not just making skin look beautifulbut understanding it.
Why one foundation disappears into the skin while another looks slightly off.
Why undertone gets misread.
Why the same shade can behave completely differently from one face to the next.
And what to do when the match doesn’t land the first time.
That eye has been shaped by 500+ faces, years of bridal and professional artistry, and my experience working in sales and education with brands including NARS, Pat McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury.
Today, I still work behind the chair creating complexion-first makeup for my clients, while teaching working makeup artists how to build that same kind of confidence in their own shade matching.
Because whether I’m doing the makeup or teaching it, the goal is the same: see the person in front of you properly.
MEET
MAYa
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror after having your makeup done and thought, “This doesn’t look like me,” you’re in the right place.
My approach starts with your complexion, your features and how you actually want to look on
your wedding day.
FOR THE BRIDE IN MY CHAIR
Bridal Beauty That looks and Feels
Like You.
Complexion Comes First
Custom shade matching, undertone precision, and skin prep tailored to your skin. No guessing. No “close enough.”
Skin That Looks Like Skin
Radiant, seamless complexion that photographs beautifully without looking heavy, flat or overdone.
Intentional Colour Placement
Every tone is chosen with your complexion and features in mind, especially when olive or nuanced undertones make “standard” colour theory fall short.
One Bride. One Morning. One Focus.
No rushing. You get me, start to finish.
A Safe Glam™ Experience
Your preferences lead. Your features are honoured.
You leave looking like yourself, just really freaking good.
Love notes
5 star reviews
"Maya was the absolute best makeup artist I could have asked for on my wedding day. She was calming, professional, and worked around my usual foundation without hesitation, making sure my makeup lasted all day. I felt completely beautiful, cared for, and uplifted throughout the entire experience."
Shashini
I got my makeup done by 2pm in the afternoon and it lasted all evening. The makeup looked natural and dewy, and I got so many compliments for it! Go ahead and book her before all her appointments are taken!!! You will definitely love it!
SABA
I had the absolute pleasure of having my bridal makeup done by Maya - she is truly an exceptional talent who really takes the time to listen to what your vision is and take all the necessary steps to achieve it for you!
Nicole
She was efficient with her time and had 4 people done by 730-1030am. Our makeup wasn't rushed and she took our time on each of us communicating to make sure it was exactly what we wanted.
Suzy
I had such a wonderful experience working with Maya for my wedding! Maya was incredibly helpful with touch-ups after the ceremony and was amazing to have by my side throughout the day. I’m definitely looking forward to working with her again soon!
Bridy
Maya and Min were so kind and patient with me on my wedding day, especially when my anxiety was high. They reassured me, made me feel safe, and treated me like a princess every step of the way. My hair and makeup stayed flawless the entire day—thank you both so much!
Jenn
"I genuinely enjoyed my makeup experience at ODARA. Maya is so kind and cooperative. She’s willing to listen and bring my glam vision to reality. My make up and eyelashes stayed all night and I got so many compliments. Will be returning again soon for another family member’s wedding."
