Bridal & Special Event Makeup Artist in Aurora & Chicago, IL
Modern Soft Glam Makeup + Radiant Skin
Bridal, Special Event, & Photoshoot Makeup | Serving Chicagoland & Beyond
Glowing, skin-first artistry designed to enhance your natural beauty and photograph flawlessly. Look like you—elevated.
A calming, fun, skin-first experience
Meet Rachel Maguire
Rachel Maguire is a professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician specializing in soft glam, bridal, and skin-focused artistry.
She focuses on enhancing your natural features with lightweight, radiant makeup that feels comfortable, looks like skin, and photographs beautifully all day long.
Based in Aurora, IL, Rachel provides on-location bridal and event makeup across Aurora, Naperville, the greater Fox Valley and Chicago areas, and beyond.
Known for her calming presence and personalized approach, Rachel creates a relaxed experience where you can truly enjoy the moment and feel like the best version of yourself.
With a background in theatrical and editorial artistry, she brings both creativity and precision to every look. Whether you’re walking down the aisle, attending a special event, or investing in yourself, her approach is always the same: elevated, intentional, and completely tailored to you.
Specializing in soft glam, sensitive-skin friendly makeup, and timeless bridal beauty.
My Approach 🤍
My artistry is rooted in a “skin-first” philosophy—where the goal isn’t to cover, but to enhance.
You can expect:
- Glowy, breathable skin
- Seamless blending and soft definition
- A look that still feels like you
- A calm, elevated getting-ready experience
This is makeup that translates beautifully both in person and on camera—without feeling heavy or overdone.
Recent Bridal & Event Beauty:
Each appointment includes a personalized consultation, skin prep, and professional application using high-performance products for long-lasting, photo-ready results.
Makeup & Skincare Services
Every service is designed to enhance your features while keeping your skin looking real, luminous, and refined:
Bridal
Radiant, skin-focused soft-glam designed to photograph beautifully, last all day, and still feel effortlessly like you.
Special Event
Elevated soft-glam makeup for engagements, photoshoots, festivals, and special occasions where you want to look polished, glowing, and confident.
Makeup Lessons
Personalized, hands-on lessons designed to help you feel confident recreating your everyday or soft glam look.
Skin Analysis + Healing
A results-driven, skin-first approach focused to barrier repair, long-term glow, and healthy, balanced skin.
📍 Serving Aurora IL & Surrounding Areas
I am based in Aurora, Illinois and serve clients throughout:
- Chicago
- Naperville
- Geneva
- St. Charles
- Batavia
- Oswego
On-location services are available for all bookings to make your experience seamless and stress-free. I additionally host occasional pop-up events in Chicago for festivals and other city events.
Why choose Rachel Marie Glam?
Loved by Brides & Clients Across Chicagoland
“I was so stressed the morning of my wedding. My skin was freaking out and I had so many emotions. Rachel just made me feel so comfortable in my own skin, and as she did my makeup so much anxiety went away.”
-Bridal Client, Aurora, IL
“I love having Rachel do my makeup for festivals. It feels so nice to relax and have my makeup done by her. Eyeshadow looks never miss.”
-Festival Client, Lollapalooza, Chicago, IL
“I don’t usually wear a lot of makeup, and Rachel gave me a look that was so perfectly elevated while still feeling like myself. I was amazed!!”
-Special Event Client, Oswego, IL
Let’s create your dream makeup look
If you’re searching for a makeup artist in Aurora, IL or the surrounding Fox Valley area, I’d love to work with you.
I take a limited number of bookings each season to ensure every client receives a calm, personalized experience.