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Cannes Film Festival

Celebrity Makeup Artist UK | Red Carpet Makeup Services

Cannes Film Festival
BAFTA Film and Television Awrds
Venice InternationalFilm Festival
Cannes Film Festival

Red Carpet, Celebrity & Men’s Grooming Artistry

Audrey McCarthy is a leading UK-based celebrity makeup artist specialising in red carpet makeup, film premieres, award ceremonies and international fashion events. Delivering luminous, camera-ready beauty for VIP clients, press engagements and global campaigns, her work spans the UK and Europe.

Based in the UK and working across London, Cannes, Venice and major European fashion capitals, Audrey provides celebrity makeup services for red carpet appearances, film premieres, award ceremonies and high-profile press engagements. Each look is tailored to translate flawlessly under flash photography, high-definition cameras and global media coverage.

As a celebrity makeup artist in the UK, her work demands technical precision, discretion and adaptability within fast-paced, high-profile environments. Collaboration with stylists, publicists and management teams ensures a seamless preparation process while maintaining the highest professional standards.

With experience supporting talent at prestigious events including the Cannes Film Festival, the BAFTAs and the Venice Film Festival, Audrey’s approach combines advanced complexion techniques with modern glamour. Every look is individually curated to enhance natural bone structure while ensuring durability, polish and impact throughout appearances, interviews and international press coverage.

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Red Carpet Makeup Expertise

Red carpet makeup requires a specialised approach that differs significantly from traditional or trend-led beauty. Under intense flash photography, high-definition filming and global press scrutiny, complexion balance, texture control and longevity are critical.

As a celebrity makeup artist in the UK, my expertise lies in skin architecture, creating dimension, clarity and controlled luminosity that performs under varied lighting conditions. Through advanced layering techniques, precision correction and strategic highlight placement, I ensure the skin appears refined yet authentic both in person and on camera.

Durability is essential. Red carpet appearances often involve extended preparation schedules, press interviews, award ceremonies and after-parties. Every application is designed to maintain structure and integrity throughout the event without compromising comfort.

Each look is carefully curated to complement styling, wardrobe and overall creative direction. Whether the brief calls for understated sophistication or high-impact glamour, the result remains polished, modern and impeccably executed.​

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Working with Talent, Stylists & Management

High-profile events demand discretion, efficiency and seamless collaboration. I work closely with stylists, publicists and management teams to ensure preparation runs smoothly within fast-paced backstage and on-location environments.

Understanding timing, press schedules and image positioning is fundamental to delivering consistent, professional results. My approach prioritises calm precision, adaptability and attention to detail, ensuring talent feels confident and prepared before stepping in front of cameras.

This level of professionalism has positioned me as a trusted celebrity makeup artist for red carpet appearances, international fashion events and major award ceremonies across the UK and Europe.

Grooming on Craig McGinlay for BAFTAs Scotland

Grooming on Craig McGinlay for BAFTAs Scotland

Grooming on Craig McGinlay for BAFTAs Scotland Products Mac Cosmetics Mac Pro Hyper Real Serum Hyper Real Moisturiser Face & Body C1 Studio Fix 24hr concealer & Moisturiser NC20 Prep & prime lip Fix & Matt getty images snapper jeff

Ray Gribben and Magnea Birgis for Baftas Scotland

Ray Gribben and Magnea Birgis for Baftas Scotland

Red Carpet Glam for the lovely Magnea birgis & Ray Gribben Bafta Scotland ready Supporting Bafta Nominee Lewis Gribben

Grooming on Craig McGinlay for Bafta Scotland - Sponsorship by MAC Cosmetics

Grooming on Craig McGinlay for Bafta Scotland - Sponsorship by MAC Cosmetics

Grooming on Craig McGinlay for BAFTAs Scotland Products Mac Cosmetics Mac Pro Hyper Real Serum Hyper Real Moisturiser Face & Body C1 Studio Fix 24hr concealer & Moisturiser NC20 Prep & prime lip Fix & Matt

