About
Cati
Founder of Cati Beauty, Makeup & Hair Artist
Cati’s fascination for all things beauty in life began early, as a very sensitive, daydreamer girl growing up in Sintra, Portugal.
Art has always been an intrinsic part of her life as she explored every medium she could - painting, sculpture, music, and later, at university, design, form and function. It was this endeavour that took her to the UK, where she not only studied architecture but also broadened her curiosity about aesthetics and the world.
Yet it was through studying fashion and styling - very her first love! - that Beauty truly found her and it has never let go since.
Simple, Timeless
Beauty
Our StoryCati Beauty was founded in 2014 and specialises in Destination Weddings across Portugal & Europe, bringing bespoke makeup & hair to brides who appreciate a fresh and elevated approach to beauty.
Working with brides is about more than makeup and hair, it is about understanding the rhythm of the day and collaborating seamlessly with wedding planners, photographers, and videographers. Cati Beauty and her team ensures every detail of the beauty preparations align effortlessly with the day’s flow.
Having worked with hundreds of brides and delivered thousands of beauty services, Cati
has gained an intimate understanding of the destination wedding industry and has built lasting connections with some of the most talented creative teams.
More than a decade into her career, Cati continues to pour her heart into each wedding she helps bring to life. Through her work, Cati’s artistry becomes an exploration of human connection and the ways women relate to themselves and one another.
The Beauty
Cati’s aesthetic is rooted in natural, effortless beauty, creating looks that enhance the bride’s features and making her feel beautiful and authentic.
For Cati, beauty is not about transformation, it is about revealing, celebrating, and understanding what brings a woman’s essence to life, so every makeup and hair look is thoughtfully crafted with her client.
Working with a bride on her wedding day is an ode to trust, connection, and collaboration.
Kind Words
from former brides
Michaella
“ Cati, from the second I saw your Instagram I could tell you would be the perfect fit for my wedding hair and makeup. The first time we met for my trial you were so inviting and kind which made the decision even easier. I could tell by your calmness and warmth (and music playlist haha) that you would bring the exact energy into the getting ready room on wedding day that I was looking for. You listened to all my hesitations, changed everything I asked for, gave amazing suggestions, and truly made sure to keep me feeling myself in my skin and hair while letting your artistry enhance my features. You're such a gem and I wish I could work with you every day! I'm so grateful to have you as part of my wedding day story and memories. “
Jacqui
“ I cannot say enough wonderful things about Cati and her entire team. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, stress-free, and truly exceptional. I had 11 bridesmaids, all wanting different looks, and she was able to perfectly execute every single one of them flawlessly.
The quality of their work was beyond stunning—I felt confident, beautiful, and completely taken care of. I couldn’t recommend her and her team more highly and would choose them again without hesitation. ” Emma
“ Cati absolutely made all my dreams come true for my most special day. As a blonde with fair skin, professional make up can look too heavy or too much on me but Cati smashed it and I have never felt more beautiful, more confident and more myself in my life. All my family & friends have said how much it shone through on the day and in the photos. I will forever love my timeless ballerina hair and soft make up look. The entire process with Cati from the initial contact to the trial to answering questions and finally to the big day was seamless. Cati has a very calming and soothing energy that will keep any bride sane just before their big moment. My mum also loved her look so much she went to buy all the products afterwards! If only we could both have our hair and make up done by Cati everyday! “
Iman
" Cati acted as half hair and makeup artist, half therapist. We went for a natural makeup look on the day - very sun-kissed and rosy-cheeked. She kept me glowing and feeling sane all weekend long. "via Vogue Weddings
MJ
“ Cati was by far, an exceptional make up artist. I got married abroad so it was a tedious process to find a makeup artist that would pull off what I wanted since I, myself, am a perfectionist. I found her through Instagram and instantly knew she had talent for effortless, beautiful make up. She believes in enhancing one's look, not changing it. Cati is a perfectionist at best and listens to your needs. Her friendly demeanour makes it easy to get along with her and my family loved her! Cati is the most ideal make up artist, she will go above and beyond. Her talent says it all! Thank you for everything, Cati. xx ”
Gabrielle
“ Cati perfectly brought my wedding hair and makeup vision to life. I had tears in my eyes when I saw the look for the first time at our trial — and again on my wedding day. She listened so thoughtfully to what I wanted and executed everything flawlessly. She expertly blended my clip-in extensions and created a soft, natural, radiant glow that felt completely like me and photographed beautifully.
