Client testimonials

“I saw Sally Deung, Make up Artist, on some videos about applying make up and immediately warmed to her. Her naturalness & clarity & honesty spoke to me & I was keen to see if I could have a personal Make up Zoom call, so I could go through my make up & how I apply it.
To my delight I found Sally & made contact & we arranged the Zoom.
It was really fantastic & helped me so much for my personal make up queries.
I feel I have made a new friend & I look forward to having regular meetings to help looking after my skin & making the most of my make up. It’s so lovely to know I’ve got my own personal make up professional advisor who really interacts & cares about me.
In stores, the make up artists are there to sell their products as well as not always interested in you & I’ve been caught out some years ago & wasted some money!
With Sally’s help I know what I can use for my skin at my age & make the most of it!
I’m looking forward to the day my grand daughter can have a session for her Birthday with Sally, when she’s old enough!
I can thoroughly recommend a session with Sally.”

— Rosie N (Mar 2021)

“Sally is an extremely experienced and thoughtful make-up artist who thrives on helping her clients highlight their features. As an artist uses a canvas to express colour and life, Sally aims to understand who you are and help you express that through your make-up. She won’t impose her ideas, but does use her knowledge and experience to help you achieve the effect that suits your personality and lifestyle.

I am currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment, so had asked Sally to help me with my skincare and make-up in a Zoom session. Her compassionate approach was encouraging and helpful, and she really shares the joy her work gives her.”

— Angela W (Nov 2020)

"My daughter held a makeup party for 5 friends to celebrate her 15th birthday. Sally transformed my kitchen table wonderfully with beautifying equipment starting with a cleansing regime followed by a makeup demonstration and then the girls had a chance to have a go on themselves Sally gave so much attention to detail that the girls spent a very special few hours having a fabulous time whilst learning a life long skill"

— Ruth B (Jan 2018)

“My make-up lesson with Sally was both fun and instructive. I now know how to apply my make-up properly and to use colours and products that best suit me. Sally is passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the range she uses. It has made a real visible difference to my face and my friends have all been very complimentary. It definitely feels like a ‘new me.’”

— Sally B (Jan 2018)

“I had a make up and skincare consultation with Sally. She gave me invaluable advice and she has a wide range of make up options available. I chose from her new organic range suitable for vegans. I haven’t worn make up in years, I’d forgotten what it felt like. I went to my keep fit class straight after and everyone complimented me. I’d definitely recommend Sally. A+++. I’m definitely buying my make up and skincare from her from now on”.

— Alisa W (June 2021)

“Sally exceeded my expectations. As a busy mum of 3 young boys having some time to focus on me was amazing. I loved Sally’s consultative approach and she made me feel at ease instantly. We tried lots of different things and I was delighted with the end result. It made me think differently about my make up and took me out of my comfort zone without feeling scary. It still looked like me. Thank you so much for such a wonderful morning. I would definitely recommend to anyone.”

— Georgie L (July 2021)

“I find makeup quite scary but Sally made it easy. The whole Zoom makeup experience was very friendly and very professional. Thanks!”

— Jo R (July 2021)

“I had a great session with Sally. Her friendly, natural approach immediately put me at ease. Sally’s private studio is just great and stuffed full of makeup to try. As someone with super sensitive skin, Sally was able to advise me on the best products to use in terms of my skincare and also gave me the confidence to move away from my “old” daily makeup routine and try a whole load of colours I’d never even considered. I suspect that what Sally doesn’t know about makeup and how to apply it, is just not worth knowing. If you want to add a bit of “joy” to your makeup or have a revamp, I wholeheartedly recommend Sally.”

— Alison L (July 2021)

“There is more than meets the eye…is one of my sayings referring to people and their behaviour. However, it is also very true when it comes to make-up. I had an educational session with Sally, where she taught me (and my friend) ins and outs about skincare and make-up. Hands-on training with a range of make-up brands and products helped me to choose my best colours, products and styles. Sally is passionate about what she teaches but also takes into consideration what works for her clients. I took away so many tips, a few new products and have been experimenting ever since the fun session we had. If you like make-up and are looking for fresh ideas, book your session now. You won’t regret it!”

