At some point, routine will settle everywhere. Also with regard to make-up you get used to the same routine: concealer under the eyes, eyeshadow on the lids, a little color on the lips. A timely program that we do day after day.
Dare to try something new in between brings variety to your beauty routine. Because there are so many makeup options! You can get the inspiration you need directly from the pros on Instagram.
Mona Leanne
For four years she was the assistant of the legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath (51). Today, Mona Leanne is a big name herself. She became self-employed and has already worked with musicians such as Anne-Marie (30). Leanne has also worked for fashion designer Vivienne Westwood (80). The British make-up artist discovered her passion for make-up at an early age: as a child she spent entire weekends trying out new looks on herself.
Pat McGrath
Anyone dealing with beauty on social media will eventually meet Pat McGrath. She is, shall we say, the mother of all Instagram makeup artists and cannot be left out of this list. Despite her celebrity, she often endorses small makeup artists and shares their posts.
When it comes to his creations, “more is more”. So if you’re into avant-garde runway looks and lots of glitter, images of the British makeup artist legend shouldn’t be missing from your feed. McGrath now has her own beauty label and magazines like Vogue have described her as one of the most influential makeup artists in the world. In 2019 she even included “The Times” in the list of the 100 most influential people.
Ammy Dramme
Ammy Drammeh is definitely something to watch. Only recently she was allowed to do the makeup of actress Thandiwe Newton (48) for the cover of the British edition of ‘Vogue’. Drammeh works regularly with big brands like Mulberry or Gucci.
The daughter of Gambian immigrants grew up in Barcelona. At twenty, the make-up artist moved to London, where she began working on photo shoots. She takes inspiration for her looks from this cultural mix, among other things: Spanish folk art and her West African roots. But music and pop culture also play an important role in Drammeh when it comes to coming up with ideas.
Marcello Gutiérrez
Colombian-born Marcelo Gutierrez (27) made his debut in makeup with imaginative beauty looks for New York nights out. Gutierrez is actually a painter, performance artist, filmmaker and make-up artist.
As a makeup artist, you usually gain experience first by assisting. But Gutierrez didn’t go the usual route. He has worked directly with big names, to name just two: photographers Petra Collins (28) and Renell Medrano (29). In collaboration with the latter, the campaign for Calvin Klein was also created with rapper Nas (47) and model Ashley Graham (33).
Cecile Paravina
French makeup artist Cécile Paravina’s original plan was to become a stylist. But because life unfolds so often, that plan has changed. A hobby has become more and more serious. And today Paravina makes the beauty industry insecure instead of fashion. She has already created exciting looks for big names like Amina Muaddi and Fenty. She recently transformed model Bella Hadid (24) into a gorgeous mermaid for a Jean Paul Gaultier campaign.
Na Vo
She always manages to create the perfect glow: Nam Vo (25) definitely deserves the title of highlighter queen. If you want to give your beauty routine more sparkle, you should definitely follow the US beauty influencer.
Violet
Perfectly made-up red lips can be found on the Instagram page of French makeup artist Violette (37). With her creative looks, the make-up goddess proves again and again that she loves shimmering colours. Violette works more with models on masterpieces for editorials in magazines like “Vogue” or “Elle” than testing her skills on celebrities.
Patrick Ta
Stars like Gigi Hadid (26) or Shay Mitchell (34) confide in him: Patrick Ta (29) is a pro when it comes to creating the perfect tan look. And with him at the end it always looks so good, like you just got home from vacation.
Hung Vango
The list of her clients is long: Hung Vanngo (35) has made up J.Lo (52), Selena Gomez (29) and Karlie Kloss (29). He takes even the simplest makeup to a whole new level. Especially his smokey eyes are unique every time! Warning, her Instagram profile is addictive.
Charlotte Tilbury
The British makeup artist is not only known for her world-famous beauty brand but also for her strikingly dazzling looks that are reminiscent of Hollywood glamour. Once you scroll through Charlotte Tilbury’s (48) arsenal of Instagram photos, her stunning makeup looks will never let you go.
Ariel Tejada
Her makeup brush has touched the faces of members of the Kardashian clan several times. Especially Kylie Jenner (24) and Kim Kardashian (40) let themselves be spoiled by Ariel Tejada (26). Together with Kylie, the makeup artist managed to bring back matte lips from the 90s. If you like strong Kardashian-esque beauty looks, hit the «Follow» button here.
