Are you passionate about colorful makeup? Do you know that there are very few people whom you can learn from and become a pro? This field is very competitive, which is probably why you need to acquire the best knowledge. Pouted American lifestyle Online magazine reveals 25 of the best makeup artists in The USA. These are simply the best based on their achievements.
1 Sir John B
When it comes to the world of makeup artists, Sir John Barnett is one of the most reputable names given his achievements. It is fair enough to conclude that there are very few people who can dispute his knowledge, given the top celebrities that he has worked with over the years. He has worked with a popular brand such as L’Oréal Paris not just as a makeup artist but also as an ambassador. Sir John knows how to turn celebrities into stunning personalities.
2 Patrick Ta
Patrick Ta was born in the U.S., but his parents emigrated from Vietnam. His poor background would later steer him to greater heights. Patrick is simply one of the best makeup artists for most celebrities. He has worked with popular names like Olivia Munn, Shay Mitchell, Gigi Hadid, and others. This is one of the highly sought-after makeup artists around the world today. His net worth, which is around $121 million, according to Forbes, can attest to such fact.
3 Nam Vo
Nam Vo is a makeup artist that is based in New York. Initially, she wasn’t a professional makeup artist. However, her videos went viral on social media, thereby making her a celebrity figure. Apart from being popular in the media, Nam has managed to work with some of the most notable celebrity figures like Bobbi Brown, Oribe, Ole Henriksen, Marc Jacobs Beauty, and more. In one of her interviews with Fashionista, she explained that she was never good at any other stuff apart, seeing beauty as very powerful.
4 Mario Dedivanovic
Most people find it very hard to believe that Mario Dedivanovic is an American, given his name. It may shock you to know that this top makeup artist is from the Bronx, New York. There is something that has endeared Mario to lots of fans from various parts of the world over the years. This is the fact that he shares top beauty tips on his Instagram page, which has around 7.5m followers. He is the number one choice for Kim Kardashian and many others.
5 Violette
Violette is a rare gem amongst the other makeup artists on this list. She was born in Paris but based in New York. Instead of working with celebrities, she is always trying to make models look at their stunning best. She is known as the queen of Instagram makeup, and it isn’t difficult to see why. Even on a platform like YouTube, she is also very popular with lots of subscribers who want to get a firsthand experience of expertise.
6 Hrush Achemyan
Hrush Achemyan isn’t just one of the best makeup artists you will find in the U.S. Rather; she is also known as a popular beauty influencer by her fans from various parts of the world. Her Instagram account of over 2 million followers proves this fact. She has worked as a personal stylist for top celebrity personalities like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.
7 Denika Bedrossian
Denika Bedrossian is a professional makeup artist who was born in Los Angeles. According to her, she had an incredible passion for makeup, even while being very young. She would constantly hold the brush while trying to learn how to blend various colors. She is popularly known as Dendoll on the various social media platforms. You can feel to check out some of her impressive works on Instagram.
8 Hung Vanngo
After being born in Vietnam, Hung Vanngo later moved to Canada (Calgary), where he spent his youth as well as early parts of his adulthood days. At the moment, he is a professional makeup artist based in New York City. Over the years, he has worked with some of the most reputable brands like Saks Fifth Avenue, Max Mara, Calvin Klein, CoverGirl, Estée Lauder, L’oréal, Lancôme, and Marc Jacobs.
9 Robin Black
Robin Black is an LA-based makeup artist who has managed to take fashion and beauty to a whole new level that most makeup artists can only dream of. For instance, her creativity is second to none, which is why her website is popularly called “Beauty is Boring.” She is familiar with fashion, top magazines, red carpets, and other popular events.
10 Ariel Tejada
Ariel Tejada is a native of New York. With a follower base of over two million people, you can’t doubt his professionalism and expertise when it comes to makeups that will make people look very appealing. Ever since he got discovered by Kylie Jenner in 2015, his career seems to know no bounds.
11 Vincent Oquendo
There is absolutely no doubt that Vincent Oquendo has made a name for himself in the world of celebrity makeup artists. For instance, he has managed to work with some red carpet clients like Jessica Biel, Diane Kruger, Hailey Bieber, Karlie Kloss, Bella Hadid, Janelle Monae, and more. He is also an ambassador for Maybelline New York. Vincent also is very skilled in making cat eyes.
