Client Reviews for Jackie Riley Makeup Tampa Bridal & Event Makeup Artist
"My go-to makeup artist!"
“Jackie was amazing and my makeup was flawless. She’ll definitely be my go-to from now on!”
— Nilsa Torres
"Fun, relatable, and incredibly talented!"
“Jackie nailed the look I was going for and made the appointment so fun. She’s relatable and easy to talk to. I felt confident and beautiful all day!”
— Lauren Cronin
"She absolutely killed it!"
“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I looked in the mirror. Jackie nailed the look—everything was blended perfectly and exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend!”
— Allison Shaub
"Color-matched my spray tan perfectly!"
“I messed up my face with a spray tan the day before, but Jackie matched my skin flawlessly. I looked amazing!”
— Yadi Senat
"Master of her craft."
“Jackie is a true artist. Her attention to detail, compassion, and professionalism are unmatched. I’ll absolutely book her again.”
— Nik Toastmaster
"Perfect for mother-daughter moments."
“Jackie did my mom’s makeup and mine. My mom wanted a tutorial-style session, and Jackie walked her through everything step by step. She tailors each look and makes everyone feel confident and beautiful.”
— Daniela Reina
"Best in the Bay!"
“Jackie was amazing! Hands down, the best in the Bay Area.”
— Nichole Mchenry
"Painted the depression right off my face!"
“I came to Jackie with an idea—and she ran with it. Her energy is everything. I’ve booked her multiple times for all kinds of occasions. She’s a bad b at what she does.”
— Dylan Lawrence
"She listens, then delivers."
“I have tricky eyelids and had a hard time finding someone with experience working
with Asian eyes. Jackie absolutely nailed it—better than my trial! She listened and made me feel radiant.”
— Rachael Barber
"Transformed my brand shoot."
“Jackie did my makeup for a branding shoot and enhanced my features without
overdoing it. She’s so fun to work with. Highly recommend for both glam and natural looks!”
— Sylvia Puentes
"Selena glam + more!"
“I booked Jackie for a Halloween Selena look and she nailed it. I loved it so much I rebooked for the next weekend too!”
— Jamie Rose
"Magazine-level glam."
“She did my hair and makeup for a magazine shoot—gorgeous results. Highly recommend!”
— Shelly Weir
"Forever my go-to."
“Jackie will always be my go-to. She’s insanely talented, sweet, and delivers every time. I recommend her to everyone I know!”
— Marie Parra
"From prom to professional shoots."
“She made me feel beautiful for prom and crushed it again for professional photo shoots. Jackie’s the best!”
— Maggie Russ, Karina Tritto, Lindsay Allen, Whitney Walsh, and more
“Marissa (one of Jackie’s team members) did an amazing job on my daughter’s prom makeup
classic Hollywood glam. Friendly and never rushed. We’ll definitely book again!”
Andrea Johnson
“I’ve worked with Jackie on multiple photo shoots—she has a rare talent for perfectly
recreating magazine-inspired looks. My teen daughters also adored her (which is saying something!).”
Heidi Hapanowicz
Madeleine Bourgeois
“Great makeup!!”
Event Makeup & Photoshoot Testimonials
"My go-to makeup artist!"
“Jackie was amazing and my makeup was flawless. She’ll definitely be my go-to from now on!”
— Nilsa Torres
"Fun, relatable, and incredibly talented!"
“Jackie nailed the look I was going for and made the appointment so fun. She’s relatable and easy to talk to. I felt confident and beautiful all day!”
— Lauren Cronin
"She absolutely killed it!"
“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I looked in the mirror. Jackie nailed the look—everything was blended perfectly and exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend!”
— Allison Shaub
"Color-matched my spray tan perfectly!"
“I messed up my face with a spray tan the day before, but Jackie matched my skin flawlessly. I looked amazing!”
— Yadi Senat
"Master of her craft."
“Jackie is a true artist. Her attention to detail, compassion, and professionalism are unmatched. I’ll absolutely book her again.”
— Nik Toastmaster
"Perfect for mother-daughter moments."
“Jackie did my mom’s makeup and mine. My mom wanted a tutorial-style session,
and Jackie walked her through everything step by step. She tailors each look and makes everyone feel confident and beautiful.”