Beyond her incredible talent, Cati’s calm and reassuring presence made the entire getting-ready experience feel relaxed and joyful. My hair and makeup stayed secure and beautiful from the first photo to the last dance, through happy tears and hours of celebration. I truly cannot thank her enough for giving me a look I’ll cherish forever. “
“ I am so happy to give Cati a raving 5 star review - she exceeded my expectations. Truly, from the bottom of my heart, I was so happy with the end result. I think it is one of my favorite hair styles ever done. I loved that I was able to explain the overall style and she asked the right questions to align her vision with mine. Ponytails are not easy, but she made it look chic and beautiful. Further, her presence while we were all getting ready was welcomed and a great addition to the day. A wedding day is truly such a personal time for most people and having her in the room with us felt like just having another friend around. Cati, thanks so much for making this experience such a wonderful one. ”
Krista
“ Meeting and working with Cati was one of the best things to happen to my wedding!! So amazingly talented and such a kind soul. She made myself and my family feel so comfortable right off the bat, we knew we were in good hands. Cati and her team use top quality products and have a range of shades and color palettes. She is meticulous, taking time to carefully prep my skin before starting with makeup. They listen to the client and work with you even if you aren’t sure about what you want. My family and I have never had our hair and makeup done so well! Cati was the best start to the most important day of my life yet...forever grateful!!! “
Blayne
“ I can't recommend Cati enough! She was so incredibly helpful during my trial and on my wedding day. She was punctual, totally attentive and listened to what I wanted/didn't want. And most of all, she's a super talented artist! I reached out to her online for our destination wedding in Portugal. Since we were travelling there from Canada, I was a little nervous selecting someone without having met them first, but I was so lucky to have found Cati. She was lovely, and the process of booking/coordinating with her via Canada was seamless. I was thrilled with my hair and make-up, as were my bridesmaids. Thank you, Cati!”
Caeli
“ Cati did my bridal hair and makeup for my wedding in May and I cannot recommend her enough!! Her professional demeanor and the warmth of personality made me feel immediately comfortable and it was easy to explain the look I wanted. On top of being such a talented professional, she is just such a lovely person. She styled four girls' hair for my wedding as well and we all loved hanging out with her on the day of the wedding - exchanging stories and plenty of laughs. ”
Melissa
“ Cati did my bridal hair and makeup for my wedding in May and I cannot recommend her enough!! As someone who generally doesn’t wear a ton of makeup I was really nervous about finding the right person but Cati made me feel glamorous on my wedding day and not overdone. Her professional demeanor and the warmth of personality made me feel immediately comfortable and it was easy to explain the look I wanted (even if I really didn't know exactly what that was myself!). On top of being such a talented professional, she is just such a lovely person. She styled four girls' hair for my wedding as well and we all loved hanging out with her on the day of the wedding - exchanging stories and plenty of laughs. I feel so lucky to have had such a wonderful hair & makeup artist to make my big day that much more special. Thank you Cati! ”
Melanie
“ “Trying to find a make-up artist for your wedding day on the other side of the world can be extremely overwhelming and nerve racking, but from reviewing Cati’s portfolio and social media, I felt she could do the job and boy, was I on the money! Cati is a phenomenal makeup artist and hairstylist! She provided make-up for my bridesmaids and myself and I couldn’t have been happier with the results, and I know my bridesmaids were equally satisfied. Cati has a wonderful eye for colour and style. She nailed all our requests with her added personal touches! She moves throughout the preparations of the day with a calm, collected, and stress-free attitude. We were so calm all morning because we knew we were in such great hands. Our makeup looked great all night long with hardly a touch-up. She was brilliant and exceeded all my expectations! I can’t recommend Cati enough! She is so talented at her craft and you can tell she really loves what she does. Thank you Cati! ”
Joi
“ Cati is such a skilled hair a makeup artist, and did an amazing job for my wedding. Both my hair and makeup were exactly what I wanted, and even better than I imagined. Cati also has a very calming presence when she's working, which is a big plus when you're trying to stay relaxed the morning of your wedding! Thanks so much Cati for everything! “
Laura
“ I don't know where to begin! I came across Cati and her work whilst frantically looking for a make up artist for my destination wedding in Portugal. I was really apprehensive about having my make up done as I normally do not wear that much on my face however from the moment I started talking to Cati about my wedding and the type of look that I was going for, she immediately understood and did an amazing job for my make up trial! Cati was so lovely, professional and helpful when I would message/email about different ideas for hair and make up I had and whether they would work for my various outfits. The looks Cati created for my actual wedding days were just amazing- it was exactly what I was looking for! I received so many compliments and above all, I felt really comfortable that I looked like an enhanced version of myself and not like a totally different dolled up person! Thank you so so much for doing an incredible job Cati, I cannot thank you or recommend you enough! “