— Mariette J (July 2021)

“I got married for the first time aged 52 and wanted to look my very best on my wedding day as all brides do. However I don’t wear makeup on a regular basis and had no clue what to do on such a special day. I had a trial makeup session with a well known makeup brand Makeup Artist which left me feeling very uncomfortable as it just didn’t look like me and was way too heavy in my opinion. Sally restored my faith as I had a trial with her and she really spent time understanding exactly what I wanted and the result was amazing. On the day she relaxed me totally, filled me with confidence and applied my makeup with perfection - it still looked like me but a polished, more sophisticated version - and it lasted all day and night! A year later I decided I needed help for my every day makeup as my hair colour and skin tone were changing. I booked a makeup lesson with Sally in her Guildford studio and what an eye opener it was! I was rather nervous showing her my rather old makeup bag and my bits of makeup but she instantly made me feel at ease, it was such fun and I learnt so many new tips and tricks, especially for my eyes. If you want a refresher or are a total beginner at makeup and are nervous about going to a store for advice, I would totally recommend Sally - she is warm, kind, perceptive and extremely talented at her job. Thank you so much Sally!”

— Louise C (April 2021)

“I visited Sally for a full makeup and skincare consultation and she made me feel at ease from the beginning. Sally was very professional and nurturing throughout my appointment and I came away feeling more confident in my appearance. She is clearly very good at what she does and has lots of experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sally to friends and family.”

— Sarah H (June 2021)

“Question…What would you suggest to a mother-of-the-bride to be who is not used to using makeup? Answer = recommend they make an appointment with Sally. She guided me through all the necessary techniques, made me laugh at my clumsiness in applying the lotions and potions and was patience personified. She increased my confidence in using different products that were previously alien to me. Sally put me at my ease and helped me lose some of my nervousness and shyness in using various techniques and applying the correct products to achieve a ‘natural’ look in preparation for my daughter’s big day! Thank you Sally for your help and understanding. I enjoyed every minute of our sessions together on Zoom.”

— Moira H (May 2021)

“Do you not just hate walking through the makeup counters in shops, with the assistants watching out for someone to try their make up on & being totally overlooked & ignored because you are of a certain age? Well I do, but at the same time I also know that if by some miracle I got their attention & asked them to try some new makeup on me, they would ‘make me up’ and it would be totally inappropriate for my age. So when you are feeling that you need to refresh the way you do your makeup or need different facial products more suitable for your skin, then the answer is to simply ask Sally for a makeup session. You won’t regret it. She pays careful attention assessing your needs - what your current skin care regimes are, what issues you may have, what type of makeup you normally use & what you want to achieve from the session. It is done in such a friendly, relaxed manner, you never feel intimidated & she will show you how to achieve those desired results. And those results, once done, following the small tweaks & different techniques she has suggested are fabulous & make such a difference so you have a fresh, new way to update your makeup look. But what’s even better is that it all looks so natural & subtle & enhances your natural beauty - it’s perfectly done. It feels more like a pamper session with a friend than a formal makeup lesson and the results are so worth it, because let’s be honest, we could all do with a little pampering from time to time”

— Liz P (Oct 2021)

“I had a one-to-one make up lesson with Sally Deung yesterday and loved the experience. Even though I have worn and loved make up all during my adult life, Sally showed me some great tips which I am looking forward to trying. We used my LFF products and I was amazed how my skin looked when mixing my no. 2 foundation with BB no. 1 and a squirt of primer. Would never have thought of that myself. Thank you Sally for showing me some of the tricks of the trade and making it such fun. I would thoroughly recommend booking a make up lesson.”

— Christine S (April 2022)

“I visited Sally in her home for a makeup lesson and am very happy to have done so. I was quite apprehensive before arriving as it’s been many years since I last had advice from a beautician in a department store, before a wedding or celebration. Now in my 80s I use a minimum of cosmetics, sticking to skincare, lipstick and under eye concealer. Knowing I needed an update especially with regard to colour, I was very keen to find out whether I was warm or cool toned. This would be a great help when choosing lip, eye and blusher colours. Sally was charming, patient and most encouraging. After our initial discussion she took a ‘before’ photo and proceeded to make up one half of my face little by little explaining it fully as she did so and I followed suit under her guidance. The finished result looked very natural and it certainly was enhancing as was evident in the ‘after’ photo! My lesson was totally unhurried and took well over two hours. It was an uplifting experience and I am very happy with the products I purchased from Sally and those ordered from Look Fabulous Forever.”

— Margot P (April 2022)

“With our son’s wedding less than a month away, I met with Sally in her makeup studio for a tutorial. I’m 67, have been wearing makeup almost daily from my teens and I definitely felt ready to have my look updated. I had developed some bad habits and wanted to look my very best on the day. Sally is welcoming, supportive, patient and professional, demonstrating a technique on one half of my face and allowing me to practice on the other half. I never felt rushed or as though I’d got anything wrong. We discussed the makeup I already had and utilised some items and I purchased a few new products from her ranges. She suggested a brighter shade of lipstick than I would normally wear and also black waterproof mascara - something I’ve never worn as I thought it was too harsh for my features. I was SO pleased to be wearing waterproof mascara throughout the ceremony! Another invaluable piece of advice was to practice beforehand and to leave enough time on the morning…make it part of the day and just relax. This I did and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the finished result in the photos. The makeup stayed put beautifully right into the evening despite it being a pretty hot day. I have no hesitation in recommending Sally to anyone seeking makeup advice.”

