Phivan Beauty Studio · 001
Orange County · LAEst. 2023By Appointment

Your natural
beauty, glowing
with more radiance.

Wedding, event & portrait makeup across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego — your natural beauty, dialed up to its happiest, brightest, most you.

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01About

Hi, I'm Phivan — your cheerleader with a brush.

"My favorite moment of every job? The second a bride looks up, catches her own eye in the mirror, and laughs. That — right there — is the whole job. Your natural beauty, just a little more lit up."

I'm Phivan, the professionally trained makeup artist behind Phivan Beauty Studio. I've helped many brides, mothers, bridesmaids, and clients across Orange County and Los Angeles look and feel their absolute best on the days that matter most.

I specialize in soft, natural, glowing makeup — the kind that enhances who you already are instead of covering it up. Every appointment gets my full attention, a skin-loving kit of carefully chosen favorites, and the same dedication and professionalism that has kept my chair full and my brides smiling for years.

— Phivan, with love
120+
Happy Brides & bridesmaids
5+
Years of Experience
100%
Satisfaction
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02Services

Find your look — then let's have fun with it.

02 · A

Bridal Beauty

Your wedding-day look, built around the happiest version of you. Skin-loving prep, glowing finish, and a look made to last 14 hours, three lighting changes, and all the happy tears.

  • Pre-wedding consultation
  • In-studio or on-location
  • Touch-up kit to take with you
From$450
02 · B

Bridal Trial

Two fun, low-pressure hours to play, test, and photograph your wedding look together. You'll leave with a clear plan, a happy face, and the calm confidence of knowing exactly what to expect.

  • Two looks tested
  • Photo reference notes
  • Credited toward bridal package
From$150
02 · C

Events & Galas

For galas, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, mothers-of, and bridesmaids who deserve to feel like the main character. Bridal-level glow on a one-hour timeline.

  • 60-minute appointment
  • Skin prep & finish
  • False lashes included
From$200
02 · D

Portrait Beauty

For headshots, brand portraits, maternity sessions and family albums. A radiant, camera-loving finish that looks like you on a really, really good day — never overdone.

  • Photographer-friendly finish
  • On-set touch-ups available
  • HD & 4K tested
From$225
02 · E

Editorial & Press

For magazine, lookbook, campaign, and runway work. Half- and full-day rates available, with a small team I love to bring on for bigger productions.

  • Half-day & full-day rates
  • Team build-out available
  • Print & moving image
From$850
02 · F

The Group

Bridal parties of four or more — bridesmaids, sisters, mothers, and the bride herself. We turn the getting-ready room into the party before the party. On time, on schedule, all smiles.

  • Per person, 4+ minimum
  • Synchronized timeline
  • Travel within 60mi included
From$175

Travel fees may apply — full pricing happily shared after you say hi.

03Bridal

For the bride who's about to marry her person.

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Your wedding day deserves a whole lot of joy.

We'll start with a chat — coffee, FaceTime, voice memos, whatever works — to talk about the feel of your day, your dress, your skin, and the photos of yourself you already adore. We'll also talk about anything that's ever made you side-eye your reflection. Those notes matter just as much.

From there, we'll do a fun trial together and build a clear, happy plan that I execute on the day — same kit, same hand, same energy. You'll glow. You'll laugh. You'll feel like you.

I.
I come to you
Getting-ready suites, family homes, hotels — wherever the party is, I'll be there with coffee, kit, and great playlists.
II.
Camera-loving
Every look is built to glow on camera. I work hand-in-hand with your photographer's lighting from the first product down.
III.
Skin-first, always
Hydrated, happy, well-prepped skin is the secret. We start there — the magic builds on top.
IV.
Made to last
You'll laugh, hug, dance, eat, kiss, ugly-cry. Your face will hold. (Touch-up kit included, just in case.)
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04Portfolio

Selected work, 2023 – present.

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05In Their Words

Kind words from the women who've sat in my chair.

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I cried happy-tears the moment she finished, and my mascara did not move. Phivan made me look like myself on the best day of my life — I have never felt so beautiful or so much fun in a chair.

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Camille N.
Bride · Rancho Las Lomas 2025
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Our getting-ready room turned into the best brunch ever. My bridesmaids, my mom, and I were ready forty-five minutes early and looked radiant in every single photo. Phivan is pure sunshine.

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Lan T.
Bride · Pelican Hill 2024
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I've shot Phivan's work for years and brides always ask for her by name. Her finish is magic on 4K — every face glows, nothing cakes, and the whole room is happier when she's in it.

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Marcus Hale
Photographer · Hale Studios
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I'm 64 and was nervous about being made up for my daughter's wedding. Phivan listened, laughed with me, and made me look like me on my brightest day. I haven't stopped smiling at the photos.

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Susannah R.
Mother-of-the-Bride · 2024
06FAQ

Got questions? I've got happy answers.

01

How far in advance should I book my wedding date?

Most brides reserve me 9–14 months ahead, especially for weekends between April and October — those dates get snapped up fast! If you're shorter on runway, please still reach out. I keep a few dates open each season just for late, lovely inquiries.
02

Do you travel outside Orange County and Los Angeles?

Absolutely — I love a good road trip with my kit! I travel freely across LA County and Orange County (no extra fee within a 60-mile radius of my studio), and I also offer out-of-state travel for destination weddings and editorial work. Travel and lodging are quoted clearly in your proposal. Have somewhere fun in mind? Let's talk!
03

What does a typical bridal timeline look like?

I usually arrive 3 to 3.5 hours before your "ready" time, depending on bridal party size. The bride is always last in the chair — about 60 to 75 minutes — so your glow is at its absolute brightest for first-look and the ceremony.
04

Which products do you use? I have sensitive / acne-prone skin.

I work with a kit full of skin-loving favorites (Westman Atelier, Hourglass, Charlotte Tilbury, Tower 28, Saie). At the trial we'll do a patch test, and I'm happy to adjust around allergies, fragrance sensitivities, breakouts, or active treatments like Accutane. Your skin's comfort comes first — always.
05

Do you offer hair styling as well?

Not personally — but I work with three incredible hair stylists across OC and LA whom I adore sharing a getting-ready room with. I'll happily make an introduction along with your inquiry!
06

What's your cancellation and refund policy?

Bridal dates are reserved with a 30% retainer that is non-refundable but transferable within 18 months — because life happens. Final balance is due two weeks before the event. Trials are individually booked and rescheduling is free up to 72 hours before.
Let's chat · 07

Tell me all about your day!

I reply to every inquiry myself within two business days — with availability, a sample proposal, and a few fun questions to kick things off.

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