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Be Simply Beautiful
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"I can’t recommend Karen Aylett from Be Simply Beautiful Make Up highly enough. She listened so..."
"Karen was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! 🥰 She did my makeup for my wedding day and I..."
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- Airbrush
- Spray tan
- Bridal Makeup
About this supplier
On Hitched.co.uk since 2023
Last update: October 2026
If you want the most beautiful, but ethical makeup for your wedding day, you're in the right place! Be Simply Beautiful is an award-winning Makeup Artist based in Devon. Karen is not only a Hitched 2026 Wedding Awards winner, but also an Accredited Supplier with Art of Weddings. Bridal Makeup Artist Karen will be delighted to help you look radiant and feel absolutely incredible on your very special day, and only uses certified cruelty free makeup and skincare, which is nearly 100% vegan friendly too. This includes makeup by Charlotte Tilbury, Delilah Cosmetics, Kryolan, and L'Occitane en Provence owned company, LimeLife.
Karen specialises in creating timeless, elegant makeup, and she loves enhancing your features rather than covering them up, unless of course, that's what you want! Every bride is unique, which is why she takes the time to understand your personal style, and vision, creating a bespoke look that is beautifully you, whether that's soft and elegant, or bold and beautiful. You will have her full attention, and as timings for the day are pre-arranged you can just sit back, relax and enjoy every moment! It's not just about the makeup, or the hair, but to make your bridal beauty experience relaxed, luxurious and unforgettable!
She collaborates with a very talented bridal hair stylist Lily of the Valley Hair Design who can also be found on Hitched, and they do most of their weddings together meaning you get a seamless, high-end service from two professionals who know each other, and create exquisite bridal hair & makeup.
Be Simply Beautiful's gallery and reviews show just a glimpse of what she offers you on your wedding day, and prides herself on delivering very high standards throughout your whole experience with her. All Hitched enquiries are replied to, even if your date has already been taken, and are responded to via Hitched. Keep everything crossed your very important date is still available!
Be Simply Beautiful - Makeup Artist is based in Plymouth, and covers Devon & Cornwall.
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Makeup
What is included in the wedding package?
Bespoke Bridal Makeup trial, luxury skin prep using vegan & certified cruelty free, and plant based skincare, luxury Wedding Day makeup. Some packages include more luxury extras!
How far in advance should I contact you?
As soon as you know your wedding date!
Do you work at homes?
Yes
What is the charge for travelling?
45p per mile
What is your main business area?
Make up
Could you stay with the bride until the photo shoot?
Yes
How many people can you beautify for one wedding?
On my own, I can cover up to 4 people. I do offer the option of proving a second Makeup Artist for larger numbers of people requiring makeup at no extra cost to you!
Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?
Yes
What are the forms of payment?
Online payments, credit/debit card, BACS
Served in
Cornwall and Devon
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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Be Simply Beautiful
Marie Sent on 22/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Be Simply Beautiful Make Up
I can’t recommend Karen Aylett from Be Simply Beautiful Make Up highly enough. She listened so thoughtfully, understood the look I wanted and was incredibly kind and reassuring in the lead\-up to the wedding.
On the day, Karen and her assistant expertly managed the makeup for me, seven bridesmaids and the mother of the bride. They were calm, caring and professional, making everyone feel comfortable and helping the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable.
The quality of the products was excellent, and the results were beautiful.. I felt confident and special all day, and Karen helped make our wedding truly memorable\. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any bride.
On the day, Karen and her assistant expertly managed the makeup for me, seven bridesmaids and the mother of the bride. They were calm, caring and professional, making everyone feel comfortable and helping the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable.
The quality of the products was excellent, and the results were beautiful.. I felt confident and special all day, and Karen helped make our wedding truly memorable\. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any bride.
Nikki Sent on 17/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating
If I could give 10 stars I would!!!
