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A personal touch for every face

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Based in Toronto, with over 20 years of experience in TV, bridal, and event makeup, Hilary Whitebread is a Professional Makeup Artist known for her warm approach, flawless technique, and passion for helping every client look and feel their best.

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Testimonials

  • A smiling man and woman taking a selfie in front of a Canadian bank, with store signs in the background.

    "Hilary Whitebread is remarkable in that she creates the face I will bring to the viewer, always a reflection of the person I’d hope to be, vibrant, rested, healthy even when I’m not, and then she touches up my mind with her great sense of the mood I’m to bring to the upcoming performance. She sets the tone. A brush with greatness is how I feel about being in her hands"

    Ron MacLean (Host of Hockey Night in Canada)

  • A woman with short brown hair and light makeup wearing a pink pinstripe blazer and a cream blouse, smiling with teeth showing, standing in front of a backdrop featuring a man in a helmet or pilot gear.

    "I’ve had the pleasure of working with Hilary at Sportsnet for over a decade. From the studio, to special events including my wedding, I trust Hilary’s adaptive work. Whatever the occasion, she always matches it with the perfect look. She is skilled at making her clients comfortable and heard, while enhancing their natural beauty with her experienced art."

    Caroline Cameron (Canadian television sportscaster for Sportsnet/NHL) 

  • A smiling woman with blonde styled hair, wearing earrings, and a black sequin dress.

    "Hilary is a fantastic makeup artist and can create any kind of look you want. From clean & pretty to full-out glam, she listens to what you want and works collaboratively to pull off the perfect look. Add that to the fact she brings joy to every job she does makes her one of the best in the biz!"

    Christine Simpson (Canadian TV personality)

  • A woman with long brown hair and light makeup, wearing a dark shirt and a green jacket, posing against a gray background.

    "Hilary Whitebread is one of the best makeup artists I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her artistry is top notch, and her ability to listen and take direction is unparalleled. Hilary is an absolute joy to be around, and also possesses that rare gift of knowing when to engage, and when her subjects need to sit in contemplative silence. She’s one in a million."

    Tara Slone (Canadian rock vocalist and TV personality)

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    "I've had the pleasure of working with Hilary for several years through Roger’s Sportsnet and the National Bank Open, and I can't say enough good things about her. Not only is she incredibly professional, but she's also an absolute riot to work with. Her personality lights up any room she walks into, making every on camera moment feel relaxed and fun."

    Tracy Austin (American former pro tennis player & ranked No. 1 in the world/TV Personality)

  • A news anchor in front of a large crowd at a rally or protest, with many people holding signs and banners.

    “Hil is an incredible makeup artist and friend! I am so thankful to have the opportunity to work with her on a weekly basis. She always helps me to feel confident with her talented work”

    Jennifer Botterill (Canadian former professional women’s hockey player, Olympic gold medallist, TV personality (Hockey Night In Canada) & motivational keynote speaker)