Katie
“When I did my photo shoot, I debated on including having my makeup done. I’m so glad I decided to go for it, because Joyce did a great job! She listened to exactly what I requested, while making suggestions in a respectful, non-pushy manor. I felt so glamorous, but I still felt like myself. Her makeup highlighted my features while not turning me into someone else. It also boosted my confidence for the photo shoot. She was also kind enough to leave behind some makeup for touch ups throughout the shoot. After the photo shoot experience, Joyce is my go-to makeup artist in Tokyo! Her friendly attitude and expert skills make her the perfect choice! I can’t wait to work with her again.”
—Katie, USA/Japan
Emily
“I have never felt so beautiful in my life! If you are looking for an MUA who is professional, creative and incredibly skilled, you need to book Joyce. As someone who doesn’t wear makeup often, I appreciated her guidance throughout the process. She asked me questions about my preferences, gave recommendations based on her knowledge and explained each of her products. I wanted a retro style, reminiscent of Twiggy. The end result was bold, yet soft, and flawlessly executed. I was so happy with the experience and absolutely loved the finished look. I highly recommend Joyce!”
—Emily, USA
Annie Shoko
“Joyce did an amazing job for our engagement photo shoot!
She did my makeup and I loved everything in the process.
She first asked me how I wanted to look, and then perfectly did my makeup. I appreciated that she asked me questions like “How can I fix the look for you to like it?” after finishing my makeup, which made it so easy for me to tell her my detailed requests.
In addition, she’s not only professional, but also fun to talk to! I really enjoyed the conversation with her.
I’m sure anyone will have a great time with her, and she’ll be the best help for your special event!”
—Annie, Japan
Eli
“I had my makeup done by Joyce for a couples photo shoot in March this year. Joyce is very friendly, easy to talk to and also happily answered some questions about skincare that I had.
She brought a variety of products and did the makeup according to my requests. I was very happy with the result and it looks really nice on the photos. My husband loved the look as well! If you are looking for an English-speaking makeup artist in Tokyo, you found the right person. Definitely also check her Instagram, where she posts stunning creative make-up looks.”
—Eli, Germany
Bruna & Gerald
“Joyce is a fantastic professional. She did our makeup and hair for our pre-wedding photoshoot, and we could not be happier with the results. Our appointment was in the morning, but our makeup and hair lasted throughout the late evening. At the end of the night I didn’t want take it off!
You can see from her portfolio that she is skilled, but she is also kind, empathetic and generally just a great person to work with. She is not the kind of person who does the same thing for everyone, and she takes a lot of care in getting to knowing you and your preferences beforehand. That clearly shows results, as the whole process with her seems to really be tailored for you. You can expect a perfect combination of professionalism with a pleasant and friendly personality - great to be around with!”
— Bruna Luise, Brazil/Japan; @bruna_luise on IG
What More Clients Are Saying
“Joyce was absolutely the best make-up artist I could have wished for on my special day, she went well above and beyond what I expected and helped me feel like a princess on my wedding day. She accentuated my favourite features, concealed my tired eyes from barely sleeping the night before, and amazingly my make up still looked immaculate even after the many tears I shed throughout my wedding day! I absolutely adored the look she put together for me and I could walk down the aisle feeling truly beautiful and confident! Thank you Joyce for helping me be at my best, not only on the exterior but also your reassuring presence on my wedding day helped calm my nerves, it really wouldn't have been the same without you. My bridesmaids also had their make up done by Joyce and they were thrilled with their looks and how Joyce had tailored everything perfectly to them. I highly recommend you to book Joyce for your special day too!”
— Emma Basset, UK/Japan, @bassettts.bouken on IG
“Joyce truly exceeded our expectations in preparing my friend and me for our recent concert! Her exceptional talent and creativity shone through in her work. Additionally I also appreciated her professionalism and meticulous attention to hygiene. Joyce's expertise made our concert experience even more memorable, and I can't recommend her highly enough!”
— Katrina O., NC, United States
“Joyce was so thorough and kind throughout the booking and actual makeup application on the scheduled date! I knew I was in good hands after reading through her contract, and felt secure in trusting her vision and process. I would definitely look to book her again if I need professional makeup again! Thanks Joyce!”
— Eleen, California, USA
Brittni
“I’ve had my makeup done twice before, but I’ve always been nervous about people getting close to my skin. I don’t like people being able to see my acne scars and large pores, especially up close. Joyce made me feel very comfortable as she was doing my makeup for a kimono shoot. She asked how I wanted to get my makeup done, and I told her that I wanted something with some pop and she delivered. She went above and beyond my expectations. I even teared up at the reveal (no mascara or eyelashes were lost in the process). I haven’t felt good about myself for some time, and she had me feeling like I was ready to take on the world with my amazing eyelashes. Joyce was such a breath of fresh air to be around! She has an amazing skill and made the whole process of getting makeup done much more enjoyable. I can’t recommend her enough.”
Katrina
“Joyce truly exceeded our expectations in preparing my friend and me for our recent concert! Her exceptional talent and creativity shone through in her work. Additionally I also appreciated her professionalism and meticulous attention to hygiene. Joyce's expertise made our concert experience even more memorable, and I can't recommend her highly enough!”
Cristine Akemi
“When I booked a kimono experience I knew I would like to wear makeup, since it compliments kimono very well. Joyce’s Instagram feed is so much fun with the pictorial and stylish makeup, but what made me feel confident about booking full makeup with her for the kimono experience were her clients’ highlights.
