Meet The Team!
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Meet The Team! *
Taiesa Smith
Taiesa Smith is a licensed esthetician, makeup artist, and creative professional with a well-rounded background across the beauty industry. From artistry and content creation to customer relations and client education, she has spent years approaching beauty both as a craft and as an experience. Her work reflects not only technical expertise but also a passion for helping clients feel confident and cared for.
As the founder of The Face Card Formula™, Taiesa blends her esthetics training with her industry experience to deliver beauty solutions that are curated, comprehensive, and client-focused. Her approach goes beyond foundation shades—offering guidance across skincare, product pairing, and routine-building to create a personalized system that feels both elevated and effortless.
Taiesa’s expertise lies in enhancing natural features while making clients feel at ease, combining technical precision with a warm, approachable style. Her mission is to make beauty less overwhelming and more empowering—so every client leaves not just with recommendations, but with the confidence of knowing their face card will always stay valid.
“I’ve seen beauty from every side—behind the chair, on the sales floor, and through the creative lens. The Face Card Formula is my way of bringing it all together: skincare, makeup, and expert guidance that feels curated, trustworthy, and made just for you.”
Nathaniel Nava
Nathaniel Nava is a licensed esthetician and makeup artist with a passion for creating refined, soft glam that feels both elevated and wearable. He is recognized for creating looks that strike the perfect balance between refined artistry and wearability—offering clients everything from a seamless soft glam to a striking full look, always tailored to their comfort and vision.
With over three years of experience at Benefit Cosmetics, Nathaniel strengthened his foundation in skincare and artistry while developing a reputation for detail-oriented work and client care. His background in brow artistry and retail beauty contributes to his versatility, but his true focus is on makeup looks that leave clients feeling confident, empowered, and authentically themselves.
Nathaniel joined The Face Card Formula™ because, to him, it felt like stepping into a space where his artistry and passion could truly belong. The team’s vision of blending expertise, creativity, and client care resonated with his own values, making FCF the place where he could grow while helping clients feel their best.
“I love the balance of artistry and confidence that soft glam creates. For me, beauty is about enhancing what’s already there and giving clients looks that feel polished, elevated, and true to who they are.”
Interested In Joining The FCF Team?
Interested In Joining The FCF Team?
Are you a licensed esthetician interested in making an impact with The Face Card Formula™ team?
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