What my clients say...
Bride - Katie
I booked Sophie to do my make-up for my wedding last October. Everything was super simple and easy with the booking and it was great being able to send Sophie some of my ideas before our first meeting. Sophie went through what I would like during my trial and was really helpful recommending skin care products for me (by the big day my skin was looking amazing). She really put me at ease as I'd never had my make-up done before.
On the big day, Sophie was brilliant - she created the perfect look for me that made me feel so beautiful! It was glamorous but natural so I felt like myself on the day (on a really great day!). She also did make-up for my mum and 3 bridemaids and they all looked perfect! My make-up lasted the whole day too and looked great in the photos.
I would definitely recommend Sophie to any bride. She was so professional and made me look (and feel) amazing! Thanks Sophie!
Bride - Sioban
Sophie did an absolutely incredible job on my wedding makeup. From the first time meeting at a wedding showcase to my trial and to the big day, she was always on hand to answer questions and offer her expertise. My makeup on the day was perfect and lasted hours on end, literally through the scorcher of a day, lots of happy tears and up until 4am when I finally took it off and went to bed. Highly recommend! Sophie really knows her stuff and is so talented
Bride - Anna
I highly recommend Sophie and her incredible Make up skills. Sophie did mine & my 3 Bridesmaids make up for my wedding day in Feb 2020. I was so pleased with the look she created.
The service she provided was super professional with a pre arranged trial where she provided loads of advice as well as listening to all my requirements.
On the day she took on my small requests for changes from the trial and the look she created for the day gave me so much confidence as well as being the natural look I was hoping to achieve.
I would recommend her to anyone looking for Bridal make up for their big day. Thank you so much for everything you did for myself and my Bridesmaids.
Reviews from Brides...
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for doing all our makeup on my wedding day. We all looked flawless from start to finish. You are amazing thank you so much x
Amelia Hooper
Sophie did an amazing job on my wedding day. I felt flawless and beautiful thanks to the way she did my make up. My sister and mum also had their make up done and loved the results too. I had the HD airbrushing and my make up stayed on all day and all night no problem. I would definitely recommend Sophie, not only has she got a real talent but she is such a warm and friendly person too, which contributed to me feeling so relaxed on the day of the wedding. Thanks so much Sophie . Rebecca
Rebecca Wall
I was absolutely thrilled with the beautiful makeup Sophie did for me, my bridesmaids and my Mum on my wedding day. She used beautiful products and made me feel radiant, I felt dewy and fresh all day! She's also a pleasure to work with, I'd highly recommend her to anyone! Ax
Alison Rose
Thank you so much for coming so early to do my make up for my sisters wedding. I was so happy with it and everyone commented how amazing it looked. You made me feel so good about myself. Your work is brilliant and I would highly recommended you to everyone
Not only did she do my make up but she actually helped me find another hairdresser to style my hair as I had been let down twice 2 weeks before the big day. Thank you again Sophie...your an absolute star X
Kam Gibbons
Sophie did wedding make up for myself, my mum and my 3 bridesmaids. She did an amazing job. We all had a trial and she listened to our ideas then added her own professional touch, the results were great. Loved the airbrushing!! Thank you
Jen Reaney
Myself and my friend booked Sophie to do a make up session. I would highly recommend Sophie she was highly professional and talked through all the elements of how to put make up on. Talking us through step by step of what she was using and what brushes to use. I was so pleased with my final look. I am definitely going to book Sophie for my next event for her to do my make up x
Leanne Thornwill
Sophie did our makeup for my wedding in March - she was brilliant from start to finish. After a bad experience with another artist, Sophie was the complete opposite. She listened to all of our requests and was flexible with timings and locations. I would highly recommend!
Kendal Foster
Sophie did my wedding make up back in March. I must say how fantastic the whole process was. I went for a trial which was very professional and got a very warm welcome. She listened to everything that I liked and disliked to create the look that I wanted. Originally it was only me who was getting makeup done but one of my bridesmaids decided to get hers done on the day. This wasn't a problem for Sophie and she nailed it. I would recommend her services to anyone
Kelly Dudson
Your warm and friendly personality made me feel instantly comfortable with you. At the make up trial you seemed to know exactly what suited me which was different to what I was used to but I loved it! On the day you made me feel so at ease and made it totally stress-free. I cannot recommend you enough, I know without you the morning would not have run as smoothly as it did.
