Makeup by Kriola
Makeup Artist · Rhode Island

Makeup is meant to magnify the beauty that already exists

Malissa applying blush to a smiling client
Portrait of makeup artist Malissa Bowman
Meet the artist

Malissa Bowman

I'm Malissa, and for 20 years I've been helping women look and feel their best for every occasion. My style is all about enhancing your natural features. Glowing skin, brows that frame and perfectly blended eyeshadow are my signature.

I'm a graduate of The Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics, a licensed esthetician and a certified makeup artist. My work has taken me from salons and spas to fashion shows, bridal shows and countless weddings. I love the creativity of this art, but the best part is seeing how the results change the way a woman sees herself.

Services & pricing

Looks & lessons for every occasion

Bride, mother and bridesmaid with coordinated berry lips

Bridal party

$125 per person

Flower girls (under 13) · $50

For mothers and bridesmaids. Lashes included.

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Glowing skin with a gold eye and teal liner

Special event

$100

Proms, galas, birthdays and more. Lashes included.

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Malissa smiling and holding up a hand mirror at her makeup station

Makeup class

$85 per person

Minimum of 4 people

A hands-on class of about 2 hours, with a complimentary glass of wine and a charcuterie board. Everyone goes home with a personal face chart and a success guide.

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One-on-one with Malissa

Your face.
Your products.
Your routine.

Private makeup consult

$200 1:1 lesson (90–120 min)
$100 Makeup shopping (90–120 min)

Book both for $250

Learn the techniques that suit your face, then shop for the products that suit your skin. You'll leave with a personal product list and a step-by-step routine.

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Portfolio

Recent work

More on Instagram @kriola_mua
Bronzed glow with soft winged liner, rosy cheeks and a glossy pink lip Bride with soft bronze eyes and a nude lip, getting ready in curlers Soft champagne shimmer eye with full lashes and a rosy nude lip Warm glowing skin with defined lashes and a terracotta lip Classic red lip with defined lashes against a brick wall Soft glam with a shimmering champagne lid and glossy nude lip Bronze shimmer eye with full lashes and a glossy pink lip Editorial look with winged liner and a red lip, lying in the grass
Kind words

What clients say

Malissa made my makeup consultation fun and personal. She chose products that matched my skin tone and style, saved me time and money, and left me confident in every purchase. I absolutely recommend her!
Erica S.
My friends and I wanted a girls' night to perfect our makeup, and Malissa made it so special: drinks, treats, music and one-on-one guidance for each of us. I still use her techniques and feel so much more confident.
Trish E.
Makeup by Kriola gift card
Gift cards

Give the gift of feeling beautiful

Gift cards can be used toward any service, from a special event look to a makeup class with friends.

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Sent by email, with your personal message
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Redeemable toward any service
Let's connect

Let's create something beautiful together

Whether it's your wedding day, a night out or an evening of learning with your girls, I would love to be part of it. Share a few details and I'll personally reach out to talk through your vision and my availability.

I can't wait to meet you.