Karina is such a rock star. From the moment I met her I found her to be warm, welcoming, and compassionate. I was impressed that she was punctual and prepared when I arrived for my appointment. She has an eye for skin tones and she knew immediately what products would work best for me. She worked effortlessly on my make-up and when she finished, I looked like a better, younger version of myself. I felt beautiful and confident throughout the night. The products she used were perfect and felt great on my skin. I highly recommend Karina for her expertise, professionalism, and passion for her work.                - Holly, 2022

Karina Horton

Makeup Artist, Hair Artist

Specialties: Bridal, Portrait, Fashion & Glamour Makeup & Hair. 

With 8 years in the beauty industry and 5 years on the Cotton Rouge & Company team, Karina has built a name for herself as the queen of effortless elegance. Her signature style? That timeless, soft bridal glam that makes you feel like the most radiant, confident version of yourself--never masked, always elevated.Karina’s journey began in skincare and product consulting, but it wasn’t long before clients kept asking her to apply their makeup. With every brush stroke, she realized this was more than artistry—it was about transformation, confidence, and creating moments that matter.

Karina specializes in natural, radiant bridal looks and soft-glam makeup that enhances your features without overpowering them. Her clients often say, “I still look like me—just the best version.” Whether it’s a wedding day or special event, she’s known for creating calm, joyful environments (and always having a solid glam playlist queued up).
Go-to products in her kit include:
Maybelline Super Stay in Seductress – the perfect long-lasting lip for every skin tone
Limelife by Alcone Foundation – flawless, breathable coverage for all skin types
Makeup by Mario Cream Bronzer – melts into skin for that natural sunkissed glow
Plus an underrated fave? Loose setting powder from RCMA—lightweight, blurring, and beautifully skin-like.

Ride-or-die beauty hack?
A skincare mask spatula for applying mascara. Yes, you read that right. “It keeps lids clean, saves your eye makeup, and it’s a total game-changer for hooded eyes!”

Wedding morning treat? A French vanilla coffee—hot or iced, depending on the season.
Dream celeb client? Carrie Underwood, hands down. “She’s elegant, radiant, and has that timeless bridal vibe I love to create.”
Unexpected fun fact? She can glam a bride one day and turn compost the next—and loves both equally.
Personal mantra:
“Excuses don’t build empires.”

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