Makeup By Rick Bancroft

There are so many good things to say about Rick, I just don’t know where to start. First of all, he really knows how to make a client feel comfortable. He’s funny, and if you ask, he’ll gladly share makeup tips with you along the way!
He takes the time to listen to what the client wants, and delivers a face that is beyond beautiful. Best part, the makeup STAYS on your face!
Whether you need event makeup, makeup for photos, weddings, etc. Rick is the man! I felt so beautiful the day he skated my face, I was half tempted to not wash my face!

I went for a two hour lesson this week. I found Mr Bancroft to be very professional and highly knowledgable. He put me at ease early with his pleasant personality. I was impressed at his recommendation of product and also how he used as much of my existing product as was possible. I felt his style educated and empowered me to tackle some of my fear areas on my own. I would also recommend for special occasions. He is certainly a resource for those looking to expand their knowledge or look beautiful for a special event.

Wow, what took me so long to do this? I had a make-​up lesson with Rick today and walked away with techniques and tricks that I had never seen or tried. Unlike the make-​up «lessons» I’ve had at cosmetics counters in the past, Rick really TAUGHT me what to do. He would do one side and then coach me while I did the other side. I really learned HOW to apply it and get the results I wanted. And, he sent me home with paperwork as a reminder of what we did, what we used and how we did it. Excellent resource!
After the lesson, we headed to Sephora where he helped me pick out the items missing from my make-​up bag. No hard sell. No «you gotta have this». Just suggestions and guidance on what colors/​products/​brushes I might consider. I walked away confident that I had everything I needed to reproduce the «face» that he had created for me.
As a bonus, Rick is super nice, fun and listens to what you need and want. I would highly recommend that you give him a try. If he can teach this old dog new tricks, I’m sure he can help you too! Call him. Just do it. You’ll be glad you did!

On the day of my engagement photo shoot, the girl that was going to do my make up cancelled 30 minutes before our scheduled time. I called Rick and he was able to squeeze me in. Even though it was last minute he did a thorough job. He listened to what look I was going for and made me look fabulous! My photographer was so impressed that I used him and even said how amazing he is. He is AMAZING and well worth the money! I will be using him again in the future for sure! Thank you Rick! Love ya!

First time I’ve ever had a real makeup lesson. Rick was amazing. Very approachable and he made it very easy to understand the tricks for making your makeup look so flawless… even with my imperfect skin!
I wish I had done this a long time ago. He is so talented. My makeup has never looked like what he was able to accomplished. I always wondered how girls get their foundation and eyes to look so stunning and now I know! Thank you Rick
After the lesson we went to Sephora to do some shopping. Everyone knew him and you could tell they respected and adorned him. He whipped around the huge selection effortless selecting the items that were perfect for me. He was great about telling me what I could keep of my own and what I needed to add. I’ve never been in Sephora and felt so good about it. No thinking, no confusion just the best experience because I was with an expert.
Well I’m a fan obviously. Thanks Rick for your talent and kindness to me. Your the real deal:)!!!

I attended a local fundraiser with my husband last fall and he bid on and won a «makeup session» with Rick for me. My husband has done things like this in the past for me like a surprising me with a complete spa day with a makeover at salons in the past (both in Louisville and in New York City where we moved form), but they have been of little help to actually «teach» me things that I can use day-​to-​day or give me advice on products beyond their own lines. (More to come on that).
I arrived at Rick’s lovely condo with my shameful and outdated makeup bag in tow. Rick and I traded several emails before I arrived so that he could get a sense for what I was interested in. When I arrived he was very easy to talk to and immediately put me at ease (despite my embarrassment that my makeup bag was outdated and in desperate need of help).
He sat me down and started with skin care and provided some guidance about moisturizers and eye cremes (yes, I’m in my 30’s and am afraid to admit that I need wrinkle cream advice). I will admit that I’m completely overwhelmed by the options out there, so I’ve avoided them all. He gave me some advice and gave me some guidance for my next moisturizer purchase.
From there we started talking about what my daily regiment was and how he could assist. I admitted that despite the fact that I wear makeup everyday, I desperately needed a product update and could stand to learn some new «tips» on how to apply. I also stressed that understanding what products are made of and avoiding the «toxic 12» were important to me.
Rick immediately pulled out his (awesome!) makeup kit and gave me a quick lesson on how to go from a simple eye shadow application to something appropriate for work to something applicable for the weekends. He gave me lessons on one eye and then let me try on the other eye. Through this we discussed what products I was interested in updating and upgrading in my makeup bag.
From there he asked if I was up for a shopping trip! I said «of course! I’ve been hoping you would suggest that!» So we headed to Sephora at the mall. From the minute we walked in the door it was obvious that Rick is well known (and respected). Every sales person on the floor came up and warmly greeted him.
The shopping experience was great. Again, Rick helped me navigate the (somewhat frightening) aisles of Sephora to find the right products for me. He isn’t loyal to any one brand and was very up front about what works and what doesn’t. Again, my requirements were avoid the toxic 12 and it must be «travel friendly» (I travel for work so under 3oz’s is key). He gave me options and opinions on what colors worked well with my coloring. He also respected my «I won’t ever use that» feedback.
Overall I couldn’t have been more thrilled with the time I spent with Rick. The past few weeks I’ve felt very sophisticated with my new makeup and new looks and my husband has remarked multiple times, wow… your makeup looks fantastic!
I will use Rick in the future if I have a «special event» and the next time my make-​up bag is feeling dismal and outdated, I will be scheduling an appointment with him! I can’t recommend him enough! It’s obvious he’s doing what he loves and loves what he’s doing. Thanks Rick!

I worked with Rick while doing a dear friend & client of mine’s wedding party! He is an exceptional make-​up artist and his work complimented my work exceptionally well!!! I have worked with numerous make-​up artists but I will have to say he’s THE BEST!!!

I’ve worked with Rick on a couple of occasions; not only is he a fun-​loving, great person, but very much a professional who creates amazing work. As a photographer in the fashion industry I can’t recommend him enough for your event, wedding or publication or photoshoot!

Rick has worked for me on several photoshoots for print magazines and jewelry campaigns. As a fashion photographer who uses artificial lighting, it’s important to me to have the best job possible, as any flaws will show up on camera resulting in additional post processing work for myself.
Rick went beyond my expectations and worked on several models in a short period of time with flawless results and listened to what i wanted with styling, keeping true to the themes of my shoots.
I would use Rick anytime and recommend the same for anyone else looking to have great makeup for a photoshoot, wedding, or special event. After Gladys Magazine hit stores this past month across the Country, I had several messages from people complimenting the makeup of the models and gushing over Ricks flawless work!

Rick did my wedding makeup along with 2 bridesmaids and I was so happy with how we all turned out! He is very responsive, professional and does amazing work! My makeup did not feel heavy and looked great all night. He also convinced my mom to let him do something to her so she wouldn’t looked washed out in photos. She never wears much make up if any, and was nervous having anything done. He charged a fraction of the price and you could tell how happy she was by her smile. She looked amazing and not overdone at all!
We had a blast with him at the salon (he came to where we were having our hair done) and he made the morning easy and fun!