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Holly Sent on 30/08/2026
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! -
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Kerry Sent on 21/08/2026Felt 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🤍🥹. -
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Chrishanthi Sent on 07/08/2026Make 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.Be Simply Beautiful's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! 💕 What a fabulous location at Powderham Castle for the most perfect princess wedding! You all looked absolutely beautiful and I’m so pleased you posted some photos. Rarely do I get to see the finished look with everyone’s hair and makeup done, and dresses on! You have some very special memories which will last a lifetime 💕 -
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Lauren Sent on 01/08/2026Wedding 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!☺️Be Simply Beautiful's reply:
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, and it was an absolute pleasure to be a small part of your very special day! You looked absolutely incredible, and I love the fact that you were adamant you wanted a bright pink lip which is what you are used to wearing! It was definitely the colour for you and complemented the rest of your makeup beautifully. Your bridal party looked incredible and I’m so thrilled your Mum felt confident and radiant! I wish you and your husband every happiness and success in the world, and many congratulations to you both 💕 -
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Saffron Sent on 27/07/2026Miracle 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.Be Simply Beautiful's reply:
Thank you for such a lovely review, and for your very kind comments about my hair styling skills! You can’t let the small matter of a hairstylist not turning up on your special day ruin everything!! It was no mean feat trying to organise a wedding from abroad with very little internet coverage, but you did it, and everything came together for you. I was 99% sure the makeup brands I use would be absolutely fine with your sensitive skin, but there’s always that 1% doubt! LimeLife is such a good brand that I trust implicitly because the ingredients in their products matter. Plant-based is definitely the way forward with skincare and makeup!
It was really lovely to meet you both, and I wish you all the happiness and success in the world. Have a safe flight back today and enjoy Bali when you eventually move there. It sounds idyllic! 💕 -
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Jenna Sent on 02/06/2026More 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. ❤️Be Simply Beautiful's reply:
Aww....what a thoroughly lovely review, and thank you so much for taking the time to write it!
There are some brides who you just won't forget, and you are one of them. You are such an incredible woman with the loveliest of personalities I have to admit I cried so much when I saw your photos! You both look so in love with each other and it can been seen in every single photo of you. The makeup photographs do well which is why I use the brands that I do. They're professional and look perfect from the moment they go on, to the time they come off. I hope you will always remember your wedding day when you wear your lipstick and lipgloss
It was such a fun morning with you and your bridal party, but I know when the nerves kick in so my humour comes into force. There's nothing like a good laugh to ease away the tension!!
I wish you both all the happiness in the world, and it was such a pleasure to be a small part of the most important day of your life 💕 xx -
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Hannah Sent on 27/05/2026Karen & 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 ❤️Be Simply Beautiful's reply:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was so lovely to meet you and your family on your special day, and the sun did eventually shine for you! Your makeup looked just beautiful and Dora created the most stunning hair for you all. She really is very talented and we work so well together. We do have a lot of fun together on our wedding days out, especially in Cornwall! You will have many happy memories of your wedding and we wish you all every success and happiness in your new life together 💕 -
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Melissa Sent on 23/05/2026Lovely, professional makeup artist
Karen has been amazing from the start! She set up a call with me to discuss my makeup preferences and just to get to know me, which I thought was very kind and showed that she cared a lot about her job as well as her clients. She did a trial for me a few months before the wedding, she came to my house and we chatted and had a laugh while she did my tester makeup. On the day, she brought a friend with her to help, at no extra charge, and was very time efficient. Karen is a lovely lady who definitely knows her stuff. She uses pretty much all vegan and cruelty free makeup, which lasted all day and looked amazing! I highly recommend her to any brides - she kept in contact a lot, made sure she knew everyone’s skin types and any allergies to ensure myself and my bridesmaids had the right products for our skin. She is also one of the most fairly priced MUA’s out there - but the quality of products, knowledge and care speaks for itself! You can’t go wrong with Be Simply Beautiful!Be Simply Beautiful's reply:
What a thoroughly lovely review…thank you so much! It was an amazing wedding morning and a lot of fun! You all looked beautiful! Choosing and booking a Makeup Artist for the most important day of your life is a big wedding planning decision, and your happiness is always at the heart of what I do. Your photos from the day are absolutely stunning and show just how much love you and your husband have together (are you used to saying husband yet?!!) I wish you both all the happiness in the world, and many congratulations to you both as you embark on your new journey together 🥂 -
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