Makeup for Essie Davis Venice Film Festival Red Carpet Film Premier

Makeup for Essie Davis Venice Film Festival Red Carpet Film Premier

Serving elegance and timeless beauty at the Venice Film Festival 81st La Biennale with the stunning Essie Davis, here to support her husband’s new movie, The Order. So honored to create this red carpet look! ✨ Hair - anastasia stylianou Photo - dominique charriau Product breakdown tatcha - The Essence, Water Cream, The Kissou Lip Balm nars issist - Radiant Natural Longwear Foundation, Blush in Behave makeup by mario - Master Mattes, Bronzer in Cool dior beauty - Lipstick in Rosetto

BAFTAS Scotland 2025

BAFTAS Scotland 2025

Bafta Scotland 2024 Grooming on Craig Mcginlay Images Euan Cherry, Jeff Spicer Products: Hair Ruffians Styled using Color wow hair Style on Steroids Makeup & Skin Tatcha Camillia Cleansing oil Ahava after shave moisturiser The inkey list caffeine eye cream Mac Cosmetics Face & Body n1 Mac pro conceal and correct palette shade fair Givenchy beauty prism Libre powder shade 2 Mac cosmetics Matt lip balm Mac Cosmetics brow Gel Anastasia beverly hills sculp palette Makeup forever HD palette

Bafta Scotland 2024  Grooming on Craig Mcginlay

Bafta Scotland 2024 Grooming on Craig Mcginlay

Bafta Scotland 2024 Grooming on Craig Mcginlay Images Euan Cherry, Jeff Spicer Products: Hair Ruffians Styled using Color wow hair Style on Steroids Makeup & Skin Tatcha Camillia Cleansing oil Ahava after shave moisturiser The inkey list caffeine eye cream Mac Cosmetics Face & Body n1 Mac pro conceal and correct palette shade fair Givenchy beauty prism Libre powder shade 2 Mac cosmetics Matt lip balm Mac Cosmetics brow Gel Anastasia beverly hills sculp palette Makeup forever HD palette

Joel Edgarton

Joel Edgarton

Grooming for Joel edgerton premier of the plague at Festival de cannes The only agency Products Mac cosmetics Pro concealer palette & brow gel Morphe brushes mattifying spray & blush Seen group Pat mcgrath lip balm Fenty beauty blotting powder

Hair,Makeup& Grooming for Charlie Polanger Ana Lucy Mckendrick Attending the 78th Cannes Film Festiv

Hair,Makeup& Grooming for Charlie Polanger Ana Lucy Mckendrick Attending the 78th Cannes Film Festiv

Charlie Polanger Ana Lucy Mckendrick Attending the 78th Cannes Film Festival for the screening of his Movie The Plague Key Makeup and Groomer Dani Guinsberg mua The Only Agency assisted by Audrey McCarthy Makeup Artist Eye Makeup - Gucci beauty 02 Gorgeous Flora Body legology official

Hair,Makeup& Grooming for Charlie Polanger Ana Lucy Mckendrick Attending the 78th Cannes Film Festiv

Hair,Makeup& Grooming for Charlie Polanger Ana Lucy Mckendrick Attending the 78th Cannes Film Festiv

Charlie Polanger Ana Lucy Mckendrick Attending the 78th Cannes Film Festival for the screening of his Movie The Plague Key Makeup and Groomer Dani Guinsberg mua The Only Agency assisted by Audrey McCarthy Makeup Artist Eye Makeup - Gucci beauty 02 Gorgeous Flora Body legology official

Hair and Makeup for Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea & Beth Broderick | Comic Con Edinburgh

Hair and Makeup for Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea & Beth Broderick | Comic Con Edinburgh

Hair and makeup by Audrey McCarthy for Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick at Comic Con Edinburgh. Glamour and camera-ready makeup for the Sabrina the Teenage Witch cast during fan appearances and press engagements.

Hair & Make up for Elizabeth Woodward for BAFTAs London 2026

Hair & Make up for Elizabeth Woodward for BAFTAs London 2026

Honoured to create hair and makeup for producer Elizabeth Woodward, nominee for The Voice of Hind Rajab Assisted by @shannonmccarthymakeupartist Elizabeth wanted elevated no-makeup makeup, fresh, refined and effortlessly polished for the red carpet. We kept the base minimal and skin-led, with a soft diffused black liner to subtly define the eyes, individual cluster lashes for lift (never heavy), and a balm-tinted berry lip for that just-bitten glow. Blush and bronze were intentionally underst

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