12 Doniella Davy
Doniella Davy is a California-based makeup artist. When it comes to eyeshadows that are a typical example of creativity, Doniella is simply one of the best, amongst others. The makeup styles that she exposes her fans too are photo-realistic and stunning. She once claimed that her creativity could be traced to have given the opportunity of working in the movie known as “Kicks.” According to her, she had the chance to work with people from various skin colors and types.
13 Pati Dubroff
Pati Dubroff is simply one of the best around as her works are nothing short of creativity at its best. She grew up always playing with the makeup of her mother. According to her, this was an obsession that would later become a career. Pati is a real talent who has managed to work with some notable celebrity names like Zoë Kravitz, Dakota Johnson, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, Cameron Diaz, and Miley Cyrus.
14 Mary Phillips
Do you want to learn a lot about true beauty that will stand the test of time? If that is the case, you need to follow Mary Phillips since she has got a lot to offer in such regards. In one of her interviews, Mary explained that true beauty isn’t just about makeup. She has been working as the personal artist of Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Chrissy Teigen.
15 Keita Moore
Keita Moore is a highly sought-after makeup artist who was born in New York City in 1982. He has worked with some red carpet personalities like Eva Marcille, Dascha Polanco, Fantasia Barrino, NeNe Leakes, and more. He has managed to amass over $100 million as a makeup artist who is quite amazing.
16 Brittany Sully
Her full name is Brittany Sullivan, and she is seen as one of the best makeup artists around. This is an undisputed fact given the top celebrity figures that she has managed to work with over the years. When it comes to the aspect of strong highlights and beachy waves, Brittany’s expertise can hardly be doubted. You can check out her social media accounts, especially Instagram, to get some inspiration on makeup.
17 Jillian Dempsey
Jillian Dempsey is a popular figure in Hollywood, given the roles she has been hired to play in the past. For instance, she was hired to do some work in movies such as “Love Is Like That,” “Stunt Work,” and “The Crew.” She has become popular over the years in helping young celebrities to look stunning for major red carpet events.
18 Sam Fine
Some of Sam Fine’s clients include queen Latifah, Vanessa Williams, and Naomi Campbell. He is a popular figure among some of the best, not only in the U.S. but also in other countries around the world. He understands how to get flawless beauty without excessive makeup. He even sells a book on Amazon entitled “Fine Beauty.” According to him, this is to help everyone look at their best at various events. You need to check it out to get firsthand experience of what celebrities are enjoying.
19 Jeanine Lobell
Jeanine Lobell is based in Los Angeles. She is probably one of the most experienced you will find in this list because of her vast experience in the makeup industry. For instance, she is the brain behind the popular cosmetic brand known as Stila. After growing up in Sweden, she started her makeup career in Los Angeles. She hasn’t looked back since then.
20 Bobbi Brown
Given the achievements of Bobbi Brown in the field of makeup, there is no doubt that she deserves to be mentioned on this list. For instance, this makeup artist has managed to write about eight books that comprehensively discuss beauty and makeup. She is also the founder of the famous Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, which is a household name among notable celebrities around the world.
21 Joanna Simkin
Joanna Simkin is an experienced makeup artist based in New York City. Over the years, she has managed to work with some top celebrities like Amber Rose, Lupita Nyong’ o, Amanda Steele, Margot Bingham, Camila Coelho, Presley Gerber, Aja Naomi King, Issa Rae and more. Most people on social media love her due to the valuable beauty tips she provides.
22 Gucci Westman
Very few understand the field of professional makeup artist like Gucci Westman. A proof of this is that she has been in this field for more than two decades attending to the beauty needs of top celebrity clients. She is the brain behind Westman Atelier, which is a premium cosmetic line in the U.S.
23 James Kaliardos
24 Joyce Bonelli
Joyce Bonelli comes from California, United States. She has built a reputation for herself over the years as one of the best makeup artists. She worked with the Kardashians for over ten years, even though they would later go their separate ways. Joyce is one of the most talented makeup artists around, and her Instagram is proof of such with over one million followers.
25 Mai Quynh
Mai Quynh is a Los Angeles based makeup artist and has been working with celebrities for over 16 years. Her career as a professional makeup artist started through having to assist other top makeup artists like Frank B. Today, Paul Starr, and Stephanie Marais. She is responsible for the stunning red carpet looks of celebrities like Allison Brie, Chloë Grace Moretz, and others.
