Gold Xiong
Soft Glam & Editorial Makeup Artist in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Gold Xiong is a media-trained makeup artist with WarPaint International Beauty Agency, serving Minneapolis–St. Paul. She specializes in soft glam and soft smoky eyes, from subtle daytime definition to polished evening looks, along with editorial makeup for photoshoots, models, and print. Gold trained at Faces Etc. of Minnesota in 2019 and has been a WPI Beauty Artisan since 2022. Her portfolio spans bridal and wedding party makeup, fashion and editorial shoots, senior and family photos, boudoir, and special effects.
About Gold:
WarPaint Artisan Since: 2022
Specialty: Soft glam, soft smoky eyes, and editorial makeup
What makes your artistry unique? I love soft smoky eyes, whether it’s a subtle daytime look or a night out on the town. They add depth to the eyes, which are the first thing we notice in someone! A smoky eye doesn’t have to be dark and dramatic. Natural soft glam is my jam!
What inspires you? My friends and family, movies, quotes, and nature.
Style Icons: Coco Chanel, Kate Middleton, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Hobbies/Interests: Makeup, travel, creating family and makeup videos, and online shopping.
Education & Experience:
Faces Etc. of Minnesota, 2019
Safety & Sanitation certification, 2020
“No one is born ugly. The problem is, we were born in a judgemental society.”
Book Gold Xiong Through WPI Beauty
Gold is available for weddings, photoshoots, events, and corporate bookings across Minneapolis–St. Paul, based on availability. Use the booking form below to share your date, location, and the services you need, and the WPI Beauty team will confirm Gold’s availability and coordinate every detail. Explore our wedding, event, and corporate beauty services.
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A soft smoky eye uses blended neutral or warm shadows to add depth and definition without looking heavy or dramatic. It works for daytime events, weddings, and nights out. Soft smoky eyes and natural soft glam are Gold Xiong’s signature.
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Yes. Editorial makeup is one of Gold’s specialties. She creates camera-ready makeup for fashion and model shoots, styled portraits, print features, and creative and special effects concepts, on set or on location across Minneapolis–St. Paul.
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Yes. Gold creates natural, camera-friendly makeup for senior portraits, family sessions, engagement photos, and headshots. Request her through WPI Beauty, and the team will confirm her availability for your session date.
Gold Xiong’s Makeup Portfolio
Browse Gold’s makeup across Minneapolis–St. Paul, from soft glam bridal and wedding party looks to editorial fashion shoots, floral and styled portraits, senior photos, and neon special effects. Every look was created on-site or on set.
