Lilas Marie Studio
At Lilas Marie Studio in San Mateo, I offer free virtual consultations, in-person consultations, nano brows, lip blushing, dark lip neutralization, lashline enhancements, and fine line tiny tattoos. Experience a luxury beauty service in a welcoming and warm environment. Make an appointment with us today!
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Vanessa’s lip tattooing way exceeded my highest hopes!
- The tattoo didn’t actually hurt -...more
I got my lips blushed by Vanessa and I could not be happier! She was so kind and communica...more
Vanessa is fantastic! I originally went in for nano brows which didn't take - just a misma...more
Highly recommend Vanessa for lip blushing! I don't typically wear any lip product so I wan...more
Vanessa is so professional! Her training and expertise were evident even when we were text...more
Vanessa is the best! I was new to PMU but I was tired of doing my brows everyday. She made...more
Super happy with the tat! Already thinking of a follow up. Thanks V!
My experience with Lilas Marie Studio was wonderful and I was very satisfied with my resul...more
I came to Vanessa yesterday for a fine line tattoo. She was meticulous and made me feel co...more
Vanessa was amazing! She is so friendly & professional, and has great attention to detail....more
Vanessa is super friendly and professional. Go see her!
Vanessa was a true artist in touching up my brows — careful, precise, and fun to chat with...more
Meet Your Artist
I'm an internationally trained cosmetic tattoo artist that places unlimited value in learning the best techniques from masters around the world. I look forward to taking you on your permanent makeup journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
PMU is a two-step process. Your initial appointment establishes the shape, color, and foundation of your permanent makeup. Once the area has fully healed, your Perfecting Session allows us to assess how your skin retained the pigment and make any necessary refinements to achieve the intended healed result. The Perfecting Session is required and is booked separately from your initial appointment.
A guest can come if they stay in the waiting area and do not interfere with the procedure. If the procedure is interrupted, we reserve the right to ask the guest to come back at the end of the appointment. As the client, it is also your responsibility to ensure that your guest does not interfere with the procedure.
Active skin conditions found in the treatment area may disqualify you for treatment. Please notify your artist if you have eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, chronic acne, rosacea, or other skin conditions.
If your skin has larger pores, specifically in the eyebrow region, the healed results can have a blurred and powdery effect. A better option may be Ombre Powder Brows.
If you recently had excess sun exposure to your face and have gotten a tan or sunburn, it is best to wait until your skin has resumed its normal color and fully healed before booking the procedure.
People who have previously had permanent makeup may want to correct or change the appearance of the initial work. Clients are recommended to consider saline or laser removal prior to a procedure if the old design and color is still too prominent or if the previous work was done too deep and left permanent scarring. Always disclose that you have had previous permanent makeup. Not all cases will be accepted. Please submit a clear photo of each brow or lip prior to booking your appointment.
When working with pre-existing work, sub-dermal scar tissue can affect your pigment retention and healed results.
For most individuals, the process of microblading is no problem. For those with hypersensitivity, your skin may react with increased swelling, bleeding, and less retention. Other options to look into are microshading and ombre.
Microblading is not advised for those with deep wrinkles as the tattooed hair strokes may not lay properly on the skin and the overall look may appear uneven. Ombre is a better option for mature skin.
These areas may have uneven and poor retention. It is not advised to undergo any permanent makeup procedure over a mole or any piercings.
Individuals with oily skin may have poor retention and will need more frequent touch-ups. Excessively oily skin can also cause tattooed hair strokes to blur together and give off an unwanted solid effect instead of a naturally feathered look. It is recommended for those with oilier skin to consider ombre.
Individuals who have been taking acne medications listed within the last year have an altered skin condition that may not heal well after the procedure. For microneedling procedures, make sure your last and next appointment is more than 8 weeks before and after. It is advised to wait a year before proceeding with tattooing your skin. Retinol and Vitamin A users should discontinue use a month prior to their procedure.