I had my make up ready to apply during the day for touch ups but I can honestly say that I didn't use any of it at all.
My make up stayed totally flawless for 24 hours! Which meant that I didn't spend any time away from our guests to reapply.
I would definately recommend Sophie she's certainly worth every penny
Alison Land
I booked Sophie for my wedding in August 2017 and it was amazing she made me feel like a princess and I got lots of lovely compliments from guests throughout. She created the perfect 1950's vintage makeup style without it being too heavy on my skin and it lasted all day and evening. She is a complete professional and I will be recommending her to everyone! Thank you so much, Sophie! xxx
Jessica Ace
I chose Sophie as my make up artist for my wedding in September 2017. Myself, my two bridesmaids and mum all had our make up done for the big day and we were all extremely happy with the outcome! She listened to what we all wanted and delivered us all unique looks that complemented us perfectly! She is running a very professional business with speedy replies and a lovely make up studio. I was really pleased with my make up look and it stayed put too, it didn't budge all day and night! I never had to reapply anything! Thank you Sophie for an amazing service and for helping make me feel extra special on my big day!
Kate Sansome
Thank you Sophie for doing myself, my mum and my bridesmaid's make up for my wedding recently. Sophie done an amazing job, she knew what we wanted and what would suit us all and the make up looked amazing. I can't thank Sophie enough. Would definitely recommend, very friendly and professional. Thank you Sophie!
Chloe Barnes
Sophie did my bridal make up for my wedding on 8th September along with 3 bridesmaids and my mum. I would highly recommend Sophie. She did all of our make up so beautifully and naturally and it stayed put all day - just what I wanted. She listened to what I was hoping for and was able to carry it out perfectly. Sophie would always reply promptly to messages and gave great advice for skin care prior to the wedding.
Thank you so much x
Hannah Henstock
I had an appointment this morning with Sophie for a Make Up lesson and absolutely loved every minute. As a busy working mum of 2 I had let my skincare routine become non existent and rarely did my make up.
Sophie talks about what you would like from the lesson and goes through step by step of what products she advises to use and how to apply them. After the lesson I went away feeling really pampered and a head full of info but luckily I think I'd remember most of it.
I was really pleased with my look feel confident that I can recreate it myself once I've bought the products.
I would not hesitate to recommend Makeup by Sophie Downing to anyone.
I've got Sophie booked for my wedding next year but I'm sure I might go before to pick up other tips and techniques
Melanie Nelligan
Sophie did an amazing job of my wedding makeup ! It was perfect, exactly what I wanted and lasted all day.
Very professional service and a wide range of products.
100% recommend
Georgina Jones
My wedding makeup was perfect and exactly what I wanted. Sophie was professional and yet comfortable and helped to create a relaxed atmosphere on my wedding morning. She was able to create exactly what I asked for and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend!
Natalie Fay
I highly recommend Sophie and her incredible Make up skills. Sophie did mine & my 3 Bridesmaids make up for my wedding day in Feb 2020. I was so pleased with the look she created.
The service she provided was super professional with a pre arranged trial where she provided loads of advice as well as listening to all my requirements. On the day she took on my small requests for changes from the trial and the look she created for the day gave me so much confidence as well as being the natural look I was hoping to achieve.
I would recommend her to anyone looking for Bridal make up for their big day. Thank you so much for everything you did for myself and my Bridesmaids.
Anna Cosgrove
Sophie did the make up for my bridal party including myself and from start to finish has been professional, friendly and most importantly awesome at make up! During the tough few months she has communicated well, offered support and been really helpful. She also did a lash lift for me which was amazing! I can highly recommend her to any brides, I myself was unsure of what i wanted and she helped me every step of the way. Thank you Sophie!
Emily Woodward
Sophie perfected my make-up look for my daughter's wedding. The airbrush foundation was a revelation and I had so many compliments about my eye make-up. Gave me a confidence that lasted all day and night.
