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caroline barnes biography

BEAUTY MAKEUP ARTIST INTERNATIONAL

INDUSTRY EXPERT SKINCARE PROFESSIONAL

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Caroline Barnes is a London-based celebrity makeup artist whose refined aesthetic and instinct for modern glamour have made her a trusted name among A-list talent and leading luxury brands. Renowned for luminous skin, meticulous detail and an understated elegance, Caroline’s work defines contemporary red-carpet beauty.

Caroline Barnes Makeup Artist
Caroline Barnes Makeup Artist

Her artistry has appeared in the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire and Glamour, and she is regularly commissioned for international premieres, awards ceremonies and high-profile campaigns. Known for her calm presence and intuitive approach, Caroline works collaboratively with stylists, hair artists and photographers to craft cohesive, camera-ready looks that resonate both on the red carpet and in editorial.

Caroline has held prestigious ambassador roles for global beauty brands including Max Factor, L’Oréal Paris and Clinique, further cementing her reputation as an authority in modern makeup artistry.

Caroline Barnes regularly appears on television and at leading industry events as a respected authority in celebrity and red-carpet makeup.

She has featured as a beauty expert on This Morning and appeared on Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star, Season 1 episode 4.

Caroline has also spoken at industry events including those hosted by Marie Claire, and has represented global brands such as Max Factor, L’Oréal Paris and Clinique.

Beyond makeup application, Caroline has become a trusted beauty educator. Her popular YouTube channel SpeedBeauty by Caroline Barnes offers practical tutorials and expert advice, reflecting her belief in beauty that’s both accessible and transformative.

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TALENT

Hayley Atwell, Malala, Erin Doherty, Mia McKenna Bruce, Sandra Huller, Josette Simon, Zine Tseng, Morfydd Clark, Sharon Horgan, Bella Ramsey, Joely Richardson, Emma Raducanu, Thaddea Graham, Ema Horvath, Lewis Capaldi, Harry Hadden-Patton, Tom Felton, Jessie Ware, Anna Maxwell Martin, Emma Watson, Lily James, Laura Carmicheal, Nigella Lawson, Tori Kelly, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Sophie Cookson, Georgina Campbell, Sheridan Smith, Joanna Vanderham, Sophie McShera, Divina McCall, Zawe Ashton, Olag Kurylenko, Rochelle Hulme, Hannah Murray, Rebecca Ferguson, Kylie Minogue, Prince, Anna Friel, Diane Kruger, Duffy, Sheryl Crow, Cheryl Cole, Yasmin Le Bon, Michelle Keegan, Nicole Scherzinger, LeAnn Rimes, Natasha Bedingfield, Alexandra Burke, Emma Bunton, Supergrass, Charlotte Church, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Cat Deeley, Pixie Lott, Alesha Dixon, Kimberly Wyatt, Camilla Kerslake, Donna Air, Jamelia, David Beckham, Claudia Winkleman, The Killers, Chaka Khan, Naomi Campbell, Mylene Klass, Beck, Daisy Dares You, Natasha Khan, Joseph Fiennes, Lulu, Rachel Stevens, Girls Aloud, Jean Paul Gaultier, Davinia Taylor, Fearne Cotton, Samantha Janus, Joely Richardson, Mariella Fostrup, Dina Carroll, June Sarpong, Denise Van Outen, Louise Nurding, Amanda Holden, Jonathan Ross, Frank Skinner, Guy Richie, Eddie Izzard, Kym Ryder, Melanie C, Mick Hucknall, Lisa Snowdon, Billie Piper, Dannii Minogue, Martine McCutheon, Sarah Parish, Dandy Warhols, Gillian Anderson, Jamie Winstone.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Bille Sheepers, Aitken Jolly, Iakovos, Tung Walsh, Rachel Smith, Neil Bedford, Matthew Eades, Rankin, Radhika Muthanna, Anya Holdstock, Lauretta Suter, Sane Seven, Zoe McConnell, Mariano Vivanco, Wayne Maser, Walter Chin, Simon Emmett, Stephane Sednaoui, Rankin, Nadav Kander, Klauss Thymann, Donald Christie, Heather Favell, Coliena Rentmeester, Kristian Schuller, Bob Carlos Clarke, Perou, Elisabeth Hoff, Chris Dunlop, Chris Heads, Chris Lane, Clive Arrowsmith, Daniel Ward, Christophe Meimoon, Karin Berndl, Darren S. Feist, David Woolley, Derek Santini, Ellis Parrinder, Iain Philpott, Josh Van Gelder, Jane Mcleish-Kelsey, Ben Harries, Jason Joyce, John Stoddart, John Swannell, Chris & Gael, Julian Broad, Lee Jenkins, Litchfield, Yu Tsai, Ellis Parrinder, Martin Morrell, Cody Burridge, Alex Sarginson, Marc Todd, Nicole Nodland, Nicky Emmerson, Vincent Dolman, Oliver Pearce, Peter Westh, Paul Westlake, Peter Zownir, Rasmus Mogensen, Sean McMenomy, Simon Atlee, Steve Shaw, Simon Songhurst, Terry O’Neill, Trevor Ray Hart, Max Dodson, Robert Erdmann, Nadav Kander and Chris and Gael.

EDITORIAL

Australian Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, InStyle, Marie Claire, Numero, Saturday Times Magazine, Glamour, Sunday Times Magazine, Arena, Stella, Spanish Vogue, Tatler, Red, Telegraph Magazine, US Vogue, ES Magazine, Vogue, S, Grazia, How to Spend It, Russian Glamour, Q, ZooZoom, Sunday Independent Magazine.

Advertising

Nails INC., Max Factor, Clinique, L’Oreal, Frost French, Boots Pure Beauty, Pretty Polly, MTV, Thomas Pink, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, River Island, Agent Provocateur, New Look, EuroStar (featuring Kylie), Bhs, Pulsar, Scholl, Boots Optical, Pret a Manger, Jenny Packham (shows aw ‘05 & s/s ‘06), Herbal Essences, Swarovski, Ministry of Sound, Derek Rose, BAA, Sixty, Allegra Hicks (show s/s ’06, a/w ’06), Sunsilk, Swatch, Modernist (shows s/s ’08), PPQ show, Boodles, Nivea. Schwarzkopf, Bionsen, The Sanctuary, Radox, Next, Olay. Bryce D’Anice Aime.

Kylie Minogue tours

Kylie minogue tours – On a Night Like This 2001 · Fever 2002 · Showgirl Homecoming 2006

#nhsmoraleboost

During the COVID 19 pandemic, Caroline launched the NHS Morale Boost Campaign to ‘give back’ to NHS frontline workers, offering free 30 minute, one to one virtual beauty consultations.

Caroline enlisted over 100 industry experts, including Makeup artists, Beauty Journalists, Influencers and Facialists.  In 10 days, together they completed over 1000 personal consultations.

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Look Good Feel Better

Caroline’s part of Look Good Feel Better, offering her time and knowledge to help restore confidence and wellbeing to Cancer patients.

Caroline has supported LGFB for over 15 years. Offering her time and knowledge to help restore confidence and wellbeing to women experiencing the hideous effects of Chemotherapy. Many online tutorials can be found on the LGBF website.