Jorge Mendoza is a New York City–based makeup artist known for precision, longevity, and camera-ready beauty. His work lives at the intersection of bridal calm, editorial polish, and drag-level technical mastery—where makeup is designed not just to look good up close, but to hold under lights, lenses, and long hours.
Before weddings and events, Jorge trained and performed as a premier drag artist, developing an advanced understanding of facial structure, balance, and transformation. Drag demands more from makeup than most environments: intense lighting, sweat, movement, high-definition video, and unforgiving photography. That foundation informs every face he touches.
The result is makeup that is:
Structurally sound
Thoughtfully sculpted
Comfortable to wear
Beautiful in real life and on camera
Jorge is especially known for his ability to enhance natural features without erasing individuality. His approach is collaborative, detail-oriented, and grounded in respect for the client’s identity, comfort, and goals.
Jorge brings professional techniques often reserved for performance and editorial work into traditional beauty settings, including:
Strategic contour and balance
Long-wear complexion design
Lighting and photography considerations
Subtle structural enhancement, including optional face taping
These techniques are applied intentionally and transparently—never heavy-handed, never distracting, always refined.
Mendoza Makeup proudly works with all genders, all identities, and all skin tones. Jorge believes beauty services should feel affirming, calm, and expertly executed—regardless of who you are or how you present.
In addition to Mendoza Makeup, Jorge is the founder of DragOfficiant.com, offering custom drag wedding ceremonies for couples seeking something celebratory, personal, and unforgettable. Select custom and performance-ready wigs are also available by inquiry.
Each service operates independently, allowing clients to engage exactly what they need—without overlap or confusion.
Makeup is not about excess.
It is about structure, intention, and trust.
Jorge approaches every appointment with the same goal: to make clients feel confident, seen, and fully themselves—while delivering makeup that performs flawlessly in the moments that matter most.