Karen was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! 🥰
She did my makeup for my wedding day and I honestly couldn’t have been happier. She made me look and feel so beautiful, whilst still feeling like myself, which was exactly what I wanted.
But it wasn’t just her amazing makeup skills that made her so special. Karen was such a lovely person to have around on the morning of my wedding. She kept me calm, made me laugh and genuinely felt more like having a friend there than someone I’d booked to do my makeup!
She was also incredibly kind and thoughtful, going above and beyond to make the morning that little bit more special.
I’m so grateful to her for being part of such an important day. A genuinely lovely lady and a fantastic makeup artist. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her! ❤️
She did my makeup for my wedding day and I honestly couldn’t have been happier. She made me look and feel so beautiful, whilst still feeling like myself, which was exactly what I wanted.
But it wasn’t just her amazing makeup skills that made her so special. Karen was such a lovely person to have around on the morning of my wedding. She kept me calm, made me laugh and genuinely felt more like having a friend there than someone I’d booked to do my makeup!
She was also incredibly kind and thoughtful, going above and beyond to make the morning that little bit more special.
I’m so grateful to her for being part of such an important day. A genuinely lovely lady and a fantastic makeup artist. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her! ❤️
Foster Sent on 12/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Simply the best!
✨ The most amazing wedding makeup artist! ✨
From start to finish, Karen was absolutely incredible, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist for my wedding day! ❤️
Karen is so friendly, professional and knowledgeable. She knows exactly what she’s talking about and instantly puts you at ease. From the moment I met her, I felt so comfortable and completely trusted her to make me feel my best on such a special day. She made the whole experience so relaxed, enjoyable and stress-free, which is exactly what you want on your wedding morning!
My makeup was absolutely beautiful, and I felt like a bride from the moment I looked in the mirror. 🥹🤍 It was everything I could have hoped for and more, and I’m so grateful to Karen for helping make me feel so special on one of the most important days of my life.
A special mention has to go to Coral, her lovely assistant, too! She was absolutely brilliant and helped make the whole morning even more enjoyable. You were both amazing, and I can’t thank you enough for everything you did for me.
From start to finish, Karen was absolutely incredible, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist for my wedding day! ❤️
Karen is so friendly, professional and knowledgeable. She knows exactly what she’s talking about and instantly puts you at ease. From the moment I met her, I felt so comfortable and completely trusted her to make me feel my best on such a special day. She made the whole experience so relaxed, enjoyable and stress-free, which is exactly what you want on your wedding morning!
My makeup was absolutely beautiful, and I felt like a bride from the moment I looked in the mirror. 🥹🤍 It was everything I could have hoped for and more, and I’m so grateful to Karen for helping make me feel so special on one of the most important days of my life.
A special mention has to go to Coral, her lovely assistant, too! She was absolutely brilliant and helped make the whole morning even more enjoyable. You were both amazing, and I can’t thank you enough for everything you did for me.
Hallam Sent on 04/10/2026
4 out of 5 rating
Good value for money.
Karen was very lovely, patient. She listened to how i wanted my makeup to look like on the day, and shown me other technique / iideas that could give a better overall look.
The price package is fair as you get a trial session inc however, if you are wanting more of a glamorous wow factor look, I would of chosen a more experienced artist.
The price package is fair as you get a trial session inc however, if you are wanting more of a glamorous wow factor look, I would of chosen a more experienced artist.
