About

The Backstage Makeup Mafia is the brain-child of Maria Comparetto. With over three decades of working as a professional hair & makeup artist in the luxury sector, she has a wealth of experience & has vast insider knowledge of the industry. Maria is well known & revered by all who know & work with her.

Maria's passion & drive for what she does knows no bounds. Her professionalism, discretion & interpersonal skills make her the go to makeup artist for any event.

Over the years, her reputation as a creator,mentor & educator has grown exponentially & her plethora of contacts are diverse & far reaching. She is frequently asked for her trusted recommendations.

Maria is nuturing, enthusiastic & a great leader. Happy to take on any creative project no matter the scale.

Over the years Maria has worked for many established Brands, VIP’s, Jewellery & Fashion Houses, Editorial Elite, Celebrities, Skincare & Cosmetic Companies, Film Premieres and lead prestigious fashion shows & events internationally.

She excels in managing & curating specialist teams from her contacts to suit the clients needs & budget

The Backstage Makeup Mafia also offers comprehensive training direct from the runway straight to the classroom. This bespoke experience is an unrivalled fast-track opportunity to elevating your career in makeup. Maria shares her experience, offering 1-2-1 Sessions & various courses to get you ready to be the best artist you can be!

Matthew Williamson - Fashion Designer

Val Garland - Leading International Makeup Artist

"Maria's makeup always makes the models feel empowered and ready for the runway. She has an ability to make them feel like a better version of themselves. She is a a perfectionist in the designing of makeup looks to flawless execution"

Val Garland - Leading International Makeup Artist

" Maria was an integral part of my core team of makeup artists. We worked on many shows, editorials & campaigns together...her expertise stood out, which led me to incorporate her into the numerous shows that for Alexander McQueen & many other important shows during our 14 years of working together."

Dominic Skinner - BBC's "Glow Up" Judge & MAC Cosmetics Global Senior Artist

Val Garland - Leading International Makeup Artist

Dominic Skinner - BBC's "Glow Up" Judge & MAC Cosmetics Global Senior Artist

"Maria's passion for makeup & artistry is intoxicating and I felt this from the first time we met about 12 years ago. I was assisting her on a shoot & she welcomed me with open arms. She shared so much knowledge that I left stronger, smarter & more skilled then when I arrived. Not only is an inspirational artist with an eye for colour & detail, that leaves me in awe, but she represents the type of artist that I want to be. An artist who supports, encourages & lifts others as well as smacking them in the face with the most exquisite makeup looks."

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