"She made everything stress-free, very professional, and made all my girls look incredible! It was a joy to spend that morning with Ali!" - Katlyn Larrieu 10/27/18

Ali Pennington

Makeup Artist
​Office Assistant 

Specialties: Makeup Artist for Bridal, Fashion and Commercial.  

With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Ali brings a calming energy, a keen eye for detail, and a love for glowing, photo-ready skin to every wedding morning. She’s been a valued member of the Cotton Rouge & Company team for about 8 years, and her specialty? Bridal makeup that feels like you, only elevated.
Ali has loved makeup for as long as she can remember. Her mission is simple but powerful: to uplift and empower her clients through makeup-- and to make it fun while she’s at it. Her signature look is built around perfected skin that matches seamlessly, a glowy blush moment, and the brows of your dreams. She tailors every look to the individual, asking thoughtful questions to ensure her client feels like the best version of themselves—whether walking down the aisle or stepping in front of the camera.
Ali’s must-haves? Rose water (she swears by Mario Badescu for the ultimate skin prep), MAC Studio Fix Powder, and Mineralize Skinfinish Blush for that chef’s kiss of a cheek glow. Oh, and if you haven’t discovered the power of eyebrow gel yet—she’s about to change your life.

When she’s not creating flawless skin and fierce brows, Ali’s likely hiking, exploring backroads, indulging in a sweet treat, or herding her pack of pets (yes, plural). She’s also a lover of art, music, and traveling, and she has a tattoo of her dog Sadie riding a surfboard—ask her about it!
Celebrity dream client? Anyone kind, respectful, and fun to talk to.
Favorite treat? Iced matcha, hands down.
Words to live by?
"Do unto others as you would have done to you," and of course, “If you can’t love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else?” – RuPaul.

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