Jillyan Scarpa

Jillyan Scarpa runs her own studio, where she works as a makeup artist and as a licensed esthetician. Across more than two decades in the field, she has built a career in both makeup and skin care. She is a former artist, educator and trainer for M.A.C. Cosmetics, and today her teaching and esthetics work is done with skincare brands.

She does makeup for bridal and special-occasion events, as well as television, film and print. The faces she has worked on span every age group, ethnicity and style. Among those who have booked her are well-known names, fashion photographers, executives from Fortune 500 companies, television and film producers, models, brides, and organizers of nonprofit events.

Beyond the chair, she contributes beauty articles to magazines and is consulted by journalists on makeup, skin care and beauty. She has taught at MUD (Makeup Designory) and at cosmetology schools.