Pam Beecham
I booked Sophie last minute as we had to postpone our wedding to August and I needed a new makeup artist. I was so glad when Sophie said she was free and booked in very quickly. communication was great, she definitely knew what she was doing which made the makeup trial for my wedding very easy and I was happy with even the first look I was given. fast forward to our wedding day and she made me look amazing with a natural but bronzey rose gold glow. would definitely recommend her for wedding makeup, and ill make sure to use my discount and return for a makeup session. thankyou Sophie
Melissa Ashenden
Thank you Sophie for the most wonderful wedding make up, you really listened to what myself and my bridal party wanted and we are so grateful.
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!
Emily Toon
I’ve always been a little worried about what I would look like on my wedding day but Sophie ensured that those thoughts were not present on my big day!
She did my all bridal party makeup and I was very pleased. Sophie was even brilliant with my dog being around our feet whilst we had it done, which was lovely. Thank you for helping me feel beautiful on my wedding day!
Emma Rudkin
Sophie is an amazing makeup artist.. so professional and organised. I loved my wedding makeup and so did all my bridesmaids. Sophie arrived early, was so friendly and polite and knew exactly what would work well. She works with amazing products including the airbrushing which was great full coverage, yet light and it lasted all day. I honestly couldn't recommend Sophie more such an amazing makeup artist. Thank you so much for everything xx
Laura Craig
Sophie is incredibly professional, and really knows what she is talking about!
She did makeup for my mother, 3 bridesmaids and myself 3 weeks ago and she did an absolutely amazing job! I felt like a beautiful bride and the job she did with my makeup made feel confident and it lasted the entire day looking flawless.
During our trial we tried lots of different looks to find one that felt right for me and matched my personality and style. If you are looking for a makeup artist then I definitely recommend Sophie! Thank you so much for your advice and guidance and for making me feel confident and beautiful! x
Shona Hawkes
Soohie did my wedding make up in Aug 2015, and a beautiful job she did, i felt beautiful on my wedding day as any bride should. My makeup looked natural but flawless and i had lots of comments on my makeup! Thankyou again sophie, i wouldnt defintley use sophie again for a special occassion.
Louise Henchcliffe
Sophie is a wonderful make-up artist! I absolutely loved my make-up on my wedding day and I know my bridesmaids and mum felt the same as well. She uses a vast variety of products and has an amazing choice of colours from all different brands. We particularly loved the airbrushing. This created a flawless finish and felt so light on the skin. Perfect for the Big Day! And best of all our make-up stayed on the whole time (even through the tears!). Thank you so much Sophie! We will definitely be recommending you to friends and family and using your services again in the future
Cassandra Beetz
Sophie was brilliant from the moment I met her to the moment she left my house on my wedding day. She was friendly and kind she made me feel at ease listened to what I wanted and helped me get the look I dreamed about. The airbrushing was flawless and she left me feeling very special on my wedding day X I would highly recommend Sophie, my make up was still in place way into the early hours of the day after my wedding and even the emotions and heat of the day didn't reck the flawless finish X I had so many compliments on how fresh my face looked and how lovely It looked X Sophie is defo an investment and made me feel pampered and like a princess on my day X I am quiet fussy when it comes to my make up and Sophie nailed my look X I cannot thank her enough X
Michelle Barratt
Sophie did the make-up for my wedding, which included seven bridesmaids and three other members of the wedding party. Sophie was extremely professional from the start, from the initial questionnaire about my wedding, through to the make-up trial and the big day itself. She listened carefully to each person regarding the look that they wanted to achieve and everyone felt very happy with the end result. We all chose to have air-brushed make-up applied, which looked and felt amazing. We were all left feeling thoroughly glamourous and pampered.
Stephanie Moore
Sophie simply brilliant! Met Sophie at a wedding fair a few years back and I would highly recommend her for any make up occasion.
I used Sophie for my wedding last October she was excellent, made my bridal party feel relaxed, ensured all make up was perfect and all the girls were happy.
I have recommended Sophie a few times now to other brides to be which have been equally as happy with there make up as I have.
Thank you for everything.
Jade Roe
Sophie is a great makeup artist, she turned up on time and made us all look great for the big day!! I would highly recommend her for anyone's wedding makeup.
