Kelli Thomsen Beauty | Portland Makeup Artist

Kelli was amazing. I don't wear a lot of makeup often, so I was worried that I wouldn't look like myself on my wedding day. I sent her photos of what I was looking for, and she surpassed all of my expectations. I was full of excitement and nerves and she was so kind and easy to talk to. My makeup was PERFECT. I had a morning wedding, and I still looked flawless when I was going to bed. I found her on Wedding Wire and feel so lucky that she was so amazing. Don't think twice, let her do your makeup!

- Natasha / Wedding Wire

Such a talented person! I went to Kelli for a DIY Bridal makeup lesson- she was able to immediately see my vision, tailor it to me as an individual, and then teach me and follow up in a way I felt comfortable doing it on my big day (this is coming from a person that wears makeup maybe once a month). However, I would have loved to have splurged to have her do my makeup that day because she is just so talented! Also I love that all of her products are natural, organic, and/or cruelty free. I also did a facial and brows with her, and was not disappointed for a moment. She also is just a fun person to talk to. I can't wait to have another excuse to go see her!

-Mallory / The Knot

Kelli not only did an amazing job on my makeup at the wedding, she also helped me work out a lot of skin issues prior to the wedding at my pre-wedding facial that helped improve my skin dramatically before my wedding. After a huge scheduling glitch on my part, Kelli showed tremendous flexibility and professionalism and my wedding beauty services went off without any problems. All of my wedding party who used her services looked ravishing. It was the first makeup application I have ever had that truly "wowed" me. I plan to continue seeing Kelli for her many other skills and services long after my wedding!

- Jenna / Wedding Wire

Kelli was phenomenal! She was great at communications, and did a fabulous makeup job for me. She really takes the time to discover who you are and what you want. She brought over a wonderful array of tools and beauty products--truly amazing. You will not regret working with this professional artist--- she will make you feel beautiful inside and out!!

- Kathy / Wedding Wire

How do you even start to say thank you to the person who had one of the most important jobs on your wedding date and blew your expectations? I think choosing who I wanted to do my makeup was by far the hardest choice to make. When I saw Kelli's work, I knew I wanted her to do my makeup. When I met Kelli, I knew I had made the right choice! Her energy was everything I needed on my wedding day, she just made me feel so much less stressed and had me laughing. All my bridesmaids adored her and her assistant. We all loved all makeup, even at the end of an extremely long day. I also got a facial prior to my wedding day and I will defiantly be going back to see her to care for my face. Thank you Kelli for making us all feel so beautiful on the wedding day.

- Holly / Wedding Wire

I worked with Kelli for my wedding and she is wonderful! I got married in Hood River and had done a trial with a local makeup artist that just didn't go well. I decided to look in the Portland area, specifically for makeup artists who use natural products, and was lucky enough to stumble upon Kelli's site. I saw she had actually styled a shoot for the designer I bought my dress from and knew it was a perfect fit. We did a trial during the week before and she was very willing to work with my suggestions, and I'm pretty picky so that was much appreciated. On the day of the wedding she did my makeup, as well as that of the MOB and MOH, and we all looked gorgeous but with styles that suited us.

- Monica / The Knot

For someone that doesn’t wear makeup on a daily basis. I really was concerned about not looking myself on my own wedding day and so I planned to do my own makeup and hair. . The year prior to my wedding I got to know Kelli as my esthetician and through numerous pampering sessions we became friends. Through conversation, I decided that as a bride it would be really lovely to be pampered on my wedding day and have someone bring out my best hair and skin. Luckily Kelli was still available and she and her hairstylist Katy exceeded my expectations. My stepmom loved her hair and makeup as did our officiant. Kelli is such a lovely human and if you already have your hair and makeup booked.. You should at least go see her for an amazing facial.

- Jeannette / Wedding Wire

Kelli is one of the most talented aesthetician's and makeup artists I've ever worked with. Not only does she know how to pull off nearly every look you've ever dreamed of, but she also knows how to make you feel beautiful in your own skin and help with the most difficult of skincare issues. I have hired Kelli on multiple occasions, mostly for makeup for weddings, including my own wedding and engagement shoot. She traveled all the way to Canada to do the makeup and hair for two of my bridesmaids and me, and just after speaking with me and reviewing a few photos, she knew exactly how to pull off the look I was looking for. She even had a "save-all" remedy for when I broke out with a few blemishes the day before the wedding! Kelli is absolutely wonderful to work with and really knows how to connect with her clients. I would recommend her to anyone who needs skincare or makeup/hair.

Chelsi / The Knot