JOEY CLAEYSSEN

MAKEUP ARTIST + WEDDING BEAUTY EXPERT CELEBRATING 16 YEARS OF MAKEUP ARTISTRY

A love for the creative and performing arts, three years of collegiate studio arts training, and a BA in Dance Performance lead to my obsession with makeup artistry.  My goal is to find individuality in timeless glam - creating beauty looks that reflect YOU and can stand the test of time. Looking your best is better than any beauty trend! I love radiant skin, a healthy rosy flush, and bright beautiful eyes!

After starting his makeup artistry journey in 2009, I studied various specialized courses with The AVEDA Institute Chicago. 16 years and 500+ Brides later, I still fall in love with my work every season. I love diversity in my work: makeup for editorial + commercial clients, makeup for private clients, and working with Brides. Above all, I love the connections that I get to create with clients: being part of you feeling your most beautiful will always be so special to me! Currently accepting reservations for 2026 + 2027 Weddings, Half or Full day Editorial + Commercial clients, and private makeup clients.

Experience + Clients: Tenth House Dance Lead Artist, Aveda Freelance Artist, Revolution Dancewear, ARCH Apothecary Chicago Lead Makeup Artist, ASHA Salonspa Lead Makeup Educator, Dance Direct UK, Nike Lab, McDONALDS, Meredith Marks, FELIX MAGAZINE, and 500+ Weddings + Brides.

Features: The Anti-Bride, Loverly, WebVibes Media, Wedded Wonderland, Chicago Style Weddings, Chi Thee Wed, Modern Luxury Brides, Style Me Pretty, Borrowed & Blue, Wedding Guide Chicago, BRIDES, Felix Magazine, VOGUE.