Lisa Wilson
Sophie did mine and my bridesmaids makeup on my wedding day. Her relaxed but professional approach was perfect. Everyone looked stunning, I would highly recommend Sophie to people xx
Kaija Gittens
If you are looking for someone to make you feel like an absolute princess on your wedding day, this is the lady for you. When I first contacted Sophie I was worried that we would be pushed for time as there were 3 bridesmaids, my mum and myself to get ready all before 10.30 � To which Sophie replied "no worries, anything is possible" � Sophie is so easy to get on with and keeps all your ideas in mind as she works her magic. My make up was literally just want I wanted and lasted all day and night. I would highly recommended her. Thanks again Sophie
Cara Kaija
I booked Sophie for my wedding day on the 17/8/17 and honestly can't thank her enough for the brilliant job she did on my make up and two of the bridal party's. She created exactly what I had wanted for the day and I had so many lovely compliments on my make up. I felt amazing on the day and with her make up felt so much more confident! Nothing was too much trouble for her and she stayed right till I walked out of the door for any last minute make up touch ups. Couldn't recommend her enough, thank you Sophie!
Georgina Smith
Sophie did my make up on my wedding day and did an amazing job. She created a very natural but glamorous look which made me feel amazing on the day! The make up literally didn't move all day which is a miracle for me with oily skin!! Great communication throughout the whole process and Sophie is just a lovely person to be around. I felt absolutely beautiful for my big day so thank you very much Sophie xx
April Black
Sophie did my bridal makeup and all my bridesmaids. It stayed on all night - it was perfect. From the trial me and Sophie clicked and I knew she got the look I wanted. Natural/defined but lots of highlight! I would definitely recommend Sophie. She is doing another wedding I am maid of honour for in September this year so I will know we are all in good hands! Thanks again Soph xxx
Jessica Gibbs
Sophie recently did the make up for me and my bridesmaids and my mum for my wedding she was absolutely brilliant, we were all happy with our make up for the day and it stayed perfect thought out the day ! Brilliant service would recommended to all!
Grace Langton
5 star
Sophie did a fantastic job yesterday morning for my wedding day. Both me and my bridesmaid loved the makeup and it lasted all day really well. Just wanted to say thank you! X
Kerry Gorman
Sophie did my wedding make up on 28th July, did a super job using quality products and would recommend to anyone, she was very professional, did trial as well
Rachel Talton
Sophie did my make up for my wedding reception in the UK following a wedding abroad. Sophie is extremely professional right from the initial enquiry I made. On the day she was reliable, friendly and my make up was perfect as was my bridesmaids.
I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Sophie and would definitely look to use her again for any special occasions. Thank You Sophie
Mellisa Couchman
Sophie did make up for my wedding recently. She was amazing and very flexible! Myself and two mums had their make up done and, very last minute, so did the bridesmaids! However, we all looked amazing! Thank you again Sophie. You were very patient with us all.
Would definitely recommend her for any wedding or special occasion.
Kate Elizabeth
Sophie did my wedding make up as well as my bridesmaids on the 12th January. Sophie did an amazing job, making us all feel beautiful. I had a trial with Sophie a couple of months before and she took her time to make sure everything was perfect and that I was happy with everything. On the day Sophie our everyone at ease and made sure everyone was happy with their makeup. I had sooo many compliments on the day, my make up lasted and I cannot recommend Sophie enough!
Sarah Jane
Absolutely loved my make up by Sophie! She did 3 people’s make up (bride, bridesmaid and MOB) for my sisters wedding and was punctual, friendly and professional. At the trial nothing was too much trouble and on the day our make up lasted all day. Would definitely recommend and use again! Thanks Sophie! xx
Debbie Shakles
I got married in April and Sophie did a fantastic job on my makeup as well as my bridesmaids and mum. She made us feel so comfortable and we were all so happy with our makeup. Sophie did exactly what we asked for, and more. It lasted amazingly all day and I felt so confident. Would highly recommend Sophie!
Fay Brunning
Sophie did an absolutely incredible job on my wedding makeup. From the first time meeting at a wedding showcase to my trial and to the big day, she was always on hand to answer questions and offer her expertise. My makeup on the day was perfect and lasted hours on end, literally through the scorcher of a day, lots of happy tears and up until 4am when I finally took it off and went to bed. Highly recommend! Sophie really knows her stuff and is so talented
Sioban Hall