— Lesley P (July 2022)

“What a great way to spend a couple of hours updating your makeup look. Sally is a great beautician and very skilful at passing on her knowledge. After filling in a short questionnaire before the session, she has an eye on what will look good on you and is very professional. I would recommend her without hesitation if you are thinking of updating your look or require some help on what products to use if you feel overwhelmed by the makeup market today!”

— Julia K (Oct 2022)

“Sally makes you feel so relaxed right from the beginning of your makeup lesson and her enthusiasm is infectious! She is keen to share her cleansing and makeup tips so you come away with lots of advice and practical information about makeup and colour. Sally instinctively knows which colours are going to suit you best and I loved everything she chose for me”

— Alison M (Oct 2022)

“I was highly impressed with the service I received from Sally. She is very personable, friendly and attuned to the needs of her clients. From the moment I contacted her, she put me at complete ease and really listened to what I was looking for. The consultation was professionally conducted and was really great value for money. She also made a great attempt to use any products I already have and didn’t try and push any of her own products. I highly recommend!”

— Amy L (Sept 2022)

“My two sisters and I attended Sally’s makeup lesson together given we had an upcoming family wedding. As mother of the bride and the bride’s two aunties, we wanted to ensure we looked our best on the day which we knew would be helped by applying our makeup using good techniques and colours that suited our skin tones, both of which we knew Sally would be able to advise upon. Sally gave us a very warm welcome into her home. She was friendly, open and put us all at ease immediately. We found the makeup lesson both informative, good fun and hands on. Sally made up one side of our faces and then we applied makeup to the other side ourselves which made the session engaging and interactive. Sally is very knowledgeable and passionate about her subject and offered great tips and guidance on colours and applying makeup during the lesson. Given there were three of us at the makeup lesson, Sally worked very hard to cover all our questions and made us all feel that we could contact her at anytime following the session should we have any further questions or queries on applying makeup, choosing the right colours and products to use. In conclusion we would all highly recommend Sally and her makeup lessons for her expert knowledge, experience, passion and for making it a fun day. We came away having learnt so much more on the best way to apply our makeup, to be bolder in the use of colours and generally feeling more confident in the knowledge that we looked the best we could with our makeup applied.”

— Jan D (Aug 2022)

“I was very pleased to learn that Sally did not live too far away from me after seeing her tutorials for Look Fabulous Forever on YouTube. The first thing I would say is that she is very welcoming and puts you at your ease. Demonstrating techniques and using well chosen products applied to one side of your face, she gently encourages as you emulate what you have just learned on the other side. This was invaluable for me and I feel that I will now be able to replicate the application at home - I am looking forward to applying my makeup tomorrow morning! I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Sally and would highly recommend her.”

— Anne C (Oct 2022)

“When I arrived at Sally’s home with my somewhat pathetic makeup supply (that gets used once a year if that), I felt a little daunted as to how I was ever going to learn how to apply my own makeup and have the confidence to do so on my own. Sally made me feel so at ease from the very beginning and made the whole learning process really fun, enjoyable and personal to me. She took me through a step by step guide of how to apply professional yet natural looking makeup and also explained useful tips and techniques along the way. It was a really insightful and hands on experience as Sally showed me how to apply each product on one half of my face and I would then follow suit on the other half of my face. I have come away feeling firstly more confident about myself and secondly much more comfortable about applying my own makeup going forwards as well as having more knowledge about what each product actually is and does! I couldn’t recommend Sally more, she is so encouraging, positive and fun to be around as well as being an expert teacher in makeup and skincare.”

— Emily A (Dec 2022)

“I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed our day with you on Friday - you were a total star instantly making us feel so relaxed and then sharing so many invaluable tips along the way. We left feeling totally transformed and each of us all set for a “new me”! Also you made it such fun - cannot thank you enough!”

— Jo S (Jan 2023)

“I had a wonderful day with Sally. I went with a girlfriend which I really recommend. As someone who has never had a makeup lesson and always been lacking in confidence about applying makeup - especially eye makeup - the whole day was a revelation. It was a lot of fun and Sally was full of wonderful tips and I came away feeling so much more confident. I couldn’t recommend Sally more and know I can get in touch with her at any time with any questions I might have. A 5 star day.”

