MAKEUP BY JILLIAN B

Makeup By Jillian B is run by Jillian Babcock, who started her own business after years at MAC Cosmetics. The business works with brides, bridal parties and clients booking special events, and offers one-on-one makeup lessons. The business describes itself as an award-winning makeup artist in New Jersey and lists Couple's Choice Awards among its recognitions.

Bridal services include a 1.5-hour Bridal Preview, where a client can try looks before the wedding and is asked to bring reference photos, arrive wearing the makeup they would go out in, and wear a shirt close in color to the dress. Wedding day makeup can be done at the client's chosen location or at the studio, for brides, bridal parties, mothers, grandmothers, flower girls and attendants. A bride's application usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour, and each bridesmaid, mother or attendant about 30 to 45 minutes. Larger bridal parties can be covered by trained makeup artists and assistants.

Special event makeup covers wedding guests, proms, head shots, sweet sixteens, quinceañeras, bar and bat mitzvahs, parties and anniversaries. Every special event price includes false lashes, and clients who prefer not to wear them pay the same. Pricing does not change with the amount of makeup used; it reflects experience, expertise and time.

Makeup lessons run for up to two hours of one-on-one time, either at the client's home or in the studio, and focus on looks that suit each client. The business uses a range of cruelty-free brands made to hold up in photos and video, and most are high-end products. Clients are asked to disclose allergies or sensitivities to makeup, food or ingredients before an appointment. A date is not held until a signed contract and retainer are received.

Keeps makeup classic and timeless, aiming to enhance each client's natural features.