Cora Downing NWI Makeup Artist

Cora Downing NWI Makeup Artist

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I am a licensed aesthetician and certified Makeup Artist and certified eyebrow microblading technici I attended to Make-up First school in Chicago IL.

I am a licensed aesthetician and certified Makeup Artist highly skilled specializing in bridal, special occasion, photo shoot, production, TV Film and Print. and Mario Tricoci University. I took the following classes, basic makeup I, basic makeup II, Media Makeup HD, Media Runway, Editorial fashion and theatrical Makeup. I have also been trained and certified through Sephora. I worked at Sephora for more than a year until I decided to finally make my dream, of owning my own store, become a reality! My inspiration for the name comes from my children Isabella and Giovanni, they inspire me to work harder every day. I continue to further my education on a constant basis, staying current on all of the latest trends.

09/19/2026

She’s a natural beauty ✨ This morning, I created a timeless, elegant makeup look that enhanced her natural features while keeping everything soft, fresh, and effortlessly beautiful. 🤍

Photos from Cora Downing NWI Makeup Artist's post 09/19/2026

She’s a natural beauty ✨ This morning, I created a timeless, elegant makeup look that enhanced her natural features while keeping everything soft, fresh, and effortlessly beautiful.

Photos from Cora Downing NWI Makeup Artist's post 09/17/2026

From high school dances to her wedding day… what a beautiful full circle moment.

I’ve had the privilege of doing her makeup since she was in high school, and now I had the honor of being part of such a special and unforgettable day in her life. Watching her transform into such a stunning bride was truly so special. 🥹✨

She was absolutely breathtaking!

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your beautiful love story. It means more than you know.

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09/16/2026

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09/16/2026

I’ve had the pleasure of doing her makeup since she was young, and now years later, I get to continue being part of her beauty journey. It truly means so much when clients grow with you and continue to trust you with their beauty.

Today’s look:
✨ Korean Lash Lift
✨ Brow Wax
✨ Hybrid Brow Tint

A soft, polished, effortless look that enhances her natural beauty.

Photos from Cora Downing NWI Makeup Artist's post 09/11/2026

Before & After Enhancing Her Natural Beauty

This beautiful bridesmaid is the perfect example of why I believe makeup should enhance your features, not change who you are.

She was already naturally beautiful, and my goal was simply to highlight what was already there enhancing her eyes, complexion, and natural features while keeping her looking and feeling like herself.

Because you don’t need to change your features to feel beautiful. Sometimes, the most beautiful makeup is the kind that lets your natural beauty shine through.

Timeless. Soft. Elegant. Still you. 🤍

09/10/2026

She wanted to maintain a very natural brow shape, so we kept the shaping soft and natural with a gentle brow wax, followed by a Hybrid Brow tint. 🤎

The goal was to enhance her natural brows while keeping the color soft, natural, and beautifully toned nothing too harsh or overdone.

09/10/2026

✨ Korean Lash Lift + lash tint

A beautiful lift for a naturally wide-awake look! 🤍

The Korean Lash Lift technique creates a soft, clean, and long-lasting curl while enhancing the natural shape of your lashes. Perfect if you want beautifully lifted lashes without extensions.

✨ Natural-looking lift
✨ Opens and brightens the eyes
✨ Enhances your natural lashes
✨ Low-maintenance beauty

Sometimes you don’t need more lashes—you just need to make the ones you have stand out. 🤍

📩 Message me to book your Korean Lash Lift appointment!
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Photos from Cora Downing NWI Makeup Artist's post 09/10/2026

Congratulations to my beautiful bride! 🤍✨ It was such an honor to be part of your special day and to have the opportunity to do your makeup, as well as the beautiful bridal party.

You were absolutely stunning, and I’m so grateful you trusted me to be part of such a meaningful moment. Wishing you and your husband a lifetime filled with love, happiness, laughter, and beautiful memories. 🥂💍

Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your beautiful love story. Congratulations, beautiful bride! 🤍✨

09/10/2026

From natural beauty to a beautiful soft glam transformation

She already had such beautiful features, so my goal was to enhance them while keeping everything elegant, timeless, and true to her.

Soft, glowing skin, beautifully defined eyes, and a touch of glam to bring everything together. 🤍

Thank you for trusting me with your beautiful face! It was such a pleasure getting you ready.

Makeup by Cora Maria Downing
📍 Northwest Indiana
💄 Bridal • Special Events • Photoshoots • Soft Glam

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