From Gisele to Beyoncé: 11 Celebrity Makeup Artists to Follow Now
This year, internationally acclaimed British makeup artist Pat McGrath became the first in ever in the makeup industry to receive the royal title of DBE, Lady of the British Empire, by Queen Elizabeth II. Known as the 'Mother of Makeup', McGrath is at the head of a billion dollar cosmetic company, Pat McGrath Labs, and a leader in catwalk and editorial beauty. As a black woman in the fashion and beauty industry , she championed diversity and inclusion in her work and paved the way for other makeup artists of all races.
As the beauty industry becomes more inclusive in the campaigns on the forefront, it is also important to highlight the work of the various artists behind the scenes. From the futuristic aesthetics of the black model Raisa Flowers to the uncomplicated looks of Nam Vo, L'OFFICIEL brings together 11 makeup artists that you will not want to miss in your Instagram feed this year.
Pat McGrath
There is no makeup artist more influential than McGrath. In addition to having her own makeup line, she is also the creative design director at Procter & Gamble Beauty, where she oversees Covergirl, Max Factor, and creates Dolce & Gabbana: The Makeup. Her clientele includes celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Rihanna and Gisele Bündchen, among others, in addition to being responsible for some of the most well-known fashion and beauty editorials in the world.
Approved by Rihanna and McGrath, Raisa Flowers is the makeup artist and favorite muse of some of today's best musicians and creatives. A convention breaker who likes to push the world of beauty to rethink makeup, Flowers has a bold, futuristic style that is hard to miss. Recently, the artist was chosen to do Rihanna's makeup for this year's first Essence cover, creating a look with sky blue eyes and furrowed brows.
Priscilla Ono
Global makeup artist from Fenty Beauty, Priscilla Ono is the woman behind some of the best makeup looks we've seen on Rihanna. her Mexican heritage is a personal influence on her work, and she cited her grandmother as a great inspiration for beauty. Always eager to share tips and beauty trends, Ono is a reference in the makeup scene for using social networks to create communities. You can also enroll in her makeup course for industry tips and tricks.
Sir John
Beyoncé's favorite makeup artist, Sir John, conquered the industry after McGrath placed him under his wing early in his career. The makeup artist quickly established himself as a powerful force and continues to create iconic looks. He collaborated with names like Mario Testino, Steven Meisel and Naomi Campbell. After meeting Beyoncé at Tom Ford's spring / summer 2011 fashion show, she became John's perpetual muse as well as friend and client. As if success in the beauty industry was not enough, John is a staunch supporter of racial justice and continually uses his platform to promote it.
Anthonyh Nguyen
Anthonyh Nguyen of Los Angeles is the makeup artist for several celebrities, including Naomi Campbell, Katy Perry, Dua Lipa and Adele. His innovative and conceptual style appeared on magazine covers and his experience of working at high quality events like red carpets and music videos, earned him a reputation as a high ranking artist.
This seasoned makeup artist started her career doing makeup at a New York strip club, and now Nam Vo is one of the beauty highlights with a long list of celebrity clients. She is known for her #dewydumplings Instagram posts, which include eye-popping videos as she highlights the faces of stunning models and fan-favorite celebrities. She considers herself the queen of "brilliant works" and everyone seems to agree.
Michael Anthony
Micheal Anthony's most recent works include Katy Perry's inaugural makeup, Ariana Grande's Positions album cover, and Paris Hilton's LuuMee Case glam collaboration. The skilled makeup artist worked with Dior and has an extensive list of famous clients. His interest in makeup came from experiences with his aunt's Mary Kay palettes. During high school, he got a job at Mac Cosmetics and, soon after, his career took off. Since then, he has secured the title of Grande's favorite MUA and created beautiful looks for countless fashion shows.
Sheika Daley
Sheika Daley's career in beauty began when the famous comedian Sommore asked her to do makeup. She was working at Mac Cosmetics at the time, so the opportunity to do celebrity makeup was a surprise and kicked her in the door to celebrity glamour. Daley is fully self-taught and is now Zendaya's main makeup artist. Her natural but striking look appeared on the covers of famous magazines, red carpets and even at the Met Gala. As a black woman, Daley has been deliberately outspoken on her social media platforms and shows constant support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Nina Park
Nina Park is Chanel's favorite makeup artist. Its minimalist approach to makeup, which focuses on skincare and enhances natural attributes, incorporates Chanel's typical fresh look. The Chicago-born makeup artist, residing in New York, studied at L'école de Maquillage Fleurimon in Paris before officially starting her beauty career. Her looks can be seen in Zoë Kravitz, Brie Larson and Chanel muse Lily-Rose Depp. Last year, Park and hairstylist Bryce Scarlett launched Adjoining Rooms, an online space dedicated to building the hair and beauty industries and promoting a connection between those who belong to each discipline.
Hung Vanngo
Hung Vanngo is a Vietnamese-Canadian makeup artist who started his career collaborating with notable fashion photographers like Carter Smith and Emma Summerton. With over 2 million followers on Instagram, Vanngo is a household name in the beauty industry, and the man behind some of the best looks by Bella Hadid, Gisele Bündchen and Emily Ratajkowski. Vanngo is celebrated for his playful use of colors and for following a fluid approach to glamor. In addition, his YouTube channel is growing and launches videos of stunning looks weekly.
Etienne Ortega
Etienne Ortega, the darling of the Kardashian family, is a Mexican makeup artist known for his Hollywood glamor. After studying at the Paul Mitchell Academy of Beauty, Ortega landed a position at an exclusive Beverly Hills salon, which helped him to quickly make his name among top-tier customers. Paris Hilton, Lana Del Ray and Kris Jenner are just a few of the well-known names that appear on his Instagram. The makeup artist and hairdresser dominates both the bold glamor of red carpets and the freshest beach looks.
