Miguel Stapleton, bridal make-up artist and co-founder of Fresh Faced

Founder · Bridal make-up artist

Miguel Stapleton

Calm and centred. Every colour, shade and texture has its place, yet the finished look stays light and effortless.

  • Experience11+ years in bridal
  • Based inLisbon, Portugal
  • Travels toAll of Portugal & abroad
  • Instagram@miguelstapleton

Known for

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His work featured in British VogueVogueJunebug WeddingsThe LaneWedvibes

Portfolio

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Taiwanese bride, porcelain skin make-up by Miguel Stapleton in Lisbon
Natural bridal make-up for African features by Miguel Stapleton
Indian bride, full-coverage make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed, natural bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bride at Pestana Palace, Lisbon, make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Full-coverage bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Korean bride, bronzed make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Natural bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Indian bride, wedding-day make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bridal make-up for African features by Miguel Stapleton
Porcelain skin bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bride on her wedding day, make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bridal make-up for Asian features by Miguel Stapleton
Asian bride in Portugal, natural make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bridal make-up for Asian features by Miguel Stapleton
Natural bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Full-coverage bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bridal make-up for Asian features by Miguel Stapleton
Porcelain skin bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bridal make-up for Asian features by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed natural bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Make-up for Asian features by Miguel Stapleton
Indian bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Indian bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Natural bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Full-coverage bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Full-coverage bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed natural bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed natural bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Full-coverage bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Natural bronzed bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Full-coverage bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bronzed bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Natural bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Full-coverage bridal make-up in Portugal by Miguel Stapleton
Bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Bridal make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Flawless natural wedding make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Destination wedding make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Chinese bride in Portugal, make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Asian bride, bronzed make-up by Miguel Stapleton
Make-up for Asian features by Miguel Stapleton

What brides say

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“Miguel Stapleton is magic. He also did my bridesmaids' makeup — they all looked exquisite. He made everyone feel so comfortable and beautiful.”

Jessica · Florida

“I felt like I had a super calming, laid-back friend in the room with me all the time. Nothing was ever a stress.”

Yan Ong · Malaysia

“He works with every curvature and shape on your face, creating the perfect piece of art.”

Poonam · New York

Get to know Miguel

How booking Miguel works

  1. 01Send your date and venueIt takes two minutes, and you'll receive Miguel's pricing and conditions by email straight away.
  2. 02Miguel confirms availabilityHe replies personally, and a video call is welcome before you decide.
  3. 03Trial, then your wedding dayA trial at your location, a shared schedule for the day, and the same calm hands on the morning.

Real weddings & press

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Wedding at Quinta da Bella Vista, SintraBritish Vogue

A Jewish wedding at Quinta da Bella Vista, Sintra

 Taiwanese bride at Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, LisbonVogue

A timeless elopement at Palácio da Ajuda, Lisbon

 Elopement in the Alentejo countrysideJunebug Weddings

A natural, golden-hour elopement in the Alentejo

 Wedding at Palácio do Freixo, PortoWedvibes

Arab heritage meets baroque at Palácio do Freixo, Porto

Is Miguel free on your date?

Tell us when and where. You'll get his pricing and conditions by email right away, and Miguel will confirm his availability personally.

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