— Janie T (Jan 2023)

“Sally is extremely passionate about her profession and is like a breath of fresh air. This was evident when I met her for a 1:1 personalised makeup session. Sally empowered me to utilise different skills in applying my makeup, this was enhanced with helpful techniques along with the choice of colours used to intensify my eyes and lips. It was a hands-on experience, as I too had to mimic the techniques and contouring she applied to half of my face. Tremendously reassuring to know she will be on hand to answer and advise on any queries or concerns regarding skincare, foundation, or eye colours I may have in my future years. A truly wonderful morning with an exceptionally vivacious, lovely knowledgeable lady. You are a star!”

— Jaclyn G (Jan 2023)

“I absolutely loved my makeup lesson with Sally. I was hoping to learn how to do special occasion makeup, specifically for my wedding, and Sally made the whole process so relaxed and easy. We used some of the products in my makeup bag and tried out some new products that Sally recommended (quite a few came home with me!). I felt that Sally really listened to my brief about a natural look and there were no stupid questions during the session, so I came away feeling confident and looking fabulous! I’m looking forward to practising what I’ve learnt and hopefully getting lots of compliments on my wedding day! Thank you Sally.”

— Briony C (Aug 2023)

“Thank you for a lovely makeover session. I am so appreciative of having your expertise helping me with my makeup routine, you quickly understood what I needed. A ‘natural but polished and even look’. I came away with the confidence of knowing that I will be able to achieve this look myself. You gave so much time yesterday and with helpful illustrations to take away to do at home. Thank you again.”

— Helen B (Aug 2023)

“Earlier this month, something made me seek help in finding a good skincare routine and advice on makeup suitable for my face and age group (I am 75!) Sally came highly recommended and I am so grateful because seeing her has given me a new confidence. Her morning and night skincare recommendations have, within days, made such a difference to the condition, tone and well being of my skin. The simple additions and small changes she made to my basic makeup regime did the best possible for me. The products, tones and colours Sally chose were ideal for my face and reflected her many years experience in beauty care. Thank you Sally for the very enjoyable morning I spent with you in your calm and lovely home. Throughout our time together you gave me so many additional and helpful tips gained from your long professional experience with skincare. Following your regime, my skin feels great and the makeup you suggested has given me a big confidence boost. I have always wanted to grow old gracefully but still keep trying to do my best and you have helped me so much. Thank you Sally.”

— Judith D (Jan 2024)

“My friend and I were welcomed into Sally’s home like old friends and straightaway made to feel comfortable in her very well stocked make-up studio. Sally is delightful and very friendly, we spent a lovely afternoon learning how best to apply our make-up. Sally is very knowledgeable and she shared lots of advice and some very useful tips. It was so good to be able to try the Look Fabulous Forever products that are normally only available online.”

— Pam L (Mar 2024)

“A friend and I enjoyed the wonderful experience in receiving a makeover with Sally. Sally was very friendly, made us feel very comfortable, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us lots of tips. I would have no hesitation in recommending her if you wanted to treat yourself to a makeover.”

— Maureen G (Mar 2024)

“Spent 4 hours having a makeup lesson with Sally - the most enjoyable 4 hours I have spent in ages. Came away with eyebrows, mine had disappeared years ago and so much more confident in trying out new makeup products. I’d really recommend her lessons.”

— Sandra W (Mar 2024)

“Thank you so much for today Sally. I’ve been feeling lost for a while approaching my 40s. The beauty and makeup industry seems like an absolute minefield and you’ve simplified it all for me. Your knowledge knows no boundaries and I love the way you just “got me” and understood what would work for me in my time poor day to day. I felt very relaxed and could have chatted for hours!! I’ve left today feeling thoroughly informed, ready to use makeup in ways I didn’t know, understanding beauty products and books you’ve recommended. I really wanted to have a tutorial that would teach me all the things I have no idea about and was uncertain there would be one out there but you’ve absolutely filled this criteria!!! Thank you so much! Highly recommend.”

— Emma B (April 2024)

“This week I had the pleasure of a makeup consultation with Sally Deung. She was absolutely brilliant. She is a lovely warm lady and a natural communicator. She is also very professional and clearly a very skilled makeup up artist. At the start of our consultation Sally took great care to understand what look I might want to create and then went on to make gentle suggestions and guide me carefully in creating this look. At each step Sally applied the various makeup products to one side of my face and explained what she was doing as she went along. Then it was my turn to replicate what she had done on the other side of my face with Sally’s guidance. This is an excellent teaching technique and I felt that it provided me with invaluable hands-on experience in actually applying the various makeup products myself. I loved my session with Sally and would thoroughly recommend her.”

