the story of marissa marie
artistry
As the proud founder and owner of MARISSA MARIE ARTISTRY, Marissa Baptista would like to introduce herself as a certified Makeup Artist, Medical Aesthetician and Eyelash Technician based in Halton Hills, Ontario.
Marissa Marie Artistry offers self care services such as; Makeup, Eyelash Lift and Tints, Classic Eyelash Extensions, Waxing, Eyebrow Lamination and personalized Facial Treatments.Â
Marissa’s passion for all-things beauty has only grown with every emerging trend and technique within the Beauty Industry. However, it is the positive impact on every person she has had the privilege of encountering within the community, that has driven her to further her goals of enhancing one’s natural beauty and confidence within themselves.
Marissa Marie Artistry puts her focus into Holistic and Medical Grade products, healing, and practices. It is important to Marissa to continue to contribute to a low waste environment to help push the beauty industry to be conscious of their environmental impact.Â
Through specializing in these areas, Marissa’s clients trust they are walking into a comfortable environment where they are free to relax, decompress, and chat as she tends to their self care needs. Marissa Marie Artistry is a one stop shop for all things beauty and offers something for everyone to enjoy! Marissa’s clients can trust they are walking into a comfortable environment where they are free to chat and decompress as she tends to their self care needs.
It is my mission to encourage my clients to put their best face forward into the world by giving them the tools, knowledge and confidence to be comfortable in their own skin.
Marissa Marie Artistry is a one stop shop for all things beauty and offers something for everyone to enjoy! Marissa’s approach to beauty has been and always will be to accentuate your natural self. This translates into makeup, eyelashes, brows and skincare. Marissa’s approach to skincare is striving for healthy, comfortable skin while balancing lifestyle, stress, relaxation and self assurance. Marissa Marie Artistry is an open space to relax and be your authentic self, to flourish your confidence and expand your knowledge in the beauty industry. There is nothing more valuable than continuous growth. Whether that's from educating clients, or to continuing to brush up on skills, techniques, and new services.
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Awards/Certifications:
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Graduate of Sheridan College’s Makeup for Media and Creative Arts Program in May 2018.
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Graduate of Luxe Lash Beauty & Co., in February 2018.
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Awarded Platinum (first place!) for the 2018/19 Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Esthetician/Makeup Artist.
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Graduate of Medical Aesthetics Program from Sheridan College, June 2019.
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Certified by Sugar Lash for Eyelash Lift & Tints in May of 2018, updated certification obtained March 2020.
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Certified by The Lash Shop for Eyebrow Lamination in March 2020.
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2022 Reader’s Choice Awards; Diamond(1st) - Best esthetician/Makeup, Gold - (3rd) Best Spa/Esthetic Services, Gold (3rd) - Best Overall Service; Health/Wellness/Fitness/Beauty
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2022 Community Votes: Platinum (1st) - Top Esthetician, Platinum (1st) - Hair Removal and Waxing, and Gold (2nd) - Beauty and Health Spa
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Experience:
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From 2016 to Present, I have actively been working as a Makeup Artist, specializing in bridal, special event, and natural makeup looks.
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2013 - 2021 I was a beauty advisor at Georgetown South Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Counter. Through this, I have had in-depth brand and product training for a variety of popular products, their uses, and their results.
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2018 saw my experience and knowledge grow by becoming a consultant for Boutique Inc., which included the associated brands of La Roche Posay, Vichy, and Dermablend.
Completed work-placement for my Para-Medical Aesthetician certificate, I have obtained vast knowledge and understanding of: European/Relaxation Facials, Waxing, Advanced Skin Treatments, IPL Laser, Microdermabrasion, Laser Hair Removal, Photo Rejuvenation, Chemical Peels, Non-Surgical Face Lifting, and Body Contouring.
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I currently offer Makeup, Facials, Brow Laminations, Eyelash Lift & Tints, Lash Extensions and Facial Waxing.​
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ACCEPTING 2023 + 2024 BRIDES / WEDDING PARTIES
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NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
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“I feel fulfilled when I am helping others feel and look their best” – Marissa Baptista