Attracta Courtney
Attracta Courtney's biography
Attracta Courtney is an international editorial makeup artist and beauty expert whose work spans fashion, luxury campaigns and red‑carpet events. Known for her intuitive, skin‑first approach, she has collaborated with leading photographers, designers and global beauty brands throughout her career. Her philosophy blends artistry with a deep respect for skin health, which led her to create the Attracta Beauty Awards - the first practitioner‑led awards dedicated to Slow Beauty and biological integrity. Attracta’s work is recognised for its modernity, emotional sensitivity and refined understanding of beauty in all its forms.
Attracta’s editorial style is rooted in enhancing the natural architecture of the face with a light, intelligent touch. She is known for creating luminous, lived‑in skin, unexpected colour accents and beautifully balanced details that feel effortless yet intentional. Her artistry is shaped by years of working backstage at fashion weeks, on set with world‑class photographers, and across luxury beauty campaigns where precision, restraint and emotional storytelling define her creative approach.
From the most prestigious glossy magazines to the hottest runways, Attracta’s work is regularly in the spotlight. Gracing the pages of the leading titles, from Vogue to Harper’s Bazaar, Elle to Vanity Fair, Attracta’s modern, elegant look is constantly in demand by editors and art directors across the board. With a wealth of hands-on experience behind her, Attracta’s extensive knowledge is regularly called upon to be shared in sell-out talks, exclusive masterclasses and magazine features. Whether it’s a trend tip for a Beauty Editor or a lecture on the history of make-up, Attracta is a trusted voice of authority - a fact that has led her to consult and write for leading beauty brands such as Prada Beauty, Bourjois, Bioderma and L’Oréal.
In a natural progression for her as a thought-leader, Attracta published her first book, 8A back in 2009, a copy of which is in the archives at the V&A museum. A compilation of style, fashion, beauty and art, it was a space where Attracta could celebrate beauty in all its unique forms. The book was therefore the beginning of Attracta’s mission to champion ‘Slow Beauty’ and challenge the false reality of airbrushed imagery and embrace the honesty of natural beauty. She is passionate to highlight that ageism is not acceptable today in any area and to slow down the angst for instant perfection by addressing the language we currently use in our beauty vocabulary.
Today, Attracta is once again pioneering a first for the beauty industry: the Attracta Beauty Awards. The first ever Awards to be created by a make-up artist, these awards recognise exceptional professional experts, beauty brands and provide a platform for promising emerging ones. Now in their ninth year, the awards continue Attracta’s mission: to highlight the importance of skin health, age-maintenance, emotional and physical wellness and encourage people to create beauty with integrity. Slow Beauty is Attracta Courtney’s guiding philosophy, a mindful, skin‑respectful approach that prioritises long‑term skin health, biological integrity and intentional product use. It champions rituals over routines, quality over quantity, and a deeper connection to how beauty makes us feel. Through her work and the Attracta Beauty Awards, Attracta advocates for products and practices that support the skin’s natural rhythms, honour its biology and celebrate beauty with purpose and consciousness.
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Celebrity Clients
Over her career, Attracta has worked with leading celebrity and Hollywood actors, including:
Eva Longoria, Cara Delevingne, Karlie Kloss, Natalia Vodianova, Princess Eugenie, Irina Shayk, John Legend, Idris Elba, Heidi Klum, Kristy Young, Jack O’Connell, Sienna Miller, Felicity Jones, Hayley Atwell, Jerry Hall, Nigella Lawson, Georgia May Jagger, Jasmine Guinness, Jade Parfitt, Jodie Kidd, Elle Macpherson, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Daisy Lowe, Camilla Belle, Kelis, Lauren Bush, L’Wren Scott, Emily Mortimer, Heath Ledger, Gemma Ward, Theodora Richards, Alexandra Richards, Aaron Johnson, Tamsin Egerton, Sam Taylor Wood, Oasis, Duran Duran, Jamie Hince, Liberty Ross, Jade Jagger, Elizabeth Jagger, Minnie Driver, Sadie Frost, Romola Garai, Mischa Barton, Eva Herzigova, Nadja Auermann, Lykke Li, Charli XCX, Cora Corre, Delfina Delettrez, Pippa Middleton, Eugenie Niarchos, Susie Wolff, Tuppence Middleton, Rose Leslie, Virginie Clarins-Courtin, Morgane Polanski, Lily Cole, Mimi Xu, Laura Whitmore, Cesc Fàbregas, Ralph Fiennes, India Hicks, Sophie Okonedo, Jamael Westman, Sir Ian McKellen, Andrew Garfield, Letitia Wright, Richard Madden, Taron Egerton, Andrew Scott, Wendell Pierce, Johanna Konta, James Ward.