I’ve worn full makeup a couple of times before and sometimes it was different from my expectations but not in a good way. I’m Japanese-Brazilian and not every makeup artist knows how to work with Asian facial features (monolid eyes specifically). I could see through Joyce's clients' pics that her makeup style is very pretty (for my taste) and could feel that she knows a lot about Western and Asian makeup differences so she is able to emphasize both looks. During the morning of the photo shoot, it was hard for me to choose the kimono because there were so many options and it took some time, but in the end I went with an antique style. Joyce patiently waited for me and suggested a retro glam makeup with red lips, and it was perfect with the kimono!
When Joyce was doing the makeup I couldn’t see my face because there was no mirror in front of me, but I was not nervous about the result. We were talking about life in Japan and makeup products and I felt comfortable, even though it was our first time meeting each other. She applies the makeup in a very gentle and delicate way. But what impressed me the most was her way of manipulating the makeup products. She uses very clean instruments and a lot of them are disposable ones. She disinfected all the ones that were not disposable before using them again. Since we live in stressful times when it comes to disinfection, before we started I was a bit apprehensive about not wearing a mask and being touched by another person, but Joyce is so clean and polite that I felt secure and at ease.
And in the end when I looked into the mirror I was so happy! The smokey eyes were just on point with long false lashes and red lips. I felt so so so beautiful!!! After the photo shoot I met my husband at Ueno Park and he took some more pictures of me, the makeup went really well with western clothes too.
Thank you Joyce for the makeup! I wish I can be in your chair again soon!”
Lina C.
“After living in Japan for three years, I had decided to book a professional Kimono photo shoot for my 40th birthday. For my 30th birthday, I had had a professional portrait taken of me without any makeup whatsover. This time I had made up my mind on getting professional makeup before the photo shoot.
I am a bit embarrassed to say that this was my first time of having my make lup done at all... Thinking of it, it may even have been the first time of wearing more makeup than just some mascara, a bit of eyeshadow and soft lipstick. I admit I felt slightly uneasy about the experience ahead. Obviously the whole situation of the pandemic didn’t really help me relax. Still, I absolutely wanted to go through with the picture session. For my future grandkids, so to speak.
And I couldn’t have been more lucky in terms of my makeup artist! Joyce very understandingly allowed me to bring along my own products from home, but didn’t even need to use anything I brought. Her dealing with the hygiene requirements for the pandemic also showed amazing care and attention to detail.
She immediately saw the type of skin and colors she needed to use in order to bring out my natural colors in their best light. And honestly, getting my makeup done by Joyce ended up being one of my favorite parts in getting ready for the photo shoot. Her kind and unassuming presence allowed me to relax and just enjoy the anticipation of what my face would look like once she was done. And boy did I look stunning! I got so many positive compliments on a first picture, when I showed it to my friends.
Joyce always asked for my permission before using any product and continuously explained the products she was using for me. I ended up trusting her entirely while she used her preferred products for my makeup.
The whole procedure simply felt right and comfortable. And most importantly, my slightly sensitive skin was happy all day and the following day as well.
I am really hopeful that I will have another chance to let Joyce work her magic on my face! I would also love to book a personal class with her to study how to properly apply makeup myself.”
Cristina G.
“I couldn’t imagine getting my makeup done by anyone other than Joyce. Her process is professional, personable, and enjoyable from start to finish. She’s considerate of her clients and the look they to want achieve, whether it’s for a work party or a wedding; she is always respectful of the client’s comfort levels and preferences. She is wonderful at collaborating with you in order to customize a look that is comfortable for her clients. The times I have gotten my makeup done by Joyce, I never felt pressured to go with a certain look or color palette; she listens to her clients and adjusts to their needs accordingly. Working with Joyce is always stress-free, from the makeup trials to the day of the event. I never experienced any worry or panic about how the final look would turn out. Additionally, Joyce’s range of products and application are both stunning and of high quality. The end result is always a look I love and can’t wait to wear out! Joyce is my favorite makeup artist, and I highly recommend her services. You will be completely mesmerized and satisfied by her artistry!”
Ana B.
“During the past 12 years, I’ve been wanting to learn how to do my makeup properly. However, no matter how much I tried, I didn’t become skilled enough. Indeed, I had the feeling that the makeups I was trying to replicate were not a good fit for me (different facial features, colours that didn’t flatter me, and so on).
I met Joyce at a photo shoot and she was so patient and so professional that I knew immediately that I wanted to have a private lesson with her. After exchanging our contact details, it was super easy to book a 1:1 with Joyce as she is very flexible.
The day of the lesson she arrived on time and we went though my makeup stash to see what products and colours to use. Then, she proceeded to teach me how to actually do the look - she does half of your face step by step and you follow each of the steps in the other half. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow, and I had a lot of fun during the class.
I cannot recommend her enough- I have been doing my makeup almost daily since our lesson (even for going 10 min to the conbini, no joke!) And I feel more confident than ever! Thanks for the ego boost, Joyce!
Nicole Ashley
“Working with Joyce was a wonderful experience! I have very sensitive and reactive skin, so I don’t usually wear a lot of makeup. Joyce was very accommodating throughout the entire process! She consulted with me about which products she planned to use and made sure I was comfortable with everything. Because of her great communication, the day of makeup application went very smoothly. I’ve gotten my makeup done professionally a few times but Joyce’s work was my favorite, by far. Other artists I’ve worked with have been afraid of my sensitive skin, but Joyce worked with it, which made such a difference. The end result was elegant, did not feel heavy at all, and most importantly, my skin had no irritation whatsoever! I would highly recommend Joyce to anyone!”
For more reviews and before-and-after photos, please visit @_ritual.beauty_ and find them in the saved highlights, under “Clients I,” through “Clients IV.”
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