Minnesota Bride "Best Of" 2023

Minnesota Bride "Best Of" 2023

WarPaint International Beauty Agency wins “Best of Makeup”. The results are in! Minnesota Bride's annual awards program, Best of 2023, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the Minnesota wedding industry!

Check Out Jessica Mae & Samuel (Sammy) J. Koza’s Story

Check Out Jessica Mae & Samuel (Sammy) J. Koza’s Story

The story of WarPaint International is quite serendipitous :-). Sammy and Jessica Mae Koza are the husband and wife founders of the company. They met in 2009; Sam was a store manager for Apple in the Mall of America location. Jessica Mae was hired as a part-time employee. As fate would have it, the two found each other during the course of the employment with the tech giant. That relationship actually ended both of their employment with the company.

6 Facts That Will Convince You to Throw Out Your Old Makeup—Stat!

6 Facts That Will Convince You to Throw Out Your Old Makeup—Stat!

If you’re noticing that your skin has been breaking out abnormally, it could be from old makeup, but if you’re still noticing a problem after you’ve ditched the old products, it could be caused by something else—including one of these 7 sneaky reasons you’re having an acne breakout.

6 Concealer Hacks to Hide Any Flaw

6 Concealer Hacks to Hide Any Flaw

We asked Jessica Mae, a makeup artist and creative director of Warpaint International, to give us her best tips and tricks on how to hide any flaw you could think of.

A Rustic Glam Wedding at Muse Event Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

A Rustic Glam Wedding at Muse Event Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Despite a move to California while planning their Minnesota wedding, Lindsay Nakfoor (27 and a senior financial analyst) and Nathan McCurren (28 and an MBA candidate at the University of California at Berkeley) pulled off their rustic November nuptials without a hitch.

40 Under 40: Jessica Mae

40 Under 40: Jessica Mae

Jessica Mae founded WarPaint International Beauty Agency in 2010. Now, at age 30, she has expanded the company into four major markets across the United States and is working on a franchising model and innovative educational platform.

8 Mascara Mistakes that Make Your Eyelashes Look Clumpy

8 Mascara Mistakes that Make Your Eyelashes Look Clumpy

Every time you pull the wand out of the tube, air gets in the mascara, drying out your product and breaking down the molecules inside, says Jessica Mae, founder, creative director, and makeup artist of WarPaint International Beauty Agency.

A Minnesota Farm Wedding

A Minnesota Farm Wedding

Taking place at the beautiful and rustic Minnesota rustic wedding venue, Hope Glen Farm, this stunning western-style wedding combines the best of an outdoor wedding with design elements perfect for a rustic wedding.

Lavender Magazine - PRIDE PAINT

Lavender Magazine - PRIDE PAINT

How do three of our local celebs show their Pride? Doug Melroe, Grant Whittaker, and Jamie Yuccas give you an Event Look, an Everyday Look, and a Special Occasion Look.

Fresh + Romantic Industrial Wedding Inspirationa

Fresh + Romantic Industrial Wedding Inspirationa

This glowing slice of wedding inspiration from Two of a Kind Rentals and Rebecca Yale Photography epitomizes everything a perfectly chic NYC wedding should be. Lush florals from Cheeky Details, sparkly sequins and candlelight balance out the industrial vibe, while pin-worthy details like the fun bar sign and paper flower backdrop tie right into the city love.

NYFW - WarPaint International Launch Party

NYFW - WarPaint International Launch Party

I attended the launch party of WarPaint International. WarPaint International is a beauty agency that offers beauty services on demand. I met with Jessica Mae, a celebrity makeup artist who is also the founder and owner of WarPaint International. WarPaint International received "The Best of Weddings" from Knot magazine.