Brioney Sent on 15/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
OceanKave wedding
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I honestly couldn’t have been happier with my wedding makeup! 💄✨
From start to finish, I felt completely listened to and made to feel so comfortable. My makeup was absolutely beautiful — exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. I still felt like me, just the very best, most glamorous version! 🥹💕
It lasted amazingly throughout the whole day and night, through all the happy tears, hugs, dancing and celebrating! 🥂💃
Thank you so much for helping me feel so confident and beautiful on such a special day. I absolutely loved it and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone. ❤️
Brioney xx
I honestly couldn’t have been happier with my wedding makeup! 💄✨
From start to finish, I felt completely listened to and made to feel so comfortable. My makeup was absolutely beautiful — exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. I still felt like me, just the very best, most glamorous version! 🥹💕
It lasted amazingly throughout the whole day and night, through all the happy tears, hugs, dancing and celebrating! 🥂💃
Thank you so much for helping me feel so confident and beautiful on such a special day. I absolutely loved it and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone. ❤️
Brioney xx
Happygoldcars910 Sent on 12/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Patient and professional
As a customer who doesn’t wear makeup up Karen was very patient and described every step of the process to make me feel at ease, Karen’s communication was responsive throughout, Karen completed my make up trial , wedding and bridesmaids make up to perfection, I would highly recommend, thank you Karen
Holly Sent on 30/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Karen is amazing!
Karen was amazing start to finish! Recommended a hair stylist (Lily of the Valley/Dora) as they usually work together and well the rest is history 🥰 had my hair and make up trial at the same time which meant I got to see it together. I wanted something quite neutral but in the end we decided on something much more glam which actually worked perfectly! Karen is so knowledgable and kind and we had such a great morning getting ready for my wedding ❤️ highly recommend her!
Kerry Sent on 21/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Felt like a new women
I had my wedding on the 15th of August 2026 and I did not change a thing from my trail make-up as I fell in love with it, Karen knew exactly what would look good and what wouldn’t, she did suggest we change my lipstick as I now had a darker tan then at my trail, which made my look completed. It was such a glorious day and my make-up lasted all day and well into the night, dancing the night away, my bridesmaid and I were in complete awe of our looks, we felt like princess and a new women, a polished version of ourselves. I will highly recommend Karen and Coral to anyone who wants to look and feel fabulous on their special day, without breaking the bank and with someone you just makes you feel heard and talks you through every step, well and truly amazing🤍🥹.
Chrishanthi Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Make up Artist
Karen at Be Simply Beautiful was incredibly supportive when I needed an additional makeup artist at the last minute. She kindly stepped in and offered her services, giving us the opportunity to have a trial at home, which was so convenient as she is a mobile makeup artist.
On the wedding day, Karen arrived very early and worked seamlessly with the team to ensure everyone was ready on time. She was warm, friendly, professional, and helped everyone feel relaxed throughout the morning.
We are so grateful for her flexibility, dedication, and excellent service. I would highly recommend Karen at Be Simply Beautiful to anyone looking for a talented and reliable makeup artist for their special day.
On the wedding day, Karen arrived very early and worked seamlessly with the team to ensure everyone was ready on time. She was warm, friendly, professional, and helped everyone feel relaxed throughout the morning.
We are so grateful for her flexibility, dedication, and excellent service. I would highly recommend Karen at Be Simply Beautiful to anyone looking for a talented and reliable makeup artist for their special day.
Lauren Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding makeup
Karen made me and all of my bridal team feel beautiful, she really listened to what they had envisioned for themselves on the day and followed it to a tee. The little flowergirls were especially happy with their 'makeups'. Even my mum who never wears makeup felt comfortable and most importantly beautiful. Thank you!☺️
Saffron Sent on 27/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Miracle worker!
Karen is an exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and principled makeup artist who I feel exceptionally lucky to have had as my MUA on my wedding day. From the moment I first contacted her she was clearly well informed, and offered many different packages to suit my or anyone else's needs - very useful for a bride like myself who knows next to nothing about makeup. When it was clear that her usual hair stylist wasn't available, the helped me find a suitable replacement locally, and when disaster struck on the day of the wedding she leapt into action. Despite not being a professional hair stylist she managed to recreate the hairstyle I had trialled from description alone, and completely saved the day. On top of that fantastic feat, Karen made sure that none of her products caused a reaction on my sensitive skin, helped me to choose a makeup look which complemented my face and skin texture, and made me look and feel utterly beautiful on the special day. She reassured me about my insecurities, let me know everything she was doing, and just made me feel confident in my own skin. I really cannot thank or recommend her enough. For anyone looking for a professional, kind, and fantastic MUA, go to Karen.