Before making an appointment, please consult with your medical doctor and artist if you have any of the following: pregnancy or nursing, tendency of keloid scars, a hair transplant in the area of service, bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, autoimmune disorders such as lupus or frontal fibrosing alopecia, diabetes, heart conditions, use of blood thinners, or an IUD. A physician's letter of consent may be needed if deemed necessary by your artist.
It is recommended to get your permanent makeup procedures done when your muscles are in a relaxed state. If you regularly use Botox, you will need to wait at least 4 weeks after Botox before getting any of the provided procedures to allow the Botox to settle at its full effect.
It is recommended to get filler first and allow the results of the filler to settle for the recommended time by your doctor before moving forward with lip blushing, as filler can stretch the skin and create patches.
All services provided are tattoos and therefore are a mild injury to the skin which takes time to heal. If you are planning a hot vacation involving sun, sweating, and swimming, make sure you give your skin at least two weeks to heal post procedure.
This is a tattoo procedure that fades over time, to varying degrees. For all procedures, a touch-up or maintenance appointment is recommended between 1-3 years to help maintain the shape and color of the treated area. After several maintenance appointments, removal may be recommended for a fresh start.
The initial appointment helps set the foundation of the brows, and a second session, known as the refining session, is necessary to add adjustments to the shape, color, and saturation. Skin type, oil production, and proper aftercare determine whether some areas need to be reinforced 8-10 weeks after your appointment. During the perfecting session, your artist will review patchy areas that may not have healed properly and reinforce the shape and overall look for longevity.
Discomfort varies from person to person. Most clients report mild discomfort. Topical anesthetic is not usually applied during the first pass as it can distort the final shape and affect retention, but it is an option. Topical anesthetic is applied during the second pass after the design is in place. Once applied, most clients are comfortable and sometimes doze off.
With permanent makeup, there are no guarantees on how your skin will react to treatment and the pigments. Each individual's results vary and many factors are taken into consideration. Factors such as sun exposure, lifestyle, skin type, pre-care, aftercare, age, diet, stress levels, facial products, medications, previous tattoos, and skin tone can determine how the treated area heals.
Oily skin tends to push out pigments quicker and may need more frequent touch-ups. It can also heal extra powdery, thick, or blurry. Nano hairstrokes or combo brows are recommended for oily skin types instead of microblading.
Mature skin is very fine, delicate, and thin. It tends to heal more powdery and lines can heal on the thicker side. Results are unpredictable. Powder or combo brows are recommended for mature skin.
Darker skin will have less contrast and may heal powdery or solid-looking compared with lighter skin tones. The darker the skin tone, the less detail you will see.
For all clients and skin types, final results are not guaranteed to replace makeup. The goal is to achieve a look that leaves you with enough confidence to start your day, but not to replace makeup. You may still need to use a pencil or light powder for special occasions such as parties or formal events. Cosmetic tattoos are low maintenance, not no maintenance.
Hairstrokes appear crisp and exaggerated at first, and brows will be really dark during the healing process. As brows heal, the lines may slightly expand and become lighter, less fuzzy, and softer looking. As the color settles into the skin, it tends to heal a bit cooler than when first applied. Ombre Powder and Lip Blush appear extremely dark at first but will lighten once healed, resulting in the effect of light powder or a natural lip tint.
Your artist will utilize a logical ratio based on your face's features, including length, angle, and symmetry, to design a look that suits you. The initial appointment will focus on establishing the design and shape, while future appointments can focus on adding and layering saturation.
Color maintenance appointments are for those who have already been tattooed. Also known as touch-ups, the exact timeline depends on how each individual's body processes the tattoo pigment. For clients who follow strict post-care, color maintenance sessions are recommended between 1-3 years. Pricing varies depending on how long it has been since the last appointment.
As your cosmetic tattoo ages, the pigment may fade, lose vibrancy, and lose warmth. Color boosts and touch-ups help bring the strokes, saturation, and color back to life. The more color boosts you get, the longer you may be able to go without a touch-up.
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