Editorial & Special FX Makeup

Editorial & Special Effects Makeup in Miami

Creative, editorial, and special effects makeup by Carolina Ramirez. With editorial-level artistry, including the full makeup and hair for Miss Universe 2024 in Miami, Carolina brings character, avant-garde, and transformation work to photoshoots, productions, and events across South Florida.

Beauty makeup is only part of what Carolina does. From special effects and character transformation to avant-garde color and cover-worthy editorial looks, she creates polished, camera-ready creative work, in studio or on location.

Editorial-level artistry

When Miss Universe 2024 needed a flawless look for a Miami gala, Wondrous Look delivered. That same editorial eye goes into every creative project, whether it is a clean beauty editorial or a high-impact special effects transformation.

Read the Miss Universe 2024 feature

Halloween & character looks

Every October, Carolina creates everything from elegant spooky glam to full character transformations with SFX. Halloween dates book up fast, so lock yours in early. Whether subtle or dramatic, your look is built with professional, long-wearing products.

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What we create

  • Editorial and photoshoot makeup
  • Character and special effects (SFX)
  • Halloween and costume transformation
  • Fantasy, avant-garde, and creative color
  • Theatrical and stage makeup
  • Face and body painting
  • Prosthetics and wound or beauty effects
  • Music video, film, and production looks

Editorial & creative work

Miss Universe 2024 editorial look in MiamiEditorial makeup for a photoshootEditorial glam makeup

Expanded special effects and character portfolio available on request.

Frequently asked questions

Do you do prosthetics and special effects makeup?
Yes. From wounds and character transformation to avant-garde and fantasy looks, Carolina works with professional, skin-safe, long-wearing products, tailoring the intensity to your vision.
Do you work with photographers and productions?
Yes. Carolina works on editorials, lookbooks, music videos, film, and agency productions, plus styled shoots. Tell us about the project for a day-rate quote.
Can you create a custom Halloween or costume look?
Absolutely. From spooky glam to a full SFX character, we design the look to your idea. Book early, October dates sell out.
Do you travel for editorial and event work?
Yes. Carolina works on location across Miami and South Florida, and also hosts shoots and trials at the studio.

Testimonials

Words from Our Clients

4.9 out of 5 from 118 verified reviews

“Highly recommended: natural and perfect makeup work. I loved it!”

Yoryi Bellota Lara

Makeup Client · viaGoogle

“Carolina did an amazing job with my makeup. I was visiting from out of town and she was responsive and professional. Highly recommend!!”

Shaina Theis

Makeup Client · viaGoogle

“Carolina did an amazing job. She was professional, meticulous, and communicated effectively. She did exactly what I asked for and I absolutely loved it. It lasted the whole night too!”

Rivky S.

Event Makeup · viaThumbtack

“Carolina was absolutely amazing! She exceeded my expectations. I looked stunning and everybody complimented my makeup. Would definitely recommend, and I will be back!”

Jessica C.

Event Makeup · viaThumbtack

“I had an amazing experience, she is the best make up artist ever. She takes her time and is incredibly professional, a wonderful human being and a skilled artist at her craft.”

Imarah R.

Makeup Client · viaThumbtack

“I was nervous about looking too done, but the makeup looked so natural and I was incredibly pleased with my look. She has a wonderful eye for color and she is worth every penny.”

Natalia W.

Makeup Client · viaThumbtack

Have a creative project in mind?

Tell us about your shoot, production, or event and Carolina will personally reach out within 24 hours.

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