Famous makeup artists and their cosmetic innovations inspire both their clients and women everywhere to try new looks. Keep reading to learn about eight of the most influential professional makeup artists that are working today. You have probably already seen and been inspired by their artistry without even realizing it.





Mario Dedivanovic
Dedivanovic has the distinction of being the Kim Kardashian makeup artist of choice. His decade-long career creating incredible makeup results on a variety of women has also been particularly inspiring since he focuses heavily on perfecting traditional makeup skills.



Pat McGrath
Pat McGrath is perhaps the world's most-respected makeup artist and one who has helped launch the careers of other skilled innovators. She has worked with Armani, Prada, Miu Miu and Dolce by creating new makeup lines and designs that are respected all around the world.



Lisa Eldridge
Lisa Eldridge's work has appeared in Glamour, Allure, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and other high-quality fashion magazines. Some of her biggest clients include Kate Winslet and Emma Watson. Her makeup tip appearances on "The Today Show" have exposed her to nearly 10 million viewers.



Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury was trained at the Glauca Rossi School of Makeup and learned her skills under makeup legend Mary Greenwell. Beyond her work with magazines like Vanity Fair, she has collaborated with brands like Zadig & Voltaire and Donna Karan. During her career, she has earned a variety of awards for her work, including the 2014 Walpole Award for Emerging Luxury British Brand.



Sir John B
Sir John B's career grew while under the accomplished tutelage of Pat McGrath (who also appears on this list of famous makeup artists). Since then, he has created a versatile resume working on world tours as a makeup artist and is Beyonce's preferred makeup artist. Clients praise his deep understanding of traditional and cutting-edge makeup designs.



Sam Fine
Sam Fine has worked with some of the biggest African-American celebrities in the world today, including Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell. His greatest success was being the first African-American spokesperson for Revlon, a breakthrough for race relations. With a salary of $3,500 per day, he is one of the most in-demand famous makeup artists.



Charlie Green
Charlie Green is well-known for her quirky and unique makeup designs. Her free-spirited style has made her popular with celebrities like Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Paris Hilton and Alicia Keys. Her designs may make you scratch your head sometimes, but she definitely knows what she is doing.



Jaclyn Hill
Jaclyn Hill's success can be attributed to her more than 4 million YouTube subscribers. On her channel, she posts videos containing real-world makeup tips that are informative and enlightening. As a result, she may be one of the most famous makeup artists today. Currently, she is partnering with Becca Cosmetics and Morphe Cosmetics to create some new and exciting makeup lines.