— Daniela Reina
"Best in the Bay!"
“Jackie was amazing! Hands down, the best in the Bay Area.”
— Nichole Mchenry
"Painted the depression right off my face!"
“I came to Jackie with an idea—and she ran with it. Her energy is everything. I’ve booked her multiple times for all kinds of occasions. She’s a bad b at what she does.”
— Dylan Lawrence
"She listens, then delivers."
“I have tricky eyelids and had a hard time finding someone with experience working
with Asian eyes. Jackie absolutely nailed it—better than my trial! She listened and made me feel radiant.”
— Rachael Barber
"Transformed my brand shoot."
“Jackie did my makeup for a branding shoot and enhanced my features without
overdoing it. She’s so fun to work with. Highly recommend for both glam and natural looks!”
— Sylvia Puentes
"Selena glam + more!"
“I booked Jackie for a Halloween Selena look and she nailed it. I loved it so much I rebooked for the next weekend too!”
— Jamie Rose
"Magazine-level glam."
“She did my hair and makeup for a magazine shoot—gorgeous results. Highly recommend!”
— Shelly Weir
"Forever my go-to."
“Jackie will always be my go-to. She’s insanely talented, sweet, and delivers every time. I recommend her to everyone I know!”
— Marie Parra
"From prom to professional shoots."
“She made me feel beautiful for prom and crushed it again for professional photo shoots. Jackie’s the best!”
— Maggie Russ, Karina Tritto, Lindsay Allen, Whitney Walsh, and more
“Marissa (one of Jackie’s team members) did an amazing job on my daughter’s prom makeup
classic Hollywood glam. Friendly and never rushed. We’ll definitely book again!”
Andrea Johnson
“I’ve worked with Jackie on multiple photo shoots—she has a rare talent for perfectly
recreating magazine-inspired looks. My teen daughters also adored her (which is saying something!).”
Heidi Hapanowicz
“Great makeup!!”
Madeleine Bourgeois
"TV-ready perfection."
“This was my second time working with Jackie for TV appearances, and she blew me away again. She even taught me about what products suit my skin best. I looked amazing both times. She’s a gem!”
- Shilpa Sayana
"Celebrity-level talent."
“Jackie is truly celebrity scale
hands down the most talented in her field.”
-Shannon Mathews
“Flawless. Elevated. Authentically Me."
“I couldn’t be happier. Jackie’s energy is radiant. She brings a calming presence that instantly puts you at ease. Not only is she a joy to be around, but her artistry is exceptional. She enhanced my natural features and created a look that felt elevated and completely me. I received so many compliments throughout the event. Highly recommend!”
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Bridal Makeup Reviews
What Real Tampa Brides Are Saying
"Incredibly focused and talented."
“Jackie did our makeup for my daughter’s wedding and it was stunning.
She’s so focused, friendly, and clearly loves what she does. Her talent is unmatched.”
— Rita K.
"Wedding Day Perfection."
“Jackie did my makeup for my wedding and it was absolute perfection.”
— Kelly Kilburn
"The one I trusted with every event."
“After endless makeup trials, Jackie was the one.
She did my makeup for all my wedding events and my entire bridal party too.
Everyone was blown away. I’ll never book anyone else.”
— Caroline Ciszkowski
"Beyond bridal—she brings confidence."
“Jackie gave me the confidence I never knew I had. I still looked like myself, just stunningly gorgeous. Even my husband cried multiple times seeing me. My bridal party felt more beautiful than ever.”
— Rachael Barber
"A dream for bridal parties!"
“Every one of my bridesmaids said they’d never felt this beautiful. Jackie tailored each look and made the whole group feel radiant. Give her creative freedom and she’ll blow you away.”
— Rachael Barber (continued)
"Wedding makeup that wowed."
“She did my makeup for a friend’s wedding and it was amazing. I usually hesitate with pro makeup—but Jackie nailed it. I trusted her completely.”
— Candice Barrameda
"Always delivers!"
“I’ve seen Jackie multiple times for weddings and events. She always makes me feel flawless and I always get compliments. She’s the best!”
— Tara Castro
"Absolute perfection on short notice."
“Found Jackie last minute for my sister’s wedding and she made us all look like a million bucks. We can’t thank her enough!”