— Charmaine F (June 2024)

“On a recent rare visit to the UK from South Africa where I now live, high on my bucket list was a visit to Sally. I have followed LFF for years and watched all the tutorials and videos on the website and I have worn makeup ever since my teens (now 76!). I was brought up be a mother who said one should never go out the door with the face you woke up with, never a truer word spoken when I see that person in the mirror every day! I wear makeup every day (except the odd day when I know I am only going to be working in the garden), but I wanted to have a 1:1 session to learn how to camouflage the age spots, tired eyes, sagging cheeks etc, and highlight the positive areas on my face. Makeup makes me feel confident, smart, elegant and lively.

Before my visit I sent Sally some photos of my face without an ounce of makeup (not a pretty sight) and also with my everyday face makeup on. Arriving at her home was such a welcoming experience, she is so warm and friendly and immediately made me feel comfortable. Unfortunately, the little town I live in on the east coast of South Africa does not have a post office so I am unable to buy any LFF products as everything has to be sent by courier. I could get them sent to a friend who would then courier them to me, but I hate asking favours! But Sally used several of the products I use and brought with me and then introduced me to some LFF products which somehow found their way into my luggage! It was so useful to see the true colours of the LFF shadows, blushers, pencils etc. as sometimes they don’t really replicate well on the screen.

I came away transformed and absolutely delighted with all I had learned. It was a wonderful experience, one I will certainly repeat on another visit to the UK and would recommend anyone, whatever age, to visit Sally and learn how to put the face on before going out the door.”

— Sally G (June 2024)

“ I was gifted a makeup lesson with Sally by a friend and what a wonderful gift it was. Sally is kind, enthusiastic and understanding as I was quite scared of the thought of putting on makeup (my routine has been extremely basic for years and was definitely not working for me at the age of 53). I now feel confident and my skin glows with makeup that compliments me in every way. I also loved the way Sally was happy to work with my brushes and makeup as well as the wonderful brands she uses (they have been thoroughly researched by Sally which gave me complete confidence in them). I highly recommend a visit to Sally and will be gifting this experience to someone myself soon.”

— Claire K (July 2024)

“I recently booked a morning session with Sally and I am so pleased I did. Sally was warm and welcoming and soon put me completely at my ease. We looked at my current makeup products and we were able to incorporate some into my final plan. I am a mature woman with hooded eyes. Over recent years I have lost confidence in applying makeup, despite spending a fortune on products. Sally is enthusiastic, very professional and so skilled at her craft. Above all she is unique in that she actually listened to what I wanted unlike so many other makeup professionals who were convinced they knew what would suit me or what I wanted. I enjoyed our session. It was fun as well as being so instructive. Thank you Sally for enabling me to find a plan that is subtle but so effective and very, very special thanks for helping me rediscover my eyes!!!”

— Carole PW (July 2024)

“ Thank you Sally. I was nervous about the makeup lesson but I needn’t have worried. Your expertise, kindness and encouragement meant that I learnt so much. The afternoon flew by and I enjoyed every moment. As I left, I felt confident and I know I looked the best I could. Thank you again. PS the flapjacks were delicious!”

— Mary G (Aug 2024)

“My friend and I had a wonderful afternoon last week visiting Sally for a makeup session using our LFF makeup. The first thing to say is that Sally is as nice as she seems when you watch her on the Look Fabulous Forever videos. We were immediately at our ease and it felt like meeting a long-standing friend. She helped and encouraged us to get to grips with our makeup to make ourselves the best we could be. She showed us on one side of our faces and we attempted to duplicate that on the other side. She had a full range of makeup so we were able to try different products to suit our individual preferences. It was a really great experience and I think we are both more confident in how we use the makeup and about our morning and evening routines.”

— Sue S (Sept 2024)

“Meeting Sally was like meeting up with an old friend I hadn’t seen for years! Sally explained what she was going to do on one side of my face and I was to follow what she had achieved on the other side. Before we started she determined whether I was warm or cool, something I wasn’t sure of. Then we started. She showed me which primer I should use and which foundation and colour I should have. I was also shown how to do my eyes and which colour shadow goes where etc which was a great help. Sally makes you feel very special and does not rush you, she has patience and will explain even the smallest details you might have. I would suggest you stop thinking ‘should I go shouldn’t I’ - just book an appointment and see for yourself.”

— Gillian M (Nov 2024)