Rachel Marie Glam

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror halfway through an event and wondered where your makeup went… this one’s for you.

One of the biggest misconceptions about long-wear makeup is that it comes down to foundation alone.

In reality, longevity starts before foundation ever touches your skin.

✔ Proper skin prep

✔ The right primer

✔ Strategic layering

✔ Correct setting techniques

These are the same principles I use when creating makeup for clients who need their look to last through photos, celebrations, happy tears, dancing, and long Chicago summer days (and nights).

💡Learn more tips to make your makeup last on my blog via the link in my bio.

What part of your makeup tends to fade first?

👇 Tell me in the comments.

Save this post for your next event.

Chicago Makeup Artist | Soft Glam Makeup | Bridal & Event Makeup

If your makeup never lasts all day… read this:

How to Get Makeup That Lasts All Day (Even in Heat & Humidity) - Rachel Marie Glam Learn how to make your makeup last all day even in heat and humidity. A professional makeup artist shares skin prep, primer, foundation, and setting tips for long-wear, flawless makeup that survives events, photos, and Chicago summers.

I love a good soft glam… but I play with bold looks too✨

I’ll always love a polished, glowing beat, but creating looks like this is what reminds me why I fell in love with makeup in the first place.

Smoky, dimensional, a little messy, a little magical.
Not “perfect”, but intentional.

key products:
beautiful skin foundation + powder bronzer
major headlines II palette
nouveau eyeshadow palette
demi wispies
le rouge interdit 229 - intense silk
lip jelly - xoxola spacepaste

This is your reminder that makeup doesn’t have to be “wearable” to be valuable.
It can be expressive. Emotional. Experimental.

Making time to play with looks like this makes me a better artist for my clients. 🫶

Would you wear this, or save it for inspiration?

Save this for your next mood board 🪐✨

A warm soft glam moment 🤎

Browns, golds, and soft reds blended for that radiant, effortless finish
—glowy skin, soft eyes, and just enough definition

Swipe for all the angles + details →
& save for inspo ✨

Tutorial is already posted 🤍

FULL PRODUCT BREAKDOWN

SKIN PREP
micellar water
barrier eye cream + hydrating moisturizer
boost primer
hydro boost lip balm

COMPLEXION:
Surrealskin foundation
lumi matte foundation + fit me concealer
glow & go stick
color corrector + sunset blush palette
status stick
powder bronzer

EYES
naturals 421
eyeshadow primer
maxi reloaded eyeshadow palette
nouveau palette
telescopic mascara
brow glue
brow palette

LIPS
Y.U.M lip liner - curry up
color fe**sh matte lipstick
lifter gloss - opal

SET + FINISH
make it last setting spray
infallible setting spray
fit me loose powder
loose translucent setting powder

A little life update 🤍

I’m officially stepping into maternity leave as we get ready to meet our 2nd baby. It’s such a special season for our family. ✨

From now through August:
• I won’t be taking any additional summer or last-minute bookings.
• I AM booking ahead for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
• I’ll still be here, active on socials and checking email for inquiries!

If you’re already on my calendar this summer, nothing changes—your booking is locked in. 🔒

Thank you for being here and supporting my business through every season. I appreciate you more than you know! 🫶

I wish I got her reaction to the final look bc it was so rewarding to see her so happy with my vision 🥰. I had so much fun working with this beauty. Swipe to see the one line that makes my makeup artist heart so happy… 🫶

👉 Do you trust me?

I can help you build your next cart at Sephora, Ulta, etc., or provide a personalized shade match. Get started via my link in bio!!!

If you’re reading this on the day I posted it… we have 11 days until the Sephora Sale (yes that one— 10/31-11/10) starts!!!

I’m here to help you save time, $$$, and help you feel confident about your purchases this season! I still have a few spots left for cart building & shade matching!

🛍️ Share this with your Sephora partner-in-crime!

🛒 Want help curating your cart? Comment “SALE” and I’ll send my pro picks 👇

‘We don’t care what people say’ — until we realize how bad the lighting is. 💀

Tag someone who gets it 👇

What are your makeup woes? 💔

✨ BRIDAL TRIAL ➜ WEDDING DAY ✨

The brief: “Natural, but elevated. Soft purples for the eyes.” 💜

On the left ➡️ we tried a glowing, soft glam with light coverage — airy, romantic, and radiant.
On the right ➡️ she went for a more matte, polished-natural, medium–full coverage finish for her big day.

Same bride. Same vibe. Different mood.
Which one are you picking — soft glam or polished natural? 👀👇

Every bride I work with gets a required trial, so we can play, test, and perfect your dream look before your wedding. 💍

And if you really want that next-level glow…
I offer bridal skin prep services, starting 3+ months before your big day. Because beautiful makeup always starts with healthy, happy skin. 💫

🔗 Visit the link in my bio to inquire or for more details!