CHARLOTTE WADLEY MAKEUP
- Bridal, Fashion, Editorial & Celebrity -

About
Professional
With over 15 years of experience in the makeup industry, Charlotte is an established freelance makeup artist working across fashion, beauty, television, editorial and luxury bridal. Known for her refined creative eye, versatility and attention to detail, she brings a considered, professional approach to every project, whether working backstage at Fashion Week, on a commercial campaign or creating timeless bridal looks.
Charlotte's career has taken her across the globe, collaborating with production companies, leading beauty brands, models, celebrities and musicians. Her work spans Fashion Week, TV productions, music videos, creative campaigns and editorial shoots, with magazine publications including British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Tatler.
Alongside her freelance work, Charlotte has collaborated with leading beauty brands, including Charlotte Tilbury, delivering masterclasses and sharing her expertise in professional makeup artistry. From working in the fast-paced environment of fashion to the detail and precision required on set, she brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to every collaboration.
With a longstanding passion for bridal beauty, Charlotte has worked with over 500 brides, creating polished, elevated looks that feel individual to each client. She travels internationally for both weddings and professional bookings, bringing the same level of care, creativity and professionalism to every destination.
Charlotte's foundations in luxury beauty were built through her early career at Harrods and MAC Cosmetics, where she developed her technical expertise and understanding of high-end service. She later founded her own salon and training academy, leading a team and building a successful beauty business before returning to independent work to focus on her creative career and international opportunities.
Today, Charlotte continues to work across fashion, beauty, media and bridal, combining years of hands-on experience with a genuine passion for her craft. Her approach is rooted in enhancing natural beauty, understanding each project's unique vision and creating work that feels polished, modern and considered.

Celebrity Clientele
Lucie Rose Donlan
Scarlett Moffat
Lucinda Strafford
Amber Turner
Lauryn Goodman
Paige Turley
Jorja Smith
Linda Robson
Sophie Lee
May Elghety
Cici Coleman
Izzy Fairthorne
Kasabian
Experience
Blue Planet III Premiere, BBC 2026
Paris Fashion Week SS27
Stacey Dooly Sleeps Over, Channel 4 2026
National Television Awards 2026
Upcoming Docu-series, Channel 4 2026
Charlotte Tilbury Brighton Masterclass 2026
Charlotte Tilbury Brighton Masterclass 2025
Launch Event, Maison Bent 2025
Deep Cover Premiere, Amazon Prime 2025
No7 Product Launch Event, Boots 2025
Wonka Premiere, 2023
The Luxe Range by Lucinda Strafford 2023
Love Island: Aftersun, ITV 2023
National Television Awards 2022
TOWIE Halloween Special, ITVbe 2019
Loose Women, 2019
Love Island: The Reunion, ITV 2019
Love Island: The Experience, ITV 2019
Virgin Media BAFTATV Awards 2019
Spy School production for CITV (Zodiak Kids)
London Fashion Week SS18
Music Video Kasabian 'Bless this Acid House' (my Acomplice Ltd)
Pautinka London Jewellery promotional video
Retail Artist, MAC Cosmetics Brighton 2015-2017
Top Model UK Finalists 2017
Makeup Artist for Urban Decay Masterclass
Music Video Jorja Smith 'Beautiful Little Fools' (Pulse Films)
Fire & Ice Event 2017, Prestigious Models
Oxford Fashion Week SS16
Paris Fashion Week SS16
London Fashion Week SS16
National Television Awards 2016
BAFTA short film ‘The Door’ directed by Vika Evdokimenko
L’Oréal Colour Trophy Awards, Toni & Guy Brighton
Shu Uemura Fashion Show sponsored by Trevor Sorbiè
Awards
High Flyers 50 GloBiz Awards 2026
Celebrity Makeup Artist of the Year 2026/27, Presige Awards
Best for Bridal UK Top 100 2026, HBA
Hitched Wedding Awards 2026
The Bridal Makeup Artist Awards 2025 Finalist
Makeup Artist of the Year 2023-24, South England Prestige Awards
Makeup Artist of the Year 2022-23, South England Prestige Awards