Our Story So Far

MOB & Ko has always been shaped by makeup artists, built through experience, creativity and a genuine understanding of the tools we use every day.

Now owned and led by Kayleigh O’Donovan, the brand has continued to grow while staying connected to the people, products and community that made it what it is.

From where we are today to where it all began, this is the story of how MOB & Ko became the brand you know now.

September 2026

The Reset

Not a rebrand. A reset.

After three years at the helm of MOB & KO, Kayleigh had really grown into her identity as the brand’s owner and wanted MOB & KO to feel more reflective of her, her vision and where the brand was heading.

The reset brought a more elevated look and feel, a clearer identity and a renewed focus on putting our community at the heart of everything we do.

It’s still the MOB & KO you know, just more considered, more confident and more us.

We’re so proud of how far the brand has come and we can’t wait to continue the journey with you.

October 2025

MOB & KO goes backstage

MOB & KO continued to grow within the professional beauty world, with our brushes heading backstage, into artist kits and onto some very exciting productions, including sponsorships with I’m Every Woman and Burlesque The Musical.

It was also a year of learning, evolving and getting really clear on what we wanted the next chapter of MOB & KO to look and feel like.

May 2024

Meet Spuffy

Our now-iconic Spuffy joined the MOB & KO family, combining the finish of a sponge with the ease of a puff.

It quickly became one of the products that helped define our approach to creating tools differently, always looking for ways to make application easier, smarter and more enjoyable.

November 2023

MOB became MOB & KO

The brand officially relaunched as MOB & KO.

The new name paid tribute to its beginnings while marking the start of Kayleigh’s chapter and a new vision for the future. Repurposing MOB to stand for Make Up, Organisers, Brushes and adding KO for Kayleigh’s initials. 

A new era, but with the same love of makeup, artistry, family and community that had always been at the heart of the brand.

May 2023

A new chapter

Makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Kayleigh O’Donovan acquired the brand.

For Kayleigh, it was about much more than buying a cosmetics business. There were so many similarities between the two owners that the brand immediately felt like a natural fit.

Both makeup artists, both from close-knit families, both passionate about beauty and both believers in bringing their community, friends and family along for the journey.

Kayleigh saw the opportunity to take everything people already loved and trusted about MOB while bringing her own experience, personality and vision into its next chapter.

That shared sense of family and community remains at the heart of MOB & KO today. We want you to feel like you’re not simply buying from the brand, but growing with us and becoming part of the story too.

2021

The XMO Collection

The XMO brush range launched, introducing a new generation of high-quality fibre brushes and continuing the brand’s focus on creating performance-led tools for makeup artists and makeup lovers alike.

2019

Beyond the brush

The brand began expanding beyond makeup brushes, introducing kit bags designed with working makeup artists in mind and laying the foundations for the wider tools and accessories offering that would follow.

2017

Where it all began

MOB began on makeup artist Molly O’Brien’s bedroom floor, born from her love of makeup, artistry and creating quality tools that artists could rely on.

Molly confidently shared her work and her journey online, building a loyal and trusted following around the brand from the very beginning. That sense of community, family and bringing people along for the ride became part of MOB’s DNA and continues to shape MOB & KO today.

Family has always played a big part in the story too. Our brushes have been named after members of Molly’s and, later, Kayleigh’s families, a tradition we’re proud to continue as the brand grows.

A Message from

OUR FOUNDER

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.

MOB & KO is ever evolving and ever growing, and one of my favourite parts of building the brand is hearing from the people who are growing alongside us. We genuinely love getting your feedback, hearing your ideas and knowing what you want to see from us next.

Owning a cosmetics brand has always been a dream of mine, so every order, recommendation, comment, share, message and bit of support, both online and offline, means more than you probably realise.

With every order you place and every time you support MOB & KO, you’re helping a small business dream come true.

I’m so excited for everything still to come. To create more products, expand our community, keep pushing MOB & KO forward and continue growing myself as a business owner and entrepreneur.

There is still so much I want to learn, create and build, and I love that you get to be part of that journey with me.

Thank you for believing in MOB & KO and for continuing to grow with us.

Kayleigh x
Owner & Brand Director, MOB & KO