Meet your makeup artist
Finn Mauritzen
As a certified makeup artist serving Northern Virginia and the Washington D.C. metro area, Finn Mauritzen provides every client with two things: talent rooted in years of industry experience and a passion for the transformative power of natural makeup. Whether preparing a new bride for her wedding day, a corporate CEO for his next headshot or talent for a commercial shoot, Finn offers on-site makeup services that leave clients feeling confident in their looks!
Finn’s extensive work in health and beauty has taken her around the globe. During her time with Royal Caribbean International, she provided five-star services for Steiner Leisure Limited’s maritime spas. In Ireland, she managed a five-star spa at the exclusive Killarney Park Hotel. And in America, she managed two beauty stores for Origins and L’Occitane, and served as operations manager for a Revel Medspa.
Taking a step away from the beauty industry for a few years, she worked as an Associate Producer. Gaining experience onset, working with a production team along with learning makeup techniques for 4K cameras.
In 2016 she started Blush Away Makeup, LLC. With many years of experience in the beauty industry, plus her experience in the video production field, Finn can provide makeup services that work for every skin type and has the knowledge to know what makeup is best for video and still photography.
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Education
2016
Esthetic Institute
Vienna, Virginia
2000-2002
Cork College of Commerce
Cork City, County Cork, Ireland
Makeup Artistry
I.T.E.C.diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
I.T.E.C.diploma in Stress Management
I.T.E.C. diploma in Diet & Nutrition
I.T.E.C. diploma in Aromatherapy
I.T.E.C. diploma in Reflexology
I.T.E.C. diploma in Sports Massage
I.T.E.C. diploma in Massage Therapy
Awards & Nominations
Wedding Wire Couples Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
Partial Client list
Washingtonian
Smithsonian
M&T Bank
Washington Commanders
Kennedy Center
American Heart Association
National Parks Foundation
WMATA: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
American Kidney Fund
Volkswagon
Inova Health Systems
Cisco
Capital One Bank
Tatler
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Amazon Web Services
Stride
MedStar Health
Home Depot
Trex
Wondrium
Wells + Associates
Nera
George Washington University
Rockin Protein
Kaiser Permanente
National Fishing and wildlife Association
FEDS protection
Metto
Amwell
Virginia Bride
Middleburg Life