13 Famous Makeup Artists Every Beauty Lover Needs to Follow

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updated Jul 06, 2019

Behind all your favorite beauty looks is a genius makeup artist. Many have become household names as a result of building their own cosmetic brand empires or of constantly getting shout-outs from their celebrity clientele. Others exist more under the radar but are responsible for iconic makeup looks you surely recognize. For a quick review of the most influential makeup artists right now, we've rounded up 13 famous makeup artists every beauty lover needs to follow. These are the makeup artists sending novel beauty looks down fashion week runways, readying our favorite leading ladies for the red carpet, and making their mark on the industry.

McGrath is the reigning queen of fashion week beauty and a downright legend in the industry. Her cosmetic line Pat McGrath Labs, which she launched in 2015, has been a smash hit.

Follow: @patmcgrathreal

You undoubtedly recognize Tilbury's name from her eponymous makeup line. The British Vogue contributing beauty editor is a celebrity favorite.

Follow: @ctilburymakeup

When Westman was just getting her start in fashion, Grace Coddington told her, "I just want to tell you that I haven't seen something like that since I discovered Pat McGrath." Westman is now a household name in her own right in the beauty world with Vogue, W, and Vanity Fair covers featuring her makeup looks and an impressive rolodex of A-list clients.

Follow: @gucciwestman

Barose began his career as an assistant to the late Kevyn Aucoin. Now his clients include Lupita Nyong'o, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

Follow: @dilokritbarose

Have you been wondering who's the mastermind behind Margot Robbie's makeup looks on her I, Tonya press tour? Look no further than Dubroff.

Follow: @patidubroff

Ta has come to define It-girl beauty, creating looks on Gigi Hadid, Olivia Munn, and Emily Ratajkowski.

Follow: @patrickta

Hughes's Instagram boasts a striking collection of every single makeup look you've been wanting to try.

Follow: @katiejanehughes

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Kaliardos has worked with some of the world's most influential women—Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton among them. Last year he released a limited-edition collaboration with MAC.

Follow: @jameskaliardos

Eldridge broke into the industry when she was booked by Elle to work with none other than Cindy Crawford. Now the industry powerhouse is the author of New York Times best seller Face Paint: The Story of Makeup and the creative director of Lancôme Makeup.

Follow: @lisaeldridgemakeup