Makeup artists

Makeup artists in the Philippines

Updated 5 November 2026

Makeup artists in the Philippines quote hourly rates from about ₱300 for beginners to ₱7,500 for seasoned professionals, while wedding looks are often priced per person. Prices differ between Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City and Makati, so describe your event on BlaBlaPrice to get current offers.

Bridal and event prices

Wedding quotes are often built per face. An upcoming artist quotes about ₱4,000 to ₱10,000 for a single bridal look, an established one about ₱12,000 to ₱30,000, and each bridesmaid or family member is commonly charged ₱1,500 to ₱5,000. Some studios quote per head instead, for example ₱2,500 for hair and makeup, ₱1,500 for makeup only and ₱1,000 for male grooming, so ask exactly what each price includes.

Rules, registration and receipts

Freelance artists register with the BIR, the national tax office, and one guide cites a ₱500 registration fee, so ask whether the artist can issue an official receipt for your payment. Training ranges from short certificate courses to advanced programmes, so a portfolio and proof of training are a practical way to check experience before you pay a deposit.

Heat, humidity and timing

The Philippines is tropical, with hot weather all year and a wet and a dry season instead of winter and summer, so there is no quiet season to wait for. Humidity and rain affect how long makeup lasts, so for outdoor events ask for long-wear products and a touch-up kit. For a wedding, book a trial session a few weeks ahead so you can see the look in daylight before the day.

What to put in your request

Say how many people need makeup, the hairstyle you want, the date and time, and whether the artist should travel to you, since many charge a call-out fee. Name your district, such as Makati, Quezon City or Cebu City, and say whether you want a trial look and how much you expect to spend per person or per hour. Mention the makeup style you want, for example natural, bridal or stage, so artists can quote the right look.

Requests are free for buyers. You describe the event in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice, and you can add a photo of the look you like. The AI asks for missing details, looks through studios' websites and price lists in the Philippines, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. Start with a request on BlaBlaPrice, or see hairdressing if you also need your hair done.