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    The 18 Coolest Makeup Artists You Need To Follow On Instagram

    #makeup #beauty #awesome

    1. @glorianoto

    Gloria Noto is rad in so many ways--she does makeup for Shailene Woodley, edits The Work Magazine, and curates the beauty blog Set Daze.

    2. @danabomar

    Her lip game is on point--but of course it is, as she co-owns Melt Cosmetics, the company responsible for Rihanna's fierce blue lip.

    Her partner-in-crime Lora Arellano is also amazing and is featured on the Melt Cosmetics account.

    3. @romerojennings

    As the Director of Makeup Artistry for MAC, you better believe this man knows what he's doing.

    4. @lisaeldridgemakeup

    Lisa Eldridge is a well-known UK makeup artist. And while you're at it, follow Lisa Eldridge's YouTube tutorials for great skincare advice.

    5. @patmcgrathreal

    Because who doesn't want their makeup done by P&G Creative Design Director, Pat McGrath?

    6. @lotstar

    Lottie Stannard knows how to create (and document) the pretty things in life.

    7. @beautybeatbymel

    Melisa Jean-Charles works makeup MAGIC on different models and utilizes bright colors to their full potential.

    8. @gucciwestman

    Gucci Westman = makeup art goddess.

    9. @dilokritbarose

    If you've been loving (which you have) Lupita Nyong'o's killer looks, you can thank Nick Barose. He not only documents products and his work, but he has these great posts with toys that give you beauty tips! For example, blend your blush or you'll end up like Pikachu.

    10. @sherivegas_mua

    Sheri Vegas twists the conventional fresh and delicate look.

    11. @tompecheux

    Get the cool, behind-the-scenes Fashion Week shots from Mr. Pecheux, who works his Estee Lauder makeup magic on practically every big runway show.

    12. @rosharofficial

    Roshar has some of the most dramatic looks in the game. Glow-in-the-black-light makeup FTW.

    13. @dsimrock

    The best part about Donald Simrock's Instagram is his dedication to Throwback Thursdays and Flashback Fridays, where he features his work on stars like Marilyn Manson, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, and many more.

    14. @themuaalex

    If you're looking for great before and after shoots, Alex Butler's skills are definitely worth a follow.

    15. @hungvanngo

    Hung Vanngo's profile has a good mix of loud and stripped down looks.

    16. @marishten

    Mari Shten recently did the makeup for the cast of Orange Is The New Black, so you know, she's cool.

    17. @tabbyfa

    Tabby Casto posts her work and other snapshots of her colorful life.

    18. @tal_peleg

    Tal Peleg's AMAZING art shows that eyes really do tell a story--like the Princess And The Pea, or someone's love affair with sushi.