About me

"With over ninteen years' experience, renowned Irish makeup artist Annette O'Brien is among the top in her field. Based in Killarney, Kerry, Annette brings experience, creativity and attention to detail when translating both on-trend and classically chic makeup looks for clients. Annette is a freelance makeup artist working throughout Kerry and Cork specilaising in bridal makeup, editorial and commerical. 

Working with top of the range MAC and Charlotte Tilbury makeup products, which ensure the longevity and quality of finish clients expect, Annette's creative drive and experience are highly sought after. Hundreds of satisfied Brides and a range of high profile/celebrity clients are testament to the high regard with which Annette is held within the profession.

Annette has been nominated for Make-up Artist of the Year 2012 & 2013 and since then her journey to the top of her profession has flourished. In 2018 and won an award for "Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year" and 2019 saw her win her first National award from The Irish Makeup Awards Ceremony where she won "Celebrity Makeup Artist of the Year 2019". The most recent award was "Bridal Makeup Specialist of the Year 2024" from the Irish Makeup Awards."