JOEY CLAEYSSEN

MAKEUP ARTIST + WEDDING BEAUTY EXPERT

CELEBRATING 15 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 Joey’s obsession with makeup artistry.  Joey’s work ranges from naturally enhancing your beauty with clean, fresh makeup looks - to dramatic and creative makeup for a bold statement. His goal is to find individuality in timeless glam, while keeping an emphasis on radiant skin.

After starting his makeup artistry journey in 2009, Joey studied various specialized courses with The AVEDA Institute Chicago. He is constantly working to develop his artistry by practicing new techniques and researching products and tools.  He enjoys diverse makeup assignments: makeup for editorial + commercial clients and makeup for private clients and brides. One of Joey’s favorite roles is that of educator. His extensive customer service background and passion for teaching combine to make his workshops fun and effective. Above All, Joey adores his time with wedding groups and BRIDES. Currently available to reserve for 2025 Weddings, Half or Full day Editorial + Commercial clients, or 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.

As Seen in: Chicago Style Weddings, Chi Thee Wed, Modern Luxury Brides, Style Me Pretty, Borrowed & Blue, Wedding Guide Chicago, Bella Bridesmaids Ad Feature, BRIDES, FELIX MAGAZINE.