Editorial Photographers
Over her career, Attracta has collaborated with leading global Photographers, including:
Arthur Elgort, Jamie Morgan, Richard Bush, Perry Ogden, Lord Snowden, Lord Lichfield, Boo George, Roger Deckker, Jonas Bresnan, Kai Z Feng, Laurence Ellis, Jeon Seung Hwan, Rafael Stahelin, Torkil Gudnason, Patrick Dermarchelier, Rankin, David Bailey, Dusan Reljin, Nadav Kander, Ellen Von Unwerth, Michelangelo di Battista, Jason Kibbler, David Vasiljevic, Julian Broad, Norbert Schoerner, Paola Kudacki, Simon Emmet, Vincent Peters, David Slijper, Simon Lipton, Kevin MacKintosh, Pascal Chevallier, Chris Craymer, Robert Erdmann, Mary McCartney, Ruven Afanador, Arthur Meehan, Luca Campri, Ben Weller, Sean & Seng, John Akehurst, Kt Auleta, Anne Menke, Yelena Yemchuk, Catherine Servel, Jonty Davis, Ben Watts, James Meakin, Sean Cook, Sean Gleeson, Adam Whitehead, Cometti, Bryan Adams, Simon Thiselton, Zanna, Kristian Schuller, Kourtney Roy, Robi Rodriguez, Blommers & Schumm, Kate Davis-Macleod, Harry Crowder, Justin Borbely, William Selden, Rhys Frampton, Daniel Riera, Phillipe Salomon, Hugo Glendinning, Colin Bell, Alex Bramall, Henry Bourne, Hiroshi Kutomi, Mark Newton, Matthew Eades, Benjamin Kaufmann, Andy Eaton, Oliver Pearce, Ezra Patchett, Dan Hack, Simon Songhurst.
Editorial Credits
Over two decades, Attracta has collaborated with leading global publications, including:
Vogue (British, German, Hellas, Russian) Teen Vogue, POP, W, Vman, Elle (UK,USA) Glamour (UK,USA) Harpers Bazaar (UK, USA, Arabia), Interview, Vanity Fair, Purple, Another Man, GQ Italia, Tatler, InStyle, Dazed & Confused, Oyster, Self, Style, Lula, Material Girl, Marie Claire, Details, GQ, Hercules, Crash, Grazia, Bon, 125, Rodeo, Jane, L’Officel (Paris, Brasil), Volt, ID Online, Vogue Italia, Wall Street Journal, D Magazine, Intersection, PaperPlanes, Glass, Please, Stylist, Teen Tatler, Citizen K, Zoo, Porter, The GentleWoman, The Edit, German Flair, Vanity Fair Spain, German Flair, Grazia, ES Magazine.
Advertising Credits
Over two decades, Attracta has worked on leading advertising campaigns, including:
McQ, Twenty8Twelve, Aveda, Aquascutum, Anthropologie, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus,
J Crew, H&M, Jaeger, Alice Temperley for Target, Victoria Secret’s, Amanda Wakeley, Wolford, Dove, Nivea, Vichy, Vertu, Nike, Wrangler, Radley, Westfield, Clarkes, Charnos, Ben Sherman, Daks, Boden, Macy’s, B Store, BHS, Oasis, Dorothy Perkins, M&S, John Smedley, Chris & Tibor, Joules, Gant Rugger, Firetrap, Needle&Thread, LK.Bennett, Cutler & Gross, Angela Cassidy, House of Fraser, Debenhams, Bourjois, AOK, Diadermine, Rolex, COS, Halcyon Days, SportFX, The White Company, Sunsoul, MZ Skin, The Fold, Pure Collection, Diane Kordas, Via Outlets, Ellesse, Olay, Via Outlets, NRBY, GOSSARD, KALITA, BOOTS No.7
Fashion & Runway Work
Aquascutum, Amanda Wakeley, Ronik Zilka, Maria Grachvogel, Twenty8Twelve, Jaeger, Paul Costelloe, Zoe Jordan, McQ Video, David Koma, Orla Kiely, Felder|Felder, Palmer/Harding, Fashion for Conservation - Mother of Pearl - Deborah Milner.
FAQ What is Attracta Courtney known for as a make-up artist? Attracta Courtney is recognised internationally for her editorial makeup artistry, her intuitive, skin‑first approach, and her ability to create modern, emotionally resonant beauty looks. Her work spans fashion, film, luxury campaigns and red‑carpet events, and she is the founder of the Attracta Beauty Awards — the first practitioner‑led awards dedicated to Slow Beauty and biological integrity. What is Attracta’s signature editorial style? Her style is defined by luminous, refined skin, thoughtful colour placement and a light, intelligent touch that enhances the natural architecture of the face. She is known for creating beauty that feels effortless, contemporary and emotionally connected to the story of the image. What is Slow Beauty and why is it important to Attracta? Slow Beauty is Attracta’s guiding philosophy — a mindful, skin‑respectful approach that prioritises long‑term skin health, biological integrity and intentional product use. It champions rituals over routines and encourages a deeper connection to how beauty makes us feel. This philosophy underpins both her editorial work and the Attracta Beauty Awards. Which publications and brands has Attracta worked with? Her work has appeared in leading international titles including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Glass Magazine and Vanity Fair. She has collaborated with global designers, photographers and luxury beauty brands across editorial, runway and commercial projects. Does Attracta work internationally? Yes. Attracta works across the UK and internationally for editorial shoots, fashion shows, red‑carpet events and luxury brand campaigns. How can I enquire about working with Attracta? For editorial bookings, creative collaborations or press enquiries, please visit the Contact page to get in touch directly.