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Makeup By Carlie

Makeup By Carlie

Colchester, Essex
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    Cherry Sent on 03/09/2025
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    Fantastic service!

    Carlie was amazing. She made us all feel so relaxed and was so lovely! Seeing the smile on my sisters face when she saw how amazing her make up looked and how confident she felt was really special!
    And an extra special thanks to her for redoing my sisters makeup after a full wedding day meltdown, and truly saving the day! I can not thank you enough!
    My make up was incredible and I didn’t have to retouch it once, despite it being one of the hottest days of the year!
    Highly recommend Carlie as she was fantastic!
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    A-Jay Sent on 30/08/2025
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    Amazing hair and makeup artist

    Carlie did mine and my mum's makeup for my wedding at the beginning of August and she was great! The makeup looks really natural, which was a must for me, as I don't usually wear it at all, and it wasn't heavy or cakey at all - I completely forgot I was wearing it! And it lasted all evening with no touchups, even after happy crying!

    She also did my hair, which usually drops curls instantly (let alone the beautiful soft wave she did), but it was still wavy the next day, even after space hopper races, headbanging, a moshpit and a bouncy castle! I would definitely recommend Carlie
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    Nicola Sent on 29/08/2025
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    Exactly who you want on your wedding morning

    Carlie is not only an incredibly talented hair and make up artist she is also exactly the calming presence you want on your wedding morning.

    When we got to our last dance hair and makeup looked as they did first thing in the morning. She really is wonderful.

    Thank you very much for helping us feel confident and beautiful Carlie! I could not recommend your services more highly.
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    Julia Sent on 17/11/2024
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    Simply Wonderful

    Carlie was so friendly and so professional from the moment we made contact. Communication was prompt and super clear. The trial was relaxed and I felt at ease instantly. A list of products used were provided so I could get some mini versions to use on the day. On the day Carlie was a calming and friendly presence and so unbelievably helpful with helping us all get ready. I loved the final looks for the whole bridal party, and it all lasted through the hours of dancing. I've never felt more photogenic!
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    Amy H. Sent on 08/04/2024
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    Can’t recommend enough!

    Carlie is such a talented make up artist and I highly recommend her. I absolutely loved my bridal makeup and got so many compliments throughout the day. As someone who can get quite an oily t-zone I was a bit concerned about looking too shiny but Carlie knew exactly the right products to use and my makeup lasted beautifully all day. She achieved the perfect coverage with a naturally lovely glow without looking shiny.

    I loved having my makeup done by her both at my trial and on my wedding day. She has the perfect balance of listening to what you would like and also suggesting what she thinks would look best…she definitely knows what she’s talking about!

    During the busy wedding prep and when nerves started to kick in, Carlie was such a calming presence and just a great vibe to have in the room. She makes sure everything is done to time allowing for touch ups and has an exceptional attention to detail.

    Carlie is just generally a lovely person aside from being an incredible MUA. I can’t recommend her enough! Thank you for giving me the perfect bridal look xx
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    Nicola Sent on 13/10/2023
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    Outstanding

    Finding the right make up artist for any event is such a big decision, Carlie surpassed all expectations. From the lead up to our wedding, the trials , the communication and the day itself - she was faultless.

    I’d highly recommend Carlie staying on , as the allowed a touch up for the bridal team post speeches ! Also a slight change in my look for the evening.
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    Jessy Sent on 20/09/2023
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    Absolute perfection

    I cannot recommend Carlie enough! She is just AMAZING, she is such a lovely person, with most calming personality which is needed the morning of the wedding! I absolutely looooved my makeup on the wedding day, it lasted so perfectly. Carlie catered to everyone’s needs on the day, also doing makeup for nan who is in her early 70’s she made her look 10 years younger! Book Carlie!!!
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    Laura Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Amazing makeup artist

    Carlie was absolutely amazing. She was so easy to communicate with and always got back to me so quickly, nothing was too much trouble.
    At the makeup trial she helped me to figure out what I wanted and what I liked.
    The make up she did for me and my bridesmaids on my wedding day was perfect. It stayed all day and everyone looked so beautiful. Carlie was also such a calming influence for the morning of the wedding and nothing was too much trouble.
    Thank you!
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    Holly Sent on 06/09/2023
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    I cannot recommend Carlie highly enough!

    I cannot recommend Carlie highly enough - she was such a kind, thoughtful and caring wedding make-up artist and made us all feel the absolute best versions of ourselves!

    She went above and beyond to make me and the bridal party feel beautiful on my wedding day, really listening to what we all wanted and putting so much thought into our make-up.

    From the first message, she was professional, responsive and thoughtful. I love how natural we all looked, and she helped to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day, even capturing the morning when we didn't think to.

    The best experience, and the perfect choice for any future bride!
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    Emily Sent on 20/08/2023
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    Brilliant experience with Carlie!

    I was so lucky to find Carlie for my wedding in July. She did a fantastic job of make up for all of the bridal party and I was so happy with how my bridal make up looked and stayed on throughout the day. She is absolutely lovely and very professional. I also really appreciated how flexible and calm she is. Recommend her without hesitation!
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