10 celebrity make-up artists to follow on Instagram

Magnetic eyes, reflecting cheekbones and fairy complexion, but how do celebs always look so enchanting? Although working with your own image requires a lot of effort and care of yourself, the surprise is that the glow of the faces of Jlo, Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, Rihanna, and many others is not 100% natural. As the result of the study of lights and proportions in correlation with styling, celebrity makeup is a real project, that must be executed by the skilled hands of a professional. Like the fairy godmother for Cinderella or as a good architect for a building to be built, there is always a make-up artist working on the faces of models and zeitgeist embodying beauties to make the best version of the character appear on camera, which must be in line with the mood, the personality and the context in which it happens to be. In the end make-up is almost a science that mixes knowledge of human physiognomy, colors and above all the emotional contact with the soul. This is best known by these 10 celebrity make-up artists, whose profiles are listed in the following lines to help you acquire knowledge on this magic world and steal the tricks of the trade to those who every day makes diamonds shining rough.

Pat McGrath

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IG Handle: @patmcgrathreal

A true make-up legend, born self-taught and raised professional, Path McGrath is recognized on a global scale and has been responsible for the catwalk and red carpet looks of the world of fashion and entertainment. Thanks to the immeasurable value of the experience gained in years of honored service and his personality, his eponymous make-up line is one of the most purchased by professionals in the industry.

Follow for: often plays on Instagram stories the looks he creates on celeb faces like Cardi B and Doja Cat. Be careful to see them within 24 hours!

Sir John

IG Handle: @sirjohn

He is beauty counselor of international brands such as L'Oreal and participated as a judge in the American reality beauty-themed "American Beauty Star", but without beating about the bush: he's Beyoncé's make-up artist of, do we to say more?

Follow for: Look of Queen B in preview, make-up tutorials ad hoc especially for dark skin, wise use of colors and shades and lots of style to the male, because contamination never hurts.

Lisa Eldridge

IG Handle: @lisaeldridgemakeup

The English elegance of Lisa Eldridge is reflected in all the looks she creates on the faces of her models: stars of the show biz or not, the consistency of concept and the right dose applied stand out the natural beauty. The long list of fashion editorials in which she took part makes her one of the most sought after figures in the market, from the Met Gala to the Venice Film Festival.

Follow for: Continuous inspiration and beauty look nostalgic taste but always current graphics but never too aggressive, elegant but always scratchy.

Patrick Ta

IG Handle: @patrickta

Dixie D'Amelio, Camila Cabello, Adriana Lima and Gigi Hadid are loyal customers who appear radiant on the profile by 2.3 million followers of the Vietnamese make-up artist. Brilliant smile and sympathy to sell that of Patrick Ta, who last year co-founded his line beauty, @patricktabeauty to combine creative flair and wishes of his followers in a single world.

Follow for: Instagram Live make-up theme, exclusive content from which to draw a makeup theme shopping list or take inspiration for your own personal red carpet and lots of positivity.

Makeupbymario

IG Handle: @makeupbymario

If the contouring powder has become so famous over the years it is definitely because of him. Kim’s trusted make-up artist and all of Klan Kardashian-Jenner, who specializes in seemingly simple and extremely striking looks, has made the face-sculpting technique par excellence popular again, giving to the world the obsession of the sculpted face and launched a line of his own.

Follow for: Very professional in his masterclasses and always on the crest of the wave in terms of innovation, every look by Mario is a guarantee. The word of Kim K!

Priscilla Ono

IG Handle: @priscillaono

Author of the atomic looks of Savagexfenty worn by Rihanna in recent campaigns, Priscilla Ono plays seriously in the world of make-up. Her make-up on the faces of famous female rap stars, such as Normani and Meghan Thee Stallion respond to an urban and sensual aesthetic, which focuses on maximum glow.

Follow for: iconic look behind the scenes and why not, also style inspo.

Hung Vanngo

IG Handle: @hungvanngo

What do Selena Gomez, Julianne Moore and Jordan Dunn have in common? The Canadian make-up artist grew to bread and art, able to create clean and avant-garde looks, versatile and ideal for editorials and red carpet. On her Youtube channel, full of videos to watch among other things, hosted Selena Gomez and the very first preview of her newborn brand Rare Beauty.

Follow for: daydreaming and sift through all the featured content, sorted for celebrities, to steal some trick of the trade to those who make-up knows it all.

Mary Phillips

IG Handle: @maryphillips

A make-up professional sees himself in the most difficult moments and in the most insidious looks, like a makeup non-makeup on the face of a queen of ageless pop, Jennifer Lopez. Mary Phillips has been her trusted makeup artist for some time. The makeup artist also curated Dua Lipa’s make-up in the new single Demeanour, and her touch is definitely visible!

Follow for: a daily dose of beauty and many looks to recreate quickly or interpret at will!

Nina Park

IG Handle: @ninapark

A delicate and imperceptible touch to Nina Park, the official make-up artist Chanel. "I am not the professional who applies green light eyeshadow to the model’s face," she confessed in an interview with Instyle in August 2020. Her muses, including Zoe Isabella Kravitz, Lily-Rose Deep and Laura Harrier, are in fact natural beauties that need the right hand to stand out even more.

Follow for: the behind the scenes of a young businesswoman who loves her job and shares her personal and professional life on social media, a real source of inspiration!

Michael Anthony

IG Handle: @manthony783

An extra personality like the looks she makes on Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Paris Hilton and Tinashe for the covers of the most important magazines and The Voice USA. Michael Anthony loves glitter, everything that is graphic and above all being innovative and never taken for granted.

Follow for: make-up cues to look like a real diva.