Jenna Sent on 02/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
More than a make up artist - A wedding day angel!
I honestly cannot recommend Karen highly enough. From my trial to my wedding day, she was an absolute dream to work with.
My trial was such a lovely experience, we had so much fun, chatted for hours, and it felt like spending time with an old friend. Karen was so generous with her knowledge and gave me so much helpful advice, not just about makeup but about the wedding day itself. It left me feeling excited, reassured, and completely confident that I was in the best hands.
A few days before the wedding, I developed a cold sore and was absolutely devastated. Karen was so kind and calming about it, reassuring me every step of the way and making me feel so much better about the situation. Thanks to her incredible skill, you genuinely would never have known it was there. She completely took away what had become a huge worry and allowed me to focus on enjoying one of the happiest days of my life.
On the wedding morning, Karen brought such a warm, positive energy (and the music!). She has an amazing ability to read the room and knew exactly when to chat, when to offer reassurance, and when to quietly let everyone enjoy the moment. She helped create such a relaxed atmosphere and made the whole morning feel even more special.
My makeup (and my bridesmaids) was absolutely flawless. It looked beautiful in person, photographed perfectly, and stayed put all day and night. Most importantly, I felt completely like myself—just a more radiant, confident version.
Karen, thank you for your kindness, patience, advice, talent, and for making me feel so beautiful and calm on such an important day. You are truly exceptional at what you do, and I feel so lucky to have had you as part of our wedding. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. ❤️
My trial was such a lovely experience, we had so much fun, chatted for hours, and it felt like spending time with an old friend. Karen was so generous with her knowledge and gave me so much helpful advice, not just about makeup but about the wedding day itself. It left me feeling excited, reassured, and completely confident that I was in the best hands.
A few days before the wedding, I developed a cold sore and was absolutely devastated. Karen was so kind and calming about it, reassuring me every step of the way and making me feel so much better about the situation. Thanks to her incredible skill, you genuinely would never have known it was there. She completely took away what had become a huge worry and allowed me to focus on enjoying one of the happiest days of my life.
On the wedding morning, Karen brought such a warm, positive energy (and the music!). She has an amazing ability to read the room and knew exactly when to chat, when to offer reassurance, and when to quietly let everyone enjoy the moment. She helped create such a relaxed atmosphere and made the whole morning feel even more special.
My makeup (and my bridesmaids) was absolutely flawless. It looked beautiful in person, photographed perfectly, and stayed put all day and night. Most importantly, I felt completely like myself—just a more radiant, confident version.
Karen, thank you for your kindness, patience, advice, talent, and for making me feel so beautiful and calm on such an important day. You are truly exceptional at what you do, and I feel so lucky to have had you as part of our wedding. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. ❤️
Hannah Sent on 27/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Karen & Dora
These two came to my rescue on my wedding day 🥰(20.05.26 St.ives) as we are far away from the area! And had no idea who to choose for my big day! Alls i can say is ‘thank god i found you both!’
such a wonderful duo! Friendly & funny & made you soo at ease!
Karen did a fantastic job of our make up, for mine (bride) my daughters (bridesmaid ) & mothers make up. Making us feel and look naturally beautiful! Whilst Dora absolutely nailed our hair styles! And was incredible. We were all so pleased with our out come from you both. Thank you again for everything! Me and my family couldnt thank you both enough ❤️
such a wonderful duo! Friendly & funny & made you soo at ease!
Karen did a fantastic job of our make up, for mine (bride) my daughters (bridesmaid ) & mothers make up. Making us feel and look naturally beautiful! Whilst Dora absolutely nailed our hair styles! And was incredible. We were all so pleased with our out come from you both. Thank you again for everything! Me and my family couldnt thank you both enough ❤️
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