Adelaide’s best makeup artists – as voted by you
We put the call out and thousands of you voted. Now, here’s your essential guide to Adelaide’s best makeup artists.
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From weddings, milestone birthdays and even just a night out, makeup artists are part of some of the most important events of your lives.
So we asked you to tell us who Adelaide’s best makeup artist is and more than 2200 of you voted.
Adelaide Arcade based Lili Karamalikis won the most votes overall and says after close to a decade in the industry, it’s this type of recognition that makes all the hard work worth it.
“I honestly put my heart and soul into makeup and always want people to feel as good as they can, so to know that it’s actually coming through it makes me really happy,” Miss Karamalikis, 25, says.
The Tennyson makeup artist started doing makeup for friends in high school and decided to train at Colour Cosmetica after realising how much she enjoyed making people happy with makeup.
As a teenager she never expected to be able to turn her passion for makeup into a full-time job.
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“When I first started it was almost unheard of to have a full-time job as a freelancer without working at a makeup counter and it just wasn’t really a thing,” she says.
“It’s crazy how much busier it’s become for people to have their makeup done for a special event compared to what it was 10 years ago.
“Especially the older generation would do their own makeup on their wedding day and now people get their makeup done to go out for a nice dinner or into town on a Friday or Saturday night.
“But I think whatever makes people feel good about themselves can only be a good thing.”
The Adelaide’s Best Makeup Artist poll is part of The Messenger’s monthly poll series which recognises local businesses excelling in their fields.
Adelaide’s Top 25 Makeup Artists
CITY
1. Lili Karamalikis, Adelaide Arcade, Instagram: @makeupbylilik
2. Kerry Grainger, MAC, Instagram: @kerry.grainger
3. Madeleine Tirimacco, Zohair, Regent Arcade, Instagram: @madeleinetirimacco
4. Anthony Adams, 84 Archer St, North Adelaide, Instagram: @anthonyadamsmakeup
5. Kadire, MAC David Jones Rundle Mall, Instagram: @makeupbykadire
NORTH
1. Tahlia Koimtsidis, Freelance based in Modbury, Instagram: @tahliakmakeup
Being a makeup artist is Tahlia Koimtsidis’s full-time job and has been for three years. She studied at Media Makeup Academy and loves making her clients feel more confident in their skin. “I love enhancing their features and especially seeing their reactions once their makeup is done,” the 22-year-old says. Tahlia specialises in weddings, formals, graduations, birthdays, bridal/baby showers, uni balls and just about any special occasion.
2. Briannah Longo, The Glamour Station, Baxter Ave, Surrey Downs, Instagram: @briannahlongo_mua
3. Cody Porter, Freelance based in Valley View, Instagram: @codymakeup
4. Amy Schmid, Freelance based in Salisbury Downs, Instagram: @amyschmidmakeup
5. Ruth Kate, That Makeup Place, 37A/11 Park Way, Mawson Lakes, Instagram: @makeupbyruthkate
SOUTH
1. Summer Wannan, Summer Wannan Makeup, Seaview Downs, Instagram: @SummerWannanMakeup
Summer Wannan has been a makeup artist for more than five years and trained at Clipjoint. The 22-year-old is a part-time makeup artist, part-time lash technician and specialises in bridal and event makeup. “The feeling I get knowing my client feels confident and beautiful is my favourite part of being a makeup artist, but also forming friendships with my regular clients over the years makes it the best job ever,” she says.
2. Lucy Alice, Style Hutt Hire, Brighton Rd, Somerton Park, Instagram: @Lucy.makeupartist
3. Carly Devlin, Freelance based in Happy Valley, Instagram: @carlymakeup_
4. Jessica Ramsey, Freelance based in Aldinga Beach, Instagram: @makeupbyjessicaramsey
5. Sacha Wendt, Glow Beauty Room, 195B Main Rd, McLaren Vale, Instagram: @glow.beautyroom
EAST
1. Samantha Ruby, Samantha Ruby Artistry, 160B Magill Rd, Norwood, Instagram: @samantharuby_mua
Samantha Ruby has been in the makeup, hair and beauty industry for nearly six years. In 2015 she moved into her first official space, ONS Boutique in the city, and now has her own studio in Norwood. She prides herself on making everyone who walks out the door beam with beauty from within.
2. Courtney Evans, Payneham Road, College Park, Instagram @courtneyevansbeauty
3. TIE: Shaye Tracey, Medicine of Cosmetics, 301 Payneham Rd, Royston Park, Instagram:
3. TIE: Lesley Nemer, Lesley Nemer MUA, 515 Portrush Rd, Glenunga, Instagram: @lesleynemer.mua
4. Sarah Hamilton, Skhamilton Makeup in Rachel Kate Lashes Studio in Hyde Park, Instagram: @skhamiltonmakeup
5. Izzy Carapetis, Freelance based in Hawthorn, Instagram: @izzycarapetismua
WEST
1. Blake Butler, Freelance based in Marion, Instagram: @blakebutlermakeup
Contouring, smoky eyes and lips that pop are just some of the things Blake Butler is great at. All you have to do is take one look at the makeup artist’s Instagram to see this Marion-based professional has a knack for making people shine.
2. Rachael Sykes, Freelance based in Glenelg, Instagram: @makeup.by.rachel.sykes
3. Jemma Millar, Jemma Millar Makeup Artist, Instagram: @jemmamillar_mua
4. Georgina Neves, Freelance mainly western suburbs, Instagram: @georginanevesmakeup
5. Bridie Greene, Beauty by Bridie, Shop 11, Bayside Shopping Centre, Brighton Rd, Glenelg, Instagram: @beautybybridie
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