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12 Totally Captivating Make-Up Artists You Need To Follow On Instagram

Ridiculously talented make-up artists for you to stalk ASAP

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One for all the beauty obsessives out there - we've gathered the 12 hottest make-up artists you need to follow on Instagram ASAP. From Pat McGrath's ethereal backstage beauty, to hyped make-up artist of the moment Hung Vanngo's A-list eyeshadow, these are Instagram make-up artists to stalk right now...

1

@terrybarberonbeauty

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Follow for... Legendary make-up artist Terry Barber's unexpected make-up looks inspired by seemingly mundane everyday objects. From orange peel to bin bags, we're always keen to see what avant garde make-up look Terry will do next.

2

@sirjohnofficial

Follow for... First hand insight into the world of Beyoncé's go-to make-up artist Sir John. Between Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss and Gabrielle Union, Sir John's made up more celebs than T Swift's dated.

3

@katiejanehughes

Follow for... Expert eye make-up and the perfect way to fill in sparse brows without them looking 'Instagrammy'. NY-based make-up artist Katie Jane Hughes will have you rocking a different coloured eyeliner every day of the week.

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4

@ponysmakeup

Follow for... South Korean make-up artist Pony's peach and pink Kawaii style feed and adventures on set.

5

@priscillaono

Follow for... Fenty beauty sneak peeks and next level highlighter looks from Rihanna's fave make-up artist Priscilla Ono.

6

@patrickta

Follow for... Red carpet-ready make-up looks on everyone from Chrissy Teigen and Gigi, to Em Rata and Hailey Baldwin courtesy of the man behind the perfect sunset eyeshadow look, Patrick Ta.

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7

@violette_fr

Follow for... Estée Lauder's Global Beauty Director Violette's French chic approach to New York beauty and how to nail cool girl make-up.

8

@patmcgrathreal

Follow for...the queen of backstage make-up at fashion week, Pat McGrath's latest runway looks, vintage lip inspo pics and launches from her Pat McGrath Labs make-up line.

9

@hungvanngo

Follow for... a behind-the-scenes peak at the most hyped make-up artist of the moment, Hung Vanngo and his ever-increasing crew of A-list clients. Think everyone from Cindy Crawford to Olivia Culpo and the perfect copper eye on Em Rata.

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10

@thevalgarland

Follow for... first hand action direct from the make-up stations backstage at fashion week. Think Roland Mouret, Anya Hindmarch, Balmain, Vivienne Westwood...the list goes on. Like they say, 'If there's a show Val didn't do, did it even happen?'

11

@beasweetbeauty

Follow for...the most Pinterest-worthy make-up ever created by make-up artist Bea Sweet. Whether she's creating glitter jelly drops or Picasso-esque minimal line drawings, Bea's playful and creative make-up looks always get a double tap from us.

12

@isamayaffrench

Follow for... off-piste, unconventional and totally inventive make-up from self-trained model and artist Isamaya Ffrench. Whether she's sticking LED lights to models' eyebrows at fashion week, or transforming herself into outlandish alter egos, when it comes to Isamaya's make-up, she's most definitely outside of the box.

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