— Lucky Chea
Lejla Duracak
“I absolutely loved Jackie. She did my wedding makeup in October and gave me the glam look I wanted—same for my bridesmaids. She took her time, listened to each of us, and delivered just what we wanted. Her bubbly, fun energy made the day even better.”
Mozhdeh Perez
“Jackie did makeup for my wedding reception—not just for me, but also for my mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. She was on time, professional, and made sure we were all ready in time. She’s wonderful at what she does!”
Isra A.
“Jackie did my wedding makeup and it couldn’t have been better. She’s amazing!”
Michelle Griffith
“Jackie did my wedding makeup this past Friday and it was AMAZING! She was so accommodating—came to my house last minute for a trial run. My bridesmaids looked stunning. She went above and beyond!”
Brittani Landeros
“Met Jackie at a wedding expo—she did my sister’s makeup and it was flawless. Natural, glam, and exactly what she wanted. Jackie is amazing at what she does!”
Ruby Torres (No written review; noted as part of client record)
Rebekah Meadows
“I’ve followed Jackie for years—she posts amazing looks regularly and runs with top artists in the biz. Even though I haven’t had my makeup done by her (yet!), I know her quality is top-tier.”
C Cab
“You truly know the color palette for each individual. I've seen so many wedding pics of your clients—they all looked stunning!”
"The one I trusted with every event."
“After endless makeup trials, Jackie was the one.
She did my makeup for all my wedding events and my entire bridal party too.
Everyone was blown away. I’ll never book anyone else.”
- Caroline Ciszkowski
More Bridal Makeup Reviews
"Wedding day magic!"
“Love the work Jackie does! She did my wedding makeup and it was flawless.
I felt so pretty thanks to her. I also hired her for hair services—it was beautiful and stayed in place all night.”
— Lexie Nowicki
"Absolutely phenomenal!"
“My makeup was flawless and lasted all night. I got so many compliments! The cherry on top was the little touch-up kit Jackie gave me—lip color, powder, sponge - every detail thought through. 10/10 recommend.”
— Diana Acosta
"My go-to makeup artist!"
“Jackie was amazing and my makeup was flawless. She’ll definitely be my go-to from now on!”
— Nilsa Torres
"Jackie exceeded every expectation."
“I hired Jackie for my engagement shoot and she went above and beyond.
She's not just a talented artist, she’s also fun and positive
such a great energy to be around. I can't wait for our next session!”
— Amanda
"She absolutely killed it!"
“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I looked in the mirror.
Jackie nailed the look—everything was blended perfectly and exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend!”
— Allison Shaub
Social Love – Online Fans & Community Buzz
Vianey Torres
“Even through social media, Jackie brings so much love and joy. Her presence gives people hope on rainy days—literally and emotionally. I hope to fly her to the west coast someday to do my makeup. #weddinganniversary coming soon 😉”
Tiffany Elizabeth
“Jackie is one of the most caring, loving people I’ve seen online. Her fun personality and being friends with Jaclyn Hill says it all! Her skills are incredible—check her out!”
Shawna Miller
“Even though I haven’t personally booked her, she’s done makeup on my friends and I had to say—she’s one hell of a makeup artist and a wonderful human.”
Martina S.
“I’ve followed Jackie on YouTube and IG for years—she’s never disappointed. A beautiful person inside and out.”
Andrea Lamb
“I haven’t even met Jackie yet, but she’s already made me feel like a friend through email. I get my makeup done by her next month and I already know she’s awesome.”
Dee J.
“Love your makeup videos. Thanks for always making me feel special and for always having a smile!”
Kathy Rodriguez
“You’re unbelievably talented!”
Jessica Crawford
“Jackie is the best!!!!!! ❤❤❤☺”
Hannah Propper
“Love Jackie!!!!”
About Jackie Riley Makeup Reviews
This page showcases real reviews from bridal, event, and beauty clients who have worked with Jackie Riley, a top-rated makeup artist based in Tampa, Florida. With experience in bridal party makeup, destination weddings, photoshoots, prom makeup, and media appearances, Jackie’s work is often recommended in searches like “best wedding makeup artist Tampa”, “natural glam makeup near me”, and “Tampa makeup artist with 5-star reviews.” These testimonials are visible across Google, social media, and public platforms to help brides and event planners choose an artist they can trust.