Carolina Bardalez Smith is the founder and lead artist of Cakeface by Caro, an in-demand bridal makeup artist known for her elevated glam, refined technique, and signature polished finish. With over a decade of experience, she has become one of Sydney’s most sought-after bridal artists, with brides travelling from across Australia and internationally to secure her for their wedding day.

 

After years working in fashion, events, and celebrity glam, including clients such as Chrishell Stause from Selling Sunset, Carolina chose to focus her artistry on the clients who matter most to her: her brides. This choice has shaped her reputation as an artist trusted for creating luxe, photo-ready glam that feels modern, elevated, and tailored to each bride’s unique beauty.

 

Her work ranges from soft, natural elegance to bold, full glamour, with each look designed to enhance the bride’s features while maintaining balance, refinement, and longevity. Carolina is known for her ability to adapt across styles while still delivering her signature elevated finish, ensuring every bride looks and feels confident, radiant, and beautifully polished on their special day.

 

As an educator, she provides professional 1:1 artist lessons, development programs, and personal glam lessons for clients wanting to learn makeup for themselves. Her signature Self Learn classes are intimate full-day group workshops designed for hands-on learning and confidence building.

 

Based in her boutique studio in Willoughby, just 10 minutes from Sydney’s CBD, Carolina leads a selective team of artists and collaborators. While her focus is bridal, she continues to offer pre-wedding makeup, in-studio glam, hairstyling, and limited occasional bookings on selected weekends for clients seeking a beautifully elevated and luxe experience from a high-demand artist trusted locally and internationally.