Event Cosmetics

Number 1: their skin treatments are next-level amazing. It took my skin from troubled to terrific. I’ve also bought loads of makeup from them. I love supporting a local, BIPOC, woman-owned and operated business. The quality of the makeup is fantastic and the price is reasonable. Katherine and Rockett are both fun to talk to. The shop is a beautiful little jewel box. What more could you want?

Katherine is so incredibly talented. She’s a professional and does everything with love. She loves what she does and loves people which makes it so much fun and easy getting your facial. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in what she does. I tell everyone about her. From hair to facials. She does them all in her cute space located Downtown Portland! My friend has eczema and psoriasis. Katherine was able to give her a glowing facial. After two weeks of not seeing my friend her skin wasn’t peeling like it used to and for the first time I noticed that huge difference!! Incredible results! I also got pca acne products from Event Cosmetics and am so glad I did! They work wonderfully. Thank you to the most talented beautiful lady!

I do not wear a lot of makeup but sometimes I have to for special occasions. Katherine and her team of artists are amazing and always know exactly the right products and application to deal with whatever skin disaster I am facing on those days. She also is in touch with a gazillion brilliant hair stylists and can put together a team for just about any need - huge law office photo shoot? Check. Wedding in Seattle, Portland, or Bend? TV appearance at 6am? Check. Katherine was a national artist for Prescriptives for 20 years before EC so she knows her custom blends. I wholeheartedly recommend EC to my friends and clients, and use her services whenever I can.

My go to place for makeup. I try to shop sustainably locally and vegan, and many of their products are cruelty-free, and Event Cosmetics is POC/woman owned too! Katherine and her team are simply lovely, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more wonderful team. Their makeup has basic, no frills packaging, so I was surprised at the quality initially, but it’s clear Katherine designs the product with function in mind and not aesthetic based on packaging. The foundation/cover up shade range is extensive I’m quite fair with pink undertones, I struggle to find a match that isn’t yellow and their lipsticks and glosses are creative and eye-catching. In particular I’ve been really happy with the products from the City of Roses line, which was formulated to raise money for Rose Haven shelter. The overnight mask smells sooooo good, and has done wonders for my skin—I also used it when I got a sunburn and it worked great for that. The glowy moisturizer from the same line has replaced my GlamGlow, and the Ph-balancing lipstick changes color to be a perfect match. Ive also had a few facials by Katherine, and a lash tint. She is kind, funny, and gentle during services, and takes a lot of pride in making you feel great. I’ve been using their products for almost three years now! I wish I could give EC more stars.

Katherine and her team of artists are exceptional at their craft. They are extremely meticulous and detailed in the work they create and clients love working with them. Every bride we have referred to Event Cosmetics has been extremely impressed and satisfied with the service they received.

We use the artists from Event Cosmetics for all of our on-air needs at OPB-TV and they are wonderful. They are always prepared and willing to adjust to the needs of time, budget and/or taste of the client. Katherine and her crew are perfectionists, but also know the needs of TV production and are always ready to adjust/touch up anything at the last minute Even when it's something to do with jewelry, clothing or other needs outside of their responsibility. We trust and count on them exclusively!

The owner Catherine is an absolute wonderful person with a great gift in cosmetics...would highly recommend this store as a perfect place to take your loved ones..

Katherine and her team are always ready and willing to make me fabulous for anything- from work to Halloween. Their line of products is, hands down, the best I've ever used. It's a good feeling knowing I'll never have to test out cosmetics again. Thank you, Katherine!