BEST OF BRISBANE 2023 — COURIER MAIL

Award winning Make up Artistry

Specialising in timeless, soft glam and luxury bridal beauty across Brisbane.

Carein Dutta at the AL 4 Beauty reception desk, Kedron

At the studio, Kedron

MEET CAREIN

A one-woman studio, on purpose.

AL 4 Beauty isn't a roster of rotating juniors — it's Carein, and whatever your day needs. Ten-plus years in, she's done everything from Year 12 formals to Sunshine Coast weddings, and in 2023 the Courier Mail named her Brisbane's Best Makeup Artist.

Clients tend to come back less for a particular look and more for how the morning feels: unhurried, properly listened to, and finished with enough time left to actually enjoy getting ready.

10+

years in Brisbane hair & makeup

five-star Google reviews

2023

Best of Brisbane, Courier Mail

HOW IT WORKS

A session with Carein

The same four stages, whether it's a formal for one or a bridal party of six.

You talk, she listens

Every booking starts with what you actually want — not a set menu. Bring photos, bring none, bring second thoughts.

Made for your skin

Products and technique are chosen for your skin type and tone, not applied the same way to everyone in the chair.

Time for photos

The chair is never rushed. There's always a moment built in for photos and video before anyone has to leave.

Built to last the day

Applied to survive a Brisbane afternoon into a night out — still holding at the last song, not just the first photo.

OCCASIONS & RATES

What Carein's booked for

Specialising in timeless, soft glam and luxury bridal beauty across Brisbane. Every booking is quoted properly once Carein knows your day — these are starting points, not final quotes.