Cara Murphy.
Two crafts. One artist. Choose your experience.
Makeup
Bridal, occasion & editorial looks that photograph beautifully and last as long as you do.
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Ink
Delicate fine line tattooing — botanical, floral and large-scale pieces, custom-designed around you.
Enter →Every face & every piece, the same obsession
From flawless bridal glam to delicate fine line ink — a small selection of recent work from both sides of the studio.
The artist
The artist behind it all
Cara Murphy is a multi-business owner in her early twenties who has painted over 500 faces. With 300+ tattoos already behind her, she's one of Northern Ireland's most sought-after fine line specialists.
Magherafelt
Step inside the studio
A purpose-built space in the heart of Magherafelt — home to Murphy Studios for makeup, Murphy Ink for fine line tattoo, and Canvas, the content studio. Open seven days a week, 7am–7pm.
Take a look around
BridalBridal makeup, wherever you're getting ready
Cara travels anywhere in Northern Ireland and looks after the whole bridal party, with makeup that lasts from the first photo to the last dance.
How bridal worksDon't just take our word for it
Cara did my wedding makeup and I've never felt more beautiful. She travelled to the venue, kept the whole bridal party calm, and it lasted from 7am to the last dance.
My fine line floral piece healed perfectly and gets compliments every single time. Cara mocked up the design from a rough idea I sent on Instagram.
Booked the lesson to learn my own face and it honestly changed how I do my makeup every day. Worth every penny.
Loved the experience and love the tattoo!! Will defo be back :)